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Offering — “Magma Présente Offering” (2003)
1986–93 complete studio recordings, 4CD boxset, remastered edition


Offering came to the world as one of Christian Vander's post Magma projects, functioning throughout the later half of the 80s up till the early 90s Offering ventures into territory where only Magma's 'Merci' dared the tread. While the 70s Magma revolved around a more classical interpretation, Offering shows Vander's fascination with Coltrane's acoustic inspired Jazz blossom into full realization. Offering is sited by many as Christian Vander's most praised post-Magma project. 
Offering takes a step aside from Magma's tight formulas, introducing compositions of a much looser, improvisational design. Vander's drumming expertises sadly take to the bench, while focusing more specifically on vocal experimentations alongside his wife Stella. We hear an evolution of the soul-scat vocals utilized throughout Magma's 1984 album 'Merci'. Offering went on to record 3 albums, which hold many draw backs for most listeners. Much of the time the musical insights become quite unfocused and produces a patchy final product
Their latest recording 'A Fiieh' is their most concise document; bring in a full line-up including the likes of Isabelle Feullebois, Philippe Dardelle and Emmanuel Borghi. The usually suspect are augmented by four other percussionist, four vocalist and one Keyboardist. The style becomes dark, minimalist and even a little more symphonic. While the epic 'Purificatem' reverts back into the familiar vibe of the two prior albums.
Boasting as one of Vander's most accomplished post-Magma projects, this will appease Christian Vander fans, but could still facilitate your average listener's enjoyment.



Gerne: Progressive rock/Zeuhl
Land: France
uitgave : 2003
Audio codec : FLAC
Type rip : image+.cue
Bitrate Audio : lossless
Duur : 03:34:35


CD-1: Offering I–II (1986)

Tracks:
1. Offering (Part 1) [08:02.427]
2. Earth [10:29.307]
3. Joïa [17:32.627]
4. C’est pour Nous [08:07.640]
5. Love In The Darkness [10:34.227]
6. Tilim M’Dohm [02:37.733]
7. Mazur Kujiawiak Oberek (triptyque) [04:59.427]
8. Solitude [04:07.413]
9. Ügüma Mà Mëlimëh Gïngeh [03:43.547]

Line-up:
Christian Vander — vocals, Rhodes, piano, drums (1), tambourin (1, 3), bells (3)
Stella Vander — vocals, maracas (3)
Guy Khalifa — vocals, flute, Rhodes, piano
Simon Goubert — Rhodes, piano, vocals (2)
Pierre Marcault — percussion (2, 4)
Jean Marc Jafet — bass (2)
Marc Delouya — drums (2)
Christian Martinez — trumpet (1, 4)
Jacques Bolognesi — trombone (1, 4)


CD-2: Offering III (1990)

Track:
1. Another Day [44:07.653]

Line-up:
Christian Vander — vocals, drums, percussion, Fender piano, flutes
Stella Vander — vocals, percussion
Isabelle Feuillebois — vocals
Guy Khalifa — vocals
Emmanuel Borghi — piano
Pierre Michel Sivadier — keyboards
Philippe Dardelle — double bass
Jean Claude Buire — drums


CD-3: Offering IV (1987–89)


Tracks:
1. Out Of This World {*}{music by J.Coltrane} [32:33.480]
2. Offering (Part 2) [02:06.627]
3. Ehn Deïss [05:13.040]

Line-up:
Christian Vander — vocals, drums, piano, Fender Rhodes (2), percussion (2)
Stella Vander — vocals
Isabelle Feuillebois — vocals (3)
Alex Ferrand — vocals (3)
Guy Khalifa — flute, vocals (3)
Simon Goubert — piano (1), Fender Rhodes (3), vocals (3)
René Garber — saxophone (1)
Frederic Briet — double bass (1, 3)
Pierre Marcault — percussion (3)


Tracks:
1. Hymne Kobaïen (variation improvisée) [04:35.453]
2. Cosmos [05:21.293]
3. A Fiïèh [10:26.387]
4. La Marche Celeste [05:30.747]
5. Magnifi [03:43.547]
6. Purificatem (accord des instruments) [04:17.773]
7. Purificatem [26:22.867]

Line-up:
Christian Vander — vocals, keyboards, piano, glockenspiel (4)
Stella Vander — vocals
Isabelle Feuillebois — vocals
Julie Vander — vocals (3, 4)
Benedicte Ragu — vocals (4)
Addie Deat — vocals (4)
Jean François Deat — vocals (4)
Jean Christophe Gamet — vocals (4)
Emmanuel Borghi — piano (2, 3)
Pierre Michel Sivadier — keyboards
Philippe Dardelle — double bass (4, 6, 7)
Alex Ferrand — alto saxophone (6, 7)
Marc Delouya — percussion (2, 3), drums (6, 7)
Jean Claude Buire — percussion (2), drums (3)
Pierre Marcault — percussion (2, 3)
Ogun — tambourin (6, 7)


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