Category Archives: YouTubery

Hot ‘n Nasty

It’s Wednesday, hump-day, and you are no doubt in need of something special to get you through those mid-week doldrums (perhaps brought on by a certain vaultmeister’s recent non answer). So, here’s Jim Dandy to the rescue, so to speak, … Continue reading

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Bat Chain Puller

Barry and I had a very interesting discussion the other day concerning why some Zappa fans also become big Captain Beefheart fans, while some do not. The crux of the biscuit, so to speak, comes down to Beefheart’s appeal, lyrically, … Continue reading

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FZ On Nightmatch

Recorded August 25, 1985, here’s yet another classic Zappa TV appearance that takes us back to the days of the PMRC and “porn rock”. Part one consists mostly of introductory stuff, so let’s skip right to part two: …part three, … Continue reading

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Je Suis Dans Ta Vie! (Todeloo Doot)

We interrupt this program for a bit of nostalgia for the old European folk (preferably of the French persuasion). Over the weekend Sharl and I watched Podium — wait, let me rephrase that. Over the weekend I gently persuaded Sharl … Continue reading

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The Dresden Dolls — Post-War Trade

In a comment in a previous post I alluded to a new revolution in how new bands, their labels, and their fans are making music, selling said music, as well as interacting regarding individual merchandising. In this regard, The Dresden … Continue reading

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Top Secret Drum Corps

Terry Bozzio is alive and well, and currently resides in Switzerland: I’d love to see these guys performing The Black Page! Via Roger Bourland.

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Not So Wuthering

If your name is Kate Bush, you may want to look away now. Be sure to check #6 #1!

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Woven Hand: Your Russia (2006)

The sheer power… I’ve seen them 4-5 times, one of the greatest live experience ever. This one is an audience recording, but full of energy: the band (as always) almost explodes. If you go for better sound quality, you should … Continue reading

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Gauthier & Dufour

Crawling out of the gigantic cesspool that is YouTube, sometimes a shiny gem comes to the surface. Here’s one: Gauthier & Dufour Homepage Four Hands Guitar (must see) Via Fronk D.

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Aphex Twin – Windowlicker

Aphex Twin (aka Richard David James) was born on August 18, 1971 in Limerick, Ireland and is an English electronic music artist. He has been described as “the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music. While not to … Continue reading

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