Blue Effect ( also Modry efekt )

Important rock group lead by Radim Hladik, created in 1968, regarding to progressive musical styles starting with R&B in the late 60's, then jazzrock up to art-rock influenced by British The Yes. In the 80's came to average hardrock and slowly disappeared. However, Radim Hladik is one of the top Czech guitarist by now.

Lineup: Radim Hladik gt(1-2); Vladimir Misik voc,fl,perc(1); Jiri Kozel bg(1-2); Vlado Cech dr(1-2); Milos Svoboda gt(1)

Discography:

1. Meditace ( LP Supraphon 1970, CD Bonton 1996 ) ***+ ( English version 1971 as Kingdom Of Life )
2. Coniunctio ( with Jazz Q ), Supraphon 1971,****
3. A Benefit OF Radim Hladik ( LP Artia 1974; also Supraphon 1975 as Modry efekt a Radim Hladik; CD Bonton/Sony 2000 ) ***+

Compilations:

I. Beatova sin slavy / Beat Hall Of Fame ( Supraphon 2004 ) ***

Sample:  Deserted Alley ( LP#1., 44", 260kB )

Links:  Modry efekt