Christian Vander & Offering ‎– Offering I – II (1986 France Zeuhl -jazz rock)Full Album

Part 1 – Part 2 is the first of three studio albums by Christian Vander’s Offering, released in 1986 as a two-LP set on JARO. In 1988, all four sides were issued on a single CD as Offering I – II by Zeuhl-specialty label Seventh Records. Offering biography Offering came to the world as one of Christian Vander's post Magma projects, functioning throughout the later half of the 80s up till the early 90s Offering ventures into territory where only Magma's 'Merci' dared the tread. While the 70s Magma revolved around a more classical interpretation, Offering shows Vander's fascination with Coltrane's acoustic inspired Jazz blossom into full realization. Offering is sited by many as Christian Vander's most praised post-Magma project. Offering takes a step aside from Magma's tight formulas, introducing compositions of a much looser, improvisational design. Vander's drumming expertises sadly take to the bench, while focusing more specifically on vocal experimentations alongside his wife Stella. We hear an evolution of the soul-scat vocals utilized throughout Magma's 1984 album 'Merci'. Offering went on to record 3 albums, which hold many draw backs for most listeners. Much of the time the musical insights become quite unfocused and produces a patchy final product Their latest recording 'A Fiieh' is their most concise document; bring in a full line-up including the likes of Isabelle Feullebois, Philippe Dardelle and Emmanuel Borghi. The usually suspect are augmented by four other percussionist, four vocalist and one Keyboardist. The style becomes dark, minimalist and even a little more symphonic. While the epic 'Purificatem' reverts back into the familiar vibe of the two prior albums. Boasting as one of Vander's most accomplished post-Magma projects, this will appease Christian Vander fans, but could still facilitate your average listener's enjoyment. Tracklist: A1. “Offering (Part One)” 00:00 A2. “Earth” 08:05 B. “Joia” 18:38 C1. “C’est pour nous” 38:34 C2. “Love in the Darkness” 44:42 D1. “Tilim M’Dohm” 55:18 D2. “Mazur Kujiawiaki Oberek (Tryptique)” 57:56 D3. “Solitude” 1:02:55 D4. “Uguma Ma Melimeh Gingeh”1:07:02 Credits: Christian Vander — Rhodes, piano, lead vocals, drums, bells, tambourine, producer, cover design, composer, arrangements Stella Vander — lead vocals, maracas, bells Guy “Zu” Khalifa — vocals, flute, Rhodes, piano Simon Goubert — Rhodes, piano Pierre Marcault — percussion Christian Martinez — trumpet Jacques Bolognesi — trombone Francis Linon — recording engineer Jean-Paul Fenneteau/Urval — design Duska — cover design Jean Marc Jafet — bass (A2) Marc Delouya — drums (A2) Miłosz Magin — composer (D2)