“Guitarist
Buster Jensen’s mix of post-rock, Nordic Jazz and ambient
minimalism is pretty damn captivating. Electric distortion is
balanced by contemplative piano phrasings, warm infusions of
saxophone harmonies, and a careful attention to how one moment flows
into the next. A strange beauty to this one.”
"This superb 5-CD collection compiles all existing live recordings made by the Atomic band at the Crescendo Club, in Hollywood, in the summer of 1958, for the first time ever on a single edition. The sound quality is excellent throughout the set.
Count Basie’s career was revived in late 1957 thanks to the success of the Neal Hefti-arranged LP Atomic Basie, which became one of his biggest hits. The orchestra was filled with stars, and Joe Williams’ vocals were heard to great effect supported by Hefti’s excellent scores and the superb quality of the band. This long unavailable material includes amazing extended live versions of many of the perennial Hefti arrangements, plus a variety of songs that formed part of the orchestra’s repertoire at the time, and Sammy Davis Jr. as a guest star singing with the band on Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Her So”.
As a bonus, the soundtrack from a complete 17-minute TV show featuring the same band shortly before it started the Crescendo engagement. Our comprehensive booklet contains detailed information, as well as a rare Count Basie interview published in Down Beat during the band’s stay at the Crescendo."
Oddly enough for someone who likes Kraftwerk, it's really hard for me to get past recent autotuned vocals (like on track 3). Something about the sound just grates on me.
I know what you mean. It may be that, like in the second track, it's too familiar ... or some other reason. I can't put my finger on it. I had somewhat the same response to the mini-moog for a very long time. Very few people could use it effectively.
BTW: when I hear the 4th track, I begin thinking of Kraftwerk's Elektro Kardiogramm. Try singing along to Too Many Kids Finding Rain in the Dust.
I started here tonight Ps- this was on the rotation as I was coming in from the garden, so I took it off random and listened to both tracks again. Just a terrific listen, with such interesting voices. Bass was great too.
I've been waiting for the right time to listen to this... 2005 Andy Weaver - R.I.P. 23 July 2013 Another one of those voices that make my ears perk up.
Ps - maybe not the best recording but I enjoyed the listen just the same.
Lowlife - we went to the V and A Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970 exhibition yesterday. Utterly amazing and recommended, hence my choice above! It is on until February, so plenty of time to get there. Also a Pink Floyd related exhibition coming up soon.
Also, the Martin Bédard piece was quite nice too, but unfortunately it was installed in a stairwell, so it was kind of hard to enjoy if you wanted to shut out the occasional slamming door.
...and lastly, Christina Kubisch's own works are very nice works of which I've enjoyed for many years. She was very sweet to us whenever my wife and I crossed paths with her during our week together in Linz. I have to say that her husband's Discogs store has been reducing my bank account, but he's been known to throw in a good freebie, so that takes away some of the sting.
@Germanprof I see pricing like that Amazon pretty regularly. It's especially hilarious when the album has Auto Rip so you get a download immediately upon purchasing the CD.
Ditto. There's a box set I'm interested in that Amazon is selling at like $50 CD vs $80 mp3. I assume the strategy is to increase physical over digital sales...Hard to believe it's just an unnoticed algorithm thing
eta, And then of course there's inventory. You don't make any money on merchandise sitting in a warehouse
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- In Zetzum Zorglub playlist
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ETA: going back to their 2015 release:
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A little bit like The Blue Nile NYOP Bandcamp
A Summer
by Good Weather For An Airstrike
Frank Bretschneider & Taylor Deupree - Balance
Have not heard this in a while. Hypnotic.
#7 on the Pitchfork list
Lol at the pricing!
Oddly enough for someone who likes Kraftwerk, it's really hard for me to get past recent autotuned vocals (like on track 3). Something about the sound just grates on me.
or some other reason. I can't put my finger on it. I had somewhat the same response
to the mini-moog for a very long time. Very few people could use it effectively.
BTW: when I hear the 4th track, I begin thinking of Kraftwerk's Elektro Kardiogramm.
Try singing along to Too Many Kids Finding Rain in the Dust.
Not at all sure how this comes to be on my hard drive. Something something free album something something daughter likes them.
Makes for a change.
Ps- this was on the rotation as I was coming in from the garden, so I took it off random and listened to both tracks again. Just a terrific listen, with such interesting voices. Bass was great too.
2005
Andy Weaver - R.I.P. 23 July 2013
Another one of those voices that make my ears perk up.
Ps - maybe not the best recording but I enjoyed the listen just the same.
2006
also one of my favourite album covers.
Discogs
- Double Bass, Backing Vocals – Norton Lees
- Drums, Percussion – Mik Glaisher
- Producer – Johnny Dowd
- Vocals, Guitar – Andy Weaver
- Written-By – Chicken Legs Weaver (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 12)
ps- makes me thinks of my Seismic years, driving all over Alberta.....I've been to that place.Ok, this is a perfect time for another favourite voice. Thanks.
ps-
What a terrific voice.....so much emotion....I love to hear his sad news
Lowlife - we went to the V and A Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970 exhibition yesterday. Utterly amazing and recommended, hence my choice above! It is on until February, so plenty of time to get there. Also a Pink Floyd related exhibition coming up soon.
Excellent stuff . . . Thanks @rostasi
Nice little rhythm section they put together for this album
I was really impressed by the Décosterd brothers too.
Nice fellows and their work was very impressive.
CYCLOÏD-E
Also, the Martin Bédard piece was quite nice too,
but unfortunately it was installed in a stairwell,
so it was kind of hard to enjoy if you wanted to
shut out the occasional slamming door.
Champs de fouilles (Excavations)
...and lastly, Christina Kubisch's own works are
very nice works of which I've enjoyed for many years.
She was very sweet to us whenever my wife and I
crossed paths with her during our week together in Linz.
I have to say that her husband's Discogs store has been
reducing my bank account, but he's been known to throw
in a good freebie, so that takes away some of the sting.
Elektromagnetische Feldforschungen
eta, And then of course there's inventory. You don't make any money on merchandise sitting in a warehouse
- and it seems that there's a lot more to investigate.
Here together with Philippe Petit, Wonderful stuff !