Monthly Archives: December 2008

KUR’s Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just kidding. You didn’t really think I was going to do a “year in review”, did you? Some interesting data from my last.fm account however that I thought I’d share. Top Artists in the last 12 months: Frank Zappa: 619 … Continue reading →

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Jeff Beck feat. Imogen Heap, again

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Balint

This one above is Rollin’ And Tumblin’, from the Jeff Beck album You Had It Coming. See the rest also: mog.com More about this song Share mog.com More about this song Share Err… Sorry for the terrible look. Othervise you’ll … Continue reading →

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Go Tell It On The Mountain!

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A warm xmas interlude brought to you by Stanley J. Zappa.

Posted in Heh Heh, Music | Tagged , | 28 Comments

A Skin Too Few – The Days Of Nick Drake

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I just stumbled upon this wonderful documentary on Nick Drake, early 70s singer-songwriter of near mythical fame. We’re big fans here at Barry Towers. Be sure to check out the man’s small but fabulous body of work (if you hadn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, YouTubery | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Well, Zappa freaks, fans, and friends, you may not be able to download it from iTunes, yet you can still listen to my mixtape, “Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best” for free, here at KUR, and enjoy the various rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Personal, Pop Cult | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

1973-06-26 Sydney, Rehearsal

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

Frank Zappa and the Mothers rehearsing for a show in Sydney, Australia in 1973. Wow!… (Via FZ In Hungary.)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Music, YouTubery | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

AAAFRNAAA FZ Birthday Bundle 2008

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

A new release, through iTunes: Tracklisting: 01. Dancin’ Fool (Disco Version) 6:18 02. More Trouble Every Day 5:48 03. Gorgeous Inca 3:25 04. Ancient Armaments 4:09 05. America The Beautiful 3:35 06. You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch 3:12 07. … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Return to Forever – Space Circus plus Interview

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Something old and something new: two video clips of Return to Forever – the first, Space Circus, and the second, the 2008 return of Return to Forever interview. Tasty stuff. Dig in.

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We don’t condone shoe throwing…

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

“…but we prefer it to war” — Thank You For Throwing Your Shoe. (See also)

Posted in Heh Heh, In The News, Politics | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Tubes Wild West Show — Mondo Bondage

Posted on December 18, 2008 by urbangraffito

Did someone mention The Tubes? For your entertainment pleasure, here is an updated theatrical version of The Tubes classic “Mondo Bondage” taken from their DVD, “Wild In London” (Recorded at the Shepherds Bush Empire, Dec 2004). Beware: An aging Fee … Continue reading →

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