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This was a really nice thing said in the Hoffman forum, in response to someone asking if he should get the set:
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Someone turned me on to them in the early '90's, which in retrospect was a pretty seminal moment in the formation of my music tastes. I was in my early 20's, so I missed the first phase of their activity as it was taking place in the 1970's. A guy I worked with let me borrow Open City, which is a retrospective of non-album tracks that knocked my socks off. I'd recommend listening to that or Manna/Mirage before you spring for the boxset. I'm all in, though, because I think they're one of the purest homegrown American musical acts, untainted by trends or market forces. Just guys living together in a house for a long stretch of time, practicing for hours every day, and playing parties in their backyard, without any real concern about going for the brass ring. I like their second period too (2000 to 2015-ish), after they'd taken a couple decades to have careers and raise families. I love them.
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.
I received the box , it is fantastic !!!
I listen cd 1 ...
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.
Great video from Ian!
Box looks fab
If you're actually reading this then chances are you already have my last album but if NOT and you're curious:
https://battema.bandcamp.com/
Also, Ephemeral Sun: it's a thing and we like making things that might be your thing: https://ephemeralsun.bandcamp.com
"I'm so excited it's real and it's here!" Yeah, well It's all a rumor until I see one.
Seriously, great job Steve. Looks very well done.
Excellent video, I'm giddy
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I have sent copies to the musicians and to the ‘team’ that put this together with me. That’s all that has gone out from *me*.
Copies won’t go out to regular buyers for 15 ish days.
I don’t know Claude02 and have no idea how he got it.
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.
Real Name: MENNESSON
Location: France
Maybe a friend of the band or a cast & crew member?
I am french man and i see the box on ebay to a english seller and quickly i buy it (100GPB out shipping and taxes), i am surprised because the seller have other box to sell !!!
^ Ian, how could you?!
Nice video. The boxed set looks great!
I'd only hate him if I knew he wasn't a fan, but he seems to be.
Here's a nice interview with him where he gets into the Muffins and Soft Machine a little over halfway in.
https://proglodytes.com/2022/03/29/i...h-ian-beabout/
Edit: Hey, wait a minute. Maybe this was his fault!
Let's get him!! I'll grab a torch and a pitchfork! !1!ELEVENTY!1! AAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH
On second thought, maybe I should have skipped that last cup of coffee.
Anyway, I did it.
Last edited by Dave (in MA); 10-06-2022 at 04:55 PM.
^^^^^^
If you are interested in hearing some of the very great work that Ian did on this set, you can now hear a bunch of things from it
You can also now buy individual discs digitally, if you like one period over another….
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.
Jesús Cristo that's a lot of typing Steve. Hope you had help.
This looks to have been a massive job, accomplished with incredibly wonderful results. Kudos.Graphics, layout, and booklet design by Eric Kearns at PhinBot Graphics.
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.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
“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.
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