The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda

October 31st, 2006 by Vassilios

Ira Cohen’s landmark 1968 film, “The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda,” is out now on DVD via Arthur Magazine. Includes rare appearances by Angus MacLise, the first drummer of the Velvet Underground, and minimalist drone pioneer Tony Conrad. They were both members of the “Theater of Eternal Music” or the “Dream Syndicate”, Fluxus’ house band in NY in the mid sixties, along La Monte Young, Marian Zazeela & John Cale. The Music is by Angus MacLise.

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