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LIVE OBLIVION VOL. 1 & 2 - out today on LP, CD and digitally. Both volumes are available with a discounted bundle option on our webshop for those of you looking to get both in one go. Get your copy: soul-bank-music.lnk.to/LiveO… @brianaugerb3

This wonderful project needs you, the dedicated Auger heads or those who generally treasure @brianaugerb3's legacy to chip in (if you can), so this documentary can take shape: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/brian-au…

.@brianaugerb3 got his copies of the 'Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2' 50th anniversary reissue – and they are looking marvellous! Did you get yours yet?

Truly great support by MOJO and Shindig for @brianaugerb3's "Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2”. Both volumes out this Friday! Shindig: ★★★★ “The Oblivion Express at the absolute peak of their powers” MOJO: ★★★★ “melodious, spontaneous jams that often better the studio versions”

When it came to remastering the tapes from the original Wally Heider Mobile analogue tapes, @brianaugerb3 relied on his long time friend & fan, Bill Smith at United Archiving in LA – the ideal man for preserving the original recordings' aesthetic and quality from back in the 70s.

In 1976, @brianaugerb3’s Oblivion Express covered Herbie Hancock’s original ‘Maiden Voyage’. The band’s version was later picked up by notable Hip Hop artists such as Mos Def and Japanese DJ Mitsu The Beats. The cover version is included in the Live Oblivion Vol. 2 - out May 10.

‘Compared to What’ taken from Live Oblivion Vol. 2' is out now on all platforms. @brianaugerb3 in the original liner notes opines how live recordings can often have drawbacks, but "I hope that spirit shines through". Both volumes are out May 10: soul-bank-music.lnk.to/LiveO…

"Pianist and Hammond organ master Auger is highly regarded as a pioneer jazzer who sought to “develop this idea of a bridge between jazz and different musical worlds.”" You can read the full conversation @brianaugerb3 had with Prog Mag: loudersound.com/features/bri…

The ‘Live Oblivion Vol. 1 & 2’ recordings have been remastered by Bill Smith @ United Archiving, LA from the original 'Wally Heider Mobile' analogue tapes. Wally Heider (1922-1989) was a renowned U.S. recording engineer and owner of recording studios in LA and SF. @brianaugerb3

Gem alert 💎 Watch Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express’ perform ‘Bumpin’ On Sunset’ live in 1975 at Winterland, SF. The single is out now: soul-bank-music.lnk.to/LiveO… Musicians: @brianaugerb3, Jack Mills, Alex Ligertwood, Clive Chaman, Lennox Laington, David Dowle

For its 50th anniversary, the original ‘Live Oblivion’ recordings from the golden mid 70s are now being released across two volumes on LP, CD and digitally – out May 10th. 1st ever vinyl reissue since the 1970’s. Now available for pre-order: soul-bank-music.lnk.to/LiveO…

Shuya Okino goes deep into the music of Brian Auger in his upcoming radio show!