There’s very little information on Vittorio Camardese. Just as well. His hands do all the talking, anyway. Brilliant tapping!
Look for a documentary on his life and music to come out soon.
Instrumental
Earliest ancient Chinese musical instruments unearthed in tomb complex
From the rather odd archaeological website, Ancient Origins:
China Daily reports the musical finds were uncovered in the tomb complex in Hubei province. A plucked string instrument was found, known as the “Se”. Thousands of years ago, the long, flat board instruments were fitted with 50 strings of twisted silk, and were instruments for the elite used in rituals and sacrificial offerings. Eventually the instrument evolved into the guzheng, notes Wikipedia. The se is one of the most important Chinese stringed instruments to be created, but there are very few modern musicians who can play the se.
Interesting, indeed! Read more here.
[Podcast] A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – December 29, 2014
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – December 29, 2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
It’s been awhile, but here’s the final podcast of the year! The track listing is as follows:
1. Peter Fox – Alles Neu
2. Hilarion Nguema – Gabon Pays De Joie
3. The Chambers Brothers – Time Has Come Today
4. Carlos Gardel – La Muchacha
5. Ennio Morricone – Dal Mare
6. Al Bowlly – Fancy Our Meeting
7. Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
8. Peter Thomas – Raumpatrouille Orion
9. Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians – Auld Lang Syne (Film Version)
10. The Durutti Column – Tomorrow (Live, from the album ‘Domo Arigato’)
John Kelman’s Best Live Shows Of 2014
The end of the year is here, so expect to read many top lists for 2014. All About Jazz points us to John Kelman’s top live choices.
[Podcast] ‘Winter lends an me an ear’ by Klankschap
Winter lends an me an ear by Klankschap on Mixcloud
Christophe Ywaska, a rather good experimental musician, did me the kindness of turning me on to Klankschap’s most recent podcast. Well-balanced ambient music for a rather cool evening in Los Angeles.
[Video] ‘Wild’ Billy Chyldish & CTMF – March Of The Grey Mod Mullets
Despite the odd spelling change, Billy Childish is still producing fine music. This is an instrumental track from 2013, courtesy of Damaged Goods Records.
[Music] محور عشق – جاوید افسری راد / Mehvare Eshgh – Javid Afsari Rad
A totally new name to me, but one of the most pleasant instrumental tracks I’ve heard in some time. Santur music at its finest. Worth a deep listen.
Anna Homler Interview in Netwerk 1992
Anna Homler is a Los Angeles-based artist who sings using an invented language. Her work is utterly musical and listenable, while retaining its experimental edge. She also happens to be a friend. Imagine my surprise when Belgian artists The Hybryds released this two-part interview with Anna from 1992.
The Internet never ceases to amaze me!
Anna Homler interview in Netwerk 1992 part 1 by Hybryds on Mixcloud
Anna Homler interview in Netwerk 1992 part 2 by Hybryds on Mixcloud
[Review] Santiago Fradejas – 16 Pieces for Electric Guitar & Electroacoustic Ensemble
16 Pieces for Electric Guitar & Electroacoustic Ensemble by Santiago Fradejas
Because there is so much incredible music coming out all the time, documenting it is becoming a bit of a nightmare. Thankfully, I’m subscribed to enough Facebook music groups to keep me abreast as to what new sounds are popping up.
One of the best new artists I’ve come across is a Chilean composer called Santiago Fradejas. He works comfortably in the fields of electroacoustic music, post-industrial soundscapes, drone, improv and contemporary classical. This particular album really highlights the wide range of genres he’s able to tackle.
Santiago’s work is worth seeking out. It’s my hope that he gets signed to a label who can properly promote him, and soon.
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music 05-03-2014
AMOTM-05-03-2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
Thanks to being busy, it’s been quite a long delay in podcasts. Here is the tracklist:
- Test Dept – Sarff
- Franco – Attention na SIDA
- George Dalaras & Goran Bregović – Nychta
- Shockheaded Peters – Son Of Thumbs Of A Murderer
- Chris Cornell – Billie Jean
- Randy Newman – In Germany Before The War
- Valentina Goncharova – Ocean, Pt. 5
- Milladoiro – A Bruxa
- The Orioles – Is My Heart Wasting Time?
- The Ink-Spots – I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire
Enjoy!
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 