Arriving Twice, by Gilgamesh

Arriving Twice

by Gilgamesh

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This download includes a digital booklet with tons of photos and a very thorough and entertaining story of the band by Canterbury historian Aymeric Leroy.

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	1.	With Lady and Friend 04:29
	2.	You're Disguised/Orange Diamond/Northern Gardens/Phil's Little Dance/Northern Gardens 17:58
	3.	Island of Rhodes / Paper Boat / As If Your Eyes Were Open 06:57
	4.	Extract 09:32
	5.	One End More / Phil's Little Dance / Worlds of Zin [originally a Japanese only bonus track] 09:49
	6.	One End More / Phil's Little Dance / Worlds of Zin 09:16
	7.	Arriving Twice 01:46
	8.	Notwithstanding 04:26
	9.	Lady and Friend 04:07

about

Formed in late 1972 as a "Canterbury-style" jazz/rock band by keyboardist/ composer Alan Gowen, the group eventually disbanded in 1975 when Alan left for National Health.

Comprising demo & rehearsal recordings, this AMAZING archival release features nearly 70 minutes of ALL unreleased recordings by 3 different editions of the band from 1973-75, with 25 minutes of previously unheard compositions by Alan, including a re-working of the tune written for the double quartet of Gilgamesh & Hatfield & The North [!], as well as much more fiery versions of many of the pieces from their 1st album!

Includes a 16 page booklet jammed with rare photos and incredible interviews with band members & friends by noted Canterbury expert Aymeric Leroy.

"This collection of unreleased tapes find a band that is much looser, far more vibrant - more out there - than their albums ever were. Many of the pieces here are from their first album ('Phil's Little Dance', the majestic 'Worlds Of Zin', 'Notwithstanding'), but we also find new tunes here. All are brought alive by the fiery, incisive guitar of Phil Lee and an Alan Gowen who is far from the cerebral jazzer I seemed to hear all those years ago. Supplemented by some excellent sleevenotes in the form of reminiscences from those who were there, this is THE Gilgamesh album to have." – Rubberneck

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released September 19, 2000

Alan Gowen : piano / electric piano / synths : all tracks

Phil Lee : guitar : all tracks

Mike Travis : drums : all tracks

Neil Murray : bass : 1/2

Peter Lemer : electric piano / synths : 3/4/5

Steve Cook : bass : 3/4/5

Jeff Clyne : bass : 6/7/8/9

Tracks 1)-2) recorded Autumn, 1973 at Pathway Studios, London, UK
Tracks 3)-5) recorded Autumn, 1974, London, UK
Tracks 6)-9) recorded Autumn, 1975, London, UK

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