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We Hope To See You... 1974

We Hope To See You... (Delta Acustic 1974)

Album Legnth: 47:09

Genre: Progressive Rock

Recorded: March thru June 1974 - Delta-Akustic Studios, Berlin

Best Song: 'Seerock'

Release Info: 1974 Delta Akustik LP Release 25-126-1

Tracks:

1. Out Of The City 7.17
2. Seerock 7.35
3. Scizoid Game 9.03
4. Black Suits 11.40
5. Espresso Brasil 11.32

Overview:

Released on Delta Acustic in 1974 along with Sand's 'Golem' and Code III's 'Planet of Man', 'We Hope To See You' was a specialty LP boasting a 3-D sound which was engineered specifically for a specific brand of "open air" headphones (Sennheiser HD44 or HD424) which were available at the time. Of the three LP's, I rank this second behind 'Golem' in terms of the 360 degrees stereo effect and overall listening satisfaction.

Not much information can be found about the group, but they appear to have been a one-off session band with two fairly high profile members. Dieter Burmeister, the drummer, had previously appeared on Ash Ra Tempel's 1972 LP 'Seven Up' and he later joined Agitation Free in 1973 appearing on their 'Last' LP. Likewise, bassist and guitarist Jorg Hahnfeld had previously worked with Hanuman who later evolved into Lied Des Teufels. Interestlingly enough the trio of Burmeister, Hahnfeld and Pankau would later join fellow Delta Akustik artist Sand's Johannes Vester on his short lived solo group dubbed "Johannes Vester And His Vester Bester Tester Electric Folk Orchestra".

Seedog's sound, a unique brand of progrock containing jazz and folk tendencies, is not quite as cosmic or experimental as their Delta Acustic label-mates, but nonetheless most folks will find it worthy of a listen. Stylistically, the album provides a variety of sounds ranging from a groovy rock sound to ambient interludes and jazzy Latin-esque beats. Standout tracks include 'Seerock' which contains a strong riff slightly reminiscent of Amon Duul II, 'Schizoid Game' which contains a wonderful minor-chord arpeggio sequence which suddenly explodes forth and shows an obvious hint of the celestial chorus from King Crimson's track 'In The Court of The Crimson King', and 'Black Suits' which is the most mellow and ethereal track on the album. I was lucky enough to track down an original vinyl copy online in near-mint condition. Unfortunatly, most of the albums effects are lost due to the fact that it was engineered to be listened to through a specific set of headphones. I'm sure it is this fact which leads to the albums sounding a bit light and tinny and I'm sure that this has also negated most of the 3-D sound effects. Perhaps the album will get remixed and released on CD in the future? [4/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Michael Sauber - Saxophone, Flute
Bernie Schuhmacher - Saxophone
Jörg Hahnfeld - Bass, Guitar
Dietmar Burmeister - Drums, Percussion
Lothar Muschinski - Vocals, Guitar
Klaus Pankau - Guitar, Vocals