Montreal - Hansford
Rowe's HRIII merges with Gong Expresso! Gong alumni Francois Causse, Benoit
Moerlen and Hansford Rowe join HRIII guitarist Julien Sandiford for the
recording of the new album by Gong Expresso titled “Decadence.”
Says Hansford, “
'Decadence' is the title tune on the new Gong Expresso album. Here the word
means 'falling away.' I hope this tune and all the music on the album somehow
addresses this in an unadorned, direct way. When I play with these 3 musicians
I am convinced there is something special happening. Benoit Moerlen (vibes,
marimba) and Francois Causse (drums, perc) and I began playing together in
early 1977 in PM's Gong and our rapport is of the kind only long term
relationships can provide. On the other hand Julien who is 25 has been alive
less time than I have been playing with the others. Yet our musical
relationship feels infinitely long. We are recording in two cities, Paris and
Montreal. Francois' studio in Paris is a tuned percussion church and Piccolo
Studios in Montreal is owned by Denis Savage who is co-producing with the band.
He is known for his work with Celine Dion.”
Featuring:
Francois Causse -
drums, percussion
Julien Sandiford -
guitar
Benoit Moerlen -
vibes, marimba
Hansford Rowe - bass
PM's Gong was a major
branch of the massive Gong tree. In the mid 1970's drummer Pierre Moerlen
separated from Daevid Allen marking an end to the Flying Teapot period and a
powerful jazz/rock unit was formed and signed to Virgin Records. Pierre's
brother Benoit Moerlen, Hansford Rowe, Francois Causse, Allan Holdsworth were
core members. Many major guests joined them both on albums and touring. Mick
Taylor, Mike Oldfield, and French violinist Didier Lockwood were key
participants. Mike Oldfield occasionally used the PMG rhythm section for
touring also calling on members for albums such as “Ommadawn”, “Incantations”,
“Exposed” and “Platinum.” Pierre Moerlen sadly passed away on May 5th, 2005.
In concert Gong
Expresso mines their huge repertoire and has exceptional guests joining them
regularly. Along with finishing their new album, the band will be releasing a
new video soon.
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