SUN RA - SPACE PROBE

• sun ra: space probe
  (2010, cd, uk, art yard)

It's out !! "Space Probe" is out !! I'm listening to it while I'm typing. For the second time in a row. Listening that is.

Art Yard has returned with another fine Sun Ra release. This time it's "Space Probe".
'Space Probe', the title track, has Sun Ra performing on the Moog synth. The title refers to the sound that you hear of the spaceship surveying the land before landing. An extraordinary 18-minute piece. Beautiful.
But there's also 'Earth Primitive Earth' with John Gilmore on bass clarinet and Sun Ra and the Arkestra on percussion.
Or 'Circe' and 'Recollections Of There', featuring Thea Barbara on vocals.
Or 'Destiny' which is an experiment with sounds and echoes.

Essential !!

PAUL CARR

Paul Carr is an academic at Glamorgan University. He writes on topics such as Frank Zappa, guitar, musicology, popular music education, and the current state of the modern music industry.

http://paulcarrmusings.wordpress.com/

He posted the following message on Facebook:

"I eventually got the contract for my Zappa edited collection this week 'Zappa and the And: A Contextual Analysis of his Legacy'. If everything goes to plan, it will be released toward the end of 2012."

SUN RA AS SEEN BY ROBERT CRUMB

from the Saturn Newsgroup:

A Harvey Peker / Robert Crumb comic strip

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PROJECT/OBJECT RETURNS TO THE SOUTH WITH LEGENDARY ZAPPA BAND MEMBERS

1/28/2011 - New York, NY - Project/Object continues their mission of performing Frank Zappa's music with a rotating lineup of Zappa's most beloved band members. On this tour the band will be joined by alumni Ike Willis and Ray White, and at selected gigs, Denny Walley, Don Preston and Bunk Gardner. Project/Object's collaboration with these legends is a testament to the bands desire to present Zappa's music as it was recorded and performed live, while also developing creativity in live performance.

Ike Willis is the legendary Zappa vocalist and guitarist whose career with Frank began in the role of "Joe" on the quintessential Zappa album Joe's Garage, and continued for over a decade. He toured with Zappa's band in 1978 and appeared on every Zappa tour thereafter, as well as almost 30 Zappa albums. Ike also played an integral role in Zappa's legendary final tour in 1988. Ray White is a vocalist and guitarist who was drafted into Zappa's band in the fall of 1976, forming a memorable vocal harmony partnership with Ike Willis on later tours in 1980 and 1984. He participated on the albums Zappa in New York, Joe's Garage, Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is, and many more. Denny Walley, who also recorded and toured with the late Captain Beefheart, toured with Zappa playing slide guitar in the mid 70s, and guested on records in the early 80s as well. Don Preston and Bunk Gardner, appearing at the tour closer in NJ, are part of the original lineups of Zappa's "Mothers Of Invention", touring and recording the late 60s classics beloved by most of Zappa's fan base.

Frank Zappa is one of the Twentieth Century's most important composers. His effect on the modern music landscape is undeniable. Formed in the early 90's, Project/Object is on a mission to bring this music to the masses by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience - with the people who were integral to Zappa's classic sound. In every new market they visit, Project/Object pleases the Zappa connoisseurs and converts the curious into dedicated fans.

The confirmed dates and alumni appearances for the 2011 fall tour are below. Information on the band, specific dates, and where to buy tickets at http://www.projectobject.com/.

• 2011/02/09 Jammin' Java Vienna, VA
  (with Ike Willis)


• 2011/02/010 Visulite Charlotte , NC
  (with Ike Willis & Denny Walley)


• 2011/02/11 Stella Blue Asheville, NC
  (with Ike Willis, & Denny Walley)


• 2011/02/12 Smith's Old Bar Atlanta, GA
  (with Ike Willis & Denny Walley)


• 2011/02/14 The Pour House Charleston, SC
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/16 Ram's Head Annapolis, MD
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/17 Pour House Raleigh, NC
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/18 Kirk Ave Music Hall Roanoke, VA
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/19 8x10 Baltimore, MD
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/20 Sellersville Theatre Sellersville, PA
  (with Ike Willis & Ray White)


• 2011/02/22 Mexicali Teaneck, NJ
  (with Ike Willis, Ray White, Don Preston & Bunk Gardner)
  
  

GUTBUCKET - FLOCK

• gutbucket: flock
  (2011, cd, usa, cuneiform records rune 321)

Ty Citerman on guitar, Adam D Gold on drums and percussion, Eric Rockwin on various bass instruments, and Ken Thomson on various saxophones and clarinets.
That's four musicians, but also four composers.
That's Gutbucket.

"Flock" is album number five for the New York based RIO / avant-prog / progressive rock band. Gutbucket has been around for about 12 years and with each album, they have been pushing the envelope.
With "Flock", Gutbucket has produced a very powerful, challenging album. On the Cuneiform label, it says "Assimilating contemporary classical, free jazz, mathy art rock, and more."

If you're into The Muffins, Doctor Nerve, Flat Earth Society, or Mats and Morgan, this one will be on your wishlist.

Due out on February 22. Released on Cuneiform. Distributed in the BeNeLux by Mandaï.

Highly Recommended !!
A superb album (with great artwork).

www.gutweb.com/

www.cuneiformrecords.com/

http://www.mandai.be/

Here's a set of YouTube snippets to show you what Gutbucket is about:

ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE DATA

Last week, I got two Acid Mothers Temple albums as a gift.
Wowie Zowie !! & thanks again.

Reason enough to add a bit of data to the (immense) AMT discography.

• acid mothers temple & the melting paraiso u.f.o.: absolutely freak out - zap your mind
  (2001, 2lp, usa, static caravan / resonant)

• acid mothers temple & the melting paraiso u.f.o.: la novia
  (2000, lp, usa, eclipse)

ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & STEARICA

November 2008, Acid Mothers Temple toured Europe with Stearica.

Last month, german Homeopathic Records released a recording session of AMT & Stearica on CD.
And british Robot Elephant Records released it on a double 12" vinyl record.
(Ans also on a double 12" coloured vinyl with bonus DVD, in a limited edition of 100 copies.)

DOCTOR NERVE AT ZAPPANALE 2011

Yes, you heard it right.
Doctor Nerve is scheduled to take part in the next edition of the Zappanale Festival !!

www.zappanale.de

CUNEIFORM NEW RELEASES: WINTER 2011

CARLO DE ROSA's CROSS-FADE :: BRAIN DANCE
Cuneiform Rune 317, CD
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 25, 2011

GUTBUCKET :: FLOCK
Cuneiform Rune 321, CD
RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2011

LED BIB :: BRING YOUR OWN
Cuneiform Rune 314, CD
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 25, 2011 [FEB. 7 in the UK]

PLANETA IMAGINARIO :: OPTICAL DELUSIONS
Cuneiform Rune 318, CD
RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 25, 2011

JOHN SURMAN :: FLASHPOINT: NDR JAZZ WORKSHOP – APRIL '69
Cuneiform Rune 315/316, CD / DVD
RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011

STEVIE WONDER AND FRANK ZAPPA ?

Here's a fine question that I received from Pete Tutak.
Unfortunately, I don't know the answer.

Anyone else?

Pete Tutak:
I wanted to ask you, or via yourself, others, a question that has been bugging me for some time, and I couldn't find an answer within UM:

In the liner notes of Stevie Wonder's 1976 Album "Songs in the Key of Life", Frank Zappa's name is on the list of people Stevie Wonder wishes to thank and acknowledge.

Does anyone know why ?