Holdsworth is the composer for two tracks on Gazeuse!, Night Illusion and Shadows Of, and both are great showcases for his stunning style. The solo he unleashes about three minutes into the latter is particularly breathtaking. The lion's share of the rest of the material is Moerlen's; as a sometime member of Les Percussions De Strasbourg, his percussive credentials formed the core of the Gong sound in this era. The preponderance of mallet percussion on Gazeuse! makes it essential for fans of Frank Zappa's jazzier ventures, and perhaps even those of Steve Reich's percussive work. Entirely befitting its title, this is a great little album that fizzes with effervescent energy and creativity throughout.
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Personally my fave of this period is Shamal.
ReplyDeleteThis one's been my favorite from this period since it's release, one of those jazz/rock albums from the mid/late 70's that aged amazingly well. Thanks Alan!
ReplyDeleteStart at the beginning with Holdsworth's IOU album, then Road Games, and Metal Fatigue. He didn't like his 1976 album Velvet Darkness because he claimed that Creed Taylor recorded and released the rehearsals. I have a signed copy that he wrote "I Hate This Record" above his signature.
ReplyDeleteNice one, cheers. Shame CTI pulled a Cosmic Jokers on him - bet that would've sounded great fully realised!
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