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Daevid Allen

Born January 13, 1938

Died March 13, 2015 · aged 77

Daevid Allen was an Australian poet, guitarist, singer, composer and performance artist. He was co-founder of the psychedelic rock groups Soft Machine (in the UK, 1966) and Gong (in France, 1967).

Known For

Gong: Montserrat 1973 and Other StoriesGong: Montserrat 1973 and Other Stories · 2006
Gong: Montserrat 1973 and Other Stories
2006
MovieMusic
A collection featuring rare Daevid Allen and Gong performances and short films. Moody, atmospheric live film of Gong onstage in a cathedral in Montserrat in 1973 with the classic line-up.
Near OrouëtNear Orouët · 1973
Near Orouët
6.41973
MovieComedyDrama
A patient observation on the adventures of three young girls spending their three-week summer vacation at a small village, a quotidian that includes cooking, excursions, playing cards, and going out with guys, enjoying life's simple pleasures.
Rockenstock : GongRockenstock : Gong
Rockenstock : Gong
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. · 2008
Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
2008
MovieMusicDocumentary
The History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O., told through a collection of rare live performances. Disk 1 tracks the band through their first decade from 1998 to 2007 telling the ongoing story through rare live videos including the very early rare footage. Featuring many special guests appearances from Mani Neumeier (Guru Guru), Afrirampo, Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins), Yamazaki Maso (Masonna), Kuriyama Jun (ex Ox), etc. Disk 2 includes a historic performance of "La Novia" with Occitan queen of song Rosina De Peira, "Pink Lady Lemonade" medley of the many different versions from 1999 to 2007, the 2004 version of "Dark Star Blues", the 1999 version of "Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky (a.k.a. Blue Velvet Blues)" and exclusive interview with Kawabata Makoto. Also live clips of other AMT-related units like Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno, Acid Mothers Temple SWR, Acid Mothers Gong, Acid Mothers Guru Guru, etc.
The Black BalloonThe Black Balloon · 2012
The Black Balloon
6.52012
MovieDrama
While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey through the city. Searching for companionship, it drifts among the highs and lows of human life, discovering both joy and despair along the way. Conceived as a children’s tale but emerging as a surreal urban fable, The Black Balloon follows the haunting odyssey of a balloon that longs to belong.
Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury TalesRomantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales · 2015
Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales
2015
MovieDocumentary
Romantic Warriors III is a documentary about the Canterbury Scene of British progressive rock in the late 60's and early 70's. It features a number of bands such as The Wilde Flowers, Soft Machine, Caravan, Gong, Hatfield and the North, and National Health.
Playa de FormentorPlaya de Formentor · 1965
Playa de Formentor
7.51965
MovieRomance
Gong on French TV 1971-1973Gong on French TV 1971-1973 · 2011
Gong on French TV 1971-1973
2011
MovieMusic
Filmed at Gong's communal house at Sens in Burgundy, France, hanging out in the kitchen, lounging in the garden, and running through a couple of songs.

Filmography

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Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. · 2008
Never Ending Space Ritual - History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.
2008
MovieMusicDocumentary
The History of Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O., told through a collection of rare live performances. Disk 1 tracks the band through their first decade from 1998 to 2007 telling the ongoing story through rare live videos including the very early rare footage. Featuring many special guests appearances from Mani Neumeier (Guru Guru), Afrirampo, Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins), Yamazaki Maso (Masonna), Kuriyama Jun (ex Ox), etc. Disk 2 includes a historic performance of "La Novia" with Occitan queen of song Rosina De Peira, "Pink Lady Lemonade" medley of the many different versions from 1999 to 2007, the 2004 version of "Dark Star Blues", the 1999 version of "Dark Stars In The Dazzling Sky (a.k.a. Blue Velvet Blues)" and exclusive interview with Kawabata Makoto. Also live clips of other AMT-related units like Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno, Acid Mothers Temple SWR, Acid Mothers Gong, Acid Mothers Guru Guru, etc.