One of my favs of all time. I saw Soft Machine March 1968 at Hunter College. They were 2nd on the bill with Jimi Hendrix. We had never heard of them. The first record was not even out. They opened with Hope For Happiness and did what turned out to be the whole of the 1st LP. By the time they finished their set, we thought Hendrix was doomed. How could he possibly follow them? They were all sitting down, no guitar player. Mike Ratlidge did things with his Lowrey organ the knee levers etc that were *insane*. Nevertheless, Jimi was even *more awesome"! I saw them 2 more times that year and then at the Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village 1972 with Hugh Hopper and Elton Dean. They basically did the entire Vol. 2 LP. Incredible. There were @ 20 people in the audience. Louden Wainwright lll was the support act.
I think Robert said that during their tour with Hendrix is where they really started playing all the songs together as the crowd at that time was not really there to see them. (pretty sure he was joking. For me Third is pure magic first two albums are the songs are wonderful. There is an early early video in colour mind you of Soft Machine and you get to see Mike Ratledge up close with his own Hendrix perm and light blue tint glasses. If I could be part of any band it would be soft machine
Thank you Dereck. Because of this video, you turned me onto Soft Machine and I am hooked big time. Back in the day, I listened to VDGG, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, etc., but fell into a bad habit of just recycling my music collection without venturing out to new music. Saw your video on Soft Machine - started to research them and all I have to say is - THANKS!! Not only do I enjoy Soft Machine, I'm looking forward to seeing the current Soft Machine lineup this Fall in a small club in the Midwest. Thanks Dereck for the new ideas on bands and love your taste in music!
I've seen a couple of your vids and have to say....just from the fact that you love both Soft Machine AND the Chameleons says enough about your taste for me! Cheers! S.
The Softs hold a unique place in rock/jazz history, as they were the first such band to play at the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London in the 70s and up until then, the Proms was wholly a classical music festival. I only caught them once at the Festival Hall in London and during the interval, they introduced their friend Ivor Cutler, who amused us during the interval with his verse, prose and lyrics while accompanying himself on his harmonium. (you could here a pin drop) The Softs were also one of the few bands that could boast having Alan Holdsworth in their ranks (that's what I call credentials) My favourite album, Bundles.
I don't know if you remember the video that I did were I found an original copy of Soft Machine's debut in a neighbor's barrel? One man's trash is..... Rob/Boston
I am listening to volume two, I can't believe after 50 years I still can't wait for the next note to try and figure out what the hell that means and then it comes to why are we sleeping and my headphones explode into my brain and bring the past back to me and Robert is standing right beside me singing in my ear such melancholy, why
@@dereckvon Loving your stuff, I was very fixated on the early stuff because I love Wyatt's drumming. I came across 7 and that's one heck of an album and encouraged me to listen to the later stuff as well. Saw them live last year, thought they might be too old to produce the goods, I was glad to be proven wrong. Have you ever been into Gong and the offshoot bands? If not try Camembert Electrique or Angel's Egg. They were connected to Soft Machine through Daevid Allen. 🙂
My name is Steven I am from around Virginia Beach Virginia saw them with Hendrix and 69 I've never been the same I can tell you so many stories about this band I'd have to say they were also my number one band and I'm glad to found this site Robert Wyatt is my hero and Mike Rutledge it's just awesome
I don't like being spoken to in certain ways and this is one. I'll address my concerns as I feel the need. If I feel an offense I'll speak it. I'll decide when to chill out.
I would like to hear what you think of the new Johnny Marr single called 'Upstarts'. It is a little bit different seeing him in the lead singer role but his guitar playing is still great. Different than what I expected but not bad at all. Rob
Heyo Dereck...you were definitely NOT on my mind when I mentioned that...I appreciate where you come from be it positive or negative...I'm not always in an upbeat positive frame of mind...as today I'm having a stressed out fucked up day dealing with the public/patients...and this is a day where I lose faith in humankind... but that will pass and tomorrow will bring something else to deal with....the human experience is the great equalizer...I'm right there with ya...Mark
I really like the soft machine on vinyl, quite liked volume 2, third and fourth... even some of the ones without any original soft machines left in the group which is a bit odd.
Aloha Dereck, thanks for the video. I do appreciate your comments on music, I couldn't agree more about so much of rock and especially Kiss. I kinda like that buzz thing too. Cheers and don't forget, music will never let you down.
Dereck, always good to hear one express themselves. I've grown up with friends being honest about music/ bands. It doesn't phase me. Oh yeah and that SBTRk record is terrible. Keep on moving up.
I can't believe I never heard of the soft machine back then....love jazz-rock fusion, yet never heard these guys - now I'm hooked. Great music - thanks. By the way, you have an interesting and great taste in music, Dereck!
Just subscribed, don’t know if your still doing this but... Awesome. Robert Wyatt is one of my favorite poets. And early soft machine has big place in my heart!
One of my favs of all time. I saw Soft Machine March 1968 at Hunter College. They were 2nd on the bill with Jimi Hendrix. We had never heard of them. The first record was not even out. They opened with Hope For Happiness and did what turned out to be the whole of the 1st LP. By the time they finished their set, we thought Hendrix was doomed. How could he possibly follow them? They were all sitting down, no guitar player. Mike Ratlidge did things with his Lowrey organ the knee levers etc that were *insane*. Nevertheless, Jimi was even *more awesome"! I saw them 2 more times that year and then at the Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village 1972 with Hugh Hopper and Elton Dean. They basically did the entire Vol. 2 LP. Incredible. There were @ 20 people in the audience. Louden Wainwright lll was the support act.
Wow.
@@dereckvon they also played in Mamaroneck NY. My little town. Typical sound problems at the Movie theater. Btw. I love your channel my friend.
I think Robert said that during their tour with Hendrix is where they really started playing all the songs together as the crowd at that time was not really there to see them. (pretty sure he was joking. For me Third is pure magic first two albums are the songs are wonderful. There is an early early video in colour mind you of Soft Machine and you get to see Mike Ratledge up close with his own Hendrix perm and light blue tint glasses. If I could be part of any band it would be soft machine
Thank you Dereck. Because of this video, you turned me onto Soft Machine and I am hooked big time. Back in the day, I listened to VDGG, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, etc., but fell into a bad habit of just recycling my music collection without venturing out to new music. Saw your video on Soft Machine - started to research them and all I have to say is - THANKS!! Not only do I enjoy Soft Machine, I'm looking forward to seeing the current Soft Machine lineup this Fall in a small club in the Midwest. Thanks Dereck for the new ideas on bands and love your taste in music!
Soft Machine means the world to me. Volume Two was my introduction to the Canterbury scene and I haven't been the same since then.
Vol 2 and Third are two of the most original records ever. A must.
dereck and soft machine is a golden combination.
@7:08 - I think it`s 7/8, but he might be doing some variations, a live version were called 11/8, not shure if it the same theme though
I've seen a couple of your vids and have to say....just from the fact that you love both Soft Machine AND the Chameleons says enough about your taste for me! Cheers! S.
The Softs hold a unique place in rock/jazz history, as they were the first such band to play at the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London in the 70s and up until then, the Proms was wholly a classical music festival.
I only caught them once at the Festival Hall in London and during the interval, they introduced their friend Ivor Cutler, who amused us during the interval with his verse, prose and lyrics while accompanying himself on his harmonium. (you could here a pin drop)
The Softs were also one of the few bands that could boast having Alan Holdsworth in their ranks (that's what I call credentials)
My favourite album, Bundles.
"Butts and Breasteses", lol 😂
classic dereck.
I don't know if you remember the video that I did were I found an original copy of Soft Machine's debut in a neighbor's barrel? One man's trash is.....
Rob/Boston
I am listening to volume two, I can't believe after 50 years I still can't wait for the next note to try and figure out what the hell that means and then it comes to why are we sleeping and my headphones explode into my brain and bring the past back to me and Robert is standing right beside me singing in my ear such melancholy, why
Pretty new to your stuff Dereck so you might have done this before but ever doe anything in the Brian Jonestown Massacre?
I like them but not enough to buy.
Riposano in pace...Hugh, Elton, Kevin. Grazie di tutto.
Don't overlook Karl Jenkins era Softs as I did for years, they've done some good stuff. Softs still touring and still worth seeing with Theo Travis.
This is an old video, friend.
@@dereckvon Loving your stuff, I was very fixated on the early stuff because I love Wyatt's drumming. I came across 7 and that's one heck of an album and encouraged me to listen to the later stuff as well. Saw them live last year, thought they might be too old to produce the goods, I was glad to be proven wrong. Have you ever been into Gong and the offshoot bands? If not try Camembert Electrique or Angel's Egg. They were connected to Soft Machine through Daevid Allen. 🙂
@@dodibenabba1378 Keep watching the videos. I have all of them. Thanks.
My name is Steven I am from around Virginia Beach Virginia saw them with Hendrix and 69 I've never been the same I can tell you so many stories about this band I'd have to say they were also my number one band and I'm glad to found this site Robert Wyatt is my hero and Mike Rutledge it's just awesome
I don't like being spoken to in certain ways and this is one. I'll address my concerns as I feel the need. If I feel an offense I'll speak it. I'll decide when to chill out.
Didn't think so but it's always good to say what one is thinking. I hope your evening is relaxing.
Listening for the first time Johnny knows how to get the sound right. I wouldn't buy it.
awesomeness.
That wasn't friendly. What the hell did you leave that comment for?!
I would like to hear what you think of the new Johnny Marr single called 'Upstarts'. It is a little bit different seeing him in the lead singer role but his guitar playing is still great. Different than what I expected but not bad at all.
Rob
Heyo Dereck...you were definitely NOT on my mind when I mentioned that...I appreciate where you come from be it positive or negative...I'm not always in an upbeat positive frame of mind...as today I'm having a stressed out fucked up day dealing with the public/patients...and this is a day where I lose faith in humankind... but that will pass and tomorrow will bring something else to deal with....the human experience is the great equalizer...I'm right there with ya...Mark
You have great taste for shoegaze and definitely have very good decals
how about this
The Lavender Faction - Four Riffs For Joe - Full EP (HD)
I really like the soft machine on vinyl, quite liked volume 2, third and fourth... even some of the ones without any original soft machines left in the group which is a bit odd.
Aloha Dereck, thanks for the video. I do appreciate your comments on music, I couldn't agree more about so much of rock and especially Kiss. I kinda like that buzz thing too. Cheers and don't forget, music will never let you down.
Dereck, always good to hear one express themselves. I've grown up with friends being honest about music/ bands. It doesn't phase me. Oh yeah and that SBTRk record is terrible. Keep on moving up.
I can't believe I never heard of the soft machine back then....love jazz-rock fusion, yet never heard these guys - now I'm hooked. Great music - thanks. By the way, you have an interesting and great taste in music, Dereck!
Just subscribed, don’t know if your still doing this but... Awesome. Robert Wyatt is one of my favorite poets. And early soft machine has big place in my heart!
Soft Machine 2 is a fantastic album. ..a bit more playful and accessible than the later SM albums. A great balance between Hopper, Wyatt and Ratledge.
This is the first time I've seen someone not in Soft Machine or someone I've not shown Soft Machine discuss them. Awesome.
You pulled your Soft Machine record so I decided to play mine!!!!!!
I would love to know more about Ilation the label is it sonic or sonig? I have to find a copy. thank you
Fourth is awesome.
What's up Dereck!? A place to bury strangers sounds really good. I have to hear more of that.
I remember.
A Place to Bury Strangers do indeed kick ass. "Exploding Head" is my favourite of theirs.
Sonig. Try sonig dot com
Wow! The Sonig comp is superb. I had no idea it was on vinyl. I need to find it!
As long as he lies perfectly still was the track that hooked me. Magical.
K label!!!! Oh how I miss thee, RobertYAY!!!!
THIS BAND MADE MY DAY AN NIGHT NEVER SOLD OUT !!!
Sanders is a bad ass. Period!
He he love this stuff
thank you found it. Yeah
When I can't see your face it makes it hard to know. I have the right to respond as I feel.
Always loved soft machine Kevin Ayers a wonderful song writer but when Hugh Hopper joined took them off to amazing heights.