A heavy juju set from Chief Brigadier Oluoni – working here in a version of the style that's much grittier than mainstream recordings you might know! The record features one "Juju Marathon System Jam" that spans the course of both sides – a very offbeat version of the juju groove that often has a spacey sound in the echo, and lots of weirdly-tuned guitar parts that give the recording a very dark edge – even in some of the brighter moments! Vocals have lots of odd echo too, and when they drop out, the guitar parts get even weirder – making for some especially great instrumental moments over the driving rhythms of the track (Dusty Groove)
I scored this Luk Thung 45 (LK 154) from a bargain bin 1ast week and just had to share it, pronto. Look at the front jacket! Easily one of the wildest covers in my collection.
The thing is, the record that came with it (LK 094) doesn't match. This might've been a source of eternal lament if the mismatched record wasn't itself such a pearl. To get the real scoop on these, I sought the expert counsel of my good pal Peter over at monrakplengthai. Enormous thanks, man. Knowing the deal makes this artwork even stranger. Check it:
"the jacket advertises the song "kot mai fai daeng (law of the "red light" [period])" by phanida sutthicharoen... and yes, that's "period" as in menstruation.. thus the blood-soaked cover: bizarre!
...the record inside is "chan ru than (i know what you're up to)" by riam daranoi, who shows up on both of chris menist's recent compilations for soundway (DL) & finders keepers. she is great! the b-side is "suai ching muai (muai, the true beauty)" by don denduang. both songs are with the "sit suraphon (suraphon's disciples)" band (after "king of luk thung" suraphon sombatcharoen)"
So, Thai speakers, please pardon the somewhat false inclusion of the Red Light cover. The image was just too astounding not to include here. I'm have every hope that one day we're able to hear The Law Of The Red Light LK 094, but in the meantime....Enjoy LK 154. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.
An exquisite collection of classic Telugu playback tracks from the 1950s & 60s, all of which were originally featured in the films of N.T. Rama Rao. All legendary songs, with no filler. Heavy on the Ghantasala and P. Susheela, which is a very good thing. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Highly recommended!
1. Kalavaramayemadhilo (Film: Pathala Bhairavi) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela 2. Lechindi Mahila Lokam (Film: Gundamma Katha) -- Ghantasala
3. Brindavanamidhi (Film: Missamma) -- A.M. Raja & P. Susheela
4. Janani Sivakamini (Film: Narthanasala) -- P. Susheela
5. Kanupa Pa (Film: Chiranjeevulu) -- Ghantasala & P. Leela
6. Adakaichina (Film: Dagudu Moothalu) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela 7. Ravoyee Chandamama (Film: Missamma) -- A. M. Raja & P. Leela
8. Anthaka Nanuchoodaku (Film: Manchi Manishi) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela
9. Edu Kondalavada (Film: Pellichesichoodu) -- P. Leela Ghantasala
10. Athey Athey (Film: Ramudu Bheemudu) -- P. Susheela & Ghantasala
11. Amma Nanna (Film: Panduranga Mahatmyam) -- Ghantasala 12. Lahiri Lahiri (Film: Maya Bazaar) -- Ghantasala & P. Susheela
Unrelated to the Telugu record above, but reasonably still on-topic -- Check out this Cubano flavored playback stunner from Puthiya Paravai. This jam is dynamite:
"A great deal has been written about the blues and the people who sing them. Most enthusiasts are familiar with the names of Elmore james, Muddy Waters, Sonnyboy Williamson, Lightnin' Hopkins and Little Walter, for these are the names of artists who have won wide recognition for their talents and their contributions not only to the blues, but to Rock & Roll as well.
However, one should be aware that there were others, some still around, that were equally as talented, but not as fortunate. All too often their contributions were quickly recognized, borrowed or stolen and the artists themselves ignored and forgotten. Such was almost the tragedy that occured with GUITAR SLIM GREEN..." (Cover notes)
I've said it before, the Boogie Blues aren't generally my thing. I tend to be fairly selective. This 1970 Kent outing by Norman "Guitar Slim" Green is good & solid, though. Kept me steady rocking through a huge load of dishes tonight, with no complaints. (Well, aside from the dishes.) The back-up from Johnny and Shuggie Otis doesn't hurt much, either. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Word.
1. Shake 'Em Up 2:11
2. Bumble Bee Blues 3:26
3. Make Love All Night 2:36
4. My Little Angel Child 3:57
5. 5th Street Alley Blues 3:13
6. Old Folks Boogie 2:13
7. This War Ain't Right 3:04
8. You Make Me Feel So Good 2:05
9. Big Fine Thing 2:48
10. Play On Little Girl 3:10
Another early & great 4 Guaranis release. Romantic folk harmonies and more from this versatile Paraguayan string band. Recorded in 1953. Cool Paraguayan harps in many spots. 10" microgroove LP release on the french label, La Boite a Musique. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.
1. El Chupino 1:48
2. El Humahuaqueño 2:26
3. Musiqueada Jazmin Guype 3:18
4. Viva Jujui 2:09
5. Entre San Juan y Mendoza 2:26
6. Chococué Purajhei 2:26
7. Mazamorreando 2:24
8. El Arriero 4:12
9. Pájaro Campana 3:09
10. Guapo Mi Viejo Buey 3:16
11. Grito del Pueblo
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Greek-pressed Lebanese LP of classic Egyptian film songs from the immortal Farid Al Atrache. The slick cover of him by the hi-fi is not to be trifled with. Thanks to David H for this record. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.
1. Bitomor Al Rass Oul Eyn 6:17
2. Ya Weili Men Hobbo 9:16
3. Ala Bali Ala Bali 6:28
4. Adnaytani Bil Hajr 10:01
5. La Ouaeynayki 5:59
6. Ana Ouenta Ou Ba Bass 8:29
Folks, after obsessing for months over the visual amazements on display over at the incredible 50 Watts, I've humbly decided to start a new blog that's heavy on oddball visual culture. I'm calling it The Childrens Bizzare. It'll be dedicated entirely to weirdo kids ephemera. Basically, I want to feature illustrations, books, toys, music and videos, originally made by or marketed to kids, which come across as particularly strange or even creepy, bordering on inappropriate. I do find it somewhat funny that, now that I have a three year old son, I've up & started collecting the sort of vintage kids stuff that I feel compelled to hide from him. Go figure. Literally top-shelf artifacts, with plenty of Hi Resolution Scans. And reader submissions are VERY welcome. If you have any specific ideas for content, please drop a comment at the new spot, or email me at this brand new address: childrensbizarre[at]hotmail[dot]com
With that, I present TCB's very first LP rip. The Story of Fire + Thunder & Lightning must be one of the most frightening & inept story-time educational records ever made. Its one in a series by "Famous" Child Guidance Records of Philadelphia, PA. They "Make Learning Fun". Just listen to these highlights, and try not to get the creeps.
The banner is still in-progress, but I've definitely decided to retain the Bizzare misspelling. Seems like a kind of a Bob Ross flavored "happy accident."
Edmundo P. Zaldivar seems to be a a deeply revered purveyor of the celebratory Andean-Argentinian folksong known as the Carnavalito. At least, that's what I think the back cover says. I personally have a deep love for Andean melodies, and was more than a little pleased with the magic of the arrangements herein. The occasional addition of piano, violin, dulcimer(?) & bassoon(?) seems to offer a charming, otherworldly sense of surprise to the sound of Zaldivar's wonderful conjunto. Spanish/English bilterates, if any of you have the time & energy, I would truly love to know what these cover notes are telling us. Just found this luminous treasure for only 3 bucks a few weeks back. !0" microgroove. Year unknown. 320 rip by yours truly. Enjoy.
Born in Lisbon in 1923, Celeste Rodrigues's professional singing career did not start until 1951. As good a singer as she was, her name always stood in the larger-than-life shadow of her older sister Amália, with whom she remained very close through the years. Although she did have a few hits ("Fado Celeste," "Lenda das algas"), she did not record very extensively, preferring the warmth and intimacy of live performances. She spent some time in Canada in the 1970s, and throughout her career, she appeared at important concert halls in places like Paris and Rome. Unlike Amália, whose singing style was more commercial, Celeste will always be associated with a more traditional kind of fado, the so-called fado castiço: "It was [in Lisbon] that Portuguese ships set out in the fifteenth century to navigate the world," she says, "and it was in the heart of a sailor that fado was born." (All This Is Fado)
An intimate live performance of Celeste Rodrigues' mournful and romantic fado, recorded beautifully in Lisbon by Rui Valentim in 1958. Has a handful of charming audience sing a long moments, too. Wonderful stuff. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.
"Exciting Portuguese Songs Actually Recorded 'Live' At the Viela, Rua das Taipas, 14."
T 10153
1. Vira Do Mondego 2:53
2. Vento 3:53
3. Romarias Do Norte 2:16
4. Igreja De St. Estavao 4:27
5. Antigamente 2:56
6. Uma Casa Portuguesa 4:13
7. Maria Do Outeiro 3:59
8. Mira Me Miguel 1:58
9. Festa Na Aldeia 3:25
10. Conta Errada 3:11
11. Senhor Da Serra 2:30
12. Vira Da Minha Rua 3:04
"Over coffee and liqueurs we would sometimes listen to John Jacob Niles' recordings. Our favorite was 'I Wonder As I Wander,' sung in a clear, high-pitched voice with a quaver and a modality all his own. The metallic clang of his dulcimer never failed to produce ecstasy. He had a voice which summoned memories of Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere. There was something of the Druid in him. Like a psalmist, he intoned his verses in an ethereal chant which the angels carried aloft to the Glory seat. When he sang of Jesus, Mary and Joseph they became living presences. A sweep of the hand and the dulcimer gave forth magical sounds which caused the stars to gleam more brightly, which peopled the hills and meadows with silvery figures and made the brooks to babble like infants. We would sit there long after his voice had faded out, talking of Kentucky where he was born, talking of the Blue Ridge mountains and the folk from Arkansas..." --Henry Miller, Plexus pp. 366-367
Niles is in classic form on this spectral cycle of American ballads released by RCA Camden in 1956. Can't find much of anything written about this one. I'm wondering if its simply a volume of earlier recordings resourced into a collection. Maybe you've noticed that I'm not including a scan of the back cover. That's because its really just a catalog of Classical and Light Concert LPs available from Camden at the time. Nothing helpful. FYI, Niles is in fact the songwriter of the seminal classics Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair & Go Way From My Window. Never knew that until today. Had simply assumed anonymous authorship on both counts. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Enjoy.
1. You Got To Cross That Lonesome Valley 2:49
2. The Lass From The Cow Countree 2:33
3. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair 2:10
4. Go 'Way From My Window / One Morning in May 3:13
5. The Wife Of Usher's Well 3:22
6. The Death Of Queen Jane 2:45
7. Little Mattie Groves 8:20
8. The Gypsy Laddie 3:27
9. My Little Mohee 2:16
10. I Wonder As I Wander Out Under The Sky 2:16
11. Lulle Lullay 2:25
12. The Seven Joys Of Mary 4:52
13. The Ballad Of Barberry Ellen 4:57
A Dutch Catholic missionary, Bernard van Der Boom arranged and directed this choir of about 70 Congolese schoolboys from the Kenge area in the mid 1960s. While I'm assuming that this sort of African chorus is something of a colonial relic, the hypnotic musical result certainly resonates with the charm and energy of youth. I've found very little in the way of actual biography for van Der Boom or Les Petits Chanteurs. Would love to get some more education here. Thanks to David H for lending me this excellent record. Year unknown. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Enjoy.
Gotta say, I'm sort of stunned by the range and caliber of the compact discs routinely turning up in thrift stores these days. It seems hard to believe that, I don't know, K Records, Nonesuch and Luaka Bop discs are all just hanging around together with Bjork and Radiohead in the 2 dollar bargain bins. Not that I need 'em. And maybe that's just Portland. Is it this way everywhere? And, don't get me wrong-- I totally TOTALLY get that blogspot, file sharing, iTunes, etc have rendered these plastic packages functionally obsolete. Once uploaded, a disc basically destined to gather dust or live on as a coffee coaster. Maybe this is my 30+, Andy Rooney side beginning to take root. I just can't help but wonder, will CDs eventually go the way of cassettes today, and become retrospectively cool in, say 20 years?
So anyway, I found this Action Patrol disc at the Goodwill the other day. I live in Portland, OR, but AP were my other favorite local punk band from yonder high school days back in southeast VA. My skater-dude friends and I even put on their second to last show at the roller rink in my hometown. It was awesome. Admittedly, I hardly listen to much of anything that involves hardcore/screaming these days. That shit just works by nerves. Action Patrol & Mens Recovery Project, however, both get a pass from me. Oh, lets add Bad Brains, Minor Threat and The Nation of Ulysses to that list. Local sentiment, I know, but that's just how it is. Or maybe its digging a semblance of iconoclastoc wit over boring meathead hardcore posturing. Hmmm. And, ok, I'm down too with a lot of those early SST & Homestead bands, not to mention The Wipers, Negative Approach, The Zero Boys, Naked Raygun, etc. Plenty of room to expand, though hardly worth it right here. Anyway, after copping this here RVA throwback, I just had to up & share it. Ready or not. 320 kbps. Word.
"It is almost axiomatic that religion finds its most eloquent expression in the lives of those peoples who are systematically exploited and whose greatest hopes lie in the promise of a future life free of injustice." (Richard Spottswood, cover notes)
1971 LP collection of pre-war gospel perfections. With the recent cultural enthusiasm for all things "American Primitive", most, if not all, of these cuts have since resurfaced in various collections from the likes of Document, Dust-To-Digital (+), Revenant etc. This record still stands as a crucial artifact, and the depth & power of its music no doubt speaks for itself. If you don't know it, Mother's Prayer is just astounding. Dick Spottswood pens the cover notes, here. As a personal rule, I will immediately grip anything that has that fellow's name on it. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Enjoy.
Cotton Top Mountain Sanctified Singers (featuring Frankie Half-Pint Jaxon and Punch Miller) - Christ Was Born On Christmas Morn - She's Coming 'Round The Mountain
Blind Willie Johnson - The Soul Of A Man - Take Your Stand
Blind Mamie Forehand & A.C. Forehand - Wouldn't Mind Dying If Dying Was All - Mothers Prayer - I'm So Glad Today, Today
Laura Henton - He's Coming Soon
Blind Willie McTell - We Got To Meet Death One Day - Ain't It Grand To Be A Christian - Lay Some Flowers On My Grave
Arizona Dranes - He Is My Story - I Shall Wear A Crown
Edward W. Clayborn - Jesus Will Make It Allright
Rooseveldt Graves & Brother - I'll Be Rested (When The Roll Is Called) - Wake Up This Morning (With My Mind On Jesus)
Hey friends, just dropping off a quick word of Kickstarter support for the enthusiastic & talented crate diggers over at Tropicalia in Furs. These cats are hoping to produce a cool documentary on their efforts to reveal the yet uncharted climes of Psicodelia Brasileira. For all you penny pinchers out there, just $10 bucks pledged will yield for you a custom digital mixtape of rare Brazillian fuzz selected by none other than Joel "Stones" Oliveira. Big thanks to Adam Garsh of TIF for getting in touch. Best of luck, dudes....
What is Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas- The Movie?
A documentary film that follows record store owner, producer and vinyl archaeologist Joel Stones as he explores uncharted territories of psychedelic Brazilian music. Following the success of his sold-out compilation Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas, Joel travels to Brazil in search of visionary and chaotic artists that have been overlooked by mainstream culture. Sonic rarities remind us of the great expanse of music history, with unique stories hovering behind every song. Armed with a wild afro, a box of 45s and an infectious personality, Joel pulls these secret histories through the cracks of Brazilian music. Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas- The Movie contains stories of people known and unknown, brought to life in shocking technicolor sound! ***READ MORE
"The Falcons were certainly one of the most underrated and unappreciated of the hundreds of vocal groups who recorded rhythm and blues in the mid-to-late 1950's. Usually ignpred by ardent fans of r&b group harmony who preferred the smooth stylings of the Moonglows, Five Keys, or Spaniels to the rougher, gospel-tinged tones of the Falcons, the guys from Detroit are more often venerated for the great lead singers who once sang with the group. How many other r&b groups could boast both an Eddie Floyd and a Wilson Pickett, not to mention the great Joe Stubbs, lead on "You're So Fine," or Mack Rice, later of "Mustang Sally" fame?...
This, the first Falcons' album ever, spotlights the versatility and talent of Eddie Floyd and Joe Stubbs, two powerful lead voices who could shine on any kind of r&b songs. Whether it be traditional group harmony ballads, jumps, or the gospel-influenced melodies of "You're Mine" or "You're So Fine," the raw talent and professionalism of the group are evident....[T]his LP contains ten unreleased songs by the group from their first recording sessions in the late fifties." (Cover Notes)
"Often credited as having cut the first true soul record in 1959 with "You're So Fine," a host of '60s soul stars called themselves Falcons at one time or another, including founder Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett, Sir Mack Rice, and 100 Proof Aged in Soul's Joe Stubbs. Originally an integrated R&B group headed by Floyd, the Falcons debuted on Mercury in 1955. Under the production aegis of Robert West, the Falcons' sound became more gospel-based as time passed, and with Stubbs as lead, the seminal "You're So Fine" was a major hit in 1959." - Bill Dahl
Rare & killer r&b from Detroit's Falcons, whom, retrospectively, can easily be considered something of an early soul supergroup. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.
1. You're So Fine 2:27
2. Please Don't Leave Me Dear 2:13
3. Just For Your Love 2:12
4. (When) You're In Love 2:33
5. Girl Of My Dreams 2:02
6. LetItBeMe 2:29
7. Goddess Of Angels 2:47
8. Sent Up 2:37
9. You're Mine 2:17
10. Baby That's It 2:13
11. Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere 2:04
12. I Wonder 2:27
13. Juke Hop 1:45
14. No Time For Fun 1:57
15. Whose Little Girl Are You 2:22
16. I'll Never Find Another Girl Like You 2:09
As Samhain rapidly approaches, the one & only Nate Ashley has just dropped off a surprise 6th volume in his essential Written In Blood soundtrack series. Dig:
"In keeping with the rest of the Written In Blood series, Unholy Hymns offers more classic, out-of-print, or unreleased horror soundtrack music. Taken from DVD or VHS sources when unattainable elsewhere; I tried to get the best quality available to provide an enjoyable listening exprience for the music connoisseur. Charles Berstein and Stelvio Cipriani were stand out composers for me on this volume, while Luchi De Jesus's track "Diggin' For Parts" proved to be nearly impossible to find, but worth every funky second. Hope you have a horribly fun time with these sinfully good songs." ~ Nate
1. The Fog (Main theme/Reprise) / John Carpenter
2. Incubi Ricorrenti 1 (Opening Titles) / Stelvio Cipriani & Goblin
3. Inside Out / Michelini, Luciano
4. Night Stalker / Gil Melle
5. Cambi di Umore (Valentina) / Ferrio, Gianni
6. The Secret Of Dorian Gray / Peppino De Luca
7. Vento Dautunno / Bruno Nicolai
8. Non Puo' Essere Vero / Ennio Morricone
9. Seq. 7 / Gianfranco Coletta & Mauro Lusini (as Trans Europa Express)
10. Werewolves On Wheels (edit) / Don Gere
11. Underwater Mood / Stelvio Cipriani
12. Fixed Idea / Pulsar Music Ltd.
13. Zombie Parade / Nico Fidenco
14. Matthias the Victor (edit) / Ron Grainer
15. Seq. 17 / Gianfranco Coletta & Mauro Lusini (as Trans Europa Express)
16. Indagando / Luis Bacalov
17. Diggin' For Parts / Luchi De Jesus
18. The Other Face (9) / Roma Violenta
19. From Another World / Nico Fidenco
20. Malcontento Popolare / Alessandro Alessandroni
21. Blue Song (#3) / Guido E Maurizio De Angelis
22. End Credits / Charles Bernstein
23. It's Still Alive / Michelini, Luciano
24. Silent Hill / Stanton Shows
25. Opening / Jeff Grace
26. Voci Dal Nulla / Fabio Frizzi
27. Pursuited - Jennifer's Recall / Bruno Nicolai
"...[T]his release aims to present the early folk jazz scene in Norway between the years 1971-1977, when the Norwegian folk song heritage was interpreted in different progressive ways by some of Norway’s top musicians.?This compilation contains music from the different folk jazz LP releases by Anne Karin Tønset & Harald Gundhus Å de va du, å de va je; Various artists Østerdalsmusikk; Egil ‘Bop’ Johansen Samse tak!I; Roy Hellvin Roy Hellvin; Arne Domnérus Sekstett Ja, vi älskar; Søyr Søyr; Christian Eggen Ufuge as well as unreleased recordings by Egil Kapstad and Helge Hurum & Birgitte Grimstad taken from the NRK Radio Archives.
The music ranges from the beautiful trio recordings by Egil Kapstad and Roy Hellvin to the psych excursions by Egil "Bop" Johansen with Terje Rypdal on fuzzrock madness. You will hear some obscure dancefloor fillers by Østerdalsmusikk and Anne Karine Tønset & Harald Gundhus, the latin grooves of the band Søyr and for the first time you will get to listen to banned jazz version of the Norwegian national anthem Ja vi elsker by Arne Domnerus Sextett which caused a national outcry when it first was released in 1976. ?But the jazz musicians found in this compilation weren't the first musicians to reclaim traditional Norwegian folk music in a modern context: Norwegian classical composers like Edvard Grieg and Harald Sæverud had already been diggin` in the crates and used folk melodies in their compositions since the late 19th century. The first Norwegian folk jazz tune was recorded way back in 1929: Norwegian Jazz fantasy part 1 & 2 by Kristian Hauger Jazzorkester. A major breakthrough occurred in 1963 when Swedish pianist Jan Johansson released the album Jazz på svenska (Jazz in Swedish) - combining modal jazz improvisations with Swedish folk songs."(Plastic Strip)
A nicely rewarding set of of groovy 70s, folk-inspired jazz compositions out of Norway. This fine 320 rip was kindly thrown this way by none other than owlqaeda, supreme reigning champion of musical web-fu, after helping him out with a some small bit of amateur typography on his killer new mixtape. Big thanks friend for keeping me afloat with this -- October has been tough on me, and its its been a minute since I've managed to up a proper rip. Enjoy.
...And more vinyl from ye olde personal stash coming up in the next few days.
1 Anne Karin Tønset & Harald Gundhus – Sautrall 3:42 2 Anne Karin Tønset & Harald Gundhus – Hallingen Åt'n Nystuen 4:45 3 Østerdalsmusikk – Bukkehornlåt 4:36 4 Østerdalsmusikk – Pols 3:16 5 Egil "Bop" Johansen – Samse Tak 5:51 6 Egil "Bop" Johansen – Pålevise 3:49 7 Egil Kapstad – Jag Lagde Meg Så Silde 2:17 8 Roy Hellvin – Hu Hei, Kor Er Det Vel Friskt Og Lett Oppå Fjellet 4:25 9 Helge Hurum / Birgitte Grimstad – Setermorgen 5:25 10 Helge Hurum – Det Va Je Og Det Va Du / Setervollsdans 3:54 11 Arne Domnérus Sekstett – Ja, Vi Älskar 2:22 12 Arne Domnérus Sekstett – Över Berg Og Dalar 3:41 13 Søyr – Halling Nr.2 6:09 14 Christian Eggen – Bondepreludium 1:13 15 Christian Eggen – Sæterjentas Tirsdagskvæd 2:13 16 Christian Eggen – Å hvis je' var i bøgda No.1 2:32 17 Christian Eggen – A' Marit Rop In Karane Tel Duggur'n 2:20 18 Christian Eggen – Revejakt 2:01 19 Christian Eggen – Kulokk 1:30 20 Christian Eggen – Å Hvis Je' Var I Bøgda Nr. 2 1:45 21 Christian Eggen – Ufuge 1:54 22 Christian Eggen – Postludium 0:23
Hey friends, this here's the second mixtape I've had the honor of curating for Aquarium Drunkard . This time, I thought I'd try to pretend that I'm a regular DJ on their weekly show. A generous helping of new & favorite rock, folk & soul rotation from ye olde home studio (aka my living room). The way I see it, AD blends dusty golden grooves and real-time cool with such admirable integrity, that I thought it would be fun to try my hand at it too. A good excuse to flip the script on myself. Not sure I really pulled it off, per se, but I sure had a good time trying. Dan Melchior, Mikal Cronin, Moon Duo, Mariee Sioux, and my pal Mike Coykendall lend their blessed talents to the more contemporary angle. (And FYI - Mike's song is as-of-yet unreleased. It's featured his excellent new album, which he's currently shopping around to various labels, etc.) At times, the flow does embody something of a somber mood. Just couldn't be helped. I do hope, for better or worse, that the downer vibe does resonate with some of you readers. And if you have Sirius/XM access you can tune to AD's weekly program this Friday at noon. I'm totally hosting the show. Also, big ups to the benevolent Owl for throwing me the Gene Clark joint. And love to Eugene Von Bruenchenhein for the stunning image up yonder. Word.
"Our mixtape series returns with our second set featuring Nick Barbery of the Portland, OR based Ghost Capital. Find his first entry, here. With an ear bent toward the obscure and out-of-print, digging globally, Ghost Capital mines the secret shafts of psych, folk, blues and beyond."
Ghost Capital is my guest, this Friday, during the second hour of the AD show on SIRIUS/XMU.
1. I Go To Sleep (Demo Version) / The Kinks
2. Casey’s Last Ride / Kris Kristofferson
3. Nothing To Be Done / The Pastels
4. Poison Pete’s Holiday / Dan Melchior und Das Menace
5. Green and Blue / Mikal Cronin
6. Psychedelic Texas / The McGoohans
7. As Long As I Have You / Garnet Mimms
8. Lead Me On / Bobby “Blue” Bland
9. Little Baby / The Blue Rondos 1
10. Love On My Brain / Jim Ford
11. Katie Cruel / Karen Dalton
12. Supernatural / Vic Chesnutt
Side B
1. Mr. Fly / Mike Coykendall
2. Full Circle Song / Gene Clark
3. Late again / Stealers Wheel
4. No Place to Fall / Townes Van Zandt
5. Winter / Moon Duo
6. Frowning Atahuallpa — My Inca Love (Ghostcapital Edit) / Tyrannosaurus Rex
7. Air / Incredible String Band
8. Naked Ladies & Electric Ragtime / Michael Chapman
9. Buried In Teeth (45 Version) / Mariee Sioux
10. Tea / Michael Hurley
11. Duchess / Scott Walker
12. I Get Up (Ghostcapital Edit) / Yes
13. Waltz For A Spaniel / Tony, Caro And John
Romantic folk harmonies and more from this versatile Paraguayan string band. Recorded in 1953. Cool Paraguayan harps throughout. 10" microgroove LP release on the french label, La Boite a Musique. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. Full scans included.
1. Che Lucero Aguai 2:24
2. Hasta Otro Dia 2:08
3. Llegada 2:25
4. Ay Para Navidad 2:00
5. Burrerita 3:31
6. Zamba de Mi Pago 3:24
7. Que Bonito es el Carmelo 2:44
8. India 4:17
9. La Tropilla 1:56
10. Virginia 2:31
11. Vidala del Culampaja 4:13
"[This] record offers a concentrated look at one area of eastern Europe through the music of its transplanted peoples.The many other recordings deserve attention and further reissuing, as does the music of all the others they have made over the years equally who brought old traditions to the New World and preserved them for us on recordings." (New World Records)
Yet another richly rewarding Dick Spottswood project, released by New World Records in 1977 in their crucial LP series supporting the Recorded Anthology of American Music (*now known as DRAM) around the time of of the U.S. Bicentennial (thanks for the lead, Gil). 78rpms of raw Polish & Ukranian delights. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly. PDF of the liner notes included. Dig it.
1. J. Baczkowskiego Orkiestra - Oberek Pulawiak (Oberek from Pulawy)
2. Orkiestra Dukli - Zawzieta Dziewczyna (Stubborn Girl)
3. Orkiestra Karol Stoch - Wspomnienia Sabaly (Reminiscences of Sabala)
4. Bruno Rudzinski - "Na Obi Nogi" Polka ("On Two Feet" Polka)
5. Sichelski i Bachleda i Karola Stocha Oryginalna Góralska Muzyk - Piesn Zbójników (Song of the Bandits)
6. Sichelski i Bachleda i Karol Stoch - Nie Bede Sie Zynl (I Will Not Marry)
7. Karola Stocha Oryginalna Muzyka Góralska - ’Spiew Juchasa (Song of the Shepherd)
8. Sichelski i Bachleda i Karola Stocha Oryginalna Góralska Muzyk - Zakopianska Piosnka (Song from Zakopane)
9. Sichelski i Bachleda w/Karol Stoch - Dye Se Dolu Bialka (Down the Bialka Valley)
Side B
1. Ukrainska Orchestra Pawla Humeniuka - Kozak Zawydija (Fast Kozak)
2. Ukrainska Orchestra i Chor Pawla Humeniuka - Bohacki Zaruczyny (Engagement Ceremony Among the Rich)
3. Ukrainska Orchestra Pawla Humeniuka - Na Wesiliu Pid Chatoju (At a Wedding Under The Eaves)
4. Ukrainska Selska Orchestra - Ukrainskyj Trisak (Ukrainian Trisak)
5. Wiejska Czwórka "Bracia Kuzian" - Sztajer z Gory Baraniej (Dance from the Sheep Mountains)
6. Ukrainska Orchestra Michala Thomas - Hutzulka w Semereczyni (Hutzulka from Semereczyn)
7. Zlozyw i Widohraw Solo Skrypkowe Pawlo Humeniuk - Poprawyny (Second-Day Feast)
8. Zlozyw i Widohraw Solo Skrypkowe Pawlo Humeniuk - Wiwczar na Supylci (Shepherd Playing the Flute)
