Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Matrix - "Matrix IX" 1976

Matrix is a jazz fusion group that started in 1974. Their sound is noted for it's tight brass arrangements and very complex musical themes.  The closest mainstream group I would compare them to would be the early "Weather Report" recordings.  This album was a bit obscure even in it's day, and I dusted this original copy that I have had and gave it a listen. I was surprised by the dynamics and punch that these recordings could still deliver.  The titles and music on this LP are innovative and very engaging and have listed the full titles below.  My favorite is Track 1: "Earth And The Overlords"
BTW, they have a website where other works are available directly from Matrix this LP though is not available.
 Hope you enjoy this rare gem!

Track Listing
1.  Earth And The Overlords - Inspired by Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction novel Childhoods End
2.  Catalpa Complex
3.  Blue Snow
4.  Dark Riders - Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy Lord Of The Rings
5.  Clea - Inspired by Lawrence Durrell's literary creation Clea
6.  Geese
7.  The Last Generation -Also inspired by Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End


Posted by eewhiz at 6:34 PM

12 comments:

  1. LYSERGICFUNKJuly 13, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Great post many thanks

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I went to school with these guys at Lawrence University in the 70's. I have this on vinyl. Great record!

    Mike Sonnenfeld

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  3. LadyAtheistAugust 28, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    I went to Lawrence after they'd started recording, and I met them after a gig in Appleton. All great guys and great musicians. "Clea" is one of my all-time favorite jazz tracks. I think they were ahead of their time with their combination of vocals, brass & literary allusions. Thanks for posting about them.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    There's a story behind the lyrics for Catalpa Complex. John Harmon's son's name is Jason. The lyrics "sag a si nosaj" is "Jason is a gas" backwards.

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  5. NelwizardApril 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Awesome i have been looking for this album for a long time now. Hey you would happen to by chance have their next album Wizard from 1978 would ya.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 29, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I saw these guys at the Reno Jazz Festival in 1976.
    I bought the album then and I still have it.

    I always thought the lyrics were,

    "Sta-sta-sta no starch, no starch, no starch.", like it was a song about laundry.

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  8. UnknownJune 8, 2017 at 4:05 PM

    LINK PLEASE , THE OLD ONE IS BROKEN

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Fresh Download Link:
    https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZpkmy7ZcrSOmdbFYMhm7SEdvY8bwQCbTfmX
    PW=HammondB3

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  10. Guitarradeplastico,scraping odditiesNovember 27, 2020 at 5:27 AM

    Many thanks

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  11. MilesSeptember 11, 2021 at 12:11 AM

    Another overlooked record by Matrix! How can I possibly thank you?

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