Gong - On French TV 1971-1973 (2011)

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Fabulous collection of Gong French TV appearances. The DVD is relatively short and covers two distinct periods of the band. It includes some of the earliest known footage of the band playing live for French television circa 1971 and 72. Watching the band live must have been a real experience as they took the art of drug induced hippiness to the next level. The band performs four tracks of their signature jazz/space rock jams including "Never Fight Another War", "Dreamin It", "Dynamite" and "Foghat Digs Holes In Space". Spacey synth work, ripping bass runs and the vocal caterwauling of Gilli Smyth and Allen is all included for your enjoyment. That is, if you like your music of the somewhat bizarre variety. The performances are good and offer a rare glimpse of the band in those early years.
The second part of the DVD features interviews and performances filmed at the band's house in 1973. This old footage is intriguing and any fans of the band will find it fascinating. Interviews with Allen and Malherbe offer insight into the strange world that is Gong and some of the interviews with the locals are priceless. It is clear that Gong were accepted by the people living in the area. This was the early '70s after all when hippies were a part of the social fabric.

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