IanB
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Edited Apr 05, 2010, 10:16
Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 05, 2010, 09:29
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Literally a quiet week as I have had a problem with my pc audio On the upside I've had a chance to give a proper listen to two really interesting records courtesy of Mooncat that fit nicely with all the old ECM stuff I have been trawling through and my renewed interest in the early Bathory lps
Turisas - The Varangian Way
Shining - Blackjazz
and promo copies of a couple of really good / promising records that were sent to me on spec by a start-up label based in Western Australia
Intern - Wake Up & Smell The Coffin
The Joybringers - Thrum, Twang and Threnody
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Pat Metheny - Orchestrion
Johann Johannsson - Englaborn
Samuel Katarro - The Halfduck Mystery
Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me
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Fitter Stoke
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 05, 2010, 10:48
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Boult's last (1978) recording of The Planets - which I have on LP only - is currently available on a mid-price EMI 'Great Recordings Of The Century' CD, i.e.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Holst-Planets-Elgar-Enigma-Variations/dp/B00005YUBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1270456184&sr=1-1
The Dorati Minneapolis 'Rite' - an old Mercury recording - seems to be currently unavailable, but I should be able to provide you with a copy if you're happy to email me your address.
As regards your comments re Van Morrison, serious food for thought there. I agree that 'Veedon Fleece' is very much in the same ethereal ball park as 'Astral Weeks', but had never considered 'Common One' to be likewise. But the more I think about it, you may have a very valid point. Whatever, you've encouraged me to play 'Common One' again, and that can never be a bad thing...
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The Sea Cat
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 05, 2010, 11:09
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They seem to naturally flow in that order for me, with the same interaleted themes. Although they are all reflective, Astral Weeks has a largely fresh morning/spring feel, Veedon Fleece has an overall autumnal celtic afternoon vibe, and Common One is perfect for a reflective fireside.
They all have a multi-seasonal feel, but almost as from a different vantage point re. youth, young adulthood and middle age perspective as well. Common One I think is deepest Van. Summertime In England is going to be played very loud today!
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Squid Tempest
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 11:57
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Pixies - Bossanova
Hoorah! Hadn't heard this for ages, really enjoyed it.
Broadcast - Tender Buttons
From the library after sopmeone here mentioned Broadcast. Hadn't heard them before, but liked this a lot. Reminded me of Stereolab, but with a bit more graunch in the synth sound.
Eleh - Location Momentum
My absolute favourite evening listen at the moment. Really haunting and hypnotic.
Oneohtrix Point Never - Rifts
Still getting regular plays. Another late night fave.
Coil - Live One
Really getting back into this again.
White Hills - S/T
The Heads - Tilburg
Elvis Costello - Punch the Clock
Bob Marley - Kaya
Sunn O)))/Boris - Altar
Fab as ever.
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The Sea Cat
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 13:01
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Squid Tempest wrote: Pixies - Bossanova
Hoorah! Hadn't heard this for ages, really enjoyed it.
I love that album. In keeping with the Crop Circle discussion next door...
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=HIAQQvf5qYo&feature=related
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Daminxa
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 16:32
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Got completely distracted by 'Is She Wierd' and 'Valouria' - what was I s'posed to be listening to again?
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The Sea Cat
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 16:39
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'The Happening'. Wonderful, goes very well back to back with 'Velouria'.
:-)
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mingtp
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 16:40
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Daminxa wrote: Got completely distracted by 'Is She Wierd'
The BBC session of that track is my favourite Pixies tune of all time, a real shout-along killer, innit?
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Daminxa
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 16:53
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As is a good deal of their output - one of the best live bands I've seen ever ever ever!
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Squid Tempest
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Re: Soundtracks Of Our Lives w/e 4th April 2010 CE
Apr 06, 2010, 17:00
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Looks like it might be Pixies Week on Unsung then!
I'll be listening to Doolittle on me iPod on my journey home :-)
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