Brand X - John Martyn : The Lostbrook Tape Series - Volume 9
My friends and I had an interest in all projects related to Genesis, as well as in jazz fusion music. This show fit the bill perfectly, even though Phil Collins would not be appearing. Two months earlier, Brand X had released Moroccan Roll, a follow-up to their 1976 debut album, Unorthodox Behavior. Their “American debut tour” brought them to My Father’s Place, our favorite Long Island club. We arrived early enough to claim the front table, and proceeded backstage to mingle with the band. This was quite easy to do at MFP, and we were rarely challenged. The members of Brand X were very friendly to us, and we discussed a wide range of topics, from music to the brand new Star Wars sensation. The “Force” was with the band that night as they delivered a virtuoso performance inches from our table. We hardly thought of Phil Collins as Kenwood Dennard dazzled us on drums. The show ends with us calling for “mor...rocc...an...roll.”
The evening began with John Martyn, who I had seen open for Yes in 1974. His set alternated between soft, acoustic songs and spacey, improvisational electric tunes, which created an unusual, but well received performance.
June 10, 1977 My Father's Place Long Island, NY USA
I can't tell you how much of a treat it is to actually have found John Martyn here at your blog -- a heaping spoonful of thanks to you. I am such a fan of the man and his sounds and wish with sincere hope that you will upload more of Mr. Martyn.
Brand X - John Martyn : The Lostbrook Tape Series - Volume 9
ReplyDeleteMy friends and I had an interest in all projects related to Genesis,
as well as in jazz fusion music. This show fit the bill perfectly,
even though Phil Collins would not be appearing. Two months earlier,
Brand X had released Moroccan Roll, a follow-up to their 1976 debut
album, Unorthodox Behavior. Their “American debut tour” brought
them to My Father’s Place, our favorite Long Island club. We arrived
early enough to claim the front table, and proceeded backstage to
mingle with the band. This was quite easy to do at MFP, and we were
rarely challenged. The members of Brand X were very friendly to us,
and we discussed a wide range of topics, from music to the brand new
Star Wars sensation. The “Force” was with the band that night as they
delivered a virtuoso performance inches from our table. We hardly
thought of Phil Collins as Kenwood Dennard dazzled us on drums. The
show ends with us calling for “mor...rocc...an...roll.”
The evening began with John Martyn, who I had seen open for Yes in
1974. His set alternated between soft, acoustic songs and spacey,
improvisational electric tunes, which created an unusual, but well
received performance.
June 10, 1977
My Father's Place
Long Island, NY
USA
Recording Equipment: Internal Mic - Sanyo tape deck - Alesis TapeLinkUSB - Audacity - WAV
Taper: Lostbrook
Mastering: CQ
Brand X
01 Disco Suicide
02 Malaga Virgin
03 Deadly Nightshade
04 Nightmare Patrol
05 Nuclear Burn
06 Why Should I Lend You Mine
opening set: John Martyn
07 In The Station - One Day Without You
08 One World
09 Make No Mistake - Bless The Weather
10 Outside In
11 Solid Air
12 I'd Rather Be The Devil
Dear Doctor:
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much of a treat it is to actually have found John Martyn here at your blog -- a heaping spoonful of thanks to you. I am such a fan of the man and his sounds and wish with sincere hope that you will upload more of Mr. Martyn.
Marianna