Week Ending 04/19/2008
1) LP - Bob Dylan "John Wesley Harding" Red Vinyl LP - $10,655.55
2) LP - The Bachs "Out of the Bachs" Private Press LP - $8,450.00
3) 12" - Madonna "Like A Virgin" alternative jacket hand crafted by Basquiat - $8,100.00
4) LP - The Savages "Black Scorpio" INDIA Psych - $3,200.00
5) 45rpm - Nirvana "Love Buzz" Sub Pop - $2,950.00
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales
Week Ending 04/19/2008
1) LP - Bob Dylan "John Wesley Harding" Red Vinyl LP - $10,655.55
2) LP - The Bachs "Out of the Bachs" Private Press LP - $8,450.00
3) 12" - Madonna "Like A Virgin" alternative jacket hand crafted by Basquiat - $8,100.00
4) LP - The Savages "Black Scorpio" INDIA Psych - $3,200.00
5) 45rpm - Nirvana "Love Buzz" Sub Pop - $2,950.00
1) LP - Bob Dylan "John Wesley Harding" Red Vinyl LP - $10,655.55
2) LP - The Bachs "Out of the Bachs" Private Press LP - $8,450.00
3) 12" - Madonna "Like A Virgin" alternative jacket hand crafted by Basquiat - $8,100.00
4) LP - The Savages "Black Scorpio" INDIA Psych - $3,200.00
5) 45rpm - Nirvana "Love Buzz" Sub Pop - $2,950.00
Friday, May 9, 2008
Milan Records To Release Its Classic Soundtracks
Milan Records To Release Its Classic Soundtracks On 180-Gram LPs
Release Date: May 7th, 2008
Each month Milan Records will release one of its classic soundtracks on double 180-gram LPs featuring beautiful packaging and sound.
Milan Records, having celebrated its 30 year anniversary as a premiere soundtrack label, is proud to announce the launch of its classic and historic soundtrack series on vinyl. The LPs will be packaged in double gatefold jackets and pressed on 180-gram vinyl for optimal sound quality.
The series began in April 2008 with the release of the soundtrack to Guillermo Del Torro’s highly lauded Pan’s Labyrinth. This score was composed by Javier Navarrete and was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Original Score.
In May, Milan Records will release the soundtrack to David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, composed by legendary composer, Angelo Badalamenti. It will be followed by the soundtrack to the Civil War epic, Gettysburg, composed by Randy Edelman.
There are many other projects in the pipeline for 2008 and 2009, such as the soundtracks to City of God, Tsotsi, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and many others….
Titles currently available on double 180-gram LP:
• Pan’s Labyrinth OST – composed by Javier Navarrete (released April 8, 2008)
• Mulholland Drive OST – composed by Angelo Badalamenti (released May 6, 2008)
• Gettysburg OST will be available on June 10, 2008.
• City of God OST will be available on August 26, 2008.
Source:
www.soundtrack.net
Submitted by Jean-Christophe Chamboredon (jc.chamboredon@milanrecords.com)
Release Date: May 7th, 2008
Each month Milan Records will release one of its classic soundtracks on double 180-gram LPs featuring beautiful packaging and sound.
Milan Records, having celebrated its 30 year anniversary as a premiere soundtrack label, is proud to announce the launch of its classic and historic soundtrack series on vinyl. The LPs will be packaged in double gatefold jackets and pressed on 180-gram vinyl for optimal sound quality.
The series began in April 2008 with the release of the soundtrack to Guillermo Del Torro’s highly lauded Pan’s Labyrinth. This score was composed by Javier Navarrete and was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Original Score.
In May, Milan Records will release the soundtrack to David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, composed by legendary composer, Angelo Badalamenti. It will be followed by the soundtrack to the Civil War epic, Gettysburg, composed by Randy Edelman.
There are many other projects in the pipeline for 2008 and 2009, such as the soundtracks to City of God, Tsotsi, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and many others….
Titles currently available on double 180-gram LP:
• Pan’s Labyrinth OST – composed by Javier Navarrete (released April 8, 2008)
• Mulholland Drive OST – composed by Angelo Badalamenti (released May 6, 2008)
• Gettysburg OST will be available on June 10, 2008.
• City of God OST will be available on August 26, 2008.
Source:
www.soundtrack.net
Submitted by Jean-Christophe Chamboredon (jc.chamboredon@milanrecords.com)
This Date In Music History- May 9
Birthday wishes to Lou Reed, who was born in 1945.
Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer Hank Snow turns 83.
Chuck Berry started his first U.K. tour in London in 1964, supported by the Animals, Carl Perkins and the Nashville Teens. (would have loved to be there!)
Billy Joel was born in Hicksville, Long Island, N.Y. in 1949. He receives a Grammy Legends Award in 1990. His three No. 1 hits are "We Didn't Start the Fire" in 1990, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" in 1980 and "Tell Her About It" in 1983.
Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield and Poco was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1944.
Singer Tommy Roe was born in Atlanta in 1942. His No. 1 hits are "Dizzy" in 1969 and "Shelia" in 1962.
In 2001, James Myers, whose 2-minute, 8-second tune "Rock Around the Clock" is considered the granddaddy of all rock'n'roll songs, died of leukemia at age 81. Myers wrote the song with Max Freedman in 1953. Bill Haley & His Comets recorded it in 1954.
In 1939, Mahalia Jackson popularized one of Thomas Dorsey's greatest compositions, "There Will Be Peace In the Valley."
The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull and Donovan all watch Bob Dylan play Royal Albert Hall in London in 1965.
Brian Wilson held his first-ever solo concert, in St. Charles, Illinois in 1998.
In 1974, Rock critic John Landau wrote, "I saw rock 'n' roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen" (Landau later produces and manages Bruce).
Dave Prater of Sam & Dave was born in Ocilla, Georgia in 1937. The group's biggest hit is the 1967 No. 2 song "Soul Man." He died in a car accident on April 9, 1988.
"Hello Dolly," by Louis Armstrong, knocked the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" off the top of the American singles chart in 1964. But at No. 2 was "Do You Want to Know a Secret." And at No. 35 was the Beatles' "Thank You Girl."
Paul Heaton, the singer with the Housemartins and the Beautiful South was born in Birkenhead, England in 1962.
Also in 1962, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan was born in Epping, England.
Guitarist Nokie Edwards of the Ventures was born in 1939. The surf rockers went to No. 2 in 1960 with "Walk Don't Run."
Sonny Curtis, who started his career playing with Buddy Holly and wrote songs for the Everly Brothers and Hank Williams Jr., was born in Meadow, Texas in 1937.
In 1962, Brian Epstein met with EMI producer George Martin. Martin signed the Beatles to record demos on June 4, 1962. It was their first recording contract.
Tom Petersson, bassist with Cheap Trick, was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1950.
In 1959, 16 year-old Wayne Newton made his Las Vegas debut at the Freemont Hotel. That first booking, scheduled to last two weeks, stretched into three years. Newton went on to become the king of the Vegas showrooms, earning close to $20-million a year.
1970- The Guess Who hit the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 with "American Woman". The song was born by accident when guitarist Randy Bachman was playing a heavy riff on stage after he had broken a string and the band had taken a break. The other members joined in on the jam, and Burton Cummings started singing the first thing that came into his head. A fan in the audience had it all on tape and presented it to the group after the show. It was quickly developed into a full song in the studio and ended up spending 3 weeks at the top of the US singles chart. It made #19 in the UK.
In 1988, several US department stores refuse to stock the newly released Prince album, "Lovesexy" because of its cover photo, which features a nude picture of him.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor refused to perform on NBC-TV's Saturday Night Live in 1990, after shock comedian Andrew Dice Clay was named as the host. Two years later, O'Connor did some shocking of her own when she ripped up a picture of the Pope on the same show. Great career move.
Blues singer/harmonica player Lester Butler, 39, died of a drug overdose in Los Angeles in 1998. Butler gained prominence as the front man for the Red Devils, who played a long residency at the King King in L.A. in the early '90s.
Also in 1998, Puff Daddy and Jimmy Page are musical guests on "Saturday Night Live." The two perform their collaboration "Come To Me," which borrows heavily from Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir."
Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer Hank Snow turns 83.
Chuck Berry started his first U.K. tour in London in 1964, supported by the Animals, Carl Perkins and the Nashville Teens. (would have loved to be there!)
Billy Joel was born in Hicksville, Long Island, N.Y. in 1949. He receives a Grammy Legends Award in 1990. His three No. 1 hits are "We Didn't Start the Fire" in 1990, "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" in 1980 and "Tell Her About It" in 1983.
Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield and Poco was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1944.
Singer Tommy Roe was born in Atlanta in 1942. His No. 1 hits are "Dizzy" in 1969 and "Shelia" in 1962.
In 2001, James Myers, whose 2-minute, 8-second tune "Rock Around the Clock" is considered the granddaddy of all rock'n'roll songs, died of leukemia at age 81. Myers wrote the song with Max Freedman in 1953. Bill Haley & His Comets recorded it in 1954.
In 1939, Mahalia Jackson popularized one of Thomas Dorsey's greatest compositions, "There Will Be Peace In the Valley."
The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Marianne Faithfull and Donovan all watch Bob Dylan play Royal Albert Hall in London in 1965.
Brian Wilson held his first-ever solo concert, in St. Charles, Illinois in 1998.
In 1974, Rock critic John Landau wrote, "I saw rock 'n' roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen" (Landau later produces and manages Bruce).
Dave Prater of Sam & Dave was born in Ocilla, Georgia in 1937. The group's biggest hit is the 1967 No. 2 song "Soul Man." He died in a car accident on April 9, 1988.
"Hello Dolly," by Louis Armstrong, knocked the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" off the top of the American singles chart in 1964. But at No. 2 was "Do You Want to Know a Secret." And at No. 35 was the Beatles' "Thank You Girl."
Paul Heaton, the singer with the Housemartins and the Beautiful South was born in Birkenhead, England in 1962.
Also in 1962, Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan was born in Epping, England.
Guitarist Nokie Edwards of the Ventures was born in 1939. The surf rockers went to No. 2 in 1960 with "Walk Don't Run."
Sonny Curtis, who started his career playing with Buddy Holly and wrote songs for the Everly Brothers and Hank Williams Jr., was born in Meadow, Texas in 1937.
In 1962, Brian Epstein met with EMI producer George Martin. Martin signed the Beatles to record demos on June 4, 1962. It was their first recording contract.
Tom Petersson, bassist with Cheap Trick, was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1950.
In 1959, 16 year-old Wayne Newton made his Las Vegas debut at the Freemont Hotel. That first booking, scheduled to last two weeks, stretched into three years. Newton went on to become the king of the Vegas showrooms, earning close to $20-million a year.
1970- The Guess Who hit the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 with "American Woman". The song was born by accident when guitarist Randy Bachman was playing a heavy riff on stage after he had broken a string and the band had taken a break. The other members joined in on the jam, and Burton Cummings started singing the first thing that came into his head. A fan in the audience had it all on tape and presented it to the group after the show. It was quickly developed into a full song in the studio and ended up spending 3 weeks at the top of the US singles chart. It made #19 in the UK.
In 1988, several US department stores refuse to stock the newly released Prince album, "Lovesexy" because of its cover photo, which features a nude picture of him.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor refused to perform on NBC-TV's Saturday Night Live in 1990, after shock comedian Andrew Dice Clay was named as the host. Two years later, O'Connor did some shocking of her own when she ripped up a picture of the Pope on the same show. Great career move.
Blues singer/harmonica player Lester Butler, 39, died of a drug overdose in Los Angeles in 1998. Butler gained prominence as the front man for the Red Devils, who played a long residency at the King King in L.A. in the early '90s.
Also in 1998, Puff Daddy and Jimmy Page are musical guests on "Saturday Night Live." The two perform their collaboration "Come To Me," which borrows heavily from Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir."
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Andreas Templin plays Bach
This from andreas-templin.blogspot.com
Andreas Templin's new work "Andreas Templin plays Bach" will premiere May 10th at this year's KunstVlaai A.P.I. Amsterdam. The artwork is a vinyl-record with music of Johann Sebastian Bach and is entirely whisteled by Andreas Templin.
At KunstVlaai a selection of tracks will be available to hear, the cover will be introduced in form of a display and pre-orders for the album will be taken from now on.
The album will be available in an edition of ten plus the album together with display in an edition of five.
The record-cover was photographed by Felix Broede. The album was recorded at the studio of Eric von Robertson in Amsterdam. It is produced with the kind support of Ingken Wagner. The mixing and pre-mastering will be conducted at the studio of Zoy Winterstein. The vinyl-record will be available from beginning June, a record-release party is being planned in Berlin. I would like to thank especially all of the above mentioned persons for their kind support.
Andreas Templin's new work "Andreas Templin plays Bach" will premiere May 10th at this year's KunstVlaai A.P.I. Amsterdam. The artwork is a vinyl-record with music of Johann Sebastian Bach and is entirely whisteled by Andreas Templin.
At KunstVlaai a selection of tracks will be available to hear, the cover will be introduced in form of a display and pre-orders for the album will be taken from now on.
The album will be available in an edition of ten plus the album together with display in an edition of five.
The record-cover was photographed by Felix Broede. The album was recorded at the studio of Eric von Robertson in Amsterdam. It is produced with the kind support of Ingken Wagner. The mixing and pre-mastering will be conducted at the studio of Zoy Winterstein. The vinyl-record will be available from beginning June, a record-release party is being planned in Berlin. I would like to thank especially all of the above mentioned persons for their kind support.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Wonder Years announce limited vinyl release
The Wonder Years announced their plans to release a new 7" titled "Won't Be Pathetic Forever." The record is set to come out June 10th on No Sleep Records. The band also put up a new song from the 7 inch, "You're Not Salinger. Get over It.", on myspace.
Message From The Band
"The first pressing of the record is limited to 500 copies on orange, brown and purple vinyl and includes hand silk-screened covers that vary in color depending on the color of the vinyl you get. Pre-orders are up now here. Here's what the band had to say about the release: The record begins with the words "head above water this year, boys," and I think thats really what it all boils down to. "Won't Be Pathetic Forever" is all about getting your shit together. It's about DIY touring with your best friends and coming home to an empty town and just moving on in life. We're really proud of these songs and of each other. I think we're just getting to where we need to be, and we'll see you all on tour this summer, June 21st to August 1st with a bunch of dope bands. "My friends and I, we're all fucked on the inside. We don't let it run our lives."
Source: http://www.absolutepunk.net
Message From The Band
"The first pressing of the record is limited to 500 copies on orange, brown and purple vinyl and includes hand silk-screened covers that vary in color depending on the color of the vinyl you get. Pre-orders are up now here. Here's what the band had to say about the release: The record begins with the words "head above water this year, boys," and I think thats really what it all boils down to. "Won't Be Pathetic Forever" is all about getting your shit together. It's about DIY touring with your best friends and coming home to an empty town and just moving on in life. We're really proud of these songs and of each other. I think we're just getting to where we need to be, and we'll see you all on tour this summer, June 21st to August 1st with a bunch of dope bands. "My friends and I, we're all fucked on the inside. We don't let it run our lives."
Source: http://www.absolutepunk.net
LAMB OF GOD vinyl album edition of ‘New American Gospel’ now available
Prosthetic Records is pleased to announce the release of the vinyl edition of LAMB OF GOD’s debut album, ‘New American Gospel,’ featuring all 10 songs remastered along with “Nippon,” a bonus track previously only available on Japanese pressings of the record, and three early demo tracks across a double LP gatefold with altered artwork and exclusive poster. The LP edition is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide and is now available here (http://www.indiemerchstore.com/prostheticrecords/?s=&c=88).
Since the 2000 release of ‘New American Gospel,’ LAMB OF GOD has gone on to release ‘As The Palaces Burn’ and the ‘Terror And Hubris’ before signing with Epic Records for the band’s next three albums, ‘Ashes Of The Wake,’ ‘Killadelphia,’ and ‘Sacrament,’ as well as the forthcoming DVD release ‘Walk With Me In Hell,’ as well as several appearances on Ozzfest and hugely successful headlining tours both Stateside and in Europe.
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Bob Deutsch
Prosthetic Records / Publicity
11664 National Blvd. #413
Los Angeles, CA 90064
P (310) 391.5569
F (310) 391.5593
AIM: BobProsthetic
bob@prostheticrecords.com
www.prostheticrecords.com
Since the 2000 release of ‘New American Gospel,’ LAMB OF GOD has gone on to release ‘As The Palaces Burn’ and the ‘Terror And Hubris’ before signing with Epic Records for the band’s next three albums, ‘Ashes Of The Wake,’ ‘Killadelphia,’ and ‘Sacrament,’ as well as the forthcoming DVD release ‘Walk With Me In Hell,’ as well as several appearances on Ozzfest and hugely successful headlining tours both Stateside and in Europe.
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Bob Deutsch
Prosthetic Records / Publicity
11664 National Blvd. #413
Los Angeles, CA 90064
P (310) 391.5569
F (310) 391.5593
AIM: BobProsthetic
bob@prostheticrecords.com
www.prostheticrecords.com
This Date In Music History- May 7
In 1958, the Champs performed their No. 1 hit "Tequila" on American Bandstand.
"Don't Leave Me This Way" singer Thelma Houston was born in Leland, Mississippi in 1943.
Johnny Maestro of the Crests ("Sixteen Candles") and the Brooklyn Bridge ("The Worst That Could Happen") turns 69.
Keith ("98.6") is 59.
Jimmy Ruffin ("What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted") turns 69.
Bill Danoff of the Starland Vocal Band ("Afternoon Delight") is 63.
In 2003, the Who’s Pete Townshend was cleared of possessing child pornography, but was placed on Britain's Sex Offenders Register for five years. The Who guitarist admitted viewing kiddie porn on the Internet while researching child abuse
"Rock Around The Clock" was released by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1955.
Also in 1955, Ray Charles reached the top of the US R&B chart for the first time with "I Got A Woman.”
A judge in Macon, Georgia dismissed a wrongful death suit against Ozzy Osbourne in 1991. A local couple failed to prove their son was inspired to attempt suicide by Ozzy's music.
In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel's "I Am a Rock" entered the Hot 100. In its eleven week chart run, it peaked at #3.
The Mamas and Papas hit #1 in the US with "Monday, Monday" in 1966, a song that the group would later admit that they didn't really like. The record made it to #3 in the UK.
In 1973, George Harrison released "Give Me Love," which became his second #1 single.
Ten weeks after entering the Billboard singles chart in 1977, The Eagles' masterpiece, "Hotel California" became the band's fourth US #1 hit. It made #8 in the UK. The Hotel California album saw the introduction into the band of guitarist and crazy man, Joe Walsh. He traded licks with Don Felder throughout “Hotel California’s” six and a half minutes.
In 1994, Randy Bachman led 1,322 guitarists who had gathered in Vancouver to play Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "Takin' Care of Business", for 68 minutes and 40 seconds. Now that’s what jammin’ is all about!
Eddie Rabbitt, the Country star who crossed over to the Pop chart with "I Love A Rainy Night" and "Drivin' My Life Away", died on May 7th, 1998 of lung cancer at the age of 56. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in East Orange, N.J., Rabbitt took a bus to Nashville in 1968 and came to prominence two years later when Elvis Presley recorded his "Kentucky Rain."
Rudy Maugeri, the baritone voice of the 1950s doo-wop group, the Crew Cuts, died of pancreatic cancer on May 7, 2004, at his home in Las Vegas. He was 73. Taking their name from a popular hair style of the day, the quartet formed in Toronto and went on to have several hits in the US, including the number one "Sh-Boom" in 1954 and the number three "Earth Angel" in 1955.
"Don't Leave Me This Way" singer Thelma Houston was born in Leland, Mississippi in 1943.
Johnny Maestro of the Crests ("Sixteen Candles") and the Brooklyn Bridge ("The Worst That Could Happen") turns 69.
Keith ("98.6") is 59.
Jimmy Ruffin ("What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted") turns 69.
Bill Danoff of the Starland Vocal Band ("Afternoon Delight") is 63.
In 2003, the Who’s Pete Townshend was cleared of possessing child pornography, but was placed on Britain's Sex Offenders Register for five years. The Who guitarist admitted viewing kiddie porn on the Internet while researching child abuse
"Rock Around The Clock" was released by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1955.
Also in 1955, Ray Charles reached the top of the US R&B chart for the first time with "I Got A Woman.”
A judge in Macon, Georgia dismissed a wrongful death suit against Ozzy Osbourne in 1991. A local couple failed to prove their son was inspired to attempt suicide by Ozzy's music.
In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel's "I Am a Rock" entered the Hot 100. In its eleven week chart run, it peaked at #3.
The Mamas and Papas hit #1 in the US with "Monday, Monday" in 1966, a song that the group would later admit that they didn't really like. The record made it to #3 in the UK.
In 1973, George Harrison released "Give Me Love," which became his second #1 single.
Ten weeks after entering the Billboard singles chart in 1977, The Eagles' masterpiece, "Hotel California" became the band's fourth US #1 hit. It made #8 in the UK. The Hotel California album saw the introduction into the band of guitarist and crazy man, Joe Walsh. He traded licks with Don Felder throughout “Hotel California’s” six and a half minutes.
In 1994, Randy Bachman led 1,322 guitarists who had gathered in Vancouver to play Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "Takin' Care of Business", for 68 minutes and 40 seconds. Now that’s what jammin’ is all about!
Eddie Rabbitt, the Country star who crossed over to the Pop chart with "I Love A Rainy Night" and "Drivin' My Life Away", died on May 7th, 1998 of lung cancer at the age of 56. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in East Orange, N.J., Rabbitt took a bus to Nashville in 1968 and came to prominence two years later when Elvis Presley recorded his "Kentucky Rain."
Rudy Maugeri, the baritone voice of the 1950s doo-wop group, the Crew Cuts, died of pancreatic cancer on May 7, 2004, at his home in Las Vegas. He was 73. Taking their name from a popular hair style of the day, the quartet formed in Toronto and went on to have several hits in the US, including the number one "Sh-Boom" in 1954 and the number three "Earth Angel" in 1955.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Project-43 Worldwide Talent United
As I continue my writings for the 'All Indie- All The Time' Internet Radio Station www.ilike2rock.net, DJ Tom turned me on to a fantastic new band. Their music is special, not only in the way it is being created, but there is certainly a aura of musical magic going on. Read on:
Project-43
Worldwide Talent United
by Robert Benson
Can a heavy metal rock group release a CD without having ever being in the same room together or to have never met face to face? Amazingly, it is being done; and quite remarkably. Project-43 is one of the first “Internet” groups to record, mix, produce and engineer a CD from three different countries and five locations around the world.
Meet Project-43, five exceptionally talented musicians from different parts of the globe. After band mates Charlie Wardick (who hails from the state of Arizona, USA) and Steve M. Mann (from Wisconsin, USA) hooked up on Usenet in the alt.guitar newsgroup, they knew that they had happened upon something special.
Using this framework, the two enlisted other musicians to join in their cyberspace journey. When Antti Heikkinen (Finland) was added on vocals, things began to gel. The group then added Scotland’s Scott Wallace to play drums and the NYC guitar virtuoso Christopher Bell-Boudreaux to complete the quintet.
Their debut CD “Silence The Quiet” was released and met with rave reviews. But it is their follow up CD called “Ticket To Infinity” that proves that this is not a novelty act and that creating intoxicating heavy metal music in this unique process can not only be done, but accomplished with awe inspiring adventure.
Logistics make it difficult to all get together, but that is not an obstacle. As Steve explains:
“We have really progressed on this new CD; it shows our growth and improvement as a group. One person may come up with an idea for a song, then the others download this ‘model’ and start to add their parts and the mixing process begins. We don’t have some of the personality issues or conflicts that other bands have; our process is very accommodating to growth and helps us move forward. We feel we are on the cutting edge of recording and marketing and like to feel that we are moving forward in the right direction; kind of a modern spin as well as a new model of music creativity.”
After a listen to their new CD, one can hear elements of some of the band member’s influences, such as the Scorpions, Judas Priest, Queensryche or even a heavy set from Foreigner. But what Project-43 does so eloquently is meld these aforementioned groups, classic rock qualities, and heavy guitars and move them progressively into the new millennium.
The cut, “Bye Bye” has a classic blend of eerie lyrical content blended perfectly with instrumental mastery, fast guitar licks and the powerhouse pipes of lead singer Antti Heikkinen. “Secrets Never To Be Told” would be right at home on any classic rock album by Uriah Heep, complete with rich vocals, heavy rock guitars and a rapid-fire lead that adds a unique harmony to the lead vocals.
The cut “In Exile” could remind some if Alice In Chains unplugged, with smart lyrics and crisp acoustics, with tasty contributions from all five musicians. “Silence The Quiet” is full of classic Scorpions-like riffology, with complex instrumental structures and superlative vocals and I could see it bolting to the top of the heavy metal charts.
Their whole CD is full of energized music, heavy guitars and bass lines and expert musicianship. Comparing Project-43 to other bands may be a compliment, but it is their unique methods of making emotionally charged rock and roll that makes them genre defining and captures the essence of their collective musicianship.
Could Project-43 be called musical experimentalists? If so, the group has definitely laid the groundwork for others to attempt to make music in this intuitive manner. But I doubt that any group can match the hard-edged, slashing guitar riffs and seminal melodic invention that Project-43 has already mastered. Cyber group, novelty act? Not a chance- their songs are a musical collective of hard, heavy rock that will soon take the music world to a whole different level.
Visit the band:
www.ilike2rock.net/members/128/
www.project-43.com
Project-43
Worldwide Talent United
by Robert Benson
Can a heavy metal rock group release a CD without having ever being in the same room together or to have never met face to face? Amazingly, it is being done; and quite remarkably. Project-43 is one of the first “Internet” groups to record, mix, produce and engineer a CD from three different countries and five locations around the world.
Meet Project-43, five exceptionally talented musicians from different parts of the globe. After band mates Charlie Wardick (who hails from the state of Arizona, USA) and Steve M. Mann (from Wisconsin, USA) hooked up on Usenet in the alt.guitar newsgroup, they knew that they had happened upon something special.
Using this framework, the two enlisted other musicians to join in their cyberspace journey. When Antti Heikkinen (Finland) was added on vocals, things began to gel. The group then added Scotland’s Scott Wallace to play drums and the NYC guitar virtuoso Christopher Bell-Boudreaux to complete the quintet.
Their debut CD “Silence The Quiet” was released and met with rave reviews. But it is their follow up CD called “Ticket To Infinity” that proves that this is not a novelty act and that creating intoxicating heavy metal music in this unique process can not only be done, but accomplished with awe inspiring adventure.
Logistics make it difficult to all get together, but that is not an obstacle. As Steve explains:
“We have really progressed on this new CD; it shows our growth and improvement as a group. One person may come up with an idea for a song, then the others download this ‘model’ and start to add their parts and the mixing process begins. We don’t have some of the personality issues or conflicts that other bands have; our process is very accommodating to growth and helps us move forward. We feel we are on the cutting edge of recording and marketing and like to feel that we are moving forward in the right direction; kind of a modern spin as well as a new model of music creativity.”
After a listen to their new CD, one can hear elements of some of the band member’s influences, such as the Scorpions, Judas Priest, Queensryche or even a heavy set from Foreigner. But what Project-43 does so eloquently is meld these aforementioned groups, classic rock qualities, and heavy guitars and move them progressively into the new millennium.
The cut, “Bye Bye” has a classic blend of eerie lyrical content blended perfectly with instrumental mastery, fast guitar licks and the powerhouse pipes of lead singer Antti Heikkinen. “Secrets Never To Be Told” would be right at home on any classic rock album by Uriah Heep, complete with rich vocals, heavy rock guitars and a rapid-fire lead that adds a unique harmony to the lead vocals.
The cut “In Exile” could remind some if Alice In Chains unplugged, with smart lyrics and crisp acoustics, with tasty contributions from all five musicians. “Silence The Quiet” is full of classic Scorpions-like riffology, with complex instrumental structures and superlative vocals and I could see it bolting to the top of the heavy metal charts.
Their whole CD is full of energized music, heavy guitars and bass lines and expert musicianship. Comparing Project-43 to other bands may be a compliment, but it is their unique methods of making emotionally charged rock and roll that makes them genre defining and captures the essence of their collective musicianship.
Could Project-43 be called musical experimentalists? If so, the group has definitely laid the groundwork for others to attempt to make music in this intuitive manner. But I doubt that any group can match the hard-edged, slashing guitar riffs and seminal melodic invention that Project-43 has already mastered. Cyber group, novelty act? Not a chance- their songs are a musical collective of hard, heavy rock that will soon take the music world to a whole different level.
Visit the band:
www.ilike2rock.net/members/128/
www.project-43.com
This Date In Music History- May 5
In 1962, The Shirelles were presented with a gold record for "Soldier Boy", a song that was recorded in one take and originally intended as an album filler. It was the second million seller for them, following their first number one hit, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". The girls would later find the US Top 10 again with "Dedicated to the One I Love", "Mama Said", "Baby It's You" and "Foolish Little Girl".
Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, California in 1968.
The late Johnnie Taylor ("Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone") was born in 1937.
Michael Murphey ("Wildfire") turns 70.
In 1986, Cleveland was named as the site for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Carnegie Hall opened its doors for its first public performance in 1891.
Today in 1979, the song "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks.
At Tampa Stadium in Florida in 1973, 56,800 Led Zeppelin fans see Led Zeppelin. The band grosses $309,000. At the time the show set a record for the largest paying crowd at an American rock concert.
The Rev. Gary Davis, who taught Ry Cooder to play guitar and can count Bob Dylan among his disciples, died in Hammonton, NJ in 1972. Although considered a legendary guitarist, he spent most of his time preaching and playing on Harlem, N.Y., street corners.
Scott McKenzie released the come-one, come-all hippie anthem, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967.
Ian McCulloch, the singer we always thought was Echo in Echo & the Bunnymen, was born in Liverpool, England in 1959. Echo was actually the nickname for the drum machine.
In 1956, Elvis Presley's album, simply titled "Elvis," became the first rock record to top the albums chart.
The First Lady of Country Music, Tammy Wynette, was born Virginia Wynette Pugh in Itawamba County, Mississippi in 1942.
Philosopher of Soul Johnnie Taylor was born in Crawfordsville, Ark in 1938. He became Sam Cooke's successor in the Soul Stirrers and went to No. 1 in 1976 with "Disco Lady," the first single to be certified platinum.
If you like the blues, then you'll be pleased to learn that today is Blind Willie McTell's birthday. The blues guitar genius is born in Thomson, Georgia in 1901.
Legendary songwriter and early Rock ‘n’ Roll linchpin Otis Blackwell died in 2002. Blackwell’s creations include Elvis hits “Don’t Be Cruel” and “All Shook Up” and Jerry Lee’s blazing “Great Balls of Fire.”
The Billboard, a magazine for the music and entertainment industries, began weekly publication after six years as a monthly in 1900. By midyear it was calling itself "The Official Organ of the Great Out-Door Amusement World."
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" was released in the US in 1969, where it will reach #2.
The one thousandth edition of Britain's music show, Top of the Pops was broadcasted on BBC-TV in 1983.
Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, California in 1968.
The late Johnnie Taylor ("Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone") was born in 1937.
Michael Murphey ("Wildfire") turns 70.
In 1986, Cleveland was named as the site for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Carnegie Hall opened its doors for its first public performance in 1891.
Today in 1979, the song "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks.
At Tampa Stadium in Florida in 1973, 56,800 Led Zeppelin fans see Led Zeppelin. The band grosses $309,000. At the time the show set a record for the largest paying crowd at an American rock concert.
The Rev. Gary Davis, who taught Ry Cooder to play guitar and can count Bob Dylan among his disciples, died in Hammonton, NJ in 1972. Although considered a legendary guitarist, he spent most of his time preaching and playing on Harlem, N.Y., street corners.
Scott McKenzie released the come-one, come-all hippie anthem, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967.
Ian McCulloch, the singer we always thought was Echo in Echo & the Bunnymen, was born in Liverpool, England in 1959. Echo was actually the nickname for the drum machine.
In 1956, Elvis Presley's album, simply titled "Elvis," became the first rock record to top the albums chart.
The First Lady of Country Music, Tammy Wynette, was born Virginia Wynette Pugh in Itawamba County, Mississippi in 1942.
Philosopher of Soul Johnnie Taylor was born in Crawfordsville, Ark in 1938. He became Sam Cooke's successor in the Soul Stirrers and went to No. 1 in 1976 with "Disco Lady," the first single to be certified platinum.
If you like the blues, then you'll be pleased to learn that today is Blind Willie McTell's birthday. The blues guitar genius is born in Thomson, Georgia in 1901.
Legendary songwriter and early Rock ‘n’ Roll linchpin Otis Blackwell died in 2002. Blackwell’s creations include Elvis hits “Don’t Be Cruel” and “All Shook Up” and Jerry Lee’s blazing “Great Balls of Fire.”
The Billboard, a magazine for the music and entertainment industries, began weekly publication after six years as a monthly in 1900. By midyear it was calling itself "The Official Organ of the Great Out-Door Amusement World."
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" was released in the US in 1969, where it will reach #2.
The one thousandth edition of Britain's music show, Top of the Pops was broadcasted on BBC-TV in 1983.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Which are better, vinyl records or CDs?
I read a very interesting take about the vinyl vs. CD debate and thought I would share it. You may find this article here:
http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Creative-Writing/Short-Stories/Story~464609.aspx
http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Creative-Writing/Short-Stories/Story~464609.aspx
Saturday, May 3, 2008
This Date In Music History- May 3
Alan Freed had trouble on his hands when a brawl breaks out following a Big Beat Show at the Boston Arena in 1958. Several of the estimated 5,000 teens in attendance are injured and Freed will later be charged with incitement of a riot and destruction of property.
In 1964, Gerry & the Pacemakers made their US television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1965- The Beatles were kept busy filming scenes for their forthcoming film Help! on Salisbury Plain with the British Army's Third Tank Division.
The Beach Boys began a 17 date tour of the US with a show in New York in 1968. The second half of the concert featured the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who lectured the audience on "spiritual regeneration." The reaction was so negative, more than half of the remaining tour dates were cancelled.
In 1972, guitarist Les Harvey of the Scottish / English soul band Stone the Crows, was electrocuted by a shorted microphone wire during a concert attended by 12-thousand people in Swansea, Wales. He died in a local hospital three hours later.
Paul McCartney made his first concert appearance in America in almost ten years in 1976, as Wings commence their Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.
FM, a film about the struggles of a radio station, debuted in Los Angeles in 1978. The soundtrack features Steely Dan, Steve Miller, the Eagles, Neil Young, Billy Joel and Warren Zevon. More people would buy the soundtrack than bothered to see the film.
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was born in a one-room shack near Barnwell, South Carolina in 1933. The Soul legend's style, sound and stage presentation had a major impact on Rock. He was also influential in the development of Funk, Hip-Hop and Rap.
In 1971 Grand Funk Railroad, having been dismissed by the press as untalented riff mongers, held a New York press conference. They invite 150 journalists. Six show up. It’s the first press conference in history that doesn’t run out of booze.
In 1980, Bob Seger’s album, "Against The Wind," began a six week run at the top of the U.S. album chart. The record stays on the chart for 110 weeks.
Bing Crosby was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1903
We cannot explain him, only celebrate him. Engelbert Humperdinck was born Arnold George Dorsey in Madras, India in 1936.
Frankie Valli, who scored a bundle of hits with the Four Seasons, was born Francis Castelluccio in Newark, N.J. in 1937
In 1969, Canadian police busted Jimi Hendrix for narcotics possession at Toronto International Airport. He was later released after posting $10,000 bail.
One Hit Wonder Mary Hopkin had a memorable smash with "Those Were the Days," then found herself singing backup vocalist on David Bowie's Low! She was born today in Pontardawe, Wales in 1950.
Pete Seeger ("Little Boxes" and member of the Weavers) turns 89.
In 1972, Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records A&R man John Hammond at his office in New York. He signed with the label a month later.
In 1964, Gerry & the Pacemakers made their US television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1965- The Beatles were kept busy filming scenes for their forthcoming film Help! on Salisbury Plain with the British Army's Third Tank Division.
The Beach Boys began a 17 date tour of the US with a show in New York in 1968. The second half of the concert featured the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who lectured the audience on "spiritual regeneration." The reaction was so negative, more than half of the remaining tour dates were cancelled.
In 1972, guitarist Les Harvey of the Scottish / English soul band Stone the Crows, was electrocuted by a shorted microphone wire during a concert attended by 12-thousand people in Swansea, Wales. He died in a local hospital three hours later.
Paul McCartney made his first concert appearance in America in almost ten years in 1976, as Wings commence their Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.
FM, a film about the struggles of a radio station, debuted in Los Angeles in 1978. The soundtrack features Steely Dan, Steve Miller, the Eagles, Neil Young, Billy Joel and Warren Zevon. More people would buy the soundtrack than bothered to see the film.
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, was born in a one-room shack near Barnwell, South Carolina in 1933. The Soul legend's style, sound and stage presentation had a major impact on Rock. He was also influential in the development of Funk, Hip-Hop and Rap.
In 1971 Grand Funk Railroad, having been dismissed by the press as untalented riff mongers, held a New York press conference. They invite 150 journalists. Six show up. It’s the first press conference in history that doesn’t run out of booze.
In 1980, Bob Seger’s album, "Against The Wind," began a six week run at the top of the U.S. album chart. The record stays on the chart for 110 weeks.
Bing Crosby was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1903
We cannot explain him, only celebrate him. Engelbert Humperdinck was born Arnold George Dorsey in Madras, India in 1936.
Frankie Valli, who scored a bundle of hits with the Four Seasons, was born Francis Castelluccio in Newark, N.J. in 1937
In 1969, Canadian police busted Jimi Hendrix for narcotics possession at Toronto International Airport. He was later released after posting $10,000 bail.
One Hit Wonder Mary Hopkin had a memorable smash with "Those Were the Days," then found herself singing backup vocalist on David Bowie's Low! She was born today in Pontardawe, Wales in 1950.
Pete Seeger ("Little Boxes" and member of the Weavers) turns 89.
In 1972, Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records A&R man John Hammond at his office in New York. He signed with the label a month later.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Rare Limited Edition Vinyl
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT - Debut Album To Be Reissued As Rare Limited Edition VinylPosted on Friday, May 02, 2008 at 14:50:15 EST
http://www.bravewords.com/
Magna Carta Records will be releasing LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT on double LP Gate-fold 180 gram Vinyl. The release date is June 10th 2008. This will be an instant collector's item for fan's of both LTE and DREAM THEATER...there will only be 1000 copies of this album released worldwide.
LTE is the meeting of art rock minds from four different headspaces, Dream Theater's guitarist John Petrucci, drummer Mike Portnoy and keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and the monster organic bass lines from Tony Levin, (KING CRIMSON, PETER GABRIEL, BOZZIO LEVIN STEVENS).
More details:
Limited Edition of 1,000
Double Vinyl Pressing (1st Disc on Green Vinyl; 2nd disc on Purple Vinyl)
180 gram Colored Vinyl
Gatefold Package with never before seen artwork and photos
http://www.bravewords.com/
Magna Carta Records will be releasing LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT on double LP Gate-fold 180 gram Vinyl. The release date is June 10th 2008. This will be an instant collector's item for fan's of both LTE and DREAM THEATER...there will only be 1000 copies of this album released worldwide.
LTE is the meeting of art rock minds from four different headspaces, Dream Theater's guitarist John Petrucci, drummer Mike Portnoy and keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and the monster organic bass lines from Tony Levin, (KING CRIMSON, PETER GABRIEL, BOZZIO LEVIN STEVENS).
More details:
Limited Edition of 1,000
Double Vinyl Pressing (1st Disc on Green Vinyl; 2nd disc on Purple Vinyl)
180 gram Colored Vinyl
Gatefold Package with never before seen artwork and photos
Thursday, May 1, 2008
This Date In Music History- May 1
Chuck Berry signed with Chess Records in 1955, landing a contract on the strength of his songwriting. Label head Leonard Chess was particularly impressed with Berry's version of an old country & western song, "Ida Red," which he's rewritten as "Maybellene."
Sun releases John Cash's "I Walk the Line" in 1956.
In 1956, Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" became Sun's first Certified million-seller.
Judy Collins ("Both Sides Now") is 69.
Rita Coolidge, who toured with Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen ensemble, and cut several duet discs with husband Kris Kristofferson, was born in Nashville in 1944.
If you've ever sung "God Bless America" a few octaves higher than you should, then you're imitating Kate Smith, one of the most popular singers of the '20s and '30s. She is born today in Greenville, Ala. in 1907.
Popular country artist Sonny James was born in Hackleburg, Ala. in 1929. His biggest pop hit was the 1957 No. 1 "Young Love."
Ray Parker, Jr. ("Ghostbusters" and lead singer of Raydio) turns 54.
The Kingston Trio formed in 1957.
Today in 1965, the song "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" by Herman's Hermits topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
In 1975, in one of their best-ever publicity stunts, the Rolling Stones announced their Tour of the Americas by playing "Brown Sugar" on the back of a flatbed truck driving down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive, featuring former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman, released their first album in 1973. The LP would take six months to hit the charts and over a year before the hard rockin' single "Let it Ride" became a Top 25 hit.
Neil Young released 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' in 1969.
Paul Simon released his self-titled solo debut album in 1972.
The Beatles made their final live appearance in the UK when they played a 15 minute set at the NME Poll Winners concert at Empire Pool, Wembley. Also appearing were The Spencer Davis Group, The Fortunes, Herman's Hermits, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, The Seekers, The Small Faces, Dusty Springfield, The Walker Brothers, The Who and The Yardbirds. The Fab Four were not filmed because a financial agreement could not be reached. (The "Let It Be" rooftop set doesn't count)
R&B singer/songwriter Titus Turner was born in Atlanta in 1933. His compositions, such as "Leave My Kitten Alone," have been covered by artists including the Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Elvis Costello.
In 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu, who he met eight and a half years earlier during his tour of duty in Germany, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Although the marriage license was only $15, the wedding cake cost $3,500. Their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was born exactly nine months later, on February 1, 1968.
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London in 1968. It is the Beatles' attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny. Later that month, John invites Yoko to his house in Weybridge. They make experimental tapes all night.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London in 1968. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture."
Diana Ross leaves the Supremes in 1970 to go solo.
Police in California are called to a jewelry store after employees reported a suspicious person. He turned out to be Michael Jackson, who had donned a wig, fake moustache, false teeth and eyelashes to go shopping. Officers had him remove his disguise and show his identification. Let the weirdness begin.
Sun releases John Cash's "I Walk the Line" in 1956.
In 1956, Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" became Sun's first Certified million-seller.
Judy Collins ("Both Sides Now") is 69.
Rita Coolidge, who toured with Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen ensemble, and cut several duet discs with husband Kris Kristofferson, was born in Nashville in 1944.
If you've ever sung "God Bless America" a few octaves higher than you should, then you're imitating Kate Smith, one of the most popular singers of the '20s and '30s. She is born today in Greenville, Ala. in 1907.
Popular country artist Sonny James was born in Hackleburg, Ala. in 1929. His biggest pop hit was the 1957 No. 1 "Young Love."
Ray Parker, Jr. ("Ghostbusters" and lead singer of Raydio) turns 54.
The Kingston Trio formed in 1957.
Today in 1965, the song "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" by Herman's Hermits topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
In 1975, in one of their best-ever publicity stunts, the Rolling Stones announced their Tour of the Americas by playing "Brown Sugar" on the back of a flatbed truck driving down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive, featuring former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman, released their first album in 1973. The LP would take six months to hit the charts and over a year before the hard rockin' single "Let it Ride" became a Top 25 hit.
Neil Young released 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' in 1969.
Paul Simon released his self-titled solo debut album in 1972.
The Beatles made their final live appearance in the UK when they played a 15 minute set at the NME Poll Winners concert at Empire Pool, Wembley. Also appearing were The Spencer Davis Group, The Fortunes, Herman's Hermits, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard, The Rolling Stones, The Seekers, The Small Faces, Dusty Springfield, The Walker Brothers, The Who and The Yardbirds. The Fab Four were not filmed because a financial agreement could not be reached. (The "Let It Be" rooftop set doesn't count)
R&B singer/songwriter Titus Turner was born in Atlanta in 1933. His compositions, such as "Leave My Kitten Alone," have been covered by artists including the Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Elvis Costello.
In 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu, who he met eight and a half years earlier during his tour of duty in Germany, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Although the marriage license was only $15, the wedding cake cost $3,500. Their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was born exactly nine months later, on February 1, 1968.
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London in 1968. It is the Beatles' attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny. Later that month, John invites Yoko to his house in Weybridge. They make experimental tapes all night.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London in 1968. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture."
Diana Ross leaves the Supremes in 1970 to go solo.
Police in California are called to a jewelry store after employees reported a suspicious person. He turned out to be Michael Jackson, who had donned a wig, fake moustache, false teeth and eyelashes to go shopping. Officers had him remove his disguise and show his identification. Let the weirdness begin.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Dovecote's Di-Vinyl New Club
Apr 29, 2008
Story by: Michael Tedder
Dovecote Records recently opened one of the most exclusive music clubs around, and access is extremely limited. But to get in you don't need to know the right dress code or the door man, but it might help to bookmark their website and get a quicker modem speed. The New York-based label, home to artists such as Ed Harcourt and Mason Proper, recently launched their vinyl club with the release of a limited-edition two-song 7-inch from Cincinnati indie rockers Bad Veins, and has since put out releases by dance duo Blamma! Blamma! whom the label discovered through their MySpace page. The releases are sold directly, and exclusively, through Dovecote's site and limited to 500 copies.
"We love the format and want to keep it alive. For lots of these artists it makes sense," says Carter Matschullat, president and founder of Dovecote. "Blamma! Blamma! for example, create phatty-boom-batty dance tracks, but have yet to gain much exposure. A vinyl release is a credible introduction to their work and fans from around the world have been ordering their 12-inch. We've even been exporting to Japan and Europe from our small office. It's great fun."
Though the label also released the debut album by their own Mason Proper, There Is A Moth In Your Chest, on high-grade, 180-gram vinyl, one of the perks of their club is that it lets them work with artists outside of their usual roster.
"Vinyl rights are mostly ignored by labels so this club allows us to work with artists that may already be in the process of signing to other labels or haven't released anything on their own," Matschullat says, adding, "We produce limited quantities in hopes that once we run out, each release eventually becomes a rarity."
www.dovecoterecords.com
reprinted from: http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=64547423
Story by: Michael Tedder
Dovecote Records recently opened one of the most exclusive music clubs around, and access is extremely limited. But to get in you don't need to know the right dress code or the door man, but it might help to bookmark their website and get a quicker modem speed. The New York-based label, home to artists such as Ed Harcourt and Mason Proper, recently launched their vinyl club with the release of a limited-edition two-song 7-inch from Cincinnati indie rockers Bad Veins, and has since put out releases by dance duo Blamma! Blamma! whom the label discovered through their MySpace page. The releases are sold directly, and exclusively, through Dovecote's site and limited to 500 copies.
"We love the format and want to keep it alive. For lots of these artists it makes sense," says Carter Matschullat, president and founder of Dovecote. "Blamma! Blamma! for example, create phatty-boom-batty dance tracks, but have yet to gain much exposure. A vinyl release is a credible introduction to their work and fans from around the world have been ordering their 12-inch. We've even been exporting to Japan and Europe from our small office. It's great fun."
Though the label also released the debut album by their own Mason Proper, There Is A Moth In Your Chest, on high-grade, 180-gram vinyl, one of the perks of their club is that it lets them work with artists outside of their usual roster.
"Vinyl rights are mostly ignored by labels so this club allows us to work with artists that may already be in the process of signing to other labels or haven't released anything on their own," Matschullat says, adding, "We produce limited quantities in hopes that once we run out, each release eventually becomes a rarity."
www.dovecoterecords.com
reprinted from: http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=64547423
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