I will be out and about thanks to a slight gout attack yesterday, so today I leave you with post-punk’s best kept secret, The Sound.
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[Video] Roli Mosimann Documentary 1993 feat. Foetus, Young Gods, The The, Wiseblood etc.
Roli Mossimann was a Swiss-American drummer and electronic musician who worked with some of the greatest of the no-wave bands to come out of New York City such as Swans, Foetus and their side project Wiseblood. He was an in-demand producer working with legends like New Order and Skinny Puppy, Continue Reading
Deben Bhattacharya – Behind the Scenes of ‘Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes’
From the Youtube link: “Ecstatic Dances of the Whirling and Howling Dervishes of Turkey and Syria: http://store.arcmusic.co.uk/ecstatic-… The Mevlevi Order of the Whirling Dervishes was inaugurated in Turkey in 1273. This CD features dances of the Whirling Dervishes from Turkey and Syria. These are authentic field recordings by ethnomusicologist Deben Continue Reading
The Beaters – Harari (1975)
I will be preparing for travel and starting a new job in August, so no review today. I leave you with The Beaters, a rock band out of South Africa. From their YouTube page: “Step into the pulsating rhythms of South African Afro-rock with The Beaters and their iconic album Continue Reading
United Future Organization Feat. Monday Michiru – My Foolish Dream
Sad news to report. Yabe Tadashi of United Future Organization, one of the best nu-jazz bands of the last three decades, has passed away. This is one of his finest moments, collaborating with singer Monday Michiru. Memory eternal, Yabe-san. HT: Rocco Pandiani
Azahar – Azahar (1979)
I am busy today fixing a turntable I just picked up, so no posts today except to share this mellow piece of prog rock from Spain by the band Azahar.
X – Los Angeles
Thanks to working on a family project, there will be no posts today.
Dead Kennedys – Viva Las Vegas
I’m still on the road, now visiting glorious Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are the Dead Kennedys tearing up an Elvis Presley classic.
Khan Jamal, Pierre Dørge, Johnny Dyani – Three (1985)
Today is a travel day, so I leave you with a collaboration between American vibist Khan Jamal, South African bassist Johnny Dyani and Danish guitarist Pierre Dørge.
Willie Nelson – On The Road Again
I’m about 4 hours from flying back home. Regular posting will begin again late tomorrow.