{"product_id":"zero-to-infinity","title":"Zero To Infinity","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1969 by Daevid Allen, one of the founder members of Soft Machine, Gong established itself as one of the most unique, innovative \u0026amp; experimental rock groups of the Seventies. Mixing rock, jazz \u0026amp; psychedelia with elements of mysticism \u0026amp; hippie-based surrealism, all laced with a far-out sense of humour, the group's music, along with its communal lifestyle \u0026amp; fascination with all-things Eastern, epitomised the hippy ideal of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Zero To Infinity' is the tenth Gong album \u0026amp; the fifth album instalment in the evolving saga of Zero the Hero. Previously unavailable as a standalone album for almost 20 years, it is now being released on vinyl on the original commissioning record label for the first time \u0026amp; features re-purposed Daevid Allen album artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album's concept is based on Zero the Hero, the character introduced on the famous Radio Gnome Invisible Gong Trilogy of 'Flying Teapot', 'Angel's Egg' \u0026amp; 'You' where the protagonist was seemingly trapped in the ever-repeating cycle of life \u0026amp; death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZero is then shown a path to possible liberation through love where he evolves to exist on a non-physical plane. Leading us to 'Zero To Infinity' where our hero discovers the advantages of a body-free, virtual existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch like this fluid existence the music on 'Zero To Infinity' transcends genre to create an otherworldly, psychedelic experience that is entirely unique to Gong's inimitable sound \u0026amp; essential to any fan. This is the millennial Gong band at their very best bringing inventive \u0026amp; creative musicality to the never ending \u0026amp; constantly developing mythology of Planet Gong as it guided us into the new Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album features original Virgin band Gong members including late, visionary leader Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Didier Malherbe \u0026amp; Mike Howlett, alongside Soft Machinist Theo Travis \u0026amp; drummer Chris Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fondly remembered album was experienced live by thousands on several extensive tours in the UK \u0026amp; Europe throughout 2000-01, some of the band's longest since the 1970's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGong will be heading out on extensive UK tours in 2023 \u0026amp; 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition of 'Zero To Infinity' is presented on black 2LP in a single sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kscope","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50484103643467,"sku":"2046655","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3cd8996a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727581419","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/zero-to-infinity","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}