SOFT MACHINE - Super Group Vol 2 12" LP Vinyl Album

Rivmic Melodies / Esther's No Job

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The album: "Super Group Vol 2" was produced by: The Soft Machine

This album was recorded at: February–March 1969 at Olympic Studios, London

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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SOFT MACHINE - Super Group Vol 2 Rivmic Melodies

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Robert Wyatt - drums, lead and backing vocals

  Robert Wyatt is an influential English musician, singer, and songwriter, known for his significant contributions to the progressive rock and jazz-rock genres. Born in 1945, in Bristol, England, Wyatt initially gained prominence as the drummer and occasional vocalist for the pioneering psychedelic rock band Soft Machine in the late 1960s.

  After a tragic accident in 1973 that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Wyatt adapted his musical career and transitioned into a solo artist. Despite the physical challenges, he continued to make music, showcasing his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist and a unique vocalist. His solo work often explores a blend of progressive rock, jazz, avant-garde, and experimental music.

  One of Wyatt's notable solo albums is "The End of an Ear," released in 1970, which features avant-garde and experimental compositions. He has also produced several other critically acclaimed albums, including "Rock Bottom" (1974) and "Shleep" (1997). His music is characterized by intricate arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and a distinctive voice that resonates with emotional depth.

• Mike Ratledge - piano, Lowrey Holiday De Luxe organ, Hammond organ (on 3) harpsichord (on 12), flute (on 3 and 10)[4]
• Hugh Hopper - bass guitar, acoustic guitar (on 12), alto saxophone (on 3 and 14-16)
• Brian Hopper - soprano and tenor saxophone

Complete Track-listing of the album "SOFT MACHINE - Super Group Vol 2 Rivmic Melodies"

The detailed tracklist of this record "SOFT MACHINE - Super Group Vol 2 Rivmic Melodies" is:

Side One: Rivmic Melodies
1. "Pataphysical Introduction - Pt. I" (Robert Wyatt) - 1:00
2. "A Concise British Alphabet - Pt. I" (Hugh Hopper, arr. Wyatt) - 0:10
3. "Hibou, Anemone and Bear" (Mike Ratledge / R. Wyatt) - 5:58
4. "A Concise British Alphabet - Pt. II" (H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 0:12
5. "Hulloder" (H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 0:52
6. "Dada Was Here" (H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 3:25
7. "Thank You Pierrot Lunaire" (H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 0:47
8. "Have You Ever Bean Green?" (H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 1:23
9. "Pataphysical Introduction - Pt. II" (R. Wyatt) - 0:50
10. "Out of Tunes" (M. Ratledge / H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 2:30

Side Two: Esther's Nose Jone
1. "As Long as He Lies Perfectly Still" (M. Ratledge / R. Wyatt) - 2:30
2. "Dedicated to You But You Weren't Listening" (H. Hopper) - 2:30
3. Esther's Nose Job - 11:13
   • "Fire Engine Passing with Bells Clanging" (M. Ratledge) - 1:50
   • "Pig" (M. Ratledge) - 2:08
   • "Orange Skin Food" (M. Ratledge) - 1:52
   • "A Door Opens and Closes" (M. Ratledge) - 1:09
   • "10:30 Returns to the Bedroom" (M. Ratledge / H. Hopper / R. Wyatt) - 4:14

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