Stomu Yamash'ta - Crossing the line

[crystalrunez]

This album deeply touched me and I think it's my favorite of all time. I like the dreamy and powerful feeling of this music and the story. Everything on this album is perfect and hearing it brings me back to a long-lost time of my life that is very dear.

[composer369]

Just because synth was not considered good or important does not lessen the great power of this music; it still stands as a testament to Progressive rock and roll & personally I LOVE Klaus Schulze on this album. I feel the producer's comments here are peremptory & possibly a bit "anti-synth" for anyone that really understands what Klaus did & it's in-your-face quality. I love it !

[timcanhear]

Could be my all time favorite album. I've listened to it at least once every year since its release in 76.

[zauzari]

The sun is rising inside...

[belinson]

i left my Album at home 26 years ago i use to listen to it so much that my mom use to scream please another album

thank you for sharing this album

way ahead of its time pure Masterpiece

[pageperpage]

...thumbs up if travis from coheed and cambria brought you here (from the Fiction Will See the Real dvd). Haha

[danmcgrath1969]

this guitar solo by pat thrall on the live album steals the show...nearly perfect...1976...unreal...feel almost always eclipses shred...goodnight everybody...

[Densquire]

I was 14...omg .This LP followed me from first time i eard it.I will never forget.One of the best music i ever eard....

......around the axis of a dream..possibilities

[babylionbee]

so beautiful, what a song, what great artists 

[udothr]

Long sought, finally found.

Very great thanks for the uploader!!!

[loutones]

Paul Buckmaster wrote the string arrangement for the live London Symphony studio recording around Pat's solo. We did Go live in Paris as well and then the Group toured US with album going top 40 Billboard. Was quite an historic recording with Steve, Stomu and Michael - in addition Al Di Meola (Return to Forever, Chick Corea) , Klaus Schuilze (Tangerine Dream), among others. Great to see the music still being appreciated 35-years later. Peace and keep tapping your foot to the music. Cheers. -Lou-

[augustmaquet]

@loutones Michael Tsarion is the worlds premier conspiracy researcher/lecturer/author. Dr. Bill Deagle, Leo Zagami, Jordan Maxwell and Alexandre Dumas pere are highly informative as well. p.s. Melting Euphoria is similar to Ozric Tentacles and Gong.

[curlyyy68]

@loutones This song was ahead of its time. Pat Thrall couldn't have been that old at the time he played this solo. The amount of talent and sophistication on this album is certainly respectable yet what is amazing is that they all shined on this album in the beginning of their careers.  Timeless!

[ionahoopii]

@curlyyy68

Pat told me that he was basically just playing along with the track and afterward he saw Winwood and Stomu in the control room jumping around with excitement over what he had just played. Of course, you can hear how some of the string parts were arranged around what Pat played.

[curlyyy68]

@ionahoopii Thank you for sharing that with everyone. I am constantly searching

for a video of the tour but so far no luck! It would be so amazing to watch the concert.

Thanks again for all the awesome info. Regards!

[loutones]

Hi Guys — I am the co-executive producer of these albums and put the original agreement together with Chris Blackwell the president of Island records while negotiating a separate agreement for the Automatic Man band contract which I co-produced and co-wrote with the band. Yes that is Pat Thrall the lead git from Automatic Man (not Al Di Meola) playing the amazing solo here on the GO project.

[tubellarbells]

@loutones One of the greatest shows ever captured on tape and one I treasured for a long time on vinyl before the cd finally came out.I could meet and see DiMeola here in Chile back in 93 with a monster show and then with Ponty and Clarke.What a rare but miraculous concoction of talents. How come I believed it was Dimeola's solo all these years !Lucky you to have worked with these people and, yes, this is the music,still after all these years.Quality shines and sounds till today.

[MrHoracedebussyjones]

i believe the guitar solo is pat thrall..

[markhenry4th]

Having both live and studio versions of this...... I pick the studio version.

[fx662s]

ιστορικη αναφορα !

[priapsus]

This is one of those groups that never got the recognition they deserved. I tell you that there was nothing but excellent music on all three of their albums.

[Thejohnjackjoe]

stomu... great artist.. :) great song...

[kayorn]

moi aussi, quelle  époque...

[MelvinClarck]

Classe, J'ai l'album depuis 1976, Magnifique, Supers-Souvenirs !!

[TheRajhoul]

ツトム・ヤマシタ - O.S.T. / 永遠なる武道 - ART OF KILLING

[rocktube70]

先週、NHKでそれを見ました。いいぞ

[velocet1976]

I like heavy stuff, like sabbath, but prog is in my blood, and i can always turn to stuff like this...just beautiful and sends shivers down my spine.....!!!

[Wollenschrank]

Boring! Motörhead rules the world!

[Westcoasttony]

My re-appraisal of the GO sessions today is that both studio & live albums were spotty-- some brilliant moments alongside some unfortunate dreamy-kozmic synth stuff. But the playing rose to some great heights. Shrieve did some monster drumming and DiMeola played some great guitar. Steve W was at his height on these tunes. And the backup singers were something else. The Live album-- at least the side with "Crossing" and "Leo"-- is the best of the bunch.

[Stratoblaster01]

@Westcoasttony Thx for the link email you sent the other day...just got around to reading it. will definately try tracking down the two releases.  hope they're available on CD. have friends who'd like to hear them again too....w/o all the scratches from listening to them on vinyl all these years.

[steveham100]

anybody out got the live version of this ..tis the business ...but as rare as hen's teeth!

[Stratoblaster01]

The "Go Live" version with Al DiMeola blows this away. Check it out if you can find it!!! Well worth the effort of looking!!!

[Westcoasttony]

@Stratoblaster01 Absolutely agree. "Go Live" has fantastic versions of this and "Man of Leo." Some of DiMeola's best-ever work!

[Stratoblaster01]

@Westcoasttony Al sounds a lot like he does on Elegant Gypsy but the music is more ethereal than his choppy style. Too bad that each side is only about 15 minutes long if I'm not mistaken. I could be wrong about that--I lost 1300 LPs in a fire in '86 so I haven't heard it since then, but I thought Man of Leo was 14 minutes long and took up the whole side. If you got it, don't be shy about uploading....that goes for anyone else out there, too! Definately a rare gem!!!

[Westcoasttony]

@Stratoblaster01 Twenty minute siudes or so, yeah. And the tunes all run together.

[boxcarblu]

Raven Records Melbourne Australia have The 3 Go albums on a 2CD set and Floating Music & Man From The East on a single CD; bless their re-issueing hearts.

[capnbly3]

Saw these guys at Concord Pavillion in SF Bay Area in 1976 with Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer

[sabace]

the guitar solo on this is played by pat thrall &

he also plays on the live version !

[guyglowmore1]

@tubermind. i have 3 or 4 copies of this but they're quite used. still, they work and i'm sure i could spare a copy if you really want one. @rosharris thanx for posting this special gem

[0TheLaraCroft]

Fantastic and incredible stuff !

[TonyLalangue]

Gonna rip my "Go" some time soon.

[TonyLalangue]

Tough transition, without any lead time.

[pienodise]

The State-of-Art of Music.

[thehockeybear87]

This is some rare music i dont think you can get this on itunes steve winwoods last band

[tubermind]

@thehockeybear87

Director Stomo Yamashta gathered and directed a group of talented musicians, including Steve Winwood for this concept album.  It's fantastic. Mine was lent and never returned; I only have it on tape.

[iv3shf]

do you remember that on that album there was also Klaus Schulze (keyboards) and Al di Meola on guitar. Staggering just the thought of putting them together..

[tubermind]

YES -- well, I remember di Meola; I'd forgotten about the other guy -- don't have the album anymore to refer to -- it still haunts me! And of course, I remember where I was (and how old I was) when I first heard it...you?

[jphayate1]

Un magnifique et grand album. Dommage qu'il soit demeuré confidentiel en France. Me concernant, il reste attaché à bien des souvenirs. J'étais alors jeune, bercé d'illusions... La vie est passée... Merci

[jazzy1beme]

The Live version is amazing. Pat Thrall takes a solo that will make you pass out!

[jrhennen]

I have been trying to find this album EVERYWHERE!! Anyone know where I can get a copy???? I've checked ebay, Amazon, googled it...nothing...

[sabace]

this hass been re released on cd by cherry red records in the u  k !

[stynqueone]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have not heard this for decades-literally. I bought this album when it first came out and in the 80's all my albums were stolen. This album is timeless....

[guyglowmore1]

one of the climax songs on a masterpeace of an album. thanx for posting. i have both the studio and live version but it's good to hear it on utube. makes me wanna hear the whole thing. same with "when the eagle flies" and other concept works

[fansSuck]

hang on, let's get this straight. Where does Al play?

[countdumas]

ever heard of Melting Euphoria on the youtube. They are similar to Ozric Tentacles and Gong and Hawkwind.

[countdumas]

listen to Michael Tsarion on the youtube. he is the worlds premier conspiracy researcher/lecturer/author. Leo Zagami and Dr. Bill Deagle are highly informative as well.

[ashman1960]

The solo on this song is Pat Thrall.

Di Meola plays on Ghost Machine and Man of Leo. .

[plepore11220]

my parents used to play this album for me when I was like ten years old....loved it then and love it now. does anyone know if this is available on CD or digitally? Thanks for posting this

[samson98]

You can purchase this on Amazon!

[neilntm]

Try web site for cherry records they've got go live too !!

[FoxtronInk]

Al Dimeola and Klaus Schulze. Oh Yeah!!!!! Shrieve? Right On!

[trasivijf]

yeah the live version al di meola is playin', olso pat thrall.

[75stratman]

It's Pat Thrall playing the solo on this cut; check the line credits for each song.

[Eluchopsore]

definitely Al di Meola........ i know things!

[bigkidwithpc]

I have the album. Al di Meola without question.

[almost30boohoo]

HMV or Tower is best place to buy CD. It is cheaper and they get straight from authorized manufacturer.

[7upkey]

Well, I still own the old vinyl, and my memories about attending the making of this and a few other songs over in London (I came with the Schulze-crew). . .only, I wonder, what happened to the writer of the songs, Michael Quartermain? Does anyone know?

Because he also wrote a long story into my book. . .

[photorealist]

For those of you still looking for a new version I recently bought this CD (to replace my almost worn out through playing vinyl) at Amazon.

[opanashuffle]

Thanks. Had this on vinyl and it's long gone.

[Astrogalum]

Thanks for the post... I was looking about Stomu Yamashta´s albums for years in the web, but was nothing... Now I can see how many people appreciate this works, I was not so rare...

( the beginning of Al di Meola guitar solo I think is one of the most subtile lines of solo guitars of ever ) . What a stuff... S. Yamashta had the excellence of congregate masters of music around him ...

[zsnake2]

That's Pat Thrall playing the solo. He also took the solo on "Go Live In Paris"

[Astrogalum]

I didn´t know, I thought it was DiMeola playing... Anyway, good work for this guitarist of St Francisco...

Hasta luego

[Zone1242]

Great stuff. I've had the live album since it came out. Just got one of those USB turntables so I'll rip some of my favorites and post one or two.

[EMILIOMARENGO]

Sure had this in the faves rack way back then and long gone too. Thanks for posting!!

[guyglowmore1]

wow. this music has become so much a part of my life for so long. glad to find some others like it too. masterpeace music. five minutes is only an intro to the work of genius. quite an intro, the climax song. yes the "live" version is also awesome.

[PlanetBoom2]

OMG - This was always my absolute fav album and never could find the CD to replace it. Spent tons of time under the headphones listening to this - Steve Winwood and Al DiMeola. You have made me very happy!! Thank you for posting!

[dipper888bp]

Wow, the memories, I had the album, Go, could never find it again, Thanks for posting it

[dipper888bp]

anybody have the live version?

[mullah06]

Try looking for Go Live from Paris, a doubl LP on Island Records, I've got it but I don't think you can afford it !

[FoxtronInk]

Klaus Schulze, Al DiMeola,Michael Shrieve? Whatta F....! Good Stuff

[igluver15]

To all those who have been searching, I've seen this available on CD thru Barnes & Noble!

I just recently came across this discovery but only available online.

[vinto34]

i used to listen to this on my walkman outside at night under the stars lol

[countdumas]

Recomendations--- Gong, Magma, Ozric Tentacles, Melting Euphoria(not available through youtube), Eat Static, System7,Steve Hillage, OM TAT SAT

[hankyhoyo]

I still have the original album which I bought when it was released. The music stll sounds as good as when it was new. I never forgot it all these years. I wish they would release this on cd!Nice posting!

[ksh4000]

The live album "Go Live From Paris" has an awesome version of this song.

[surensand]

Line-up/Musicians

- Stomu Yamashta / percussion, piano, synthesizers

- Steve Winwood / vocals, keyboards

- Michael Shrieve / drum kit

- Klaus Schultze / synthesizers

- Al Di Meola / solo guitar

- Jerome Rimson / bass

- Pat Thrall / guitar

- Brother James / congas

- Karen Friedman / vocals

[weh3weh3]

Didn't Jerome Rimson play with Automatic Man?

[surensand]

Info on this album:-Live at the Palais des Sports in Paris on 12 June 1976, Paris

Track Listings 1. Space Song (2:29) 2. Carnival (1:18)3. Windspin (8:17) 4. Ghost Machine (3:51)5. Surfspin (2:12) 6. Time Is Here (6:58) 7. Winner Loser (5:26) 8.Solitude (2:01) 9. Nature (4:27) 10. Air Voice (2:19)

11. Crossing The Line (5:33) 12. Man Of Leo (14:22) 13. Stellar (1:22) 14. Space Requiem (3:14)

[nhito]

Sorry to say,that's Live "Go Live".

Here's studio version from "Go".

[surensand]

An old favorite..tape went missing and have been looking for GO. plz upload all the other nos from this album. Thanks for this post rosharris

[LordSatanOBoogie]

nice I have allways wanted to hear this album. Winwood is the man.

[nhito]

In addition,Klause Schulze,Pat Thrall and

some others performed in this project.

[uglyedsel]

Thanks, I was 'there' too...headphones are a must!

'...spinning on the axis of a dream..."

More Go!

[oceanchange]

I had this ages ago too. Now sadly lost (or stolen ?). Haunting. Lovely. Thank you. Stevie... great singer, from my county too.

[myhilohi]

The greatest bargain I had in my entire life! I bought this album off of the sale rack in 1979 for 2 bucks and have not stopped playing it in almost 30 years. I have litteraly worn the groves off the vinyl. Thanks for the post. Kung-Fu warriors in outer space....What a story....What music!

It reminds me to keep on pushing and never give up and makes me feel great every time I hear it.

[ksh4000]

Exact same story for me and my buddies. Bargain rack at local record store. $1 or 2. Just saw my friends for first time in 15 yrs and he brought me a cd he burned from the album for me. Try Automatic Man.

[riffroof]

This is as great as I remember it - especially through headphones and after adding &fmt=18 to the URL for high quality stereo.

[croach75]

This was one of my favourite album. Thanks for posting. A masterpiece by the masters.

[thumper3852]

This album remains so widely unknown, but in my opinion was outstanding. Winwood's best vocal effort ever and should serve to demonstrate his vocal prowess; quite the voice. I'd love to see more of "Go" put up here as well!

[FoxtronInk]

Come on, Is time to ger the rest of the videos from this albums

Foxtronix Ink

[trasivijf]

and the "live"white double album with al di meola

[Gandar9]

Sure, man ! I had that album once. Great ! But try Porcupine Tree "Normal". When you first like it, I can promise that you will be a PT fan for the rest of your life !

[lordgeneral9]

I had this LP many many moons ago...thank you