Nektar
Sounds Like Swiss (2cd+dvd)
Unearthed audio and video recordings from legendary progressive rock band Nektar captured live in Switzerland, 1973. Includes an hour long concert videotaped for Swiss TV's Kaléidospop, unseen since its original broadcast. The two CDs include the audio portion of Kaléidospop as well as a complete show soundboard audio recording from the Pavilion des Sports in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 1973. This CD/DVD set is an epic, historical document showcasing the bands early brilliance and pioneering sound that remains as vital and influential as ever. Booklet includes liner notes by bassist and founding members Derek "Mo" Moore and Mick Brockett. The band's line up for these legendary performances in fact features all five original members... the late Roye Allbrighton on guitar and vocals, Derek "Mo" Moore on bass and vocals, Allan "Taff" Freeman on organ and vocals, and Ron Howden on drums and percussion in addition to Mick Brockett handling the visual tapestry that was such a key component of the "Music And Light Theatre" that the band was presenting at the very height of progressive rock's main sequence during the mid-'70s. CD1: 01. introduction 02. Journey To The Centre Of The Eye 03. Desolation Valley/Waves 04. A Day In The Life Of A Preacher/Squeeze/Jimi Jam 05. Crying In The Dark King Of Twilight 06. Let It Grow 07. Odyssee 08. Ron's On 09. Never, Never, Never CD2: 01. 1-2-3-4 02. Do You Believe In Magic? 03. Cast Your Fate 04. A Day In The Life Of A Preacher/ Squeeze/Jimi Jam 05. Good Day 06. Desolation Valley/Waves 07. 1-2-3-4 08. Crying In The Dark/King Of Twilight DVD: 01. Cast Your Fate 02. A Day In The Life Of A Preacher/Squeeze/Jimi Jam 03. Good Day 04. Desolation Valley/Waves 05. 1-2-3-4 06. Crying In The Dark/King Of Twilight 07. Da-Da-Dum