You Are in Orbit! Space-Rock Appreciation Thread!

I love Daevid Allen's Gong 1970-1974 + Shamal-Gong (not equally crazy 'bout the rest, I rather reach for Fish Rising over Gazeuze or Expresso II). You in particular is a desert island disc for me. A genuine trip and pyramid building masterpiece finale. But really I think all of Radio Gnome Invisible 1-3 is my favorite trilogy in all of the arts. Regardless of shape, form or medium.

mellotronwave wrote: Good move , my favorite Gong's LP (With Live Gong issued on Virgin in ... 1975 I think and Continental Circus movie soundtrack, filmed in 1969/70 issued in 1972)) Fav track from You is still ' Isle of everywhere' I have always been more impressed by their musical qualities than by their weirdo and wacky humor. In the same genre I recommend the soundtrack of Jérôme Lapéroussaz 's movie Continental Circus. No synths or sequencers at that time, just glissando guitar and effects.. This soaring music announcing the flying teapots but that accompanied a film about the world of the independent earthly speed bikers. It is quite paradoxical isnt'it ?

✨ We are so incredibly fortunate to have these bewitching footages of GonG! 🎶 💫

SpaceRockTraveller wrote: <span ="HwtZe" lang="en"><span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb">I am opening this thread in honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of the album You by Gong.</span></span> <span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb">At first I thought to open a topic about the album as such, and then I decided to expand it to the entire subgenre of space rock.</span></span> <span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb"> </span></span></span> <span ="HwtZe" lang="en"><span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb">So, welcome to the dedicated thread on space-rock, a genre that transcends earthly boundaries and takes us on sonic journeys through the cosmos.</span></span> <span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb">Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering the ethereal sounds of bands like Hawkwind and Gong, please share your thoughts, favorite albums and songs, and personal experiences with this mesmerizing genre.</span></span> <span ="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span ="ryNqvb">Let's come together to celebrate the music that inspires us to dream beyond the stars!</span></span></span>

Good move , my favorite Gong's LP (With Live Gong issued on Virgin in ... 1975 I think and Continental Circus movie soundtrack, filmed in 1969/70 issued in 1972))

Fav track from You is still ' Isle of everywhere'

I have always been more impressed by their musical qualities than by their weirdo and wacky humor.

In the same genre I recommend the soundtrack of Jérôme Lapéroussaz 's movie Continental Circus.
No synths or sequencers at that time, just glissando guitar and effects..
This soaring music announcing the flying teapots but that accompanied a film about the world of the independent earthly speed bikers.
It is quite paradoxical isnt'it ?

Logan wrote: Gong's You absolutely is a Space Rock album, as well as being Canterbury.  Prog Archives is limited to one genre (or label) for whole discographies while band's individual album could be labelled differently commonly and individual albums could have multiple labels.  I think it makes more sense in such topics to think on the album level rather than whole discographies.  Not all Gong would be described as Space Rock.  You is for me its spaciest album, and for me its greatest album, but the whole Radio Gnome Invisible Trilogy has Space rock qualities. The earlier Gong albums I would call Psychedelic, and later ones more on the jazz fusion/ jazz rock side. Gong's You, Angel's Egg and Flying Teapot are all great and applicable to this topic.  Whatever you call You, You is out of this world!

I've always liked Guru, Guru. They are one of those bands in life that is divided into 3 parts. Space Rock, Jazz Rock , World Music....however...I don't see them that way because I hear a Space Rock style on the Fusion type albums and the more World Music oriented stuff. If you want to see it as divided that's fine. I like their approach to Space Rock. The longevity of it is evident from early 70s to the present on albums like Rotate.

Hawkwind I have mixed feelings sometimes depending on the end result or overall affect their albums have on me. Have close to 30 cds.

Gong are one of my favorites. I've been listening to Gong since 1973 so I'm up and down with my listening time. Maybe once a month I'll listen to Gong.

Amon Duul II ...I have the first 3 on cd.

Cosmic Jokers, Neu, Ashra Tempel, Can..I've been listening to these bands since the mid to late 70s. At one time I owned everything on LP. Now I have most of it on CD.

Logan wrote: Gong's You absolutely is a Space Rock album, as well as being Canterbury.  Prog Archives is limited to one genre (or label) for whole discographies while band's individual album could be labelled differently commonly and individual albums could have multiple labels.  I think it makes more sense in such topics to think on the album level rather than whole discographies.  Not all Gong would be described as Space Rock.  You is for me its spaciest album, and for me its greatest album, but the whole Radio Gnome Invisible Trilogy has Space rock qualities. The earlier Gong albums I would call Psychedelic, and later ones more on the jazz fusion/ jazz rock side. Gong's You, Angel's Egg and Flying Teapot are all great and applicable to this topic.  Whatever you call You, You is out of this world!

Space Rock: To boldly go where No-Man has gone before. Well, apart from Steven Wilson, obviously. 

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - July 23 2024 at 07:25

David_D wrote: My favourite albums of, what I can consider to be progressive Space Rock, are:           Agitation Free  (D)  -  Malesch  (1972)           Clearlight  (F)  -  Forever Blowing Bubbles  (1975)           Eloy  (D)  -  Floating (1974), Ocean  (1977)           Far East Family Band  (J)  -  Nipponjin  (1975)           Hawkwind  (UK)  -  In Search Of Space  (1971)           Hidria Spacefolk  (Fin)  -  Symbiosis   (2002)           Khan  (UK)  -  Space Shanty   (1972)           Ozric Tentacles  (UK)  -  Erpland   (1990)           Shora  (CH)  -  Malval  (2005)           Vespero  (RUS)  -  By the Waters of Tomorrow  (2010)

Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Hey you, cosmic traveler! 🌌✨

As we drift through the kaleidoscopic waves of sound and as I can see that we both love stars, I invite you to embark on a sonic journey with "Continuum" by Spacehead. This 2003 live version is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of Gongonesque spacey sound and Hawkwind's interstellar heavy rock vibes. Imagine yourself floating in a nebula of colours, where each note resonates like stardust dancing in the cosmic breeze.

Let your mind expand as you tune into this celestial symphony that transcends time and space, inviting you to explore the infinite realms of consciousness. 🌈💫 Feel the groove pulsate through your being, awakening your inner spirit and connecting you to the universal heartbeat.

Hawkwind - The Ultimate Space Rock Band - Individually & Collectively