V.D.G.G. Van Der Graaf Generator/Italy 1972

This is a high-quality audience recording of a performance in Brescia, Italy on May 21st from the 1972 European tour accompanying the release of “Pawn Hearts”. The recordings this time are top-class for a 1972 audience, and the pitch has been just right, recreating the sharpened, unique world that only this band could express. There are plenty of highlights to listen to, such as “Hite Hammer”, where Banton’s distorted organ creates an exquisite psychedelic feel, “Darkness”, where Hammill’s aggressive vocal work is very impressive, “Lemmings”, where the improvisations that unfold brilliantly, “Man-Erg”, where various beats are beautifully intertwined, and “Killer”, where the dynamics in the tension are terrifyingly cool. This is the ultimate item that allows you to experience the infinitely dark and avant-garde V.D.G.G.’s spectacular performance in real life. Disc 1/1. White Hammer 2. Darkness 3. Lemmings 4. Man-Erg 5. W 6. Killer 7. Lost Disc 2/1. Octopus1/Theme One/Octopus2 2. Aquarian (Live at Travagliato, Brescia, Italy 21st May 1972 GREAT SOUND) Peter Hammill – Guitar, Piano, Vocals Hugh Banton – Bass, Keyboards, Piano David Jackson – Sax, Flute Guy Evans – Drums