Daevid Allen - Important news.
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Topic: Daevid Allen - Important news.
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Subject: Daevid Allen - Important news.
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 06:06
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My progressive friends, I have some very important news that concerns the Pothead Pixie himself: ******* To all concerned Gong Global Family - Brace yourselves as we have some hard news for everyone. We will be straight up about this as we believe that everyone involved and all the Global Family deserves to know the direct truth of Daevid's changing health situation and to be part of the transformation the next sixth months will bring - There is a massive and very important opportunity for a positive collective transformation of everyone energetically and spiritually part of Gong. So calling all Gong Gentle folk, Global psychedelic Gongheads, Gnomes, PHPs, Pixies and Travelers, musicians, artists and regular folk who have been with Gong over time to come join us in this conscious and powerful celebration - joint meditation and contemplation of Dying and Death : Time to Transform the Western Dominant and Taboo Death Paradigm. * Now a word from the Mr Bert Dingo Virgin Camembert himself* or otherwise known as Dada Ali : Hello you Kookaburras, OK so I have had my PET-CAT scans (which is essentially a full body viewing gallery for cancer specialists) and so it is now confirmed that the invading cancer has returned to successfully establish dominant residency in my neck. The original surgery took much of it out, but the cancer has now recreated itself with renewed vigour while also spreading to my lung. The cancer is now so well established that I have now been given approximately six months to live. So My view has Changed: I am not interested in endless surgical operations and in fact it has come as a relief to know that the end is in sight. I am a great believer in "The Will of the Way Things Are" and I also believe that the time has come to stop resisting and denying and to surrender to the way it is. I can only hope that during this journey, I have somehow contributed to the happiness in the lives of a few other fellow humans. I believe I have done my best to heal, dear friends, and that you have been enormously helpful in supporting me through this time. So Thank you SO much for being there with me, for the Ocean of Love and Now, importantly, Thankyou for starting the process of letting go of me, of mourning then transforming and celebrating this death coming up - this is how you can contribute, this would be a great gift from those emotionally and spiritually involved with me. I love you and will be with you always - Daevidxxx More information and posts to come soon as I am sure this is enough to Digest for everyone - Ummmmmm Grooooaaaaooouuuuuoouuuuwwwlll woof- with Big warm Flamedog Alien Hugs to all those affected deeply by this news - we will post more info in a few days - Your Loyal InterGalactic White Flamedog X ***** Along with Edgar Froese's passing, this is a very troubling time, and I wish Daevid so much happiness, love and fulfilment. I'm sorry, I can barely even comment right now.... 
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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 06:25
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Such a sad year, I don't even know what to say
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 08:57
This is such awful news.  |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 09:10
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Very sad. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: tboyd1802
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 09:52
| Very sad news indeed... |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 10:32
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Brave man. Awful news. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Gerinski
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 11:25
| Terrible news... |
Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 11:40
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Indeed, more bad sad news from the Head Pothead Pixie himself I hope he can get the most from whatever time he has left on THIS planet... ------------- Help me I'm falling! |
Posted By: earlyprog
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 11:54
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Oh, no I'm in shock. So much more to give as a physical being yet so little time; musically, the #1 prog album of 2014 cf. my submission to PA's top album survey. He'll play a prominent role in my meditation tonight. His energy will continue to have an impact on me and everyone else who is open to it
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Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 11:59
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He has certainly left his mark on this world and on mine.. ------------- Help me I'm falling! |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 12:30
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Hell! This are terrible news indeed!
------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 12:42
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I have tears in my eyes......... Daevid, you are a visionary, a pioneer, a master of Time and Space. I wish you nothing but the best - you've made many folks smile. Terribly sad state of affairs............ Gliss on. |
Posted By: Stool Man
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 12:58
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Awful news ------------- rotten hound of the burnie crew |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 14:50
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I was messed up in my own troubles, so only saw this just now. Sad... best I could do was honour the man with a Track of the Day on my blog. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 15:01
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Such sad news, though I am deeply moved by Daevid's acceptance and serenity. When Micky and I saw the rough screening of the forthcoming Romantic Warriors: Canterbury Tales documentaries, I was impressed by his youthfulness and gentle sense of humour. Very likely Daevid will have already left us when the film is finally released - which will make things even more poignant, seen as we have already lost so many of the original Canterbury artists. |
Posted By: LearsFool
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 15:19
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A beautiful man and musical genius. I'm going to miss him. Going to spin Angels' Egg now in his honour.
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 15:25
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Another icon? Truly sad and disturbing. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 15:35
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Very sad news - I've found his recent career truly inspiring, and I hope I'm as energetic and creative in my 70s and able to face the final curtain with as much grace, serenity and dignity. ------------- 'Like so many of you I've got my doubts about how much to contribute to the already rich among us...' Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 18:31
 ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 18:37
Terribly sad. &  to Sir Dada Ali. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Cesar Inca
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 18:40
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Let us not lose perspective of the guidance that the man himself is giving us.- "So Thank you SO much for being there with me, for the Ocean of Love and Now, importantly, Thank you for starting the process of letting go of me, of mourning then transforming and celebrating this death coming up - this is how you can contribute, this would be a great gift from those emotionally and spiritually involved with me."
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 19:08
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Let us hold Daevid in our hearts and thoughts, he is traveling down a path that we shall all visit someday....my wish is that he has a peaceful passing when the time comes. I don't blame him for wanting to turn off the machines and surgeons. Thank you, Master Builder!
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Posted By: jacksiedanny
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 21:57
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http://www.mojo4music.com/18789/daevid-allen-emotionally-bids-farewell/ Words from the glissando-pixie |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 22:55
As much as I adore his work with Gong, this album (which the following track is from) is one of the most precious CD's in my collection: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=14013" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=14013 An essential ambient/electronic release, snap up the CD if you can still find a copy. |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: February 05 2015 at 23:33
| Daevid chooses the right choice. |
Posted By: frippism
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 01:01
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An eternal genius, even in his departure from the physical world he manages to keep his grace and uniqueness. When he came to Tel Aviv a few years ago I was only 15 or 16 and seeing a 70 something year old jumping and running around even more than I was made me feel like he was going to keep at it forever. Sadly he too is apparently human. Much love to you Daevid. ------------- There be dragons |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 01:35
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I'm sure we will see the emerald green teapot fly high in the sky, Pixied by Daevid himself...... His prescence on this planet makes it a better place every day. |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 01:38
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Radio Gnome sets for the stars ! ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: earlyprog
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 03:14
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His latest musical offering makes so much more sense to me. Him saying See You and his last words Thank You before setting off into the ether with Shakti Yoni. Profound.
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Posted By: Komandant Shamal
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 04:37
| Very sad. |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 05:04
Truly sad news. 
Missed Gong when they played here recently, and now I'll probably never get to see them. -------------  
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Posted By: Guy Guden
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 05:07
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Wise Man In Your Heart... Hey, Daevid. I'm so glad our paths crossed in Santa Barbara. Thank you for coming over to my humble SPACE PIRATE RADIO home. Can we sit on the floor and drink white wine again in the future? There is much to talk about and the laughter was good. ( So was the wine... I'll play host again  )Love and Giggles... and Thank you. guy de fromage . :)
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Posted By: djfake
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 10:30
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http://progressiverock.com/guide/blogs/daevid-allen-un-obituary http://progressiverock.com/guide/blogs/daevid-allen-un-obituary" rel="nofollow - A few words about Daevid Allen ------------- Author, "The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive Rock" www.progressiverock.com |
Posted By: Sumdeus
Date Posted: February 06 2015 at 17:59
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truly one of the more inspired visionaries of the last hundred years. I shall be sad to see him go but I am glad he is peaceful about the whole thing. In the end, it is only Daevid's body that is dying, we all know you can kill his body but you can't kill him. Soon enough, we'll be seeing, being and dreaming him yet again. I just hope there is some kind of awesome tribute Gong festival for this, or if not I shall organize one someday. At the least, I feel inspired to create some kind of tribute work to him and Planet Gong of my own. ------------- http://sumdeus.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: February 07 2015 at 02:46
I thought the same thing.
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earlyprog wrote:Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 08 2015 at 03:33
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Speachless... ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: February 08 2015 at 03:58
Oh no! I just found this thread and...
------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: friso
Date Posted: February 08 2015 at 08:23
| A great statement :) |
Posted By: CPicard
Date Posted: February 08 2015 at 13:06
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Happy the man whose life had been an achievement and who can control his own fate. |
Posted By: CPicard
Date Posted: March 11 2015 at 15:54
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From the Traverses webzine (in French): http://www.rythmes-croises.org/traversesmag/modules/news/article.php?storyid=577" rel="nofollow - http://www.rythmes-croises.org/traversesmag/modules/news/article.php?storyid=577 It appears that Daevid Allen's condition is getting worse and that his family is talking about not months, but days... |
Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: March 11 2015 at 16:01
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There is a statement from his son on the Gong website: Hello, I'm Daevid Allen's youngest son and his current carer. It was suggested to me recently that perhaps I should blog a bit about his current day to day condition, to keep the fans in the loop. While I decided against actually starting a blog, I thought maybe an update here and there wouldn't be remiss of me. Dad is in quite a lot of pain at the moment, most of it sourcing from an open wound on his neck that will not close over because of a suspected cancerous origin. While this is fairly easy for me to attend to, it makes it difficult for him to move his head/left shoulder- and has become an almost constant source of pain. To help manage this we have been using special opiate patches on top of his regular intake of painkillers. The most significant downside to this is a loss of cognitive awareness- making him very hazy about his surroundings and situation. In an effort to bring back a modicum of his usual bright-eyed wit, our nurse was helping me experiment with the opiates' dosage over the last couple of days. Sadly, as it often does with cases like this, it comes down to either having a high dosage with no pain and a comfortable, drifting awareness or a few hours a day of mental acuity with intense discomfort and pain. Obviously we are going with the former option with his happiness and comfort being my top priority. He still has a flow of close friends and family dropping by to spend time with him, and even when he's a bit out of it he still enjoys the company and pleasant conversation. Unfortunately he doesn't have the energy to parse the masses of well wishes you all have been sending him, but he's aware and grateful of all the support and every now and then I'll play a little something one of you has done in the background. For the most part he's relaxed and happy and slowly winding down in the warm comfort of his favourite chair. ------------- Help me I'm falling! |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: March 11 2015 at 16:37
I just reviewed it last weekend and it seemed clear this was his farewell recording. I can't even begin to express how good that record is, it's like all who were involved went beyond themselves including Daevid to release the most memorable GONG album i've heard. Also my oldest daughter gave me a Prog magazine a few weeks ago which I haven't purchased in a couple of years because of how expensive they are, and surprise there's a really good interview with Daevid in it talking about the new album etc. I pray for a miracle. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: March 11 2015 at 17:45
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yeah, relax Daevid ... all the best ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Rivertree
Date Posted: March 11 2015 at 17:54
 picture taken 2009 in Germany ... ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Rivertree" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: March 12 2015 at 23:56
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It would appear that https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daevid-Allens-University-Of-Errors/132308313450926?fref=ts" rel="nofollow - Daevid have passed away now. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: March 13 2015 at 00:00
| RIP |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: March 13 2015 at 06:26
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R.I.P. From Planet Gong: 
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: March 13 2015 at 14:02
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Hi,
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Glissando love to you all at GAS ... and Jonny, you had a complete set of these pictures for all the members, btw!
Thx ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |