Larks Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 i'm really into the awesome band Magma now.. anybody else know of them? they are the leaders of the Zeuhl style of music.. sub genre of prog. it's difficult to describe their style- free jazz,opera on steroids,crazy symphonic prog.. all my friends that gave this band a listen said "Damn this band sounds like nazi circus on LSD" if you got the balls to listen to this great band, download the album M.D.K Heres a clip from a great show- http://youtube.com/watch?v=wvSog1sGM2g http://images-jp.amazon.com/images/P/B0006PV5PS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 that album is the only one of theirs I have on cd, though I have several of their albums on cassette. yeah, magma are pretty extreme - french prog with over the top music and operatic vocals, but, and this is the kicker, sung in a totally made-up language! their albums vary tremendously in terms of how accessible they are, but it really is some amazing stuff for people who have a high tolerance for some really off the wall music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 todat i listened to MDK on the bus... i shouted all the lyrics to the songs and all the people looked at me like i'm an alien.... hahah who cares? this is how i enjoy good music (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hey Larks, I recognize this band. You've told me about them before. I'm gonna check out some of their stuff right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hey i think you will like them alot! check out their page on progarchives and listen to the song from th MDK album called"hortz...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Cool! I have never of this group before. I bet they are amazing live. I will check out the prog archives site as suggested. Thanks for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 They are insane live! write "MAGMA MDK" on youtube and see for yourself... the singer is yelling and running all over, the drummer is on a really strong trip and the opera singers are just amazing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tangy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 QUOTE (Larks @ Nov 19 2006, 04:32 PM) They are insane live! write "MAGMA MDK" on youtube and see for yourself... the singer is yelling and running all over, the drummer is on a really strong trip and the opera singers are just amazing.. I forget to mention I did check out all the youtube videos on the page that you provided a link to. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 The only downside of them is the low-quality... but they are really rare. this drummer christian vander is amazing. he created the whole "kobaia" language and world and when you listen to the MDK album you enter his brain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Magma is really crazy. But in a good way. Didn't the drummer write a complete new language and they used that in there lyrics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Nov 20 2006, 08:21 PM) Didn't the drummer write a complete new language and they used that in there lyrics? Yep, the drummer created a new language known as "Zeuhl" as Larks described above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 QUOTE (Rush! @ Nov 20 2006, 05:44 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Nov 20 2006, 08:21 PM) Didn't the drummer write a complete new language and they used that in there lyrics? Yep, the drummer created a new language known as "Zeuhl" as Larks described above. Actually, I think Zeuhl is the style of music and the language is called Kobaia. I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Nov 21 2006, 02:10 AM) QUOTE (Rush! @ Nov 20 2006, 05:44 PM) QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Nov 20 2006, 08:21 PM) Didn't the drummer write a complete new language and they used that in there lyrics? Yep, the drummer created a new language known as "Zeuhl" as Larks described above. Actually, I think Zeuhl is the style of music and the language is called Kobaia. I think... Yes Goob you're right, I just checked ProgArchives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 you listened to them? liked it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakly Criminal Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I tried listening to them, but all I could hear was Dr. Evil saying 'magMA'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larks Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 what did you hear by them?... yes for the gentle ears the lyrics that the singer sings sounds like dr evil... but for us lunetics the lyrics are touching and emotinal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakly Criminal Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I haven't heard them yet. The post was just a total goof. I just couldn't resist making a Austin Powers reference when I saw the thread title. is generally about as progressive as I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 This festival is held in Pennsylvania every summer. MAGMA to headline NEARfest 2007 We are thrilled to announce the return of the legendary French ensemble MAGMA as the Sunday headliner for NEARfest 2007. Remaining a vital musical force for over 35 years with their unique brand of symphonic operatic fusion, Magma continues to deliver emotional and powerful concerts around the world. Over the past couple of years they have been performing and recording Ementeht-Re, a new opus in the finest Kobaian tradition. As always centered on the visionary composer and drummer Christian Vander, the newly expanded 9-piece Magma lineup features six vocalists and a vibraphonist/ pianist. Be sure not to miss this stirring MAGMA concert in the intimate confines of Zoellner Arts Center at NEARfest 2007! The completed lineup for NEARfest 2007 (June 23rd & 24th) is: Magma (France) Hawkwind (England) Pure Reason Revolution (England) Magenta (Wales) Robert Rich (US) Bob Drake (France) La Maschera di Cera (Italy) NeBeLNeST (France) Induki (Poland) IZZ (US) http://www.ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=Ne...rticle&sid=4926 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrail Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 ha, I might actually going to this. Mainly for Pure Reason Revolution, but I have a friend who once they found out Magma was playing pretty much said I had to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I just unlocked Bowser's Magma Mountain in Mario Party for N64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Listening to Mekanik Destruktiv Commandoh at the moment. Yes, it's still insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Aug 31 2012, 04:59 AM) Listening to Mekanik Destruktiv Commandoh at the moment. Yes, it's still insane. I used to deliberate playing something off that album off my radio show, but never had the guts to. I figured I'd lose 3/4 of my listening audience if I did that! I did play Magma occasionally though, just not from that album. I played the 18 minute De Futura from Udu Wudu, which while still a bit out there, is a lot more accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2s Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 KA is still their best imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 QUOTE (t2s @ Aug 31 2012, 10:58 AM) KA is still their best imo i really need to hear that album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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