Might of Coincidence - Spectrum of Life

Unreleased recordings from 1970 and 1971

When Might of Coincidence released their first album “Announcing the Birth of” in 1971, general interest was limited. The band therefore broke up again in 1972. Several recorded albums and songs were never released.

Through “the might of coincidence” I got hold of the master tapes (including rights) that were believed to be lost. Mauro Bozzi from Stigmate Records provided it to me. While listening to this incredible find, I became aware of the outstanding quality of these recordings and knew that I would release them. I started researching but found little relevant information about MOC. The breakthrough only came with contact with the “last survivor” Beno Gerber (bassist). He was able to close the information gaps.

Stephan Sulke, the owner of the Soundcraft Studio in Biel, was known for his excellent recordings and had made a name for himself with his legendary (8-track) Montreux jazz recordings. His recordings back then had that “certain something” like English and American productions. Swiss Bands from the period like “Shiver” and “Pacific Sounds” recorded with Sulke and are now sought-after rarities on the LP collector’s market.

The “Spectrum of Live” album has exactly this great sound.

In order to preserve the magic of the original recording, Adi Flück (Central Dubs Bern) used the original master tape for the cut. No digital equipments were used in this production.

Jürg Schopper

Label: Triston Masters

01 Lonsome Now
02 Silent Majority
03 Silent Roads - And We
04 Interspace Wanderer
05 Terra Magica - Elämään Tuuli
06 Love Her Like I Do
07 On The Footpath

Standard Master Product Configuration:

1/4” - 2 Track RTM LPR90 - 15IPS - 38cm/sec - CCIR - 320 nWb/m - 1 Metal Reel(s) - Special Archive Box(es) - Horch House Deluxe Packaging

Studio Master Product Configuration:

1/4” - 2 Track RTM SM900 - 15IPS - 38cm/sec - CCIR - 510 nWb/m - 2 Precision Metal Reel(s) - Special Archive Box(es) - Horch House Deluxe Packaging

Claus Müller from audiotapereview.com rated this tape 5/5 in the category Music and 5/5 in the category Sound.
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