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Synergy

Larry Fast should be remembered as a pioneer of the synthesiser. Along with Tomita and Wendy Carlos, he used his Synergy platform to produce a number of albums that were grand in scale and orchestrally majestic. His first album is … Continue reading

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Twelve British Songs… II

Thunderclap Newman Something in the Air 1969 John “Speedy” Keen had worked for and been a big pal of The Who’s Pete Townsend. He formed a band with guitarist Andy McCulloch (later Wings) and pianist Andy “Thunderclap” Newman. Something in … Continue reading

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King Crimson II

It’s worth mentioning perhaps that over the KC history there are gaps, periods of years where Fripp believes KC has nothing left to offer, he’s bored, wants to do other things, whatever. At various times Fripp has done enormous numbers … Continue reading

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