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While chosen for their rich and original musical content, rather than strictly technical qualities per se, these archives are a testament to the astounding talent of cult band Magma during its soon-to-be 40 years of career.

The Music of Magma Documentary Official Film Trailer 2016. NIHAO HAMTAÏ – First Tour in China. 2024 ® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Thus began a first, double album, quite simply entitled Magma. Its strangeness and creative force meant that Magma would never appeal to everyone but the Parisian group’s landmark debut immediately guaranteed them a place in music history.

2 hours ago · JOUE-LES-TOURS – Espace Malraux. 3 April 2025. BORDEAUX

Whether it was a new arrangement of any of the old pieces (KOHNTARK, KOBAIA, MEKANIK) or a previously-unheard piece (HHAI, LIHNS), the sound of MAGMA has never been heard more powerfully as on this incredible recording.

Magma has never stopped innovating, or opening new tracks. Magma still is Magma, powerful and deep-seated, lyrical and orchestral, unique!

MAGMA n’a jamais cessé d’innover, de défricher. MAGMA reste toujours MAGMA, puissant et viscéral, lyrique et orchestral, unique !

After the official live concert of the Taverne de l’Olympia and the concert of the Théatre du Taur of Toulouse, here is, with this triple album recorded in the opera of Reims on March 2nd, 1976, a new opportunity to listen with delight to what probably was Magma’s most prestigious formation.

Magma est clairement le groupe français le plus influent de tous les groupes français. Leur héritage musical défie toutes les classifications standards et pratiques du rock, offrant un domaine de leur propre création.