What is new in my music library? (recent purchases I enjoy)
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3 CD set.
"A chronologically-arranged set, 'Looking For The Magic' traces power pop's development throughout the Seventies as largely unsuccessful bands were afforded cult status by the burgeoning grass-roots fanzine network that nurtured them.
As well as featuring all of the aforementioned acts, we include the likes of Todd Rundgren, Flamin' Groovies, Sparks, Ramones and the USA-based 1979 revamp of Badfinger, one of the seminal prototypal power pop bands at the start of the decade. We also focus on a huge
number of cult names and little-known acts, showcasing many tracks that were unissued at the time and even several cuts now gaining a first-ever release.
Housed in a clamshell box that includes a heavily annotated and illustrated 48-page booklet, 'Looking For The Magic' is a fascinating, highly entertaining celebration of a genre that went under the radar for most of its formative years."
"A chronologically-arranged set, 'Looking For The Magic' traces power pop's development throughout the Seventies as largely unsuccessful bands were afforded cult status by the burgeoning grass-roots fanzine network that nurtured them.
As well as featuring all of the aforementioned acts, we include the likes of Todd Rundgren, Flamin' Groovies, Sparks, Ramones and the USA-based 1979 revamp of Badfinger, one of the seminal prototypal power pop bands at the start of the decade. We also focus on a huge
number of cult names and little-known acts, showcasing many tracks that were unissued at the time and even several cuts now gaining a first-ever release.
Housed in a clamshell box that includes a heavily annotated and illustrated 48-page booklet, 'Looking For The Magic' is a fascinating, highly entertaining celebration of a genre that went under the radar for most of its formative years."
Back in mainstream country: here is an extraordinary 5th I dare recommend very thoroughly. Not only the reading, the tempi, but also the sonority are excellent to my ears. The sound is acceptable as well, the recording is from 1959 (or '60).
I like the 8th as well (original recording by Philips, digital version in eloquence or in the Markevitch box, AFAIK).
I like the 8th as well (original recording by Philips, digital version in eloquence or in the Markevitch box, AFAIK).
Fausto Romitelli Featuring Talea Ensemble - Anamorphosis
On the Tzadik label, very interesting work!
"Romitelli was born in 1963 and died tragically in 2004 after a long illness. He studied in Italy with Donatoni, and later at IRCAM with the spectralists. His work blends the sonic experiments of spectralism with psychedelic rock in the kind of hybridization of art and popular music more common of the New York Downtown scene. His work is wild and exciting, and often combines acoustic and electric instruments with other bizarre sound sources creating a hallucinatory atmosphere. The Talea Ensemble presents five works in world premiere recordings. An exciting debut CD by one of America's greatest experimental classical ensembles."
Satoko Fuji- Kitsune-bi
Excellent modern jazz from Japan on the Tzadik label, goes well with today's snowy afternoon in New York City
Excellent modern jazz from Japan on the Tzadik label, goes well with today's snowy afternoon in New York City
Saya Gray - QWERTY II
Abstract Pop, yes I know it sounds weird, but that is the definition I think that is suitable here, kinda like Bjork meets Yoko ONo meets shoegazing
Lots of Hands - fantasy
This band from Newcastle has a "cultish" following, alternative lo-fi rock, worth checking out !
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Very charming release, plus the recording quality is simply outstanding, as are the most BIS releases!
Love this one.Saya Gray - QWERTY II
Abstract Pop, yes I know it sounds weird, but that is the definition I think that is suitable here, kinda like Bjork meets Yoko ONo meets shoegazing
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