>> I don't know this one but personaly, I really don't like Song From
The
Hermetic Theater... I just bought it and well....there's just some
noises... Any comments of this?
I have listened to Hermetic Theatre several times while on canal walks.
It seemed to make more sense in this setting than sitting in a room
listening to it. I can say that I don't like the computer tracks as
well as the other ones, but I don't really mind the computer tracks now.
I did a lot of thinking about this album and some how I reconciled with
myself and it all makes sense. It seems the less I think about these
pieces the more I appreciate them; I've found the same to be true with
the Parachute Years. I guess it's easy to stop thinking and just listen
when you are distracted by the beauty of nature. Hope that helps.
Zach
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Date: Thu, 02 May 2002 10:45:11 -0700
From: "Patrice L. Roussel" <proussel@ichips.intel.com>
Subject: Re: intergalactic maiden ballet
On Thu, 2 May 2002 13:17:44 -0400 Andy Marks wrote:
>
> While I haven't heard intergalactic maiden ballet, I would have to
> say that the "worst Zorn release" honor belongs to Joe Piscopo's
> New Jersey. Not necessarily because of his playing or input
> (which is pretty minimal), but just the fact that he was even
> involved in such a thing.
Call it guilty pleasure, but I find the track "Honeymooners Rap"
stupidly fun. It does not define a new paradigm in music creativity,
that's sure, but fortunately it does not take itself too seriously
either.
On the other side, I find "Fat Boy" really annoying.
> Along these lines, does anybody really know how Zorn actually got
> involved with said Joe Piscopo album?
Through Hal Willner, I would guess.
> PS - I actually own this CD, just for the sheer novelty. I picked
> it up from a bargain bin for one or two bucks.
Any release year indicated on it?
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Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 10:47:07 -0700
From: "s~Z" <keithsz@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: Hermetic Theatre
>>>I have listened to Hermetic Theatre several times while on
canal walks.
It seemed to make more sense in this setting than sitting in a
room
listening to it.<<<
I've listened to it several times while having a root canal, and
I'm telling you lights go on. It all makes sense.
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Date: Thu, 02 May 2002 14:32:53 -0400
From: Steve Smith<ssmith36@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: RE: intergalactic maiden ballet
If you heard Intergalactic Maiden Ballet, you'd understand just why Joe Piscopo can't compare in terms of complete awfulness. At least Piscopo is entertaining; IMB is some of the most tedious, slack-jawed fuzak I've ever heard. THAT's the one that makes me wonder how and why Zorn got involved (and, if I recall correctly, he's only on a couple of cuts anyway).
In terms of availability, pretty sure that IMB has been out of print for a few years here in the U.S., but I'd imagine it's still lurking in Germany and maybe even through Cadence. It's on the TipToe label, a still-active branch of Enja.
Steve Smith
ssmith36@sprynet.com
On Thu, 2 May 2002 13:17:44 -0400 Andy Marks <andy.marks@wisesolutions.com> wrote:
RE: intergalactic maiden ballet
> don┤t know where to get this in the US but it┤s the worst of all Zorn
> releases (according to this list several times). Perhaps this is the
> reason you want to hear it?
While I haven't heard intergalactic maiden ballet, I would have to
say that the "worst Zorn release" honor belongs to Joe Piscopo's
New Jersey. Not necessarily because of his playing or input
(which is pretty minimal), but just the fact that he was even
involved in such a thing.
Along these lines, does anybody really know how Zorn actually got
involved with said Joe Piscopo album?
PS - I actually own this CD, just for the sheer novelty. I picked
>Any comments on the Improvised Music from Japan 10-cd boxset?
>Is it worth buying? Did anyone order it through Metamkine?
>
>http://www.japanimprov.com/
I'd say it's an essential purchase for anyone even vaguely interested in the scene. All the tracks are previously unreleased, so there'll be no overlap with anything you might already have. Discs 1-4 - which concentrate mostly on the onkyo-related scene - are worth the price of admission alone as far as I'm concerned. Nearly half an hour of Otomo spread over three pieces, 5 different Haco projects, and a staggering Yoshimitsu Ichiraku cymbal piece to name just a few of the highlights. I've been entertained, astounded and educated by the whole thing and I've only had the chance to listen to it through once. The booklet is extremely informative, and the whole package is beautiful. It even *smells* great. I ordered it through ReR and it took about a month - apparently they ordered it from Metamkine themselves!
The only caveat I would have is that it'll make you go off and buy even more CDs after having your appetite whetted. I know I have a list...
Alastair
PS Those of you in London might be interested in Dialogue 3 @ The Spitz tomorrow (Saturday) - First European performance for turntable duo BusRatch who are Takahiro Yamamoto and Mori Katsura from Kyoto. Turntablism and experimental music using various objects as such records, stones, metals, cymbals and mousepads. Chant/Hood/ Wastell do a minimal electronic improvisation. Clive Bell plays the shakuhachi flute (Japan) and the Khene mouth organ (Thailand).
http://www.spitz.co.uk/events/index.html
and I have no financial interest in either the gig or the box set - just evangelisin'.
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Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 15:42:39 -0700
From: "Marcel Kranendonk" <info@sjujazz.demon.nl>
Subject: Antw: Improvised Music From Japan
I bought a few weeks ago through Metamkine: they did a splendid job in
packaging and sending the box.
On the music: so far I've heard cd's 1 and 2: some amazing electro improv
and other stuff.
Great wooded box!
If you have the money: buy the box and enjoy!
Marcel
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>Van: alastair@pretentious.co.uk
>Aan: zorn-list@lists.xmission.com
>Onderwerp: Improvised Music From Japan
>Datum: vri, 3 mei 2002 04:50
>
> Jan Weynants asked
>
>
>>Any comments on the Improvised Music from Japan 10-cd boxset?
>>Is it worth buying? Did anyone order it through Metamkine?
>>
>>http://www.japanimprov.com/
>
>
> I'd say it's an essential purchase for anyone even vaguely interested in
> the scene. All the tracks are previously unreleased, so there'll be no
> overlap with anything you might already have. Discs 1-4 - which concentrate
> mostly on the onkyo-related scene - are worth the price of admission alone
> as far as I'm concerned. Nearly half an hour of Otomo spread over three
> pieces, 5 different Haco projects, and a staggering Yoshimitsu Ichiraku
> cymbal piece to name just a few of the highlights. I've been entertained,
> astounded and educated by the whole thing and I've only had the chance to
> listen to it through once. The booklet is extremely informative, and the
> whole package is beautiful. It even *smells* great. I ordered it through
> ReR and it took about a month - apparently they ordered it from Metamkine
> themselves!
>
> The only caveat I would have is that it'll make you go off and buy even
> more CDs after having your appetite whetted. I know I have a list...
>
> Alastair
>
> PS Those of you in London might be interested in Dialogue 3 @ The Spitz
> tomorrow (Saturday) - First European performance for turntable duo BusRatch
> who are Takahiro Yamamoto and Mori Katsura from Kyoto. Turntablism and
> experimental music using various objects as such records, stones, metals,
> cymbals and mousepads. Chant/Hood/ Wastell do a minimal electronic
> improvisation. Clive Bell plays the shakuhachi flute (Japan) and the Khene
> mouth organ (Thailand).
>
> http://www.spitz.co.uk/events/index.html
>
> and I have no financial interest in either the gig or the box set - just
> evangelisin'.
>
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 10:38:39 EDT
From: JSub@aol.com
Subject: RE: Fwd: naked city live - listening...
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I use to have a dubbed copy of a radio program Live at the Knitting Factory
that featured a Naked City show from around the time of the first album - is
this the same show as the new cd? Can anyone provide any other details about
the Live at KF series? We're there very many and who else was featured?
Jeff
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Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 11:00:38 -0400
From: Brian Zande <bz0c@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: RE: Fwd: naked city live - listening...
I remember one episode of "Live at the Kintting Factory" with Big John
Patton, Frisell, Zen Matsura-drums (sp?) and Zorn. It was pretty hot.
Taped it but lost the tape. : (
BZ
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Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 19:11:30 +0000
From: "Arthur Gadney" <a_gadney@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: AW: improv music from japan 10cd boxset
