Free “MP3 album” from Deerhoof
Deerhoof, one of the most consistently original rock bands of the young millineum, is offering an LP's worth of free downloads on their website. If you have't experienced Deerhoof yet, take advantage of the opportunity. Deerhoof fans will surely have downloaded the tracks already, since I'm always the last to know of these things.
The Valley hits #1 on KEXP
Seattle fuzz-rockers The Valley hit the number one spot on KEXP's weekly chart.
Where were you in ’82?
This week the endlessly entertaining Wolfgang's Vault adds Judas Priest live in San Antonio, 1982.
While you're soaking in metal nostalgia, see if you can spot the factual error in the concert summary. Faithful Priest acolytes should spot it right away.
You're welcome.
Marching band Radiohead medley
The University of Arizona marching band performs a Radiohead medley. Do no take my word for it! View it for yourself: Radiohead marching band program.
The program includes selections from "Airbag" and "Paranoid Android" from "OK Computer" and "Optimistic" and "A National Anthem" from "Kid A".
The arrangements are impressive. Nearly all of the guitar parts are covered note for note and the drum corp is playing basically the same patterns you hear on Radiohead's records. My favorite part is the high-note trumpet duo harmonizing Thom York's vocal melody on "Airbag". "The National Anthem's" bass line lends itself nicely to military band low brass, and the band's version of "Paranoid Android's" second section is actually more effective than Radiohead's version, I think, because of the brass' power.
You can judge a pop tune's craftsmanship by the number of genres it can be arranged in and still sound good. The further the genre is from the original version, the better the song is written. Radiohead comes off looking pretty good here.
Blue Oyster Cult and Michael Bolton together in Puerto Rico
Eric Bloom, lead singer and guitar player for Blue Oyster Cult (but you knew that), posts photos of some of his favorite guitars and tour t-shirts. Yes, the creepy logo-shaped guitar is featured. There are two of them!
Not-to-be-believed Blue Oyster Cult trivia: Michael Bolton opened for B.O.C. in Puerto Rico's Hiram Bithorn Stadium in 1983. I see that you do not believe me. Do not take my word for it, behold the shocking evidence of this unholy union for yourself.
Las señoras, encienden tus motores!
What the Manisfam is listening to
You know, people are constantly asking me "Doug, what recordings are the musical taste-making Manisfam listening to these days?" Well, here are the previous fifty or so sizzling tracks the Manisfam has auditioned and found to our liking.
Click a song title to launch iTunes and listen to a 30-second sample from the iTunes Music Store. iTunes seems to offer about half of the music we own, but the ratio is getting better as their catalog grows.
For a random sampling of the Manisfam music library, visit Big Daddy Dougo’s Manis Mojo Party Mix!
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Seattle Weekly’s 2006 Music Awards
The Valley, featuring Lewis-Clark Valleyites Dan, Taku, and Jim, has been nominated for "Best New Artist" in the Seattle Weekly Music Awards. Dan has been nominated for "Best Guitar Player". Get over there and stuff the ballot for some local boys who done good in the big city!
When you've cast your ballot, order The Valley album online
"Seattle Weekly’s 2006 Music Awards: The Valley has been nominated in a couple of different categories for this years SWMA`s, please take a minute to check it out and cast your vote now!"
http://www.seattleweekly.com/promos/swma2006/home.php
(Via The Valley.)
Big Daddy Dougo’s Manis Mojo Party Mix!
Get down with Big Daddy Dougo's Manis Mojo Party Mix! Click a song title to launch iTunes and listen to a 30-second sample from the iTunes Music Store.
(iTunes seems to offer about half of the music we own, but the ratio is getting better as their catalog grows.)
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Buy a song from the iTunes music store and the Manisfam gets a nickel!
