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Posted: January 30 2013 at 08:00

If you get into Shamal you might have to explore Pierre Moerlen's Gong. Big smile

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 06:48

Try Shamal, it's the most similar of their albums to You. Daevid Allen's album Good Morning is a good one to check out. Mother Gong is Gilli's group; they generally don't sound too much like Gong. Also New York Gong, which features Daevid in post-punk mode.

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 06:46

Since you're already well into the early Allen period Gong, you might like these two releases, both of which dig up rarities out of the vaults. I would recommend them to confirmed fans only, but that sounds like you anyway. It so happens I've also reviewed them, so I'll give you the links to my reviews and you can check out more about the albums from there.

"The History and Mystery of the Planet Gong"

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=868157

"Camembert Eclectique" (not Electrique)

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=755326

These are by no means classic releases, but if you can't get enough of early Gong, these are out there for you to enjoy, and both contain at least a couple of tracks that I consider indispensable. I got my copies long ago, so I apologize in advance if I've led you down a path to an unavailable album. But hey, maybe seeking them out will be fun.

Edited by HolyMoly - January 30 2013 at 06:47

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 03:22

Meant to add, have you heard the Gong album `Zero To Infinity' (can't remember the year, either late 90's or early 00's)? If I recall it's the fifth `Radio Gnome' album, it's superb. Really compliments the 70's albums perfectly, while still sounding quite modern and inventive. Theo Travis on sax/flute is wonderful on the album.

Oh, and of course Steve Hillage's `Green'?! Terrific mix of Gong like mystery and spacerock, many love songs about aliens and nature!

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 02:59

thanks for the reccs, i'll check em out! Here & Now are cool but sound almost too much like Gong, I'll check out some albums from em regardless.

Right now I'm also trying out Tim Blake's Crystal Machine album which is pretty good so far

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 01:34

How about the Daevid Allen side project `Sacred Geometry' with Microcosmic - gorgeous blissful ambient/mediatation music, like the spacier and more reflective moments of Gong - highest possible recommendation! I gave the first album a rave review not long ago.

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Posted: January 30 2013 at 01:16

Acid Motherhood is definitely a good album, from the later period of Gong, with a few members of Acid Mothers on board. It is still Gong but only modern and much heavier, excellent album.
2032 - Actually I haven't listened to it anymore except for a few times when I bought it, but I remember it wasn't bad. Steve Hillage and Mike Howlett are on that one, I'm sure that will get you curious enough.

But first of all I would recommend the Floating Anarchy 1977 live album, featuring the members of the mighty 'Here & Now' which is another band any fan of Gong should definitely check. Their debut album is highly influenced by Gong and shouldn't be overlooked.

I know you were looking for Gong but please check this Here & Now too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EOHEqjzGR8

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Posted: January 29 2013 at 21:00

that song is off Angel's Egg, which is part of the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy which I said I have. I'm looking for specific album reccs

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Posted: January 29 2013 at 20:53

Gong-Prostitute Poem Embarrassed

or do you know it?

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Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength.”

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Posted: January 29 2013 at 20:44

so each time I try some Gong I love it more and more and I decided it is high time i see what else I need to check out to have a full proper understanding of the band.

I have Magick Brother, Camembert Electrique, and the three Radio Gnome Invisible records which I all really love, and Gazeuse!, Expresso II, and Downwind for Pierre Moerlen's Gong which is cool too. Now, I dig Morlen's fusion Gong but it is the Daevid Allen Gong which I really love and I want to know what other records are worth checking out. I know that after Daevid split there was the whole Mother Gong thing which I haven't heard any of and I've also heard something about a collaboration with Acid Mothers Temple? and iirc there is a point when Allen returned to normal Gong? haven't heard any of that either.

also a bit about solo albums, I have Banana Moon by Daevid Allen and Fish Rising and Rainbow Dome Musick by Steve HIlage and I really dig those as well so any reccs for more albums from those two guys or any other Gong members is also welcomed

anyways if some well-versed Gong fans could steer me in the right direction, would be much appreciated. thanks!

Edited by Sumdeus - January 29 2013 at 20:48

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Slartibartfast Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29625	Posted: January 30 2013 at 08:00
	If you get into Shamal you might have to explore Pierre Moerlen's Gong.
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zravkapt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 6446	Posted: January 30 2013 at 06:48
	Try Shamal, it's the most similar of their albums to You. Daevid Allen's album Good Morning is a good one to check out. Mother Gong is Gilli's group; they generally don't sound too much like Gong. Also New York Gong, which features Daevid in post-punk mode.
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HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26133	Posted: January 30 2013 at 06:46
	Since you're already well into the early Allen period Gong, you might like these two releases, both of which dig up rarities out of the vaults. I would recommend them to confirmed fans only, but that sounds like you anyway. It so happens I've also reviewed them, so I'll give you the links to my reviews and you can check out more about the albums from there. "The History and Mystery of the Planet Gong" http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=868157 "Camembert Eclectique" (not Electrique) http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=755326 These are by no means classic releases, but if you can't get enough of early Gong, these are out there for you to enjoy, and both contain at least a couple of tracks that I consider indispensable. I got my copies long ago, so I apologize in advance if I've led you down a path to an unavailable album. But hey, maybe seeking them out will be fun. Edited by HolyMoly - January 30 2013 at 06:47
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2011 Location: Melb, Australia Status: Offline Points: 7951	Posted: January 30 2013 at 03:22
	Meant to add, have you heard the Gong album `Zero To Infinity' (can't remember the year, either late 90's or early 00's)? If I recall it's the fifth `Radio Gnome' album, it's superb. Really compliments the 70's albums perfectly, while still sounding quite modern and inventive. Theo Travis on sax/flute is wonderful on the album. Oh, and of course Steve Hillage's `Green'?! Terrific mix of Gong like mystery and spacerock, many love songs about aliens and nature!

Sumdeus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 23 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 831	Posted: January 30 2013 at 02:59
	thanks for the reccs, i'll check em out! Here & Now are cool but sound almost too much like Gong, I'll check out some albums from em regardless. Right now I'm also trying out Tim Blake's Crystal Machine album which is pretty good so far
	Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys

Aussie-Byrd-Brother Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2011 Location: Melb, Australia Status: Offline Points: 7951	Posted: January 30 2013 at 01:34
	How about the Daevid Allen side project `Sacred Geometry' with Microcosmic - gorgeous blissful ambient/mediatation music, like the spacier and more reflective moments of Gong - highest possible recommendation! I gave the first album a rave review not long ago.

Sagichim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 29 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 6632	Posted: January 30 2013 at 01:16
	Acid Motherhood is definitely a good album, from the later period of Gong, with a few members of Acid Mothers on board. It is still Gong but only modern and much heavier, excellent album. 2032 - Actually I haven't listened to it anymore except for a few times when I bought it, but I remember it wasn't bad. Steve Hillage and Mike Howlett are on that one, I'm sure that will get you curious enough. But first of all I would recommend the Floating Anarchy 1977 live album, featuring the members of the mighty 'Here & Now' which is another band any fan of Gong should definitely check. Their debut album is highly influenced by Gong and shouldn't be overlooked. I know you were looking for Gong but please check this Here & Now too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EOHEqjzGR8

Sumdeus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 23 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 831	Posted: January 29 2013 at 21:00
	that song is off Angel's Egg, which is part of the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy which I said I have. I'm looking for specific album reccs
	Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys

ProgMetaller2112 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 08 2012 Location: Pacoima,CA,USA Status: Offline Points: 3145	Posted: January 29 2013 at 20:53
	Gong-Prostitute Poem or do you know it?
	“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ― George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four "Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart

Sumdeus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 23 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 831	Posted: January 29 2013 at 20:44
	so each time I try some Gong I love it more and more and I decided it is high time i see what else I need to check out to have a full proper understanding of the band. I have Magick Brother, Camembert Electrique, and the three Radio Gnome Invisible records which I all really love, and Gazeuse!, Expresso II, and Downwind for Pierre Moerlen's Gong which is cool too. Now, I dig Morlen's fusion Gong but it is the Daevid Allen Gong which I really love and I want to know what other records are worth checking out. I know that after Daevid split there was the whole Mother Gong thing which I haven't heard any of and I've also heard something about a collaboration with Acid Mothers Temple? and iirc there is a point when Allen returned to normal Gong? haven't heard any of that either. also a bit about solo albums, I have Banana Moon by Daevid Allen and Fish Rising and Rainbow Dome Musick by Steve HIlage and I really dig those as well so any reccs for more albums from those two guys or any other Gong members is also welcomed anyways if some well-versed Gong fans could steer me in the right direction, would be much appreciated. thanks! Edited by Sumdeus - January 29 2013 at 20:48
	Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys