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Coming soon on Norton: lost Esquerita session

– March 13, 2012Posted in: New releases

Norton Records will soon release “Sinner Man: The Lost Session” by unsung rock ‘n’ roll hero Esquerita.

Esquerita

The ten unissued selections from a long lost June 1966 NYC session showcase Esquerita pounding it out on piano and organ, flashing back and forth between the two during each song, accompanied only by a drummer! Dig the over the top nine minute gospel wailin’ title track (based on Nina Simone’s version but delivered at super velocity) that’s worth the price of admission alone.

Track listing: Sinner Man #1/Hittin’ On Nothing#1/ C.C. Rider/Leave Me Alone#1/ Letter Full Of Tears/ Hittin’ On Nothing #2/On Broadway/ Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out/Leave Me Alone #2/Sinner Man #2

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New Yma Sumac CD: The Voice

– February 5, 2012Posted in: New releases

A new exclusive release from www.yma-sumac.com “Yma Sumac: The Voice!”, twelve unheard tracks from the most exciting voice in the world. From 1950 to 1961, Sumac sings live, all over the world, in several languages.

We have no further details about the availability of this album at this time.

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De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve

– February 2, 2012Posted in: New releases

First they brought you ‘The Goon Time Mixtape’ blasting from a late-night house party in a Parisian suburb. Then we saw our heroes getting endless grief from Deen’s overbearing mother in the Mrs. Whitter skit. That was all just a taste of things to come from De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 present ‘First Serve’; a dynamic hip-hop group, an album, a concept, the soundtrack to a movie that has yet to be made and a fable for our times.

‘First Serve’ is many things, but at its heart it is the story of two young boys from Queens, New York with big dreams and larger rhymes. Two friends, Deen Whitter (aka Plug 2) and Jacob ‘Pop Life’ Barrow (aka Plug 1), friends from seventh grade, are by their own admission, “different, but the differences seem to complement everything we do.” Their name ‘First Serve’ comes from their motto, “First come, First Serve, get what you deserve.”

Due to hit the streets 2nd April 2012, the ‘First Serve’ album tells the story of two dreamers in a basement struggling to start their musical career, the battles they face, through to the point that they eventually release their debut single, ‘make it big’ and their hard work and persistence finally pays off. As we know that is rarely where the story ends and the story of ‘First Serve’ is no different. Taking place in an animated world that could have been imagined by Hawley Pratt on Magic Mushrooms, the high spirited and often hilarious journey is pure old school hip-hop; skits, disco, beats, funk, quips, burns and hustlin’ all included. Ain’t nothing gonna stop them now.

Mixtape: soundcloud.com/firstserve/first-serve-mix-tape-1
Website: wearefirstserve.tumblr.com

Tags: De La Soul, Plug 1, Plug 2

New “birthday bundle” by Frank Zappa

– December 22, 2011Posted in: Downloads, New releases

Frank Zappa would have turned 71 on December 21st and to mark that occasssion the Zappa Family Trust have released another ‘birthday bundle’ on iTunes.

Frank Zappa - Aaafnraaaaam

This download only compilation features some previously unreleased Zappa gems, like a live version of “Peaches en Regalia” from 1988 and the infamous “Dead Girls of London”, sung by Van Morrison. The rest of the album includes various cover versions of well known Zappa tracks. Artists include Jerry Lawson, Pete Griffin and Frank’s son Dweezil.

A belated happy birthday, Frank. We still miss you!

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Beefheart’s original Bat Chain Puller to be released on CD

– December 18, 2011Posted in: New releases

Last night The Zappa Family Trust announced that Captain Beefheart‘s original “Bat Chain Puller” album from 1976 will be released on CD in february 2012. “All original tracks plus 16 minutes of fabulous bonus material”, according to their announcement.

The recordings for “Bat Chain Puller” – which never came out in its original form, but were revamped two years later for what became “Sniny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)” – featured a lineup of John French on drums, John Thomas on keyboards, and Moris Tepper and Denny Walley on guitars. The band represented what was left of the post-Bongo Fury band the Captain had put together after Elliot Ingber and Bruce Fowler had left.

Herb Cohen had authorized the recordings for Frank Zappa’s DiscReet Records, but the record was suppressed after getting caught up in a lawsuit Zappa had launched against Cohen. Tapes of the album had been sent to Virgin Records, however, as well as reviewers and radio stations. The album has since been heavily bootlegged, with titles such as Original Bat Chain Puller and Dust Sucker. The rights are owned by the Zappa Family Trust.

The album can be pre-ordered here. It is expected to be shipped during the week of February 13, 2012.

Tags: Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa

The Rolling Stones unlock archives

– November 17, 2011Posted in: New releases

The Rolling Stones have unlocked the door to their archive, full of music, film and memorabilia from their almost 50 year career. At www.StonesArchive.com you can listen to unheard music, view unseen photographs and films, and look at rare merchandise. Fans have the opportunity to buy items such as signed lithographs, deluxe box sets, even personalized merchandise and tour gear.

The first item the band are releasing is the long-awaited download of a legendary 1973 concert, recorded at the Forest National in Belgium. Long hailed by die-hard Stones fans as one of the band’s greatest live performances, The Brussels Affair has been a mainstay in the underground music world for years. The original bootlegs, sold under such titles as Europe 73, Bedspring Symphony and Brussels Affair, were cobbled together from assorted radio broadcasts, including the syndicated radio programme King Biscuit Flower Hour, and usually contained songs performed at other venues. The new edition, pulled exclusively from the two Brussels gigs, was taken from the original multi-track masters recorded by Andy Johns on the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio. Longtime Stones collaborator Bob Clearmountain applied the final mix.

Although the Stones began readying a live album of the show for commercial release, the idea was ultimately shelved – a tragedy given the ferocity of the set and the definitive live versions of Stones classics that it presents. Fortunately, that has all changed today. If there was one Rolling Stones bootleg that needed to find its way into the mainstream, Brussels ’73 was it.

“The Brussels Affair” can be downloaded here.

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Deluxe edition of Gainsbourg’s Melody Nelson in november

– October 18, 2011Posted in: New releases

Originally released in March 1971 the album “Histoire De Melody Nelson” by French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg is a delicate and modern masterpiece of orchestral pop. Created as an adult tale, each track tells the story of a teenage English girl named Melody Nelson (sung by Jane Birkin) who meets a forty year old French man (sung by Serge Gainsbourg). The entire album is directed by Jean-Claude Vannier, who also composed some of the music. The result is as Beck once said “one of the greatest marriages of rock band and orchestra that I’ve ever heard”.

To celebrate this occasion Universal Music will be releasing two unique versions of the record in multi formats. These contain bonus material, including unreleased complete and alternative studio takes and an exclusive unreleased documentary.

Content:
CD 1 : ORIGINAL ALBUM
1. MELODY 7’33 (Serge Gainsbourg)
2. BALLADE DE MELODY NELSON 2’00 (Serge Gainsbourg / JeanClaude Vannier).
3. VALSE DE MELODY 1’32 (Serge Gainsbourg)
4. AH ! MELODY 1’46 (Serge Gainsbourg / Jean-Claude Vannier)
5. L’HÔTEL PARTICULIER 4’06 (Serge Gainsbourg)
6. EN MELODY 3’26 (Serge Gainsbourg – Jean-Claude Vannier)
7. CARGO CULTE 7’37 (Serge Gainsbourg)

CD 2 : BONUS ALBUM
1. MELODY 9’27 Complete take – unreleased
2. BALLADE DE MELODY NELSON 2’09 Alternative voice take – unreleased
3. VALSE DE MELODY 1’40 Alternative voices take – unreleased
4. AH ! MELODY 1’57 Alternative voices take – unreleased
5. MELODY LIT BABAR 1’05 Voice version – unreleased track
6. MELODY LIT BABAR 1’12 Instrumental version – unreleased track
7. L’HÔTEL PARTICULIER 5’12 Complete take – unreleased
8. EN MELODY 3’35 Alternative take – unreleased
9. CARGO CULTE 7’44 Instrumental version – unreleased

DVD 9 NTSC ALL ZONES : ORIGINAL ALBUM 5.1 VERSION
1. MELODY 7’33
2. BALLADE DE MELODY NELSON 2’00
3. VALSE DE MELODY 1’32
4. AH ! MELODY 1’46
5. L’HOTEL PARTICULIER 4’06
6. EN MELODY 3’26
7. CARGO CULTE 7’37
plus EXCLUSIVE UNRELEASED DOCUMENTARY

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Frank Zappa’s Carnegie Hall shows to be released on cd

– October 12, 2011Posted in: New releases

Hot on the heels of “Feeding the monkies at ma maison” – which turns out to a very interesting missing link betweet “Jazz from hell” and “Civilization Phase III” – the Zappa Family Trust have more goodies in store for us: Frank Zappa‘s only two performances at Carnegie Hall in New York are about to be released on cd for the very first time.

This 4cd-set, simply titled “Carnegie Hall” will be released around Hallowween, Zappa’s favorite holiday. At the time of these performances (October 1971) Zappa’s band included Flo & Eddie, Ian Underwood and Aynsley Dunbar. Support act The Persuasions are also included on this historic release.

Pre-order “Carnegie Hall” directly from Barfko Swill.

Tags: Flo & Eddie, Frank Zappa, The Persuasions

Roaratorio releases new Rodd Keith compilation

– September 23, 2011Posted in: New releases

My Pipe Yellow Dream is the second Roaratorio anthology of the highlights of Rodd Keith’s work. Rodd Keith (born Rodney Keith Eskelin; January 30, 1937 – December 15, 1974) was an American multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He is perhaps the best known figure in the obscure musical sub-genre known as song poem music.

Song poems are song lyrics that have been set to music for a fee. This practice, which has long been disparaged in the music industry, was also known as song sharking and was conducted by several businesses throughout the 20th century in North America.

Rodd Keith - My yellow pipe dream

Compiling fifteen previously unreissued songs from 1966 through his death in 1974 – including a never-before-heard cover of “Choo Choo Train” – My Pipe Yellow Dream showcases the full range of his talents. From exquisite mid-60s pop balladry (“Deep Velvet”) to blue-eyed soul (“You Don’t Have To Alibi”) to folk-rock (“Tired Of Waiting”) to solo Chamberlain creations (“Red Sports Car”) to gospel testifying (“O Jesus My Savior”) to a pair of patriotic screeds (the all-spoken word “America The Not So Beautiful” and the bizarre-world lounge funk of “Search Out Your Soul, American”), this collection continues the rehabilitation of Rodd Keith’s recorded legacy from thrift-shop throwaway to celebrated cult artist.

A limited edition LP in a gorgeous gatefold jacket, with artwork by Josh Journey-Heinz and liner notes from song-poem vocalist Dick Kent. Digital download coupon included.

Ordering info can be found here: www.roaratorio.com

Tags: Rodd Keith, Song Poems

The Spinshots release debut album

– September 23, 2011Posted in: New releases

The Spinshots are a 7-piece neo-exotica band from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. They materialized from the wildest fantasies of visual artist Martin Draax who dreamt of a band that came through a crack in reality from an obscure world, bringing you tunes you’d been craving and a backbeat you never thought could be that back.

The Spinshots’ influences come from around the world, past and present. Although their music is authentic and exclusively written for them, their interests are obvious: 30s big band sounds, 40s & 50s jazz and dance music, and most of all, everything from the 60s. Expect a warped mix of spy-fi, surf, soul, beat, Bollywood, klezmer, éthiopiques, garage, freakbeat and funk, like the soundtrack of a golden era in your life you had missed.

On september 24th The Spinshots will release their debut album “Never So Right”. The release party in Amsterdam is officially sold out, but of course you can order the album – avaible on cd, vinyl and as download – from their website www.thespinshots.com.

And…. The Spinshots will perform live on march 3, 2012 at the party we’ll throw to celebrate ten years of Weirdomusic.com! More info (in Dutch only, sorry folks) at www.10jaarweirdomusic.com.

Tags: Neo-Exotica, The Spinshots

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Coming soon on Norton: lost Esquerita session

New Yma Sumac CD: The Voice

De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve

New “birthday bundle” by Frank Zappa

Beefheart’s original Bat Chain Puller to be released on CD

The Rolling Stones unlock archives

Deluxe edition of Gainsbourg’s Melody Nelson in november

Frank Zappa’s Carnegie Hall shows to be released on cd

Roaratorio releases new Rodd Keith compilation

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