David Bowie left the world on top with his magnificent swan song, ★ (Blackstar). This live song seems terribly appropriate for today.
Progressive Rock
[Music] Marty Willson-Piper – The Sniper
Marty Willson-Piper is the former guitarist of The Church. Though I’m bummed he left the band, he’s still making some rather solid music these days.
[Music] In Spe – Mare Vitrum
In Spe were one of the great progressive rock bands to come out of the former Soviet Republic of Estonia. This work features the talents of Erkki-Sven Tüür, who would eventually become a contemporary classical composer of note.
[Music] Syd Barrett: the genius who almost was – a classic profile by Nick Kent
I’ll be the first to admit that I loathed Pink Floyd’s work after The Dark Side Of The Moon, and up until their rather charming final album, The Endless River. Syd Barrett, to many die-hards, was the heart and soul of the band. Nick Kent profiles the man over at The Guardian.
[Music] Soft Machine – Eamonn Andrews
Brilliant jazz-rock from the best of the Canterbury Scene, Soft Machine!
[Music] Motörhead’s Lemmy Has Died
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Lemmy, mate, you should never have switched from Scotch to vodka. May you make noise in peace. A special thanks to Pitchfork, who put up his greatest hits in this post.
[Music] Гунеш [Gunesh Ensemble] – Вижу землю (See The Land) (1984)
A full album by Turkmenistan’s greatest contribution to fusion, progressive rock and space rock, Gunesh.
[Music] Amon Düül II – Green Bubble Raincoated Man
Amon Düül II, the Krautrock legends, have begun making music and performing again recently. After nearly five decades, they’ve managed to make consistently interesting music. Here they are during their prime years.
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[Music] Alexei Aigui – Octo
Ensemble 4’33” leader and violinist Alexei Aigui collaborates with the Ad Libitum Orchestra on a new piece, performed at the Moscow Conservatory earlier this year.
[Music] Daniel Denis – Coeur De Boeuf
Daniel Denis of Univers Zero and Art Zoyd has quite an impressive resume as a solo artist. Here is a composition of his which translates into “Beef Heart” (one can guess who he is offering tribute to).
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 