SCOPE 1st LP Self-Titled Dutch Psych Prog Jazz Rock Krautrock LP Soft Machine
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Description
Original Dutch pressing on the Atlantic label from 1974.
Condition: Sleeve: EX
Record: EX
Reviews: Scope is an obscure Dutch band from the 70's that was raised from the ashes of Strange Power. The fact they are almost unknown in the Jazz Rock / Prog scene does not make justice to their ability of playing infectious / grooving / highly enjoyable pieces of music. Their songs are inventive and refreshing, all instrumental, and with the virtuoso interventionism of most of the players. With emphasis on the Drum work by Henk Zomer, the guitar soloing of Rens Nieuwland and the occasional flute derivations of Rik Elings.
The tempo changes, jazzy soloing and perfect rhythmic section are easily capable of capturing the listener's attention and make him bounce his head while shaking his body (oh yeah! This is what happens to me when listening to this lost jewel). The 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. This results in an explosive mix that has conquered my affection.
This is a great album to revival the origins and roots of the scene we still love and cherish after all these years. And if it is true that the fusion genre has been largely developed and enriched throughout the years, it is also true that some of its best works come from its cradle years. Scope I is a living proof of that!
(Nuno, Prognosis)
Formed in Zwolle in 1971,SCOPE were a four-member Jazz-Prog outfit, who was born out of the ashes of the band ''Strange power''. Founding members were drummer Henk Zomer and keyboardist/flutist Rik Elings. Reportedly the band started as a Symphonic rock group, but soon they switched to a more jazzy progressive style. SCOPE played a lot of gigs in their country and Germany and finally they recorded their self-titled debut on German ground.
Their style is a combination of Classic Progressive Rock with Canterbury influences and Jazz Rock of the RETURN TO FOREVER school. Guitarist Ren Nieuwland performs fantastically with a variety of tempos, as he was given a lot of space for endless, improvisational and delightful solos, not far from JOHN MCLAUGHLIN's work with the MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA. Elings is also on the top of this performance with his nice electric piano in the vein of CHICK COREA, while he also plays some dominant organ parts in a couple of songs. The funky bass lines belong to talented bassist Erik Raayman, while Zomer is also present with some steady and confident drumming. Parts of the album are characterized by the massive interplays of the members, reminding of their fellows SUPERSISTER and there are also some really dark parts with haunting flutes and slow guitars, where the band comes closer than ever to Classic 70's Progressive Rock. For fans of varied, instrumental, jazzy progressive rock played with inspiration and talent, this is a great musical adventure. Essential for the fans of the afore-mentioned styles.
(Psarros, Progarchives)
Tracks: Can you follow me (R. Nieuwland) [6:40] Chewing gum telegram (R. Elings) [4:50] Description (R. Elings) [6:30] Kayakokolishi (R. Elings) [7:19] The queen can do no wrong (R. Elings) [3:10] Walpurgis night (R. Elings) [9:49] Watch your step (R. Elings) [6:20] Yesternight's dream (R. Nieuwland) [1:40]
Musicians: Rik Elings: Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond organ, grand piano, flute, mini-moog Henk Zomer: Drums, percussion Rens Nieuwland: Guitar Erik Raayman: Bass guitar, grand piano, percussion
Guest: Jochen Petersen: Soprano saxophone
Information: Produced by Jochen Petersen and Scope. Engineered by Volker Heintzen Photography by William Reppel Design by Giovanni Tonino and Scope Recorded at studio Maschen te Hamburg, Germany
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