Johann Bourquenez, based in Geneva since 2007, is the pianist of the band Plaistow (post-jazz trio). He is as much inspired by the minimalism of Steve Reich as by the electronic deconstructions of Squarepusher.
Still in Africa. There's a song I love on this album, called "Kimpa kisangameni," because it is so very sunny and happy-sounding. Finally looked up info on it today, to find the title translates to "Meeting of witches"--"a tirade against sorcery with a reference to his late brother Bavon Marie , whose death was believed to have involved sorcery"!
"Chapman's uniquely English melancholic perspective and emotive guitar style first won him the admiration of many, from John Peel to his rediscovery by recent kindred spirits Jack Rose, Thurston Moore and Will Oldham.
This performance will premiere a live version of his recent "The Resurrection And Revenge Of Clayton Peacock" improv album originally released as a limited vinyl on Ecstatic Peace, now re-released on CD by blastfirstpetite, and which was voted The Wire's #6 album of 2011."
- Blast First Petite. http://www.michaelchapman.co.uk/
Went to the Bowie exhibtion in London last night, brilliant. Me and Mrs Lowlife spent over 3 hours seeing and listening to all they had, dancing around to Jean Genie and realising what an artist he is.
Relatively recent re-release of Gram & Emmylou Live from over at eMu. Is everything but the 12th bonus cut ($4 less) from this CD Gram Parsons & The FallenAngels:Live 1973. Agree with most reviewers that it's a little ragged, but if you like these two it might be worth a listen.
One of the little disconnects somewhere in my brain is the fact that although I like and appreciate field recordings I still feel at some unconscious level that spending money on them is less worthwhile than spending money on music. This is irrational. In principle, a great deal more effort, investment, and artistry might have gone into a well-crafted field recording than into someone throwing some beats and a tune together, and I might well enjoy the field recording more. But the unconscious feeling that it is not quite the same as buying music persists somewhere. Free cash from emusic helped me decide to buy this, and it is gorgeous. Very glad I bought it. A very restorative listen on a tired free afternoon after a couple of intense days of conference.
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This is gorgeous too, highly recommended. I have a restaurant reservation in 10 minutes and can hardly bear to tear myself away.
I'm working in London all this week, so it is going to be a quiet week from me, although I hope I can catch up here at times. For those who work in academia, I'm external examining at IoE - one of mine and GP's alma maters
@greg, will also be in London the next couple of days. Would have been nice to see if we could meet for a cup of tea, but it's looking as if my schedule is pretty comprehensively accounted for.
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I still think that this is one of the top 10 best pop albums of all time - certainly in my top 10. Now that would make an interesting emusers thread!
Is it just me or was Schumann on Downton Abbey?
Boredoms - Super
Free download at Noisetrade
Run the Jewels - s/t
Free download of collab between EL-P and Killer Mike. It's good, but hard.
Craig
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And:
Still in Africa. There's a song I love on this album, called "Kimpa kisangameni," because it is so very sunny and happy-sounding. Finally looked up info on it today, to find the title translates to "Meeting of witches"--"a tirade against sorcery with a reference to his late brother Bavon Marie , whose death was believed to have involved sorcery"!
Thanks again to whoever found this on the ridiculous sale at 7digital a couple years ago.
Craig
Then
Then
BRMC - the Effects of 333
Free!
It cost them a pretty penny, but they bought themselves a week's less griping on the messboard!
Streaming on Bandcamp
Then:
Streaming on Guvera.
Never heard of Bathgate. I like this guy.
"Chapman's uniquely English melancholic perspective and emotive guitar style first won him the admiration of many, from John Peel to his rediscovery by recent kindred spirits Jack Rose, Thurston Moore and Will Oldham.
This performance will premiere a live version of his recent "The Resurrection And Revenge Of Clayton Peacock" improv album originally released as a limited vinyl on Ecstatic Peace, now re-released on CD by blastfirstpetite, and which was voted The Wire's #6 album of 2011."
- Blast First Petite.
http://www.michaelchapman.co.uk/
Went to the Bowie exhibtion in London last night, brilliant. Me and Mrs Lowlife spent over 3 hours seeing and listening to all they had, dancing around to Jean Genie and realising what an artist he is.
One of the little disconnects somewhere in my brain is the fact that although I like and appreciate field recordings I still feel at some unconscious level that spending money on them is less worthwhile than spending money on music. This is irrational. In principle, a great deal more effort, investment, and artistry might have gone into a well-crafted field recording than into someone throwing some beats and a tune together, and I might well enjoy the field recording more. But the unconscious feeling that it is not quite the same as buying music persists somewhere. Free cash from emusic helped me decide to buy this, and it is gorgeous. Very glad I bought it. A very restorative listen on a tired free afternoon after a couple of intense days of conference.
Followed by:
This is gorgeous too, highly recommended. I have a restaurant reservation in 10 minutes and can hardly bear to tear myself away.
I'm working in London all this week, so it is going to be a quiet week from me, although I hope I can catch up here at times. For those who work in academia, I'm external examining at IoE - one of mine and GP's alma maters
ETA: Oh, that Nicky Hopkins piano is awesome ! ! !
(Spindrifter)
Pour le F
"The Fool" takes my breath away . . .