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Kobaïa — As one of the band's signature pieces, this track encapsulates the essence of Magma's cosmic mythology and rhythmic complexity, setting the tone for their innovative sound.
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Mëkanïk Kömmandöh — This track highlights the band's operatic vocal style combined with complex time signatures, showcasing their signature blend of heavy rock and orchestral influences.
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De Futura — A quintessential example of Magma's exploratory nature, this track is notable for its dynamic shifts between serene melodies and intense crescendos, representing their adventurous spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- immersive cosmic narrative exploration
- dynamic progression through contrasts
- extended tracks for deep focus
- evocative soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Studio Zünd: 40 Ans d'Evolution marks Magma's celebration of their 40th anniversary as a band. This compilation showcases their unique Zeuhl sound, following a lengthy career that began in the early 1970s, and serves as a retrospective of their influential work over the decades.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Kobaïa 10:09
- 2 Aïna 6:15
- 3 Malaria 4:20
- 4 Sohïa 7:41
- 5 Sckxyss 2:47
- 6 Auraë 10:52
Disc 2
- 1 Thaud Zaïa 7:00
- 2 Naü Ektila 12:57
- 3 Stöah 8:08
- 4 Mûh 11:17
Disc 3
- 1 Rïah Sahïltaahk 21:45
- 2 “Iss” Lanseï Doïa 11:46
- 3 Ki Ïahl Ö Lïahk 8:23
Disc 4
- 1 Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn Ẁest 9:34
- 2 Ïma sürï Dondaï 4:28
- 3 Kobaïa Iss Dëh Hündïn 3:34
- 4 Da Zeuhl Ẁortz Mëkanïk 7:48
- 5 Nebëhr Gudahtt 6:00
- 6 Mëkanïk Kömmandöh 4:08
- 7 Kreühn Köhrmahn Iss Dëh Hündïn 3:14
Disc 5
- 1 Malaẁëlëkaahm 3:37
- 2 Bradïa Da Zïmehn Iëgah 2:18
- 3 Manëh Fur Da Zëss 1:36
- 4 Fur Dï Hël Kobaïa 4:55
- 5 Blüm Tendiwa 3:29
- 6 Ẁohldünt Mᴧëm Dëẁëlëss 3:28
- 7 Ẁaïnsaht !!! 2:30
- 8 Ẁlasïk Steuhn Kobaïa 2:46
- 9 Sëhnntëht Dros Ẁurdah Süms 3:24
- 10 C’est la vie qui les a menés là ! 4:58
- 11 Ëk Sün Da Zëss 2:16
- 12 De Zeuhl Ündazïr 3:40
Disc 6
- 1 Köhntarkösz, Part I 15:21
- 2 Köhntarkösz, Part II 16:00
- 3 Ork Alarm 5:27
- 4 Coltrane Sündïa 4:14
Disc 7
- 1 Üdü Ẁüdü 4:11
- 2 Weïdorje 4:29
- 3 Tröller Tanz 3:44
- 4 Soleil d’Ork 3:49
- 5 Zombies 4:21
- 6 De Futura 17:36
- 7 Ëmëhntëht-Rê (extrait nº2) 3:12
Disc 8
- 1 The Last Seven Minutes 7:32
- 2 Spiritual 3:15
- 3 Rindë 3:05
- 4 Liriïk Necronomicus Kanht 5:04
- 5 Maahnt 5:28
- 6 Dondaï 8:00
- 7 Nono 6:43
Disc 9
- 1 Call From the Dark (Ooh Ooh Baby) 7:20
- 2 Otis 5:20
- 3 Do the Music 4:25
- 4 Otis (Ending) 1:32
- 5 I Must Return 6:32
- 6 Eliphas Levi 11:15
- 7 The Night We Died 3:40
Disc 10
- 1 K.A I 11:12
- 2 K.A II 15:53
- 3 K.A III 21:43
Disc 11
- 1 La Foule 4:38
- 2 Fete Foraine 2:47
- 3 Blues de V. 6:30
- 4 Pascale 2:42
- 5 Ourania 8:48
- 6 Kalimouna (extrait) 0:43
- 7 Africa Anteria 7:03
- 8 Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh 34:35
Disc 12
- 1 Kobaïa 8:53
- 2 Aïna 5:20
- 3 Malaria 3:49
- 4 Sckxyss 2:47
- 5 Auraë 9:47
- 6 Thaud Zaïa 5:55
- 7 Naü Ektila 13:46
- 8 Mûh (extrait) 1:09
- 9 Eliphas Levi 9:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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