Someday I will make this link permanent.
On my IPod.
Friday, March 05, 2004
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Quick link: Montreux Jazz Fest 2003 Archive
Bless the Swiss for this excellent high quality archive from this past summer.
Featuring sessions from the likes of Radiohead, Laurent Garnier, Ellen Allien, Mogawi, The Roots and simply many many more...
If you listen to anything, listen to Laurent's nasty DJ session! It is indeed *a rare treat* for all to hear and see him DJ, if not simply for the fact that it runs the gamut of classic LG techno. Laurent Garnier is the *master* of funky and ass shaking beats that made this genre what it is.
A must listen for all those who know what the soul of classic techno is. Tribal, funky, latin... the *Holy Grail* of techno. "Jack your Body."
Montreux Jazz Festival 2003 - Videos. (requires: Real Player) - and props to tno for this find)
Featuring sessions from the likes of Radiohead, Laurent Garnier, Ellen Allien, Mogawi, The Roots and simply many many more...
If you listen to anything, listen to Laurent's nasty DJ session! It is indeed *a rare treat* for all to hear and see him DJ, if not simply for the fact that it runs the gamut of classic LG techno. Laurent Garnier is the *master* of funky and ass shaking beats that made this genre what it is.
A must listen for all those who know what the soul of classic techno is. Tribal, funky, latin... the *Holy Grail* of techno. "Jack your Body."
Montreux Jazz Festival 2003 - Videos. (requires: Real Player) - and props to tno for this find)
Monday, February 16, 2004
Winter Roadbump
I have hit a dark stumbling block in my daily listening participation.
The last two months of winter have droned me to musical submission. I work what many consider to the be the superior schedule: Noon-8p. For night howls (which I still consider myself), it supposedly allows us the freedoms of late mornings and late evenings, but recently, it has caused me a much shorter day than I care to have.
I end up waking myself at 10am, spending an hour prepping for work, going to work, and end up taking the subway to Davis Square in the pitch black of night. Once I enter my apt., I eat dinner, sit on the couch, try to read the WSJ, and tend to fall asleep. Normal for some, but awfully boring for my musical satisfaction.
Lets get back to that T ride and the black nightfall. Dark walks lead my ears to prefer dark and drony music. I have my fair share of somber favorites, but being as its the only time I listen to music alone, I am walking myself home from Davis in a gloom of musical despair. The Darkness it is not.
Trust me, I have tried to tune the iPod to some happy and positive vibes (Dr Dre - The Chronic) but none of that happy shit keeps me focused like the drone. In fact, my ears tire in the dark when I attempt to listen outside of the gloomy prog rock. A personal dilemma it is becoming.
Group question: Am I the only person who's music flavor is compressed to one measly format when the weather gets dark or am I falling into a bad case of seasonal disorder? I really need to know...
(For the record: I am an avid snowboarder and love the cold; but the lack of daylight disrupts me more than any seasonal changes. Spring could not come soon enough for me...)
The last two months of winter have droned me to musical submission. I work what many consider to the be the superior schedule: Noon-8p. For night howls (which I still consider myself), it supposedly allows us the freedoms of late mornings and late evenings, but recently, it has caused me a much shorter day than I care to have.
I end up waking myself at 10am, spending an hour prepping for work, going to work, and end up taking the subway to Davis Square in the pitch black of night. Once I enter my apt., I eat dinner, sit on the couch, try to read the WSJ, and tend to fall asleep. Normal for some, but awfully boring for my musical satisfaction.
Lets get back to that T ride and the black nightfall. Dark walks lead my ears to prefer dark and drony music. I have my fair share of somber favorites, but being as its the only time I listen to music alone, I am walking myself home from Davis in a gloom of musical despair. The Darkness it is not.
Trust me, I have tried to tune the iPod to some happy and positive vibes (Dr Dre - The Chronic) but none of that happy shit keeps me focused like the drone. In fact, my ears tire in the dark when I attempt to listen outside of the gloomy prog rock. A personal dilemma it is becoming.
Group question: Am I the only person who's music flavor is compressed to one measly format when the weather gets dark or am I falling into a bad case of seasonal disorder? I really need to know...
(For the record: I am an avid snowboarder and love the cold; but the lack of daylight disrupts me more than any seasonal changes. Spring could not come soon enough for me...)
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Saturday, January 03, 2004
Instead of verbally assaulting the year that was, how about we send it off with some music?
Below is an allocation of my favorite song tracks from albums released in 2003 (and some late late 2002 entries). You're not going to find many as singles, but many albums (listed in brackets) should be easy to hunt down via Amazon or finer music stores worldwide.
In no particular order whatsoever (sort of):
- Late - Donna Regina [Late]
- Black Math - The White Stripes [Elephant]
- Lover's Spit - Broken Social Scene [You Forgot it in People]
- Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl - Broken Social Scene [You Forgot it in People]
- Self Help - Turin Brakes [Ether Song]
- Releases Your Body/Ghost Train (Accapella) - Kaito
- Killing - The Rapture [Echoes]
- The Coming Of Spring - The Rapture [Echoes]
- Backdrifts - Radiohead [Hail to the Thief]
- Go to Sleep - Radiohead [Hail to the Thief]
- Track 3 - off one of Sileni's fall/winter demo tape
- Every Day & Every Night - Tosca [Dehli9]
- Wintermute (Burger/Voigt Mix) - Phong Sui [Kompakt Total 5]
- Caravan - Blur [Think Tank]
- Out Of Time - Blur [Think Tank]
- Waiworinao - Ricardo Villalobos [Alcachofa]
- Emotion (M.Mayer Mix) - Paul Nazca [Schaffelfieber 2]
- Snooks (Progress Report) - Elbow [Cast of Thousands]
- Big Sur - The Thrills [So Much For The City]
- I Miss You Now - Stereophonics [You Gotta Go There...]
- Hard Row - The Black Keys [Thickfreakness]
- Take It Or Leave It - JET [Get Born]
- Ha Ha High Babe - BRMC [Take them On...]
- The Golden Path - Chemical Bros. & The Flaming Lips
- Jezebell - Dizzie Rascal [Boy in Da Corner]
- Hey Now - Outkast [Speakerboxxx/ The Love Below]
- Light Your Ass On Fire - The Neptunes feat. Busta Rhymes [The Clones]
- Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake [Justified]
- The Seed 2.0 - Cody Chestnutt and the Roots [Phrenology]
- Anything off Pete Rock's Hip Hop Underground Classics
Below is an allocation of my favorite song tracks from albums released in 2003 (and some late late 2002 entries). You're not going to find many as singles, but many albums (listed in brackets) should be easy to hunt down via Amazon or finer music stores worldwide.
In no particular order whatsoever (sort of):
- Late - Donna Regina [Late]
- Black Math - The White Stripes [Elephant]
- Lover's Spit - Broken Social Scene [You Forgot it in People]
- Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl - Broken Social Scene [You Forgot it in People]
- Self Help - Turin Brakes [Ether Song]
- Releases Your Body/Ghost Train (Accapella) - Kaito
- Killing - The Rapture [Echoes]
- The Coming Of Spring - The Rapture [Echoes]
- Backdrifts - Radiohead [Hail to the Thief]
- Go to Sleep - Radiohead [Hail to the Thief]
- Track 3 - off one of Sileni's fall/winter demo tape
- Every Day & Every Night - Tosca [Dehli9]
- Wintermute (Burger/Voigt Mix) - Phong Sui [Kompakt Total 5]
- Caravan - Blur [Think Tank]
- Out Of Time - Blur [Think Tank]
- Waiworinao - Ricardo Villalobos [Alcachofa]
- Emotion (M.Mayer Mix) - Paul Nazca [Schaffelfieber 2]
- Snooks (Progress Report) - Elbow [Cast of Thousands]
- Big Sur - The Thrills [So Much For The City]
- I Miss You Now - Stereophonics [You Gotta Go There...]
- Hard Row - The Black Keys [Thickfreakness]
- Take It Or Leave It - JET [Get Born]
- Ha Ha High Babe - BRMC [Take them On...]
- The Golden Path - Chemical Bros. & The Flaming Lips
- Jezebell - Dizzie Rascal [Boy in Da Corner]
- Hey Now - Outkast [Speakerboxxx/ The Love Below]
- Light Your Ass On Fire - The Neptunes feat. Busta Rhymes [The Clones]
- Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake [Justified]
- The Seed 2.0 - Cody Chestnutt and the Roots [Phrenology]
- Anything off Pete Rock's Hip Hop Underground Classics
Friday, December 19, 2003
Saturday, December 13, 2003
Dreams do come true
So, that Safari below I was hunting for in the UK? Looks like Niketown USA just got it!
Niketown US: Nike Air Safari Khaki/Dragon Red/Baroque Brown
ps: I promise some music content soon :)
So, that Safari below I was hunting for in the UK? Looks like Niketown USA just got it!
Niketown US: Nike Air Safari Khaki/Dragon Red/Baroque Brown
ps: I promise some music content soon :)
Friday, December 12, 2003
Buy this record
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it in People
Big ups to my good friend miclee for recommending this one. As he puts it, "I have faith in rock again." About time, man.
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot it in People
Big ups to my good friend miclee for recommending this one. As he puts it, "I have faith in rock again." About time, man.
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Who in the UK can pick me up the new Safari?
I would love you for life :)
(photo borrowed from Instyleshoes.com Forums)
I would love you for life :)
(photo borrowed from Instyleshoes.com Forums)
Friday, December 05, 2003
The last few days music playing through my Koss Portapro cans has sounded bizarre to say the least. Checking it against some very stereo divided tracks, it seems as though the drivers had been switched on the headband. I can only suspect my coworkers for this one.
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
Revolver is to Bigbeat
Before Thanksgiving last week, a unusually thick copy Rolling Stone Magazine made it was into my mailbox. The issue, "The 500 Greatest Albums of all Time" was another large and exclusive list of records that clearly is forgetting classics from Fugazi's back catalog. But, so is the nature of this list.
Why I bring this to your attention is that I constantly see three records at the top of any such lists (including RS):
- The Beatles: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Beach Boys: Pet Sounds
- The Beatles: Revolver
I'll avoid arguing the merit on the above three and must admit that before last week, I had only explored two of them.
As to why in 28 years I had never listened to Revolver is unclear, but after hearing Geo. Harrison's "Taxman" open the album, I plan to repent and repent often.
The experience of the album is very different across two monitor sets. Listening to it on heapdhones tends to lend a helping hand in maintaining what is assumed to be Geo. Martin's spatial intentions (though rumor has it that the boys preferred the mono mix - your local bootlegger should have a Japanese vinyl > CDR available for all those mono enthusiasts). Try it into your home theatre syetem and you'll see what I mean.
One shocking note that may have been explored many times over during the last 8 years: Can it be argued that the final track on Revolver, "Tomorrow Never Knows" is the predecessor to the Bigbeat craze of the mid 1990's? I think I can hear a taste of every major Chemical Brothers' single in this one track... thoughts?
[If you do plan to go out tomorrow and pick up Revolver, do keep an eye out for the 1998 Toshiba-EMI Japan repressing. This is the choice version.]
Before Thanksgiving last week, a unusually thick copy Rolling Stone Magazine made it was into my mailbox. The issue, "The 500 Greatest Albums of all Time" was another large and exclusive list of records that clearly is forgetting classics from Fugazi's back catalog. But, so is the nature of this list.
Why I bring this to your attention is that I constantly see three records at the top of any such lists (including RS):
- The Beatles: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Beach Boys: Pet Sounds
- The Beatles: Revolver
I'll avoid arguing the merit on the above three and must admit that before last week, I had only explored two of them.
As to why in 28 years I had never listened to Revolver is unclear, but after hearing Geo. Harrison's "Taxman" open the album, I plan to repent and repent often.
The experience of the album is very different across two monitor sets. Listening to it on heapdhones tends to lend a helping hand in maintaining what is assumed to be Geo. Martin's spatial intentions (though rumor has it that the boys preferred the mono mix - your local bootlegger should have a Japanese vinyl > CDR available for all those mono enthusiasts). Try it into your home theatre syetem and you'll see what I mean.
One shocking note that may have been explored many times over during the last 8 years: Can it be argued that the final track on Revolver, "Tomorrow Never Knows" is the predecessor to the Bigbeat craze of the mid 1990's? I think I can hear a taste of every major Chemical Brothers' single in this one track... thoughts?
[If you do plan to go out tomorrow and pick up Revolver, do keep an eye out for the 1998 Toshiba-EMI Japan repressing. This is the choice version.]
Monday, November 17, 2003
Due to the generosity and kindness of a good friend, the latest Elbow release, "Cast of Shadows" has finally made it to my ears.
As mentioned before, this release is still a good two months away from a US domestic date (Jan 13th to be exact). As to why V2 would delay its US release by more than 6 months latter the Euro/Asia date has me concerned...
Understandably, Elbow is not the biggest name in US music, but it may be one of the biggest names on the imports scene. Domestically, they have played a handful of gigs in 2003 outside of opening for the likes of the Grandaddy this past October. Eight openers (did we forget to visit Boston????) will not suffice in getting the word out on the US music market, sorry to say, but will keep those Elbow fans on the West Coast and NYC fairly entrenched as we wait for a presumed market blast from V2 come January.
As for me, well, I simply could not wait that long. A "BRTY" (borrow, rip, thank you) into iTunes and I'm covered until i can buy this album at fair market value. Let my friends in the industry scream in disgust, but maybe its a good thing I did get a rip. How else would I be able to spread my love for this disc?
Dont worry, I ripped it in AAC, not MP3, and I do promise to buy it come Jan.
Coming soon: some actual insight into "Cast of Shadows"
[For the record: the last disc to break my bank was in Daft Punk's "Homewerk" in early 1997. I simply could not wait the extra 3 months for its domestic release. Its the only import in recent years to force a purchase well ahead of the US drop date. Was it worth it? Come on...]
As mentioned before, this release is still a good two months away from a US domestic date (Jan 13th to be exact). As to why V2 would delay its US release by more than 6 months latter the Euro/Asia date has me concerned...
Understandably, Elbow is not the biggest name in US music, but it may be one of the biggest names on the imports scene. Domestically, they have played a handful of gigs in 2003 outside of opening for the likes of the Grandaddy this past October. Eight openers (did we forget to visit Boston????) will not suffice in getting the word out on the US music market, sorry to say, but will keep those Elbow fans on the West Coast and NYC fairly entrenched as we wait for a presumed market blast from V2 come January.
As for me, well, I simply could not wait that long. A "BRTY" (borrow, rip, thank you) into iTunes and I'm covered until i can buy this album at fair market value. Let my friends in the industry scream in disgust, but maybe its a good thing I did get a rip. How else would I be able to spread my love for this disc?
Dont worry, I ripped it in AAC, not MP3, and I do promise to buy it come Jan.
Coming soon: some actual insight into "Cast of Shadows"
[For the record: the last disc to break my bank was in Daft Punk's "Homewerk" in early 1997. I simply could not wait the extra 3 months for its domestic release. Its the only import in recent years to force a purchase well ahead of the US drop date. Was it worth it? Come on...]
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
A Daily dose of Mix Mash
Looking for an easy daily fix of mix session to fill your aural spectrum? Turn to our good friends at Blentwell, providing
new links daily to a diverse selection of sounds and rhythms.
Blentwell continues to prove that online mixes will thrive as loing as the ear will listen. How better to keep yourself busy?
Looking for an easy daily fix of mix session to fill your aural spectrum? Turn to our good friends at Blentwell, providing
new links daily to a diverse selection of sounds and rhythms.
Blentwell continues to prove that online mixes will thrive as loing as the ear will listen. How better to keep yourself busy?
Monday, November 10, 2003
Some quick notes to ensure to all that the mind is still working:
We'll talk properly soon...
- The punk electro mix is thriving
- Why is the new Elbow record out in the EU but months away from a US release?
- Sundance and IFC music docu's usually suck (re: Driver23)
- I need more soul records in my iPod
- pre-ordering music on half.com saves you money
We'll talk properly soon...
Saturday, November 01, 2003
The Rapture DJ in London.
Well worth a listen if not to simply hear Special Ed's "I Got It Made" again!
The Rapture DJ Session on BBC Radio1
(Be aware this link will change in a few days and will be replaced with Fat Boy's latest sauce de gonads tomorrow).
Well worth a listen if not to simply hear Special Ed's "I Got It Made" again!
The Rapture DJ Session on BBC Radio1
(Be aware this link will change in a few days and will be replaced with Fat Boy's latest sauce de gonads tomorrow).
Friday, October 31, 2003
Being without my Powerbook for a week caused less frustration that I had first expected but it caught me in the middle of a res-design of this site. Maybe now I can fix those nasty CSS bugs...
On a good note, I am half way through Stephen Fry's "The Liar" and listening to Tobias Thomas' "Smallville" (on Kompakt) courtesy of EZ.
On a good note, I am half way through Stephen Fry's "The Liar" and listening to Tobias Thomas' "Smallville" (on Kompakt) courtesy of EZ.
Thursday, October 23, 2003
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