Magma feat. Jannick Top & Klaus Blasquiz - Mekanik Kommandoh

Live at Le Triton - France, 2006.
Vander and the gang erupt with a devastating rendition of the finale to "Mekanik Destruktiw Kommandoh".

[@bobgreen623]

Jannik Top, the world's most aptly named bassplayer. He and Vander are right up there as one of the most powerful rhythm sections to rival Bill Bruford/JohnWetton in King Crimson, Charles Mingus/Dannie Richmond in various Mingus bands and Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison behind Coltrane.

[@edwardgivenscomposer]

I believe Christian Vander was a student of Elvin Jones

[@danielbragoni2274]

J'ai découvert MAGMA à La Taverne de l'Olympia au printemps 1976 durant 5 jours de suite ... et croyez moi , je venais de voir Billy Cobham à l'Olympia peut avant et beaucoup de concert de Rock des années seventies , j'ai complètement halluciné sur cette musique qui vous transporte bien au delà de beaucoup de musiques ! J'étais sous hypnose en fait ... une très agréable hypnose qui m'a dit : " Cette musique mon gars , elle est faite pour toi ! " ... Christian Vander est un génie et tous les musiciens qui ont joué avec lui le savent ... il doit être intransigeant au niveau rythmique , le tempo , les mises en places de folie et ça se comprend car pour vouloir toucher à l'excellence il faut d'excellents musiciens ... C'est logique et c'est un grand hommage que Christian fait à John Coltrane ! Mille fois merci Christian d'avoir existé et propagé ce coeur de feu et de bonne folie qu'est MAGMA ... De tout coeur, Daniel ... qui est aussi batteur ... mais en bas de l'échelle.

[@stephanedeposseldeydier9885]

J'ai longtemps considéré Christian comme un Dieu vivant, jusqu'à ce que je rencontre Sunny Murray qui m'expliqua que Christian n'était pas un Dieu, mais qu'il savait très bien conduire une voiture (jouer de la batterie)... 😮

[@vv0422]

Quand on sort d'un concert de Magma il faut quelque jours pour s'en remettre.

[@sthotwurdah1581]

à la fin d'un concert de magma le silence devient du magma

[@ant1sokolow]

Heavy, menacing, hypnotic, haunting, inexorable like a lava flow. "Every notes must weight 20 tons" said Vander. He seems to be in a sort of chamanic trance. One of the very best Magma live videos. Zeulh not dead!

[@jameshicks7125]

Magma, Zappa, and Mahavishnu are the best. But if I were stranded on a deserted Isle and could only chose 1 album it would be Mekanïk Destruktïẁ Kommandöh.

[@sennoide.sounds]

"Magma, Zappa, and Mahavishnu are the best." Couldn't agree more

There is no best,, when the good is good never compete

[@philippeberaldin5457]

Add King Crimson and it's perfect. For me at least .

[@jameshicks7125]

@@philippeberaldin5457 Especially the Discipline series!

[@HenryFordOfficial]

even after having watched this dozens of times, still brings a tear to my eye

[@mantra3000]

What's incredible is that Vander's playing is both powerful as a Panzer and light-footed as a ninja.

[@MajicFreeman]

+mantra3000 I like how he fucking slings those thin sticks around and still makes a hell of a loud sound with those little 2a's or whatever they might be...

[@MikeKiker]

+Majick Freeman I think you mean 7A's. But yeah? Didn't know that.

[@user-sanyoindustrial]

日本からこんにちは なんて格好いいんでしょう！！ 完全に虜です！！☺️

[@eyerock36]

Hello, friends from France. When I was 15 years old, thirty five years ago, I was listening intently to this wonderful music, here in the United States, and singing along with it in Kobian! How great to see the Vanders, Jannick, Klaus, and a host of young 'uns (well, relatively speaking) continuing to keep this music alive! GREAT VIDEO! THANKS! (P.S. I even saw Magma live in concert twice, here in the USA, in 1999 and 2003!)

[@zorbeclegras5708]

Hamataï!

[@jasonmillion5970]

Magma's great theyre the creators of Zeuhl music

[@TOREMJ]

I saw Magma live front row 3 days ago and am still shaken and stirred having gazed at this alien that is Christian Vander. His drumming is supernatural, you feel you're staring at and listening to skills not of this earth for over 2 hours. Vander's stellar compositions, the Kobaian chants, the whole futuristic outer space concept are just natural complements to this extraterrestrial's playing. The overall effect is astounding.

[@first5208]

Pour les avoir vus il y a si longtemps( 1977 à Avignon), dans la pénombre et en live, je peux dire que cet extrait qui regroupe en plus Blasquiz et Top est non seulement une des plus belles pièces ZEUHL de leurs passages sur une scène mais également un des plus grands moments de la musique live. Extraordinaire de technique musicale et d'ingéniosité. Une véritable oeuvre qui n'a pas vieilli, et qui laisse heureux celui qui passe ici.

[@christianocallaghan9541]

today I lost my Magma virginity and it feels good, Wow. why did i not know about these before?

[@getstek]

Every time I watch this I cry - it is the most perfect musical performance - soul, skill, passion, compositional genius, perfection amongst all contributors. What could ever supercede this? Magma are perfection.

[@LyonJazzClub]

J'ai découvert Magma au festival de Pont-de-Chéruy en 1976 et depuis je ne m'en lasse pas... Souvenirs souvenirs.

[@eyraudmarc6174]

C'était pourtant pas terrible , il y avait le groupe de jazz rock lyonnais PULSAR ou quelque chose comme ça

[@eyraudmarc6174]

Magma dont je suis fan absolu depuis l'origine en 70 , en plein air ,c'est jamais très bon ...?

[@SequinedTears]

This proves you are never too old to rock!! Thanks for all the great music, Magma.

[@JimboCelt]

Terrific. I've been into this band for over 30 years and it's great that KZbin now gives them the chance to be appreciated properly at last.

[@saraondo2698]

Bass boy and drummer love playing together. You can hear the joy. Nice

[@ottofurst4063]

Still the best european band after so many years.

[@GreenGrassOfTunnels]

What an incredible performance

[@MrMrh1958]

Magma are out of this world!

[@tacomadc]

Christian, Jannick and Klaus together onstage, all is right with the world.

[@love_kobaia]

bassguy Just like old times.

[@escratchy56]

magma, can, the Doors... ils ont accompagné toute mon adolescence et je suis toujours fan à plus de 30 ans. on ne s'en lasse pas.

[@HenryFordOfficial]

Christian Vander is 65 years old and still the best drummer in the world.

[@lightsleeper4275]

Well... him and Jaki Liebezeit. I think Vander and bassist Jannick Top were the greatest rhythm section ever. Just out of curiosity, I once re-tuned my bass guitar to Cello (CGDA on the open strings) like Jannick, but I must say it didn't offer any noticeable benefit. I went back to standard tuning (EADG). Strange...

[@nsgobbi]

Not to say Mr Bussonet himself..... everything to do with the Magma school

[@Brownu1070]

J'aime beaucoup Magma,mais il n'y pas de "meilleur batteur du monde".Par exemple, tu tapes "Paco sery" et j'en connais des dizaines qui jouent régulièrement au Sunset( caveau de "Jazz Fusion " à Paris) ...Tout est relatif. 😉

[@godislove8740]

not according to kenney jones. that would be my neighbour peter williams. but yeah!

[@hezole]

Saw them three times when I was 17, now I'm 40, always fan of this incredible Magma

[@bassvibasics479]

4:45 to 6:20 might be some of the most jawdroppingly magnificent music I've ever heard. This performance is astonishing.

[@PrinceEnki2112]

I saw them on this tour and I was floored when I saw Klaus Blasquiz and Jannick top were in the lineup! Just an incredible experience!

[@AlexandraStefanakisArtvisuel]

QUE CELUI QUI A ENCORE DES OREILLES ÉCOUTE! IL N' Y A PLUS BEAUCOUP DE COMPOSITEUR COMME CELA SUR NOTRE PLANETE !

[@lucianesku]

è sacrosanto ciò che dici!!!

[@sinajakelic]

if there was one, it was christian

[@creange]

Toujours magnifique , sublime ! un grand classique : virtuosité ; engagement ; solidarité. Des artistes ...

[@mannoe]

still the greatest rhythm section that ever walked, it's now 33 years since I saw them, but never forgotten, they've still got it alright.

[@PaClasse]

Quel bonheur que cette interprétation du final. Le sourire de Blasquiz fait plaisir à voir.

[@guybenett4571]

tout simplement génial. Vander a inventé une musique totalement nouvelle à partir d'emprunts qui auraient pu donner une cacophonie, alors qu'elle se révèle d'une richesse et d'une puissance exceptionnelle. Cette musique reste depuis plusieurs décennies indémodable, car intemporelle. Et elle le restera. Alors un seul mot : merci...

[@willy1957]

One of the greatest and most original rockbands ever

[@tinchurch]

i grew up listening to magma...this is like an old friend coming to visit...it does not get much better than this...believe me...

[@AntonMekanik-h2j]

This is something outstanding...

[@lacomestephane3383]

Tellement de Vue aujou'd'huiiiiiiiiiii ; quoi !!! Ah là làààà , Vous comblez mon existence , je peux mourir tranquille aujourd'hui , après m'être battu , pour que le " MONDE ENTIER " écoute votre musique . Christian et ta bande , mes meilleurs POTES ici et dans un autre Monde , merci et gros Bisou .

[@nickrude1]

encore et toujours pure energie christian vander

[@TheSimonScowl]

Holy fucking shit it's a testament to the power of music that a bunch of old farts can turn in one the most energetic musical performances ever. BRA-VO.

[@MajicFreeman]

+The Hermit yeah, agreed, i had no idea, they were still going so fucking strong

[@Yarsh52]

+The Hermit I just saw Magma live in Philadelphia on March 30th. They most certainly still have it. It was the most intense live performances I have ever witnessed. At one point, Stella Vander joked, "Here is a soft one for you guys." They then go into one of the frenetically paced songs.

[@TheSimonScowl]

DrJonAngus So envious, Doc! :)

[@eyerock36]

@@Yarsh52 I was there and I brought my step-brother who is a choral director. I thought he would appreciate Magma’s singing, and he did! Fantastic concert and Underground Arts is a great venue! This was my third time seeing Magma live….I saw them at Club Wetlands in NYC, at the Patriot’s (War Memorial) Theater in Trenton, NJ, and at Underground Arts in Philly. I’ve been singing along with Magma since 1973!

[@Yarsh52]

@@eyerock36 That is amazing! Magma has a new live album coming out soon, by the way. They cover Philadelphia’s own McCoy Tyner with the song ‘For Tomorrow’. They performed some of his other songs live, such as ‘Opus’, but it will be great to finally hear Magma’s take on the choral arrangements.

[@nsgobbi]

This is part of the Triton residence they performed in 200X..... stunning versions, extraordinaire performances.... I only believe this theatre too small for this series, they surely deserved a bigger house....

[@sound-ur1bq]

I was there, fantastic, with Janik and Klaus

[@zorzum]

Magnifique comme toujours et pour l'éternité . Merci à MAGMA pour cette magnifique leçon de partage .

[@ZombieLXXIII]

this is my new fav band. i'm gonna play this aloud ha ha

[@zorzum]

le plus grand groupe de l'univers merci merci merci merci merci merci merci pour ma vie

[@Ruveg]

Its like Tea, every day again and it´s wonderful :-)

[@manchesterkid8639]

so good , I was at this gig .

[@Cherr1]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. I've been a Magma fan from the very beginning, and it's a treat to see Vander playing so well. He's even more ferocious than he was in the 70s. The whole band just seems like it's going to take off at any second. Thanks for posting this. You made my night.

[@JimboCelt]

Stunning. I was blown away when seeing the 'classic' Magma line-up live in 1974. It's so astonishing, yet not astonishing due to Vander's dedication , that they can be doing work as wonderful as this now. See them if you can.

[@toddbulky]

Vander is a man possessed! Not only of innate genius but of impeccable timing and taste. And a large dash of joyous lunacy. Unspeakably brilliant. Great to see Blasquiz and Top back too. Wish they played the UK more often....

[@hermancharlesserrano1489]

Awesome energy...damn!!!

[@gogopod]

there is so much soul on stage, so inspiring

[@Cherr1]

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. So many bands lose their edge as they get older, coasting on their ability. But not Vander and the boys--if anything, they play with more fire and skill than in the old days. Whatever Christian is taking, I'll have two! What a phenomenal drummer, and what inspired lunacy. The momentum and drive of this performance is beyond belief. Thanks for posting it.

[@naditales]

Qué maravilla!!!!!! Después de tantos años y siguen teniendo esa vitalidad y haciendo esas virguerías. Soy de las islas canarias y vivo sobre MAgma por eso será que desde que escuché el primer disco Kobaia soy su fans numero uno.

[@thierryloriot8528]

Salut, Juste une chose, Je vous ai vue quelque fois, en Magma, en trio, avec tes élèves. (Nice, Toulon, Paris...) Que de bon souvenirs. C'est encore la bonne époque pour moi. Fan. Tous jazz rock, jazz et ce qui vous y a menés. Portez vous bien. T.L

[@WG161]

Damn, Vander & Top are fantastic. Zeuhl. The best song ....ever.

[@stephanegasnier2947]

Cultissime, merci Magma pour ce moment de transe musical !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! au delà des sieus.

[@TheChrissi85]

the best drummer i`ve ever seen

[@beatsyndrom]

i saw this band live at burg herzberg in germany, i think summer of 2001. it was one of best concerts i have ever seen.they started playing in the night (or morning!) at around three, and it continued until six !! crazy shit !

[@34smiley81]

C'est du 200000volts dans la tête Ça vous requinque un homme Accro pour la vie! Merci l'équipe

[@imfpredicts]

I don't know how I got to 50 without knowing anything about Magma. I have rectified that deficiency in the last 14 years.

[@daviddevilliers2828]

Ces chants, cette musique, le cri, je ne m’en lasserai jamais

[@stefanmuller3727]

Tout à fait magma et zappa ont bouleversé ma vie de musicien

[@MyPierone1]

auch nach 40 Jahren ein PHANTASTISCHES MEISTERWERK !!!

[@julienm3317]

My favorite band for playing and sublimate Magma’s music !

[@reegs3400]

le tout puissant MDK ! du grand oeuvre !!merci christian !!!!!

[@PaClasse]

Honêtement, une des meilleures version de Mekanik.

[@nheaa8464]

PaClasse : c'est la meilleure formation Magma, toutes époques confondues : musique hyper travaillée, une patate à tout casser et une symbiose parfaite entre tous les membres....et dire que j'ai eu la chance de les voir en 2001... j'ai pris la claque musicale de ma vie

[@MoSkent1]

Tu as raison, c'est un des meilleurs "line-up" que Vander ait jamais eu. Mais à mon avis, celui de la "Trilogie au Trianon" en 2000 avec Philippe Bussonnet à la basse et une section de cuivres comme à leurs débuts, est encore meilleur ! J'ai découvert Magma à 16 ans en 1974, et je suis devenu fan immédiatement, surtout jouant de la batterie moi-aussi, mais pas aussi bien que Vander. (Ah bon ?) Hélas, tu n'auras plus l'occasion de voir le Magma de folie que j'ai vu cinq fois, de 1976 à 1980. (Sans oublier les concerts en Club, avec Vander et son Alien Quartet ou Vander Trio). Si tu veux te faire une PETITE idée du vrai FOU qu'était Vander il y a 40 ans, regarde la vidéo "De Futura" enregistrée le 11 Mai 1977 à l'Hippodrome de Paris : j'étais juste devant la scène, et c'était... DINGUE !!!

[@ElGramofono]

100% pure energy ---- simply the best---- monster of Zeuhl music

[@Tullvideoclips]

Vander is fucking possessed! Great drummer!

[@peteryoung4974]

Just an absolute killer.. love his drumming.

[@tellarjj]

Tres bon travail de Magma !...

[@wolfereeno]

I've seen them live twice. Transendent!!!! Amazing. This is a great clip.

[@cesarmalopoet3169]

I don`t have words to describe the magma`s music. awesome,fantastic,diferent,nice,etc. i realy wish to see this monsters of the zeul music in concert one day,i realy wish.

[@marcfedak]

I'm not sure which version is better -- this one or the 1978 one that's posted on KZbin. But one thing is certain -- both are great. And to think Christian, Jannick and Klaus would be in their late 50s or 60s in this video -- amazing stamina.

[@ERK1234]

Heeeeeeeey everybody, yesterday i listened a record from "Oferring" (a proyect of Magma). It's called "A Fiieh", It's absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Just for you to know.

[@nalimkorpas3733]

Quelles belles retrouvailles .

[@fabriziomattuzzi8074]

Vander I love you!!!!!!!

[@Zemial]

VANDERFUL!

[@hiltonius]

fantastique!

[@fernandocantu2161]

Indiscutiblemente lo mejor del rock progresivo francés en todos los sentidos saludos a todos los prog

[@foutupourfoutu]

J'ai vu MAGMA en concert aux Francofolies l'été dernier. Au premier rang. C'était monstrueux. Jamais vécu une telle experience en allant voir un concert. C'était magique.

[@pierrechambonneau5773]

Christian, Klaus, Jeannick, Stella. Même 35 ans plus tard, c'est toujours du lourd!!!!

[@darsaana]

Sublime

[@PaClasse]

Quelle folie cette musique!

[@amazighlandamazighland6186]

Mes années 70 !!!

[@keiitikawai2747]

すっごーい😃むりやり隙間を埋めるようなクリスチャンヴァンデのフィルインが大好きです🤤

[@Skipper56270]

Le génial batteur français ,Christian Wander, créateur du groupe MAGMA. Kobaia !

[@spectro52]

Truly amazing performance of a track from the finale of Mekanik Kommandoh. Kevin Harrison

[@tacomadc]

Christian Vander is such a monster on drums, and to play matched grip with such a jazz feel! Definitely the most versatile drummer ever.

[@TheRamExponention]

Que du Bonheur !!!! Merci Magma ..

[@velierone]

GRANDISSIMI! Thanx for posting!!!

[@bobgreen623]

Christian Vander (and the rest of Magma), pure feckin genius!!

[@apatricklevin1428]

Perfect for covid confinement zeul !

[@BlackBookx]

Excellent sense of euphoria

[@cafeclopeaddicted]

Grandiose ,transcendant,magique !!!

[@elementary321]

beautiful music...

[@chrismouz]

Christian Vander,le Miles Davis Français,la grande classe,quoi!! Dans 30 ans,tout le monde écoutera cette musique et parlera Kobaien. Il sera alors temps,pour lui d'être âgés et moi aussi,vers 2040! Bravo,à vie,à mort et après. Christophe Mouz

[@herbopp]

Notable Magma!!!!!! Saludos desde Chile

[@nowmuz]

fantastic... nothing else

[@bladeiro]

I went to Gouveia Art Rock last April. Magma were just brilliant and it was amazing to see Pat Mastelotto, in the audience after performing with Isildurs Bane, in complete extase.

[@Carloshenrique-uh1wk]

Marvelous! fantastic band" rock on! the best of the progressive rock

[@drkam6]

intense! fantastic!

[@mattgranmoe1945]

Holy fucking shit who are these gods?!!!!?!

[@karlmoles6530]

You think this is great, try De Futura

[@dagostinoification]

Sacrée superbe équipe ! Amitiés à Christian , Jannick , Klaus et les autres membres du groupe ici ! ( le 22/04/2022 ! ) Quelle énergie !

[@herveradio1]

chef-d'œuvre !