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    Posted: August 17 2007 at 08:18
following the example of StyLaZyn, I hereby open the Gong fan central; a band that is not everybody's cup of tea (sic!), but who arguably had some of the very best musicians in prog in their line-up. anyone can utter his / her two cent's worth about this amazing band here


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I have a flying teapot in my room.
With the original background and all, i even had a hole drilled into the lid so i could fit in the propeller, which i made from styrofoam and masking tape. I also gave one away to the only friend i have who also likes gong, but with a different background. I'd   post an image of it, but i don't really have a camera right now.
 
...anyhow.. well, obviously i like the Flying teapot album, but i haven't gotten hold of the other two of the trilogy, but i am very interested in hearing them, as they sound very good, especially You.
I have heard Camembert electronique, though, and i find it rather uneven. Fun to listen to, but not consistently masterliness. Ihave also listened a bit to Shamal, and i always think "hey, this is really good" while listening to it, but it doesn't seem to stick, as i rarely think about it when i'm not.

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Originally posted by Evans Evans wrote:

...anyhow.. well, obviously i like the Flying teapot album, but i haven't gotten hold of the other two of the trilogy, but i am very interested in hearing them, as they sound very good, especially You.
I have heard Camembert electronique, though, and i find it rather uneven. Fun to listen to, but not consistently masterliness. Ihave also listened a bit to Shamal, and i always think "hey, this is really good" while listening to it, but it doesn't seem to stick, as i rarely think about it when i'm not.


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I don't enjoy SHAMAL either, apart from Bloomdido's 'Bambooji', and I completely agree that only about 50% of CAMEMBERT is good. I simply love the Radio Gnome Trilogy, Gazeuse and Expresso II! By the way, one of the greatest mysteries about Progarchives is that Daevid Allen's solo albums are noy [yet?] included here.
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of the trilogy "You" musically is the best. "Master Builder", "A  Sprinkling of Clouds" and "Isle of Everywhere" are timeless classics


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I saw Gong play in Edinburgh in a tiny venue about 15 years ago. Daevid Allen was approachable, funny and a genuinely nice guy. He even dedicated a verse of a song to me! Big%20smile It's obvious how much he loves making music.
"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."
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Originally posted by fuxi fuxi wrote:

By the way, one of the greatest mysteries about Progarchives is that Daevid Allen's solo albums are noy [yet?] included here.

I fully agree to that. he is long overdue! he should be added without any further discussion (not really necessary in his case)


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I've 2 Gong albums, Angel egg is a bit weird i think (may have to listen to it more to appreciate it), You is a great album.
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Do you remember BANANAMOONThumbs%20Up?? was something else too!   
 
Ah! the good old times when you had BANANAMOON and BANANAMOUR (from Kevin Ayers).LOL.......the funny side of early Soft Machine, i guess!  
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Points: 37575 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 10:47
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Did anyone ever see Gong live in their Flying Teapot days? Judging from some of their live albums (esp. LIVE ETC.) and from the clothes they wore, their act may have been quite theatrical. Did they do anything special on stage?

P.S. Oui, oui - vive la banane!
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Gong are one of my all time favorites. I would do anything to have gone to their big Unconvention in Amsterdam, that must of been pretty amazing.

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Just listned to the Flying Teapot album some days ago. Great music, lovely sound and stupid lyrics, as always when talking canterbury. However, I dont like their other albums as much, but they are a very good band.
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I'm a huge fan of their Radio Gnome Invisible Trilogy. "You" has to be a landmark in Space Rock history. One of my favorite albums of all times. I haven't heard other albums from them except for their trilogy and Acid Mothers Gong. My next stop: Camembert Electrique.

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I love Gong! I have the triology and a poster of them in my room! Yay!
Isle of Everywhere is my favorite song, amazing psychedelic jammin on that one.
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I think Gong are a fantastic band, one of the first that I fell in love with after discovering this website.
The 'Radio Gnome' trilogy is my favourite period,  the music found on those three albums is pure genius. Tim Blake's keyboards and Steve Hillage's guitar gel so perfectly.
 
The Octave Doctors And The Crystal Machine Smile mind blowing
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Gong are just Fantastic, not much to say.

I love all their albums from the 1973 to 1979 (that i've heard)
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Points: 37378 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 15:15
"Bang a Gong, get it on" (T. Rex).

Before I heard Gong (the band), I was a huge admirer of Gong Li.

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I love Gong's Radio Gnome Trilogy

Originally posted by Minimalist777 Minimalist777 wrote:

Isle of Everywhere is my favorite song, amazing psychedelic jammin on that one.


Probably my favourite Gong song too, although they have many excellent ones.


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Well so far i only got Radio gnome flying teapot, but i saw You in a record shop, so i was planing to get it next time i go there, i like flying teapot realy funny stuff. Smile
 
I allso have a question, why is not the whole trilogy owned by same record company? flying teapot is on another one then angels egg and you, why is that?


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Points: 2477 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 17 2007 at 15:31
Originally posted by Detric Detric wrote:

Just listned to the Flying Teapot album some days ago. Great music, lovely sound and stupid lyrics, as always when talking canterbury.



'Stupid lyrics'? That's a bit harsh! Have you ever heard any solo albums by Kevin Ayers, Robert Wyatt or even Daevid Allen?

By the way, when talking about SHAMAL earlier, I meant 'Mandrake' was the track I liked, not 'Bambooji'.

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Originally posted by Zargus Zargus wrote:

 I also have a question, why is not the whole trilogy owned by same record company? flying teapot is on another one then angels egg and you, why is that?
 
I don't know why exactly, but it is a point of some distress for me that one is in digipack form while the second and third albums are in jewel cases.
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