It may not be too apparent but CYMBALIC ENCOUNTERS have often turned to GONG for inspiration, which is not too surprising given Pierre Moerlen’s influence on Mark Murdock, the mastermind of the Japan-based ensemble, who also is a drummer and percussionist. The influence came to the fore on "Vents Cycloniques" earlier this year, yet while that release is focused on the band the late French musician created an offshoot of, its follow-up “The Magick Observatory” – issued solely via Bandcamp two days ago – concentrates on his performative
The Magick Observatory
In Murdock’s words, “it features melodic patterns played on vibraphone, marimba, glockenspiel and various Asian gongs influenced by Pierre Moerlen’s GONG” – and one look at the album’s tracklisting must interest many a listener in investigating these pieces.
1. The Magick Observatory
2. Surrealistic Odyssey
3. The Cosmic Coffee Machine
4. Mantra-Trance Delirium
5. Electro-Jazz Paragong
6. Psychedelic Intersection
7. Interstellar Mythology
8. Anarcho-Pataphysical Music
