The video appears to be from the same solo concert in Japan that the album comes from, but I haven't compared it directly with the CD, so it may not even be on it!
Some very stripped down solo piano improvisations (can I hear some similarities to Paul Bley?) from the recently deceased idiosyncratic US-based Japanese pianist. It's harder work than most Jarrett, but it's nice to have one or two like this to work on on the NAS drive.
I'm not usually drawn to Dub but did find Tsunami Wazahari via your link. How can you ignore a name like that?! Investigations revealed some fun stuff using wider spread world music influences and better recording quality than I normally associate with Dub.
One of my favourite New York bands - they are a regular band - made even better by new bassist Michael Formanek.
Some reviewers have likened the band to Miles' Second Great Quintet from the 60s. If only the Hook Up were that well-known! Although I know why the comparison is made. The band pushes the envelope of what could be seen as today's mainstream, but without ripping it to pieces. Even my favourite guitar weirdo, Mary Halvorson, sounds absolutely right in this context.
Alas, I can't find any of the tracks from After All Is Said on YT, so here's a gig by the line-up on the album.
It's modernish. German based I think.
Lee Perry happens to be on that compilation. But generally it's more recent / underground bands.
Disrupt "Foundation Bit" is the best release I've heard from the labelS
There's an ongoing backgroud sample about the illusion of objectivity in this one (Disrupt "Bomb 20"). Sounds like it's from some old sci-fi movie. I'd be very grateful, and impressed, if anyone can indentify from where the sample was taken...
I like the bass in this (David Holmes "Don't Die Just Yet"). Both the tone of the instrument and the playing of the musician (Paul Noble(?)). Especially when things start to kick-off a bit at around 4:25.
There's an ongoing backgroud sample about the illusion of objectivity in this one (Disrupt "Bomb 20"). Sounds like it's from some old sci-fi movie. I'd be very grateful, and impressed, if anyone can indentify from where the sample was taken...
Easy peasy! Dark Star, even the track name comes from the movie "Thermostellar Bomb #20". If you haven't seen it DO. It's an excellent, slightly trippy, science fiction movie.
In addition, if you haven't seen Silent Running give that a whirl too, it's in a similar vein.
It's modernish. German based I think.
Lee Perry happens to be on that compilation. But generally it's more recent / underground bands.
Disrupt "Foundation Bit" is the best release I've heard from the labelS
I'm getting some unbelievable live stuff popping up in my YT recommendations.
This, from the Vijay Iyer Sextet:
Thanks Dave. Some interesting and enjoyable stuff in that. There were times when things were absolutely on the very limit of what my brain can access and take some enjoyment from. And, there were plenty of times when it lurched over that line. Even then, I am utterly in awe of musicians that have the technical skill to play like that and the musical talent to be able to keep their shape through the most rhythmically challenging passages. Additionally, I took enjoyment from the band being able to so closely and accurately follow their sheet music during passages that to me sounded utterly shapeless. As I say, that sort of thing is certainly beyond my capacity to play, and sometimes to meaningfully appreciate.
On your other point Dave, I think the way technology does a lot of leg work in finding new music is bloody brilliant. I remember in the olden days (late 80s, early 90s) studying bands, their musicians, producers, contemporaries, etc.,... in an attempt to find similar but undiscovered music that I could also enjoy. Nowadays software used by Youtube, Amazon, etc.,... often (not always) does a really good job of matching what I've chosen to listen to with new things that I might like to listen to, and with no effort on my part.
There's an ongoing backgroud sample about the illusion of objectivity in this one (Disrupt "Bomb 20"). Sounds like it's from some old sci-fi movie. I'd be very grateful, and impressed, if anyone can indentify from where the sample was taken...
Easy peasy! Dark Star, even the track name comes from the movie "Thermostellar Bomb #20". If you haven't seen it DO. It's an excellent, slightly trippy, science fiction movie.
In addition, if you haven't seen Silent Running give that a whirl too, it's in a similar vein.
One coconut to you, sir. Thanks. I've put the Bluray on my Lovefilm list. Will also scout out Silent Running.
I'm getting some unbelievable live stuff popping up in my YT recommendations.
This, from the Vijay Iyer Sextet:
Thanks Dave. Some interesting and enjoyable stuff in that. There were times when things were absolutely on the very limit of what my brain can access and take some enjoyment from. And, there were plenty of times when it lurched over that line. Even then, I am utterly in awe of musicians that have the technical skill to play like that and the musical talent to be able to keep their shape through the most rhythmically challenging passages. Additionally, I took enjoyment from the band being able to so closely and accurately follow their sheet music during passages that to me sounded utterly shapeless. As I say, that sort of thing is certainly beyond my capacity to play, and sometimes to meaningfully appreciate.
On your other point Dave, I think the way technology does a lot of leg work in finding new music is bloody brilliant. I remember in the olden days (late 80s, early 90s) studying bands, their musicians, producers, contemporaries, etc.,... in an attempt to find similar but undiscovered music that I could also enjoy. Nowadays software used by Youtube, Amazon, etc.,... often (not always) does a really good job of matching what I've chosen to listen to with new things that I might like to listen to, and with no effort on my part.
Cool. I'm glad you liked it.
I'm not sure I properly 'appreciate' music in the Radio 3 sense.
I'm not a muso, nor have I got any musical theory under my belt. I kind of put it like going to a foreign country with no idea of the language. I'd pick it up over time. Or having a mate who is very well versed in something obscure. There may be something that hooks me about it, and over time, I'll pick up enough to feel at home in the subject. incidentally, Kirk Knuffke tells his version of this in the other video I posted today.
I started rolling back the boundaries of my taste in my mid-teens and I'm still discovering new stuff.
End of ramble.
And on your second point. Yeah. I love exploring TIDAL, Spotify and particularly YT. The other way that technology scores these days is putting cameras or phones in the hands of people who can video gigs that would never attract the pros.
...I kind of put it like going to a foreign country with no idea of the language. I'd pick it up over time. Or having a mate who is very well versed in something obscure. There may be something that hooks me about it, and over time, I'll pick up enough to feel at home in the subject.
That resonates with me. Though I think the (metaphorical musical) foreign countries that I visit are different (though possibly neighbouring) to those that you do. Also, I think I am perhaps more conservative, in as much as in order to feel comfortable, I need to see a few similar customs, foods or commercial goods when visiting a new (metaphorical musical) country.
I'm not sure I properly 'appreciate' music in the Radio 3 sense.
) I'm unsure what this means. Sounds annoying. I don't listen to Radio 3. Not intentionally, just have not considered it.
By "appreciate" I simply meant that the parts of my brain that identify something as music (presumably through recognising some combination of "necessary" (for me) amounts of melody, rhythm and familiar musical structure), find the evidence necessary to make that identification for some given aural stimulation. Thinking about it now, "appreciate" was probably not a very good word to use for that. Also, I'm aware that I'm wanting to be clear that this notion is subjective; that I'm feeling at pains to make clear that I'm speaking only from the point of view of my own perspective. I am fully aware that the brains of others are utterly able to identify aural stimulations as "music", that my brain would be unable to. Also, Dave I note that you write that you are not a scholar of musical theory - I would certainly support the idea that one does not need to formally "study" musical theory in order to appreciate music. Or indeed, to produce it. Possibly study may enhance those abilities. I suspect that the abilities to produce and, separately, to appreciate music are largely genetically predisposed (of course particular enviornmental exposure to specific types of music, instrumentation, etc.,... give form to how this predisposition is expressed). My understanding that the abilities to produce and to appreciate music are the products of sexual selection in our evolutionary history. Essentially their function is to give insight to those around us (and ultimately to potential mates) as to how "fit" our brains are (in relative terms to our contemporaries).
That entire album is a good listen and as stated the remastered version of the album Cottonwwodhill (represents their first and most recent releases) is, after a few listens, even better. I couldn't get into that first one originally but the remaster really hepled it along. The original is too tinny and "distant" whereas the remaster has been pumped up sound-wars styley but too extreme. The works inbetween I have also found dififcult to immerse myself but that could also be due to sound quality rather than content.
You'll find them and others on Spotify so I guess Tidal has them also.
That entire album is a good listen and as stated the remastered version of the album Cottonwwodhill (represents their first and most recent releases) is, after a few listens, even better. I couldn't get into that first one originally but the remaster really hepled it along. The original is too tinny and "distant" whereas the remaster has been pumped up sound-wars styley but too extreme. The works inbetween I have also found dififcult to immerse myself but that could also be due to sound quality rather than content.
You'll find them and others on Spotify so I guess Tidal has them also.
Thanks Chris
I have Spotti as well as TIDAL, so I'll find it one way or another ;-)
Update: Found on TIDAL and now belting out of my office system. There's something about near-field listening
That is rather pleasant. I'd always associated him with "elevator-music" style covers and added him to the likes of Richard Clayderman et al.
I investigated a little further and found "The Sorcerer" album which I also enjoyed. Zipping through other material did, unfortunately, confirm my original thoughts. However, two standout albums there.
I suspected you might! 50/50 chance of being to Ben's liking too.
Sneaky way of forcing me to listen... ;-) Accurate odds too, having done so. I like the interesting, wandering, ambient aspects of it. The more funky bits I nearly like. I almost always welcome flute. And I like the drumming. Other aspects sounded too shapeless and indulgent for me. Probably about 50/50 in terms of my liking it. Thanks. Would probably never have experienced that without your recommendation.
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There's some great stuff on the Jahtari label, if you like dub...
An' dis one jus' cuz' de name
spose i should be wiggin out to this, thems were the days!
In addition, if you haven't seen Silent Running give that a whirl too, it's in a similar vein.
Additionally, I took enjoyment from the band being able to so closely and accurately follow their sheet music during passages that to me sounded utterly shapeless. As I say, that sort of thing is certainly beyond my capacity to play, and sometimes to meaningfully appreciate.
On your other point Dave, I think the way technology does a lot of leg work in finding new music is bloody brilliant. I remember in the olden days (late 80s, early 90s) studying bands, their musicians, producers, contemporaries, etc.,... in an attempt to find similar but undiscovered music that I could also enjoy. Nowadays software used by Youtube, Amazon, etc.,... often (not always) does a really good job of matching what I've chosen to listen to with new things that I might like to listen to, and with no effort on my part.
Thanks. I've put the Bluray on my Lovefilm list.
Will also scout out Silent Running.
:-SS 8-}
Also, I think I am perhaps more conservative, in as much as in order to feel comfortable, I need to see a few similar customs, foods or commercial goods when visiting a new (metaphorical musical) country.
By "appreciate" I simply meant that the parts of my brain that identify something as music (presumably through recognising some combination of "necessary" (for me) amounts of melody, rhythm and familiar musical structure), find the evidence necessary to make that identification for some given aural stimulation. Thinking about it now, "appreciate" was probably not a very good word to use for that.
Also, I'm aware that I'm wanting to be clear that this notion is subjective; that I'm feeling at pains to make clear that I'm speaking only from the point of view of my own perspective. I am fully aware that the brains of others are utterly able to identify aural stimulations as "music", that my brain would be unable to.
Also, Dave I note that you write that you are not a scholar of musical theory - I would certainly support the idea that one does not need to formally "study" musical theory in order to appreciate music. Or indeed, to produce it. Possibly study may enhance those abilities. I suspect that the abilities to produce and, separately, to appreciate music are largely genetically predisposed (of course particular enviornmental exposure to specific types of music, instrumentation, etc.,... give form to how this predisposition is expressed). My understanding that the abilities to produce and to appreciate music are the products of sexual selection in our evolutionary history. Essentially their function is to give insight to those around us (and ultimately to potential mates) as to how "fit" our brains are (in relative terms to our contemporaries).
Perhaps I should write-in to Radio 3...
:-D
Strange but fun, still listening!
Although I just found a remastered version of Cottonwoodhill that kicks serious new life into the recording
The works inbetween I have also found dififcult to immerse myself but that could also be due to sound quality rather than content.
You'll find them and others on Spotify so I guess Tidal has them also.
I investigated a little further and found "The Sorcerer" album which I also enjoyed. Zipping through other material did, unfortunately, confirm my original thoughts. However, two standout albums there.
Accurate odds too, having done so.
I like the interesting, wandering, ambient aspects of it. The more funky bits I nearly like. I almost always welcome flute. And I like the drumming.
Other aspects sounded too shapeless and indulgent for me.
Probably about 50/50 in terms of my liking it.
Thanks. Would probably never have experienced that without your recommendation.