Recently an interesting discussion took place on FB about this picture of Tim Blake, performing in Japan.

- Tim: This Photo is probably the most well known , from my solo career … but that photo from the Isle of White has really ‘done the rounds !’ – Shame ‘Getty Images’ have never said who it is in the photo !
- …Still got any of the gear (CS80, Moog modular, AKS etc)?
- Tim: This remarquable set-up was put together specially for Japan – with help of Yamaha and Moog. Only the EMS unit traveled from Europe
- …what were you holding? :- )
- …I think it was a connection pin fron the EMS matrix board.
- Tim: Correct !
- …I think you ounce told me that Keith Kniveton had something to do with the double Synthi A’s -is that correct?
- Tim: He’s the proud owner , these days
- …Sorry to ask that here but was it the same set up used on Gong « You » ? Thanks !
- Tim: Not at all, Just the two EMS’s with Gong
- …What is the blue border within which your Synthi-As are set?
- Tim: A Custom Built casing – to fit into the Crystal Machine visual concept by Patrice Warrener
- …Have you any recollection of playing a festival near Reculver in Whitstable in the 70’s?
- …Nah, I think this was at Reculver fort, but I’m not 100%. I wasn’t there, someone was telling me about it and said Tim played for ages and was amazing.
- Tim: Seasalter – 1976 !