United Mutations

Friday, July 19, 2013

TRIGGERFINGER - FADERS UP 2 - LIVE IN AMSTERDAM

triggerfinger: faders up 2 - live in amsterdam
(2012, 2cd, bel, excelsior excel96304)

"Faders Up 2 - Live In Amsterdam" got released a bit over a year ago, early 2012.
The first disc of this 2 CD-set got recorded live in concert in Amsterdam, november 2011. The second disc collects various studio session, from the 'De Wereld Draait Door' tv-show to Dutch 3FM radio.

Raw, unpolished and loud, but with fabulous vocals and superb musicianship.
Those who have seen the band on stage, know what I mean.

Triggerfinger played at last year's Zappanale, with a setlist that came very close to the "Faders Up 2" album.

Here's the Zappale setlist:

I'm Coming For You
On My Knees
Short Term Memory Love
Cherry
Let It Ride
My Baby's Got A Gun
All This Dancin' Around
drum solo
First Taste
Is It?
Scream
I Follow Rivers
Man Down

I liked the Zappanale concert a lot. I like this album a lot as wel.
Here's a couple of Luuk's videos (from Zappanale). Watch it full screen and play it loud !!

STEVE VAI - NAKED TRACKS VOLUMES VI & VII

steve vai: naked tracks volumesVI - VII
(2013, 2cd, usa, favored nations)

Steve Vai's "Naked Tracks" series consists of previously released tracks that have been stripped from their lead guitar part.
As you can imagine, the series is aimed at guitar players (or other musicians) that want to play the lead or want to solo on Steve Vai's backing tracks.
This 2CD set is volume six and seven. The first five volumes got released as a box-set a couple of years ago.

STAUSS, CHAINE, LINDENMAIER - OPEN

stauss, chaine, lindenmaier: open
(1994, cd, switzerland xopf cd nr.21)

November 1993, saxophone player and composer Markus Stauss and bass player Jean Chaine teamed up with improvised jazz drummer / percussionist Heinrich Lukas Lindenmaier.
The recording session resulted in an album release on the Swiss SOPF label.

"Open" shows that Markus Stauss and Jean Chaine had already performed and recorded together on various occasions and in different settings. The playing is very tight. The addition of H. Lukas Lindemaier was an excellent choice.
The album presents seven compositions, all by Markus Stauss. In the liner notes, Markus states that the pieces are a mix of old, very old and brand-new tunes. He chose (and wrote) them well. Beautiful melodies and fine improvisations.

"Open" is a jazz album. If you're familiar with Markus Stauss' output, you will probably agree that this is one of his more accessible albums.
Perfect to start the day.

I like it a lot.

http://www.fazzulmusic.ch/english/welcome.php

Thursday, July 18, 2013

ZAPPA / MOTHERS ON VINYL

Both "Freak Out" and "Over-Nite Sensation" got re-released on vinyl a little while ago.

On Zappa Records.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

PHI-YAAN ZEK - ADVENTURES AT MIDNIGHT

From the album "Deeper With The Anima" by Phi Yaan-Zek with Marco Minnemann. Available at www.phiyaan-zek.com and iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Bandcamp etc

Filmed, edited and produced by Nick Burns for Freak Flag Films.

Phi Yaan-Zek - guitar, keyboards & programming

Marco Minnemann - drums

Lalle Larsson - keyboards

Ola Olsson - trumpets

Amandine Ferrari - choral vocals

Saturday, July 13, 2013

DYLAN, HENDRIX, ZAPPA SPIELEN FÜR BACH

Dietmar Bonnen (piano, voice), Alexei Aigui (violin) and Lothar Burghaus (clarinet, bass clarinet, sax) will be playing a concert at the St.Katherinenkirche in Hamburg, Germany, on 2013 07 31.

It's the opening concert for the Zappanale Festival that will start on the first of August in Bad Doberan.

2013 07 31 "Dylan, Hendrix, Zappa spielen für Bach", Hamburg, Germany

Previous concerts at the St.Katherinenkirche featured Sheik Yerbouti, Bogus Pomp and the Ensemble Ambrosius.

THE FRANK ZAPPA SINGLES

Dieter Jakob is about to publish his "Vinyl Is Not Dead, It Just Smells Funny" book. Subtitled "The Frank Zappa Singles".

NEW FRANK ZAPPA BOOK: VINYL IS NOT DEAD - IT JUST SMELLS FUNNY by Dieter Jakob

After 5 years of work and fun, THE FRANK ZAPPA SINGLE BOOK is finally at the printers! The title is "Vinyl is not dead - it just smells funny". A book in English language made from a collector for fans and collectors. On more than 500 full colored pages, every single, maxi, and EP with Frank Zappa contribution is exposed, including more than 3000 photos, many background information and a price guide. Furthermore you'll find pictures of the rarest test pressings, acetates, cover and label variations, a price guide, and a lot of other weird stuff.

The book consists of a preface from Jeff Simmons (bassist/rhythm guitarist of the Mothers of Invention from 1970 and 1974) and Napoleon Murphy Brock (saxophone/flute/vocals of Frank Zappa between 1974 and 1984), the great full colored cover design is done by Cal Schenkel (artwork designer of many Frank Zappa records).

Pre-orders are available for 99 EUR (+ shipping cost, depending on where you live) at:

dieter.jakob@t-online.de

The book will be delivered after Zappanale (mid August). If you'll visit Zappanale, you can purchase the book in the Zappanale exhibition rooms (Am Markt 3, Bad Doberan, Germany) for the reduced price. After Zappanale the regular price is 110 EUR.

Dieter Jakob

ARISTOCRATS COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

The Aristocrats :

Ladies and gentlemen, it's now only FOUR DAYS until the release of our new album Culture Clash, and we've got one last preview video to tease you with. :-)

This one's a complete song, and it's the title track of the album.

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/07/12/song-exclusive-the-aristocrats-culture-clash-preview-video/

There's still time to pre-order "Culture Clash" in either Deluxe Edition (with bonus DVD featuting studio footage and interview) or Standard CD...and snazzy t-shirts as well. Remember, pre-orders come with a digital download code that you get e-mailed on July 16, so if you pre-order you'll be the first to hear the whole album in glorious hi-def audio.

http://thearistocrats.spinshop.com/

Four more days! And then a tour, let's not forget:

THE ARISTOCRATS "CULTURE CLASH"

SUMMER 2013 U.S. TOUR

7/17 - Nashville, TN - Douglas Corner

7/19 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug

7/20 - Orlando, FL - West End Trading Company

7/21 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall

7/23 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Institute of Music (clinic/performance)

7/24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Purgatory)

7/25 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall (Casbah)

7/26 - Raleigh, NC - Pour House Music Hall

7/27 - Vienna, VA - Jammin Java

7/29 - Boston, MA - Berklee College of Music (clinic)

7/30 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performance Center (concert)

7/31 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - River St. Jazz Cafe

8/1 - New York City, NY - Highline Ballroom

8/2 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar

8/3 - Dunellen, NJ - New Jersey Proghouse

8/6 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Cafe

8/7 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern

8/8 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Café

8/9 - Cincinnati, OH - Southgate House Revival

8/10 - Charleston, WV - Empty Glass

8/12 - Detroit MI - Token Lounge

8/13 - Indianapolis, IN - Birdy's

8/14 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's

8/15 - Madison, WI - Brink Lounge

8/16 - St. Paul, MN - The Amsterdam Bar And Hall

8/17 - Omaha, NE - Shamrock's

8/19 - St. Louis, MO - 2720 Cherokee

8/20 - Kansas City, MO - The Record Bar

8/21 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard

8/23 - Denton, TX - Dan's Silverleaf

8/24 - Houston, TX - Rudyard's Pub

8/25 - Austin, TX - Saxon Pub

Thanks for your support, and hope to see you out on the road!

Cheers to all,

The Aristocrats

Friday, July 12, 2013

THE WRONG OBJECT'S LATEST ALBUM

Leonardo (MoonJune) Pavkovic says:

Listen via streaming mode what is considered one of the most monumental post-Zappa and post-Canterbury albums, amazing reviews worldwide. Album came out last month.

http://moonjunerecords.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-exhibition

Physical CDs on: www.moonjune.com