What's the sound in my headphones today?

jackhammer · 04-20-2009, 10:24 AM

Yeah sure and thanks to nonsubmissivewife too as she chucked it my way originally

Zarko · 04-20-2009, 10:33 AM

I was about to suggest getting this thing going again... And Fahl sounds pretty decent, not ruining a classic.

I don't know if you have heard it but you may be interested in the a capella take on 'Dark Side of the Moon' by Vocomotion. It ain't great but it's ingenious nonetheless.

NSW · 04-20-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Mary Fahl - The Dark Side Of The Moon

As far as I can tell, this 'Re-imagining' of the classic Pink Floyd album has not been released since being recorded over 2 years ago. Mary Fahl is a singer with a distinctly unusual voice and herein lies the problem with this album. On certain songs her vocal style just doesn't fit. This is especially evident on Time and Us & Them where the languid otiginal vocals floated over the music whereas Fahl expressive and sometimes deep voice jar. However all is not lost. Money is transformed in a sultry soul/funk vibe that fits perfectly with that time signature and vocal effects are used brilliantly in On The Run.

The music at times is on a like for like basis however the intro to Time and Money are definitely re-imagined and the new spin is welcome and still tips it hat to the original yet sounds refreshingly new.

In conclusion: It is certainly an intriguing take on the album and while there are misses there are many parts that are genuinely refreshing and listenable.

The first time I heard Mary Fahl's version of "Money" I hated it. But the more I listened to it, it has slowly become my favorite on this album. And I understand what you're saying about the vocals on "Time", but I have to say this one was also one of my favorite tracks too, partly because of her take on the vocals. I also liked "Any Colour You Like" because it has a strange, world music feel to it...it was just so different IMO.

The real question here should be: Does this album work as well as "The Wizard of Oz" soundtrack as Floyd's??

jackhammer · 04-21-2009, 06:57 AM

The Wizard of Oz theme is tenuous I think and some of it doesn't fit at all so Mary wins!

With Zarko mentioning that album (which I haven't heard) that's 5 different versions of the album now:

Mary Fahl
Easy Dub All Stars
Dert
A Trance version I have
The acapella version.

jackhammer · 04-24-2009, 04:10 AM

Ed Solo & Skool Of Thought- Random Acts Of Kindness (2007)

Music is serious business for me. It defines who I am, it has shaped my life in unimaginable ways and I cannot live without it. Juxtaposed against this is the need for music to be fun for me sometimes, playful and bouncy. I see an element of disdain for a lot of this on MB as if music HAS to be serious, to have a point or be musically complex to be enjoyed at all.

Life can't be serious all the time and I get off on listening to big ass funky breakbeats, or skanking electro dub. That's why this album is the shit. It makes me want to jump up and down like a 15 year old kid at the school disco except my music is cooler than the drivel at the disco. It makes me want to be in a open top car with this blaring out looking like the quintessential poser prick.

Just listen to the damn thing and crank it up FFS. It's commercial but it never made it big so you can listen and still be considered cool if you are that desperate to cling onto that sort of thing.

Piss Me Off · 04-24-2009, 04:29 AM

Daaayuuumm Lee say what you really think!

You're right though, this is some funky shizz.

jackhammer · 04-28-2009, 01:55 PM

Hopefully some of you will get the picture and some won't. What have I been listening to then? All the A's. I have no room left on my external HD and as all my files are backed up in zip/rar files, I thought it was time for a clean up.

Why doesn't everyone do this now and again? I have been going through a veritable treasure trove of music that I forgot I had. Is it my age, is the pickling effects of alcohol or is it a case of quantity of quality?

The wonderful Krautrock/Progressive sounds of Agitation Free, Amon Duul and Ash Ra Tempel. The fuck off Electronic ramshackle beats of Amon Tobin, Asian Dub Foundation and 2562. The soothing female vocals of Asa, Alison Krauss and Anja Gabarek. The Dub Bass of 10ft Ganja Plant, Abassi All Stars and Augustus Pablo.

Have I really neglected all these wonderful sounds in pursuit of yet more music. It's time to stand still and take a breath, slow that shit down and listen again.

Never forget the tunes that make you. That is all.

Piss Me Off · 04-30-2009, 04:17 AM

2562! Brilliant stuff. I'm quite partial to some Amon Tobin (due to you i think) and Augustus Pablo as well.

Sometimes it's best to chill with the downloading and just reminisce. Coming back to an album and thinking 'why wasn't i as absolutely crazy about this album as i am now 3 months ago?' is a great feeling.

jackhammer · 05-06-2009, 03:36 PM

Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey /Garvey's Ghost (1975/76)

This double package works on so many levels and could well be the best album for those wanting to get into roots Reggae and Dub.

Burning Spear is basically Winston Rodney and with his third album 'Marcus Garvey' he gave us one of the quintessential Roots Reggae albums that stands just as proud as anything that Bob Marley, The Abyssinnians and Culture gave us. Lyrically rich, documenting the life of Marcus Garvey who was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Musically rich too with the emphasis on deep bass lines, horns and a traditional real Reggae sound that a few artists were veering away from.

Released a year later (and now as an easily attainable double CD) came the Dub version of the album. Dub could arguably be seen as the original remixing/ cut n pasting and listening to this next to the original album in one sitting is a fascinating experience. listen to the drop outs, reverb and stripped down sounds and you get to appreciate two sides of wonderful Jamaician music.

I really wanted to get 2 versions of the same song to illustrate this but youtube is light on quality Burning Spear videos.

A sensational album that is easily accessible and if you like your smoke, perfect for getting ripped too.

Terrible Lizard · 05-06-2009, 05:04 PM

I officially love you now. . .

04-20-2009, 10:24 AM	#91 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Yeah sure and thanks to nonsubmissivewife too as she chucked it my way originally __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-20-2009, 10:33 AM	#92 (permalink)
Zarko Barely Disheveled Zombie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,196	I was about to suggest getting this thing going again... And Fahl sounds pretty decent, not ruining a classic. I don't know if you have heard it but you may be interested in the a capella take on 'Dark Side of the Moon' by Vocomotion. It ain't great but it's ingenious nonetheless. Last edited by Zarko; 04-21-2009 at 10:07 AM. Reason: Used interesting too many times

04-21-2009, 06:57 AM	#94 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The Wizard of Oz theme is tenuous I think and some of it doesn't fit at all so Mary wins! With Zarko mentioning that album (which I haven't heard) that's 5 different versions of the album now: Mary Fahl Easy Dub All Stars Dert A Trance version I have The acapella version. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-24-2009, 04:10 AM	#95 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Ed Solo & Skool Of Thought- Random Acts Of Kindness (2007) Music is serious business for me. It defines who I am, it has shaped my life in unimaginable ways and I cannot live without it. Juxtaposed against this is the need for music to be fun for me sometimes, playful and bouncy. I see an element of disdain for a lot of this on MB as if music HAS to be serious, to have a point or be musically complex to be enjoyed at all. Life can't be serious all the time and I get off on listening to big ass funky breakbeats, or skanking electro dub. That's why this album is the shit. It makes me want to jump up and down like a 15 year old kid at the school disco except my music is cooler than the drivel at the disco. It makes me want to be in a open top car with this blaring out looking like the quintessential poser prick. Just listen to the damn thing and crank it up FFS. It's commercial but it never made it big so you can listen and still be considered cool if you are that desperate to cling onto that sort of thing. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-24-2009, 04:29 AM	#96 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	Daaayuuumm Lee say what you really think! You're right though, this is some funky shizz. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

04-28-2009, 01:55 PM	#97 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Hopefully some of you will get the picture and some won't. What have I been listening to then? All the A's. I have no room left on my external HD and as all my files are backed up in zip/rar files, I thought it was time for a clean up. Why doesn't everyone do this now and again? I have been going through a veritable treasure trove of music that I forgot I had. Is it my age, is the pickling effects of alcohol or is it a case of quantity of quality? The wonderful Krautrock/Progressive sounds of Agitation Free, Amon Duul and Ash Ra Tempel. The fuck off Electronic ramshackle beats of Amon Tobin, Asian Dub Foundation and 2562. The soothing female vocals of Asa, Alison Krauss and Anja Gabarek. The Dub Bass of 10ft Ganja Plant, Abassi All Stars and Augustus Pablo. Have I really neglected all these wonderful sounds in pursuit of yet more music. It's time to stand still and take a breath, slow that shit down and listen again. Never forget the tunes that make you. That is all. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

04-30-2009, 04:17 AM	#98 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	2562! Brilliant stuff. I'm quite partial to some Amon Tobin (due to you i think) and Augustus Pablo as well. Sometimes it's best to chill with the downloading and just reminisce. Coming back to an album and thinking 'why wasn't i as absolutely crazy about this album as i am now 3 months ago?' is a great feeling. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

05-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#99 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey /Garvey's Ghost (1975/76) This double package works on so many levels and could well be the best album for those wanting to get into roots Reggae and Dub. Burning Spear is basically Winston Rodney and with his third album 'Marcus Garvey' he gave us one of the quintessential Roots Reggae albums that stands just as proud as anything that Bob Marley, The Abyssinnians and Culture gave us. Lyrically rich, documenting the life of Marcus Garvey who was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Musically rich too with the emphasis on deep bass lines, horns and a traditional real Reggae sound that a few artists were veering away from. Released a year later (and now as an easily attainable double CD) came the Dub version of the album. Dub could arguably be seen as the original remixing/ cut n pasting and listening to this next to the original album in one sitting is a fascinating experience. listen to the drop outs, reverb and stripped down sounds and you get to appreciate two sides of wonderful Jamaician music. I really wanted to get 2 versions of the same song to illustrate this but youtube is light on quality Burning Spear videos. A sensational album that is easily accessible and if you like your smoke, perfect for getting ripped too. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#100 (permalink)
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