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Studio Album, released in 1974, Netherlands.

Nu moet ik toch even iets Nedelands spotten.

Jazz rock / fusion uit Zwolle.


The progressive rock group Scope was founded in Zwolle, The Netherlands in 1971. The band was founded by Henk Zomer (drums) and Rik Elings (keyboards, flute) who knew each other from high school where they played together in a band called Strange Power. Under this name they recorded two singles in 1971, That"s the way/Turn me loose and Tenderfoot/Spring. With the addition of Rens Nieuwland (guitar) and Erik Raayman (bass guitar) they became Scope. In the coming years they play a lot throughout The Netherlands and Germany. In 1974 they recorded their debut in Germany for Negram label.


Their music is mainly set upon 70"s jazz-rock / fusion standards, with reminiscences of Mahavishnu Orchestra, but it also drinks from the fountain of their contemporary Dutch Symphonic Prog peers, like Solution and Focus. In 1982, the group was revived by Rik, Henk, Theo de Jong (b, ex-Taurus) and a succession of guitar players.




Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Watch Your Step (6:20)
2. Can You Follow Me (6:40)
3. Kayakokolishi (7:19)
4. Yesternight"s Dream (1:40)
5. Description (6:30)
6. Walpurgis Night (9:49)
7. Chewing Gum Telegram (4:50)
8. The Queen Can Do No Wrong (3:10)

Total Time: 46:18


Line-up / Musicians

- Rik Elings / Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond organ, Grand piano, flute, Mini-moog
- Rens Nieuwland / guitar
- Henk Zomer / drums, percussion
- Erik Raayman / bass, Grand piano, percussion

Guest:
- Jochen Petersen / Soprano saxophone