Amina - Inspired By Iceland Concert 01.07.2010
A very nice 18 minute set featuring 3 new songs by Amina :)
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Sunday, 18 July 2010
pq / Matt Stevens / Absent Without Leave
Been busy of late and have neglected some promised album reviews. As these superb artists are all different genres I thought it work well to have them in one post:
pq - You'll Never Find Us Here (2010)
'pq' released a 7" a while back which I quite liked but if I'm honest I found nothing 'stand out' about it. However this, their début full length album is simply stunning. In general I would have to say this for me is easily one of the best 'Instrumental / Electronica' releases of the 2010. I say instrumental but it actually includes so many different genres whilst still managing to keep a wonderful undercurrent of gentle joy that reads like a great bedtime book lulling you along in a peaceful, warm yet fascinating journey of musical delights. I don't know what 'pq' has been doing this last year but whatever it is, its working. Highly recommended.
Its a credit to them that they have offered this record for your enjoyment all be it in a low bitrate. I sincerely hope this will encourage folks to buy the CD.
Matt Stevens - Ghost (2010)
A lot of people have already made great comments some of which I will put below. I can only say myself that what Matt does with acoustic guitar is dangerous for amateur guitarists ! After listening to Ghost and some of his other albums Matt's music gives me a kick in the butt for showing me how I could have played if I had put the time in. Fantastic stuff
"A multi-layered, dreamlike sound that’s reminiscent of Radiohead and Sigur Ros" PH balanced
"This is a unique album coming from a unique musician and one i would seriously implore anyone to experience it."Music Mafia UK
"Matt Stevens' Echo takes its audience on an exhilarating and romantic instrumental adventure. Ranging from light and melodic to deep and aggressive, the moods set by this album flow together like a masterfully woven screenplay. Lyrics are not necessary and would only distract from the virtuosity of Stevens' guitar compositions." - Pinpoint Music.com
Absent Without Leave - Bon Voyage (2006)
I first heard about 'Absent Without Leave' through the split CD 'Magnitogorsk' with 'Port Royal' and their extraordinary album 'Flares' (one of the best albums in its genre - of all time!) Its with great delight that a few years down the line I can share one of his albums with you (through his kind permission) which I hope will lead you to looking into more of his wonderful music. He has that gift of writing music that just flows beautifully in a dreamy and creative fashion. Almost makes you want to go on a road trip just so you can put one of his CD's into the car stereo! Check out the line up of guest artists on George's new album !
pre-order the new absent without leave album
I am now taking pre-orders for my new album.
The album will be released on my own label sound in silence (www.myspace.com/soundinsilencerecords) so I have to save up some money for the production of it.
If I get enough pre-orders I hope to release it sometime in September-October, at least.
Every pre-order will be much appreciated as it will help a lot.
This album will feature guest appearances from some good friends and really great artists too, including members of giardini di miro, port-royal, hood, stafraenn hakon, eksi ekso and others too.
It will be packaged in recycled cardboard with the front cover image printed on photo paper and each copy will be unique with a different front cover image.
It will be released in a limited edition of 500 handmade copies that in future will be for sure rare collectible items.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Steven Wright - Live
Steven Wright - Live
One of the most miserable funniest comic genius's alive! One of the few comedians today who consistently makes me laugh out loud
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Mediafire problems
A few people have reported crc errors on files but the files are still intact.
Please click the 'keep broken files' box as seen below.
If problems keep arising I will be switching to Hotfile
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Ólafur Arnalds - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 01.07.2010
Ólafur Arnalds - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester - Première performance of '...And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness' with the RCNM Orchestra, Directed by André de Ridder - 01.07.2010
This particular post was originally the full concert but Ólafur requested that I only post the 4 tracks below that he was happiest with. There are some very good reasons for this which he kindly explained & was happy for me to share his words with you...
"- This is a work in progress, after this concert i realised that many of the arrangements weren't good enough (this is my first ever try at arranging for an orchestra) and i will be re-arranging things for the next show. But as many people are quite excited for this, i don't want them to stumble upon this recording and write it off as it is now.
- Due to exreme time restrictions on the day of the show we didn't manage to sound check properly and some elements are missing while some elements are way too loud (for example the electronic drums in Hægt, kemur ljósið, which are supposed to be a background ambience rather than a heavy drumbeat)- In fact we made our own, professional recording of the show and ideas are aloft about releasing them (or a recording of the next orchestra show, because of the few flaws in this one). If people have your recording already, whatever opinion they may have of it, they will probably not be so exciting to get my recording of it.
- In the end i just want to keep this as an exclusive thing for now, we will be doing more concerts like this in the future and give people to experience this both live and on proper recordings"
The 4 tracks presented here have been personally chosen & offered through Ólafur's kindness :)
I will keep you posted with news of future concerts & of a very exciting impending release.
Thanks again to Ólafur for allowing his live material to be posted for fans enjoyment.
[MF] Download
[RS] Download
Great interview HERE
Pictures LINK
NB: Unfortunately I wasn't able to record the Jonny Greenwood set but there is a 3 minute edit of a part of it here as I set my levels. (kind of interesting to hear the difference in quality when the actual mic's get turned on) [Made a mistake - THIS, that I recorded, is from Avner Dorman -Download
Here is the Jonny Greenwood piece] (from another source) Download
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Grizzly Prospector - Old Mountain Radio
Grizzly Prospector - Old Mountain Radio
This record has been haunting me for a while now, offered for free download by Magic Goat Music. If your a teeny bit folky like me + you have a small penchant for music from the American Civil War period, then this will delight you no end. Its a wonderful collection of Lo-fi, warm, intimate songs. Imagine an old time miner stuck in a small shed during the harsh winter months in a run down gold mine long abandoned by all the other miners, writing songs of long lost loves & losses.
I just love this album & though I find it perplexing at times yet it intrigues me and induces me time and time again to return. :)
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Stars of the Lid - In Session 17.12.2002
Stars of the Lid - In Session 17.12.2002
Im really excited about this post. Superb quality and some songs which may be new or at least un-heard before. I may be wrong, I don't recognise a lot of this music. Nevertheless its an absolutely brilliant set and if you are a fan of SOtL this will be wonderful find, almost like a long lost album
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P. Broderick - Re-ups
As requested, in full quality (previously posted in 128kbps):
P. Broderick - In Session 08.06.2009
P. Broderick&Machinefabriek - In Session 05.09.2009
TwinSisterMoon - Full Session 27.09.2008
TwinSisterMoon - Full Session 27.09.2008
Amazing full session in highest quality
Set List:
01 John Henry
02 The Spears Of The Wolf
03 The Underwater
04 Water Barrier
05 Scaffold
06 The Bride Of Spirits
07 Sur La Mountain
08 The Desert Has Eyes
09 Spells
[MF] download - mp3
NB: track names for 1 & 9 have been revised
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Jónsi - Cemetery Gates Session NY
Monday, 21 June 2010
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Jónsi - Club69 31.03.2010 - Re-master - Full Concert !
Jónsi - Club69 31.03.2010 - Re-master - Full Concert !
I'm so excited to present the full concert from the 1st public performance by Jónsi. Its a wonderful fun filled concert with loads of banter between Jónsi & the crowd. The quality is great. I had a lot of fun mastering this particular one, taking most of a day & a night to gently tease and bit by bit enhance all the various aspects of the original recording. It was quite a learning experience just to patiently keep going until finally it came together as I had envisioned !
I must give my heartfelt thanks to the person who recorded the original with which to work with. Without their kindness we wouldn't have been able to experience this historically important 1st concert from Jónsi. In many ways this one is fast becoming my favourite. It has a really nice honest & sincere simplicity about it, less polished and confident than recent shows - but in a good way! I love it. I hope you do to.
Set List:
01 Stars In Still Water
02 Hengilás
03 Icicle Sleeves
04 Kolniður
05 Tornado
06 St Naive
07 Sinking Friendships
08 Go Do
09 New Piano Song
10 Around Us
11 Boy Lilikoi
12 New Guitar Song
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