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Book of Horizons
by Efrén del Valle 04 Jun '04

04 Jun '04

Hi there, I got my copy of the new SC3 album yesterday and it sounds GREAT! I can't imagine how Spruance managed to record all of this, old-style (with the exception of some computer here and there). Looks like his own "Pet Sounds". The sound is amazing, as are the compositions. No cheesy electronic beats this time around, less Arab-tinged melodies (although still present, thankfully), some Morricone-like compositions, pop, surf, rock,... the death metal tracks are incredible, even if they're a bit disrruptive and unnerving at times. The structures are incredibly complex and the vocals are totally "bad vibes". The whole thing went out of hand and it sounds EPIC!!! I'm glad there are two more like this in the can. I guess I'll write a more "professional" (?!) review when I find the time. But those here who are the real professionals, please do it to convince these guys to get the Book! Best, EfrÃ©n del Valle __________________________________________ Yahoo! lanza su nueva tecnologÃa de bÃºsquedas Â¿te atreves a comparar? http://busquedas.yahoo.es

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Mystery Masada
by Ken Bodek 04 Jun '04

04 Jun '04

John Zorn's Mystery Masada @ Tonic on Friday, June 18th. Anyone have any guesses who this will be? I think with Tisziji Munoz and Elliot Sharp trios on the bill too, this will be worth my trip down regardless. ===== Ken My DAT List: http://www.tapercities.com/Jambands/bodekkc/datlist.html My CDR List: http://www.tapercities.com/Jambands/bodekkc/cdrlist.html

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Steve Lacy RIP
by Ben Axelrad 04 Jun '04

04 Jun '04

Very sad news, forwarded from the Chi-Improv list. Anybody have more information? Ben >From: "Kali Z." <zkfasteau(a)msn.com> >Reply-To: chi-improv(a)yahoogroups.com >To: <chi-improv(a)yahoogroups.com> >Subject: RE: [chi-improv] Re: Steve Lacy >Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 02:40:41 -0400 > >According to Bobby Few and Noah Howard, musicians based in Europe, Steve >Lacy passed over on Wednesday night, June 2. > _________________________________________________________________ MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page FREE download! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/

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electric masada
by Theo Klaase 03 Jun '04

03 Jun '04

I just got my copy of electric masada and I'm a little disappointed... The sound quality isn't all that great and I feel like I'm being sold the same compositions over and over these days... Considering the line-up, I'll be the 1st to admit that my expectations were pretty high... Is it me, or has Zorn gotten a bit 'stale' over the last few years... Perhaps I just need a few more listens... -Theo __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/

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Re: re: electric masada
by zsteiner＠butler.edu 03 Jun '04

03 Jun '04

> The approach to EM seems quite different, more > improv-oriented and with a certain 70's Miles-flavor. > The Masada melodies almost seem an excuse to develop > improvisational ideas. Isn't that what most improv based music is about? At least ones that use a melodic or chordal reference for the improvisations. Isn't that what the quartet does? Didn't Miles use a riff or simple melody as an excuse to develop improvisational ideas in the 70s? Is this what you mean by your comparison? Or do you mean that they share instrumentation and aesthetics? I find the fidelity incredible. I don't know what more one could expect from a live recording. It's remarkably clear and has lots of detail to mix. Most of my friends who have it were scratching their heads when first listening saying "I thought this was live." It sounds like a studio album at times, at least our ears. It does break new ground, but it is a fun album. It's still Masada, but it is enough different (for me) that it was well worth the purchase.

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re: electric masada
by mod bohemian 02 Jun '04

02 Jun '04

>>>>But, it's true that Zorn is over using the Masada song book. I've been reading messages here for many months, but unfortunately, I'm still a bit unclear on exactly what "Masada song book" means. Is it a series of compositions that are interpretted differently for different CDs? Also, what exactly is "electric" Masada, and how does it differ from non-electric Masada? I have the CDs -- Bar Kokhba, The Circle Maker, and Masada String Trio -- but they don't say anything about Electric Masada on them, so I will infer that there is a difference. I'd really appreciate some insight from anyone. Jennifer _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/

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Tzadik new releases (was: electric masada)
by Peter Gannushkin 02 Jun '04

02 Jun '04

Hi EfrÃ©n, Talking about upcoming releases, Tzadik web site lists Mephista: Entomological Reflections both as new release for July and as recent release for May. Some other CDs like Bernsteins "Diaspora Hollywood", which supposed to be out this month, are not listed at all. But the most weird thing is that Koch web site doesn't list Tzadik anymore. Does it mean that Zorn is going to go with a different distributor or it's just an error? Wednesday, June 2, 2004, 1:58:25 PM, you wrote: EdV> By the way, the Tzadik website has been updated and EdV> announces the Frith/Zorn duo for July and another EdV> volume of Great Jewish Music devoted to some Brazilian EdV> artist unknown to me. -- All the best, Peter Gannushkin URL: http://downtownmusic.net/

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Fantomas London Astoria Sat 29th May
by Alan Marshall 02 Jun '04

02 Jun '04

Hi, Kid 606 was 1st support, I was looking forward to him 'cos I liked what I had heard off the CDs. Live was good, but not great. The music is good (kind of mix between Atari Teenage Riot (in terms of speed) and Aphex Twin (in terms of changes and intricacy (for want of a better word). but live doesn't come across too well. I mean no disrespect to him, but it is hard to get excited watching some-one sat behind a couple of lap tops, that sounds harsh, but I've seen Orbital, and they have a powerful stage presence despite being surround by computers and equipment! So in short music was good, but as a live act, not so. Never heard of "Flat of Society" before, I think they are from Belgium, but they were by far one of the best support acts I've ever seen live, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much the crowd enjoyed their set. I think they were a 13 piece, jazz funk big band fusion type thing. Some singing, but mostly using voice as an instrument, if that makes sense :) Did remind me of Naked City Zorn (in fact some ppl at the gig assumed it was Zorn), in a good way, was original compositions as far as I know. I've seen Fantomas every London gig (3 or 4 times), and again, they were awesome. Opened with the entry from the new CD, then that went into Cape Fear, actually felt a shiver go down when that started! Lombardo had some new toys. some cymbals t hat were on their sides, so he could hit them one way, stop, then spin them the other way, something that looked like a spaghetti jar, and a few other bits n bobs. Sorry I don't play anything so I can't describe them better ;) Buzz played well, Patton was in conductor/workman mode, i.e. only talking to introduce the band. Sat night is GAY night their after bands finished, and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) was playing their, so he introduced Lombardo as Old Spice, Buzz as fag Spice, can't remember what he named Trev, and himself Shit Spice, and pretended to smoke a spliff. Then went back to serious mode, makes a stark contrast from old FNM/Mr Bungle Patton! In fact Trev, seemed to be the only band member obviously enjoying himself throughout the gig! They played parts off the new album, blending into Pages from the 1st album, and soundtrack stuff. Did the usual Chariot Choogle and Simply Beautiful covers, not a bad thing , I love them. Def one of my fave bands live, a lot more depth to the music Al www.admars.co.uk

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re: electric masada
by Pierre Toussaint 02 Jun '04

02 Jun '04

It's true that the sound quality isnÂt that good. At first listen I wasn't impressed by the sound and also the performance. But, listening to it a couple of times since, I've really got to enjoying it a lot. I find it extremely energetic, it reminds of early 70 Miles Davis, and its pure fun to listen at. But, it's true that Zorn is over using the Masada song book. But, hey, it's also the stuff I like the most from him. I still am curious when a Masada related cd is out. I'm not alone and I guess he knows it too. He probably capitalizes on this situation. It can give him the opportunity to release many Tzadik releases which may not be as popular. I'm only guessing on that one by the way. Pierre T. --------------------------------- LÃ¨che-vitrine ou lÃ¨che-Ã©cran ? Yahoo! Magasinage.

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RE: Weegee
by Oppenheim, Phil 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

If you're into this stuff (and you *should* be, if you asked me), you might want to check out Joe Pesci as a Weegee-inspired photog in "The Public Eye" (1992)-- at least you can look at the trailer at http://videodetective.com/home.asp?x=y&SpeedTestResults=144000&PublishedID=… -----Original Message----- From: zorn-list-bounces+phil.oppenheim=turner.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-bounces+phil.oppenheim=turner.com@mailman.xmission.com ]On Behalf Of Zachary Steiner Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 2:41 PM To: 'Richard Kamerman'; zorn-list(a)lists.xmission.com Subject: RE: Weegee There was a similar exhibit at the Art Alliance in Philadelphia a few years ago. If you can get to it, go; it was amazing. Even my parents thought it was incredible (and they are not art buffs). There is certainly more to his photography than the gory crime scene photos. He was a master at capturing candid human emotion and using his photographs to comment on societal inequity. Zach -----Original Message----- From: zorn-list-bounces+zsteiner=butler.edu(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-bounces+zsteiner=butler.edu@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Richard Kamerman Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 12:58 PM To: zorn-list(a)lists.xmission.com Subject: Weegee After that recent discussion of the origin for the name Naked City, I figured people might be interested to know that an exhibit of Weegee's photography is open right now until July 23 at the Ubu Gallery in NYC. Just noticed it so I figured I should pass the word along. http://www.ubugallery.com/phpwcms/?current _______________________________________________ zorn-list mailing list zorn-list(a)mailman.xmission.com To UNSUBSCRIBE or Change Your Subscription Options, go to the webpage below http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/zorn-list

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