First proper Gong album in years! Old hands Allen, Smyth, Howlett and Malherbe are joined here by saxophonist Theo Travis, last heard of on the latest Porcupine Tree album. A vibrant fresh sounding pot head brew of space rock that is as awe inspiring as any contemporary.Housed in a nice plastic bubble sleeve.
An inspired album of spaced out remixes of Gong's classic "You" album. Featuring some heavyweights of the psychedelic scene including the "Boredoms" main man and allround tripped out genius Yamataki Eye, ambient dance gurus "The Orb", "808 State", "Astralasia", "The Shamen", "System 7" (Steve Hillage), "Youth" (Killing Joke) and a slew of other like minds.
Finally here is a remastered edition and part three of the Radio Gnome Trilogy by the classic Gong line-up in the original Virgin sleeve art . Includes "A Sprinkling Of Clouds" - the track which inspired much of the early Ozrics sound, together with other classics such as "Master Builder" and "The Isle Of Everywhere". Also includes one bonus tracks "A PHP's Advice (alternate Version) and a 12 page lyric booklet. The sound quality is stunning taken directly from the master tapes!
Recorded in 1973 this part three of the Radio Gnome Trilogy by the classic Gong line-up in the rejected original sleeve art. Includes the synth overload that is "A Sprinkling Of Clouds" - the track which inspired much of the early Ozrics sound, together with other classics such as "Master Builder" and "The Isle Of Everywhere". A stoned classic.
Part three of the Radio Gnome Trilogy by the classic Gong line-up from 1974. Includes "A Sprinkling Of Clouds" - the track which inspired much of the early Ozrics sound, together with other classics such as "Master Builder" and "The Isle Of Everywhere". A stoned classic. 180 gram vinyl and gatefold sleeve.
Incredible 3 CD set packaged in an attractive box, with each of the 3 discs housed in it's own full colour wallet, whilst the 24 page illustrated booklet contains a detailed account of the memorable years.This set is comprised of material from the first 5 Gong albums (including all of the Radio Gnome Trilogy) and a full discs worth of solo Daevid Allen material from the period 1967-1980. A bargain!
Compilation of Gongs's '75-'78 studio albums Tracks from 'Shamal', 'Gazeuse' and 'Expresso II' marking the transition from 'classic' Gong to 'Pierre Moerlen's Gong' and a more instrumental space rock sound, without the pot head pixies in residence.
Put simply, a 'greatest hits' (although they never officially released a single as such) from one of the most enduring UK/Euro bands of the last 35 years. Daevid Allen, one of the true freaks, a man who was already causing subversive upheaval and extolling a beatnik lifestyle -get this- AT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA IN 1953!!!!- has led Gong on and off through various permutations since quitting Soft Machine in 1968, and with the help of such other space travellers as Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Didier Malherbe, Tim Blake and the late Pierre Moerlen, created a wonderful acid-fried world of gnomes, pixies, witches and goddesses that is now part of the everyday language of hippies everywhere. This compilation concentrates largely on the first four or five albums from 'Magick Brother Mystick Sister' up to 'You', rather than their later jazz-rock, punk and trance periods (although one tune from 'Flaoting Anarchy' is included), and as such features the tunes that to some defined (to some) what hippie culture was in the UK the way the Dead did in the US. Some progressive bands may have espoused it- but this band lived it- and nearly 40 years on, they still do!! Regular Freak Customers will need no introduction to these tunes, but for those not in the know, try 'You Can't Kill Me' 'Tropical Fish' 'Radio Gnome Invisible' 'The Pot Head Pixies' 'I Am Your Pussy' 'Oily Way' 'I Niver Glid Before' 'And You Tried So Hard' and 'Opium For The People'. All stone- sorry, make that STONED classics.
1975 and the Classic Flying Teapot line-up of Gong had gone. With Mike Howlett Didier Malherbe and Pierre Moerlen still on board and Steve Hillage just about involved the band went in a jazz rock direction but retained the weirdness factor. Shamal is a great album, halfway between classic and late '70's Gong. Includes "Wingful Of Eyes"...
A double album of John Peel radio sesions recorded between 1971 and 1974. Featuring the classic Hillage/ Blake/ Malherbe/ Howlett/ Allen/ Moerlen line-up, this release collects together Gong's BBC sessions from the early '70s. An essential addition to Gong's recorded output featuring previously unreleased material and including recordings of tracks that are arguably better than the original LP versions. LP is 180 gram vinyl with gatefold sleeve.
A shiny disc of classic John Peel radio sesions recorded between 1971 and 1974. Featuring the classic Hillage/Blake/Malherbe/Howlett/Allen /Moerlen line-up, this release collects together Gong's BBC sessions from the early '70s. An essential addition to Gong's recorded output featuring previously unreleased material and including recordings of tracks that are arguably better than the original LP versions.
Yes folks, it's another Gong compilation! This particular nifty double disc set actually does contain arguably the best material though, concentrating largely on the Radio Gnome trilogy of albums. The early stuff isn't totally ignored either, so if you'd always wondered just what it was exactly all about, here's your chance to find out - at a nice price too! (Don't forget your teapots!)
All the choice cuts from the Autumn 2001 tour are collected here, including versions of 'Do You Believe In Magick?', 'OK My Friends' and 'Es Que Je Suis'. However, the true quality of this album is revealed in the mastering - Orlando Allen was given the job of capturing the unique essence that naturally oozes out of the speakers when Gong are on stage. Also features a beautiful photo rich booklet.
With more than 30 albums released under the revered name of Gong over the last three decades, and a seemingly never-ending ability to reinvent themselves and remain at the cutting edge of avant-garde music, it is no wonder Gong still have a huge following today. These two discs cover a host of classic Gong tracks, in the main written by Daevid Allen or Steve Hillage who were key members of the band. Excellent double CD set with an 8 page booklet, featuring all the best cuts, including 'Radio Gnome Invisible', 'Flying Teapot' and 'I Never Glid Before'
First issued in '91 as a double LP, this great rarities collection is comprised of rare B-sides, radio sessions and live performances by many of the differing Gong line-ups and connected artists from the bands classic years. With full family tree and nifty fold out Digipak, this is a welcome addition for collectors or newcomers alike.
Pretty much where the Gong legend began, this 1969 release encapsulated most of the musical ideas and inspiration for two decades of Anglo/French weirdness. Spacey trippy rock music with that extra twist and classic songs such as "Ego" and the title track. Now issued on 180 gram vinyl and housed in the original BYG gatefold sleeve with Daevid's doodles intact. .
Pretty much where the Gong legend began, this 1969 release encapsulated most of the musical ideas and inspiration for two decades of Anglo/French weirdness. Spacey trippy rock music with that extra twist and classic songs such as "Ego" and the title track. Housed in a nice 3 fold digi pack.
A rare live previously un-released recording by Gong recorded at Nottingham University on 25th November 1975 for a live radio broadcast, when the band, now sans Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth, was led by axewiddler Steve Hillage on the last date of his final tour with the band before beginning a successful solo career.This 78 minute live recording includes songs from the albums ‘Shamal’ and ‘You’ and for the first time on record, Gong playing live versions of songs from Steve Hillage`s solo album ‘Fish Rising’The CD includes a 12-page booklet with rare live photos and sleeve notes from the band. Mastered with the assistance of bassist and record producer-Mike Howlett (OMD), the clarity and energy of this live recording is top quality.
Superb set of live recordings radio sessions and rarities that's an essential companion to the Flying Teapot Trilogy. Mostly featuring the classic Gong line-up from 1971 - 1974 it contains killer extended live versions of tracks from that trilogy, a fantastic BBC session (with the definitive "Oily Way") and a couple of studio tracks that never made it on to an album - one of which is the bizarre attempt at a single entitled "Est-Ce Que Je Suis (I am)". With Steve Hillage's guitar flowing all over the place this is a heavenly collection.
Probably the most famous line-up of Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Tim Blake, Gilli Smyth, Mike Howlett, Pierre Moerlen and Didier Malherbe make this a very special concert indeed. Well over an hour of Anglo/Gallic mushroom madness for Pothead Pixies everywhere.
Another wondrous slice of live wet cheese delerium from arguably the Seventies best exponents of inspired lunacy, this features the classic Gong line-up and includes such favourites as "Flying Tea-Pot", "Radio Gnome" and "You Can't Kill Me", as well as a bonus ten minutes from Glastonbury 1989.
Recorded on the 2000 Spring tour, this is the current incarnation playing largely tracks from their latest studio album, together with a smattering of oldies. Plenty of saxophone work from Didier Malherbe and Theo Travis and of course Daevid Allen's glissando guitar.This CD presents a band still very active, engaging, and relevant and the sound quality is excellent as well. Steve Wilson of P.Tree gets a mention in the sleeve notes too !
Not quite the same as the previous "Mystery & History" LP, this nonetheless contains one disc of early outtakes, radio sessions and rarities from that album. The second album however is the Allen & Mothergong album "The Owl And The Tree" (engineered by Ed Ozric) Definitely one for all you space cadets, but feel free to check track details with us before you buy....
Mammoth two disc set from the space rock Gnomes that comes fully remastered with bonus tracks and includes sleeve notes by Gilli Smyth, Daevid Allen's then wife and co-collaborator. Featuring assorted Gong related rarities including a near riot at a Soft machine gig in France and the rare Soft Machine single "Love makes Sweet Music" it also features various Gong rarities, outtakes, live recordings and such. This is a must for any self-respecting Gong lover. Fully detailed booklet included.
A unique performance of their live gig and internet broadcast recorded at London's Subterrania Club on April 6th 2002. Capturing Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Mike Howlett, Didier Malherbe, Chris Taylor and Theo Travis on top form this is a great way to space out in the comfort of your own home. PAL disc Region 0 Format. Dolby 5.1 sound.
Great in concert DVD & Audio disc of the Daevid Allen led Anglo French band of Pothead Pixies. "Flying Teapot," "I Am You," "I Bin Stoned Before" and plenty more on this late 80's 'Bedrock' TV show. Region 0 NTSC Stereo.PAL Version also available
Great in concert DVD & CD Audio disc of the Daevid Allen led Anglo French band of Pothead Pixies. "Flying Teapot," "I Am You," "I Bin Stoned Before" and plenty more on this late 80's 'Bedrock' TV show. Region 0 PAL Stereo. NTSC Version also available
One of the best of the Pierre Moerlen's Gong albums, this 1976 release is a sizzling bubbling jazz rock brew with side-winding guitar by Alan Holdsworth and lightening vibraphone work from Mireille Bauer. Intense and refreshing.
Remastered CD issue of everyone's favourite Pot Head Pixies captured live at the 1971 Glastonbury Festival and originally available on the Glastonbury Fayre triple album. Features many tracks that would appear on the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy released over the next few years. Liner notes by Daevid Allen and housed in a digipack.
Double CD compiling two recent Gong albums 'Zero To Infinity' (studio) and 'Live 2 Infinitea' (live) in a specially priced set with all new artwork. Many Radio Gnome Invisible standards appear on the live disc ('Zero The Hero & The Witch's Spell', 'Inner Temple', 'Selene') along with some newer material. Still getting it done after all these years... must be something in the tea!
Part one of the Radio Gnome Trilogy which centres around the story of "Zero the Hero" and his journey into the psychedelic realms of The Pot-head Pixies. Incredible psychedelic space rock with a jazzy edge with Steve Hillage on guitar, Tim Blake on Synths and Daevid Allen on vocals/guitar. Need we say more? Exact reissue in gatefold sleeve on 180 gram virgin vinyl.
Part one of the Radio Gnome Trilogy which centres around the story of "Zero the Hero" and his journey into the psychedelic realms of The Pot-head Pixies. Incredible psychedelic space rock with a jazzy edge with Steve Hillage on guitar, Tim Blake on Synths and Daevid Allen on vocals/guitar. Housed in a digi pack.Need we say more.
Great reissue of the seminal 1977 release. Credited jointly to Gong and Here and Now, this is a brainstorming slice of powerful space rock acid weirdness which includes such classics as "Opium For The People" and "Stone Innocent Frankenstein". Highly recommended for floating anarchists everywhere.
Double CD of obscurities from different incarnations of Gong and various solo albums from different members of the Mothership. Comprising mainly of material from the '90s, this collection concentrates also on live and unreleased recordings and comes with full explanatory booklet... great stuff!
Released in 1978 with (amongst others) Allan Holdsworth, Bon Logaza and of course Pierre Moerlen. This alternative version of Gong continued to forge an instrumental, spacey jazz rock that was popular in mainland Europe. Great guitar work and a dazzling interplay of sounds.
Release of the legendary 1977 reunion gig, recorded in front of a passionate French audience. Featuring the classic Allen, Smyth, Blake, Malherbe, Howlett and Hillage line-up, this contains most of the perennial favourites such as "I've Been Stoned Before", "Radio Gnome Invisible" and extracts from the story of Zero the Hero. Superb sound quality with some great guitar work from Hillage.....
Great in concert film of the Daevid Allen led Anglo French band of Pothead Pixies. "Flying Teapot," "I Am You," "I Bin Stoned Before" and plenty more on this late 80's 'Bedrock' TV show. Region 0 PAL Stereo. NTSC Version also available
Great in concert film of the Daevid Allen led Anglo French band of Pothead Pixies. "Flying Teapot," "I Am You," "I Bin Stoned Before" and plenty more on this late 80's 'Bedrock' show. Region 0 NTSC version. Stereo. PAL Version also available.This has now been deleted.LAST COPY
This is a classic, the epitome of the band's early Daevid Allen phase with the pothead pixies. Re-issued in it's full mushroom brew of psychedelic rock, spacy atmospherics and doses of trippy jazz. Packaged in thick cardboard mini gatefold sleeve with inner and outer artwork from the original vinyl. This is a must!
Recorded in 1971, this was Gong's second album (their third if you include Continental Circus) and introduced the wild trippy world of the Pot Head Pixies to the UK. A mixture of stoned jazz rock, space rock and psychedelic pop it's an essential album for any psych head. Includes "Squeezing Sponges Over Policeman's Heads" and other such gems. The UK Free Festival scene started here....
Double CD of the 25th anniversary London gig featuring all of the classic Gong Teapot Trilogy lineup except Steve Hillage (party pooper) who is replaced by Steffi from Here and Now. An incredible album of all the classics in amazing sound quality with long tripped out jams and a stunning rhythm section. It's as if the band never split up! Buy!!
A French edition of the 'Best of Gong' housed in a digi pack and accompanying sleeve notes in French.13 original tracks taken from "Flying Teapot","Angel Egg","You","Obsolete" etc.
The cream of Gong's '70s output, featuring some of the best known tracks from "Flying Teapot", "Angel's Egg", "You", "Planet Gong" and others. An essential collection full of wet cheese delerium and now available at a bargain price!!
Massive 2 fer housed in the old style double CD case. The classic 1974 album Angels Egg Part is part two of the legendary "Radio Gnome Invisible" trilogy, and the album features all of the usual Gong trademarks and the classic line-up of Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Didier Malherbe, Gilli Smyth Mike Howlett and Tim Blake. Includes such favourites as "I Never Glid Before" "Oily Way" and "Other Side of The Sky". The other albnum in the package Shamal dates from 1975 with Mike Howlett Didier Malherbe and Pierre Moerlen still on board and Steve Hillage just about involved in the band as they went in a jazz rock direction but retained the weirdness factor. Shamal is a great album, halfway between classic and late '70's Gong. Includes "Wingful Of Eyes" The package contains individual booklets for each release.
Finally here is a deluxe reissue of the classic 1974 album in the original Virgin sleeve art. Part two of the legendary "Radio Gnome Invisible" trilogy, the album features all of the usual Gong trademarks and the classic line-up of Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Didier Malherbe, Mike Howlett and Tim Blake. Includes such favourites as "I Never Glid Before" "Oily Way" and "Other Side of The Sky". Essential Gong now with 5 bonus tracks and a 16 page booklet!
Mostly recorded in their back garden in France in 1973, "Angel's Egg" was released around Xmas of the same year as the second part of their Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy. It's certainly many Gong fans' favourite album with plenty of acid soaked spaced-out, jazz-influenced jams with Steve Hillage's killer guitar work and Daevid Allen's weird druggy ideas. Gatefold sleeve with original artwork and 180 gram vinyl. Would you like some tea?
Reissue of the classic 1974 album and Part two of the legendary "Radio Gnome Invisible" trilogy, the album features all of the usual Gong trademarks and the classic line-up of Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Didier Malherbe, Mike Howlett and Tim Blake. Includes such favourites as "I Never Glid Before" "Oily Way" and "Other Side of The Sky". Essential Gong.
A complete show from a 2004 Tokyo show. Something that should appeal to world wide fans as this tour never left japan, now they can find out what thery were missing! Psychedelic rock, spacy atmospherics and doses of trippy jazz, just what the doctor ordered. Fourteen tracks including: "Vital Info That Should Never Be Heard", "ZeTeapot Zat Exploded", "Jesu Ali Om Cruci-Fiction" and "The Isle Of Underwear."
A 2004 live show from the combined trippers Gong and Acid Mothers Temple, a tour that (as it never occurred outside Japan) few people got to experience. A spectacular album of lunatic improv rock, daevid allen's vocals blendedin with a fierce rhythm section and duelling guitars. Fourteen tracks including: "Jesu Ali Om Cruci-fiction", "The Unkilling Of Octave Docteur Da 4j" and "Eating Colonel Sanders Upside Down."
Gong In The Seventies is a compilation album featuring performances drawn from this most productive time in their career and which is seen as a key time in the development of the band that thirty five years on still commands respect and interest. And a large and dedicated fan base.
Thrilling live DVD featuring Gong's performance at the Spanish Church and a 1967 Soft Machine (featuring Daevid) benefit gig for John 'Hoppy' Hopkins recorded at the UFO club. This rare colour footage, organised after their activist friend was arrested on trumped up charges is a real treat, attacking the hypocrisy of the establishment. Also featured is the 2002 Acid Mothers Gong concert that featured the marriage of Cotton Casino and Billawtm half way through and finally, some footage of Daevid reciting poetry from 2006. Areally fantatic package. 1 Gong At Montserrat 1973. 2. Big Tea 3. Conscience Strike 4. Arrest Me 5. Gaia 6. Tick O Cock 7. Garden Song 8. Acid Mothers Gong at RFH 9. Soft Machine at UFO.
Features tracks originally recorded for the 'BYG-Actuel' label and released on the following albums: 'Magick Brother, Mystic Sister' (1970), 'Banana Moon' and 'Camembert Electrique' (1971). The original lineup features on these tracks, including Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Didier Malherbe and, from the Banana Moon sessions, Robert Wyatt.
Sixty Minutes With Gong is a compilation of tracks drawn from the staggeringly diverse Gong catalogue of releases and features performances from many different line ups and eras all of which however feature the astounding talent of Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth alongside such exceptional musicians as Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle Tim Blake and Mike Howlett to name just a few. It delves back to the early days of Gong from the album Histories and Mysteries of Planet Gong right back up to the present from the last Gong albums Acid Motherhood and I Am Your Egg.
One of the best albums Gong ever made. Released around the time of "Camembert Electric" in France and Germany, this album contains killer freaky, atmospheric space rock and is absolutely essential for any such collection. Comes with some amazing previously unreleased early '70s live material as bonus tracks....
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