LIVE IN HOLLAND

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Live, released in 1985

Songs / Tracks Listing

Side A
1. Macedon Express / Macedonian Express (Trad, arranged by G. Koltay, J. Margit, L. Neumayer, P. G�l) (2:45)
2. Szarvasűz�s / Stag Hunting (Music and lyrics by Levente Sz�r�nyi, arr. by Kormor�n) (4:39)
3. Gyere ki te gy�ngyvir�g / Lily of the Valley (Trad, arranged by G. Koltay, J. Margit, L. Neumayer) (2:42)
4. Kedvesem / My Sweetheart (G. Koltay, J. Margit, S. Jenei - G. Koltay) (6:27)
5. Adjon az Isten / May the Lord Provide (G. Koltay - L. Nagy) (3:18)

Side B
1. Budapest - Amsterdam / From Budapest to Amsterdam (G. Koltay, J. Margit, S. Jenei) (4:32)
2. Ne s�rj / Don't Cry Baby (G. Koltay) (4:11)
3. Sz�ljon aki l�tta / Tell, Who Saw It (G. Koltay, S. Jenei - Istv�n Sinka, G. Koltay) (5:16)
4. Feh�r szob�ban, feh�r vir�g / White Flower in a White Room (G. Koltay, S. Jenei, J. Margit, L. Neumayer - G. Koltay) (4:09)
5. Foh�sz / Supplication (From the play ''Kőm�ves Kelemen'') (G. Koltay - L�szl� Gyurk�) (3:19)

Total time 41:22

Line-up / Musicians

- Gergely Koltay / oboe-like shawm, bagpipes, flute, recorder, tambourine, vocals
- J�zsef Margit / bass, percussion, lead vocals
- Szilveszter Jenei / guitar, vocals
- P�ter G�l / fiddle, vocals
- L�szl� Neumayer / drums, percussion

Guest musicians:
- Bill 'Papa' De�k / vocals, 'mood'
- P�l Herrer Jr. / keyboards, percussion

Releases information

Recorded live at Theater Kunstmin, Dordecht, Holland, 22 October 1985.

LP Pan Records 120 (1985, Netherlands)

CD Pan Records 120CD (1999, Netherlands, different cover)

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Review by NotAProghead
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''Live In Holland'' was my first KORMOR�N purchase and I was pleasantly surprised. I can't say I was blown away, but after listening to this album it became clear to me that this band is something special and I want to get at least some of their other records. Being familiar with music of some Hungarian bands and artists I, probably subconsciously, felt that I miss something, namely powerful rock band with deep national roots. Finally I've found what I was searching for in KORMOR�N music.

''Live In Holland'' offers a good musical variety. There are Balkan tunes (''Macedon Express''), Hungarian folk in most pieces and even reggae rhythm in ''Adjon az Isten'' (''May the Lord Provide''). And all these ingredients have strong rock base. Flute parts obviously remind me of JETHRO TULL, though I have no idea whether Ian Anderson was an inspiration for Gergely Koltay. Vocals are not extraordinary (in my opinion the band has better singers in 2000s), but good for the songs. Anyway KORMOR�N have their own sound, and I can say the sound is powerful.

The track list is also interesting, there are only 3 tracks from the band's debut album ''Folk & Roll'', 1 song from 1982 rock opera ''Kőm�ves Kelemen'' (first big record made with KORMOR�N participation) and 6 then, in 1985, new songs. These new songs, especially ''Kedvesem'' (''My Sweetheart'') which begins like a ballad and ends as a fiery dance with sparkling violin solo, became KORMOR�N classics, we can listen to their initial versions on this live album.

My only complaint is needless 2-second gaps between songs on CD (I have not heard the LP). But in general the album (by the way, the only live record made by KORMOR�N in the 80s) fully deserves your attention.

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