''Mekanïk Kommandöh'' is an album by French

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. It was recorded in 1973, but not released until

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. The album consists of an early rendition of the band's classic record ''

Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh ''Mekanïk Destruktïẁ Kommandöh'', also abbreviated as ''MDK'', is the third studio album by French band Magma, released on 6 May 1973. Magma's original recording of the composition that makes up the album was refused by the record company ...

''. This alternate take features a rawer, more stripped-down mix that pushes the drums upfront and does not contain the horns and other melodic instruments. It includes a doom-laden introduction delivered by Christian Vander which was not used in the following version.

Track listing

# "Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh" - 37:51

Musicians

* Klaus Blasquiz – vocals, percussion * Rene Garber – bass clarinet, vocals *

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– vocals * Choirs De La Stochhaus – choir * Jean Luc Manderlier – piano, organ * Jean Pierre Lambert – bass * Christian Vander – drums, vocals, organ, percussion

References

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