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I like Nina Simone. I've got a nice 2 disc collection that I sopin fairly often...not for a while though. Earl Hines fan too, what I've heard, although I need to hear more and learn more about him.
Not really spinning right now, but I spent last night listening to Public Image Limited's Metal Box. Just got a cheap deal on a mint original. Yeah, I know the reissue is out, but this set is perfect and it was only 20 bucks, so I couldn't resist. I had a copy of 2nd Edition, same music, different packaging, track order, and sound quality.
I blown away by the improvement in sonics of the original set. Thing has some massive bass and if you're looking ofr natural instrumental sounds, its not gonna help ya, but if you'd like to hear some top notch sound on some interesting soundscapes, this'll do ya. If you've only heard the US 2nd edition release form, you outta track this down in its true state.
I like the Sex Pistols and all, but I always think PIL was way more inventive and original. Never Mind the Bullocks was a great album, but punk was already being done by many bands, even if none were as popular. PIL was a whole new thing and sounded like nothing else, especially on Metal Box.
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Agree with you on the recording quality of original Metal tin. Enjoyed PIL while it lasted and saw a great gig by them here in the mid 80s.
Coincidental I am listening to "Pere Ubus new offering for the first time at the moment.
Next:
"Ali Farka Toure - Savane".
Peace
Bernd:16:
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zero 7 - the garden
up next:
nightmares on wax - in a space outta sound (wonderful album)
and
briskey - scarlett road-house
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Taking different approach tonight. I got some CDs so might as well spin them.
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live At Winterland. After about 2 minutes, I changed it to
Enviornment for Sextet
Thievery Corporation - The Mirror Conspiracy
GZA - Grandmasters. Can't wait to get the new album in mail.
-JRA
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Taking different approach tonight. I got some CDs so might as well spin them.
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live At Winterland. After about 2 minutes, I changed it to
Enviornment for Sextet
Thievery Corporation - The Mirror Conspiracy
GZA - Grandmasters. Can't wait to get the new album in mail.
-JRA
Is that the John Zorn disc "Environment for Sextet"? What did you think of it?
My evening was mostly old swing 78 RPM records (Krupa, Duke, Goodman, Art Hodes)but I threw in a Hafler Trio CD "Bang - An Open Letter". Tonight I should have a batch of Nurse with Wound CD's waiting for me via the FedEx guy...
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Last night amongst others:
"Les Paul & Friends - American Made/World Played".
Today so far some of ' 06 strongest releases (for me anyway):yesnod:
"Lambchop - Damaged".
"Neil Young - Living with War".
and
"James Dean Bradfield - The Great Western". A fantastic offering.
Peace
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I finally got it in mail today.
http://ninasimone.com/images/NS_LPSC...P_4102_F_L.jpg
As some of you may know, I love Nina Simone.
She started her career playing piano at bars in Atlantic City(I think). She never wanted to sing since she never had much of vocal training before. Very first night, she was only playing piano but drunks and barkeep made her sing. She was just trying to make ends meet while she want trying to be admitted to the Curtis institute. I dont think she ever considered Julliard. Later, she found out that she wasn't accept to the institute because of her race. Which I think is a goddamn shame. I really dont wanna say this, but due to her race I'm given alot of oppotunity to hear her sing on my system.
I have well over a dozen of her albums, but never really got to hear her play piano. This album "Nina Simone and Piano" fulfills my wish.
This album is strictly her only, except on hand claps and tumberine added on a track.
Dear musicoverall,
Yeah that album has John Zorn playing. Oh yeah.
I love that album for what it is. Have you heard it? If you want some sort of structure in music then that album isn't for you. I'm not going to compare that album to anything else. But I will tell you this. I've felt asleep to that CD before(which is kinda hard), and it gave me the craziest dream. Compare that crazy dream to dream I had while listening to Music from the Body by Roger Waters and Rone Geesin.... I can't do it man.
Sorry,
-JRA
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I finally got it in mail today.
http://ninasimone.com/images/NS_LPSC...P_4102_F_L.jpg
As some of you may know, I love Nina Simone.
She started her career playing piano at bars in Atlantic City(I think). She never wanted to sing since she never had much of vocal training before. Very first night, she was only playing piano but drunks and barkeep made her sing. She was just trying to make ends meet while she want trying to be admitted to the Curtis institute. I dont think she ever considered Julliard. Later, she found out that she wasn't accept to the institute because of her race. Which I think is a goddamn shame. I really dont wanna say this, but due to her race I'm given alot of oppotunity to hear her sing on my system.
I have well over a dozen of her albums, but never really got to hear her play piano. This album "Nina Simone and Piano" fulfills my wish.
This album is strictly her only, except on hand claps and tumberine added on a track.
Dear musicoverall,
Yeah that album has John Zorn playing. Oh yeah.
I love that album for what it is. Have you heard it? If you want some sort of structure in music then that album isn't for you. I'm not going to compare that album to anything else. But I will tell you this. I've felt asleep to that CD before(which is kinda hard), and it gave me the craziest dream. Compare that crazy dream to dream I had while listening to Music from the Body by Roger Waters and Rone Geesin.... I can't do it man.
Sorry,
-JRA
Yeah, I own it, along with about 60 other Zorn discs, be they CD or LP. He's one of my top 3 favorite artists, and trying to be a Zorn completist is a lesson in futility since he's so prolific. He's dabbled in, and excelled at, just about every genre I can think of. Pure genius. Have to say that Environment isn't one of my favorites of his but I still enjoy it. If you've ever wondered what "ambient grindcore" might sound like, his Painkiller group is fierce! Everything from that to string quartets, film music, free jazz and beyond. Really eclectic fella!
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Yeah, I own it, along with about 60 other Zorn discs, be they CD or LP. He's one of my top 3 favorite artists, and trying to be a Zorn completist is a lesson in futility since he's so prolific. He's dabbled in, and excelled at, just about every genre I can think of. Pure genius. Have to say that Environment isn't one of my favorites of his but I still enjoy it. If you've ever wondered what "ambient grindcore" might sound like, his Painkiller group is fierce! Everything from that to string quartets, film music, free jazz and beyond. Really eclectic fella!
I'll be sure to checkout some more on my pay day, especially the Painkiller. BTW, for some odd reason I got confused with Mike Patton. Either way, Zorn and his other comps are on top of my list now.
Thanks MallOver
right now, Booker Ervin "The in Between"
I got my Pro-Ject Speed Box Mk II today, so I'll be spinning Idle Moment and DSOM later. Reason why I got is because I believe speed stability is really crucial for TT setup. But not crucial enough for me spend $300 for a better model... Going from 0.1%+/- to 0.01+/- is good enough. That's a difference of about 1.35 seconds on a 25 minute disc. Also, swtiching to 45s with a push of a button is great. I really hate touching the belt even after wash my hand. For that, I havent spun my 45s in sooo long. Not anymore.
-JRA
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I'm enjoying poor man's Amused to Death.
What God Wants 45rpm Single. I think the store nearby has 3 more copies. I should go get a cleaner copy. Then again, it's just a tease since I need to listen to the entire album.
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Starting off nice and easy this morning
George Shearing Quintet ~ That Shearing Sound
-dave
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Yeah, I own it, along with about 60 other Zorn discs, be they CD or LP.
My favorites are:
SPY VS. SPY (music of Ornette Coleman)
NAKED CITY/TORTURE GARDEN period..
THE BIG GUNDOWN (film music of Ennio Morricone)
EXECUTION GROUND (Painkiller, w/ Bill Laswell and Mick Harris - one of my favorite albums of all time, a totally nightmare-inducing fusion of ambient, dub and thrash)
-jar
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Originally Posted by jrhymeammo
I finally got it in mail today.
As some of you may know, I love Nina Simone.
She started her career playing piano at bars in Atlantic City(I think). She never wanted to sing since she never had much of vocal training before. Very first night, she was only playing piano but drunks and barkeep made her sing. She was just trying to make ends meet while she want trying to be admitted to the Curtis institute. I dont think she ever considered Julliard. Later, she found out that she wasn't accept to the institute because of her race. Which I think is a goddamn shame. I really dont wanna say this, but due to her race I'm given alot of oppotunity to hear her sing on my system.
I have well over a dozen of her albums, but never really got to hear her play piano. This album "Nina Simone and Piano" fulfills my wish.
This album is strictly her only, except on hand claps and tumberine added on a track.
-JRA
I also love Nina Simone. I have yet to order this disc but like you I have many recordings by Nina. Her latest cd before her death "A Single Woman" is excellent. She not only played in bars but gave piano lessons. Her name is Eunice Waymon but because she wanted to keep her performances in bars seperate from her teaching she developed the stage name Nina Simone. Of course the bars she started performing in were mostly gay bars so it was even more important she kept that part of her life very seperate. There are all kinds of discrimination.
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It has been too long between listening sessions for this guy. Kicking around for a bit with a setlist that includes, but is in no way limited to:
Attachment 2094 Attachment 2095 and Attachment 2096
Cheers
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Holy crap ol' timer, De La Soul? I remember listening to that album on Interstate 181 to Knoxville back in '00. It's nice to see you like Jazz and HipHop. For that, I think I'll spin some jam I used to listen during that time.
Soundbombing Vol. 2. (Vol. 3 and on just plain sux)
J-Live - All of the Above.
Jedi Mind Tricks - Violent by Design. (not recommended for softies):12:
and alot of Jazz of course....
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Of course the bars she started performing in were mostly gay bars so it was even more important she kept that part of her life very seperate. There are all kinds of discrimination.
Wow I had no idea. I've read the autobiography and that was not mentioned. She was definelty born during rough time, and her confusion can be heard thru some songs. Her focus just wasnt their due to her husband/manager at the time.
Hatred is a sign of ones' insecurity.
peace, JRA
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Jingle-janglin' my way through the morning hours--hope everyone is having a restful weekend...
Cheers
PS How about them Wolverines?
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Spinning
Think Differently.
http://www.stohl.de/images/thinkdiff...wutangclan.png
I'm Mad famous for being Unknown?
Wolves looked very impressive. Vols killed themselves again........
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wondering on this site again cuz I can't figure out what to spin.
Just got done listening to Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel. It was off the hizzy, indeed.
-JRA
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wondering on this site again cuz I can't figure out what to spin..-JRA
How's about old school? McCoy Tyner~New York Reunion. Mine's SACD, but I'm sure the vinyl version would make your world brighter...
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It's been about 3 months since I spun this album.
The Real McCoy - same roster as NY Reunion except Elvin Jones on drums.
http://www.dustygroove.com/images/pr...mccoy_101b.jpg
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Hectic weekend and a very busy Monday morning so it's time to enjoy some quality toones:
"Willie Nile - Streets of New York"
"The Storys - ST"
"Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family - Show me how the Spectres Dance".
Ahhhhh that's better.
Have a great week.
Peace
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However you say the title, I love it.
Koenig Pongracz Riehn Instituut Voor Sonologie Van De Rijksuniversiteit Te Utrecht. Wow...... Flo and other Germns aint go it easy.
http://soundplant.org/store/records/...y/b/koenig.jpg
Also, The Bix Beiderbecke Story Vol 1&2.
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A bit creepy for this early in the morning, but seems to fit
Doug Hoekstra ~ Make Me Believe
-dave
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Have not spun this for a while, but it fits well into early afternoon listening today:
"Booth and the Bad Angel - ST".
Peace
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