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?

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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…

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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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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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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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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

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