I agree with this assessment to a large degree, though I'd personally
stop short of calling it dull. The less demonstrative drummer does make
a huge difference, as does the fact that half of the pieces were written
by Formanek, who has a far less edgy style in general (or did at that
time, anyway). But I intended this recommendation primarily as a
germinal influence upon the foundation of bloodcount, since that was
where Tom started. Tom, you now have two opposing viewpoints on this
one, so perhaps you should sample it before paying full price.
That said, I won't argue with you about 'The Ancestors' being a superior
record in and of itself. 'Mutant Variations,' its followup, was equally
strong. Sad to say, there's an entire unreleased album from the latter
sessions, during which the soloists were given more room to stretch.
(And no, I don't have it!)
Steve Smith
ssmith36@sprynet.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:20:48 EST
From: JonAbbey2@aol.com
Subject: Re: L.A. Free Music Society
In a message dated 1/15/01 12:53:12 PM, thesubtlebody@yahoo.com writes:
<< Has anyone heard any or all of the LAFMS box set?
What is the music like and would you recommend it? >>
yeah, I've heard it once through (it's 10 CDs). it's pretty uneven, with
parts being fairly self-indulgent. the best band on the box, and in this
scene, is the unfortunately named Smegma. I'd highly recommend trying any CDs
you can find by them before picking up this box.
I'm not a fan of most of the artists associated with the LAFMS, but the solo
CDs which microtonal guitarist Rod Poole has released over the last few years
are gorgeous, especially The Death Adder (WIN).
Jon
www.erstwhilerecords.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 11:34:36 -0800
From: "Fag music" <pattonsucks@37.com>
Subject: The fall in two pieces(was supposed to be Re:The fall [Re:Bobby Previte cd])
Well,
since someone mentioned The Fall,I'd like to say that Billy Gould(from FNM and Brujeria) at some point in time played with Jon Hudson in some place that I don't recall now....anyway,their set was entirely consisted of the music from this band...just thought some of you'd like to know.However,I dunno where do I find this show,maybe someone from the CV mailing list knows.
http://e2893.37.com/Free-E-Card/ <--- You Have A Greeting :)
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:57:04 -0400
From: mwoodwor <mwoodwor@is2.dal.ca>
Subject: REsidents Rec.
Been a hug fan of the residents for many, many, years - I own just about
everything released officially by them or the UWEB label and alot of the other
rarer stuff as well. For a truly original and excellent album get their
first "major" release - 'Meet the Residents.' Keep listening to 'THe
Commercial Album,' I think it's also one of their better ones. In my opinion
their last truly great album and masterpiece was 'Mark of the MOle' (part 1 of
the 4!?! part mole trilogy). However, for newer stuff I would rec. 'Freak
Show,' which is still a really decent and enjoyable album, as well as 'God in
3 persons' although the god album will definitely not turn everybodys crank!!
wudz.
np.
Brotherhood of Breath - Willisau Concert on Ogun
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:00:48 EST
From: Samerivertwice@aol.com
Subject: Re: Berne recs
Steve, Nils, and the rest of the list who sent these wonderful
recommendations:
I just ordered eleven (yes, ELEVEN) Berne and Berne-related discs, including
"Ancestors" and "Loose Cannon." I'm listening to Formanek's "Low Profile"
right now and love it, so I'll gladly take a chance on "Loose Cannon."
Hmmm...now I'll have the entire Screwgun catalogue and a handful of JMT
titles. Where does this all end? Why can't jazz guys be a little more like
popsters and spend three or four years in the studio for each release? My
house would be less cluttered and my bank account would be more cluttered.
Thanks again, guys. My creditors, the online music stores, and I thank you.
Cheers,
Tom
In a message dated 1/15/01 2:21:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ssmith36@sprynet.com writes:
> Nils Jacobson wrote:
>
> > Steve Smith <ssmith36@sprynet.com> wrote:
> >
> > > 5. Loose Cannon (1993, Soul Note)
> >
> > a very nice list there, steve, but i disagree
> > about your fifth choice. i found this record
> > did not pack the oomph of some of berne's other
> > work with formanek.
>
> I agree with this assessment to a large degree, though I'd personally
> stop short of calling it dull. The less demonstrative drummer does make
> a huge difference, as does the fact that half of the pieces were written
> by Formanek, who has a far less edgy style in general (or did at that
> time, anyway). But I intended this recommendation primarily as a
> germinal influence upon the foundation of bloodcount, since that was
> where Tom started. Tom, you now have two opposing viewpoints on this
> one, so perhaps you should sample it before paying full price.
>
> That said, I won't argue with you about 'The Ancestors' being a superior
> record in and of itself. 'Mutant Variations,' its followup, was equally
> strong. Sad to say, there's an entire unreleased album from the latter
> sessions, during which the soloists were given more room to stretch.
> (And no, I don't have it!)
________________________________________________
The dignity of art appears to the greatest advantage
perhaps in music, because that art contains no material
to be deducted. It is wholly form and intrinsic value,
and it elevates and ennobles everything which it expresses.
--Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:15:18 EST
From: BlackBook78@aol.com
Subject: New Zorn?
What has been the newest contribution from Zorn/Studio Album material? It seems, after reading this list continually, that he is in concert very often which would be exciting if I lived in NYC.
Thanks
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:33:44 EST
From: Drivymovie@aol.com
Subject: Re: emergency drummer last night?
The drummer was Kenny Wolleson. No other "special guests." I was at the
10pm set which was really terrific. I especially dug Zorn's "vocal" parts.
later,
Evan
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:40:02 -0800
From: "Patrice L. Roussel" <proussel@ichips.intel.com>
Subject: Re: emergency drummer last night?
On Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:33:44 EST Drivymovie@aol.com wrote:
>
> The drummer was Kenny Wolleson. No other "special guests." I was at the
Is he related to Kenny Wollesen?
> 10pm set which was really terrific. I especially dug Zorn's "vocal" parts.
Patrice.
PS: BTW, where is the root of this systematic mispelling? KF?
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:41:13 EST
From: Nudeants@aol.com
Subject: Re: Tim Berne Recommendations?
For anyone remotely in the Philadelphia area, Sound of Market on 11th St.,
just south of Market St., has a few of the JMT discs; they've been there
since they first arrived in the store. The Miniature disc is there, as is
Nice View and a couple others, I believe. There's a huge amount of
everything that is non-classical there, actually, including an astounding
number of Evan Parker, Joe McPhee and Residents discs. The prices are about
as reasonable as you could hope for, also.
No, I don't work there, BTW. The amount of dough I've sunk into that store
is considerble, though!
- -matt mitchell
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:05:50 -0500
From: Joseph Zitt <jzitt@metatronpress.com>
Subject: Re: emergency drummer last night?
On Mon, Jan 15, 2001 at 12:40:02PM -0800, Patrice L. Roussel wrote:
>
> On Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:33:44 EST Drivymovie@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > The drummer was Kenny Wolleson. No other "special guests." I was at the
>
> Is he related to Kenny Wollesen?
>
> > 10pm set which was really terrific. I especially dug Zorn's "vocal" parts.
>
> Patrice.
>
> PS: BTW, where is the root of this systematic mispelling? KF?
>
I think it's just a general English language problem: since the great
majority of names we're familiar with that end with that sound are
spelled "son" (derived from "son of" whatever), we just remember that
syllable as a single data-chunk, and have to intentionally remember
which names vary from it.
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