Le Theatre Du Chene Noir

• DIGIPACK EDITION

• INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKS

A re-issue of the first album recording from the Théâtre du Chêne Noir from 1971, the residents of the theatre of the same name in the French city of Avignon and run by mercurial Gérard Gelas. Aurora was adapted from the eponymous stage production, a fusing of prose and music telling the story of children defending Earth from a bird-like alien species.

PERSONNEL:

• Gérard Gélas - drums
• Pierre Surtel - flute, alto sax, vocals
• Jean-Marie Redon - flute, vocals
• Guy Paquin - violoncello, trumpet, vocals
• Daniel Duble - electric guitar, percussion, vocals
• Bénédicte Maulet - vocals

Recorded on the 22nd and 23rd of June 1971 in Avignon

TRACKS:

• 01. Arrivée De La Terre Et De Ses Enfants: L'aurore
• 02. Le Bonheur
• 03. La Vieillesse Et La Mort
• 04. Le Conte De La Terre Et De Ses Enfants Et La Première Apparition Des Hommes Oiseau
• 05. La Fascination Des Enfants De La Terre Par Les Hommes-Oiseaux
• 06. Vivre
• 07. Le Chant Du Cirque (*)
• 08. Le Numero de Miss Madona La Ballade de la Bête (*)

• (*) BONUS TRACKS