Pink Floyd "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Syd Barrett Tribute
Monday, May 4, 2009
Music News & Notes
Prince Says No To Guitar Hero
It's being reported that Prince turned down an offer from Activision to have his music in the Guitar Hero video game franchise. On last week's Tavis Smiley show, he commented:
"I just think it's more important that kids learn how to actually play the guitar. It's a tough instrument. It's not easy. It took me a long time, and it was frustrating at first. And you just have to stick with it, and it's cool for people who don't have time to learn the chords or ain't interested in it. But to play music is one of the greatest things."
A sign of the times, hopefully....
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New Augury Album “Fragmentary Evidence” Out August 11th
After 5 years and numerous lineup changes, Canadian progressive death metal masters Augury are finally set to release another album. “Fragmentary Evidence” comes out on August 11th in the US.
Since “Concealed” came out in 2004, the band has replaced former drummer Étienne Gallo with newcomer Antoine Baril, and female vocalist Gabrielle Borgia also left the band. If the two promo songs released in 2006 are any indication however, the new album will see Augury developing and streamlining their approach to death metal while still retaining the progressive approach that set them apart on their debut. Both tracks on the promo, ‘Skyless’ and ‘Faith Puppeteers’ will also appear on the new release.
“Fragmentary Evidence” is definitely a release to watch out for if you’re a fan of progressive and technical death metal. Check Augury’s MySpace page for updates and eventually samples of their new album.
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New Wolfmother Music
Aussie rockers Wolfmother debuted their new lineup for hundreds of eager fans at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum this past Friday night. The recently reconstituted band previewed several hard-rocking tracks from their forthcoming album, Cosmic Egg, at the sold-out show. Curly-haired frontman Andrew Stockdale — the only remaining member since two-thirds of the trio left in 2008 due to “irreconcilable personal and musical differences” — put his new group through the paces as they ironed out the kinks of their embryonic incarnation.
It's being reported that Prince turned down an offer from Activision to have his music in the Guitar Hero video game franchise. On last week's Tavis Smiley show, he commented:
"I just think it's more important that kids learn how to actually play the guitar. It's a tough instrument. It's not easy. It took me a long time, and it was frustrating at first. And you just have to stick with it, and it's cool for people who don't have time to learn the chords or ain't interested in it. But to play music is one of the greatest things."
A sign of the times, hopefully....
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New Augury Album “Fragmentary Evidence” Out August 11th
After 5 years and numerous lineup changes, Canadian progressive death metal masters Augury are finally set to release another album. “Fragmentary Evidence” comes out on August 11th in the US.
Since “Concealed” came out in 2004, the band has replaced former drummer Étienne Gallo with newcomer Antoine Baril, and female vocalist Gabrielle Borgia also left the band. If the two promo songs released in 2006 are any indication however, the new album will see Augury developing and streamlining their approach to death metal while still retaining the progressive approach that set them apart on their debut. Both tracks on the promo, ‘Skyless’ and ‘Faith Puppeteers’ will also appear on the new release.
“Fragmentary Evidence” is definitely a release to watch out for if you’re a fan of progressive and technical death metal. Check Augury’s MySpace page for updates and eventually samples of their new album.
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New Wolfmother Music
Aussie rockers Wolfmother debuted their new lineup for hundreds of eager fans at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum this past Friday night. The recently reconstituted band previewed several hard-rocking tracks from their forthcoming album, Cosmic Egg, at the sold-out show. Curly-haired frontman Andrew Stockdale — the only remaining member since two-thirds of the trio left in 2008 due to “irreconcilable personal and musical differences” — put his new group through the paces as they ironed out the kinks of their embryonic incarnation.
New Vinyl Releases
New vinyl being reissued soon, the classics never get old!
May 12, 2009
Anthrax - Fist Full of Metal (3-LP)
Steve Earle - Townes (2-LP)
Ace Frehley - Greatest Hits Live (Picture Disc)
Warren Haynes - Tales of Ordinary Madness
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May 19, 2009
Leonard Cohen - Live Songs
Leonard Cohen - New Skin for the Old Ceremony
Leonard Cohen - Songs from a Room
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate
Jethro Tull - Live at Montreux 2003
Booker T. Jones - Potato Hole
King Crimson - Eyes Wide Open
Allen Toussaint - The Bright Mississippi (2-LPs/1-CD)
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June 2, 2009
Alice Cooper - School's Out
Deep Purple - History, Hits and Highlights 1968-1976
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - On Tour with Eric Clapton
Faces - A Nod Is as Good as a Wink...to a Blind Horse
UFO - The Visitor
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June 16, 2009
Beach Boys - Sunflower
Beach Boys - Surf's Up
Beastie Boys - Ill Communication (Remastered) (2-LPs)
Merle Haggard - Mama Tried
John Lennon - Live Peace In Toronto
Megadeath - So Far, So Good, So What
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Freaky Styley
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother's Milk
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Uplift Mofo Party Plan
Roxy Music - Country Life
Roxy Music - Stranded
Sex Pistols - Sex, Anarchy & Rock N' Roll Swindle
May 12, 2009
Anthrax - Fist Full of Metal (3-LP)
Steve Earle - Townes (2-LP)
Ace Frehley - Greatest Hits Live (Picture Disc)
Warren Haynes - Tales of Ordinary Madness
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May 19, 2009
Leonard Cohen - Live Songs
Leonard Cohen - New Skin for the Old Ceremony
Leonard Cohen - Songs from a Room
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate
Jethro Tull - Live at Montreux 2003
Booker T. Jones - Potato Hole
King Crimson - Eyes Wide Open
Allen Toussaint - The Bright Mississippi (2-LPs/1-CD)
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June 2, 2009
Alice Cooper - School's Out
Deep Purple - History, Hits and Highlights 1968-1976
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - On Tour with Eric Clapton
Faces - A Nod Is as Good as a Wink...to a Blind Horse
UFO - The Visitor
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June 16, 2009
Beach Boys - Sunflower
Beach Boys - Surf's Up
Beastie Boys - Ill Communication (Remastered) (2-LPs)
Merle Haggard - Mama Tried
John Lennon - Live Peace In Toronto
Megadeath - So Far, So Good, So What
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Freaky Styley
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother's Milk
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Uplift Mofo Party Plan
Roxy Music - Country Life
Roxy Music - Stranded
Sex Pistols - Sex, Anarchy & Rock N' Roll Swindle
Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales
Week Ending 05/02/2009
1. 45 - Joy Divison "An Ideal For Living" Enigma Original - $3,938.88 - Start: $500.00 - Bids: 35
2. 12″ - Led Zeppelin “Road Box” - $3,355.00 Start: $0.01 Bids: 68
3. 45 - Nirvana "Love Buzz" 383/1000 Sub Pop - $2,849.00 - Start: $5999.99 - Bids: Best Offer
4. LP - Sylvie Vartan Panel Deluxe 2LP Box Set Japan SEALED - $2000.00 - Start: $2000.00 - Bids: 1
5. LP - Aguatrubia self-titled Arena Chile - $1,934.00 - Start: $9.98 - Bids: 15
The Joy Divison 7" on Enigma keeps rising in value and gets the #1 spot for the second time this year, selling for over $3.9k. Two more old friends get the next two spots on this week's Top 5, the Led Zeppelin album catalogue on 12" vinyl bids up past $3.3k, while a low numbered Nirvana "Love Buzz" 7" does very well on a Best Offer at a dollar less than halfway over $2.8k.
French Ye-Ye singer, Sylvie Vartan, gets the #4 spot with a Japanese double LP set that gets its asking price at $2k. And last, a Chilean Psych LP sells for over $1.9k
As always, thanks to Norm at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data!
1. 45 - Joy Divison "An Ideal For Living" Enigma Original - $3,938.88 - Start: $500.00 - Bids: 35
2. 12″ - Led Zeppelin “Road Box” - $3,355.00 Start: $0.01 Bids: 68
3. 45 - Nirvana "Love Buzz" 383/1000 Sub Pop - $2,849.00 - Start: $5999.99 - Bids: Best Offer
4. LP - Sylvie Vartan Panel Deluxe 2LP Box Set Japan SEALED - $2000.00 - Start: $2000.00 - Bids: 1
5. LP - Aguatrubia self-titled Arena Chile - $1,934.00 - Start: $9.98 - Bids: 15
The Joy Divison 7" on Enigma keeps rising in value and gets the #1 spot for the second time this year, selling for over $3.9k. Two more old friends get the next two spots on this week's Top 5, the Led Zeppelin album catalogue on 12" vinyl bids up past $3.3k, while a low numbered Nirvana "Love Buzz" 7" does very well on a Best Offer at a dollar less than halfway over $2.8k.
French Ye-Ye singer, Sylvie Vartan, gets the #4 spot with a Japanese double LP set that gets its asking price at $2k. And last, a Chilean Psych LP sells for over $1.9k
As always, thanks to Norm at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data!