DAEVID ALLEN & FRIENDS

"Bananamoon Observatory Volume 1"
 
G.A.S 
GAS 005
1992
Cassette-only release

Total time: 58:43

Side One: (29:22)
1) Prayer (Russell Hibbs)
2) Watefall Of Love (Michael & Elyse)
3) Garden Song (Daevid Allen)
4) Sri Radhe Ram Radhe (Trad. Chant) Recorded at a Kirtan in Byron Bay with Solo Sunsinger
5) Om Nama Shivaya (Traditional Chant) Vocals by Kelly
Side Two: (29:21)
1) Let The Magic (Daevid Allen)
2) Peace Train (Daevid Allen)
3) Watching (Russell Hibbs)
4) Lolli Song (Daevid Allen)
5) I Am The Soul (Traditional) Music and vocals by Kelly

Credits on cassette:
ACOUSTIC & DEVOTIONAL SONGS RECORDED IN AUSTRALIA
The musicians on this include members of 'The Invisible Opera Company Of Tibet', Australia 
Recorded at the B.M.O. in Australia on a TEAC 4 track. 
Produced by Daevid Allen, 1986. 
Copied by Sound Services
Cover art by Lena Parhina 
Design by Jonny
GONG APPRECIATION SOCIETY
P.O. BOX 871 GLASTONBURY,
SOMERSET BA9  6FE. UK.
All songs copyright © 1992

Notes & details:
- Garden Song: unique version appearing on this cassette only.
- Om Nama Shivaya: the melody is the same as the "Invocation" sung by Wandana, opening 1988-89 IOCT gigs.
- Peace Train: early "Negotiate" with verses later dropped. Same as on Daevid's The Australian Years album.
- Lolli Song: unique version, different lyrics appearing on this tape only; later to become part of Gong repertoire.
This cassette appeared for sale on GAS 1990 price list.
The first release of this tape on Ottersongs/GAS was credited to Allen & Hibbs, this 1992 reissue to Daevid Allen & Friends.
Ottersongs issue had this info: "Recorded in Australia in 1987. Produced by Harry Williamson", while on GAS edition the date changed to 1986 and Daevid Allen is credited for production.