I know I only played it a few hours ago, but it warrants a second listen. Go to her website at http://www.eliza-carthy.com/index2.cfm to download a free track
This album contains one of my all time favourite tracks America. As an 18 year old when it first came out the idea of going out on a Greyhound to look for America really appealed. It still does over 40 years later!!
I think this was a victim of proximity effects. When I downloaded it some time back I had been listening to a lot of Alva Noto and then got this (apparently similar) and was disappointed. Now that it has come up in the rotation without being overshadowed by Noto's aesthetic, it's easier to hear it in its own right - and it's really rather good.
Isn't that the one that's partially based on House of Leaves? Apparently Mark Danielewski is her brother or something. That's probably one of my five favorite novels of the last 40 years. (I'd say 50 years, but I didn't really get into contemporary literature until the 70's, and at that point Philip K. Dick was already in serious decline.)
This should get me through the morning! One of my greatest (among many great) pickups from the great Guvera giveaway. Btw, they are tweeting a "new Guvera.com launch" next week...it will be cloud-ish.
Free release from the ping things netlabel. So far a mixture of British school-sounding swirly electronic soundscapes and murky dance music. Not sure yet whether it's strong enough to post to the good free stuff thread. It's OK so far. The tones are a little too hard-edged for me.
[Edit} Nah. Didn't make it through the album. Others might like it.
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Recorded 2007-2009, on the Isle of Wight, La Ferriere aux Etangs, La Noe de Fendrement, & Buckfastleigh.
(Instruments - Foot Harmonium, Indian Harmonium, Tenor Accordion, Toy Piano, Melodica, Balinese Xylophone, Violin, Viola, Banjo, Messiah Box, Ukulele, Euphonium, Harmonica, Voice, Acoustic & Classical Guitar, Bagpipes, Didjerydoo, Desk Bell, Mechanical Birds, Pixiphone, Horns, Recorder, Fife, Tibetan Flute, Kazoo, Autoharp, Cajon, Assorted Drums)
I know I only played it a few hours ago, but it warrants a second listen. Go to her website at http://www.eliza-carthy.com/index2.cfm to download a free track
Children of Lal Waterson and cousins of Eliza Carthy, who sings and plays on a couple of tracks
David Friesen (acoustic bass); Joe Henderson (sax); Paul Horn (flute); Chick Corea (piano); Paul Motian (drums); Airto Moreira (percussion).
Pretty decent lineup!
You can hear 4 tracks for free at http://www.myspace.com/marthatilston[/url
The Lost Tapes by Deep Into Perspectives
This album contains one of my all time favourite tracks America. As an 18 year old when it first came out the idea of going out on a Greyhound to look for America really appealed. It still does over 40 years later!!
Stabil by Kangding Ray
I think this was a victim of proximity effects. When I downloaded it some time back I had been listening to a lot of Alva Noto and then got this (apparently similar) and was disappointed. Now that it has come up in the rotation without being overshadowed by Noto's aesthetic, it's easier to hear it in its own right - and it's really rather good.
Thanks bremble!
Clams Casino - The Instrumental Mixtape
I've always thought Poe was underrated.
Craig
As for me, let's see what's on at the moment...
I've always disagreed with that Pulp album cover, by the way. It's actually quite softcore.
Craig
Love that book too. Never heard the album though.
Crazy and great. From Amie Street, of course.
Kim Boekbinder - The Impossible Girl
- Definitely for Amanda Palmer fans - Thanks Bad Thoughts.
This should get me through the morning! One of my greatest (among many great) pickups from the great Guvera giveaway. Btw, they are tweeting a "new Guvera.com launch" next week...it will be cloud-ish.
"Swimming Alone" by Lorne David Thomson
Free release from the ping things netlabel. So far a mixture of British school-sounding swirly electronic soundscapes and murky dance music. Not sure yet whether it's strong enough to post to the good free stuff thread. It's OK so far. The tones are a little too hard-edged for me.
[Edit} Nah. Didn't make it through the album. Others might like it.
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Bliss.
Lucette Bourdin and Phillip Wilkerson - Coast to Coast
Now that's more like it. (Thanks, BN)
My second listen. Very enjoyable so far.
Craig
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