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Shamal is the sixth studio album released under the name Gong and was released by Virgin Records on 13 February 1976 [3] The album, produced by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, was recorded in December 1975 [4] by a unique line-up referred to later as "Shamal-Gong".
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Shamal is the 7th studio album of the band Gong, it was recorded in December 1975 and released in February 1976. It was the first Gong album after departure of founder member Daevid Allen in April 1975, and saw the growing influence of drummer Pierre Moerlen leading the band to a more percussive and all-instrumental jazz-rock music.
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While jazz-fusion bands were a dime a dozen during the 1975 timeline, SHAMAL shines in that it add little touches such as healthy vibraphone workouts as well as other fun sounding instruments such as tubular bells, glockenspiels, marimba, xylophone and of course even a GONG! While i wouldn't call SHAMAL my favorite GONG album by any means ...
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May 25, 2024 · The first post Daevid Allen Gong album, and a superb addition to the Gong legacy. It's my personal favourite 'non-Daevid' Gong album.
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Jul 13, 2016 · Personnel Mike Howlett – bass guitar, vocals Didier Malherbe – tenor sax, soprano sax, flute, bansuri, gongs Mireille Bauer – marimba, glockenspiel, xylophone, percussion, gongs Pierre Moerlen – dr…
From "Shamal", Virgin Records, 1975 All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended. If you like this album please BUY it fo...
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Dec 1, 2023 · Released in 1976, Gong ’s Shamal was a transitional album for the band, marking the bridge between the stewardships of visionary Australian genius Daevid Allen and that of the more pragmatic...
