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¤ The Chieftains
The Irish band, which hasn’t stopped playing music since 1962, holds the record for being the artists who have toured the world more extensively: they’ve played countries which few people bother to visit. They also have the record for being the band which has played with the largest number of […]
¤ Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Margaret Hannigan (born 12 February 1981) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. She began her musical career as a member of Damien Rice‘s band. Since beginning her solo career in 2007 she has released two albums: Sea Sew (2008) and Passenger (2011).
↓ ‘What’ll I […]
¤ Massive Attack The pioneering force behind the rise of trip-hop, Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound — a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, dub grooves, and choice samples — set the pace for much of the dance music to […]
pjharvey•→http://genius.com/search?q=pj+harvey⇐[lyrics]
♥ ‘This Is Love’ ↓
I can’t believe life’s so complex When I just wanna’ sit here and watch you undress This is love that I’m feeling Does it have to be a life full of dread? I wanna’ chase you round the table, I wanna’ touch […]
¤ Howard Devoto Interviewed ⇐(vid)
◊ A promo of their album ↓ «Not Thyself» [2011]
◊ ‘A Song From Under The Floors’ ↓
I am angry, I am ill and I’m as ugly as sin I don’t know what keeps me alive and kicking I know the meaning of life, […]
Oracle
Here’s an extract from Brian Eno‘s explanation of this random collection of maxims or aphorisms aimed at helping artists approach their work.
⇐ «These cards evolved from our separate working procedures. It was one of the many cases during the friendship that he [Peter […]
•→http://genius.com/search?q=elvis+costello⇐ φ Elvis Costello ⇓ Oliver’s Army ⇐
Don’t start me talking – I could talk all night My mind goes sleepwalking While I’m putting the world to right Called careers information – Have you got yourself an occupation? Oliver’s army is here to stay – Oliver’s army are on their way […]
•→http://www.strongcomet.com/wyatt/
◊ → ‘SHIPBUILDING’ ↓ [Elvis Costello & Clive Langer]
[released back in 1982 as a protest against the war which broke out between Britain and Argentina]
Is it worth it? A new winter coat and shoes for the wife And a bicycle on the boy’s birthday It’s just a rumour that was spread […]
¤ S T I N G
«Desert Rose» is noted for Sting‘s duet performance with Algerian raï singer Cheb Mami, creating a distinct world music feel to the song. It also has a popular music video featuring Sting taking a trip through the Mojave Desert in a Jaguar S-Type and then going to a nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform the song with Cheb Mami.
¤ Peter Hammill ⇓
Δ The birds ↑
Spring came far too early this year: May flowers blooming in February. Should I be sad for the month, or glad for the sky? The birds don’t know which way to sing and, my friend, neither do I. Two days ago, a […]
∞ Ismael Lo & Marianne Faithfull ↓ ‘Without Blame’
Toutes les femmes sont des reines … But some are more eager than others.Some shatter a man’s dream By breaking away from their lover. Cette chanson pour cette reine Qui dit à son roi, «Maintenant … I am gone, gone with […]
•→http://genius.com/search?q=the+who⇐
People try to put us d-down (Talkin’ ‘bout my generation) Just because we get around (Talkin’ ‘bout my generation) Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin’ ‘bout my generation) I hope I die before I get old (Talkin’ ‘bout my generation) This is my generation – This is my […]
♦→ The Rolling Stones «Charlie is my Darling» – Ireland 1965
What was once rumor is now fact as ABKCO Films presents a brand new cut, meticulously restored and fully-realized version of this first-ever, legendary but never released film. Shot by Peter Whitehead on a quick […]
♦ ♦ Two clips from the album ‘Gonwards’ released in October 2012 . Film by Stu Rowe & Andy Partridge . Body drawings by Peter Blegvad
♦ ‘SACRED OBJECTS’ ↓ by Peter Blegvad & Andy Partridge
First thing in the morning, last thing at night, sacred objects come to light.
Sacred objects once were […]
¤ «Krautrock – The Rebirth of Germany»: This BBC Four documentary looks at how a radical generation of musicians created a new German musical identity out of the cultural ruins of war.
Between 1968 and 1977 bands like Neu!, Can, Faust and Kraftwerk would look beyond western rock and roll […]
LKJ (born in Jamaica, 24 August 1952) is a UK-based dub poet. In 2002 he became the second living poet, and the only black poet, to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. His performance poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Patois over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration […]
•→http://en.wikipedia.org/Mikel_Laboa / •→obituary
♦ Baga biga higa ↓ [from Julio Medem’s «Euskal pilota: Larrua harriaren kontra» – 2003]
Baga, biga, higa, laga, boga, sega, Zai, zoi, bele, harma, tiro, pun! Xirristi-mirristi gerrena plat, Olio zopa, Kikili salda, Urrup edan edo klik … ikimilikiliklik …
[…]
•→«Oh Baby Doll» ⇐(1957)⇒[lyrics]
♦ ‘Little Queenie’ ↓ (1959)
I got lumps in my throat when I saw her comin’ down the aisle I got the wiggles in my knees when she looked at me and sweetly smiled There she is again standin’ over by the […]
♦→ ‘The severed garden‘ ⇓ Jim Morrison ⇐[1943 – 71]
wow, i’m sick of doubt live in the life of certain, south, cruel bindings the servants have the power dog men and they’re mean women pulling poor blankets over our sailors
i’m sick of dour faces staring at […]
♦ Tim Buckley ↓ ‘Song to the Siren‘ (1968)
Long afloat on shipless oceans I did all my best to smile ‘Til your singing eyes and fingers Drew me loving to your isle And you sang Sail to me, sail to me Let me enfold you Here I am, here […]
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