Thursday, June 28, 2007
Scott Walker... A Walking Nightmare
As I watched the movie all I could think about was a musician named Scott Walker. His words, his music, and his voice is what the movie needed in order to produce a "Ring" like effect.
I suggest to all those who think they can withstand the intensity of an audible nightmare, listen to Scott Walker.
He was once a pop singer in the 60's with the Walker Brothers, and when he withdrew from his group he came across a startling journey of Avant Garde music. This journey has led him to his most recent work known as The Drift released in 2003.
I still cannot get through three songs without almost pissing myself. However I feel that the man is a genious.
Good Luck if you decide to take the chance. I suggest you do.
GET THE ALBUM
and Enjoy!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Live performances to check out
Squarepusher 1996
Date Changed! Studio Mezmor now June 16th
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Iggy Pop & The Stooges
The Stooges' early musical experiments were more avant garde than punk rock, with Iggy incorporating such household objects as a vacuum cleaner and a blender into an intense wall of feedback that one observer described as sounding like "an airplane was landing in the room." Homemade instruments were also incorporated to flesh out the overall sound. The 'Jim-a-phone' involved pushing feedback through a funnel device which was raised and lowered to achieve the best effect. There was also a cheap Hawaiian guitar which Iggy and guitarist Ron Asheton would take turns in plucking to produce a simulated sitar drone, while drummer Scott Asheton pounded away at a set of oil drums with a ball hammer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stooges
Monday, June 4, 2007
Show Saturday June 16th
Jeff Mills wants to borrow your 909
The following is my contribution to Club Systems Magazine's "100 More Moments That Changed the Club World" issue:
In the early 80's, the Roland Corporation of
I personally bought my 909 for $850 a few years back and recently had the honor of lending it to
Phil Moffa
VINYL LIFE
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VINYL LIFE's studio tracks have a live feel because they are produced by in a dub style - the mixing board is the main instrument. Live manipulation of effects and synths are standard. The VINYL LIFE crew contributes with real-time performances of their instruments. While computers can be a useful studio tool, VINYL LIFE prefers using tangible gear whether it's knob turning, spitting vocals, or bringing the beats in live.
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