GONG Camembert Electrique NM FRENCH ORIGINAL BYG LP PSYCH PROG JAZZ Soft Machine
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GONG - "CAMEMBERT ELECTRIQUE" LP
ULTRA RARE 1971 1st French Stereo pressing on the 'Black SACEM" BYG LABEL (Actuel 53/BYG 529 353) 1st Pressing Matrix Numbers BYG 529353A & BYG 529353B
The 1st pressing cover is a laminated (inside and out) gatefold cover and the 1st pressing inner sleeve is made of transparent polythene with a 'rounded' edge at the base and a straight edge at the top. This is the very earliest possible 1971 1st pressing of this LP and it is all in fabulous condition: record and sleeve are NEAR MINT.
From allmusic.com: This is a classic, the epitome of the band's early Daevid Allen phase with Ph.P.'s (pothead pixies) in full, blazing glory. In its infancy, Gong was a unique prog rock band that branched out in all directions at once while most other prog bands chose simply one path or another. Camembert Electrique is a testament to that. The band's eclectic "electric cheese" rock is a mixture of psychedelic rock, spacy atmospherics and lyrics, and doses of jazz often presented with a pop sensibility, yet always intense. From the first cut on Camembert, you are transported to planet Gong via the voice of a "radio gnome" who drops in intermittently to remind you you're not in Kansas anymore. Daevid Allen leads the band through several compositions musically (not lyrically) reminiscent of, and possibly influenced by, early King Crimson -- a hard, raw-edged sound propelled by a strong guitar-sax-percussion combo. Drummer Pip Pyle played on only a few Gong sessions; he is a major figure here, as is saxophonist Didier Malherbe. Both are up front on the wailing progressive rocker "You Can't Kill Me," which also features guitarist Allen in top form. Allen's declarative "I've Bin Stone Before," the first part of an inventive three-song medley, is of particular interest; introductory church organ and avant-garde sax make this another unique Gong experience. But the real gem on Camembert is "Tropical Fish: Selene." This jazzy composition is the most involving and intricate piece on the recording. The band moves tightly through several progressive movements and Gilli Smyth scores with her trademark "space whispering." Camembert Electrique remains undated after over 40 years and hovers "strong and steamin'" over most of the Gong catalog.
Tracks: 1. "Radio Gnome" 2. "You Can't Kill Me" 3. "I've Bin Stone Before" 4. "Mister Long Shanks""O Mother" "I Am Your Fantasy" 5. "Dynamite/I am Your Animal" 6. "Wet Cheese Delirium" 7. "Squeezing Sponges Over Policemens Heads" 8. "Fohat Digs Holes in Space" 9. "Tried So Hard" 10. "Tropical Fish: Selene" 11. "Gnome the Second"
Musicians: Daevid Allen ("Bert Camembert") Gilli Smyth ("Shakti Yoni") Didier Malherbe ("Bloomdido Bad De Grass") Christian Tritsch ("Submarine Captain") Pip Pyle
Recorded in 1971 at Château d'Hérouville near Paris. Produced by Pierre Lattes and engineered by Gilles Salle. Jean Karakos ("BYG Jean Kastro Kornflakes") was Executive Producer.
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