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Originally posted by ProfPanglos ProfPanglos wrote:

Enjoy the show!  If you've never seen them live in concert, you are in for a life-changing positive experience this evening!  The power and intensity of Magma on stage is something to behold.  I've heard Robert Fripp describe a King Crimson live concert as a "hot date."  I've seen Crimson 3 times in concert over the decades... while excellent, of course, if Crimson is a "hot date" then I'm not sure how to describe Magma live.  (At least, not without getting banned.)

I haven't been following anything Magma recently.  Is McGaw and Bussonnet still playing with them?  I love watching those guys as much as (or more than) Vander.  Bussonnet is just a monster on the bass.  I think the last time I saw them play live McGaw wasn't there, but Bussonnet was.

James Mac Gaw sadly died of a brain tumor on March 8th this year. here a link to the announcement:

https://www.loudersound.com/news/magma-pay-tribute-to-former-guitarist-james-mac-gaw


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Originally posted by BaldJean BaldJean wrote:

James Mac Gaw sadly died of a brain tumor on March 8th this year. here a link to the announcement:


Oh no.  I'm so sorry to hear this news.  Truly a unique and top-notch guitarist.  Thanks for letting me know.  Memory Eternal.

I now have to watch this with renewed respect and sadness - one of my favorite live performances on all of YT:
DIGNITAS - FIRMITAS - GRAVITAS - COMITAS - LIBERTAS
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Is there a good place to start with Magma? I listened to one of their tracks via YouTube earlier today and it was quite impressive. Definitely want to hear more! 
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Depends on your tastes. Do you remember what you heard (in your browser history?)?

I'd like to suggest this to start from Retrospektïw I-II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH9qRJWLi18

Maybe try Live (Hhai).

I love the debut, and you might start there and work your way up.
Just a fanboy passin' through.
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I'd recommend the album Udu Wudu.  Here's a good track from it...
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll just start with the first album. Smile
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I'm currently listening to the latest album Kãrtëhl for the first time, sounds good to me. What do you think of it?

Edit: the demo of Dëhndë  is incredible! Could've been a track by Can.


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I like hitler documentaries. I better stop listening to Yes
All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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