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Jean Michel Jarre - Happiness is a sad song (1969)

Yeh, the title. The main man Jean Michel Jarre with a more experimental moment, certainly influential. Pushing the knobs, hitting pitch shifter and dropping the octaves! Is this a sad song?

Music Inspired by Murder Ballads and Lovecraft

I spent the whole weekend locked away like a bear in a cave. I was experimenting with various structures and researching -The Murder Ballad theme. One which has quite some history, alot more milage, yet on the surface we find the blood of Nick Cave splattered everywhere and very little more mentioned below the surface. The gist of the Murder Ballad is that it tells a story of just that - Murder. Seems that mankind has a morbid interest in blood. The music I am preparing has Frankenstein or Dr. Jekyell orientation, whilst remaining smoky cold with shivers in a H.P. Lovecraft way. The main theme from a forthcoming release has been hung on the Tube here for you. This is an edit of the rather long track which formed the backbone of my first experiments. A developed version of this along with others coving the chilling theme will be available in 2012.

Jansky Noise - I draw The Line Today

Do you remember the first kiss? A line taken from PJ. I dedicate this version to someone special, as I look up into the stars and out to deep space. I hope you enjoy. Drawing the line and putting an end to things today.

Homenaje Tracks up on Youtube

I finally managed to upload some of the tracks from the Homenaje Album I released sometime ago. The album was inspired by the oneness of the people shortly after the terrible attack here in Madrid 11M. Some of you were asking for the songs as the disk is impossible to find, so now you have the majority of them. One of my old time favourites was this one by Difra. The track from Difra pretty much sums up how I am feeling today. Timeless track, love that effect on the guitar. Falling, like something from a David Lynch film that was never made....Hope you enjoy this and the other tracks up...

Chet Baker,"I'm a Fool to Want You".

Enjoying this smoke filled version of the track...

Mick Harris & Martyn Bates , The Cruel Mother

Def Poetry Jam - Saul Williams (Coded Language)

FATCAT and FISHFACE CRACKAAR!

Crossfires - Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

This is nuts, what were these guys taking. Love the way this just changes from straight to not! Real horror fun, real double lives and playing. These guys apparently recorded on the White Whale Label for a spell the suddenly turned into turtles. So that's what happens when you play this way!!!

The Iron Man! Cristina has gone!!

All gone, she's gone, decided it's best, No longer together, now just a past tense. A lack of sharing time, not inviting to stay, An eclipse happened, emotions in disarray. Out of the blue, she said it's not what she wants, During the eclipse, the words cut like sharp taunts. I warned her that July would be tough, But I promised her Canada, that should be enough. Now she can't wait, and I'm stuck in a bind, I need to work in July, but for her, I'm all aligned. It's crazy how it ended, I'm left in shock, She dropped off my camera and flip-flops, like ticking clocks. I still want to take her to Canada, show her the sights, But now it's too late, she's gone without any fights. I'll always remember the love shared, But now it's time to move on, to show I'm not scared. Life goes on, memories fade, But I'll always cherish the love that we made.

suave!

Dont cry!

I may have a reason to cry, but I wont, not now, but speaking of crying, Toecutter long term collaborator with V/Vm Test Records, brings his brilliance to the showroom.. Out, in direct it must be a bomb!

Teebs, Bern Rhythm, this video works!

A song from the Deep Blue here.

Specially trawled out of the sea for Valentines day. A deep sea recording with aquatic vocals by senor Elephant Fish. Indeed our fish here does sound like he has the bends or maybe he's just missing company to swim with, either way this tune could well be from a submerged island close to Atlantis.

Carolina Chocolate Drops is having it on the Kazoo - at WDVX's Blue Plate Special

Carolina Chocolate Drops' live cover version of "Hit 'Em Up Style" is nothing short of incredible. From the moment the song begins, the energy is electric, and it's impossible not to be swept up in the excitement. The band's performance is truly captivating, with vocalist Rhiannon Giddens delivering a powerful and soulful performance that is both braw, raw and refined. The addition of the violin brings a unique texture to the song, adding to the overall vibe and making it grassroot, raw and to the bone. What's truly remarkable is how they make the song their own, infusing it with their unique southern style and flippy energy. While the original version of the song is catchy and upbeat, the Carolina Chocolate Drops take it to a whole new elevated level, this performance is something special. Overall, Carolina Chocolate Drops' live cover version of "Hit 'Em Up Style" WDVX's Blue Plate Special is a must-see for anyone who appreciates gre

Desert Island Dicks at Bandcamp

Yes, love will do many things including bring all those torn apart back together again. At least that what seems to have happened on this Desert Island Dicks album. Name your price and download at Bandcamp...

A fishy Tail to watch.

AAA AAA - ARRGh.

Great piece from the past. Real tension towards the end. A revisit in order?

8 Tack Remind

We have the artwork for the previously mentioned Various - 8 Track Remind (DVR064 8-track). Artwork was created by Jennifer Baxter, and the album compiled by Lee Ashcroft for Digital Vomit and Dead Air Recordings. Jansky Noises ambient track is like earlier works from Aphex Twin. Selected ambient works slide over field recordings of an Osprey made by Mr Noise himself. Available soon via Digital Vomit. Link

Bob Dylan the DJ does electronica

Great to see so many people upset with Bob Dylan and his recent DJ sets. Even better to see that Bob is playing electronica! According to this article posted today in the Guardian bob played "an electronica set composed of atonal drones, hyperactive drumbeats".    http://www.theonion.com/article/rock-fans-outraged-as-bob-dylan-goes-electronica-17699 Those who apparently came to see the  "authentic Dylan", the one with the Stratocaster guitar and signature wild blues-rock band where somehow short changed? They didnt see him, mmh! My argument would be, we are talking about Bob Dylan, being courageous, how many decades has Bob been doing this?  Isnt he known for his transformation? Didnt Bob Dylan make leaps with electronic instrumentation? Isnt Bob Dylan a man of progress? I´d say, those who were upset might want to think about progress while asking the question of how many roads must a man walk down? Respect to Bob,