Some of this is missing on Guvera (again the long tracks) - but a fair bit of it, an album's worth or so, is there. Tangerine Dream, Virgin Years: 1974-1978
ETA: Watch out for the two tracks with Advert in the title, however - they are 30 second edits/commercials and not worth a download.
Here's a question for the group. Which album contains the "original" "China Girl" and which is the "cover"? Bowie wrote the song, but he gave it to Iggy who recorded it. Then a few years later, Bowie recorded it. Does Bowie's claim as songwriter make his the original? Or does Iggy get that credit due to timing?
Bowie's is the definitive version (though inferior): it was th big hit, identified with his early eighties comeback, and I don't see it being imagined without the cheesy trappings of early '80s dance music (apologies to Bernard Edwards).
Funny you should say 'a few years later' - from my perspective as one for whom "The Idiot" was a dorm room staple, Bowie's 80s remake was a blatant pop "sellout." I actually still pretty much feel that way about "Let's Dance" as a whole.
It's tough to argue that Let's Dance isn't a pop sellout, but there are some great tunes on it (and as a sellout it certainly worked). "Cat People (Putting Out Fires)" is in competition for my favorite Bowie track, but his "China Girl" is really cheesy. The use of "eastern" sounds is so stereotyped it's borderline unlistenable. Iggy's darker "Berlin era" version is far superior.
The recent Grant Green discussion led me to this, which I was previously unaware of. More in the R&B/Funk vein, being from 1970 and all. There are apparently some other live recordings of similar vintage.
I came across this article on up-and-coming stars of the Brazilian scene in a random scan of Le Monde. One of the artists mentioned is someone named Criolo. Criolo? Criolo? Holy f---! I downloaded his album a few months ago, in the big dump of free Brazilian bands that Doofy pointed out. Apparently, he is bignews.
update - having now played more of this, it is great, well recommended and you do not have to risk any money on it either! It will appeal to jazz fans as well as some folk afficiendos too. Think Stephane Grapelli with a Brazillian/samba feel.
- "Inspired by mythology, this collection explores notions of womanhood. With the Quebec-based composer's characteristic spasmacousmatic cutup textures guiding form, this is an electroacoustic chamber music that is both disorienting and utterly engaging."
--Bruce Hamilton.
Following up on the great work greg is doing, I found this guy from Columbia:
Described as experimental pop, this sounds like a tropical version of Olivia Tremor Control. Both Free.
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Some of this is missing on Guvera (again the long tracks) - but a fair bit of it, an album's worth or so, is there. Tangerine Dream, Virgin Years: 1974-1978
ETA: Watch out for the two tracks with Advert in the title, however - they are 30 second edits/commercials and not worth a download.
Now starting:
Here's a question for the group. Which album contains the "original" "China Girl" and which is the "cover"? Bowie wrote the song, but he gave it to Iggy who recorded it. Then a few years later, Bowie recorded it. Does Bowie's claim as songwriter make his the original? Or does Iggy get that credit due to timing?
Both albums are via Guvera by the way.
Craig
- "21 minutes of trance-y minimal electronics mixed with subtly manipulated choral voices.
Meditative, but slightly disturbing at times."
My, this is bracing after all that old jazz listening. Great stuff.
Craig
(because I couldn't get Guvera to stream Ege Bamyasi)
Unfortunately, Guvera doesn't appear to have Siren. Was able to fill this Roxy Music hole, though.
Craig
followed by
Streaming on Guvera.
Guess where I got this...
Que pais
The recent Grant Green discussion led me to this, which I was previously unaware of. More in the R&B/Funk vein, being from 1970 and all. There are apparently some other live recordings of similar vintage.
See free music thread
update - having now played more of this, it is great, well recommended and you do not have to risk any money on it either! It will appeal to jazz fans as well as some folk afficiendos too. Think Stephane Grapelli with a Brazillian/samba feel.
More Craig than Jonah!
- "Inspired by mythology, this collection explores notions of womanhood. With the Quebec-based composer's characteristic spasmacousmatic cutup textures guiding form, this is an electroacoustic chamber music that is both disorienting and utterly engaging."
--Bruce Hamilton.
This is fantastically good, and free. I'm at a loss for how to describe it though. Rec'd for brighternow especially.
Described as experimental pop, this sounds like a tropical version of Olivia Tremor Control. Both Free.