OMEGA – Élő Omega – Kisstadion ’77 (2LP) - Hungarian Grund Remastered Edition - LISTEN

A previously unreleased, exceptional document of one of Omega's most important concerts in its classic line-up. The two-record release presents for the first time the complete recording of the performance at Budapest's Kisstadion, showing the band in great form. The concert programme is based mainly on material from the albums "Nem tudom a neved" and "Időrabló", enriched with earlier compositions and the English-language track "Family Strong". On stage Omega impresses with extended parts for organ, Moog synthesisers and mellotron, striking guitar solos and the compact, dynamic playing of the rhythm section. Particular attention is drawn by the extended versions of "A Névtelen Utazó", the suite "Időrabló", "Éjféli Koncert" and the striking instrumental showpieces titled "Szintetizátormutatványok", which are a demonstration of László Benkő's abilities. The recording captures the atmosphere of Omega's concerts of the second half of the seventies, when the group was among the biggest rock stars in Central and Eastern Europe. The gatefold sleeve was printed on special paper, pleasant to the touch. Recommended!