Called "The Old Firestation" because that was where the band used to rehease - at the Old Firestation Arts Center in George Street, Oxford.
Here's what Malcolm has to say
"This was one of the few recordings made by my student band "Level F" back in the 1970's. We had a lot of fun with crazy time signatures in the authentic prog tradition. The first part is in a groovy 9/8 time signature. My playing was heavily influenced by John McLaughlin at this time. This recording was digitized from an old tape reel. There are some audible corruptions at high frequencies and strange pre-echoes (I think these come from the magnetization bands on one turn of the tape being partially transferred to a neighbouring turn!).
The name "The Old Fire Station" came (for some reason) from a decrepit old building in Oxford (by the bus station) where we used to practice. Like much else this old wreck of a building has now been refurbished and thoroughly lost its soul. But maybe, somewhere in the walls, the driving 9/8 rhythm bashed out by long-haired youths still lingers..."
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The new live EP by Ryan W. Stevenson's project reminded me, that this debut album must have been gone down the wishlist... If instrumental Canterbury stuff is your thing, this should be a no-brainer. Firmly rooted in the past (late 60s, 70s), nevertheless with a fresh sound. Guests incude The Tangent's Andy Tillison and Soft Machine's Theo Travis. Carsten Pieper
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got recc'd this on youtube and loved it- reminds me a lot of late 60's and early 70's records i used to hear playing out of my parents' stereo on sweltering summer days. OPAL
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It's not only great jazz you get from MoonJune, of course. The stable is rich with talent from the forefront of progressive music.
This sampler gives two and a half hours of those riches to tempt you into investigating talent you may not have been aware of before.
Listen. Enjoy. Peter Jones