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Rare TV Performances By Capt. Beefheart and his Magic Band 'The Lost Broadcasts' To Be Released On DVD
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Jun 9, 2012, 10:49:37 PM6/9/12
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For Immediate Release
Rare TV Performances By Capt. Beefheart and his Magic Band 'The Lost
Broadcasts' To Be Released On DVD
6/9/2012 - London, UK - Don Van Vliet, (1941-2010) better known to his
legions of fans as ‘Captain Beefheart’ was one of the most enigmatic
figures in rock music. Unashamedly an artist, rather than a pop star,
he forged his own idiosyncratic furrow through popular culture,
producing some of the most innovative and uncompromising music ever
committed to recording tape. From the age of three he painted and
sculpted, and had an obsession with animals and the natural world. As
a teenager he was friends with Frank Zappa, and as early as 1963 they
recorded a demo under the name ‘The Soots’. Sadly this was
unsuccessful, and the world would have to wait a few more years before
Beefheart’s own unique take on the blues would be heard by anyone
outside his own particular circle of friends. His first album, ‘Safe
as Milk’ came out in 1967, and Hunter Davies’ eponymous biography of
The Beatles notes that John Lennon was an early fan. It is not
surprising considering that the primal rock and roll that Lennon
idolized and the pioneering surreal blues of Captain Beefheart and the
Magic Band, had much the same cultural genesis. Probably the most
important album of the Captain’s career was the Zappa produced 'Trout
Mask Replica' which was released in 1969. Its mixture of blues, free-
form improvisation and heavily structured Van Vliet avant-garde
compositions proved too much for many listeners but eventually ensured
him a place in the history books. High profile fans of this album
include the late John Peel, who would remain a champion of Beefheart’s
until he died.
In 1972 Captain Beefheart released two albums; ‘The Spotlight Kid’ and
‘Clear Spot’. He also toured the UK and Europe with the Magic Band,
even performing two concerts at London's famed Royal Albert Hall. On
April 12th , in the middle of the European leg of the tour, Captain
Beefheart and The Magic Band stopped off at the Beat Club studios in
Bremen, Germany to film a session for later transmission. Of the four
songs filmed that day only one track has ever been broadcast. The band
at that time included: Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) vocals, harp;
Rockette Morton (Mark Boston) guitar and bass; Zoot Horn Rollo (Bill
Harkleroad) guitar; Orejon (Roy Estrada) bass; Ed Marimba (Art Tripp)
drums; and Winged Eel Fingerling (Elliot Ingber) guitar. Author Jon
Kirkman describes the recordings: “The session kicks off with a bass
solo entitled ‘Mascara Snake’. This short piece was named after a
former member of the Magic Band Victor Hayden (Don's cousin), who had
appeared on the 'Trout Mask Replica' album. The solo is played by Mark
Boston, although at this point former Mothers of Invention bassist Roy
Estrada had joined The Magic Band following his departure from Little
Feat in early 1972. The other songs in the set here include a track
dating back to 'Trout Mask Replica' (‘Steal Softly Thru Snow’) and
also a track that would be featured on 'Clear Spot' some eight months
later (‘Golden Birdies’).
Now, over 40 years later, much to the excitement of Capt. Beefheart
fans worldwide, premier UK label Gonzo MultiMedia will be releasing
these historic Beat Club sessions on DVD titled 'Capt. Beefheart and
his Magic Band – The Lost Broadcasts'. These films have not been seen
in over 4 decades and are the complete sessions from April 12, 1972.
Only one song was broadcast at the time and then never to be seen
again. This DVD contains all the material filmed during that session
now available for the very first time!
Pre-orders are being taken now at
www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15486/Captain_Beefheart_and_his_Magic_Band-The_Lost_Broadcasts.html
Tracks: 1. MASCARA SNAKE (BASS SOLO) 3:06, 2. CLICK CLACK 1 3:44, 3.
CLICK CLACK 2 1:26, 4. GOLDEN BIRDIES 1:58, 5. BAND INTROS 0:56, 6.
I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE YOU BABY 1 4:26, 7. I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE YOU BABY
2 5:02, 8. STEAL SOFTLY THRU THE SNOW 3:33, 9. I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE
YOU BABY 3 5:19
For more information: www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk
Rare TV Performances By Capt. Beefheart and his Magic Band 'The Lost
Broadcasts' To Be Released On DVD
6/9/2012 - London, UK - Don Van Vliet, (1941-2010) better known to his
legions of fans as ‘Captain Beefheart’ was one of the most enigmatic
figures in rock music. Unashamedly an artist, rather than a pop star,
he forged his own idiosyncratic furrow through popular culture,
producing some of the most innovative and uncompromising music ever
committed to recording tape. From the age of three he painted and
sculpted, and had an obsession with animals and the natural world. As
a teenager he was friends with Frank Zappa, and as early as 1963 they
recorded a demo under the name ‘The Soots’. Sadly this was
unsuccessful, and the world would have to wait a few more years before
Beefheart’s own unique take on the blues would be heard by anyone
outside his own particular circle of friends. His first album, ‘Safe
as Milk’ came out in 1967, and Hunter Davies’ eponymous biography of
The Beatles notes that John Lennon was an early fan. It is not
surprising considering that the primal rock and roll that Lennon
idolized and the pioneering surreal blues of Captain Beefheart and the
Magic Band, had much the same cultural genesis. Probably the most
important album of the Captain’s career was the Zappa produced 'Trout
Mask Replica' which was released in 1969. Its mixture of blues, free-
form improvisation and heavily structured Van Vliet avant-garde
compositions proved too much for many listeners but eventually ensured
him a place in the history books. High profile fans of this album
include the late John Peel, who would remain a champion of Beefheart’s
until he died.
In 1972 Captain Beefheart released two albums; ‘The Spotlight Kid’ and
‘Clear Spot’. He also toured the UK and Europe with the Magic Band,
even performing two concerts at London's famed Royal Albert Hall. On
April 12th , in the middle of the European leg of the tour, Captain
Beefheart and The Magic Band stopped off at the Beat Club studios in
Bremen, Germany to film a session for later transmission. Of the four
songs filmed that day only one track has ever been broadcast. The band
at that time included: Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) vocals, harp;
Rockette Morton (Mark Boston) guitar and bass; Zoot Horn Rollo (Bill
Harkleroad) guitar; Orejon (Roy Estrada) bass; Ed Marimba (Art Tripp)
drums; and Winged Eel Fingerling (Elliot Ingber) guitar. Author Jon
Kirkman describes the recordings: “The session kicks off with a bass
solo entitled ‘Mascara Snake’. This short piece was named after a
former member of the Magic Band Victor Hayden (Don's cousin), who had
appeared on the 'Trout Mask Replica' album. The solo is played by Mark
Boston, although at this point former Mothers of Invention bassist Roy
Estrada had joined The Magic Band following his departure from Little
Feat in early 1972. The other songs in the set here include a track
dating back to 'Trout Mask Replica' (‘Steal Softly Thru Snow’) and
also a track that would be featured on 'Clear Spot' some eight months
later (‘Golden Birdies’).
Now, over 40 years later, much to the excitement of Capt. Beefheart
fans worldwide, premier UK label Gonzo MultiMedia will be releasing
these historic Beat Club sessions on DVD titled 'Capt. Beefheart and
his Magic Band – The Lost Broadcasts'. These films have not been seen
in over 4 decades and are the complete sessions from April 12, 1972.
Only one song was broadcast at the time and then never to be seen
again. This DVD contains all the material filmed during that session
now available for the very first time!
Pre-orders are being taken now at
www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15486/Captain_Beefheart_and_his_Magic_Band-The_Lost_Broadcasts.html
Tracks: 1. MASCARA SNAKE (BASS SOLO) 3:06, 2. CLICK CLACK 1 3:44, 3.
CLICK CLACK 2 1:26, 4. GOLDEN BIRDIES 1:58, 5. BAND INTROS 0:56, 6.
I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE YOU BABY 1 4:26, 7. I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE YOU BABY
2 5:02, 8. STEAL SOFTLY THRU THE SNOW 3:33, 9. I'M GONNA BOOGLARIZE
YOU BABY 3 5:19
For more information: www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk
Spencer Spindrift
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