Sunday, June 26, 2016
OVER-NITE ZAPPEIYON
Programa de radio que se emite por Radio Atomika los sabados a partir de las 22 hs, conduccion, produccion y operacion por Cresta, musica de Frank Zappa.
Weekly radio show from Argentina.
Every Saturday, from 22h00 on.
By Cresta D'Mente.
On Radio Atomika.
www.radioatomika.com.ar
MORE ED PALERMO IN CONCERT
Ed Palermo says:
For those of you who live in or near NYC or anyone planning to be in the area on vacation or work or whatever, my band is giving a free concert, Thursday, June 30 at the Music Union building on 48th St. btw 8+9th Aves.
It will be a KILLER 90 minute show from 5:00 to 6:30.
It is for the Emergency Relief Fund, which provides relief to musicians in dire need of assistance. And boy, do we need it! local802erf.org
A small donation is MUCH appreciated!
date-Thursday, June 30
time -5:00-6:30
address-322 W. 48th St. NYC
For those of you who live in or near NYC or anyone planning to be in the area on vacation or work or whatever, my band is giving a free concert, Thursday, June 30 at the Music Union building on 48th St. btw 8+9th Aves.
It will be a KILLER 90 minute show from 5:00 to 6:30.
It is for the Emergency Relief Fund, which provides relief to musicians in dire need of assistance. And boy, do we need it! local802erf.org
A small donation is MUCH appreciated!
date-Thursday, June 30
time -5:00-6:30
address-322 W. 48th St. NYC
PAZOP
Pazop was a Belgian progressive rock band that existed from 1971 to 1974.
The band recorded two album, but didn't manage to get them released by a record company.
Their first album, "Psychillis Of A Lunatic Genius", finally got a release on the Musea label in 1996.
More recently the French Replica Records label released both albums.
Here's a teaser (or two)
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The band recorded two album, but didn't manage to get them released by a record company.
Their first album, "Psychillis Of A Lunatic Genius", finally got a release on the Musea label in 1996.
More recently the French Replica Records label released both albums.
Here's a teaser (or two)
BENT KNEE - SAY SO
- bent knee: say so
(2016, cd, usa, cuneiform records)
The band has a very friendly sound. It's a nice mix of pop and rock. However, a closer listening does reveal a sharper edge.
Adventurous and experimental.
This is nice. This is very nice.
Out on Cuneiform Records
http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/
Available from Mandaï
http://www.mandai.be/
D.F.A. - WORK IN PROGRESS LIVE
- d.f.a.: work in progress live
(2001, cd, usa, moonjune records)
Here's the info from the MoonJune Records website :
This live album documents D.F.A.'s stellar performance at NEARfest 2000. It most certainly marked the beginning of a new, exciting phase in the band's career, and was their first major exposure outside the confines of their native Europe. (D.F.A. is from Italy, a country with a rich progressive music history.)
It was early afternoon on June 17th, 2000, when D.F.A. took the stage for their first-ever live performance in the USA. Many among the large audience of progressive music enthusiasts at NEARfest were obviously unfamiliar with the Italian band and their music, but as the show progressed it became evident that history was in the making. Each successive song was greeted with a bigger roar of applause, and D.F.A. were becoming instant stars on the international progressive music scene. It was a spellbinding performance at a breakthrough event in the history of the group.
Recorded with crystal clarity, this is an exceptional recording of a very special live performance. Full of excitement, surprises and superb playing, Work In Progress Live is one album that's not to be missed by any fan of progressive music.
Here's a track from one of their later albums :
SANDRO, JOHN MALKOVICH, ERIC ALEXANDRAKIS - LIKE A PUPPET SHOW
- sandro, john malkovich, eric alexandrakis: like a puppet show
(2015, 2 lp picture disc, usa, cryogenia 90125)
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the "Illuminated" 12" picture disc vinyl album that got released by the same artists, as a limited edition, pre-order only album.
"Illuminated" included four tracks, three of which had been previously released on "Like A Puppet show. One of these three tracks was composed by Dweezil Zappa.
Hence, the Dweezil Zappa composition can also be found on "Like A Puppet Show".
"Like A Puppet Show" also was a limited edition release.
As this is more of an art project than just a music album (Sandro Miller is a photographer and John Malkovich an actor), it should come as no surprise that this is also a limited release (2000 copies) and a set 2 two 12" picture discs.
Here are some pictures :
REZ ABBASI & JUNCTION - BEHIND THE VIBRATION
- rez abbasi & junction: behind the vibration
(2016, cd, usa, cuneiform)
Next to Rez Abbasi, the album features Mark Shim on tenor sax and electronic MIDI Wind Controller, Ben Stivers on keyboards and Kenny Gohowski on drums.
"Behind The Vibration" presents 8 original pieces, all composed by Rez Abbasi. A beautiful equilibrium of modern electronic jazz, fusion, and progressive rock.
Impressive.
Out on Cuneiform.
http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/
Available from Mandaï.
http://www.mandai.be/
MIKE KENEALLY'S "SCAMBOT 2"
a message from Mike Keneally
Exclusive Scambot 2 pre-orders start now!
Kind folk! Hi! Hear ye!
The time has come, friends…we are now grinningly accepting pre-orders for the 2-CD special edition of Scambot 2.
Yes!
17 years in the making (I'm serious!), this signed, numbered limited edition of 2000 features two distinct albums for your ears.
Disc 1 is Scambot 2 proper, consisting of the following:
SCAMBOT 2
1. In The Trees (10:28)
2. Roots Twist (3:02)
3. Sam (3:20)
4. Clipper (4:36)
5. Forget About It (0:46)
6. Pretzels (4:25)
7. Buzz (4:32)
8. Race The Stars (3:44)
9. O (1:26)
10. Roll (6:23)
11. Constructed (3:46)
12. Freezer Burn (5:23)
13. Scores of People (5:22)
14. Cold Hands Gnat (4:00)
15. Proceed (3:19)
Disc 2 is a whole other freaking album, called Inkling (More From The Scambot 2 Sessions). It contains these things:
INKLING (More from the Scambot 2 Sessions)
1. Presence (0:48)
2. Scambot (2:17)
3. Boghe (4:01)
4. Sickness (2:01)
5. The Coma (2:11)
6. I Named You (0:45)
7. Falafel (1:29)
8. O Elastic Love! (1:23)
9. Cram (8:10)
10. Mystery Song (0:04)
11. E (0:37)
12. The Scorpions (5:32)
13. Skating Backwards (2:15)
14. Tom (7:01)
15. Mayday! (1:25)
16. Lovesong (1:27)
17. Back It Up (2:54)
18. Inkling (1:37)
19. Uncompressed Rag (2:04)
One hour and 53 minutes of music altogether.
Both albums are handsomely contained within a frequently blue package, with many absurd drawings and a lengthy story continuing the epic tale of Scambot and the other humans, animals and deities in his life. There's a 24-page booklet for Scambot 2, and an additional 8-page booklet for Inkling, both nestled within the attractive digipak.
Exowax will begin shipping the CDs in late July. But once your pre-order is processed, you will receive an advance download of Scambot 2 proper, to begin listening to at any moment you care to begin listening to it. No waiting for you, intrepid pre-orderer!
(For any non-physical-product people out there, Scambot 2 proper will also be available as a purchasable single-album download, with digital booklet, in late July. Inkling [More From The Scambot 2 Sessions] will not be available for download though – this album is exclusively available only as Disc 2 of the 2-CD edition.)
How to describe the music? Well, Scambot 1 was a dense, mostly instrumental and pretty darn abstract listen, so Scambot 2 may take you by surprise with its more melodic and accessible (for me, anyway) nature. I really wanted to write a bunch of songs, as opposed to compose a bunch of pieces, and that's what happened. From the multi-movement epic "In The Trees" to the rocking "Roots Twist" and "Roll" to the lilting "Sam" to the twangy "Constructed" to the proggity "Buzz" and "Clipper" to the… well I'll stop describing the songs, you'll hear them soon enough I hope.
Most of the more abstract instrumental music we worked on during this time has gone into Inkling, which really hangs together as an album in its own right, and also contains a few conventionally melodic songs alongside blazing madness and crazy space music and pseudo-ragtime and other things.
If I may so say, I am really freaking happy with both of these albums. Happy enough to italicize!
Scambot 2 has been a long time coming. We're grateful indeed for your patience, and we hope that you'll find your patience rewarded by this music.
And now, in the words of TV's Richard Deacon, sit back, relax, and pre-order Scambot 2 now!
Thank you - we very much dig you -
Mike
Exclusive Scambot 2 pre-orders start now!
Kind folk! Hi! Hear ye!
The time has come, friends…we are now grinningly accepting pre-orders for the 2-CD special edition of Scambot 2.
Yes!
17 years in the making (I'm serious!), this signed, numbered limited edition of 2000 features two distinct albums for your ears.
Disc 1 is Scambot 2 proper, consisting of the following:
SCAMBOT 2
1. In The Trees (10:28)
2. Roots Twist (3:02)
3. Sam (3:20)
4. Clipper (4:36)
5. Forget About It (0:46)
6. Pretzels (4:25)
7. Buzz (4:32)
8. Race The Stars (3:44)
9. O (1:26)
10. Roll (6:23)
11. Constructed (3:46)
12. Freezer Burn (5:23)
13. Scores of People (5:22)
14. Cold Hands Gnat (4:00)
15. Proceed (3:19)
Disc 2 is a whole other freaking album, called Inkling (More From The Scambot 2 Sessions). It contains these things:
INKLING (More from the Scambot 2 Sessions)
1. Presence (0:48)
2. Scambot (2:17)
3. Boghe (4:01)
4. Sickness (2:01)
5. The Coma (2:11)
6. I Named You (0:45)
7. Falafel (1:29)
8. O Elastic Love! (1:23)
9. Cram (8:10)
10. Mystery Song (0:04)
11. E (0:37)
12. The Scorpions (5:32)
13. Skating Backwards (2:15)
14. Tom (7:01)
15. Mayday! (1:25)
16. Lovesong (1:27)
17. Back It Up (2:54)
18. Inkling (1:37)
19. Uncompressed Rag (2:04)
One hour and 53 minutes of music altogether.
Both albums are handsomely contained within a frequently blue package, with many absurd drawings and a lengthy story continuing the epic tale of Scambot and the other humans, animals and deities in his life. There's a 24-page booklet for Scambot 2, and an additional 8-page booklet for Inkling, both nestled within the attractive digipak.
Exowax will begin shipping the CDs in late July. But once your pre-order is processed, you will receive an advance download of Scambot 2 proper, to begin listening to at any moment you care to begin listening to it. No waiting for you, intrepid pre-orderer!
(For any non-physical-product people out there, Scambot 2 proper will also be available as a purchasable single-album download, with digital booklet, in late July. Inkling [More From The Scambot 2 Sessions] will not be available for download though – this album is exclusively available only as Disc 2 of the 2-CD edition.)
How to describe the music? Well, Scambot 1 was a dense, mostly instrumental and pretty darn abstract listen, so Scambot 2 may take you by surprise with its more melodic and accessible (for me, anyway) nature. I really wanted to write a bunch of songs, as opposed to compose a bunch of pieces, and that's what happened. From the multi-movement epic "In The Trees" to the rocking "Roots Twist" and "Roll" to the lilting "Sam" to the twangy "Constructed" to the proggity "Buzz" and "Clipper" to the… well I'll stop describing the songs, you'll hear them soon enough I hope.
Most of the more abstract instrumental music we worked on during this time has gone into Inkling, which really hangs together as an album in its own right, and also contains a few conventionally melodic songs alongside blazing madness and crazy space music and pseudo-ragtime and other things.
If I may so say, I am really freaking happy with both of these albums. Happy enough to italicize!
Scambot 2 has been a long time coming. We're grateful indeed for your patience, and we hope that you'll find your patience rewarded by this music.
And now, in the words of TV's Richard Deacon, sit back, relax, and pre-order Scambot 2 now!
Thank you - we very much dig you -
Mike
ED PALERMO UPDATE
A message from Ed Palermo
July 1 & 2 at 'The Iridium' in NYC
Last minute booking!
Don’t worry, folks-you won’t hear from me again until late July.
The day after the afore-mentioned benefit at the at the Music Union in NYC, we will be playing TWO nights at our favorite NYC jazz club-IRIDIUM.
All three events will feature ZAPPA and ZAPPA MASH-UPPED with everything from British ’60’s rock and even cowboy music.
LONESOME COWBOY ED will be making a cameo performance.
So if you’re in the tri-state area, kindly mosey over and say “Howdy, Pardner!”
July 1 & 2 at 'The Iridium' in NYC
Last minute booking!
Don’t worry, folks-you won’t hear from me again until late July.
The day after the afore-mentioned benefit at the at the Music Union in NYC, we will be playing TWO nights at our favorite NYC jazz club-IRIDIUM.
All three events will feature ZAPPA and ZAPPA MASH-UPPED with everything from British ’60’s rock and even cowboy music.
LONESOME COWBOY ED will be making a cameo performance.
So if you’re in the tri-state area, kindly mosey over and say “Howdy, Pardner!”
FREAKSHOW IN CONCERT WITH ALFIE RYNER, UHL AND CHATO!
July 28 to 31, 2016, at the Burg Herzberg Festival, over at the Freakstage, Freakshow In Concert will present :
Alfie Ryner
Uhl
and Chato
Alfie Ryner
Uhl
and Chato
DWALMACAT 648
This week's Dwalmacat radio show.
https://www.mixcloud.com/Dwalmacat/dwalmacat-648/
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL – Run through the valley
DOODLES WEAVER – Eleanor Rigby
DISLOCATION DANCE – The next year I returned to St-Michelle (but Marie had gone and with her my childhood)
PIERO MILESIE – In the car with Mr. Felson
HOLY FUCK – Neon dad
ZAMLA MAMMAS MANNA – Knapplösa
RUDY TROUVE – Logical order
MIKADO – Par hasard
DOE MAAR – Winnetou
PRINCE FAR I & THE ARABS – Foundation stepper
BLUTCH – Ten foot tall
THE BASTARD POPFATHER – The white single
JA JA JA – Ja! Ja! Ja!
EIGHT EYED SPY – Sorry for behaving so badly (live)
BOURBONESE QUALK - God with us
CONRAD SCHNIZLER – Der Riese und seine Frau (excerpt)
LOU RAWLS – You’ll never find another love like me
MAKE WEIRD MUSIC INTERVIEWS HOMER FLYNN
WOWIE ZOWIE !!!
Anthony (from Make Weird Music) interviews Homer Flynn (of The Residents).
Very nice.
Wanted to fly over and shake Anthony's hand.
Unfortunately, it didn't fit the planning as I still have this stack of music that I need to hear :-(
Anyway, nice interview. Anthony doesn't go for the easy questions and Homer takes the time to reflect. Like it. Like it a lot.
http://www.makeweirdmusic.com/interview/homer-flynn/
During the interview, when asked what music he is listening to, Homer mentions Alamaailman Vasarat.
Saw them at the Zappanale festival in 2008.
Check them out.
http://www.united-mutations.com/a/alamaailman_vasarat.htm
Anthony (from Make Weird Music) interviews Homer Flynn (of The Residents).
Very nice.
Wanted to fly over and shake Anthony's hand.
Unfortunately, it didn't fit the planning as I still have this stack of music that I need to hear :-(
Anyway, nice interview. Anthony doesn't go for the easy questions and Homer takes the time to reflect. Like it. Like it a lot.
http://www.makeweirdmusic.com/interview/homer-flynn/
During the interview, when asked what music he is listening to, Homer mentions Alamaailman Vasarat.
Saw them at the Zappanale festival in 2008.
Check them out.
http://www.united-mutations.com/a/alamaailman_vasarat.htm
JOE SATRIANI
Live at the Hellfest Festival.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
From ARTE TV
Lots of things go wrong with the sound the first four minutes.
It ends with someone testing the sound system: "One, two,.. One, two,..."
After that, it's a great sounding show.
Joe Satriani, with Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and Marco Minnemann.
http://concert.arte.tv/fr/joe-satriani-au-hellfest
Saturday, June 18, 2016
From ARTE TV
Lots of things go wrong with the sound the first four minutes.
It ends with someone testing the sound system: "One, two,.. One, two,..."
After that, it's a great sounding show.
Joe Satriani, with Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and Marco Minnemann.
http://concert.arte.tv/fr/joe-satriani-au-hellfest
STEVE VAI UPDATE
MODERN PRIMITIVE / PASSION AND WARFARE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION AVAILABLE TODAY!
Steve Vai's Modern Primitive / Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary Edition, a 2-CD collection premiering previously unreleased music written or recorded by Vai from 1984-1990, in addition to the landmark album Passion and Warfare remastered from the original analog tapes--plus four bonus tracks--is available now!
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Passion and Warfare, the special 2-CD edition of the album includes the first-ever release of Vai's Modern Primitive songs and recordings. Based on song sketches and works-in-progress penned or partially recorded by Vai following the January 1984 release of his debut album, Flex-Able, the music on Modern Primitive was recently (2016) completed by Vai for release as a full album disc.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
THE UNIVERSE BY EAR - SEVEN POUNDS
The Universe By Ear
From Basel, Switzerland.
There's some Arf in there.
And Fido too.
From Basel, Switzerland.
There's some Arf in there.
And Fido too.
MOONJUNE RECORDS TURNS 15
Yes, the MoonJune Records label is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
As a present, MoonJune is offering a free download of the very first released album:
DFA : Work In Progress Live
Right here :
https://dutyfreearea.bandcamp.com/album/work-in-progress-live
As a present, MoonJune is offering a free download of the very first released album:
DFA : Work In Progress Live
Right here :
https://dutyfreearea.bandcamp.com/album/work-in-progress-live
ARISTOCRATS UPDATE
a message from the Aristocrats
We've got a lot going on for the remainder of 2016, and wanted to tell you about it. Hope you don't mind. :-)
First of all: We are proud to announce 4 shows in the following Indian cities - Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi - and a show in Kathmandu!
September 12 - Kolkota (India) - Venue TBC
September 14 - Mumbai (India) - Venue TBC
September 16 - Bangalore (India) - Venue TBC
September 18 - New Dehli (India) - Venue TBC
September 21 - Kathmandu (Nepal) - Tangalwood
More details on exact details, venues and promoters coming in the next week...but yes, this is really happening. ;-)
It also pretty much completes our Asia/Australia tour schedule, which now looks like this:
September 5 - Fukuoka, JP - Gate’s 7
September 6 - Osaka, Japan - BigCat
September 7 - Nagoya, Japan - The Bottom Line
September 8 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta
September 10 - Bangkok, Thailand - M-Theatre
September 12 - Kolkota (India) - Venue TBC
September 14 - Mumbai (India) - Venue TBC
September 16 - Bangalore (India) - Venue TBC
September 18 - New Dehli (India) - Venue TBC
September 21 - Kathmandu (Nepal) - Tangalwood
September 25 - Taipei, Taiwan - Riverside Live House
September 27 - Shenzhen, China - A8 Live
September 29 - Hong Kong - The Hangout
October 2 - Perth, Australia - John Inverarity Theatre
October 4 - Adelaide, Australia - The Gov
October 6 - Melbourne, Australia - The Bendigo Hotel
October 8 - Sydney, Australia - Manning Bar
October 10 - Brisbane, Australia - The Crow Bar
Plus, our G3 (Satriani/Vai/Aristocrats) shows in Italy and Germany are happening in just 10 days!
JUL 02, 2016 – Rome, IT – Rock In Roma / Moon Stage @ Ippodromo delle Capannelle
JUL 03, 2016 – Sogliano al Rubicone, IT – Piazza Matteotti
JUL 04, 2016 – Ascoli Piceno, IT – Piazza del Popolo
JUL 05, 2016 – Grugliasco (province of Torino), IT – GruVillage
JUL 11, 2016 – Munich, DE – Circus Krone
JUL 12, 2016 – Offenbach, DE – Stadthalle
JUL 13, 2016 – Bonn, DE – KunstRasen
Who knows if this will ever happen again?
And finally: We are working very hard on South America! We'll hope to have more info about that soon.
Cheers to all,
The Aristocrats
We've got a lot going on for the remainder of 2016, and wanted to tell you about it. Hope you don't mind. :-)
First of all: We are proud to announce 4 shows in the following Indian cities - Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi - and a show in Kathmandu!
September 12 - Kolkota (India) - Venue TBC
September 14 - Mumbai (India) - Venue TBC
September 16 - Bangalore (India) - Venue TBC
September 18 - New Dehli (India) - Venue TBC
September 21 - Kathmandu (Nepal) - Tangalwood
More details on exact details, venues and promoters coming in the next week...but yes, this is really happening. ;-)
It also pretty much completes our Asia/Australia tour schedule, which now looks like this:
September 5 - Fukuoka, JP - Gate’s 7
September 6 - Osaka, Japan - BigCat
September 7 - Nagoya, Japan - The Bottom Line
September 8 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta
September 10 - Bangkok, Thailand - M-Theatre
September 12 - Kolkota (India) - Venue TBC
September 14 - Mumbai (India) - Venue TBC
September 16 - Bangalore (India) - Venue TBC
September 18 - New Dehli (India) - Venue TBC
September 21 - Kathmandu (Nepal) - Tangalwood
September 25 - Taipei, Taiwan - Riverside Live House
September 27 - Shenzhen, China - A8 Live
September 29 - Hong Kong - The Hangout
October 2 - Perth, Australia - John Inverarity Theatre
October 4 - Adelaide, Australia - The Gov
October 6 - Melbourne, Australia - The Bendigo Hotel
October 8 - Sydney, Australia - Manning Bar
October 10 - Brisbane, Australia - The Crow Bar
Plus, our G3 (Satriani/Vai/Aristocrats) shows in Italy and Germany are happening in just 10 days!
JUL 02, 2016 – Rome, IT – Rock In Roma / Moon Stage @ Ippodromo delle Capannelle
JUL 03, 2016 – Sogliano al Rubicone, IT – Piazza Matteotti
JUL 04, 2016 – Ascoli Piceno, IT – Piazza del Popolo
JUL 05, 2016 – Grugliasco (province of Torino), IT – GruVillage
JUL 11, 2016 – Munich, DE – Circus Krone
JUL 12, 2016 – Offenbach, DE – Stadthalle
JUL 13, 2016 – Bonn, DE – KunstRasen
Who knows if this will ever happen again?
And finally: We are working very hard on South America! We'll hope to have more info about that soon.
Cheers to all,
The Aristocrats
Friday, June 24, 2016
ZFT
Bob Zappa :
It is difficult to understand or even explain the events that brought about the ZFT issues between Frank's children. If you're interested in trying to sort this out listen to Marc Maron's interview with Dweezil that was broadcast today on Marc's WTF pod cast. And then read the article by Kannii Powell Cleaver. That's how the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place.
http://podbay.fm/show/329875043/e/1466665200?autostart=1
http://www.inquisitr.com/3235834/gail-zappa-simply-greedy-or-was-she-mentally-disturbed-too-dweezil-discusses-the-medea-complex-and-more/
It is difficult to understand or even explain the events that brought about the ZFT issues between Frank's children. If you're interested in trying to sort this out listen to Marc Maron's interview with Dweezil that was broadcast today on Marc's WTF pod cast. And then read the article by Kannii Powell Cleaver. That's how the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place.
http://podbay.fm/show/329875043/e/1466665200?autostart=1
http://www.inquisitr.com/3235834/gail-zappa-simply-greedy-or-was-she-mentally-disturbed-too-dweezil-discusses-the-medea-complex-and-more/
Sunday, June 19, 2016
RANDY ROSE'S BIGFOOT BEWARE OUT ON CD
https://www.psychofonrecords.com/pro…/bigfoot-beware-mini-cd
from Psychofon Records :
The first run of all editions of Bigfoot Beware and For Maurice are completely sold out! Thank you all so much for your support of Randy Rose's very first single.
Due to popular demand, we will be releasing a second edition. Even though our products are all limited, we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to get a record. However, we will never release the Green, Red, Clear or Pink vinyl versions again. But, do not fret! The first 100 copies of the second edition will be on sunset-orange vinyl. This will be the LAST of the Bigfoot Beware/For Maurice singles released on colored vinyl. The regular black vinyl "Night" edition will remain for sale via Psychofon Records and future select retailers. Your last chance to buy..or cry!
But that's not all...
Your wish is our command. Due to the sheer amount of requests for a digital audio version, we have decided to release Bigfoot Beware/For Maurice on 3" CD! We will offer a collector's package and a normal edition for those of you who just want the CD. The collector's edition will come in a mini camouflage bag with the CD in a mini sleeve with a mini postcard and a mini Bigfoot button. Mini-mania!
ANOTHER SEMI OFFICIAL ZAPPA RELEASE
"Live In Uddel" has recently been announced as a CD release.
The recording, taken from the Dutch 1970 tv- (and radio-) broadcast had been released on vinyl earlier this year.
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The recording, taken from the Dutch 1970 tv- (and radio-) broadcast had been released on vinyl earlier this year.
MACHINE MASS IN CONCERT IN BONN (DE), AUGUST 21
In Situ Art Society presents The Dissonant Series 33
MACHINE MASS featuring ANTOINE GUENET and GEORGES PAUL
Michel Delville (BE) – Gitarre, Roland GR09, Elektronik
Tony Bianco (US/UK) – Schlagzeug, Loops, Perkussion
Antoine Guenet (BE) – Keyboards
Georges Paul (GR/DE) – Saxophon, Kontrabass
Kreuzung An Sankt Helena
Bornheimer Straße 130, 53119 Bonn
Eintritt: € 10 normal | € 6 ermäßigt
(für Mitglieder der In Situ Art Society: € 6,50 normal | € 4 ermäßigt)
Kartenreservierung: tickets@in-situ-art-society.de | Tel.: 0174/1839210
MACHINE MASS featuring ANTOINE GUENET and GEORGES PAUL
Michel Delville (BE) – Gitarre, Roland GR09, Elektronik
Tony Bianco (US/UK) – Schlagzeug, Loops, Perkussion
Antoine Guenet (BE) – Keyboards
Georges Paul (GR/DE) – Saxophon, Kontrabass
Kreuzung An Sankt Helena
Bornheimer Straße 130, 53119 Bonn
Eintritt: € 10 normal | € 6 ermäßigt
(für Mitglieder der In Situ Art Society: € 6,50 normal | € 4 ermäßigt)
Kartenreservierung: tickets@in-situ-art-society.de | Tel.: 0174/1839210
DWEEZIL ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
Dweezil Zappa is still having a lot of issues with the ZFT...
Apparently, it all started in 2006.
If you ever wondered why the (latest) ZFT releases were never available at the Zappa Plays Zappa concerts, here's the answer.
http://www.dweezilzappaworld.com/posts/1982312-cease-and-desist-tour-2016
There's a lot of missed opportunities in there...
Apparently, it all started in 2006.
If you ever wondered why the (latest) ZFT releases were never available at the Zappa Plays Zappa concerts, here's the answer.
http://www.dweezilzappaworld.com/posts/1982312-cease-and-desist-tour-2016
There's a lot of missed opportunities in there...
Thursday, June 16, 2016
CHATO SEGERER
CHATO will be performing at the Burg Herzberg Festival.
http://burgherzberg-festival.de/
Here's Chato performing Panzerballett's 'Typewriter II'.
http://burgherzberg-festival.de/
Here's Chato performing Panzerballett's 'Typewriter II'.
SUN RA ARKESTRA TOUR DATES
From the Saturn newsgroup
The Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen has added three new USA engagements to its 60th Anniversary World Tour as the band continues to travel the spaceways. On Saturday, June 18, 2016 the Arkestra will do a free 2:00 pm afternoon performance at the Union Pool in Brooklyn, NY. Adding onto the July 16 & 17 Chicago, IL tour dates that were previously announced is a visitation on Monday, July 18, 2016 to the El Club in Detroit, MI. Later this summer, the Arkestra will headline the Fields Festival on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Darlington, MD.
Please note that the scheduled June 25, 2016 concert at the Beacon Jazz Festival in Beacon, NY will not happen due to the cancellation of the festival.
The 60th Anniversary of the Sun Ra Arkestra continues to be celebrated across the planet with Arkestra concerts, panels, lectures, film retrospectives, and other events that recognize the impact of the band on the sound and evolution of avant garde jazz.
Marshall Allen, as Musical Director of the Arkestra, is now in his 58th year of continuous activity within the Arkestra. Marshall has been in the Sun Ra Arkestra 21 years longer than Sun Ra himself and celebrated his 92nd "Arrival Day" (birthday to those who are earthbound) on May 25, 2016 as he continues moving forward at space speed.
The current concert itinerary of the Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen is:
June 18, 2016 - Union Pool, 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Free show at 2:00 pm.
June 25, 2016 - Beacon Jazz Festival, Beacon, NY. CANCELLED.
July 16, 2016 - Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Show at 8:00 pm.
July 17, 2016 - Pitchfork Festival, Union Park, Chicago, IL. Showtime TBA.
July 18, 2016 - El Club, 4114 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI. Show at 8:00 pm.
August 21, 2016 - Fields Festival, 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, MD. Showtime TBA.
The 2016 Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen 60th Anniversary World Tour dates continue to be in support of the "Babylon Live" CD release on the In + Out Records label. This CD was recorded live at the Babylon club in Istanbul, Turkey on May 21, 2014 during the first of four 2014 Sun Ra Centennial Arkestra European tours. DL Media is handling all publicity and coordination for this CD release. Details are available at:
http://dlmediamusic.com/artist/sun-ra-arkestra/
For additional details on all of the above appearances, please click on the "Tourdates" tab of the Sun Ra Arkestra website and then click on the weblinks for the applicable concert date. Booking information for the Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen is available by clicking on the "Info" tab of the Sun Ra Arkestra website, which is located at:
http://www.sunraarkestra.com
The Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen has added three new USA engagements to its 60th Anniversary World Tour as the band continues to travel the spaceways. On Saturday, June 18, 2016 the Arkestra will do a free 2:00 pm afternoon performance at the Union Pool in Brooklyn, NY. Adding onto the July 16 & 17 Chicago, IL tour dates that were previously announced is a visitation on Monday, July 18, 2016 to the El Club in Detroit, MI. Later this summer, the Arkestra will headline the Fields Festival on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Darlington, MD.
Please note that the scheduled June 25, 2016 concert at the Beacon Jazz Festival in Beacon, NY will not happen due to the cancellation of the festival.
The 60th Anniversary of the Sun Ra Arkestra continues to be celebrated across the planet with Arkestra concerts, panels, lectures, film retrospectives, and other events that recognize the impact of the band on the sound and evolution of avant garde jazz.
Marshall Allen, as Musical Director of the Arkestra, is now in his 58th year of continuous activity within the Arkestra. Marshall has been in the Sun Ra Arkestra 21 years longer than Sun Ra himself and celebrated his 92nd "Arrival Day" (birthday to those who are earthbound) on May 25, 2016 as he continues moving forward at space speed.
The current concert itinerary of the Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen is:
June 18, 2016 - Union Pool, 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Free show at 2:00 pm.
June 25, 2016 - Beacon Jazz Festival, Beacon, NY. CANCELLED.
July 16, 2016 - Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Show at 8:00 pm.
July 17, 2016 - Pitchfork Festival, Union Park, Chicago, IL. Showtime TBA.
July 18, 2016 - El Club, 4114 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI. Show at 8:00 pm.
August 21, 2016 - Fields Festival, 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, MD. Showtime TBA.
The 2016 Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen 60th Anniversary World Tour dates continue to be in support of the "Babylon Live" CD release on the In + Out Records label. This CD was recorded live at the Babylon club in Istanbul, Turkey on May 21, 2014 during the first of four 2014 Sun Ra Centennial Arkestra European tours. DL Media is handling all publicity and coordination for this CD release. Details are available at:
http://dlmediamusic.com/artist/sun-ra-arkestra/
For additional details on all of the above appearances, please click on the "Tourdates" tab of the Sun Ra Arkestra website and then click on the weblinks for the applicable concert date. Booking information for the Sun Ra Arkestra Directed by Marshall Allen is available by clicking on the "Info" tab of the Sun Ra Arkestra website, which is located at:
http://www.sunraarkestra.com
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
PÄRKLI JAM
If you happen to be in Switzerland in about 10 days, you might want to check out the Pärkli Jam festival.
http://www.paerklijam.ch/de/festival
The Universe By Ear will be performing there !
http://www.paerklijam.ch/de/festival
The Universe By Ear will be performing there !
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
VARIOUS ARTISTS - HAM SESSIONS 2014
- various artists: ham sessions - 2014
(2014, cd-promo, bel, private release)
A tip to the hat to Michel Mast !
There's Laughing Bastards, Dans Dans, Gratitude, Stuff, Moker, and the Xango Tentet.
This is a beautiful selection of contemporary Belgian jazz ensembles.
To give you an idea of what it might have been like :
Dans Dans at the Paradox club in Tilburg (NL)
And Stuff
Monday, June 13, 2016
THE UNIVERSE BY EAR
The Universe By Ear is about to release their debut 7".
Yes, you're right. There's some ARF in there, as well as some FIDO.
http://www.theuniversebyear.com/
Check it out:
- Beni Bürgin: Drums, Vocals
- Pascal Grünenfelder: Bass, Vocals
- Stef Strittmatter: Guitar, Vocals
Yes, you're right. There's some ARF in there, as well as some FIDO.
http://www.theuniversebyear.com/
Check it out:
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MAXIMILIANO LOPEZ BARRIOS
I know that I have mentioned Maximiliano's artwork before, but this is so good...
http://maximilianolopezbarrios.blogspot.be/
Here's just one example :
Sunday, June 12, 2016
JAGATARA - JAGATARA 1993.2.7
- jagatara: jagatara 1993.2.7
(1995, cd, japan, psy-cho psy-cd8)
Japanese rock / funk band Jagatara was formed in 1979 by Edo Akemi.
After Edo Akemi's dead in 1990, the band broke up.
For years, I've had an mp3 of Jagatara performing Frank Zappa's 'Black Napkins'. On one of my recent searches, I did find the data of an album that included Jagatara performing Zappa's 'Peaches III'. No 'Black Napkins', but the info said that it included 'Peaches III'.
Imagine my surprise when I popped the CD in the CD-player to discover that after a couple of minutes into the first track, called 'Landscape', the band starts performing FZ's 'The Black Page'.
And, yes, it does includes a fine version of 'Peaches III' as well.
A great find, even if I say so myself, and an excellent addition to The Others Of Invention.
SPAGGUETTA ORGHASMMOND
Who needs football when there's Spagguetta Orgahasmmond ?
Taken from the 3rd single of Spagguetta Orghasmmond.
Out on Love Mazout & Rockerill Records
http://www.rockerillrecords.com/
'King Of The Beach'
Taken from the 3rd single of Spagguetta Orghasmmond.
Out on Love Mazout & Rockerill Records
http://www.rockerillrecords.com/
'King Of The Beach'
SUN RA - THE INTERGALACTIC THING
- sun ra and his astro infinity arkestra: the intergalactic thing
(2016, 2lp, usa, roaratorio roar40)
Recorded in 1969 during a rehearsal, "The Intergalactic Thing" introduces about a dozen pieces from the Sun Ra songbook that never got performed !!
http://roaratorio.com/uncategorized/sun-ra-his-astro-ihnfinity-arkestra-the-intergalactic-thing/
VARIOUS ARTISTS - UNMATCHED, COME DANCE WITH ME !
- various artists: unmatched - come dance with me !
(2016, cdr, spain, hall of fame)
It's a free download, but it's also available on CDR (for geeks like me).
- hijosdecortés: dancin' fool
- juares cuadrilla: cheepnis
- zappones: love of my life
- juan zarppa's experience: tell me you love me
- frangos: bamboozeld by love
- nigga bigga funk: pygmy twylyte
- ozcar mccuenca: pygmy twylyte
- andrés mastrangelo: easy meat
- siniestro total: catholic girls
- zappones: bobby brown
- luis ruiz' nig biz: carolina hardcore ecstasy
- juan zarppa's experience: the torture never stops
http://halloffame.es/
ALTERTAPE - GLASSTIC DROPS
- altertape: glasstic drops
(2014, cd, bel, ijskasdeel ikd002)
It was a good decision.
Jonathan Callens on drums and keyboards (and compositions), Joshua Dellaert on electric bass and Jan Ghesquière on electric guitar.
"Glasstic Drops" is the perfect soundtrack for my Sundays.
Cinematic.
Melodic soundscapes.
Relaxing and exciting at the same time.
Out on Ijskasteel, available from Solidude Records :
http://www.soliduderecords.com/
THE MARRIED MONK - THE BELGIAN KICK
- the married monk: the belgian kick
(2004, cd, france, ici d'ailleurs ida025)
- the married monk: the belgian kick
(2016, 2lp, france, gonzaï records)
Originally released on CD in 2004 (also as a cardboard promo) and more recently re-released on vinyl : The Married Monk with "The Belgian Kick".
The album includes a coverversion of Don Van Vliet's 'Observatory Crest'.
Data has been added to the United Mutations Archives.
PRITSKER / JARVIS DUO - S/T
- pritsker / jarvis duo: s/t
(2016, cd, usa, composers concordance records comcon032)
This music is not intended for the faint of heart.
Electric guitar plus drums.
Complex. Contemporary. Experimental rock.
This one will ask for you complete attention.
Once you've put this disc in your cd-player, there's no escape possible.
I love it.
http://www.composersconcordance.com/
SKORDATURA PE - EMPTY THE HEADBIN
- skordatura pe: empty the headbin
(2016, cd, bel, solidude records sld 004)
If my memory serves me right, listening to their first album made me write: "The quartet brings a raw and unbridled mix of fusion, jazz and rock."
I am happy to say that this is also true for "Empty The Headbin", the band's second release.
The album presents 10 pieces, composed by the various members of the quartet, Jakob Haghebaert (guitar), Thomas Vanhauwaert (keys), Joshua Dellaert (bass) and Sebastiaan Vekeman (drums).
Skordatura EP continues where it left off with "How To Chase A Minute In One Second". The band has definitely found its typical sound and explores it with pleasure. As do I.
I like the combination of the electronic sounds against the melody lines. I like the odd meters. I like "Empty The Headbin".
Released on and available from Solidude Records.
http://www.soliduderecords.com/
Here's the rehearsal of 'Kitten The Dog', a composition by Joshua Dellaert.
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Saturday, June 11, 2016
OZ NOY - WHO GIVES A FUNK
- oz noy: who gives a funk
(2016, cd, usa, abstract logix ablx 052)
He also releases a record from time to time.
Oz Noy's latest album is entitled "Who Gives A Funk" and it features some original compositions next to some standards / classics.
Every (or almost every) track has a guest musician. Randy Brecker is featured on the Charles Mingus 'Better Get It In Your Soul'. Dweezil Zappa is featured on 'Damn, This Groove", written by Oz Noy.
'Damn, This Groove', 2nd guitar solo by Dweezil Zappa.
DWALMACAT 647
This week's Dwalmacat radio show
https://www.mixcloud.com/Dwalmacat/dwalmacat-647/
JOHN ZORN – Spillane
BEAK; - Spinning top
FELIX KUBIN – Polarisation
NAFFI SANDWICH – We are willing
CHIC – My forbidden lover
AMOS & SARA – Horrible echo in space
NEAL HEFTI & HIS ORCHESTRA – The odd couple
ROBERT RENTAL – ACC
J. LACHEN – Frusen bark
CAVERN OF ANTI-MATTER – Pulsing river velvet phase
THE LAST EXTRACTED DNA – Question mark, question mark
WHITEY – Why you have to be me
CHRISTIAN GENET & JEAN-LUC PLOUVIER – Mais le dineur…
ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER – Inn of the seventh ray
NURSE WITH WOUND – Swamp rat
JACK DUPON - DEMON HARDI
- jack dupon: démon hardi
(2011, cd, france musea fgbg4877)
Here's the band at Zappanale in 2012 :
JACK DUPON - L'ECHELLE DU DESIR
- jack dupon: l'échelle du désir
(2008, cd, france, gazul records ga 8691)
First time that I heard about them, was when I read the line-up for the 2012 edition of the Zappanale festival. They had performed at the RIO Festival in 2011.
Jack Dupon is Arnaud M'Doihoma (bass, vocals), Thomas Larsen (drums, vocals), Gregory Pozzoli (guitar, vocals) and Philippe Prebet (guitar, vocals).
Guitar oriented avant prog.
"L'échelle du Désir" was their debut album. It opened with a 30-minute 'La Trilogie Des Mouces...'.
Data has been added to the United Mutations Archives.
Here's the band at the RIO festival in 2011 :
SAVOLDELLI, CASARANO, BARDOSCIA - THE GREAT JAZZ GIG IN THE SKY
- savoldelli, casarano, bardoscia: the great jazz gig in the sky
(2016, cd, usa, moonjune records mjr079)
The result is quite impressive.
"The Great Jazz Gig In The Sky" is an appropriate title as the trio does indeed take a jazz approach in redefining some classic Pink Floyd tunes.
Boris Savoldelli does a great job with the vocal work, but I'm as impressed by Raffaele Casarano and Marco Bardoscia.
Track number 6, 'Us And Them", needs a special mention as it features guitar maestro Dewa Budjana adding some beautiful guitar sounds.
Nice.
Very nice.
Out on MoonJune Records.
http://www.moonjune.com/
Here's the trio in concert, performing one of the pieces of this album.
LOW YO YO STUFF
After 8 years of being the artistic director at the NTT (dutch theater group from Groningen), Ola Maffalani will be succeeded by Guy Weizman.
To celebrate the 8 years with Ola, the NTT will perform highlights from the previous seasons.
One of these highlights was "Some Yo Yo Stuff", a play by Ko van den Bosch, performed by actor and singer Frank Lammers and a selection of Dutch musicians.
Originally performed in Groningen in 2010 and later in Amsterdam, in Eindhoven and at the Lowlands Festival.
The musicians :
- Wouter Planteijdt - guitar (Sjako, Corrie en de Brokken)
- Dolf Planteijdt - bass (Morzel Pronk)
- Joost Buis - trombone, lap steel, harmonica (Astronotes, Corrie en de Brokken, Vanbinsbergen Playstation)
- René 'Tres Manos' van Barneveld - guitar (Urban Dance Squad)
- Richard Hijerman - drums (Morzel Pronk, Sjako)
This new performance will take place on :
December 5, 2016, at the Stadsschouwburg in Groningen NL.
And there will also be a concert at De Effenaar in Eindhoven, NL on December 4.
THE RUDY SCHWARTZ PROJECT - THEY SAVED GRANDPA'S GAUZE
- the rudy schwartz project: they saved grandpa's gauze
(2016, cdr-promo, usa, dc-jam records)
Those of you who think of The RSP a fun project by Joe Newman, or as a pastiche polka puzzle with strange lyrics, will be pleasantly surprised by this latest release.
Musicwise, "They Saved Grandpa's Gauze" sounds great. Actually, it sounds amazing.
There's a bunch of superb sounding songs on this disc. The music does still contain all the weird little sounds and instrumentation that one expects when playing a disc by The Rudy Schwartz Project, but for some reason or another, it sounds richer, more developed and more detailed than RSP's previous releases.
Beautiful music, combined with hilarious lyrics.
This is great.
Highly recommended !!
Available on iTunes, Amazon, etceteras.
Here's 'Moist Towelettes", with vocals by David Morrison !!
And 'My Pal Foot Foot' (written byDot Wiggin).
JACK DUPON - JESUS L'AVENTURIER
- jack dupon: jésus l'aventurier
(2013, cd, france, musea fgbg4922)
This is progressive rock, but with quite a dose of avant-garde weirdness mixed in.
Although mostly instrumental, "Jésus L'avonturier" is all about adventurous people: Mata Hari, Ulysses,... (all explained in the poster that comes with the album).
And the music is great.
Data has been added to the United Mutations Archives.
Friday, June 10, 2016
ANOTHER NEW ZAPPA ALBUM : FRANK ZAPPA FOR PRESIDENT
Next to Crux Of The Biscuit
http://frankzappa.asf.acsitefactory.com/music/crux-biscuit
There's also Frank Zappa For President
http://www.musictap.net/2016/06/08/two-more-frank-zappa-titles-arriving/
Due out in July.
On Zappa records.
FRANK ZAPPA: Frank Zappa for President
1. Overture to "Uncle Sam"
2. Brown Shoes Don't Make It (Remix)
3. Amnerika (Vocal Version)
4. "If I Was President…"
5. When the Lie's So Big (Live)
6. Medieval Ensemble
7. America the Beautiful (Live)
http://frankzappa.asf.acsitefactory.com/music/crux-biscuit
There's also Frank Zappa For President
http://www.musictap.net/2016/06/08/two-more-frank-zappa-titles-arriving/
Due out in July.
On Zappa records.
FRANK ZAPPA: Frank Zappa for President
1. Overture to "Uncle Sam"
2. Brown Shoes Don't Make It (Remix)
3. Amnerika (Vocal Version)
4. "If I Was President…"
5. When the Lie's So Big (Live)
6. Medieval Ensemble
7. America the Beautiful (Live)
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
NEW ZAPPA ALBUM
New Zappa album announced.
"The Crux Of The Biscuit"
http://frankzappa.asf.acsitefactory.com/music/crux-biscuit
-- info: Zappateer Clint on Facebook
"The Crux Of The Biscuit"
http://frankzappa.asf.acsitefactory.com/music/crux-biscuit
-- info: Zappateer Clint on Facebook
Sunday, June 5, 2016
ANOTHER NEW SUN RA RELEASE
June 30, 2016, has been scheduled as the release-date for another Sun Ra album: "Blue York".
Unreleased recordings from 1963.
To be released on the Italian Jeanne Dielman label.
SIDE 1:
1. Blue York
2. Meteor Shower
3. The Myth
4. Infinity
5. Conversation Of The Universe
6. The Beginning Of
SIDE 2:
1. Endlessness
2. Red Planet Mars
3. Cosmic Rays/The Next Stop Mars
Unreleased recordings from 1963.
To be released on the Italian Jeanne Dielman label.
SIDE 1:
1. Blue York
2. Meteor Shower
3. The Myth
4. Infinity
5. Conversation Of The Universe
6. The Beginning Of
SIDE 2:
1. Endlessness
2. Red Planet Mars
3. Cosmic Rays/The Next Stop Mars
VARIOUS ARTISTS - HAM SESSIONS 2013
- various artists: ham sessions - 2013
(2013, cd-promo, bel, private release)
A couple of weeks ago, we went to the Ham Sessions festival in Ghent (BE). An afternoon festival with three bands. First band on stage was Sinister Sister (performing the music of Frank Zappa), and the evening closed with a concert by the Flat Earth Society (with their Zappa tribute).
I guess that I don't have to explain that this was amazing. And it all took place in Michel Mast's back-yard. Literally speaking.
This was day one. There'll be another afternoon in September...
These Ham Sessions have been going on for quite a couple of years and since 2013 a sampler with recordings of the festival is being produced.
"Ham Sessions 2013" presents live recordings of all the bands that participated : Black Flower, W.O.F.O., Nordmann, Synaesthetic Trip, Talking Cows, Sweet Defeat and Shakara United.
More info : http://www.hamsessions.be/
WRENCH - BLACK HOLIDAY
- wrench: black holiday
(1996, lp, japan, zk records)
About 15 years ago, I received a Japanese CD sampler from Fred Tomsett. The album was entitled "Japanase Homegrown - Hardcore Punk and Junk Volume 1" and it included a band called Wrench, performing Zappa's 'I'm So Cute'.
It was only a couple of months ago that I learned that this piece by Wrench had been taken from an LP that they had released a couple of years earlier.
A fine addition to The Others Of Invention.
DAVE PIKE SET - AT STUDIO 2
- dave pike set: at studio 2
(2016, 2cd, ger, b.free records 6227/6228)
Dave Pike's quartet had Frank Zappa's 'Mother People' on their setlist in the late sixties / early seventies. It even got released on their excellent "Noisy Silence - Gentle Noise" album in 1969.
This recent "At Studio 2" release, has the recordings from a concert from March 1971 in Cologne (DE).
It includes a superb 18-minutes of 'Mother People'. Arranged by guitarist Volker Kriegel.
BESTIAAL - ABSOLUUT
- bestiaal: absoluut
(2016, cd, bel, solidude records sld-003)
"Absoluut" is their first album. It's out on Solidude Records.
The disc presents 10 tracks and although I don't have a clue to what the titles refer to, I do have the impression that there is a certain chronology, that there's a story being told.
I love the variety on "Absoluut". Certain pieces are slow, searching and almost hesitant. While others are fierce and turbulent.
Raw and unbridled jazz.
Beautiful compositions in a fine looking package !
Definitely something to check out.
Solidude Records
http://soliduderecords.com/index.html
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SANDRO, JOHN MALKOVICH, ERIC ALEXANDRAKIS - ILLUMINATED
- sandro, john malkovich, eric alexandrakis: illuminated
(2016, 12" picture disc, usa, cryogenia 7609)
Earlier this year, the Cryogenia label release a 12" vinyl picture disc entitled "Illuminated".
It was a so-called limited edition pre-order only release. 1500 copies were made (but you can still find a copy if you want to).
It presented four tracks. Three of which were already released on the "Like A Puppet Show" album in 2015.
The "Like A Puppet Show" was quite a project. Photographer Sandro Miller, actor and voice John Malkovich and musician Eric Alexandrakis invited a number of guest to co-write and to mix the music.
One of the tracks was written by Dweezil Zappa, 'Cryozolon X'. You might know it from Dweezil's latest album where it's called 'Malkovich'.
the picture disc
one side
the other side
Saturday, June 4, 2016
DWALMACAT 646
This week's Dwalmacat radio show !
https://www.mixcloud.com/Dwalmacat/dwalmacat-646/
KING TUBBY – The mighty conqueror dub
RENALDO & THE LOAF – Extracting the Re-Re
THE CHAP – He’d rather die, he’s getting ready
BUTTHOLE SURFERS – Goofy’s concern
KRISTA – I told you man, I carry a gun
THE LEATHER NUN – Slow death
PJ HARVEY – The ministry of social affairs
JAMES BROWN – Please, please, please (Live at the Apollo)
GARY GLITTER – I didn't know I loved you (till I saw you rock and roll)
HENK PAL – De gekgeworden bever
THE FAT WHITE FAMILY – Touch the leather (Redux)
JOHN DOWIE – It’s hard to be an egg
CAVERN OF ANTI-MATTER – Adventures in one octave
MASTINO – Cinever
MAURO PAWLOWSKI – Pussy
MNEMONISTS – The undergrowth
CENTRAL UNIT – Grotesque
COME DANCE WITH ZAPPA !
The Spanish Hall Of Fame label has release a sampler entitled "Come Dance With Zappa".
It's a free sampler, but also available on a handmade CDR.
http://halloffame.es/
It's a free sampler, but also available on a handmade CDR.
http://halloffame.es/
JOE SATRIANI UPDATE
Joe Satriani is continuing his Surfing To Shockwave tour.
In a couple of weeks he'll be doing some concerts in Europe after which he'll take part in some G3 (with Steve Vai and with The Aristocrats) concerts in Italy. Early July that is.
In a couple of weeks he'll be doing some concerts in Europe after which he'll take part in some G3 (with Steve Vai and with The Aristocrats) concerts in Italy. Early July that is.
JOHN CAGE MEETS SUN RA
The "John Cage Meets Sun Ra" album is getting a re-release on both vinyl and polycarbonate, or as they say in the trad, a 2 LP on clear vinyl and a CD-release.
This release should present the entire concert.
The original 1987 release was one vinyl LP.
This release should present the entire concert.
The original 1987 release was one vinyl LP.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
VAI ACADEMY
January 2017, Steve Vai is hosting another Vai Academy.
All the info you need is right here :
http://vaiacademy.com/
All the info you need is right here :
http://vaiacademy.com/
ÖZ ÜRÜGÜLÜ - FASHION AND WELFARE
- öz ürügülü: fashion and welfare
(2016, cd, switzerland, unit records utr4703)
Öz Ürügülü did a great job, played a fine concert. I remember buying their first album, "Forgotten Archives" (released in 2012), and enjoying it a lot.
We're a couple of years later now, and Öz Ürügülü has just released their second album.
"Fashion And Welfare".
To sum it up in a couple of words, this is a great album. It hit my mailbox the day before yesterday and I've been playing it (almost) non-stop since then.
Odd meters, crazy rhythms, progressive rock, melodic guitar lines, eastern influences and a rather particular instrumentation (including sitar and kaz).
All the compositions have these funny names like 'Android Moustache', 'Odd Waltz' or 'I Am The Fungus'. I love it.
With this music, when I close my eyes, I see bearded, long-haired men dancing with beautiful women. Like a scene drawn by Hugo Pratt, straight out of Corto Maltese. Fabulous.
This is great.
Did I tell you that I love it?
You need to hear this.
http://www.oezuerueguelue.ch/
Here's Karl King in an attempt to promote the album. Buy it from his shop !!
http://shop.carlkingdom.com/
And here's 'Odd Waltz'. Live. A studio recording of the song can be found on "Fashion And Welfare".
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
STEVE VAI UPDATE
On tour,
about to release a 2 CD set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Passion And Warfare,
and, this album will also get a special 2 LP release.
More info and an audio surprise over at Guitar World :
http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news/hear-steve-vais-lovely-elixir-passion-and-warfare-25th-anniversary-edition/29126
about to release a 2 CD set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Passion And Warfare,
and, this album will also get a special 2 LP release.
More info and an audio surprise over at Guitar World :
http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news/hear-steve-vais-lovely-elixir-passion-and-warfare-25th-anniversary-edition/29126
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