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The Voice Of Cheese: James Davies

VOC #12! Featuring James Davies! You may know James as he is a loyal KUR regular. James sent in a YouTube movie because he’s not all that much into mixing and late-night basement-four-track-recording and such. I converted the movie to … Continue reading

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Zappa On HollandDoc

From Saturday April 21 until Saturday April 28, Dutch documentary series “Holland Doc” shines the spotlight on Frank Zappa. Here’s a preview. Besides unique film material Holland Doc will also broadcast radio documentaries on its website.

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Vienna ’84

And now for everybody’s least favorite tour: summer/fall 1984! Or maybe not? Check out Vienna, Austria, 4 October 1984 and feel free to share your thoughts.

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So It Goes

RIP Kurt Vonnegut.

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You May Not Know It But…

… today happens to be International Louie Louie Day! (See also here for a bit of Conceptual Continuity)

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Lossless Schmossless?

As a follow up on yesterday’s post about the 256 vs 128 kbps debate, here’s a little challenge for you. Can you tell the difference? Haven’t had a chance to listen myself, but by all means: do tell us your … Continue reading

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Zappa On The Cutting Edge

Frank on record business executives, the PMRC, and sex in the eighties:

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Steely Dan Comes To Belgium!

The date is July 9 ’07 and ticket prices range from 49 to 64 euro. Unfortunately the venue will be Vorst National — a less than stellar concert hall from what I witnessed when we went to see ZPZ last … Continue reading

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The 256 vs. 128 kbps Debate

With Apple and EMI announcing “higher quality” (256 kbps) DRM-free music on the iTunes store at a slightly higher price, one might wonder whether the difference between the two can be heard at all. Are iTunes’ Premium Downloads Worth It? … Continue reading

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The Voice Of Cheese: Giant Albino Penguin

With a bandname like Giant Albino Penguin, what can go wrong, I ask! The track he sent in is called “Watch The Magic Pumpkin”. Sean says: At the time, my guitar had no strings, so all the stuff that sounds … Continue reading

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Raggedy Rabbi

Raggedy Rabbi! Where there is existential doubt, Raggedy Rabbi comes to the rescue. Ain’t nothing like a Holy Book to solve your trouble! — The Pitch That Was Naught…

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Seattle ’80

Buffalo ’80? Ha! This week we have Seattle, 25 March 1980 for you — all 26 tracks! :)

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SchenkelSpace

Cal Schenkel has a MySpace profile: About me: Calvin blah blah blah bl-blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blahblah, blah blaaaaah blah. Blah eggs, blah. Blah blah … Continue reading

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Zappa On Dance Fever

Your daily wtf-moment: Thanks Greg!

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40 Minute Psychedelic Version (2)

You may recall my mentioning this film by Ed Seeman a while ago. I got to see it recently and thought a little more info could be of (your) interest. Of the 14 hours of footage Ed shot with Zappa, … Continue reading

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