Recorded live at The Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 31.1976.The opening acts were Head East and Ambrosia. The recording was called "The Mayhem Symphony". The song was from the LEFTOVERTURE album and the tour to support that album.

The song is a mixture of left over bits and pieces from Walsh and Livgren that the whole band contributed in weaving together. Originally this song was to be called Leftoverture but Dave Hope suggested that that would be a good name for the album. When Wally Gold(the bands manager) suggested Magnum Opus for the song the switch was made.

Steve Walsh - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Xylophone and Vibraphone
Kerry Livgren - Guitars, Keyboards
Robby Steinhardt - Violin, Vocals
Dave Hope - Bass
Phil Ehart - Drums, Tympani
Rich Williams - Guitars

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