Triumvirat/Rare Live Collection 1972-1980

Triumvirate was formed in 1969, released their first album in 1972, and was later called Germany’s E.L&P.The best surviving collection of rare live recordings from their debut in 1972 or 1980.・Compiled with quality, sound board & audience sound source. The band started out as a trio consisting of composer and keyboardist Jürgen Fritz, a graduate of the Cologne School of Music, drummer Hans Batelt, and bassist and vocalist Helmut Källen. And the live performances in Cologne, Germany on March 17, 1972, immediately after the release of the debut album, and in New York on October 5, 1974, are recorded from the valuable audience master sound source at that time. In addition, ABC:TV in 1974 and a live performance in Philadelphia in 1975 are must-hears as soundboard sound sources of the 1970s. Furthermore, the rock festival live held in Mainz, Germany on April 30, 1980 was a 6-piece band with a guitar and saxophone added to the trio, and this sound board sound source is also rare. Recognized as the most successful German rock band in America in the 70’s, this is a must-listen item for progressive rock and German rock fans. DISC ONE : 01. Tropical Capricorn/02. Ride In The Night/03. Eleven Kids/04. Mr. 5% Pt. 1+2/05. E Minor 5/9 Minor / 5 [Live At Theater Am Weisshaus, Cologne , Germany March 17th 1972 : Audience Recordings] 06. School Days/07. Triangle [Live from ABC-TV 1974 :Soundboard Recordings] 08. The Capital Of Power/09. The Deadly Dream Of Freedom/10. The March To The Eternal City [Live In Philadelphia 1975 :Soundboard Recordings] DISC TWO : 01. The Burning Sword Of Capua/02. Illusions On A Double Dimple (Flashback / School Days)/03. Triangle/04. Dimplicity / Last Dance/05. Mister Ten Per Cent [Live At New York Academy Of Music, New York October 5th 1974 : Audience Recordings] 06. For You/07. Waterfall/08. Twice/09. We’re Rich On What We’ve Got/10. Cooler/11 . Games/12. Coinon Groove/13. Party Life [Live At Rheingoldhalle, Mainz, Germany April 30th 1980 :Soundboard [Recordings]