Category Archives: Pop Cult

Tom Waits: Musik & Mythos Box

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Kids, if you’re not into Tom Waits, I suggest you skip reading this entry altogether. If you are though — or if you like the way Sharl and I illustrate — you may want to read on.

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The Indian of the Group – Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on December 8, 2009 by urbangraffito

It was a year ago today (well, okay, a year and a month less two days)… Born in El Paso, Texas, of Cheyenne heritage, Jimmy Carl Black‘s trademark line, “Hi Boys and Girls, I’m Jimmy Carl Black, and I’m the … Continue reading →

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Wild Love — New York & Elsewhere, 77/78

Posted on November 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Over 18 minutes worth of solos in the above audience recording of the October 29th, 1977, New York City performance of “Wild Love” followed by a February 15th, 1978, audio of the same from Berlin, Germany. To me, these clips … Continue reading →

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The Sensitive Female Chord Progression

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You’ve heard variations of The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression of course, but did you know about The Sensitive Female Chord Progression? Here’s an easy way to see if a song uses the Sensitive Female Chord Progression: Just sing Joan … Continue reading →

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The Beatles Never Broke Up…

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ha! Picture this: On Sept. 9, 2009 I experienced something that I still am having trouble believing happened to me. I came into the possession of a cassette tape containing a Beatles album that was never released. I dont expect … Continue reading →

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Jack Conte & Pomplamoose

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Musician and YouTube phenomenon Jack Conte has two rules when it comes to his videos: What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice). If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa And Sex

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Paul Carr, who wrote earlier about the ZFT’s agressive copyright policies, has published another paper. This time, the subject is Zappa’s attitude toward sex. The essay closes with a quote from Herbert Marcuse which pretty much hits the nail on … Continue reading →

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Captain Beefheart VPRO Radio Interview, 1980

Posted on October 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

During the European leg of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band‘s tour promoting ‘Doc at the Radar Station‘, Don Van Vliet was interviewed by VPRO Radio (Amsterdam) on November 1st, 1980 (no doubt prior, or just after the infamous Paradiso … Continue reading →

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Gary Lucas on Captain Beefheart

Posted on September 29, 2009 by urbangraffito

Filmed at the Swiss Cottage Hotel, London, September 2005, from the 2006 DVD documentary “Captain Beefheart: Under Review” (Prism Productions), Gary Lucas discusses working with Captain Beefheart in the early 80s, and the making of the track “Cardboard Cutout Sundown” … Continue reading →

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Matt Groening – My Wasted Life

Posted on September 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

Matt Groening – who once stated “Zappa is my Elvis” – discusses the major influences in his life and work in this 3 part documentary (part 2 focuses on Zappa’s influence on his life and work). Part 1 | Part … Continue reading →

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