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Genre: Progressive / Psychedelic / Rock
Location California, US
Profile Views: 29860
Last Login: 5/7/2013
Member Since 4/24/2007
Record Label Coliseum/London
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This page was created purely as a tribute not only to be shared and enjoyed by people who are already TOUCH fans, but also to be discovered by those who may not have been previously aware of this amazing band, the historical significance of which should not be overlooked. It should be noted that the legendary TOUCH album (sadly, the only TOUCH album ever released), produced by Gene Shiveley and released in early 1969, appeared at a time when most of the bands who have been widely credited with originating what is now generally considered "progressive" music were still in their infancy. Many of these bands have indeed acknowledged TOUCH as having been influential to them. Don Gallucci, Jeff Hawks, Bruce Hauser, John Bordonaro and Joey Newman created an ambitious, enduring and utterly unique musical achievement. The TOUCH album is a marvel of composition, arrangement, performance and production that still stands tall by any standard. Forty years later, TOUCH might STILL be ahead of their time. Then again, maybe NOW is the perfect time. Enjoy... ...... This is in no way an 'official' page. However, the members of TOUCH are aware of it and have expressed their approval. I'd like to gratefully acknowledge their generosity and thank them very much for providing the photos seen on the page. I cannot forward personal correspondence to TOUCH, but feel free to leave a comment for them. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. -
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This page was created purely as a tribute not only to be shared and enjoyed by people who are already TOUCH fans, but also to be discovered by those who may not have been previously aware of this amazing band, the historical significance of which should not be overlooked. It should be noted that the legendary TOUCH album (sadly, the only TOUCH album ever released), produced by Gene Shiveley and released in early 1969, appeared at a time when most of the bands who have been widely credited with originating what is now generally considered "progressive" music were still in their infancy. Many of these bands have indeed acknowledged TOUCH as having been influential to them. Don Gallucci, Jeff Hawks, Bruce Hauser, John Bordonaro and Joey Newman created an ambitious, enduring and utterly unique musical achievement. The TOUCH album is a marvel of composition, arrangement, performance and production that still stands tall by any standard. Forty years later, TOUCH might STILL be ahead of their time. Then again, maybe NOW is the perfect time. Enjoy...
This is in no way an 'official' page. However, the members of TOUCH are aware of it and have expressed their approval. I'd like to gratefully acknowledge their generosity and thank them very much for providing the photos seen on the page. I cannot forward personal correspondence to TOUCH, but feel free to leave a comment for them.
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Bruce Hauser 1 year ago
Ogie Dreyer
I've had the original album in my collection ever since...one of those pieces I will never relinquish. I have, however, found a CD release and a British Vinyl import that is in mint condition that sits on my shelf in my office smiling at me all day, every day!
Ogie "Da Duke of Darkness" Dreyer
2 years ago
Hunter Flatz I remember when I first heard "Touch" playing on the radio...KPPC Pasadena "Underground Radio" ..it was called that because it was some guys in the basement of a church on Colorado Blvd....the first FM station to play albums in it's entirety.. my buddies and I went to a local "Record shop" had to order it ...I ordered 2 copies ..one which I never opened ...it still in the original plastic and in still in the brown paper bag.. Touch music is revolutionary , never aging ..I always hear something new..a riff a voice, IT HOLDS TRUE TODAY! .. a GREAT piece ..I thank you guys for taking your talent and vision and painting on vinyl.. Hunter
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Remembering Shane Lowry 3 years ago
PHOEBE 4 years ago
Ron Baker 4 years ago
Davewsr 4 years ago
Greg Oliva 4 years ago
Sweet Moses 4 years ago
10 of 73MoreThe Touch CD with 5 bonus tracks that was released in 2003 on Eclectic is being released again on January 31, 2012 on Esoteric Recordings.
I can't even begin to tell you how much this album influenced my musical education. At the time I was a huge Brian Wilson fan, well still am, but I was so broken hearted that SMiLE never came out and I was seeking music that pushed the envelope. (Later I found that release in Jazz, but this was still my Rock phase) I loved Don and the Goodtimes and was amazed that they had evolved into Touch.
Thanks for being so much a part of my life, now and then.
Thanks a ton for the add..man..i love you about ages...that you know it!!ha..
have a great rock n roll style weekend!!!
love love and peace from germany!!!!
andrea:-)
Today is the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing!
Just weeks away from the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.
1969 was such a strange and historic year!
I am so glad that you are working to keep the sounds of Touch accessible to the fans.
Happy 40th to Touch!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADD.
LOVE YOUR MUSIC.
PHOEBE
I just listened to the 'podcast'. Great hearing from Jeff. The album totally blew me away in the 60s it was and is GREAT. Hope that there is another album in the future. Jeff seems ready for it...I hope the other guys are too!
I remember how my friend came into the room and laid this album on the machine and informed me (altered state of mind notwithstanding) that I would think I was a guitar string before it was done. 40 years later I still think that and it needs no enhancement to produce the effect.
A friend turned me on to this group in 1970.. I still have the LP (it was hard to find even then). Amazing stuff, great writing and playing! I'm still surprised so few people are aware of this group. Right up there with the greatest of bands, in my opinion. Good to see this site!
Thank you for an album that totally blew our minds away, 40 years after its recording.. Great music detached from time and maybe from space too.
Best regards from Finland
SWEET MOSES