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JD
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Well let's see if we can keep it moving along then... I first heard T-Rat when i was in a small indie record store on a second level location in London ON. I was browsing when all of a sudden I heard the opening riff from Mediterranean Tales. I immediately stopped browsing and headed right to the counter. I bought the only copy they had, which had just come in that morning. It was an import so I think it cost me $15 or so (it was opened after all). I saw/see the reasons for comparisons but I tend to agree they have their own voice. Far more Classical Jazz then ELP's Classical Rock format. But I love them both. So I haven't read back all the posts here, but has anyone listened to or have any opinions of the Live at Ultrasonic Studios, NY 1974 recording. I understand there's not a lot else in this area.
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I'm a big fan of Triumvirat. Mediterranean Tales and Illusions are my faves, but I actually like all their studio albums, and despite the frequent comparisons to ELP, I think Triumvirat have plenty of originality.
verslibre - love your avatar. Stuntman is one of my favorites by Froese. Epsilon in Malaysian Pale is my top favorite of his solo stuff, but Stuntman is a real gem.
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Presdoug in ze haus!
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Haha, I was joking! (And that post's a couple years old!) I love Spartacus and OLDH and have no use for Pompeii (too watered down compared to its predecessors). And here's a hot take for everyone: I don't like Mediterranean Tales. T'rat sounds like a half-cooked ELP wannabe on their debut. I'm glad they sorted things out and found their "voice," so to speak!
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^Hey, Steve, thanks for thinking of me! Doing not too badly, thanks. Hope things are well with you.
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Hey there Doug! Good to see you.
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Hey, Chuck, I have not posted on PA for a long while, but could not resist a big "Thank You!" to you. Looking forward to it, big time.
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Hi Doug, your package has been sent from the USA to Canada! Cheers, Chuck!
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Thanks to the bumper...time to relisten to my copy of Illusions....
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I've always loved the Triumvirat sound, it's something quite special and unique. I love their music and I'm glad somebody is trying to keep the flame alive.
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"It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno
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I started with Spartacus and then got totally stuck. It was too 'pop opera' for my liking . Illusion is very impressive though and recently made the Rolling Stone Top 50 prog albums of all time!
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Illusions, Spartacus and OLDH have been companions since discovering the first one upon release.
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Start with Spartacus, their most popular recording. After that, Illusions on a Double Dimple, IMO their greatest achievement from start to finish.
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Triumvirat were absolutely stunning. Yeah, they kinda sounded like ELP but they were their own thing. Illusions and Spartacus are both pretty much perfect.
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I see TD is in there, as they should be. I assume Eloy is one of the other six. |
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Bravo Magazine's issue of the 15 May, 1975, where they list their 12 top German rock acts, and Triumvirat is included Edited by presdoug - November 05 2019 at 00:21 |
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The Head Triumvirat Roadie was named Tarkus, I just found out from someone who would know a detail like that. Wish I knew his real name; I bet he would have some stories to tell!
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