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[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

LIVE OBLIVION VOL. 1 & 2 - out today on LP, CD and digitally.

Both volumes are available with a discounted bundle option on our webshop for those of you looking to get both in one go.

Get your copy: https://t.co/WCvxhOHABG

@brianaugerb3

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

This wonderful project needs you, the dedicated Auger heads or those who generally treasure @brianaugerb3's legacy to chip in (if you can), so this documentary can take shape: https://t.co/e3LwG1GyTK

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

I need to thank those early supporters of the planned film 'Brian Auger - I Speak Music' - if you can contribute or share this link I'd be most grateful: https://t.co/j4Eywt5ZTH

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

.@brianaugerb3 got his copies of the 'Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2' 50th anniversary reissue – and they are looking marvellous!

Did you get yours yet?

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

Truly great support by MOJO and Shindig for @brianaugerb3's "Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2”. Both volumes out this Friday!

Shindig: ★★★★ “The Oblivion Express at the absolute peak of their powers”
MOJO: ★★★★ “melodious, spontaneous jams that often better the studio versions”

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

When it came to remastering the tapes from the original Wally Heider Mobile analogue tapes, @brianaugerb3 relied on his long time friend & fan, Bill Smith at United Archiving in LA – the ideal man for preserving the original recordings' aesthetic and quality from back in the 70s.

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

In 1976, @brianaugerb3’s Oblivion Express covered Herbie Hancock’s original ‘Maiden Voyage’. The band’s version was later picked up by notable Hip Hop artists such as Mos Def and Japanese DJ Mitsu The Beats.

The cover version is included in the Live Oblivion Vol. 2 - out May 10.

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

Thanks @shindigmagazine! Live Oblivion 1 & 2 is coming May 10th @GreenGabPR @SoulBankMusic
https://t.co/5D6zihZkK2

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

‘Compared to What’ taken from Live Oblivion Vol. 2' is out now on all platforms.

@brianaugerb3 in the original liner notes opines how live recordings can often have drawbacks, but "I hope that spirit shines through".

Both volumes are out May 10: https://t.co/WCvxhOHABG

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

"Pianist and Hammond organ master Auger is highly regarded as a pioneer jazzer who sought to “develop this idea of a bridge between jazz and different musical worlds.”"

You can read the full conversation @brianaugerb3 had with Prog Mag: https://t.co/AF83JUAnLU

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

My excellent friend, award winning documentary film maker Alfred George Bailey has 'gone rogue' and stolen these copies of 'Live Oblivion Vol 1 & 2 ahead of their release date of May 10th. Please apprehend this vagabond if you see him! 🤣 @SoulBankMusic

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

The ‘Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2’ recordings have been remastered by Bill Smith @ United Archiving, LA from the original 'Wally Heider Mobile' analogue tapes.

Wally Heider (1922-1989) was a renowned U.S. recording engineer and owner of recording studios in LA and SF. @brianaugerb3

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

Gem alert 💎
Watch Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express’ perform ‘Bumpin’ On Sunset’ live in 1975 at Winterland, SF.

The single is out now: https://t.co/WCvxhOHABG

Musicians:
@brianaugerb3, Jack Mills, Alex Ligertwood, Clive Chaman, Lennox Laington, David Dowle

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

For its 50th anniversary, the original ‘Live Oblivion’ recordings from the golden mid 70s are now being released across two volumes on LP, CD and digitally – out May 10th.

1st ever vinyl reissue since the 1970’s. Now available for pre-order: https://t.co/WCvxhOHABG

[soulbankmusic @SoulBankMusic]

Shuya Okino goes deep into the music of Brian Auger in his upcoming radio show!

[Shuya Okino @shuyakyotojazz]

I will play 5 songs from the box set and 8 songs from other albums tomorrow. I hope Japanese listeners can enjoy Brian Auger special program on my radio show. #tcr897

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

And back to 1965 now, The Steam Packet, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, @rodstewart and myself.. doing some steaming…live! @longJohnBaldry1

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

When Julie Driscoll & I got to hang with The Queen Of Soul!

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

This is very cool, Oscar Brown Jnr introduces The Jimmy Smith Trio - clip from 'Jazz Scene USA' 1962 - the whole show in on You Tube and you need to see it!

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

This is incredible.... colour footage of Jimmy McGriff in 1960s Paris!! Here's a clip, the full track is on You Tube
https://t.co/0RNLMv193Q

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

The Trinity playing Booker T’s ‘Red Beans & Rice’ 1967 on French TV show ‘The Baton Rouge Sessions’ ❤️@BookerTJones

[Brian Auger @brianaugerb3]

'Complete Oblivion' - The definitive Oblivion Express collection of the 6 studio albums is still available in vinyl, CD box set and digital formats - I am delighted with it - I think you will be too! https://t.co/zDjtHZ34Dl