Pierre Moerlen's Gong - Downwind (1979) {1992, Reissue}
Pierre Moerlen's Gong - Downwind (1979) {1992, Reissue}
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 244 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 109 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:09 | RAR 5% Recovery
Art Rock / Progressive Rock / Jazz Rock / Fusion / Canterbury Scene
Arista / BMG #251 138 | Germany
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 244 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 109 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:09 | RAR 5% Recovery
Art Rock / Progressive Rock / Jazz Rock / Fusion / Canterbury Scene
Arista / BMG #251 138 | Germany
The impressive Downwind is the first release from the band under its new moniker, Pierre Moerlen's Gong, as Moerlen assumes creative control and dominance. The release marks a return to vocals/lyrics, which proves only partially successful. Moerlen's voice is a hit on the opener, the rocking "Aeroplane," and the collective vocals on the fast-paced, percussive "Jin-Go-Lo-Ba" (popularized by Santana) are right on target. His singing is weak, though, on "What You Know" and detracts from the song's quality. Mick Taylor makes his only appearance here with an exceptional guitar solo. Downwind is also a return to compositions dominated by rock structures and styles, the jazz element minimal this time around. The instrumental cuts are sublime: "Emotions" and "Xtasea" are relaxing; "Crosscurrents" and "Downwind" are energetic and exciting. The title cut is easily the highlight of the album, featuring guest appearances by Steve Winwood (Moog, synth) and guitarist Mike Oldfield. At almost 13 minutes, this thrilling composition resembles the early work of Oldfield, particularly strains of "Tubular Bells, Pt. 1," and specifically the section used for the film The Exorcist. On "Downwind," Moerlen's percussives are ablaze, recalling his "Percolations" performance from Gazeuse. Bassist Hansford Rowe is prominent, and saxophonist Didier Malherbe, a longtime Gong staple, makes his only appearance on the album.~ David Ross Smith, All Music
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Track List:
01. Aeroplane [2:43]
02. Crosscurrents [6:14]
03. Downwind [12:35]
04. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba [3:28]
05. What You Know [3:45]
06. Emotions [4:47]
07. Xtasea [6:41]
Personnel:
Pierre Moerlen - drums, vibraphone, marimba, timpani, keyboards, vocals
Hansford Rowe - bass
Ross Record - guitar, vocals
Benoît Moerlen - vibraphone and laughter
François Causse - percussion
With
Didier Lockwood - violin (2,6,7)
Didier Malherbe - saxophone (3)
Mike Oldfield - guitar, solina strings, bass, Irish drum (3)
Steve Winwood - Hohner clavinet, Moog, Tom solo (3)
Terry Oldfield - flute (3)
Mick Taylor - guitar (5)
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Pierre Moerlen's Gong / Downwind
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EAC extraction logfile from 24. December 2007, 17:21
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