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 !