"Retrospektïw III" is a live album documenting Magma's performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1980, showcasing their unique blend of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and choral arrangements. The recording captures the band in a period of intense musical exploration, featuring extended improvisations and powerful renditions of their signature songs.
- The album was recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 12, 1980.
- It was released in 1992, over a decade after the performance took place.
- Seventh Records, the label behind the release, was founded by Magma members to distribute their music independently.
Magma is a French avant-garde rock band founded in Paris in 1969 by keyboardist and composer Christian Vander. They are known for their unique operatic style, complex compositions, and invented language, known as "Kobaïan."
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