^ I remember a former associate of mine who once frequented the 70s free festival circuit in the UK, claiming how there'd usually be the Third Ear Band for impossible stones and Donovan for lengthy sleeps. Apparently they'd both play standard sets of 2-3 hours.
I still love Music from MacBeth (arguably the very first proper 'chamber-rock' album), and Elements has some truly captivating improvisations to show for. They were an intriguing ensemble for sure.
Wonder how a current festival audience would've reacted to 3 1/2 hours of oboe/handdrum/cello ragas over the speakers.
"Improvisation is not an excuse for musical laziness" - Fred Frith
"[...] things that we never dreamed of doing in Crimson or in any band that I've been in," - Tony Levin speaking of SGM
Thanks for posting/sharing this.I dig.I had heard of this band but hadn't checked out their music,till now.
This is PE at its best,hipping me to good music heretofore unknown/unheard by me.
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
^ Walt, you'd want to start with MacBeth; all through-composed, electroacoustic nightmareish soundscapes perfectly enhancing Polanski's film - where the director came off of his Tate/Manson trauma. Incendiary! And somewhat proto-Zoyd/Zero.
"Improvisation is not an excuse for musical laziness" - Fred Frith
"[...] things that we never dreamed of doing in Crimson or in any band that I've been in," - Tony Levin speaking of SGM
I agree.Ordered from Uncle Steve/Wayside.Originally Posted by Scrotum Scissor
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
I like the "lost" album, The Magus. Came out on Angel Air quite? a while back
"Always ready with the ray of sunshine"
Stoner stuff back in the daze (what wasn't?). I tend to reach for Alchemy.
Hell, they ain't even old-timey ! - Homer Stokes
Wasn't this footage released legitimately some 10 years ago .?
ended as my fave, really
my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicts to complete nutcases.
I reach for 'Alchemy' too.
I reach for MacBeth followed by Air Fire Earth Water.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
No, the Beat Club footage was what was released.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
Elements first, then Macbeth for me. Also worth mentioning is their late 80's incarnation (for the purpose of an italian tour) that offered the very good Magic Music album.
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