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Topic: CMU

Posted By: Kazuhiro
Subject: CMU
Date Posted: December 14 2009 at 20:52

Had this band had the discussion before?

It thought of it including some music characters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-5rOWEMCM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-5rOWEMCM

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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 14 2009 at 21:27

I got Space Cabaret and was a bit let down, but I suppose they deserve a shot

Posted By: keiser willhelm
Date Posted: December 14 2009 at 21:59

ahhh concrete masonry units. my favorite.

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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 15 2009 at 12:02

I can remember discussing this band at some time and have real difficulty not seeing CMU as includable. The first album has prog merits too even though it's bluesy. Oh, and a band member of CMU once posted in a Canterbury topic about it.

Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 15 2009 at 12:54

In my profession CMU = Concrete Masonry Unit. LOL

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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 15 2009 at 12:59

In my neighborhood, CMU means Central Michigan University. Their marching band is pretty good, but I don't think they belong on PA. Their chamber orchestra on the other hand might have a shot at avant.

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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: December 15 2009 at 14:24

In this case it stands for Contemporary Music Unit. Here's the rateyourmusic page: http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/cmu - http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/cmu

From CD universe: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7770582 - http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7770582

2008 digitally remastered reissue of Space Cabaret by CMU, the band's final album originally released in 1973. This unique masterpiece is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. CMU (Contemporary Music Unit) were a unique fusion of Progressive Rock, Jazz and Folk influences. Following on from their debut Open Spaces, CMU changed line-ups and recruited Leary Hasson on Mellotron from label mates Marsupilami. Space Cabaret was CMU's masterwork which was fully in keeping with the mood of the times. In Larraine Odell, CMU had one of the few female vocalists of the Progressive era, a fine vocalist supported by a fine band. Esoteric.

2 LPs on 1 CD: SPACE CABARET (1971)/OPEN SPACES (1972).

Personnel: Richard Joseph (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Larraine Odell (vocals, guitar); Ian Hamlett (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Leary Hasson (keyboards); Roger Odell (drums).

Recording information: Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales (09/1972-10/1972).

From http://www.planetmellotron.com/revc1.htm - http://www.planetmellotron.com/revc1.htm

Cambridge-based CMU (Contemporary Music Unit, apparently) were a sort of folky/bluesy/proggish outfit, like so many at the turn of the '70s, and they managed a couple of albums that are probably as much sought after now for their rarity value as their musical worth. Their debut, Open Spaces (***½) isn't actually bad; in fact, its psych-ish title track is well worth hearing, but overall it really isn't that exciting.

By their 2nd album, Space Cabaret, CMU had moved away from their bluesy roots into a more folk/psych direction, although they could also rock out when the mood took them. There's some really nice moments on the album, but it's no classic, to be honest, and a bit dated for '72. There's a fair bit of Mellotron strings on Archway 272 (presumably referring to the area of North London), but I wouldn't buy it for that alone.

So; not a bad album, a bit of 'Tron, that's about it, really.

I agree with the review and David that it ain't that good, but I think it fits PA. Kazuhiro, which category would you put it in?

Posted By: Kazuhiro
Date Posted: December 15 2009 at 18:30

The Internet of Japan actually drew out this CMU from the item of Canterbury. However, music has diversity.

It was thought that it was likely to go to Prog Folk when thinking overall.