Alternative Editions of Contemporary Music.

[jaybee]

I find it strangely comforting that there are people out there passionately making music, and being very serious about it, in the knowledge that the vast majority of people will never hear it....

[Claus]

I find it strangely comforting that there are people out there passionately making music, and being very serious about it, in the knowledge that the vast majority of people will never hear it....

We are here, alright. In my case no-one but my kids and occasionally my wife before she shuts the door... ;)

[cybot]

I find it strangely comforting that there are people out there passionately making music, and being very serious about it, in the knowledge that the vast majority of people will never hear it....

I couldn't have put better myself.....

[cybot]

A completely new discovery of mine. Just now in fact! Have jumped on the wagon and ordered the gorgeous looking vinyl edition :)




Kaboom Karavan - Short Walk With Olaf
LP on Miasmah, ltd to 300 copies, including download code

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Short walk with Olaf is Kaboom Karavan´s debut album from 2007 that appeared as a freely downloadable album on the Mexican based imprint Umor Rex, creating a cult following in the MP3 label scene at the time. Finally now properly mastered and given a well deserved vinyl release.

Mixing influences from the Electronica and Ambient scene with Americana, Free Folk and Avant-Garde Jazz to name but a few, Short walk with Olaf is first of all an incredibly beautiful and mystical piece of work that should fall in taste with everyone interested in film music, travels, small villages & deserted places. Olaf finds his place somewhere between the atmosphere of Jim Jarmousch films, Lounge Lizards and Volcano the Bear and is a great starting point for getting into the strange sound world of Kaboom Karavan.


https://soundcloud.com/kaboom-karavan - listen





http://sonicpieces.bigcartel.com/produc ... th-olaf-lp - buy

[Fran]

Good work Cybot!!


Great thread and I intend (have already) checking out some of the youtube links etc. I'm thinking of it as another source for "new" stuff to me. Much like Frankie Lee said over on the spotify thread, its a great way to hear new music that you mightn't otherwise be exposed to.


Well done & keep up the good work,

Fran

[mcq]

I'm not sure if this belongs here but tonight I'm listening to Panthalessa, Bill Laswell's wonderful re-imagining of his favourite tracks from Miles Davis' 70s output.  The standout track, in my opinion, is Laswell's version of He Loved Him Madly.  The original recording is one of of Miles's most original statements of the 70s, a dreamlike, hallucinatory, trancelike tone poem that bids farewell to the recently  departed Duke Ellington.  Condensed by  Laswell from the its 30 minutes to 13 minutes, he wastes no time in locking into its hypnotic grooves, whereas Davis takes his time, producing something that initially is barely there, subliminally hinted at, and which gradually develops, and quickens, and then takes firm hold.  Both are wonderful listening experiences and I can think of no better tribute than to play the Miles original back to back with Laswell's  inspired re-thinking of the work.



 

[cybot]

Good work Cybot!!


Great thread and I intend (have already) checking out some of the youtube links etc. I'm thinking of it as another source for "new" stuff to me. Much like Frankie Lee said over on the spotify thread, its a great way to hear new music that you mightn't otherwise be exposed to.


Well done & keep up the good work,

Fran

For once I'm lost for words! As Fergus would probably add, with a tiny twinkle in his eye, "Don't encourage him!" Thanks anyway :)

[cybot]

I'm not sure if this belongs here but tonight I'm listening to Panthalessa, Bill Laswell's wonderful re-imagining of his favourite tracks from Miles Davis' 70s output.  The standout track, in my opinion, is Laswell's version of He Loved Him Madly.  The original recording is one of of Miles's most original statements of the 70s, a dreamlike, hallucinatory, trancelike tone poem that bids farewell to the recently  departed Duke Ellington.  Condensed by  Laswell from the its 30 minutes to 13 minutes, he wastes no time in locking into its hypnotic grooves, whereas Davis takes his time, producing something that initially is barely there, subliminally hinted at, and which gradually develops, and quickens, and then takes firm hold.  Both are wonderful listening experiences and I can think of no better tribute than to play the Miles original back to back with Laswell's  inspired re-thinking of the work.



 

Classic! I've completely forgotten about that stunning album. Thanks for reminding me Paul.....and for your post.

[mcq]

I've also been listening tonight to Derek Bailey's immensely entertaining Guitar, Drums and Bass.  Arguably the "easiest" album in all of his wide -ranging and distinguished catalogue by virtue of the fact that the loops that are laid down by DJ Ninj are infinitely more straightforward than what a drummer like Han Bennink or Tony Oxley might present and challenge Bailey with in a live context.   (One wonders what a collaboration with the likes of Autechre and Squarepusher might have produced.)  That said, the simplicity of the rhythmic backdrop does make it easier to discern how groove-oriented Bailey's playing really is and just how much care and attention he devotes to the tone and texture of his guitar-playing.  The clarity of thought and the economy of expression also bears testament to many years spent honing his art in the most demanding of musical contexts.  The man is much missed.

[cybot]

I've also been listening tonight to Derek Bailey's immensely entertaining Guitar, Drums and Bass.  Arguably the "easiest" album in all of his wide -ranging and distinguished catalogue by virtue of the fact that the loops that are laid down by DJ Ninj are infinitely more straightforward than what a drummer like Han Bennink or Tony Oxley might present and challenge Bailey with in a live context.   (One wonders what a collaboration with the likes of Autechre and Squarepusher might have produced.)  That said, the simplicity of the rhythmic backdrop does make it easier to discern how groove-oriented Bailey's playing really is and just how much care and attention he devotes to the tone and texture of his guitar-playing.  The clarity of thought and the economy of expression also bears testament to many years spent honing his art in the most demanding of musical contexts.  The man is much missed.

Wow! That's bloody fantastic! Have a few of Bailey albums that usually clears the room but, you're right, that is the easiest listening Bailey I've heard yet! Even Fergus might just agree with me ;) You're right, Paul, the man is sadly missed and it's high time I cought up with his other albums....