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~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 02-28-2010, 01:31 PM

This is in syndication with the blog on Facebook.

Rare records collected from all over the internet, vinyls, tapes, CDs released here. Most of these records are long out of print and can't be purchased, but they can be enjoyed. Thanks to the many blogs and contacts who have collected these records from the original sources and transferred them to the digital format. Italics represent MB exclusive content.

Collections

African Music

Traditional and highlife music from Africa. These albums come courtesy of the Awesome Tapes from Africa blog , check it out for tons of great, obscure African music.

A.B. Crentsil - A.B. Crentsil and the Osookoo Stars

Really nice highlife jams from one of the genres most prolific musicians. Bright, happy and jazzy horns compliment impressive purcussion and humorous, entertaining vocals. Highly recommended.

Iliss Ntmazirte - ????

Moroccan tape. Two sides, each around twenty minutes long. As far as I can tell this is the only release from this artist.

Sourakata Koite - Sourakata Koite

Beautiful kora music. Good quality.

Onipa Nua - I Feel Alright

Street performer turned recording artist who, sadly, died shortly after this release. Africana with a U.S 1980s twist.

Ebaahi Soundz - O****ℇ

More highlife, this time from the very talented group Ebaahi Soundz. Very relaxed, jazzy approach. Recorded at a fair quality.

Folk/Country

Mt. Airy - Mt. Airy

1970s bluegrass infused folk/rock. A very solid record, but didn't get much attention. Mostly covers. Geronimo Jackson is a fictional band from the television series Lost, but if they were real, I imagine this is what they'd sound like.

Fuchsia - Fuchsia

Thanks to Stu for giving me this.

Alot was happening music wise in 1971, which was probably why this self-titled release by the Tony Durant lead folk-rock band Fuchsia was so ignored. Combining progessive rock music with folksy British pop, the album is incredibly easy to listen to and doesn't require much effort, altough the listener is rewarded for it if he so chooses.

A defining feature of the group is their three-woman string section, comprising of cellist Madeleine Bland and violinists Janet Rogers and Vanessa Hall-Smith (the trio also performs the angelic backing vocals heard throughout). The string work isn't anything jaw-dropping, but it's refreshingly different

Mountain Ash Band - The Hermit (UK)

Another MB inspired post. I believe it was Comus who gave me this. Many thanks to him.

Until it's recent emergence on the internet, this was (and if you aren't well connected, still is) a very sought after record. It's easy to see why, it's a gem.

Through a series of narrations and songs, it tells the heartbreaking story of a man named Job. Unfortunetly for him, his story isn't a very happy one. A truly unique and enjoyable recording, this will be a crown jewl in your collection.

Jazz

Gene Shaw - Carnival Sketches (Unknown Point of Origin)

Interesting jazz/Latin sonance. I don't know much about this record as to origins, but I do know that it is a fine album recorded in pretty good quality. From the sound of it, I'd like to say it originated in Latin America somewhere, but can't be sure. Recommended.

Henri Texier - Amir

One of my favorite albums ever. This is a 1976 release by French bassist Henri Texier. It's as subtle as it is epic, as beautiful as it is dissonant. In other words, it goes to a lot of places, places you wouldn't think worked together - but do. Texier really knows how to blend and bend genres, transending them effortlessly. You feel as though a story is unfolding, but there is no clear or formal narrative - it's a purely imaginative experience. This mixture of jazz, world, folk and classical music is highly, highly recommended.

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Mutations EP (2009)

This is an amazing EP. Kilimanjaro began in 2000 as a project of Jason Köhnen (aka Bong-Ra) and Gideon Kiers. This EP is a bit different from their debut album, Here Be Dragons. It combines elements of freejazz with dark ambience, reminiscent of Bohren & Der Club of Gore. This is a definite must have for fans of Bohren and Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones.

Masada - Live in Grant Park, Chicago

Improvisions by jazz group Masada. Nice recording, the ambience of it being performed outside actually adds a really nice layer to this.

Rock

HiL - From Zero to the Whole Nothing (ITALY)

EP from Italian (english language) alternative rock band HiL. This debut was released for free by one of the members, and it serves as an effective launching point for a band I believe has a lot of potential. The songs here follow the standard popular formula, but there's definitely an edge to this music. I say with complete confidence that it's better then most of what you'll hear on Modern Rock radio today.

Though I recieved it directly from a member, the EP is for sale - if you really dig these guys then consider buying it. It's always nice to support independent music.

Note: if you want to support these guys, check out their website HiL - rock

C!ties - EP (IRELAND)

Cities is an instrumental band from Ennis, Ireland, formed in 2007. They released this EP for free on their website. I came across this by accident, but it was a happy accident indeed. They've a hyper-intensive, highly digital sound going on here. Also included in this release is a (quite good) remix of Supermassive Black Hole. It's definetly one of the better DIY rock records out there. Period.

Echolyn - The End Is Beautiful (2005)

LP from American progressive rock/bluegrass band Echolyn. Featuring four-part harmonies and some amazing songwriting, this group, often called 'The American Gentle Giant" , is a steller example of how good a modern progressive rock group can be given the right material to work with. From the quirky alt-rocky cruncher 'Georgia Pine" to the soaring 'Arc of Decent', this is art-rock at its finest and most fun.

Classical

Angelo Badalamenti - The City of Lost Children Original Soundtrack

Considered by many his finest work, Badalamenti's soundtrack is the epitome of amazingness. It's moving melodies are heartrending, the colossal walls of gorgeousity emanate a glorious bliss. You'll love it, I guarantee.

Nikolai Lugansky plays Sergei Rachmaninoff's Études-tableaux

"Études-tableaux" literally means "studies of landscape." Lugansky is a master of creating dark, cerebral landsacapes and yet maintaining Rachmaninoff's signature gentle melodies. This scintillating recording (all for piano) is both lush and beautiful, and will surely blow you away.

Noise

Skullflower - Orange Canyon Mind

Mesmerizing walls of psychedelic drone / noise, kaleidoscopic and discordant. Best listened to while in a dream-like state. Disclaimer: album liable to make you lose concentration on everything but the noise.

61 minutes; 8 tracks.

Waterdogs - In Limbo

Though there are only 2 tracks on this mind-blowing EP, it is the most vicious noise album you will ever hear. The only complaint I have about this is that there aren't more tracks.

Noise/Girl - Discopathology

Ears are bleeding. Disco blended with psychedelic harsh noise. This is NOISE/GIRL!

41 minutes ; 8 tracks

White Mice - EXcreaMaNTRaINTRaVEINaNUS

White Mice is one of the only bands I've heard to truly deserve the title "noise." Sledgehammer drums, overdriven guitars, and raw, crashing walls of psychedlic noise. Great.

42 minutes; 14 tracks.

Editors

Conan
Anteater
Allison
Ethan (no, not that Ethan)

If you grab any of these albums, be sure to fan the facebook page and show your support. We've got 4 editors who do great work and would love to hear from you. Thanks!

02-28-2010, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	Conan's Collection This is in syndication with the blog on Facebook. Rare records collected from all over the internet, vinyls, tapes, CDs released here. Most of these records are long out of print and can't be purchased, but they can be enjoyed. Thanks to the many blogs and contacts who have collected these records from the original sources and transferred them to the digital format. Italics represent MB exclusive content. Collections African Music Traditional and highlife music from Africa. These albums come courtesy of the Awesome Tapes from Africa blog , check it out for tons of great, obscure African music. A.B. Crentsil - A.B. Crentsil and the Osookoo Stars Really nice highlife jams from one of the genres most prolific musicians. Bright, happy and jazzy horns compliment impressive purcussion and humorous, entertaining vocals. Highly recommended. Iliss Ntmazirte - ???? Moroccan tape. Two sides, each around twenty minutes long. As far as I can tell this is the only release from this artist. Sourakata Koite - Sourakata Koite Beautiful kora music. Good quality. Onipa Nua - I Feel Alright Street performer turned recording artist who, sadly, died shortly after this release. Africana with a U.S 1980s twist. Ebaahi Soundz - Oℇ More highlife, this time from the very talented group Ebaahi Soundz. Very relaxed, jazzy approach. Recorded at a fair quality. Folk/Country Mt. Airy - Mt. Airy 1970s bluegrass infused folk/rock. A very solid record, but didn't get much attention. Mostly covers. Geronimo Jackson is a fictional band from the television series Lost, but if they were real, I imagine this is what they'd sound like. Fuchsia - Fuchsia Thanks to Stu for giving me this. Alot was happening music wise in 1971, which was probably why this self-titled release by the Tony Durant lead folk-rock band Fuchsia was so ignored. Combining progessive rock music with folksy British pop, the album is incredibly easy to listen to and doesn't require much effort, altough the listener is rewarded for it if he so chooses. A defining feature of the group is their three-woman string section, comprising of cellist Madeleine Bland and violinists Janet Rogers and Vanessa Hall-Smith (the trio also performs the angelic backing vocals heard throughout). The string work isn't anything jaw-dropping, but it's refreshingly different Mountain Ash Band - The Hermit (UK) Another MB inspired post. I believe it was Comus who gave me this. Many thanks to him. Until it's recent emergence on the internet, this was (and if you aren't well connected, still is) a very sought after record. It's easy to see why, it's a gem. Through a series of narrations and songs, it tells the heartbreaking story of a man named Job. Unfortunetly for him, his story isn't a very happy one. A truly unique and enjoyable recording, this will be a crown jewl in your collection. Jazz Gene Shaw - Carnival Sketches (Unknown Point of Origin) Interesting jazz/Latin sonance. I don't know much about this record as to origins, but I do know that it is a fine album recorded in pretty good quality. From the sound of it, I'd like to say it originated in Latin America somewhere, but can't be sure. Recommended. Henri Texier - Amir One of my favorite albums ever. This is a 1976 release by French bassist Henri Texier. It's as subtle as it is epic, as beautiful as it is dissonant. In other words, it goes to a lot of places, places you wouldn't think worked together - but do. Texier really knows how to blend and bend genres, transending them effortlessly. You feel as though a story is unfolding, but there is no clear or formal narrative - it's a purely imaginative experience. This mixture of jazz, world, folk and classical music is highly, highly recommended. The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Mutations EP (2009) This is an amazing EP. Kilimanjaro began in 2000 as a project of Jason Köhnen (aka Bong-Ra) and Gideon Kiers. This EP is a bit different from their debut album, Here Be Dragons. It combines elements of freejazz with dark ambience, reminiscent of Bohren & Der Club of Gore. This is a definite must have for fans of Bohren and Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones. Masada - Live in Grant Park, Chicago Improvisions by jazz group Masada. Nice recording, the ambience of it being performed outside actually adds a really nice layer to this. Rock HiL - From Zero to the Whole Nothing (ITALY) EP from Italian (english language) alternative rock band HiL. This debut was released for free by one of the members, and it serves as an effective launching point for a band I believe has a lot of potential. The songs here follow the standard popular formula, but there's definitely an edge to this music. I say with complete confidence that it's better then most of what you'll hear on Modern Rock radio today. Though I recieved it directly from a member, the EP is for sale - if you really dig these guys then consider buying it. It's always nice to support independent music. Note: if you want to support these guys, check out their website HiL - rock C!ties - EP (IRELAND) Cities is an instrumental band from Ennis, Ireland, formed in 2007. They released this EP for free on their website. I came across this by accident, but it was a happy accident indeed. They've a hyper-intensive, highly digital sound going on here. Also included in this release is a (quite good) remix of Supermassive Black Hole. It's definetly one of the better DIY rock records out there. Period. Echolyn - The End Is Beautiful (2005) LP from American progressive rock/bluegrass band Echolyn. Featuring four-part harmonies and some amazing songwriting, this group, often called 'The American Gentle Giant" , is a steller example of how good a modern progressive rock group can be given the right material to work with. From the quirky alt-rocky cruncher 'Georgia Pine" to the soaring 'Arc of Decent', this is art-rock at its finest and most fun. Classical Angelo Badalamenti - The City of Lost Children Original Soundtrack Considered by many his finest work, Badalamenti's soundtrack is the epitome of amazingness. It's moving melodies are heartrending, the colossal walls of gorgeousity emanate a glorious bliss. You'll love it, I guarantee. Nikolai Lugansky plays Sergei Rachmaninoff's Études-tableaux "Études-tableaux" literally means "studies of landscape." Lugansky is a master of creating dark, cerebral landsacapes and yet maintaining Rachmaninoff's signature gentle melodies. This scintillating recording (all for piano) is both lush and beautiful, and will surely blow you away. Noise Skullflower - Orange Canyon Mind Mesmerizing walls of psychedelic drone / noise, kaleidoscopic and discordant. Best listened to while in a dream-like state. Disclaimer: album liable to make you lose concentration on everything but the noise. 61 minutes; 8 tracks. Waterdogs - In Limbo Though there are only 2 tracks on this mind-blowing EP, it is the most vicious noise album you will ever hear. The only complaint I have about this is that there aren't more tracks. Noise/Girl - Discopathology Ears are bleeding. Disco blended with psychedelic harsh noise. This is NOISE/GIRL! 41 minutes ; 8 tracks White Mice - EXcreaMaNTRaINTRaVEINaNUS White Mice is one of the only bands I've heard to truly deserve the title "noise." Sledgehammer drums, overdriven guitars, and raw, crashing walls of psychedlic noise. Great. 42 minutes; 14 tracks. Editors Conan Anteater Allison Ethan (no, not that Ethan) If you grab any of these albums, be sure to fan the facebook page and show your support. We've got 4 editors who do great work and would love to hear from you. Thanks! Last edited by someonecompletelyrandom; 03-09-2010 at 09:37 PM.