Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris
Soft Machine · 1978
39 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · jazz rock
A surreal blend of jazz-rock improvisation and progressive textures that evokes the spirit of 1970s experimental music.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1978, 'Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris' was Soft Machine's sixth album, marking a transition into a more avant-garde sound. This period followed their previous album 'Six' and showcased a significant lineup change, with key members departing and new influences emerging in their music.
- If you like
- progressive rock, psychedelic rock, jazz rock
Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris is an album by Soft Machine, released in 1978. A surreal blend of jazz-rock improvisation and progressive textures that evokes the spirit of 1970s experimental music. The album is notable for its live recordings that capture the band's improvisational prowess and unique blend of genres. It received a mixed critical reception but has influenced subsequent artists within the Canterbury scene and progressive rock movements, highlighting the band's innovative approach to live performance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris sound like?
A surreal blend of jazz-rock improvisation and progressive textures that evokes the spirit of 1970s experimental music. Rooted in progressive rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris by Soft Machine notable?
The album is notable for its live recordings that capture the band's improvisational prowess and unique blend of genres. It received a mixed critical reception but has influenced subsequent artists within the Canterbury scene and progressive rock movements, highlighting the band's innovative approach to live performance. Released in 1978, 'Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris' was Soft Machine's sixth album, marking a transition into a more avant-garde sound. This period followed their previous album 'Six' and showcased a significant lineup change, with key members departing and new influences emerging in their music.
Who is Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris for?
Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, gradual builds and payoffs and immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris?
Alive & Well: Recorded in Paris has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Kite 3:00
- 2 EOS 1:22
- 3 Odds Bullets and Blades Pt I 2:18
- 4 Odds Bullets and Blades Pt II 2:33
- 5 Song of the Sunbird 1:24
- 6 Puffin 1:18
- 7 Huffin Standout 5:12
- 8 Number Three 2:25
- 9 The Nodder Standout 7:13
- 10 Surrounding Silence 4:04
- 11 Soft Space Standout 8:16
Release Date
January 1, 1978
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
39 min 10 sec
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