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Studio Zünd: 40 Ans d'Evolution

Magma · 2009

540 min · 77 tracks · Zeuhl

A sprawling tapestry of avant-garde jazz and rock, merging intricate rhythms with cosmic narratives.

Why this album works

This album is significant not only for its celebration of Magma's legacy but also for its critical reception, showcasing the band's ability to innovate while honoring their roots. It serves as a comprehensive anthology of their work, influencing a new generation of progressive rock and avant-garde musicians who draw inspiration from Magma's unique sound.
Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks immersive cosmic narrative exploration dynamic progression through contrasts
Context
When 'Studio Zünd: 40 Ans d'Evolution' was released in 2009, Magma was celebrating their 40th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in their lengthy career. This album came after a series of revitalizing performances that reintroduced the band to both old and new audiences, further solidifying their status as pioneers of the Zeuhl genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Kobaïa Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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

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