While The Recording Engineer Sleeps captures the singular collaboration of The Cocoon, a psychedelic supergroup composed of renowned innovators from the German jazz and rock scenes, including Gunter Hampel, Jürgen Gleue, and Matthias Arfmann. Originally recorded in 1985, the album weaves elements of jazz, rock, and avant-garde improvisation, producing an eclectic and bold sound that recalls the adventurous spirit of bands like Soft Machine more in attitude than in strict genre.
This album stands out for its spontaneous energy and deep-rooted musicianship, highlighted by the interplay of vibraphone, flute, saxophone, and swirling electric piano. With sessions largely recorded at Studio Harderberg—as well as the emblematic track “Teenage Dope Slaves,” captured while the engineer slept—While The Recording Engineer Sleeps delivers a vivid snapshot of experimental creativity and boundary-pushing artistry from the heart of Germany's 1980s underground.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Staubgold
- Genre: Jazz, Rock
- Release Date: 05/29/2015
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TRACKS
A1. Ventilator Changes Into Airplane
A2. I Can See Voices
A3. Bag Lady
A4. Seems Like I Can’t LSD Your Mind
B1. The Ritual Of The Boogie Transformation
B2. While The Recording Engineer Sleeps
B3. The Shadow Man
B4. Teenage Dope Slaves
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