The September 2015 sees the release of the first compilation to be curated by Toby Marks, aka Banco de Gaia. Strange-Eyed Constellations (the title was inspired by a line from Thomas Hardy's poem "The Dead Drummer") features thirteen tracks by ambient and downtempo soundsmiths drawn from across Europe. The compilation weaves from AstroPilot's soothing opener, via 100th Monkey's epic choral piece and Oombata Key's glittering contribution, to Andrew Heath's contemplative finale…
Drastic changes often make us humans leave our comfort zone and can even result in catastrophic scenarios. When we talk about music, this can be traumatizing not only for a band, but also its fans. Not many acts out there can reinvent themselves or maintain quality after said changes, especially when they lose a key member. Sometimes, though, this can be the best thing that could happen…
While France Brittany-born, rhythm section that represents the profound Yann Pittard and the avant-garde world of Japan to Arab music, Arabian teamed Yoshida Tatsuya Nasuno Mitsuru - Progressive punk improvisation trio PYN (Pittard / Yoshida / Nasuno). Inspired by the pull-and eccentric vocals of Yang of deviant oud, raise one's voice even Nasuno you do not sung everyday. While full-length full improvisation to catch the riff presented by the Yang instantly Yoshida Nasuno, its performance is likely to hear a masterpiece, yet quite a pop to end with exquisite timing and waged an inter-play while extending it. 2013 from three live multi-track recording of 2014 each for 20 minutes, the seven songs that Yang and Yoshida Nasuno was subjected to a base of overdubs to session in the rehearsal studio, which was carried out in the first meeting in 2009 recording.
Jackie McLean was a hard-bop alto saxophonist with a fiery tight tone, who recorded extensively in the ‘50s and ‘60s mainly with Blue Note Records. Although his forays with an organ was confined to two albums with Jimmy Smith Open House and Plain Talk, Cory Weeds’ decision to use an organ on this session does not stray off the mark. Condition Blue accomplishes the band’s intention, to acknowledge a saxophonist who had an exploratory vision. In a set list of either McLean originals, or compositions associated with him, this tight-knit band delivers the goods in firm, yet flexible style. The key players in this session in addition, to the cooly effective altoist Weeds, are Mike LeDonne, a B-3 player of energetic disposition, and creative guitarist Peter Bernstein. Also along is drummer Joe Farnsworth who is a propulsive player.
The loss of Jeff Hanneman in 2013 was devastating to the music world. The riffs he crafted with Slayer helped form an entire genre. Thrash took all the energy and rebellion of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and channeled it into pure rage. Furious riffs and merciless double bass drums set the world ablaze, and Slayer, along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Megadeth, found themselves at the forefront. Thirty-two years into their career, they found enough rage to record 10 albums and become rock gods in the eyes of metal fans across the world…