Named for a French town whose name in turn refers to "prosperous fountain/source", Aigues Vives was formed in 1971 in the part of Germany close to the Belgian border. Initially, they were influenced mostly by the progressive rock of their day, but several purges and reformations cast them as a mostly acoustic folk group with plenty of progressive touches. Not particularly German sounding, they nonetheless do bear some comparison to early Hoelderlin, Broselmaschine, or even Emtidi. It was the third incarnation that finally committed a recording to posterity. Water of Seasons was released in 1981 and is an entrancing and trippy yet rooted disc that appeals across a broad spectrum of prog folk, psychedelic, and German progressive fans. It was released in a limited edition of 1000 copies and commands a healthy price among collectors.
Line-up / Musicians
MIchael Wolff/guitar,guitar,keyboards
Roland Enders/vocals,guitar,mandolin
Paul Possart/violin,vocals
Hendrikje Horn/flute,vocals,percussion
Karl Beck/bass,guitar,vocals
Franz Kremer/flute,guitar,banjo,vocals
Eva Kullmer/flute,saxophone,synthesizer,keyboards,vocals
Richard Bellinghausen/drums,percussion
Discography(Album)
Water of Seasons 1981
1.The Accident
2.Heroes
3.Dent Du Geant
4.Night
5.Flying Fortress
6.Water Of Seasons
7.Mediterranean Journe
8.Planet Of Dreamers
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