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Category Archives: Music
Cage’s Got A Secret
Before there was Zappa playing a bicycle on the Steve Allen show, there was John Cage performing Water Walk on the TV-show I’ve Got A Secret. Might there be a link between musical innovators and game shows?
Posted in Amusing, Music
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Paging Sigur Ros
Please stop putting out records and attempt to acquire a sense of humour. Graphic designers around the world will mourn, I know — but the world will be a better place. Thanks! Bunch of wankers. Why I oughta…
Posted in Music, Personal, Randamonium
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My Country Boner (Won’t Go Down)
Country music really is an underrated genre. Want proof? Here ya go. Thanks Bas!
Posted in Amusing, Music, Randamonium
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The Sound Of Pi
What does the number Pi (Ï€) sound like as a piano solo? It sounds like this. Definitely has a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about it. More variations here.
Some YoYo Stuff
Evaristo kindly points out this 1993 Capt. Beefheart documentary by Anton Corbijn, available online. His quite abrupt artistic transformation from working with a microphone to a paintbrush in 1982 and his consequent move from the desert to the ocean meant … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Frank Zappa, Music
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Zappa Internet Jam Blog
The site we love made some blog-like changes. I could say that it’s “better than ever”, but it was always great. With amazing covers and now with a few videos – check this one where Dweezil plays Back in Black … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music
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The Voice Of Cheese: Jan Goddaer
A bit of history: I used to play in a band called Inflatable Henry. Concurrently, Jan Goddaer was making rather big waves with TranceJazzTical. Following one of their gigs, I boldly stepped up to Jan and asked if we might … Continue reading
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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Speechless
Speechless Anonymous Music. 5TFU is a radio/netlabel spreading speechless anonymous music (rights free). Everyone can submit music, and super-intelligent computer selects the tracks to play, according to the 5TFU rank given by listeners. Warning: seizure inducing interface. Thanks Maroual!
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
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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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)
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Pop Cult
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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
Posted in Geek, Music
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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
Posted in Music
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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
Posted in In The News, Music
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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
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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The Voice Of Cheese: Jonny Butter
It is time for VOC #10, and joining its ranks today is KUR regular Jonny Butter. His short yet totally sweet contribution is entitled “Commercial For Nothing”. Jonny says: Here’s the story: The Consumer steps into the gigantic shopping mall. … Continue reading
Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese
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