Jansky Noise - Past Present & Future Star Music

Late in the day..

It´s more than fair to say, that I am as close to my good friend James Leyland Kirby as anyone can be. Ï am, was and will be, the main co-pig, pie-alot in his life. Without doubt and regardless of what the documentation states - when it comes to musical origin or journey we have shared many and most from birth and beyond. This song, voyage, statement made by Leyland titled - Live for the future, long for the past, is understated. James has without doubt raised the ´´anti´´, and with all due respect received much acclaim for his recent Caretaker and Leyland works. This artifact has somehow has sadly slipped under the radar. Honestly, do not let it pass! It´s defiantly worth playing it again. When you do admire the essence of electricity, this is a true ´´Goliath´´, a timeless and monumental slab of electronics, close to it´s birth place, as crude in origin, but beautiful in form.  ARRGH x

Sounds like an old friend, brings memory's, brings back places, places in my ears that I never seen, but sound so close. ARx

After the Easter weekend and Semana Santa I just had, the sounds of Banda Ionica are in order. Did I sin?

:::::Just spoke to my Dad about this song. As he said, Killing Joke were so way ahead of the pack it´s unreal. Nice track how many years later and still works!!!

Drawing Apparatus from Robert Howsare on Vimeo .

I have had such a complete weekend, I have danced, eaten, laughed with, complimented, smiled with and much more with I dont know how many beautiful faces........Now it´s time to turn out the light.XX

Looking good this new book called Retromania, could well be a hit. I will order it now, Simon Reynolds the author seems to be striking more than just a point here. Check it for yourself...

I am playing this at full blast and shaking my booty in the Kitchen, honestly Junior is really doing it for me, I am playing him whilst doing the ironing, whilst drinking tea. This is the best dedication and one of the best Mothers day tunes, I have found today. Do as Junior said, live your life.

I was not aware of this song till now. It's an odd one, written by someone who had a problem with their Mother perhaps? Apparently this was the worst record ever, and the lead singer was asked not to sing this or any other song again, ever, ha! I think it´s a curious and infectious track, written by someone with a vivid imagination. I dont have any problem, but the song here has a twisted melody giving it a creepy edge and attitude. Not a song I would dedicate to my Mother, but certainly a song which must be added to the list of songs which have lyrics about Mothers..

Mothers Day in the UK today. Here is a good one for those Mothers who have watched their young men to out to war. Probably one of the all time great anti-war songs. Expressing the immorality and absurdity of so many of our militaristic actions. Now today, with Kony 2012 over our heads, and the oil and precious mineral war that undelys, it's a good time to think about these points. George Michael sings about how glorification of aggression and martyrdom is endemic and spread from one generation to another.

I have had a very long and beautiful day today, I have has Sierra winds blasted at my chops, watched Avocet´s and Stilts ride the wave. I have marveled at the wondrous scales of golden fish, belly laughed, seen colors and nature so beautiful, watched vapors mist, cut into pieces by sun rays, eaten Sheppard's Pie, drank Tempranillo from Navarra, taken beautiful photos, and discovered this amazing performance by Solveig Slettahjell. Wow, what a gift of a day, do I thank St. Patric? Life in it´s simplicity can be so, so good.x

Kony 2012, has been rocking Youtube for sometime now. If you dont know about it your clearly in another world. Michael Jackson and The Who make comment here, helping you ask Who.....

Oh Shit, this feels so nice. So hilarious, never heard this played out by any DJ, it´s comical, and acknowledge as an inspiration for some early House tracks. Our diva here shows a man how to ride, ride a pig!!!! Dick´s Revenge indeed. Some strong p; black pussy here, I mean as our woman says, look at that happy pussy, is it good to you baby? Ride it!!!!! Smother that dick!!! Not too fast..

The Ballad of George Collins Ooh, yes...Sam Lees is taking things into another dimension, crossing new territory, long, long overdue. So nice to hear Ballads reworked. As some of you know, I too am currently putting Ballads into new spaces and shipping them into zones they have not been into before. You could call our experiments  Ballads for lost peoples, or ghost tribes. Our new album, will be out by the end of the year, and a demo very soon. Betting back to this little ditty, this has more energy and really hits the nail on the proverbial head.  Cracking combination and meeting point of elements, sounds ideas and people, splendid.

Ilaiyaraaja, Ilayaraja, Ilayaraaja, Isaignani, The Maestro... The undeniable prince of Kollywood cinema, India's second largest film industry, Ilaiyaraaja is more than equal to his forward thinking contemporaries in Bollywood and Lollywood in both productivity and experimentation. However, once you have exhausted all possible leads using his various names (and the numerous misspellings) you're faced with the unenviable task of sifting through a 34-year career spanning more than 900 film scores in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada in order to unearth some the heaviest dancefloor friendly electronic pop to ever emerge from Southern India.

Cannot really argue with this one as it drives it´s way through the sound of the city. Traces of so much going on here, Rock Lobster and my old mate Fred from Electronicat to name two.

<p><p><p>Just</p></p></p> I just received this via Mr Sharply. Listening to it on headphones is something else. Really quite unreal. Something Good is going to Happen!!! ARRRGH

On top of the World looking over the edge. I just know something good is going to happen. Such good feeling here. So innocent, even the orchestration is so dry and straight but it works. Just say it and it could even happen, something good is going to happen!!!X  

<p>S</p> <p>D </p> So many things are so wrong in the World. Kony 2012, seems to be the latest. It's impossible to ignore these things. Zoffy, on the other hand has been totally ignored and that's a shame. Here Zoffy offers us a well know Spagetti Western classic. It's been flipped on it's head taking new form with what sounds like a Sitar and space guns! Odd, this maybe, but it feels honest, and it feels right against an alarming and increasing backdrop of false promises and lies, which are projected upon us daily via the media and Policy makers. Malformed music perhaps, but it seems honest and about right for the current  world climate.   

This one also used to do the rounds in many a car joureny alongside various by Aphex Twin, B-12, and the KLF to name a few. More than 20 years on, but still sounds good!

Having a bit of a rewind listening to some older retro tracks which were played back in Manchester in the early 90´s at the real underground clubs and Raves like the Limit and Konspiricy. This tune here Blow Cutter, I doubt was played too much at the Hacienda, Graham Park would have lost most of his guts by the time this track came out and would have been playing a much softer less ballsy digestible, smooth house type fodder...

My old man used to play this one all the time. You never hear this out ever. I dont remember being in any place hearing this. Sad really as this recording slams it out, loud and clear. The origional by the big man is also worth a look at on Youtube. Have a look for it........

So much, so intense right now, for all and everyone. Listening to this Old School Electro vibe just takes things back to another pace. Hope you enjoyed your weekend and day.

Now that´s away to start something Frank Sinatra in his white suit having beads laid on him. On the road to romance.........If your on the road, make all the stops and take advice from big Frank. As he said, to rush would be a crime.......

Not sure if this will be seen on my blog as Blogger has a bad way of linking videos recently, lot´s of errors. I am not afraid to try post this link, even if it is dead. In life we must carry on........As for this song, it strikes a chord..

Are you kidding me? How can it be? This is a great piece, painting with textures and moving into many nook and cranny, you just have to love this.....

While the Moon did what it did tonight, up in the sky we could clearly see two other bright stars. The lower on being Venus. Reminded me of this song......

We were recently bombarded by a massive Solar Storm, one of the strongest in many years. As a result many amazing times lapse films have been released recording the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights in splendor. The footage here, is from Nasa, it was recorded before these recent Solar Storms, during this Nasa footage we can enjoy time lapsed magnificence of the Aurora Borealis and much more! The Music on the original version of this film was light years away from this re-score which comes charged (I think), with a magnitude and illumination, much more appropriate for orbiting in space. My edit as you hear here, typically picked up some radioactive particles and interference. Look, listen and imagine yourself, when our beautiful planet is exhausted escaping to another planet like Alpha Centauri! More wonder soon, JN.

A memorizing and beautiful piece of work both from performer and producer, I love the place, the stage the light, aesthetic and of without doubt the performance.

Almost a year to the day, I mailed this to someone, special. When I first heard this over 1o years ago, it was loaded with depth and as open as the sea. It´s nice to know it still is!!

The Resistor JelTone a video by ranjit on Flickr. I love food, and I love this, if you didnt feel the love on Valentines, just drop me a line and I will send you one of these...X

Another one from the album titled Put Your Back N 2 It. Good to see this one has had 200 views, not many today, but let´s see where it is in a year! Some spellbinding songs from balladeer Mike Hadreas

Some great ideas here from todays man in the spotlight, this track gives you an idea about what´s on the album but the real gem is the track titled Awol Marine. Currently not available via Spotify nor Youtube, but soon to appear on the Tube, as they always do. When it does check it, for that matter check the album...

I remember the first time I heard about this lady, I just wanted to work with her straight away! Her early doodles were growths, which at the time I likened to those meanderings of my good friends at the time Stock Hausen, and Walkman or Vicky Bennet. The Solex stuff however had another tinge, quite brilliant and not British. I defiantly have some tracks on my hard drive which I prepared for Solex in order for us to collaborate, but we never got round to a full collaboration. Shame...

Really lush piece of electronica here from Echaskech, hitting the right chords, sailing off with plenty of life. You could cruise with this anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Turn it up, and glide...

These kidz really have not crossed my mind for the last 5 years, but it´s always good to remind ourselves about the brilliance of Osaka´s Afrirampo, this video for me is by far the best mutant psychedelic piece I have seen them do. Really stunning....

Probably the greatest beer I have had in the the last year. I have done them all from Belgium, Germany, Holland, Canada, Pirate, Duval, wheat, dark and light, this one the Michelada blows your taste buds into orbit, if you get it right, or rather if your barman is from Mexico! Try it, I promise you the most explosive taste in your mouth since Fizzy Gum!

Love the title, love the sound, love where it takes you and I love what it asks us to do. Maybe I will do just that!!! Thanks Julia.. X

We have the Ddamage crew in from Paris, it´s been about 8 years since I last saw them was nice to talk with them.....They play tomorrow at our club in Madrid El Perro, should be good. Old memorys have lead me down a path and one of the tracks I have arrived at now is this one!!!

What a finale, really this one deserves a round of applause, simply inspired!

In this new video from Jansky Noise we are taken on a voyage into the light, during the visual dipslay, you are encouraged to think about mankind, standing on the step of the 21st Century, how or will we evolve? Go to the light see and question yourself.......

Just reading all the comments on Youtube about this song, lot´s of people from all over the world writing wonderful messages to Cesária Évora, who sadly just passed away. Recorded Music always with us and in our ears, minds, heart and soul for as long as we desire and live.X.

Sometimes things just sit in odd places. Brujeria or Witchcraft rattled this one out sometime ago. It´s an oddity that just has to be heard. The melody is so early Acid House, so much, but then again it´s not, maybe that´s because it came from Mexico, clearly it´s and odd piece, but none the less, it´s impaled with attitude, stupidity and youth. These boys went on to do many a thing in Mexico under other alias, navigating mostly no the extreme metal front. Lyrically and visually stupid, Mexican New Beat, perhaps? A parody and joke, imagine Farley Jackmaster being a metal head and playing guitar and you may get close.... Sitting in a strange place having real stupid, smoke machine, metal acid house fun, coupled with story telling, Don Quijote, and drugs!! Class?

Yes, I love Nora. She was over this side in Madrid a while back. It was a real pleasure to hang out with her and witness first hand what she does. I do have several photos from the event, perhaps one day, they will come from within the treasure chest and see light.

My mate Otto Von Schirach with Evil Twin have come up with a nice video here. Good to see the way they are just breaking down the visual basics and ripping things visually. Some great ideas here and the tune is not bad either!!!

Come on! Que lindo...

Friends and neighbors! What happened to songs like these? I couldn't agree with this any more. Maybe then, I am the richest man in town!!!

What more can I say?

Jazz has driven the 20th century literally from one end to the other, and it has given birth to many offspring, reinventing itself time and again. No matter how many times it has changed, however, it has always been a medium for individual expression and collective interaction with it´s own characteristic spirit, which is swing, or rather the essence of swing. Born from the element of spontaneity, momentun combustion, ignition, propulsion ( a sense of continuity), interation, transmission and commuication this essence has been called the extra dimension. Butch Morris, gives us some of this here but what you really want to be checking is his Conduction 28, if you can. ARRRGh..

No justice in this world. This song by Sven Kacirek - Kayamba Tuc Tuc (lawrence edit), is enchanting, sensitive and i´d even say from another world, yet here, it is with just 300 views on Youtube. Real shame no-one wants to know, and another jewel, another treasure, brought to you with pleasure!! ARRRGH.XXX

As I said earlier, love these videos which touch on so many things. Love the nature aspect and messaging that comes through. Real nice to see that video and music have reconnected and now both walk hand in hand, the imes of slapping one ontop of the other are melting away. Who ever this girl/band is, Joanna Lee or not, I think that i´d happily crown her alongside Kate Bush, were long overdue a new Bush! Little hope? X

I have to thank the brilliant, team, brains and artists behind this wonderful little series of songs and videos. It seems like this batch posted by a yet to be confirmed group or artist, is doing very well and arousing zones which have not been tickled for sometime. I have to admit, the viral marketing and lack of info tactic, coupled with brilliant visuals, production songs and a mystery woman, really help push this to another level and polish it off, elevating it, beyond trees and up to the stars. Rumors are circulating that these videos posted on Youtube by - iamamiwhoami or rather I am? Am I? Who am I? Are coming from a certain Joanna Lee from Linköping Sweden. Sooner or later the mystery lady, Joanna or not, should come clean. In the meantime everyone wants to know Who am I? I suspect some serious planning, record label and producers are working here, but I hope it´s a duo or small team of brilliant minds making it, and not the other. What ever the outcome, they have done a marve

Sometime you have to admit that things work, this video really mixs two elements and flips it all on it´s head. Rock it!!!

Nothing to not like here. Bernard Bonnier, it´s alright, it´s bonnie alright..Check the giggling chuckler groove. Bernard was on something here, it´s not so distant from a recent remix from Animal Macgregor for Rock Gods Fast Lady... I say it´s similar, in the sense of fun within. When listening, the song glistens down a toy town train lane, yes, memory's of a child's train set, clunked in my mind, but it´s not clear where this train song is or was going, all I know is, somewhere and no-where. Tonight the song above arrived at my station. Infant and fun acidic grunt funk or laugh acidical grunk pop. If your not into mini acidic rides, then you may well find this journey unimportant, but tonight, I enjoyed listening before I went to sleep..

The year starts with commitment, or at least some kind of resolution. I´d like to think I will make a vow. One vow which is making it´s way around my head, and has been for the last few months is this one here. Real nice to see Julianna Barwick is getting some recognition finally for her enchanting, delicate musical wonders!! X

I have seen alot of videos on Youtube but this is just so wrong!!

What an unbelievable track and video. Truly amazing how Luke and his crew managed to pull in so many people to make this video. The song is real poor, real bad, it´s amazing it has 150,000 plus views on Youtube. Real trash, but you have to see it to believe just how low things can go!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Everybodys wishing me a Happy Birthday incluing Jimmy!!!

Something went wrong, but I love this one, I am wishing myself a Happy Birthday with this, Its not even about Birthdays but the suit. Non English speakers may not know what the deal is with the Birthday suit, right now, I have mine on!! Love this wack, ACID!

Andy Macgregor Allright Mamacita, I go sleep now!!! To all of you I know, respect. To all of you I love, I love you! To all of you I dont know, when we meet, more than a glass will be raised. I hope that all of you are enjoying your days, your downtime, your loved ones, music and life. Be sure that in the next 24hr. I will raise a glass for you!!! In the meantime, where is Santa?? OK Mamacita, voy a dormir! A todos ustedes me conocen, respetan. A todos ustedes que amo, ee amo! A todos ustedes, no conocer, cuando conocemos, más que un vaso se levantó. Espero que todos ustedes están disfrutando de sus días, el tiempo de inactividad, con los queridos, la música y la vida. Asegúrese de que en la próxima 24 horas. Voy a levantar una copa para usted! ARRGh... Entremedios, donde esta Santa____ x

Yeh, fucking shit amount of named and not so much named, impersonators and supposed House DJ´s everywhere, crawling out of DJ booths in every crevis like viral termites, many of which seem to be people or DJ's playing ACID HOUSE, playing it then may be, but they dont know it, they never saw it, never lived it, yet somehow they are getting paid to represent it. It just feels so wrong, I mean, it's awkward and I think the people can feel that too. The music is as it was, but it really kills me that shit. When it was played in the past it came loaded with so much passion from the booth, these kids never knew it, yet now they spit it out, it's so diluted. The nation has gone. Of course, so many of those that play will not link you to this track, I ask while listening, how can we lift the Nation?

There’s a song that has been with me for as long as I can remember. A song that has accompanied me through the hot, dusty roads of my travels, through quiet moments of reflection, and those pivotal decisions when life seemed to be urging me to take a bold step forward. That song is Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” Its echoing notes and haunting lyrics are more than music to me—they're a reminder. A reminder to shine on, no matter what. It was with me during my first trip to Asia in the ‘90s, packed on a bus somewhere in Thailand, the sweltering heat pressing in from all sides. The air was thick and heavy, the journey long, and I was lost—physically and metaphorically. Somewhere between the endless stretches of unfamiliar roads and the hum of the engine, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” played in my mind. The slow build of its opening notes was like a wave of calm, an invitation to keep moving, to explore the unknown. It was as if the song whispered a quiet, steady message t

Exactly one month ago today, I started work and put hands to the musical voyage - 'Slow Order'. The drive behind the album(s) V1. & V2. was a personal one. A flash moment and breakage in life which compelled me to move. Motivated by how twisted reality can get, I went onto create. Many a sleepless night has passed between, finally both versions are ready. Now I can rest, as the two albums V1. & V2. and their dripping, textures roll out within a strange lost odyssey. Both versions walk translucently into the darkness, at the end of the end...Your walking bold at times, while at others the whole things folds back on itself like a jellyfish. It's painful in it´s discovery and reform, lost, without direction, but not long after that your made to ask. Am I glued to the underbelly of this time-frame? What´s holding this together? Where is the safety net? I hope not all is shattered here. Actually during some moments you rise high, up to vice and virtue and glide int

I couldn't quite understand why this track was not already up here on this blog. No more hot dog jumping frog but Paddy McAloon has trawled and created something here which demands your attention, I seek to do the same.

Slow Dancing something to be seen!

Here is the link and sneak preview to the new album Jansky Noise - Slow Order. This album will be available 11/11/11. The album explores slow motion and attempts to blend old Masters with classic 80's synthesisers.

Definitely one of the best Portishead tracks ever! The combination of 808 delivered raw with simple vocal. The addition here combined with Tetsueo - Iron Man visual works, although I expect this is not the official film for the track, nevertheless the combination is worthy.

So dense, so creamy, so full, so rich, so much more than your average, really really, no end to this. You just have to believe it. All and more under your nose, smell the cream and lap it up, baby!x

Yeh, this is real special, you should probably play this one from time to time. I love it, a gesture and a mashed gift with a message for someone young but really for all of us! Dont let them kill your imagination. Dance just like a tornado, spin the world right out, till you filled your cup! Cherish every single day..

Amazing how music sometimes just gets lost. This is the best example of a relatively recent cover version which saw no light of day. Nothing, just came out and got lost in the endless wave of new musics. This is a shame for Mechanical Bride as I am sure that millions would indeed enjoy this cover version. Well, while it rains in Madrid myself and Rebecca have enjoyed this track today. ARRGh. X

Dont get too many lyrics of this nature in the charts!!!

Green Porno indeed! I put a link to Isabella Rossellini's hilarious interpretation of sex from the natural world, a long time ago on this blog, but that link got pulled, so here she is again exploring the mating habits of snails. Top job!

It's amazing what you can do with a loop, here this vocal took on a new dimension. Bringing a poor soul with faith, Tom Waits and a certain Gavin Bryars together. Once you have heard this song it should never leave you. Nice to see that at least some of you are lending an ear as this video currently has more than 47,000 views.

It's time for the Magician. An empty sky, a violent sea. When I was a lad in Manchester the 12'' version could be located within my Fathers record collection. This song without doubt is one of my all time desert island disks, an inspiration, in my tender years and even now. Real treasure..

Plenty of Gypsy Music this way in Spain, however Parno Graszt or the White Horse in Romani language play with purity and freedom. Authentic Hungarian Gypsy music, a wonderful source. I love their instruments and the spirit, so humbled and real. This particular song is cheerful, vigorous and beaming with vocal splendour. Certainly caught my ear. Try it, then try deny it. You wont be disappointed.

The prolific James Leyland Kirby has several videos up online via Youtube. Most of which I see and hear with some frequency. This track in particular was one which caught my ear. Seems that this has not only caught my ear but it has also caught many others. Take a listen and walk it's gentle path. Have a good weekend, I know I will try.

There I was thinking my dancing times are over, having just spent the best part of 6 weeks on crutches after a recent knee operation, only to discover this wonderful visual crutch dance.

An excerpt from my forthcoming album exploring new music and old romance. The full piece will be available soon. The base of the album evolves around - 80's sythn classic. It's a slow momentous ride, slowed electronics, coupled with romance. A blown fuse point where an end arrived and those epic structural harmonics and old masters before go off the edge. Fluidity get´s lost and melts into contrast, while color collides and swaps itself into expression. In the struggle of sound a blurred new form attempts to emerge, uncertain and without direction. Modulated music, both diminished and expanded. More about this forthcoming release which will be available in several parts on different platforms very soon.

My long standing friend, vocalist and collaborator T.T or 10/10, has just sent me this wonderful link. Real nice to wake up with Lana Del Rey. The production here is stunning, love the mix, yeh, it's commercial, but it's my idea of fun, the effects on the vocals, the harp, the percussion and the slices of video injected into the mix. Heaven is a place on earth with you. Lana Del Rey - Video Games and Blue Jeans. Much better than I ever knew. They say the world was built for two, play and enjoy. Loving you...x. Yew, you it's all for you!!!

Looking into what constitutes a - lullaby and stumbled across this hallardu, designed for children of India and speakers of Gujarati worldwide. The slower percussion and melody are pleasing, not sure how much I could sleep listening too this but it's certainly sweet.

After looking around on line for Petra Jean Philipson, I could not find a song from her new album titled - Notes on Death. I therefore decided that it was time to upload a taster for you to hear. Petra is touching on a raw nerve with her experiments. This Tubeophany track actually runs at over 13min on the album. I have uploaded a reduced version for you. The album is a mixed canvas of experiments which could well help her land other more theatrical works. Not quite as dark as the new tracks from Passing Yew, but interesting nevertheless.

The legendary Glagsow/Manchester based DJ and Father to myself and James Leyland Kirby Acid Alan used the term 'space cadet', to describe many a person more than I care to ever remember. I like to think of this song as perhaps the music equivalent of what he was referring to. Take advice from Acid Alan and the Space Cadet - be a space cadet, escape reality, move inside walls, go out and eat a meal on Mars, let Robots do the work, live amongst the stars!!! Remember kids the future is to escape reality or at least that's what the Space Cadet believe. Too stupid and too good!

Eager To Tear Apart The Stars by LEYLAND KIRBY - CD - Boomkat - Your independent music specialist My, my, yes, the brilliant creative talent, my V/Vm right hand man and long standing whisky drinking companion - James Leyland Kirby has just released another wonderful set of lucidly, slow, haunting musics. Sure to be fine in company or alone with a good bottle. Get it while you can, it's available in your region as it has proper distribution however like all good things, it shall not be available for long. Check, listen adore, buy.

I was never a fan of Andrea Parker, but my old mate Marco P. from Italy - has highlighted this one for me again, time and time again. It has a darkness which strikes a chord, simplicity in electronics. I will also put some old stuff to the Nature Records myself and James used to buy many moons ago when shopping in London, when electronic music was exciting, way back in 1999 and before!!

Yeh, this has a future! We need more of this!

Yeh, this is stupid but I agree - The World is full of cables. Without them we would be in a real mess, we should thanks Los Samplers for the reminder... Hasta pronto!!!

Under an Old Oak.. Under an old tree? I am loving trees at the moment, but the tree I am interested in is actually the Yew. Soon, something will appear with a Yew in the title which may or may not put a shiver in you...Mmmh..