Michael Gira

   
Artist: Michael Gira

   Genre(s): 
Industrial
   

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Discography:


   
 Drainland

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 10

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Best known for his role as fall in and co-leader of avant-garde sway band Swans, Michael Gira has made it a point non to make for very lots under his own identify (at least musically -- he has published and regularly done vocable shows), preferring or else to make and lead various projects as well as produce former musicians. Even after Swans came to an end, his various musical efforts were radical personal business like the Body Lovers and the Angels of Light, which he light-emitting diode just harnessed a spacious assortment of performers. This aforementioned, Gira has had a few releases seem billed as solo efforts, and spell more than power in time surface in future, it looks likely such recordings testament be sporadic in nature. Unsurprisingly, such releases exhibit, as much as his more well-known band efforts, Gira's acquisition and force at creating emotionally acute music and lyrics. 1995's Drainland was his official full-solo release, though fifty-fifty it was described as "Swans Related Product," and was consciously put out as a complement to his longtime henchman and collaborator Jarboe's possess solo record album, Sacrificial Cake. Billed as "Michael Gira With Guests", a limited edition live transcription from early 1999 was done specifically as a benefit to assist Jarboe with her medical bills from a disease picked up on a trip-up to Israel the old year. Somniloquist followed in early 2000.





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James Blood Ulmer

   
Artist: James Blood Ulmer

   Genre(s): 
Jazz
   R&B: Soul
   Avantgarde
   Blues
   

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Discography:


   
 Live Willisau Jazz Festival

   Year: 2006   
Tracks: 9


   
 Birthright

   Year: 2005   
Tracks: 12


   
 Tales of Captain Black

   Year: 1996   
Tracks: 8


   
 Odyssey

   Year: 1996   
Tracks: 8


   
 Are You Glad to Be in America?

   Year: 1995   
Tracks: 10


   
 Black and Blues

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 9


   
 Black Rock

   Year: 1982   
Tracks: 9


   
 Free Lancing

   Year: 1981   
Tracks: 10


   
 LIVE at the Bayrischer Hof

   Year:    
Tracks: 8

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Free jazz has not produced many notable guitarists. Experimental musicians drawn to the guitar take had few jazz role models; accordingly, they've typically looked to rock-based players for stirring. James "Blood" Ulmer is one of the few exceptions -- an outside guitar player wHO has forged a style based mostly on the traditions of African-American vernacular music. Ulmer is an disciple of saxophonist/composer Ornette Coleman's vaguely defined Harmolodic theory, which fundamentally subverts jazz's harmonized element in favour of freely makeshift, non-tonal, or quasi-modal counterpoint. Ulmer plays with a stuttering, vocalic attack; his lines ar oftentimes texturally and chordally based, inflected with the accent of a soul-jazz tenor saxist. That's non to say his sound is untouched by the rock tradition -- the influence of Jimi Hendrix on Ulmer is strong -- merely it's assorted with blues, casimir Funk, and free jazz elements. The outcome euphony is an expressive, hard-edged, aloud amplified hybrid that is, at its best, on a level with the finest of the Harmolodic schooling.


Ulmer began his vocation performing in funk bands, first-class honours degree in Pittsburgh (1959-1964) and later around Columbus, OH (1964-1967). Ulmer spent little Joe years in Detroit before moving to New York in 1971. He landed a nine-month gig at the renowned birthplace of boP, Minton's Playhouse, and played very briefly with Art Blakey. In 1973, he recorded Rashied Ali Quintet with the ex-John Coltrane drummer on the Survival mark. That same yr, he hooked up with Ornette Coleman, whose construct touched Ulmer's euphony thenceforth. The guitarist's recordings from the recent '70s and other '80s show a unequalled assume on his mentor's esthetic. His blues and rock-tinged fine art was, if anything, more than raw and aggressive than Coleman's release jazz and funk-derived music (a reflexion, no dubiety, of Ulmer's chosen cat's-paw), merely no less compelling from either an intellectual or an emotional stand. In 1981, Ulmer lED the start of trine record dates for Columbia, which helped to expose his euphony to a wider populace. Around this time Ulmer began an association with tenor saxist David Murray, Bassist Amin Ali, and drummer Ronald Shannon Jackson. As the Music Revelation Ensemble, this intermittent assemblage (with various other members added and subtracted) would raise a act of intense, free-blowing albums over a straddle of virtually iI decades.


Ulmer's act has varied in quality over the days. In 1987, with the cooperative mathematical group Phalanx (George V Adams, tenor adolphe Sax; Sirone, bass; and Rashied Ali, drums), Ulmer john Drew successfully on the exempt malarky expressionism that made his identify. Generally, withal, Ulmer's interestingness in out jazz waned in the '80s and '90s, to the extent that his music became more and more more structured, rhythmically regular, and (arguably) less inventive. Much of his later work bears stint resemblance to the overstrung free jazz he played to begin with. Nevertheless, '90s recordings with the Music Revelation Ensemble showed him noneffervescent subject of performing convincingly in that mineral vein.


Roue dug deeply into an investigation of the blues as the century turned. First he recorded Memphis Blood: The Sun Sessions with guitar player Veron Reid both performing and producing. The record album besides starred veteran Ulmer sideman Charles Burnham on fiddle. In 2003 he issued No Escape From the Blues, recorded at Electric Lady studio. A thorouhgly psychedlic foul take on the musical style, Reidand Burnham were acquaint in the same roles once more, and old friend Olu Dara stopped up into to bring as well. In 2005 Blood released Birthright, on Joel DOrn's Hyena mark. It is easily his well-nigh intimatre recording. Completely solo in the studio (Thomas Reid in one case once again produced) it contains 10 orignals and two covers of classic reportoire and takes Blood's blues jounrey to an all unexampled level.

Natalie Portman: Jew for Jesus

Natalie Portman's boyfriend isn't the only Messiah look-alike she knows -- she's got a whole posse of 'em!






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Don't You Forget About Simple Minds

The original members of Simple Minds [ tickets ] are set to enter a recording studio in June for what they are calling a "nice experiment," according to a press release. It will be the first time in 27 years that Brian McGee, Derek Forbes, Mick McNeil, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill have worked together.The band plans to spend one week in the studio, hoping to produce at least two new tracks that could be released later in the year. Kerr and Burchill are viewing the reformation--which falls within their 30 year anniversary--as one of many "let's see what happens" ideas that they look forward to working on over the course of the next year. The last time the original band members worked together was on 1981's "Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call" album.The Scottish band, which became popular in the US when their song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" was featured in the hit 1985 movie "The Breakfast Club," also has a short string of UK dates at the end of the year, including a Nov. 29 show at London's Wembley Arena.

Depp, Farrell and Law to complete Ledger film

Heath Ledger's last film will go ahead with Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law as the late actor's replacements, director Terry Gilliam confirmed yesterday.
Ledger was working on fantasy adventure 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' when he died of an accidental overdose in January.
Gilliam said in a statement: "I am grateful to Johnny, Colin and Jude for coming on board and to everyone else who has made it possible for us to finish the film.
"I am delighted that Heath's brilliant performance can be shared with the world. We are looking forward to finishing the movie and, through the film, with a modicum of humility, being able to touch people's hearts and souls as Heath was able to do."
It had been suggested that Ledger's role would be completed using CGI (computer generated imagery) special effects, as happened when Oliver Reed died during the making of 'Gladiator'.
But the film's producers said: "Since the format of the story allows for the preservation of his entire performance, at no point will Heath's work be modified or altered through the use of digital technology. Each of the parts played by Johnny, Colin and Jude is representative of the many aspects of the character that Heath was playing."
The project is going ahead with the blessing and support of Ledger's family, the producers added.
Filming has resumed in Vancouver, Canada, and the movie is likely to be released early next year.
Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment on 22 January after taking an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.
Three days earlier he had filmed scenes for 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' in London.
He left a two-year-old daughter, Matilda, by former partner Michelle Williams.

‘Lost’: Was That the Psychic?

Courtesy of Lost-Forum.com
On last night's Lost finale, after Locke left the Orchid and met up with Richard Alpert and the Others, did you happen to notice this guy? We certainly didn't — our television is only nineteen inches! But an eagle-eyed, HDTV-owning Lost Forum user did, and he points out that it looks a lot like Richard Malkin, the psychic Claire visited in season one — the guy who told her she had to raise Aaron herself and then gave her a ticket for Flight 815. What an interesting, not-unforeseen plot twist!

Sex And The City - The Things They Say 8433

"I don't think there will be another SEX AND THE CITY, I don't think there can be. There have been so many shows recently that have tried to imitate it, and they haven't pulled it off. It has a lot to do with timing." KIM CATTRALL insists no other TV programme will be able to replicate the original.

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Puppets make summer debut

THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS will make their live debut at the Carling Weekender
over the August Bank Holiday.

Frontmen ALEX TURNER of the ARCTIC MONKEYS and MILES KANE
of THE RASCALS have yet to confirm any further shows, so these gigs
will be the first chance fans can hear tracks from their album The Age Of
Understatement live.

The band will play the NME/Radio 1 Stage as co-headliners, prior to previously
announced band THE CRIBS.

After last year’s packed tents for THE ENEMY and THE PIGEON
DETECTIVES expect a similar battle to the barrier on August 22 at Leeds
and August 24 at Reading.

Grendel

   
Artist: Grendel

   Genre(s): 
Electronic
   

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Discography:


   
 Harsh Generation

   Year: 2007   
Tracks: 20


   
 Prescription - Medicine (CD2)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 6


   
 Prescription - Medicine (CD1)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 10

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Fiddy: C-C-C Call Me!

Fiddy's ex Shaniqua Tompkins is ranting again saying the rapper hasn't called to check in on his 10-year-old son since a fire practically destroyed the house where they live, according to the NY Daily News.

Fiddy's baby mama lashed out at reporters who were at the scene of the alleged crime when she returned to pick up some belongings that survived the blaze. She had a message for Mr. Curtis Jackson: be a good daddy and call your son.

Police found a 5-gallon gas container on the property shortly after the fire erupted. Earlier in the week, Shaniqua's new bf (who recently moved into the house of ashes) got into a beef with 50 Cent's bodyguards at a lawyers office. The rapper denies any involvement in the fire and is not a suspect. The fire remains under investigation.

Claymates Stand by their Man

The rest of the world may still be pulling themselves up off the floor after hearing Clay Aiken is going to be a baby daddy, but his loyal friends are gay with excitement.

Music producer David Foster confirmed that his sister is carrying Clay's mini-me and is due this August. On claymanian.com, fans were overjoyed. One fan wrote, "Congratulations! That is going to be one handsome and talented baby." While another loyal fanatic said, "I think the child would be so lucky to have them as parents. ... This is their business and we should not be judging Clay or Jaymes." (via People).

Anything is possible in the land of make believe.

Pete: Don't Mess with my Baby Mama

Pete admits that he lied when asked a few months ago if Ashlee was knocked up, but said he didn't know what to say because he is a boy.

After clearing up the obvious, Pete justified his sin. He said they "wanted to wait until after the first trimester and get a clean bill of health from our doctors before confirming anything, just like any other couple." If only Ashlee and Pete were a normal couple. Pete said his first instinct was to protect and defend his growing baby and is sorry if anyone felt "misinformed." (via Perez)

Party Favors: Prince William Going to Sea ...Manny Ramirez Joins Exclusive Club

William may be royal, but he's not spoiled. Instead of staying home and playing the Wii with his Granny, William is heading out to sea for a 2-month deployment with the British Navy, leaving behind girlfriend Kate Middleton, according to Us. William will assist with hurricane relief and counter-narcotics patrol. ...Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez joined 23 other players in the 500-home run club yesterday. Manny said, "Not everybody has the chance to go and get to 500. I'm just proud to do it."



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Encore! Encore! MSC Cruises Adds Second Big Band Theme Cruise to Winter Caribbean Sailings

Special Oceanview Rates Begin at $879 - and Kids Sail Free

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., MAY 14 -- Because interest in its
previously announced Big Band theme cruise has been so high, MSC Cruises is
bringing the theme cruise back for an encore with special oceanview
stateroom rates.

The line will host a second Big Band theme cruise on MSC Lirica's
10-night Caribbean featuring Panama roundtrip sailing from Fort Lauderdale
on Feb. 22, 2009. The first Big Band cruise is scheduled for MSC Lirica's
10-night Dec. 3, 2008 Deep Caribbean itinerary.

Both sailings will feature the 15-piece Les DeMerle Big Band, with
vocalist Bonnie Eisele. Drummer Les DeMerle has toured and recorded with
the Harry James Big Band and Wayne Newton and has accompanied many top
singers.

The Les DeMerle Big Band is sure to have toes tapping, bodies swaying
and guests singing along to the sounds of Ellington, Basie, James and
Miller, plus Broadway hits, rock classics, hot Latin grooves and
show-stoppers from the '40s through today. The band will also present a
jazz concert and lecture on the Big Band Era.

The Dec. 3 sailing visits San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St.
Maarten; Port Castries, St. Lucia; St. John's, Antigua; Tortola, British
Virgin Islands; and Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic. Rates begin at $699
per person; special oceanview rates begin at $879 per person.

The Feb. 22 itinerary calls at Costa Maya, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa
Rico; Cristobal, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; and Cayo Levantado, Dominican
Republic. Rates begin at $899 per person; special oceanview rates begin at
$1,079 per person.

Both itineraries feature a call at Cayo Levantado, the line's private
paradise experience. There, guests have the option to explore pristine
beaches, enjoy turquoise waters and natural rainforest or view humpback
whales as they arrive in the warmer Caribbean waters to mate and enjoy
their newborns.

On all MSC Cruises' sailings, kids 17 or younger sail free when sharing
a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. All prices are cruise only,
per person, double occupancy. Government fees and taxes for all guests are
additional, as well as a fuel surcharge for the first and second guests in
a stateroom. Prices are subject to availability; certain restrictions
apply.

For more information about MSC Cruises, visit your local travel
professional.




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