"Recorded in Supraphon's Prague studios in Dejvice in March 1970. jointly created by the bands Blue Effect [Modry Effekt] and Stivín's Jazz Q Praha.
The result of this process is forty minutes of music in which the influence of external environments, the immediate ability of each participant, and the predetermination in regard to traditions which shaped their musical development to-date, are expressed by new beauty which contains both logic as well as free, imaginative inspiration within."

Well...the story below is very interesting, and the music is definitely echo-plexy guitar stuff that is similar to "Inventions For Electric Guitar", but in fairness to Gottsching, so is A.R. & Machines, which started 3-4 years earlier!
So the claim of Manuel stealing all the ideas from M.A.L. seems a bit....unfair. There was experimentation in the air at that time.
Taking this as a record and without the story involved, it's completely a pretty fine, lost Krautrock / Kosmische type thing!...

“One of the key original French underground prog bands born out the 1960's. Maajun were the seminal roots of many other bands, not least their second incarnation as Mahjun.”

“Extract from my French Independent & Underground Obscurities article in Audion 56 (2010): Although on the trendy French pop label Vogue, Maajun were amongst the most underground of French underground bands.
Their debut outing was quite revolutionary: VIVRE LA MORT DU VIEUX MONDE (which means something like "Living the....

Sébastien Rocquefelte: Vocals
Antoine Tharreau: Fender Rhodes & various keyboards
Anthony Lecomte: Electric bass
Louis Godart: Guitar
Fabrice Fosse: Marimba
Daniel Jeand'heur: Drums & percussions
Bruno Ruder: Fender Rhodes and keyboards
Mathilde Borsoni, Solène Gendre & Didier Corbel: Choirs

“The music of LA FIN DES TEMPLES was written by James Mac Gaw in 2004, who was then a member of MAGMA & ONE SHOT. This long track was composed as a homage to the music

“This is a carefully compiled anthology of Ewan MacColl's ballad recordings for the British Topic label. That almost says it all. If you're a fan of traditional Anglo-Scottish ballad singing, MacColl's usually a capella renditions are introspective and very moving. The notes are excellent; the re-mastering is very good. Highly recommended.”

“The classic ballads were conceived on an epic scale and they deal in subjects as large and dramatic as themselves. They are mired in gore or tenderly...

Four startling studio compositions by an extraordinary young French composer. Born in 1980, Pierre Yves-Mac began as an improviser, played in jazz-rock prog bands, studied classically, accompanied dance classes and has composed electronic music for the...

Born in 1980, Pierre Yves-Mace began as an improviser, played in jazz-rock prog bands, studied classically, accompanied dance classes and has composed electronic music for theater, dance and the martial arts. This is a single composition for string...

"This is the second Tzadik release of music by one of the most original and under-appreciated composers of the twentieth century. With his passing in 2004, several of his most passionate musical collaborators have been continuing Maceda’s legacy and...

"Much more than just a meeting of modern progressive jazz heavyweights, MACHINE MASS's Inti witnesses the seamless cohesion of extraordinary creativity fusing with technology. Reformed with renowned modern jazz legend, Dave Liebman, Machine Mass....

This is the 3rd album by Juarez Maciel & Grupo Muda. The instrumentation varies, but basically there is Juarez's piano as well as clarinet, cello, violin, double bass, flutes at his disposal. There's jazz, but mostly there's a lot of other influences...

Mackenzie Theory were an Australian jazz/rock outfit featuring electric guitar and electric viola, bass and drums who existed from 1971-74.
Considering how early this was in the timeline of electric jazz and how far Australia is off the usual trail, this is surprisingly intense and very well done.

““MacKenzie Theory could go from a delicate whisper to a ferocious roar in a heartbeat with blast furnace riffing and mindbending rhythms... There were also moments of great lyrical beauty in the..

“The most obvious reference, Brian Eno's Before and After Science, was a reflection of the zeitgeist but also of the new electronic media. MacLean's work is a reflection of a new form of art that has been maturing since computer music became a popular medium of expression.” - Piero Scaruffi

“7 CDs for less than the price of 3.
Frog, Bug, Guitar, Computer (featuring what it says in the title)
Prime
GPS (Steve MacLean Ensemble's final CD)
Year of the Dragon, (featuring Chris Cutler)...

"A remarkable set of pieces for mediated acoustic piano that operates in the shadowy territory between what is playable and what is programmable; between narrative simplicity and performative complexity; between hopeful intentionality and flawless...

"Steve MacLean has performed with guitars in every conceivable format, from tightly-knit compositions in bands and ensembles to extreme guitar improvisations with heavy processing and computer manipulation. Frog Bug Guitar Computer represents a...

"In this episode, a number of short recordings of household objects and curious instruments become the core thematic material for a range of exquisitely conceived and realised pieces in which the recordings are shaped, stretched, tuned, combined and otherwise manipulated before being folded into a variety of musical structures with additional elements or parts added. Much use is made of rhythms derived from gravity - that is, dropping and bouncing - embedded into microtonal, poly-rhythmic and deeply...

Dave Ballou - trumpet
Herb Robertson - trumpet
Drew Gress - bass
Tom Rainey - drums

“To those familiar with the NYC downtown music scene of the 80s and 90s, trumpeters Herb Robertson and Dave Ballou need no introduction. Having collaborated with the likes of Tim Berne, John Zorn, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Dewey Redman, and countless others, both were at the center of what was one of the most formative eras for experimental and improvised music to date.
In performance.

This is the second album by this sextet (plus many guests) from Rome. Their roots are clearly in classic, progressive rock with folky overtones (think Jethro Tull, early PFM, Gentle Giant, Gryphon), but they mix up a lot of influences and styles here.

"The band's self-produced debut album is a mature musical work that combines a strong Italian folk sensibility, courtesy of Saracino's violin arrangements, with a devotion to 1970s symphonic prog. [This] has the potential to establish MACROSCREAM...

"The 1974 follow up to their startling debut Stillpoint is another progressive rock gem, another chapter in the story of one of Australia's best bands of the seventies. This, their last LP (excepting their legendary 'lost' album Brave New World ...we're still searching...) again featured a striking cover from roadie/artist Drak and was lavishly packaged in a gatefold sleeve and insert (artwork faithfully created for this release).
Musically, Butterfly Farm continues in the same 'psychedelic blues'...

Ken Vandermark (reeds); Christof Kurzmann (electronics); Devin Hoff (bass); Tim Daisy (drums).

"The evolution of Ken Vandermark continues with his new quartet Made To Break, an electric/acoustic ensemble that bridges his musical strengths of...

Christof Kurzmann, electronics / Devin Hoff, bass / Ken Vandermark, reeds / Tim Daisy, drums.

"The released of “Provoke” is the result of a three day series of concerts, by a Ken Vandermark’s new project, during the commemoration, in Lisbon...

Jon Madof - guitar
Yoshie Fruchter - bass
Nate Rappaport - drums

“Mastermind of Zion80, Rashanim, and so much more, guitarist Jon Madof steps out with a dynamic power trio featuring two of his closest collaborators, Yoshie Fruchter and Nate Rappaport. With a heavier sound and a more orchestral production, these lyrical compositions provide a perfect springboard for Madof’s brilliant guitar pyrotechnics. “Netzach,” Jon’s eighth CD for Tzadik, is modern Jewish music at its raging best..

The significance of the name Zion80 is how it relates to Fela Kuti's Africa70 and Egypt80 bands! This is kind of an amazing mash up of Radical Jewish Culture (the music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach) performed in the style of Afrobeat's greatest exponent...

After a very, very long time quiet, ProgQuebec have returned for one last hurrah with this excellent archival release, which was issued in a limited quantity.
Like many of the other bands during Quebec’s golden age of progressive rock, there is a lot of influence from the major UK names and also a lot of influence from Gentle Giant (who, admittedly, were more popular in Quebec than they were in the USA).
This is a fine, totally professionally recorded progressive rock release from 1976, that...

Zeena Parkins - harp
Rhodri Davies - harp
Magda Mayas - piano
Aimée Theriot - cello
Anthea Caddy - cello
Angharad Davies - violin
Christine Abdelnour - alto saxophone
Michael Thieke - clarinet

"I am fascinated by the coordination and elegance of a flock of birds flying, forming beautiful murmurations, constantly changing, seemingly without effort. This communal act provides protection through the sheer number of birds and their changing position; it is an exch

“Music is magic in the way it brings people together. It introduces strangers who then go on to become friends and the impact music can have on people's lives is far-reaching.
This EP is dedicated to the memory of one of our friends 'Andy Goodall' who sadly passed away in 2020.
Andy was a gentle giant, a passionate music lover and supporter of live music.
His generosity has allowed Magenta to carry on making music.
We wondered how best to thank Andy and honour his memory and decided...