1979... talk about before its time. You can hear serious electronica/techno system 7/Orb in this. If someone young hears me playing techno, I get that look... as if you're a dad dancing at a wedding. I like to remind them they never invented the wheel, or I tell them to fuck off... one or the other. :)
I remember the squaddies from Stonedhenge..and Green drifting across the site as the Summer solctice took it's course..Glad you made it to this point! Just made it myself too..Peace mate.
I think this track captures the moment where Steve pointed towards his future incarnation as System 7. Still a fantastic track, from a terrific album. Loved Steve's stuff right from his early days with Gong through to the System 7 / Mirror System stuff.
1977, the year that Hawkwind ran out of fuel for the generator. Saw Hillage twice in 1978 on tour for the Green album in Swindon and somewhere else, I think it was Paignton in Devon? Almost made the Poole gig too but was on duty at the time. A lifetime ago.
I echo those who were astonished at how this album lives up to its packaging. Perfect album cover art, incredible blend of rock and electronics, where most bands couldn't figure it out, how to do space rock psychedelia. Steve Hillage was like Gong and Hawkwind: sophisticated at embracing this world and the astronomical realm.
I bought this when it first came out in the late 70s when I was a young squaddie based three miles from Stonehenge and I'd forgotten how good it was. Nobody in my billet bar a cook who was also a teapot pixie liked it. The others preferred 'John Travolta and Olivia Newton John' How sad is that?
Stereotypically sad. Did you ever make it to the Henge festival then? Loads of squaddies used to be there, having a great time. Best time of my life, has to be said.
I was listening to this when I was in my early teens in the early 90's. He was my favourite artist for years and I saw him playing live with System 7 many times. The man is a genius, Thanks for posting!
What a classic album! I was listening to this back in 1978 at the age 14, after discovering Steve Hillage from "GREEN". Man, he was ahead of his time, and even more so by todays standard given the descending level of pop music. Thanks for bringing some great music to public view.
Green, one of the best albums ever produced, also my first Steve Hillage album. The rest swiftly followed into my collection. I was 15 in 1978, weren't they great times?
@WG1807 well I like Hillage too and yup Green is the best one, I'm 32 years and discover this band a few years ago though Ozric Tentacles fans mentiooning him.
I like the Ozric Tentacles muisc though out my whole life.
Not a very good solo, though.
lalogreiner 3 months ago
@lalogreiner then your not a huge hillage fan if you dont think he's good, not all music is for everyone, everybody has different taste in music.
MrPsa19 2 months ago
1979... talk about before its time. You can hear serious electronica/techno system 7/Orb in this. If someone young hears me playing techno, I get that look... as if you're a dad dancing at a wedding. I like to remind them they never invented the wheel, or I tell them to fuck off... one or the other. :)
GhibliFan1 3 months ago
I remember the squaddies from Stonedhenge..and Green drifting across the site as the Summer solctice took it's course..Glad you made it to this point! Just made it myself too..Peace mate.
ZEROTHEHERO1960 7 months ago
i remember playing this on my shortwave pirate radio station .. or lack of motivation radio as i called it at the time ...
jonjuliecat 7 months ago
I think this track captures the moment where Steve pointed towards his future incarnation as System 7. Still a fantastic track, from a terrific album. Loved Steve's stuff right from his early days with Gong through to the System 7 / Mirror System stuff.
pvincent 9 months ago
1977, the year that Hawkwind ran out of fuel for the generator. Saw Hillage twice in 1978 on tour for the Green album in Swindon and somewhere else, I think it was Paignton in Devon? Almost made the Poole gig too but was on duty at the time. A lifetime ago.
fredders56 9 months ago
I echo those who were astonished at how this album lives up to its packaging. Perfect album cover art, incredible blend of rock and electronics, where most bands couldn't figure it out, how to do space rock psychedelia. Steve Hillage was like Gong and Hawkwind: sophisticated at embracing this world and the astronomical realm.
vaspers 1 year ago
@vaspers you forgot too mentioin Ozric Tentacles. lol
MrPsa19 2 months ago
Nice to know theres other Hillage fans out there!
sn00pyize 1 year ago
im 53 and steve brought me up god bless him, a musical genius,thanx steve and miqet
thecamerons11 1 year ago
What a guitar solo and the keyboards are f*****g epic!
MrAlSimpson 1 year ago
what a mind-crunchingly fantastic intro. Love Steve Hillage.
ZEROTHEHERO1960 1 year ago
superb..timeless! ty :-)
SUNSHINESBETER 1 year ago
I bought this when it first came out in the late 70s when I was a young squaddie based three miles from Stonehenge and I'd forgotten how good it was. Nobody in my billet bar a cook who was also a teapot pixie liked it. The others preferred 'John Travolta and Olivia Newton John' How sad is that?
fredders56 1 year ago 4
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Stereotypically sad. Did you ever make it to the Henge festival then? Loads of squaddies used to be there, having a great time. Best time of my life, has to be said.
WG1807 9 months ago
@fredders56 Totally, utterly, completely sad.
lalogreiner 3 months ago
light years ahead of its time
zuton100 1 year ago
Man, I remember getting wasted in Manley Road Whalley Range with this on the stereo.. Amazing track.
Now I'm off to find the glorious Om riff. Thanks for the sparks Steve.
riches2004x 1 year ago
awesome
mproch1 2 years ago
I was listening to this when I was in my early teens in the early 90's. He was my favourite artist for years and I saw him playing live with System 7 many times. The man is a genius, Thanks for posting!
tomrrs 2 years ago
i love steve hillage!!!! :DD
lovemusic1882 2 years ago
Nice. Nice to hear. I like. I like this.
PHDROD 2 years ago
What a classic album! I was listening to this back in 1978 at the age 14, after discovering Steve Hillage from "GREEN". Man, he was ahead of his time, and even more so by todays standard given the descending level of pop music. Thanks for bringing some great music to public view.
diydummy 2 years ago 9
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Green, one of the best albums ever produced, also my first Steve Hillage album. The rest swiftly followed into my collection. I was 15 in 1978, weren't they great times?
WG1807 9 months ago
@WG1807 well I like Hillage too and yup Green is the best one, I'm 32 years and discover this band a few years ago though Ozric Tentacles fans mentiooning him.
I like the Ozric Tentacles muisc though out my whole life.
MrPsa19 2 months ago
Thanks 4 posting. This song was my introduction to all things Gong.
Elcerritogooze 2 years ago
Hey Screwy Butrago! get out of your room!
Elcerritogooze 2 years ago