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Imaginations Of Light dá o tom do álbum.Então somos levados por um clima descontraído, místico, cheio de influências "orientais" . Estaprimeira composiçãoé totalmenteimprovisada com vocaismelódicos e emocionais.A segundafaixa "Thoughts" é essencialmente compostapor umdueto deguitarras."Resting Thinking About Time" éuma fantásticacomposição.Uma música muitobonita."Hallo Rabbit" tem um sotaquehippieevidente compartes de guitarrae vocaissuaves. Resumindo um belo, criativoe delicioso momentomusical.
Hans 'Flute' Reffert - guitar, flute
Hans 'Voice' Brandeis - sitar, guitar
1. Imaginations Of Light (13:15)
2. Thoughts (10:13)
3. Resting Thinking About Time (9:47)
4. Notturno (8:12)
5. Natural Feeling (1:02)
6. Fairies (6:03)
7. Dorle (4:48)
8. Hallo Rabbit (6:56)
9. Scottish Rock (3:48)
10. Little Nemo In Slumberland (4:53)
11. Strike Another Match (4:09)
Down The Road is the second and last album by Stephen Stills' band Manassas. It was released in 1973.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Stephen Stills; except where indicated
"Isn't It About Time" – 3:02
"Lies" (Chris Hillman) – 2:55
"Pensamiento" (Stills, Nelson Escoto) – 2:36
"So Many Times" (Hillman, Stills) – 3:30
"Business on the Street" – 2:55
"Do You Remember The Americans" – 2:05
"Down The Road" – 3:16
"City Junkies" – 2:50
"Guaguancó de Veró" (Stills, Joe Lala) – 2:51
"Rollin' My Stone" (Stills, Calvin Samuel) – 4:50
Personnel
Stephen Stills - guitar, piano, bass, vocals
Dallas Taylor - drums
Chris Hillman - guitar, bass, mandolin, vocals
Joe Lala - percussion, vocals
Al Perkins - guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo
Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuel - bass, vocals
Paul Harris - piano
Joe Walsh - slide guitar
Bobby Whitlock - keyboards
Sydney George - flute
Jerry Aiello - organ
Charlie Grimes - guitar
Guille Garcia - percussion
Lachy Espinol - percussion
Pat Arnold - vocals
Bass – Steve Swallow
Drums, Percussion – Jon Christensen
Keyboards – Steve Kuhn
Mastered By – Jan Erik Kongshaug
Vocals – Karin Krog
1 We Could Be Flying 6:01
2 The Meaning Of Love 5:04
3 Sometime To Go 3:00
4 All I Want 3:28
5 Sing Me Softly Of The Blues 5:37
6 Raindrops, Raindrops 3:43
7 Lament 2:47
8 Hold Out Your Hand 2:21
9 Time To Go 3:04
Battered Ornaments were credited as the backup band to Pete Brown on their first album, 1969's A Meal You Can Shake Hands With in the Dark. For the follow-up, however, they chucked Brown out of the band and released it simply as the Battered Ornaments. It's a disappointment after its flawed but worthwhile predecessor, mostly because of Brown's physical absence; although his presence is still felt as the writer or co-writer of most of the songs, his vocals were erased and re-recorded by other members of the band. Brown's gruff voice might not have been that great, or as accessible to the pop audience as many other frontmen's of the time, but it did have character, which is something you can't say for the merely functional replacement vocals by the other musicians. It's also true, however, that the material on this record isn't as good or imaginative as the songs on A Meal You Can Shake Hands With in the Dark, lacking some of the jazz-blues-psychedelic colorings that made that prior LP interesting. The tunes are eclectic but disjointed, and while you can hear some of Brown's unusual and striking lyrical imagery bob up to the surface on some of the better numbers (especially "The Crosswords and the Safety Pins"), the anonymous vocals make their quality far easier to overlook. (The CD reissue on Repertoire adds two non-LP bonus tracks from 1969 singles, "The Week Looked Good on Paper" and "Living Life Backwards.")
1 - Sunshades Chris Spedding 3:28
2 - Late into the Night Pete Brown / Chris Spedding 5:23
3 - Then I Must Go Pete Brown / Chris Spedding 4:09
4 - The Crosswords and the Safety Pins Pete Brown 5:31
5 - Staggered Nisar Ahmad Khan 4:04
6 - Twisted Track Pete Brown / Chris Spedding 4:24
7 - Smoke Rings Roger Potter / Chris Spedding 5:07
8 - Take Me Now Pete Brown / Roger Potter / Chris Spedding 3:00
9 - My Love's Gone Far Away Pete Brown / Chris Spedding 3:32
Como alguns de vocês devem saber estou na editoria de música do Jornal Olho Vivo, onde faço o que gosto, escrevo sobre musica, heheeh!!!
Por conta do "Contramão" meu blog que também é programa de rádio e coluna, então pensei em fazer algo diferente na coluna e lancei uma série dedicada a blogs, blogueiros e colecionadores, uma delicia de série, confere lá!!!
Esta semana tem o Bruno Costa do blog Eu Ovo
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Domingo, o sol apareceu tarde mas apareceu, como todo carioca me animo quando vejo o sol, embora o calor em demasia venha me encomodando ultimamente. Popol Vuh é uma banda que admiro muito, o primeiro disco do grupo que comprei foi o Hosianna Mantra que achei na Modern Sound, adorava esta loja sempre com muitas novidades vindas de todos os cantos do planeta, enfim... Não conhecia o som do grupo mas gostei da capa e dos instrumentos usados, era uma tatica que usava, quando não conhecia o grupo, ia direto aos creditos e via a composição da banda, um grupo com teclados, flautas entre outros além dos tradicionais guitarra, baixo, batera e voz, podia significar coisa boa, geralmente me dava bem nas escolhas.
Voltando ao Popol Vuh criei uma pasta no mediafire com alguns discos do grupo, esero que possam usufruir destes discos e tentam momentos de prazer com o som, enjoy!
São 10 álbuns que vão de 1971 a 1981, entre os álbuns o Hosianna Mantra, Affenstunde, Tantric Song, Aguirre e Nosferatu.
00:09 - *Introduction by Alan Black 00:53 - Carpet Of The Sun 04:35 - Mother Russia 15:35 - Can You Hear Me 29:20 - Ocean Gypsy 37:02 - Running Hard 47:15 - *Band Introduction 48:12 - Touching Once 58:26 - Prologue
Golders Green Hippodrome, London BBC Broadcast: 8 January 1977
Line-Up ----------------- Annie Haslam - lead & backing vocals Michael Dunford - acoustic guitars, backing vocals John Tout - keyboards, backing vocals Jon Camp - bass, backing vocals Terence Sullivan - drums, percussion, backing vocals ----------------- Thx for Renaissance & recorders & traders ! My Diamond Heart version source is circulated NTSC DVD.
For best quality, you see fullscreened HD resolution monitor from 2-3 meter in dark room. (Sorry my low english language)
Video: - colors balanced from NTSC to PAL - Dark - Light range wide, medium video noise reduction Audio: - Highest peaks lowered (this is applauses and talks) - Normalized & very minimal balance on bass and high-vocal range
1. I've Seen All Good People
2. The Clap
3. And You And I
4. Close To The Edge
5. Excerpts From The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
6. Roundabout
7. Yours Is No Disgrace
8. Würm (Excerpt From Starship Trooper)
00:27 We're Gonna Groove (James A. Bethea, Ben E. King)
03:40 I Can't Quit You Baby (Willie Dixon)
10:36 Dazed and Confused (Jimmy Page)
26:09 White Summer (Page)
38:32 What Is and What Should Never Be (Page, Robert Plant)
43:11 How Many More Times (John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Page)
1:03:28 Moby Dick (Bonham, Jones, Page)
1:18:49 Whole Lotta Love (Bonham, Dixon, Jones, Page, Plant)
1:25:13 Communication Breakdown (Bonham, Jones, Page)
1:29:29 C'mon Everybody (Jerry Capehart, Eddie Cochran)
1:32:00 Somethin' Else (Bob Cochran, Sharon Sheeley)
1:34:10 Bring It On Home (Bonham, Dixon, Jones, Page, Plant)
Durante anos fui completamente louca pelo progressivo Italiano, considerava que era o melhor prog do mundo, já não sou tão radical, mas ainda acho que é um dos melhores, a Italia foi uma grande produtora de excelentes bandas principalmente nos anos 70. Bom este disco é otimo!
O texto abaixo foi abduzido do progarchive
Nicosia & C. Industria Musicale biography
This unique-sounding band from Piemonte, Italy, formed initially in 1971
as a quartet under the leadership of guitarist Nuccio Nicosia. The
quartet was soon expanded into a "big band" format, with the addition of
four trumpets and four trombones. The musicians eventually recorded
their only album, Una Favola Vera, in 1973. Their aspirations were
high--they wanted to produce a synthesis of elements of rock, jazz,
classical, folk, and pop with lyrics that addressed many problems of
society, especially focusing on the issues of immigration from Southern
to Northern Italy. The blend of instruments is unique, with a full
brass section in addition to the typical RPI instrumental combinations
of guitar, bass, piano, organ, Moog, drums, violin, flute, and sax. The
result is a delightful album with many elements familiar to RPI fans,
but with the addition of the brass section. Described as "a bit
intrusive at times," the brass section is nevertheless what sets this
band apart from most RPI bands and creates their unique sound. NICOSIA
& C. INDUSTRIA MUSICALE often sounds like a more pop-oriented
version of OFFICINA MECCANICA, another band with a large brass section,
albeit much more adventurous. Traces of SHOWMEN 2 and NAPOLI CENTRALE
are also heard. The album is recommended to all fans of RPI and would
be a great addition to your music library.
1. Una Favola Vera (3:31)
2. Esterno (3:42)
3. Prima Canzone D'Amore (2:52)
4. Scultura In Bronzo (3:05)
5. For My Friend (2:33)
6. Andata E Ritorno (4:20)
7. Paradiso E' Casa Mia (7:31)
8. La Poltrona Di Allen (6:08)
9. Salmo 134 (6:52) [Bonus track on CD reissue]
10. Sermon On The Mount (3:57) [Bonus track on CD reissue]
RTB BIG BAND – BALKAN EKSPRES RTB Big Band is institution
on it's own. It is like a Jazz academy. Almost everyone who did anything in Jazz
in Yugoslavia went through this band. It was formed in 1948 and still going
strong. In 1978 they released double album for their 30 anniversary packed with
quality music. Balkan Ekspres is just one of them. Tough funky fusion with
excellent arrangements.
MISHA BLAM - SECANJE (MEMORY) Misha is the best and probably the most used bass
player in Yugoslavia also well known for organizing Belgrade Jazz Festivals. He
was a long time companion of Dusko Gojkovic and member of RTB Big band but had
some projects as a leader as well. Here is represented with extremely tasteful
and deep fusion track from his LP "Secanja" (Memories). The track
rises gradually and gets you more and more by every second.
LALA KOVACEV - EMINA Lala is the most original and definitely the best
Yugoslavian drummer. Slow and deep fusion with a heavy funky bass line based on
the traditional folklore theme. Full of excellent break beats. Check brilliant
soulful solos on trumpet and saxophone.
MILAN STOJANOVIC - BAG’S GROOVE This track is taken from the extremely rare
7" EP from 1961 and was the only record that multi instrumentalist
Stojanovic recorded under his name. He plays flute on this track and
resemblance to Yusef Lateef is unbelievable. I had to check cover to make sure.
DUSKO GOJKOVIC - QUO VADIS SAMBA There is no need to talk about trumpeter
Dusko. He is the best known Yugoslavian musician. Quo Vadis Samba is taken from
the LP "Trumpet and Rhythm Units" and is Jazz Samba at it's best. It
drives all the way through. Tip for DJs: Play it in a mix with Shamek Farrah's
"Waiting For Marvin".
GABY NOVAK - CARAVAN Gaby is well known singer but not in Jazz. Popular music
and ballads were her forte. Digging through the crates I was supprised to find
her Jazz 10" from the early 60’s including this astonishing version of
Caravan. Very trippy 60’s sound and beautiful voice of Gaby will definitely
move you up. The most enlightening version I've ever heard. Works excellent in
clubs.
BIG BAND RTS - NE GA SI PRODAVAJ RTB Big Band under the new name (Radio
Television Serbia) strikes back. After all these years the quality has just
improved. Amazing combination of Macedonian and Latino rhythms, and when you
expect the least, beautiful string arrangements. It is a masterpiece and
knowing that guests are Stjepko Gut, Peter Mihelich, Reggie Johnson and Alvin
Queen there is no wonder. It is also worth mentioning String Ensemble
“Jazzart”.
BORA ROKOVIC - STRING-EM Pianist Rokovic was for many
years member of RTB Big Band and also known by his work on MPS. String-Em is a
soundtrack style composition consistent of several parts. It changes mood
several times, from strings arrangements to Jazz-Fusion with solid bass line
and back. Other musicians on this track are RTB Studio Ensemble and Mica
Markovic on tenor sax with mad, mad solo at the end.
What an incredible thing this is! Ahead of time for 1969 in any case - reflecting a progressive
approach with some great ideas, intelligent compositions and a lot of scary effects. The songs are
not crossing the three minute mark - designed like soundtracks, influenced by respectively adapted
for thriller and horror movies. A whacked-out mix of plain dance music, freaky kraut-related
elements plus samples with a lot of nightmare effects. You will find great fuzzy guitar and hammond
organ appearance here and there! Responsible for this production are Horst Ackermann and Heribert
Thusek who essentially composed Schlager and jazz music. Not digitally re-released yet the vinyl
version is traded between 300 and 500 Euro today.
I don't know anything about the line-up. They must have been prolific studio musicians by all means.
It is said the album is also featured by Sigfried (Sigi) Schwab, a soundtrack composer and jazz
oriented guitarist who worked with Eberhard Schoener and Embryo for some time. But there are some
doubts to remark. What I know is that Schwab had produced another less freaky dance album at the
same time under the moniker 'Vampire's Sound Incorporation'.
The first song must be derived from the movie 'The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism' starring Lex
Barker and Christopher Lee. Moans as well as screams of agony - you might detect hints about a
relationship between sex and sadism. Only reduced to the excellently staged organ you will get
enough horror feeling. A hypnotic bass and some fuzzed guitar contributions are also given here.
Crime and Horror on the other hand is played like simple 60s dance music with a slight jazzy
touch and cool saxophone input. Some funny voice samples are integrated which makes the song more
attractive. A man scares a woman but she fights back soon! Both songs are typical for characterizing
the whole album content.
I'd like to point out some other tunes which are reflecting the album's progressiveness. The spooky
Tanz der Vampire contains elements of the upcoming Hip-Hop - this special beat, the deep
pumping bass. DJ Spinna later integrated this song into his work for example. And this beat also
reminds me of CAN a little bit. A weird organ and some wonderful psychedelic guitar additions are
also to detect. Definitely an album highlight. The jazzy Der Henker von Dartmoore could also
be presented by Wolfgang Dauner in this way (apart from those excellently placed voice samples of
course). Dr. Caligari's Gruselkabinett knocks at the three minute door because of a longer
superb organ solo.
A very interesting production also fitting for
your Halloween party. I would say I'm listening to a proto kraut album.
A lot of funny things to detect. Despite of the weird implementation
many popular elements are also offered. It remembers me at the old times
when the whole family met in front of the TV on Saturday evening for
watching the new Durbridge thriller (huahhh ... Klaus Kinski is coming
...) (Progarchive)
Horst Ackermann & Heribert Thusek / all instruments
A1. Die Folterkammer Des Dr. Sex (The Torture Chamber Of Dr. Sex) (2:04)
A2. Crime And Horror (2:48)
A3. Der Feuerdrachen Von Hongkong (The Fire-Dragon Of Hongkong) (2:38)
A4. Mord Im Ohio Express (Murder In The Ohio Express) (2:34)
A5. Tanz Der Vampire (Dance Of The Vampires) (2:34)
A6. Hallo, Mister Hitchcock (2:06)
B1. Der Henker Von Dartmoore (The Executioner Of Dartmoore) (2:29)
B2. Ende Eines Killers (Killer's End) (2:17)
B3. Die Wasserleiche (The Soaked Body) (2:38)
B4. Eine Handvoll Nitro (A Handful Of Nitro) (2:08)
B5. Dr. Caligaris Gruselkabinett (Dr. Caligaris Creeps-Cabinet) (2:54)
B6. Frankenstein Grüßt Alpha 7 (Frankenstein Greets Alpha 7) (2:25)
