First Light. 1978 MFS (Music Farm Studios)
First Light were a band from Australia with direct ties to the excellent progressive rock /AOR hybrid band known as Aleph. First Light is a bit different though, and they play a mighty fine (mostly) instrumental jazz rock. Sunny in its approach, with some excellent guitar leads, at times reaching a Santana like intensity. Some nice ensemble unison runs with sax, flute, electric piano, and the female voice on 'Earth Wave' gives it a Northettes feel, that adds points. 'Tropical Inequation' is brilliant, a 5 star instrumental. Back cover says: "Mellotron and special effects kindly supplied by Aleph",though I can honestly say I couldn't spot the mellotron. High quality Australian fusion that deserves to be filed next to Crossfire, Snakes Alive, and Mackenzie Theory.
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7/19/10
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First Light - First Light LP (MSF, 1978)
Side 1
First Light
Emerald Tide
Sonidos Negros
Duologue
Zenith
Side 2
Earth Wave
Tropical Inequation
Azure Azimuth
Solar Ullusion
Fire In The West
Personell:
John Gray - Electric, Classical and Acoustic Guitars
Harry Freeman - Electric and Acoustic Pianos, SH 5 and Moog synthesisers, string ensemble
Graham Jesse - Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxes, Flute
Allan Freeman - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Roc Carpenter - Drums, Mellotron, Vocals
Marion Henderson, Beth Freeman, Jeanette Freeman - Vocals
Gerald Frape - Percussion
Recorded at Music Farm Studios, Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell, NSW, 2482, Australia.
Thanks The Tutorial Machine for the detail!
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