Road tunes
Okay so that bit about never eating Denny’s again was a little premature. Navigating to Phenom Phen in time for dinner in a snow storm was a bit of disaster and ended with me looking for dinner at a gas station. Sigh. Oh well…
Currently downloading the newest “TV on the Radio” album for tomorrow’s drive. Five days in a van packed with equipment is a perfect time to catch up on some listening. I’m a music junkie and must get frequent suggestions for new music to check out from my suppliers. Two of my best suppliers of new music are both named Dylan. Dylan number 1 recommended: Efterklang and Amiina, Dylan number 2 recommended: The Octopus Project and A Silver Mount Zion. All four have been fantastic listens this trip but I need more! Dylans if you read this please send more… Also if your name is not Dylan and you have a good suggestion I’m all ears.
Also… One of the periods of music that both Kelvin and I are into these days is Jazz from the mid-late 70s. We took in a good amount of Pharoah Sander from that period today. Old and New Dreams self titled debut from 1979 is still one of my all time favorite albums. Also Maz’ father Russel Baba released his first album “Hisashi” and Hiroshima released their debut album in 1979. 1979 kind of seems like a theme… so I’m also looking for more suggestions for must listen to Jazz albums released in 1979.
Hey Shoj,
I like Jimmy Smith on the organ although he’s a lot more structured than Pharoah Sanders. His earlier stuff (50′s and 60′s) is a little more swingy than free and his later stuff is a little bit more soulful and funky. I guess its kind of to be expected from an organist in the 70′s. In terms of more free jazz, Sun Ra always is good for a few surprises. You gotta like a guy that honestly believes he’s from another planet…
Btw, nice work on EP4. The last song apparently inspired Aya to write her own tune. I left the room, came back and she was singing and playing her little drum set. Then she wanted to use the mic so we conducted her first official recording session. We recorded her interpretations of various hits such as ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ and Akon’s ‘Don’t Matter.’
Drive safe, we’ll see you when you get home.
Yo Brent!
Thanks for the suggestions! I’m downloading some Jimmy Smith now. I can’t wait to hear Aya’s new tracks! Thanks for all of your design work on EP4, it really came together nicely!
Just got finished with our first APAP showcase and will be headed to Boston on Monday! Can’t wait to get back to LA though!