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SOFT MOUNTAIN ~ SOFT MOUNTAIN HUX 084 (Barcode: 682970000848) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 2003 Released: 2007 Ex-Soft MachineFind albums by this artist members Hugh HopperFind albums by this artist, Elton DeanFind albums by this artist and John MarshallFind albums by this artist continued during the 2000s to keep the SM flame alive by leading two SM-related groups: Soft Machine LegacyFind albums by this artist (with guitarist John EtheridgeFind albums by this artist) and Soft WorksFind albums by this artist (with guitarist Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist). During the 2003 Soft Works Japanese tour Hopper and Dean contacted two Japanese Master musicians: keyboards player Hoppy KamiyamaFind albums by this artist (Gong FamilyFind albums by this artist) and drummer Yoshida TatsuyaFind albums by this artist (Acid Mothers TempleFind albums by this artist) to create an ad hoc quartet called Soft MountainFind albums by this artist. The quartet engaged in a one-day recording session, playing completely improvised music, the result of which is presented on this album. The brilliant music is a mixture of SM related free Jazz-Rock and more Jazz oriented free blowing improvisations. The performances are highly spirited and the virtuosity of the participants is plainly evident. Every SM fan should have a field day with this wonderful addition to the extensive legacy of the group’s music.

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