Magma USA Tour 2016
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Topic: Magma USA Tour 2016
Posted By: hieronymous
Subject: Magma USA Tour 2016
Date Posted: January 08 2016 at 18:15
Magma are touring the United States again soon!  They have been updating with new shows on their Facebook page - probably the best place to check for most recent info: http://www.facebook.com/MAGMA-123777837633298/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/MAGMA-123777837633298/?fref=ts Opening act looks interesting too - cellist Helen Money, not sure if she will have other players - https://helenmoney.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - https://helenmoney.bandcamp.com I already have my San Francisco tickets - they sold out Slim's last year, this time they're at the Great American Music Hall.
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 08 2016 at 18:49
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I hope they buck the opening guest for any east coast shows. :p I also hope there are east coast shows. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: January 08 2016 at 20:46
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Unlikely to hit Colorado, but I'd go! ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: January 12 2016 at 19:15
You know damned good and well they will not choose an opener lightly. I'm pretty excited to see who they chose. Just be glad they are making another trip. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Man With Hat wrote:Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 04:30
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Alright! I will be at the San Diego and Seattle shows. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow"> https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: January 16 2016 at 13:19
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Hi, For anyone that has not seen a "historic" band in the history of our loved music, this is one worth seeing, as it is, for the most part, a once in a lifetime chance, specially in America. I'm just astounded that they stopped in Portland once, and this time again ... downright ... WOW ... you will never really see anything so different, and so well done ... that will just leave you ... This is a MUST SEE ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 16 2016 at 18:38
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Stella is must see... God what a woman. And she could have been mine.. the one time in my life I fumbled with a women. It was like a scene out of a movie.. we met over the dessert table.. our eyes met.. she smiled.. I smiled. She felt the MickHeat.. I felt the Stellaheat.. that is where the plot from the movie diverged... in the movie we go off the bathroom and have sex and she leaves her husband for me. In real life I turned red as a beat, and looked over and saw Raff sitting at the table stuffing her face and I remembered.. sh*t... I'm married. That wasn't part of the movie script... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: January 16 2016 at 20:12
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Will see them at the RIO Festival for their bi-annual appearance. Should be fun. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: January 18 2016 at 11:14
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Hope I can manage to see them this year. ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Gully Foyle
Date Posted: January 28 2016 at 13:23
| argh - does not look like a Boston show, based on what has been announced...argh! |
Posted By: bucka001
Date Posted: January 28 2016 at 15:43
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Saw them a half year ago in Chicago. Possibly the best concert I've ever been to (certainly one of them). Looking forward to seeing them again in March. ------------- jc |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: January 29 2016 at 12:18
They're supposed to announce the complete tour today - I hope they come through for you! (I lived for many years near Boston)
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: January 29 2016 at 12:42
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They're not coming to Boston this time. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: February 02 2016 at 01:37
I remember seeing bits of their live show in the Romantic Warriors II documentary and was quite amazed, even not knowing the songs. I have only MDK and Köhntarkösz. If I buy a few more should I focus on the more recent releases, or something older? Exciting! Don't go to many shows these days, but this seems to be a can't miss. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: February 07 2016 at 04:55
| After a marvelous show last year at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, it's Downtown at the old Regent Theatre. Tickets secured. See you there. |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: February 09 2016 at 20:16
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Here's a nice page with a well-written overview of Magma (something you can show your friends!), current tour dates, and links at the bottom to Seventh Records, etc. http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/French-Music-Legends-Magma-to-Tour-North-America-Spring-2016-20160209" rel="nofollow - http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/French-Music-Legends-Magma-to-Tour-North-America-Spring-2016-20160209 |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: February 18 2016 at 15:29
 Too cool not to share! I am so ready!!!
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: February 18 2016 at 20:43
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Love it! ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: February 25 2016 at 14:56
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I missed them in Seattle last year, and regarded it as missing a once in a lifetime opportunity. Glad to see that opportunity knocking again. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: February 25 2016 at 22:52
I soooooo bought tickets already. Sooooo loooooking fooooorward toooo it. Woooooo hoooo! |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: February 26 2016 at 15:33
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Hi, Have not yet bought tickets ... but I am planning on being there for the show here in Portland. ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: February 26 2016 at 20:43
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So how are you people going in to these shows? Do you like to know what they will be playing beforehand? I prefer to know the songs somewhat, but I also like to be surprised. When I saw them in San Francisco last year ( http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=102008" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=102008) they had pretty much just put out Šlağ Tanz, and played it. Glad that I had been listening to it - I think it would be a lot to take in as a new piece of music. When my friend invites me to go to the symphony, you always know what piece they are going to perform. I grew up listening to classical music somewhat - both my parents were into it and they would take me to the symphony - I saw the Boston Pops as a kid in the '70s, not sure if Arthur Fiedler was conducting, but pretty sure they played the Star Wars theme! Now a former co-worker invites me to the San Francisco Symphony when he has spare tickets - I've seen some really nice stuff, for example, the Enigma Variations by Elgar - never listened to it before, so I felt I had to listen and even study a bit before attending the concert. Magma strikes me as a group in this mold. I guess it is kind of a question of, "How do you listen to music?" Magma seems to be a good band to be serious about listening to! |
Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: February 28 2016 at 05:45
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It wouldn't surprise me if the MAGMA set is very close to what they did last year. This almost always includes their two most well known early works. But who can say for sure at this junction? In Los Angeles, one week after the Downtown show, FAUST blows into town. And that, the night before DAVID GILMOUR does his 3 nights, 2 at the Hollywood Bowl and 1 at the Forum. The Guides of March are here
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Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: February 28 2016 at 17:25
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Theusz Hamtaahk is on the setlist for this tour. ------------- 
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Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: February 29 2016 at 08:10
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^ ^ ^ Thank you for the information. That will be quite something to hear and see.
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Posted By: uduwudu
Date Posted: March 03 2016 at 04:47
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Looking forward to hearing all about the concerts. Hopefully a recording or so might emerge... |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: March 17 2016 at 20:02
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San Francisco tomorrow night! http://www.slimspresents.com/event/magma-gamh-whelen-money/?utm_campaign=fbad&utm_medium=social&utm_source=magma" rel="nofollow - http://www.slimspresents.com/event/magma-gamh-whelen-money/?utm_campaign=fbad&utm_medium=social&utm_source=magma |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 00:54
Thanks for the heads-up - listened to the version from this album to get ready:  Although I wouldn't recommend this period to someone unfamiliar with Magma, it was definitely an enjoyable listen. Very synth heavy, with several classic Magma members - Klaus Blasquiz & Bernard Paganotti being the standouts for me. Anyway, looking forward to hearing Philippe Bussonnet perform it!
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Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 01:53
You're welcome! Would you be too kind to film the marching death metal section right before Stella's solo? I'm really really excited to see this new lineup doing that live. -------------
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 12:00
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They are coming to Atlanta on the 29th and it's $3.99 to get in. Unfortunately it's on a weeknight and the doors don't open until 9 and there are two opening acts and limited seating. I put in an RSVP but I don't know if I'll be able to do it. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 23:34
Gah. I have recently moved to Florida, and I would absolutely go to Atlanta to see Magma, was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Sadly that's a bit soon and my $ is tight to make a trip like that
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Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: March 18 2016 at 23:57
| San Francisco show is about to start! The bass guitar is being tuned as I type! |
Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 03:43
| Los Angeles show at The Regent was outstanding! Seats in the front row, with dear wife and old friends was like having them perform in our oversized front room. A very appreciative audience brought satisfaction to the ensemble and an added encore to trio selection set. A magickal evening and Three's A Charm performance for this cat who played them on the air in 1974. Hope you caught or will catch these amazing performers. |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 11:16
| Saw my first Magma show ever last night in San Francisco. All I can say is that I saw god. |
Posted By: propinquity
Date Posted: March 19 2016 at 22:38
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Magma was magnificent (as always) in San Francisco last evening. I wonder how many in attendance were professional musicians. Hedersleben, and quite a few other Prog musicians we know from the Bay Area were there. https://www.instagram.com/p/BDH9Ly6J7Sj/?fb_action_ids=10209009767469887&fb_action_types=instapp%3Atake&fb_ref=ogexp&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5b1166806969998067%5d&action_type_map=%5binstapp%3Atake%5d&action_ref_map=%5bogexp%5d" rel="nofollow - https://www.instagram.com/p/BDH9Ly6J7Sj/?fb_action_ids=10209009767469887&fb_action_types=instapp%3Atake&fb_ref=ogexp&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[1166806969998067]&action_type_map=[%22instapp%3Atake%22]&action_ref_map=[%22ogexp%22] |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 14:11
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Buddy of mine was not able to make his flight so I have an extra ticket for tonight in Seattle. Not sure if it is a sellout, but I will give special PA member discount ( $20) ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow"> https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 14:22
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^ i wish i could drive up and see them again! Vander is an impressive playing machine for 68 years. didn't realize he has such accomplished vocal skills. i dragged a friend who had never even heard them before and he loved them. i would imagine the venue was filled with prog musicians. also vander's long time friend laurent goldstein is making a documentary about the music of magma called TO LIFE, DEATH, AND BEYOND. so DO check out this website that tells all about it. my other friend who did know them and i were lucky enough to be interviewed telling about how we discovered the band and why we like them so much. way cool stuff! http://www.themusicofmagma.com/" rel="nofollow - The Music Of Magma | To Life, Death, and Beyond Documentary
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Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: March 20 2016 at 22:40
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So should reviews of shows on this tour go here or each get its own thread in reviews? I'm still going through my admittedly crappy iPhone pics from the SF show. These days, you can find great pics right away on Instagram, etc., so maybe it's not as meaningful to others, though of course mine are to me. I was pretty excited about the show and it did not disappoint. I listened to three different live versions of Theusz Hamtaahk to get ready - here I am with one of them and my MAGMA necktie:
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Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: March 21 2016 at 04:55
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^ ^ ^ very cool!
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Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: March 23 2016 at 13:12
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Bad news - according to the Magma Facebook page, they had to cancel the Cleveland show: Stuck in Denver due to the winter storm. No way we can get to Cleveland today. Concert is unfortunately cancelled. Bloqués à Denver à cause d'une tempête de neige. Impossible de partir pour Cleveland. Concert de ce soir malheureusement annulé. Bummer, but glad they are safe!
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: March 23 2016 at 17:35
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Posted By: Blart
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 00:57
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I'll be at the Toronto show on Saturday with some friends. I'd love to know the setlist before going - could someone please post what it was at previous shows? Thanks! ------------- Bassist with G2R.ca |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 12:45
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Here's what they played in LA and also at the San Francisco GAMH show: http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/magma-23d6a06b.html?song=Theusz+Hamtaahk" rel="nofollow - - Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/magma-23d6a06b.html?song=Koba%C3%AFa" rel="nofollow - - Zombies Got it from this website, though not many people are posting setlists: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/magma/2016/the-regent-theater-los-angeles-ca-4bf0c706.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/magma/2016/the-regent-theater-los-angeles-ca-4bf0c706.html (I really appreciate that whoever posted the setlist did it with Kobaian diacriticals!)
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Posted By: Blart
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 16:45
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And I in turn appreciate your posting that info here! Thank you! Tom ------------- Bassist with G2R.ca |
Posted By: hieronymous
Date Posted: April 01 2016 at 17:00
No problem - enjoy the show! I loved mine - I focused in on stuff that I was seeing live for the first time (TH, Kobaia) and just enjoyed myself without being too intense during stuff they played last year (MDK, Zombies).
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Posted By: Blart
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 14:28
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I posted a review of last night's show here: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106366" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106366
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Posted By: BigEater
Date Posted: April 03 2016 at 18:40
| Does anybody know who played guitar at the New York concert? |