Este Perú vai ao Bacalhau.
À medida que a noite avança instala-se uma bonomia universal. Feliz Natal!
24 dezembro 2012
Best of 2012: Spiritualized: Sweet Heart, Sweet Light
As usual with Jason Peirce, be it in Spacemen 3 or Spiritualized, when you start to listen to one of his works is like stepping into a vessel that will take you on a long trip and will you leave somewhere. Even if you are left close to the departure point you will feel far away, transfixed by the experience. That is the case of the most recent work of Spiritualized, "Sweet Light Sweet Heart", composed while Jason was doing liver medication, that left in mental the state that he translated into the expression "huh?", that appears on the cover.
The album was inspired by the experience of playing live "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in Space" and was played entirely in his show in the Royal Albert Hall in November 2011 (that I, for some stupid reason, missed, although I was in London at the time). The official video for the first song, "Hey Jane", is not for everyone...
Although not universally acclaimed, this is one of the albums of the year to me.
The album was inspired by the experience of playing live "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in Space" and was played entirely in his show in the Royal Albert Hall in November 2011 (that I, for some stupid reason, missed, although I was in London at the time). The official video for the first song, "Hey Jane", is not for everyone...
Although not universally acclaimed, this is one of the albums of the year to me.
Best of 2012: Patti Smith: Banga
Restless as ever, Patti Smith delivered one of the major works of the year, a compelling record. The japanese Tsunami, Amy Winehouse, Amerigo Vespucci and almost everythhing comes to life in a recitative form that Patti made her own as years grew by. Very much recommended.
Busca no Baú: Ache, da Dinamarca
Já aqui aflorado algumas vezes, o tema do rock progressivo nórdico é um filão que ainda tem muito por explorar.
Estes Ache são dinamarqueses. Um grupo maduro, editaram apenas dois álbuns no início dos anos 70 e desapareceram. O som pode parecer datado, mas na realidade o som não tem data: ou é bom ou não é. E compare-se o som com o dos Vibravoid (já aqui postados), por exemplo, e encontram-se ligações: o psicadelismo dos primeiros minutos deste tema é semelhante ao dos V., que é de 2012. Embora sejam, nesse aspeto, ambos descendentes do psicadelismo inglês dos Pink Floyd (mas não exclusivamente deles), os Ache são mais versáteis, ultrapassam a deriva psicadélica para criaram estruturas evolutivas mais complexas, caraterísticas do prog.
Estes Ache são dinamarqueses. Um grupo maduro, editaram apenas dois álbuns no início dos anos 70 e desapareceram. O som pode parecer datado, mas na realidade o som não tem data: ou é bom ou não é. E compare-se o som com o dos Vibravoid (já aqui postados), por exemplo, e encontram-se ligações: o psicadelismo dos primeiros minutos deste tema é semelhante ao dos V., que é de 2012. Embora sejam, nesse aspeto, ambos descendentes do psicadelismo inglês dos Pink Floyd (mas não exclusivamente deles), os Ache são mais versáteis, ultrapassam a deriva psicadélica para criaram estruturas evolutivas mais complexas, caraterísticas do prog.
23 dezembro 2012
Best of 2012: Back catalogue: Frank Zappa Reeditions
Reedition of the Year:
After the Zappa Family regaining control of Zappa’s extensive catalog, on a deal signed with Universal, they began releasing the original albums.
After the Zappa Family regaining control of Zappa’s extensive catalog, on a deal signed with Universal, they began releasing the original albums.
The first batch was released in July and another batch
was expected in September, but didn’t make it till now.
Among this batch of twelve there are some works that are absolute classics and masterpieces. Apart from the groundbreaking "Freak Out!", that I personally find difficult to listen to today, "Hot Rats", "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and "Chinga's Revenge" are some of my favourite Zappa Records. I bought Hot Rats and have to say that the remaster, made in 2008 from the original tapes, is very good and allowed me to listen to the record in a different way, discovering details that I didn't know were there.
Among this batch of twelve there are some works that are absolute classics and masterpieces. Apart from the groundbreaking "Freak Out!", that I personally find difficult to listen to today, "Hot Rats", "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and "Chinga's Revenge" are some of my favourite Zappa Records. I bought Hot Rats and have to say that the remaster, made in 2008 from the original tapes, is very good and allowed me to listen to the record in a different way, discovering details that I didn't know were there.
This is was the first batch of releases:
1. Freak Out! (1966)
2. Absolutely Free (1967)
3. Lumpy Gravy (1968)
4. We're Only In It For The Money (1968)
5. Cruising With Ruben & The Jets (1968)
6. Uncle Meat (1969)
7. Hot Rats (1969)
8. Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)
9. Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)
10. Chunga's Revenge (1970)
11. Fillmore East, June 1971 (1971)
12. Just Another Band From L.A. (1972)
22 dezembro 2012
Música Nova: Elephant Revival
Interesting quiet folk
Wiki Knowledge:
http://rapidgator.net/file/63560108/Alive.rar.html
Wiki Knowledge:
Elephant Revival is a folk music group from Nederland, Colorado, formed in 2006. The band consists of Bonnie Paine (vocals, washboard, djembe, musical saw), Sage Cook (electric banjo/guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, viola, vocals), Dango Rose (double-bass, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Daniel Rodriguez (acoustic guitar, electric banjo/guitar vocals) and Bridget Law (fiddle and vocals).[1]
Their style of music is often referred to as "transcendental folk," which incorporates elements of Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, bluegrass,[2] psychedelic country, indie rock,reggae, 40s/50s jazz standards and an occasional hip-hop beat. All members of the band are multi-instrumentalists and contribute vocals and to songwriting.
http://rapidgator.net/file/63560108/Alive.rar.html
18 dezembro 2012
Novo Tema dos Divine Comedy
Os Divine Comedy têm novo tema, incluido na compilação Oscar The Hypno Dog, saído dia 7 de Dezembro e disponível para download em mp3... num site perto de si. E ainda sem youtube.
No disco participa também Cathy Davey, cantora irlandesa premiada - e dava um dedinho se esta não é a Cathy do disco do Rodrigo Leão. No concerto do passado dia 27 Neil referiu que a Cathy da canção era a sua mulher. E o certo é que eles aparecem muito unidos em torno da temática canina em várias fotos...
Whatever, aqui fica "I Only have eyes for you", em que ambos cantam.
13 dezembro 2012
A new state of the soul: Goodbye Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar was revered in the sixties for bringing the indian culture to the west and mixing influences of classical indian music and rock. A good friend of the Beatles, especially of George Harrison, he mixed influences also in the jazz (e.g. John Coltrane) and in the classical field (e.g André Previn). He also played at rock events like Monterey and Woodstock.
He was, on his own, a legend, and one of the musical icons of the last century.
R.I.P. Ravi Shankar
Sitar maestro dead at 92, after undergoing heart surgery.
The Indian maestro who put the sitar on the musical map....
Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show
12 dezembro 2012
'Back To Front' tour Europe 2013
Peter will be taking the 'Back To Front' tour into Europe in Autumn 2013.
Following the tour's success in North America, Peter and the original band will be celebrating the anniversary of the release of 'So' with shows featuring a performance of the entire album uninterrupted, along with other hits.
Just wish Peter would consider visiting us in Portugal!
Should no show be confirmed for Portugal, guess I'll just have a new excuse to go to London next year!
Peter talking @ Talks at Google about the tour:
Tour Dates:
Ziggo Dome – 30 September 2013
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Forest National – 1 October 2013
Brussels
Belgium
Vienna Stadthalle – 3 October 2013
Vienna
Austria
Arena Zagreb – 5 October 2013
Zagreb
Croatia
Forum – 7 October 2013
Milan
Italy
Arena Geneva – 8 October 2013
Geneva
Switzerland
O2 Arena – 10 October 2013
Prague
Czech Republic
Arena Leipzig – 11 October 2013
Leipzig
Germany
Schleyer-Halle – 13 October 2013
Stuttgart
Germany
Bercy – 15 October 2013
Paris
France
ISS Dome – 16 October 2013
Düsseldorf
Germany
O2 World – 18 October 2013
Hamburg
Germany
O2 World – 19 October 2013
Berlin
Germany
O2 Arena – 21 October 2013
London
UK
O2 Arena – 22 October 2013
London
UK
Hydro – 24 October 2013
Glasgow
UK
MCR Arena – 25 October 2013
Manchester
UK
09 dezembro 2012
O Musical dos Flaming Lips
Regular como o Vitor Gaspar a anunciar más notícias, os Flaming Lips publicam um / dois trabalhos por ano. Desta feita é a banda sonora do musical (!) que a banda criou, "yoshimi battles the pink robots", a partir do (excelente!) álbum de 2002 do mesmo nome. Pena o musical estar em exibição em La Jolla, California... (será algum festival da cerveja?).
Enfim aqui fica um bom endereço para apreciar a obra:
http://rapidgator.net/file/60797960/OneMore.rar.html
Feeling Yourself Disintegrate Freak Out Film
Sex Covers: Wishbone Ash - There's the Rub
Sex is one of the main drivers of the world (some say "THE" main driver), and has been very frequently associated with rock music. This could be the subject of an entire book given the numerous examples we can easily find. The image of rock is the "macho" image usually associated with Rolling Stones and the likes.
The cover of the albums (in a time when they were meant to be seen) reflected frequently hot topics, centered on the woman body. But man has also been presented in some covers, usually exploring the penis as a symbol. This 1974 Wishbone Ash (a rock / hard rock band from the seventies) album that I bought recently is a particularly good one, that could go along with the Stones' "Sticky Fingers". The cover is by the famous Hignosis firm.
The cover of the albums (in a time when they were meant to be seen) reflected frequently hot topics, centered on the woman body. But man has also been presented in some covers, usually exploring the penis as a symbol. This 1974 Wishbone Ash (a rock / hard rock band from the seventies) album that I bought recently is a particularly good one, that could go along with the Stones' "Sticky Fingers". The cover is by the famous Hignosis firm.
05 dezembro 2012
The best of 2012: Paul Buchanan
We start today a review of some of the works that have pushed the envelope in 2012. No special criteria, no attempt to make definitive choices, it's basically sharing some of the music that caught our attention.
Paul Buchanan is better know as Mr. Blue Nile; after four albums and eight years of silence, Paul returned this year as if nothing happened; even more, as if Blue Nile was him and him alone. The spirit is here, but reduced to the essence. Songs of loneliness that scarcely arise from silence. Voice, piano, occasional synth and a faraway orchestra.
This is not for everyone, as Blue Nile wasn't. But for those who is, is a lot
Paul Buchanan is better know as Mr. Blue Nile; after four albums and eight years of silence, Paul returned this year as if nothing happened; even more, as if Blue Nile was him and him alone. The spirit is here, but reduced to the essence. Songs of loneliness that scarcely arise from silence. Voice, piano, occasional synth and a faraway orchestra.
This is not for everyone, as Blue Nile wasn't. But for those who is, is a lot
Buraka Som Sistema in a box
The BSS are a portuguese glory, one of today freshests sounds. Full stop.
They are very, very good and luckily they have been getting the recognition they deserve, indoors and outdoors. Their last "komba" it's a prodigy of rythm and invention.
Now they come out in a box, ready to use... Their previous work, new versions, remixes and unreleased tracks. A feast for the senses.
04 dezembro 2012
O Canto das Gatinhas IV: Sonja Kristina
Já algum tempo que não havia O Canto das Gatinhas, a nossa secção de apreciação do Belo Sexo aqui no Perú. Pois bem, há que manter as boas tradições. E para que não nos acusem de andar a promover alguma lambisgóia mal acabada, desta vez é uma verdadeira senhora, que ainda este ano passou pelo Gouveia Art Rock - nada menos que Sonja Kristina, dos Curved Air.
Sonja é da respetável colheita de 49 e deve o seu nome pouco inglês à mãe sueca. A sua fama veio de se ter juntado à banda Curved Air em 1970, permanecendo sempre como vocalista ao longo dos 9 álbuns da banda.
Como curiosidade, o seu segundo marido foi Stewart Copeland, baterista dos Police. Divorciaram-se em 1991.
De uma beleza indisfarçável, numa altura em que a imagem não era o principal argumento para vender a musica, muito ajudou a afirmar os Curved Air. Mas foi a sua voz que os ajudou a permanecer até hoje como uma banda de culto do progressivo inglês.
Sem mais delongas, Sonja Kristina:
Sonja é da respetável colheita de 49 e deve o seu nome pouco inglês à mãe sueca. A sua fama veio de se ter juntado à banda Curved Air em 1970, permanecendo sempre como vocalista ao longo dos 9 álbuns da banda.
Como curiosidade, o seu segundo marido foi Stewart Copeland, baterista dos Police. Divorciaram-se em 1991.
De uma beleza indisfarçável, numa altura em que a imagem não era o principal argumento para vender a musica, muito ajudou a afirmar os Curved Air. Mas foi a sua voz que os ajudou a permanecer até hoje como uma banda de culto do progressivo inglês.
Sem mais delongas, Sonja Kristina:
Peru = Turkey
O Peru está a fazer um shift para o inglês... Não é total, mas o número de visitantes do blogue que vem de países não lusófonos (Estados Unidos, Alemanha, Japão, Reino Unido...) leva-nos a pensar que pode haver uma oportunidade de nos fazermos entender de forma mais global....
Esperamos que os fãs peruanos não emigrem e continuem connosco!
03 dezembro 2012
Great Gigs in the Cloud: Episode 1
After so many full concerts shared here on "Perulandia", I've decided to start a new line of posts that shall be called from now on Great Gigs in the Cloud and what better way to start than with a music video that reminds us somehow the proposed title. Would you agree?
Although it would take them after this film two years before they would publish an album with a music that had a title that resembled in any way the title of these new line of posts (despite this video being an edited release in 1974 with studio recordings of Dark Side of The Moon), I thought of it as a good excuse to publish another Floyd act!
Anyway it was this particular video that triggered the idea of starting this new wave of posts, so although historically the suggestion isn't quite precise, the intention is good.
Great Gigs in the Cloud: Episode 1 - Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii - Directors Cut
Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii - Directors Cut
Live at Pompeii was originally released in September 1972, an edited release in 1974 with studio recordings of Dark Side of the Moon.
Rereleased in 2003 as The Director's Cut with additional footage and Nasa space shots.
2003 Director's cut (wiki)
1. "Echoes, Part 1"/"On the Run" (Studio Footage) (Uncredited) (from Meddle/The Dark Side of the Moon, 1971/1973)
2. "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" (B-side of "Point Me at the Sky" single, 1968)
3. "A Saucerful of Secrets" (from A Saucerful of Secrets, 1968)
4. "Us and Them" (Studio Footage) (from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973)
5. "One of These Days I'm Going to Cut You into Little Pieces" (from Meddle, 1971; also known as "One of These Days")
6. "Mademoiselle Nobs" (from Meddle, 1971; previously known as "Seamus")
7. "Brain Damage" (Studio Footage) (from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973)
8. "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" (from A Saucerful of Secrets, 1968) 9. "Echoes, Part 2" (from Meddle, 1971)
91 mins total
Directed by :Adrian Maben
Produced by : Steve O'Rourke
Michele Arnaud
Reiner Moritz
Starring: Pink Floyd
Music by : Pink Floyd
Cinematography :
Willy Kurant
Gabor Pogany
Editing:Jose Pinheiro
Distributed by: Universal Home Video
This video is presented for review only in the hopes the viewer will be pleased to the extent to promote the viewer to buy the film.
We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and review purposes only.
Although it would take them after this film two years before they would publish an album with a music that had a title that resembled in any way the title of these new line of posts (despite this video being an edited release in 1974 with studio recordings of Dark Side of The Moon), I thought of it as a good excuse to publish another Floyd act!
Anyway it was this particular video that triggered the idea of starting this new wave of posts, so although historically the suggestion isn't quite precise, the intention is good.
Great Gigs in the Cloud: Episode 1 - Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii - Directors Cut
Remastered 2003 Director's Cut version
Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii - Directors Cut
Live at Pompeii was originally released in September 1972, an edited release in 1974 with studio recordings of Dark Side of the Moon.
Rereleased in 2003 as The Director's Cut with additional footage and Nasa space shots.
2003 Director's cut (wiki)
1. "Echoes, Part 1"/"On the Run" (Studio Footage) (Uncredited) (from Meddle/The Dark Side of the Moon, 1971/1973)
2. "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" (B-side of "Point Me at the Sky" single, 1968)
3. "A Saucerful of Secrets" (from A Saucerful of Secrets, 1968)
4. "Us and Them" (Studio Footage) (from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973)
5. "One of These Days I'm Going to Cut You into Little Pieces" (from Meddle, 1971; also known as "One of These Days")
6. "Mademoiselle Nobs" (from Meddle, 1971; previously known as "Seamus")
7. "Brain Damage" (Studio Footage) (from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973)
8. "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" (from A Saucerful of Secrets, 1968) 9. "Echoes, Part 2" (from Meddle, 1971)
91 mins total
Directed by :Adrian Maben
Produced by : Steve O'Rourke
Michele Arnaud
Reiner Moritz
Starring: Pink Floyd
Music by : Pink Floyd
Cinematography :
Willy Kurant
Gabor Pogany
Editing:Jose Pinheiro
Distributed by: Universal Home Video
This video is presented for review only in the hopes the viewer will be pleased to the extent to promote the viewer to buy the film.
We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and review purposes only.
02 dezembro 2012
Fã: The Unthanks - Diversions Vol.3
As Unthanks são um duo do caraças. Belíssimas harmonias vocais destas duas manas e uma repescagem de temas do cancioneiro folk, rock e tradicionais intocável. Entre elas uma versão muito honorável de Starless, dos King Crimson.
As suas Diversions vão no Volume 3 (Songs from the Shipyards), o primeiro tema é do volume anterior e o segundo é do disco dedicado a Robert Wyatt e Antony & The Johnsons e se não sentirem nenhuma afinidade com esta música procurem um cardiologista, porque o vosso músculo vital está morto.
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