Drummer and bandleader Bringolf put together the 10 piece Strave outfit that resembles a big band version of Magma. Trombone, trumpet, sax, violin, vibraphone, bass, and flute represent the instruments utilized along with wordless voice. No keyboards or guitar, which is unusual for a group with any kind of rock context such as this (even though the scales are clearly tipped towards a jazz sound). A unique band in the Zeuhl world.
Ownership: CD: 2011 Soleil Zeuhl. Jewel case. Booklet with historical notes and photos.
Former ownership: LP: 1980 Omega Studio. 2xLP.
1994 (first listen); 1996; 7/8/11 (review / new entry)
By mere coincidence, I was revisiting this LP yesterday. The arrangements are so ritch that reming me in texture, apart from the obvious MAGMA comparisons, also the second ART ZOYD album. "Vision" (1981) is also a great sequel to this; both they could meke a great two-in-one set like the VORTEX edition.
ReplyDelete...but I guess I'm daydreaming...
I agree Sypros, that Vision may even be better. Soleil Zeuhl did announce their intention to reissue it, so I'm guessing we'll see it in 2012. Perhaps thy could couple if with their live album, which wasn't quite up to par - and would make a good extra disc. Good observation on the Art Zoyd comparison. That's my favorite AZ too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments as always!