Up until today, I had no idea who Schneider Kacirek was. Thanks to Toni Dimitrov, my old friend, I got turned on to this track, and this rather incredible project. It features Stefan Schneider, who was in Kriedler and To Rococo Rot. No wonder why the beats sounded familiar!
[Video/Animation] Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion (Ryan Woodward, animation)
An extremely bittersweet composition by nuevo tango master Astor Piazzolla, tied to a lot of memories, some good, many bad and tragic. The animation done by Ryan Woodward is quite touching – tasteful and appropriate for this piece.
[Video] Máddji – Iđitguovssu (Dawn Light)
Máddji (Norwegian info only) is a Sámi singer from Norway. The vocals are light, but powerful. Lyrics in both English and Sámi are shown below:
Lyrics (English):
You flew in from the dawn
Such a sight when you came into view
You stretched your white wings
Careful embrace
Swan, my swan
Dive, heat my blood
Swan, my swan
Before dawn breaks
You flew in from the dawn
Such a sight when you came into view
You whispered softly
Youthful caress
Swan, my swan
Dive, heat my blood
Swan, my swan
Before dawn breaks
Bring out my yearning
The longing of the lonely
Lyrics (Sámi):
Iđitguovssus girdilit
Hávski lei go iđistit
Vilges dolggiid geigestit
Várrogasat salastit
Njukča, njuvččažan
Buokčal, ligge varan
Njukča, njuvččažan
Ovdal iđitroađi
Iđitguovssus girdilit
Hávski lei go iđistit
Jaskatvuođain savkalit
Nuorravuođain njávkalit
Njukča, njuvččažan
Buokčal, ligge varan
Njukča, njuvččažan
Ovdal iđitroađi
Riegádahte áibbašeami
Oktovuođa váillaheami
[Video] Duo Ras Dashen – The Wonderful Sounds of Ethiopian Music
Singer and saxophonist Abate Berihun and pianist Yitzhak Yedid form the Duo Ras Dashen. It blends Yedid’s masterful jazz piano with the near liturgical singing style of Berihun. I look forward to hearing recorded product from this pairing soon.
[Video] Caetano Veloso – Você é Linda
Caetano Veloso in an intimate setting, performing one of the most romantic songs in his catalog.
[Literature] Jorge Luis Borges Selects 74 Books for Your Personal Library
The ever-brilliant Jorge Luis Borges, even from the grave, will make you broke looking for incredible books to read.
[Video] Bar Kokhba Sextet – Zechriel
John Zorn’s wonderful Bar Kokhba Sextet, off their album, Lucifer: Book of Angels, Vol. 10. An unpleasant name for such incredible music.
[Video] Morte Macabre – Symphonic Holocaust Pt. 1
Morte Macabre are a side-project of modern progressive rock giants Anekdoten. They blend a brutal symphonic sound with chamber-rock, something that reminds me of the Belgian act Univers Zero.
You can hear Part 2 here.
[Video] Ennio Morricone – ‘Moses’ Theme
Dark, yet somewhat romantic music by Ennio Morricone from the 1974 film, Moses The Lawgiver.
[Video] Vittorio Camardese – Tapping Demonstration on RAI Italia
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.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 