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The Fantômas/Melvins Big Band: Live from London 2006
Recorded on May 1, 2006 at Kentish Town Forum, Live from London 2006 features the amassed crew of Mike Patton, Buzz Osborne, Dave Lombardo, Trevor Dunn, Dale Crover and Sir David Scott Stone. Filmed by Douglas Pledger, Matthew Rozeik and Alex Gunnis the music is culled from the sole Fantômas / Melvins Big Band release (Millennium Monsterwork) as well as music from both the Melvins and Fantômas catalogues. Bonus feature is an audio commentary with Danny DeVito, Ipecac co-owner Greg Werckman, booking agent Robby Fraser, Melvins' Dale Crover and Buzz Osborne.
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Plot Summary
This live album captures the unique and powerful performance of Fantômas collaborating with the Melvins Big Band at the London Astoria in 2006. The collaboration brought together an extraordinary lineup of musicians for a singular sonic experience. The performance is a testament to the boundary-pushing nature of both Fantômas and the Melvins.
Critical Reception
As a live album of an experimental collaboration, 'Live from London 2006' received acclaim from fans of avant-garde and extreme music for its sheer audacity and unique sonic landscape. Critics noted the intensity and the successful fusion of distinct musical styles.
What Reviewers Say
A powerful and experimental live recording showcasing a unique musical collaboration.
Features an incredible lineup of musicians delivering a dense and challenging sound.
Celebrated for its raw energy and the successful blending of Fantômas and Melvins' distinct styles.
Google audience: Audience reception for this live album is generally positive among fans of experimental and extreme music, who appreciate the ambitious collaboration and intense performance.
Fun Fact
The 'Big Band' configuration for this performance included a massive array of musicians, featuring not only the core members of Fantômas and the Melvins but also notable guests like Dave Lombardo (Slayer) and Krist Novoselic (Nirvana).
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