'Les
Voix' is the first release on this label, recorded at the Douarnenez concert,
August 2, 1992. The line-up at this point featured Christian (vocals, piano
& drums), Simon Goubert (piano, keys), Pierre-Michel Sivadier (keys), Philippe
Dardelle (contrabass), and in keeping with the title ("The Voices"), Stella
Vander and seven other vocalists grace this show with a constant flow of high-energy
choral work. As might be expected from this mostly acoustic line-up, the musical
style here is more in keeping with the recent OFFERING albums than the early
Magma of the 70's; drums are used only sparingly. The albums four tracks include
three from the vintage years: 'Ëmëhntëht-Rê', 'Zëss' and
a sixteen minute version of 'Wurdah Ïtah'; in each case the chorus has been
used to implement the parts originally done by guitars and synthesizer. The
end result is nothing short of stunning. The recording quality is superb; it's
easy to forget this is a live one!Visit - Seventh Records