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Topic: Travelling from France Posted: October 20 2007 at 19:08 |
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Another one in my series of band threads.
TRAVELLING is a French band with a sound that fits quite well with th Canterbury scene sound with great fuzzed organ and Yves Hasselmann voice which reminds a bit of Wyatt.
Here's their PA bio:
Two members of TRAVELLING had played previously in INTROVERSION, before joining forces in this trio that made one sole album released on the now legendary (and ultra collectible) Futura record label. One can easily detect the Canterbury influence of this KB-led trio reminding you of distant French cousins MOVING GELATINE PLATES, and some allusions to SOFT MACHINE, most notably to the singer's voice that will remind you of Robert Wyatt and his fuzzed-out Ratledge-like organs.
Keyboardist Yves Hasselman will later work with ANGE's Daniel Haas and other collaborations. Here are reviews from Gnosis 2000 - http://gnosis2000.net/reviews/travellinginfo.htm
Here are the reviews from here in PA:
TRAVELLING — Voici La Nuit TombéeReview by Sean Trane (Hugues Chantraine)SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Prog-Folk Specialist The last of the releases on the ultra-rare and now very collectible Futura Red label, this group’s sole album as leader’s Yves Hasselman dominating it from start to end. This does not mean that drummer Gremillot and bassist Goure are inexistent, far from it, as they support him quite aptly. Hasselman has a long history of recording with the greatest singers in La Chanson Française and is still active today. Posted Friday, March 31, 2006, 05:32 EST | Permanent link TRAVELLING — Voici La Nuit TombéeReview by erik neuteboom (erik neuteboom)SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Symphonic Prog Expert I am not really into Canterbury and jazzrock but while listening to this album I got more and more and impressed, especially the keyboardplay is amazing, he is a virtuosic who also plays with emotion! In the title track he manages to let his Hammond organ deliver all the excellent sounds that it hosts, this is at the level of Keith Emerson and also the jazzy piano play is great. The overdubs on piano and organ create a captivating sound, this is supported by a very dynamic rhythm-section. The other four songs (between 3 and 4 minutes) contain a bit melancholic French vocals and lots of interestin work on the piano and (fuzzed) organ. An overwhelming CD that should be checked out by the aficionados of this category! Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 18:33 EST | Permanent link |
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Posted: October 20 2007 at 19:59 | |||||||||||
From http://www.othermusic.com/2001may23update.html :
TRAVELLING "Voici La Nuit Tombee" (Futura / Mellow, Italy) CD $19.99
TRIODE "On N'A Pas Fini D'Avoir Tout Vu" (Futura / Mellow, Italy) CD $19.99 RealAudio: /ramgen/othermusic/Travvoi1.rm RealAudio: /ramgen/othermusic/Travvoi2.rm RealAudio: /ramgen/othermusic/Triode1.rm RealAudio: /ramgen/othermusic/Triode2.rm Futura Records was France's most innovative psych/free jazz/ experimental label during the early 1970's, effectively the spiritual heir to BYG/Actuel. After a flurry of diverse releases, Futura folded in 1973, leaving a highly sought-after catalogue to pass into the ether. Reissues have been slow to emerge, but I'm pleased to report that the Mellow label has seen fit to release two of the more obscure titles on this most obscure label. Both lean toward the Canterbury progressive style, only sporting better chops. Travelling's sole album, released in 1973, can be seen as a French answer to classic Soft Machine. In leader Yves Hasselmann they had an organist the caliber of Mike Ratledge and a vocalist eerily reminiscent of Robert Wyatt. But in a strange way, Hasselmann's jazz instincts sound purer. His compositions, while certainly derivative, remain vibrant, challenging, and inventive, particularly the 19-minute title track. A great one to stump your friends with! The Triode album, recorded in 1971, is entirely instrumental and features Michel Edelin, an incredibly hot flute player who is equally at ease quoting classical repertoire as he is tearing it up Krautrock fashion. It's a genuine pleasure listening to the rest of the band try to keep up with him. And I can almost forgive the excess of their covering 'Come Together'; I'm sure it seemed like a great idea at the time. [JG] "Travelling" |
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Posted: October 21 2007 at 09:54 | |||||||||||
I know there are Travelling fans out there.... |
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Posted: October 21 2007 at 20:35 | |||||||||||
Le Bump....
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avestin
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Posted: January 20 2008 at 01:26 | |||||||||||
A review by John:
TRAVELLING — Voici La Nuit Tombée
Review by sinkadotentree (john davie) Prog Reviewer TRAVELLING were a trio from France who released only one album(1973).The organ and piano dominates their sound that is without question Canterbury flavoured.SOFT MACHINE had to be an influence on these guys as the vocal style and fuzz organ certainly bring them to mind.This band does have it's own sound though and i love it.The side long opening track is one of the best songs that i've heard in a while.What a pleasure to listen to.Pure joy indeed. Voici La Nuit Tombee is an 18 minute ride that i have taken over and over again this past week.It opens with cymbals and bass before the organ quickly joins the fray, and it sounds fantastic.A full sound before a minute that includes piano,fuzz organ,bass and drums.Organ and piano then create a piece of heaven before the vocals come in.The light drums,organ and vocals are other worldly.Did i mention i love this song? Piano joins in.Vocals stop as fuzz organ returns.I could listen to this all day.Vocals are back after 6 minutes.The fuzz organ comes and goes.The piano takes the lead with bass and light drums 8 minutes in.This section is very jazzy.A spacey,experimental,eerie passage arrives before 10 1/2 minutes that changes 2 minutes later as an uptempo organ,light drums and bass melody arrives.Fuzz organ after 14 minutes.A change a minute later as piano again takes the lead.Vocals are back 17 minutes in.Amazing song! Flamenco features more bass,drums and piano.The vocal melodies a minute in are outstanding and a nice touch.Perhaps a nod to Mr.Wyatt.Some fuzz bass after that with organ.Piano starts to take over.This song blends into the next one Passo.The uptempo piano melodies continue but bass and drums help out here.This song then blends into Soleil as piano melodies continue to dominate.Before 2 minutes we get some fuzz organ joining the piano melodies. Tout Compte Fait opens with slower paced piano as the organ provides a nice background.This song blends into the final track Shema.This sounds better than the previous song because bass,light drums and vocal melodies are added. This is another French band that has impressed me to pieces.I had heard about them on the ProgEars site and am so thankful i did.A must have for Jazz and Canterbury fans. Posted Sunday, January 20, 2008, 01:09 EST |
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Posted: March 24 2008 at 19:38 | |||||||||||
Ouch.... watch the bump....
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