Bananamoon Observatory Volume 1

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 1989

Label: Ottersongs

Cassette-only release
Total time: 58:43 = Side One: (29:22), Side Two: (29:21)
Credits on cassette: for Ottersongs Tape
Spine Title written = Bananamoon Observatory Volume One
Music and words by David Allen and Russell Hibbs with help from their families, friends and guides.
Clarity for credits
A2) Watefall Of Love (Michael & Elyse)
A4) Sri Radhe Ram Radhe (Trad. Chant) Recorded at a Kirtan in Byron Bay with Solo Sunsinger
A5) Om Nama Shivaya (Traditional Chant) Vocals by Kelly
B5) I Am The Soul (Traditional) Music and vocals by Kelly

Recorded in Australia in 1987
Produced by Harry Williamson
Otersongs/Gas
P.O. BOX 871 GLASTONBURY,
SOMERSET BA9 6FE. UK.

Notes & details:
- Garden Song: unique version appearing on this cassette only.
- Om Nama Shivaya: the melody is the same as the "Invocation" sung by Wandana, opening 1988-89 IOCT gigs.
- Peace Train: early "Negotiate" with verses later dropped. Same as on Daevid's The Australian Years album.
- Lolli Song: unique version, different lyrics appearing on this tape only; later to become part of Gong repertoire.

GAS005 credit variances
Gas 1992 cassette offer additional info on musicians and credit clarity
ACOUSTIC & DEVOTIONAL SONGS RECORDED IN AUSTRALIA
The musicians on this include members of 'The Invisible Opera Company Of Tibet', Australia
Recorded at the B.M.O. in Australia on a TEAC 4 track.
Produced by Daevid Allen, 1986.
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Cover art by Lena Parhina
Design by Jonny
GONG APPRECIATION SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 871 GLASTONBURY,
SOMERSET BA9 6FE. UK.
All songs copyright © 1992