DYLAN COVERS # 101 Freewheelin Covered Side 2

DYLAN COVERS # 101 Freewheelin Covered Side 2

Billy Bragg Bob Dylan Dylan Covers Henry Thomas Johnny Cash Martin Carthy Muddy Waters Rab Noakes Richie Havens

Here is the second side of  'The Freewheelin'  covered, to celebrate #100 'Dylan Covers'

I'm still bleeding freezing!

JOHNNY CASH - Don't think twice its Alright

Yet another classic, I have gone for this version by Johnny Cash recorded at the 1964 Newport Folk Festival a year before the historical electric entrance by Dylan. Johnny gets the nod due to his close assosiation with Bob during the sixties.

Martin Carthy 2nd from left

MARTIN CARTHY - Bob Dylan's Dream

There are several good versions of this fabulous song of nostagia. But I just had to go for Martin Carthy who had I suppose, had as much a contibution as anybody on the many brilliant songs which had been the result of Dylan's vist to the U.K. in 1962. Martin had taught Bob many of the old traditional British ballads.

Dylan adapted these traditional tunes in his own way to be the classics they are recognised now to be. Some might say he copied the tunes. I say he he used what was available and what had been his influences to come up with somthing magic and wonderful. What do you think?.

This is another track from that superb 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - A Folk Tribute concert, highlighted in side 1 . I have also taken, Talkin World 3 Blues and I Shall be Free from that same concert. These are about the best I can find of these rarely covered songs

  RICHIE HAVENS - Oxford Town

Here is another song which is not covered too often. I like this take by the great late Mr Richie Havens. It can be found on his album My Own Way.

BILLY BRAGG - Talking World War 3 Blues

This is a nice cover by the Bard and again from the fabulous Freewheelin' Concert. I wish I was there. It sounded like a great evening.

 'I wana be in your dream Billy!!'

MUDDY WATERS - Corrina Corrina

This is an old traditional song which Dylan adapted and I have gone for a Muddy Waters live rendition. Take it Muddy. 


HENRY THOMAS - Honey, just (won't you) allow me one more Chance (1928)

I choose this as really it does not take too much to work out where Bob got the idea from. OK he changed the title around a bit and added some more lyrics but basically the song is much the same. Old Henry gets the nod!

RAB NOAKES - I shall be free

This is an excellent version by one of my old folk day heroes Rab Noakes, he is accompanied by another folk ledgend Fraser Spiers who plays harmonica.  For a great Rab rendition of Mississippi  just click.

sfw Pada 09:14 4 Komentar

DYLAN COVERS # 101 Freewheelin Covered Side 2

DYLAN COVERS # 101 Freewheelin Covered Side 2

Billy Bragg Bob Dylan Dylan Covers Henry Thomas Johnny Cash Martin Carthy Muddy Waters Rab Noakes Richie Havens

Here is the second side of  'The Freewheelin'  covered, to celebrate #100 'Dylan Covers'

I'm still bleeding freezing!

JOHNNY CASH - Don't think twice its Alright

Yet another classic, I have gone for this version by Johnny Cash recorded at the 1964 Newport Folk Festival a year before the historical electric entrance by Dylan. Johnny gets the nod due to his close assosiation with Bob during the sixties.

Martin Carthy 2nd from left

MARTIN CARTHY - Bob Dylan's Dream

There are several good versions of this fabulous song of nostagia. But I just had to go for Martin Carthy who had I suppose, had as much a contibution as anybody on the many brilliant songs which had been the result of Dylan's vist to the U.K. in 1962. Martin had taught Bob many of the old traditional British ballads.

Dylan adapted these traditional tunes in his own way to be the classics they are recognised now to be. Some might say he copied the tunes. I say he he used what was available and what had been his influences to come up with somthing magic and wonderful. What do you think?.

This is another track from that superb 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - A Folk Tribute concert, highlighted in side 1 . I have also taken, Talkin World 3 Blues and I Shall be Free from that same concert. These are about the best I can find of these rarely covered songs

  RICHIE HAVENS - Oxford Town

Here is another song which is not covered too often. I like this take by the great late Mr Richie Havens. It can be found on his album My Own Way.

BILLY BRAGG - Talking World War 3 Blues

This is a nice cover by the Bard and again from the fabulous Freewheelin' Concert. I wish I was there. It sounded like a great evening.

 'I wana be in your dream Billy!!'

MUDDY WATERS - Corrina Corrina

This is an old traditional song which Dylan adapted and I have gone for a Muddy Waters live rendition. Take it Muddy. 


HENRY THOMAS - Honey, just (won't you) allow me one more Chance (1928)

I choose this as really it does not take too much to work out where Bob got the idea from. OK he changed the title around a bit and added some more lyrics but basically the song is much the same. Old Henry gets the nod!

RAB NOAKES - I shall be free

This is an excellent version by one of my old folk day heroes Rab Noakes, he is accompanied by another folk ledgend Fraser Spiers who plays harmonica.  For a great Rab rendition of Mississippi  just click.

sfw Pada 09:14 4 Komentar

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali/Old Pa and John lennon -Stand by Me

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali/Old Pa and John lennon -Stand by Me

Bob Harris Cassius Clay John Lennon Muhammad Ali Wednesday Club

WEDNESDAY CLUB meets the great men,  Muhammad Ali V Old Pa and John lennon

My mate Ali

 

CASSIUS CLAY - Stand By Me (1964)

Living in Jeddah in the eighties, many interesting things happened that would not normally be available to me if I lived in the U.K.

Probably one of the greatest things was one day Shellhunter came home from School and said that Muhammad Ali was coming to her School that night to give a talk and we can all go.

Muhammad Ali, he was my hero, or one of them.  I saw every fight (see previous post) from the very beginning, I had posters on my wall. It was an opportunity not to be missed.

With excitement I turned up with all the other fight fans. Ali was introduced to us and we were asked to give him some questions. It was all routine stuff ie what was your hardest fight etc.

It was so tragic hearing Ali try and give answers. He was slurring and had difficulty giving any coherent reply. However there was an unmistakeably twinkle in his eye. It was still the Ali we all new and loved.

After, he signed autographs for the kids. I managed to get close for a picture with my arm round him. He did not look too pleased about being touched. I mumbled how great he was and that I have always been a fan. In the photo I actually look taller than Ali.  He was there for the taking.

I would have danced like a donkey and stung like a hen, Muhammad Ali would have fallen in ten. I found this track apparently sung by a then Cassius Clay of the great Ben E King classic, it is actually not that bad.

If you don't like the Cassius version here is a little treat to make up for it, the intro by Bob Harris is just fabulous.

Imagine if Old Pa was here?

 

JOHN LENNON - Stand By Me (1975)

sfw Pada 10:03 5 Komentar

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 26/05/2013 - Pure X, Ms Mr, Frank's Daughter, The National, The Uncluded

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 26/05/2013 - Pure X, Ms Mr, Frank's Daughter, The National, The Uncluded

Frank's Daughter Ms Mr Pure X The National The Uncluded Tracks of the Week

Five tracks that poofed up our pillows this week...

 

SFW:- 
Frank's Daughter - 'Playground 71'/'Best Glow' AA Side single (2013)

I've previously featured Frank's Daughter as a TOTW and Playground 71’/’Best Glow’ has grabbed my attention again.  It is a double AA side single from the Deptford duo and is released 10th June on Immure Recordings. Fans of Thom Yorke/Radiohead & Portishead should take note, as Playground 71 certainly has elements of Thom Yorke's Eraser material.

 Flycasual:-

Pure X - 'Thousand Year Old Child' (2013)

Eugh, I'm back in the rain and single figure temperatures after an immaculate week on an Aegean peninsula, gutted. This track gives me happy memories of gazing out on a shimmering sea while Mount Olympus towered in the far distance. There was little to do then but appease the Gods by eating, drinking and listen to music, unearthing a few sparkling gems. This one courtesy of a free weekly playlist from ADM (which you can subscribe to here, subscribe to our playlist here first though). 'Thousand Year Old Child' is taken from the Texan trio's second album, Crawling Up The Stairs, released earlier this month.
 

By Zeus, check out Pure X's website here....

London Scouser:-

The Uncluded - 'Delicate Cycle' (2013)

 

To quote The Fast Show's Jesse "This week I 'ave been mostly listening to.... the new album by Black Books" and not a lot else. I did however listen to the podcast of Scroobius Pip's 'The Beatdown' and instantly loved a track he played. The Uncluded are a coming together of rapper Aesop Rock and folk singer Kimya Dawson..... And that is the extent of my knowledge of them !!! As for the song, it starts off almost aggressive with talk of severing limbs before it completely changes and the folky part of the song comes in. Reading this it probably shouldn't work, but I think it does. It reminds me of Edie Brickell and her style a little which ticks the box for me. The video is interesting too, and I dare you not to say 'aaaahhhh' at the kitten and poodle featured.

Check the website here...

Old Pa's Corner:-

The National - Demons(2013)

 

This is a good one, taken from the latest National's new album called  'Trouble will find Me'  I like that title. Lead singer Matt Berninger has got one of these very recognisable voices, very much like the Editors, Interpol or Tinderstcks front men.

This is definitely up to the high standards of their previous albums. I am looking forward to listening to the rest of this. They are fast becoming a new national treasure.

Shell Hunter:-
Ms Mr - 'Hurricane' (2013)

I was looking up the xFM playlist the other day and my eye was drawn to the name 'Ms Mr' (official site here). It reminded me a bit of Mister Mister from way back when, so I checked them out. It seems there is some serious hype around this girl/boy duo from New York. The single 'Hurricane' has been getting a lot of airplay recently and it sounds like Florence Welch singing with Massive Attack backing. Their debut album Secondhand Rapture was released 13th May and with a style that has been described as "chillwave", it has sparked my interest. When the band were first stepping out in the world, they created an air of mystery by not revealing their names and only releasing limited photos. In fact they were referred to as Ms (vocals) and Mr (music). I don't normally like a gimmick as I believe it is a guise if the band don't have any talent! Well, there are no worries there, these guys obviously do and I feel this song becoming a firm favourite of mine.

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sfw Pada 06:38 7 Komentar

DYLAN COVERS #100 ***SPECIAL*** The Freewheelin' Covered, Side 1

DYLAN COVERS #100 ***SPECIAL*** The Freewheelin' Covered, Side 1

Bob Dylan Dylan Covers Joan Baez Paul and Mary Pearl Jam Peter Rod Stewart The Freewheelin' Ewn Mclennan

NUMBER 100 DYLAN COVERS, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

I only started it as a bit of fun, but it soon became an obession, very like collecting Dylan Bootlegs. If you are reading this, then you have probably been there.

I now have thousands of Dylan covers. Everything on MP3 and backed up twice...if I lost them. Well I don't know what?

Family photos or my Dylan Covers. ....sorry!!!.........

I started collecting Dylan Covers CDs, but it got silly, so I just now copy them and sell the CD. As I always say. 'All I need as a possesion is my Hard Drive' and my loin cloth!

Anyway, I am rambling and to celebrate the #100,  I have decided to cover Dylan's iconic second album The Freewheelin' (#50, I covered 'Blonde on Blonde')

I can't wait for #1000, maybe I will cover  'Tempest ' now that would be a Titanic project.!.

I hope you have enjoyed some of the covers I have found, as much as I have had the pleasue of finding them.

 Old Ma thinks I am sad! and can not stand Mr D.

Apart from that and the fact she is French!!!................'talking to some French Girls' 

I'm bleeding freezing!

PETER PAUL and MARY - Blowin' in the Wind

I just had to start with Peter, Paul and Mary, this is where it all started for Bob way back in 1963. They had a number two hit with the song and this provided fame and exposure for a Young Bob Dylan and of course shed loads of dollars. This is a live version of probably Dylan's most famous song 

ROD STEWART - Girl from the North Country (alt Take)

There are many many fabulous covers of this brilliant love song, too many to even mention, but I am going for Rod Stewart and his alternative take from the one released on his 1974 album Smiler. This one is lot sparser and much superior in my opinion. You can find it on 'The Rod Stewart Sessions 1971-1998 (Rarities/Sessions Box).' You will find some great stuff there, including some good Bob Covers.


I think Rod deserves to be included, he has done many Dylan Covers and has enough to make up a complete Dylan Covers album. Come on Rod why don't you release such an album. You may even get back your street cred.   His latest album contains a take of Corina Corina.

EDDIE VEDDER - Masters of War

There are many great versions of this brilliant anti-war song. I have featured some excellent versions in previous posts. Notably Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, The Roots and The Staple Singers.

I just had to feature another version by Eddie Vedder who has practically made the song his own. This can be found on the DVD  'The People Speak.' . For other Eddie versions.

WHILE and MATTHEWS - Down the Highway

'Down the Highway' and 'Bob Dylan's Blues' are to be quite honest fillers and are nowhere near the high standard of the other tracks on side 1. This is probably why I cannot find too many covers to chose from. Both these tracks are from  'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - A Folk Tribute,'  which was on an BBC Radio 2 FM  Broadcast: May 18th 2011. They are actually pretty good and the concert is a must hear. 

EWEN MCLENNAN - Bob Dylan's Blues

JOAN BAEZ - A Hard Rains a Gonna Fall

It just had to be Joan's version taken from her 1965 album 'Farewell Angelina' still one of my favourite albums of all time, It has several other Dylan covers and I just love the stripped down versions, compared with the band sound of her double album of Dylan Covers 'Any Day Now' (1968).

I'm the Madonna?

sfw Pada 04:16 5 Komentar

DYLAN COVERS #100 ***SPECIAL*** The Freewheelin' Covered, Side 1

DYLAN COVERS #100 ***SPECIAL*** The Freewheelin' Covered, Side 1

Bob Dylan Dylan Covers Joan Baez Paul and Mary Pearl Jam Peter Rod Stewart The Freewheelin' Ewn Mclennan

NUMBER 100 DYLAN COVERS, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

I only started it as a bit of fun, but it soon became an obession, very like collecting Dylan Bootlegs. If you are reading this, then you have probably been there.

I now have thousands of Dylan covers. Everything on MP3 and backed up twice...if I lost them. Well I don't know what?

Family photos or my Dylan Covers. ....sorry!!!.........

I started collecting Dylan Covers CDs, but it got silly, so I just now copy them and sell the CD. As I always say. 'All I need as a possesion is my Hard Drive' and my loin cloth!

Anyway, I am rambling and to celebrate the #100,  I have decided to cover Dylan's iconic second album The Freewheelin' (#50, I covered 'Blonde on Blonde')

I can't wait for #1000, maybe I will cover  'Tempest ' now that would be a Titanic project.!.

I hope you have enjoyed some of the covers I have found, as much as I have had the pleasue of finding them.

 Old Ma thinks I am sad! and can not stand Mr D.

Apart from that and the fact she is French!!!................'talking to some French Girls' 

I'm bleeding freezing!

PETER PAUL and MARY - Blowin' in the Wind

I just had to start with Peter, Paul and Mary, this is where it all started for Bob way back in 1963. They had a number two hit with the song and this provided fame and exposure for a Young Bob Dylan and of course shed loads of dollars. This is a live version of probably Dylan's most famous song 

ROD STEWART - Girl from the North Country (alt Take)

There are many many fabulous covers of this brilliant love song, too many to even mention, but I am going for Rod Stewart and his alternative take from the one released on his 1974 album Smiler. This one is lot sparser and much superior in my opinion. You can find it on 'The Rod Stewart Sessions 1971-1998 (Rarities/Sessions Box).' You will find some great stuff there, including some good Bob Covers.


I think Rod deserves to be included, he has done many Dylan Covers and has enough to make up a complete Dylan Covers album. Come on Rod why don't you release such an album. You may even get back your street cred.   His latest album contains a take of Corina Corina.

EDDIE VEDDER - Masters of War

There are many great versions of this brilliant anti-war song. I have featured some excellent versions in previous posts. Notably Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, The Roots and The Staple Singers.

I just had to feature another version by Eddie Vedder who has practically made the song his own. This can be found on the DVD  'The People Speak.' . For other Eddie versions.

WHILE and MATTHEWS - Down the Highway

'Down the Highway' and 'Bob Dylan's Blues' are to be quite honest fillers and are nowhere near the high standard of the other tracks on side 1. This is probably why I cannot find too many covers to chose from. Both these tracks are from  'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan - A Folk Tribute,'  which was on an BBC Radio 2 FM  Broadcast: May 18th 2011. They are actually pretty good and the concert is a must hear. 

EWEN MCLENNAN - Bob Dylan's Blues

JOAN BAEZ - A Hard Rains a Gonna Fall

It just had to be Joan's version taken from her 1965 album 'Farewell Angelina' still one of my favourite albums of all time, It has several other Dylan covers and I just love the stripped down versions, compared with the band sound of her double album of Dylan Covers 'Any Day Now' (1968).

I'm the Madonna?

sfw Pada 04:16 5 Komentar

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Dambusters March

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Dambusters March

Dambusters Wednesday Club

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Home of the Brave

Pic taken by Flycasual's Dad in Law, well done Sir!

 

DAM BUSTERS MARCH

Where did it all start, when did I begin to love music. Well the first piece of music that really hit me was the Dam Busters March. I would listen patiently every Saturday morning to Children's favourites. It was a programme that kids sent in their requests.

There were many favourite at that time. Nelly the Elephant, Sparky's Magic Piano, The Little White Bull, There once was an Ugly Duckling.  I loved them all, but my absolute favourite was the Dam Busters March, I could not get enough.

I loved the film also and it is still one of my favourites. I was delighted to hear there is a planned re-make with Peter Jackson chosen as the director. It is on hold at the moment, but 10 scale model Lancasters have already been built. So it looks as if the project could happen. I hope so.

It was interesting that a black Labrador in the original film that belonged to Wing Commander Guy Gibson was called Nigger which was acceptable in these days. Later copies of the film had the name dubbed over to Trigger so as to not offend anybody watching the movie. 

The dog....in the centre

It is fitting I did this, as last week was the 70 anniversary of that daring raid that cost so many lives of these brave airmen. I dedicate this post to these brave souls.

What was the first record that got you on to your musical path to glory..

sfw Pada 05:58 3 Komentar

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 19/05/2013 - Muse, Chk Chk Chk, The Handsome Family, Zion I, Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 19/05/2013 - Muse, Chk Chk Chk, The Handsome Family, Zion I, Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis

Agathon Iakovidis Chk Chk Chk Koza Mostra Muse The Handsome Family Tracks of the Week Zion I

Five tracks that got more than just "Nil Pois" from us...

Shell Hunter:-
Koza Mostra & Agathon Iakovidis - 'Alcohol Is Free' (2013)

Some may think I am sad but I love watching Eurovision, with the terrible choreography and poor presenters who are trying their best to speak correct English. Its great telly! This year I was totally routing for these guys who are from Greece but sadly came 6th. The band coupled with old folk singer Iakovidis, were like a breath of fresh air! It was like Zorba's dance meets The Specials but dressed in kilts, fantastic! Their incredibly catchy lyrics..."Alcohol is Free!" is bound to be a big hit on the islands for those all inclusive holiday makers. Hey wait a minute! Maybe Flycasual is singing it right now! 

SFW:- 
Zion I - 'Human Being' (2013)

Sometimes, music takes hold of you and gives a "happy slap" - Human Being has done that to me! Every time I've heard it gets my feet tapping, the beat takes over, the synth bass line takes over and it evokes the same feelings of when I heard Q-Tips "Vivrant thing" or Pharrells "frontin'". However, whether or not this a good thing for everyone else remains to be seen. Tune!!

Flycasual:-

!!! - 'One Girl/One Boy' (2013)

By the time you read this (if anyone does) I shall hopefully be soaking up the sun on a beach in Greece, turquoise water lapping at my feet, feasting on olives and covering myself in Feta cheese. So desperate for sun, my mind is warped and I daydream about the video for Wham's 'Club Tropicana', while my wife is probably dreaming of a Shirley Valentine style romance! Either way we'll be making the most of it as the reliable source that is the Daily Express recently dropped the bombshell that we are heading for another washout summer, Thanks! 'One Girl / One Boy' is the perfect track for sipping cocktails in your speedos and is taken from their new album Thr!!!ler out earlier this month. I've always been a bit of a fan of the NY Disco Punk's style and this track, with it's sunny disposition, reaffirms it, slotting in very nicely on my holiday playlist. 

more musical houmous? check !!! website here...

London Scouser:-

Muse - Panic Station (2013)

Having been a fan of Muse since day dot, I was initially sceptical when they released the Olympic theme toon 'Survival' thinking they had gone mad. After a few listens however I started to get it and now I think it's brilliant.

They are about to release their 5th single from 'The 2nd Law' and it's not been without controversy. The video was filmed in Japan, and at the start they had the Rising Sun flag which caused outrage in Asia, they have subsequently apologised and re-released the video with the current Japanese flag.

The song is more mainstream for me than a lot of their recent tracks but nonetheless I'm loving it and the lyrics had me pulling my hair out as I tried to figure out what it reminded me of...... I since figured it out, can you readers ??? Answers on a postcard to the usual address.... Failing that, please feel free to comment below

Old Pa's Corner:-

Handsome Family - Frogs (2013)

Oh! I always look forward to a Handsome Family Album and this one has been  a bit of a wait. Four years in fact.  I listened through 'Wilderness'  once and two tracks hit me immediately, this one Frogs and the other Glowworm. Frogs just got the hop.

The album is a concept all about animals(indirectly)  and each track is named after a different animal. The idea comes from the dark and often  humorous mind of Rennie Sparks one half of the husband and wife duo that makes up one of my favourite bands over the past 13 years. If you ever get the chance to see them, it is a must. Their in between song banter is like eavesdropping in their front room. Hilarious.

I reckon this is their best album since my album of the year in 2000  'In the Air'. 

Checkout previous Tracks of the week here

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sfw Pada 06:34 4 Komentar

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 19/05/2013 - Muse, Chk Chk Chk, The Handsome Family, Zion I, Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 19/05/2013 - Muse, Chk Chk Chk, The Handsome Family, Zion I, Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis

Agathon Iakovidis Chk Chk Chk Koza Mostra Muse The Handsome Family Tracks of the Week Zion I

Five tracks that got more than just "Nil Pois" from us...

Shell Hunter:-
Koza Mostra & Agathon Iakovidis - 'Alcohol Is Free' (2013)

Some may think I am sad but I love watching Eurovision, with the terrible choreography and poor presenters who are trying their best to speak correct English. Its great telly! This year I was totally routing for these guys who are from Greece but sadly came 6th. The band coupled with old folk singer Iakovidis, were like a breath of fresh air! It was like Zorba's dance meets The Specials but dressed in kilts, fantastic! Their incredibly catchy lyrics..."Alcohol is Free!" is bound to be a big hit on the islands for those all inclusive holiday makers. Hey wait a minute! Maybe Flycasual is singing it right now! 

SFW:- 
Zion I - 'Human Being' (2013)

Sometimes, music takes hold of you and gives a "happy slap" - Human Being has done that to me! Every time I've heard it gets my feet tapping, the beat takes over, the synth bass line takes over and it evokes the same feelings of when I heard Q-Tips "Vivrant thing" or Pharrells "frontin'". However, whether or not this a good thing for everyone else remains to be seen. Tune!!

Flycasual:-

!!! - 'One Girl/One Boy' (2013)

By the time you read this (if anyone does) I shall hopefully be soaking up the sun on a beach in Greece, turquoise water lapping at my feet, feasting on olives and covering myself in Feta cheese. So desperate for sun, my mind is warped and I daydream about the video for Wham's 'Club Tropicana', while my wife is probably dreaming of a Shirley Valentine style romance! Either way we'll be making the most of it as the reliable source that is the Daily Express recently dropped the bombshell that we are heading for another washout summer, Thanks! 'One Girl / One Boy' is the perfect track for sipping cocktails in your speedos and is taken from their new album Thr!!!ler out earlier this month. I've always been a bit of a fan of the NY Disco Punk's style and this track, with it's sunny disposition, reaffirms it, slotting in very nicely on my holiday playlist. 

more musical houmous? check !!! website here...

London Scouser:-

Muse - Panic Station (2013)

Having been a fan of Muse since day dot, I was initially sceptical when they released the Olympic theme toon 'Survival' thinking they had gone mad. After a few listens however I started to get it and now I think it's brilliant.

They are about to release their 5th single from 'The 2nd Law' and it's not been without controversy. The video was filmed in Japan, and at the start they had the Rising Sun flag which caused outrage in Asia, they have subsequently apologised and re-released the video with the current Japanese flag.

The song is more mainstream for me than a lot of their recent tracks but nonetheless I'm loving it and the lyrics had me pulling my hair out as I tried to figure out what it reminded me of...... I since figured it out, can you readers ??? Answers on a postcard to the usual address.... Failing that, please feel free to comment below

Old Pa's Corner:-

Handsome Family - Frogs (2013)

Oh! I always look forward to a Handsome Family Album and this one has been  a bit of a wait. Four years in fact.  I listened through 'Wilderness'  once and two tracks hit me immediately, this one Frogs and the other Glowworm. Frogs just got the hop.

The album is a concept all about animals(indirectly)  and each track is named after a different animal. The idea comes from the dark and often  humorous mind of Rennie Sparks one half of the husband and wife duo that makes up one of my favourite bands over the past 13 years. If you ever get the chance to see them, it is a must. Their in between song banter is like eavesdropping in their front room. Hilarious.

I reckon this is their best album since my album of the year in 2000  'In the Air'. 

Checkout previous Tracks of the week here

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sfw Pada 06:34 4 Komentar

FRONT ROW CENTRE - Chase And Status - 'No Problem'

FRONT ROW CENTRE - Chase And Status - 'No Problem'

Chase and Status Front Row Centre Shell Hunter

You've listened to the songs...you loved the album...now you absolutely have to see them live...

FRONT ROW CENTRE

Chase and Status - 'No Problem' (2011)

 iTunes Festival, Roundhouse, Camden on July 28, 2011

For music lovers out there, the ultimate thing to do is to see your favourite artist or group live on stage. Now, I go to a lot of concerts and for me the whole evening is an experience. Living just outside of London means it's a dreaded disgracefully long trek but it is such an amazing place, not only for music but for a night out so its worth it. Sprinkled with individual bars and restaurants hidden in every corner, it makes for a far more memorable experience! To save you hassling around, see my Gig Watch tips below! This is not a normal gig review, this is my experience.

I was over the moon when London Scouser told me he'd won some itunes Festival tickets a couple of years ago, but when he told me who we would be seeing I was a little disappointed. I loved one track I'd heard from Chase and Status, in fact 'Blind Faith' was one of my top 5 songs of 2011, but to be honest, I wasn't into the Dubstep hype at the time. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth I thought, so I put on their latest album in the car on repeat a couple of times and sure enough, I got into them and was looking forward to seeing them at my favourite venue in London, the Roundhouse!

I remember it was a scorcher of a day and there is nothing better than milling around Camden in the sunshine! A few preconcert bevvies sitting by Camden Lock at the Lloyds bar then a fab pizza at La Porchetta which is right opposite the venue. We sat at an outside table in the sun smugly watching all the people queueing outside the Roundhouse, in the hope of getting a ticket. Gutted!

Once in the venue, we watched the beginning of Nero, but they weren't really our cup of tea, plus the Roundhouse has a bar with an open terrace, bonus! By the time it was time for Chase and Status to come on, the buzz was electrifying, as you can see from the live video below, the build up was immense (start it at 1:30)! I'll never forget this concert, the way the voodoo face of 'No Problem' (one of the highlights of album No More Idols) appeared on the screen in its neon colouring. As soon as the beat dropped, the whole place erupted. I've never been to a rave or any of those mega clubs in Ibiza, but the feeling was intense. It felt like my heart beat was being controlled by the bass and I don't think my feet physically touched the floor for the majority of the concert! The whole performance was full of contagious energy and at moments I was so overwhelmed, I was laughing out loud. Another absolute highlight was when Liam Bailey came out an did Blind Faith, superb.

Gig watch (everything you need to know!)

Venue: Roundhouse, Camden
Setlist here

Support Act: Nero

Recommended Restuarant: La Porchetta

Recommended Pub: The Ice Wharf Lloyds Bar, Camden Lock

All photos taken by and Copyright of K.Bazeley

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DYLAN COVERS #99 Hugues Aufray with Eddie Mitchell/Johnny Halliday - Forever Young/Girl from the North Country

DYLAN COVERS #99 Hugues Aufray with Eddie Mitchell/Johnny Halliday - Forever Young/Girl from the North Country

Bob Dylan Dylan Covers Eddie Mitchell Hugues Aufray Johnny Halliday

Dylan and Hugues 1964

 

HUGUES AUFRAY with JOHNNY HALLIDAY - Forever Young

Hugues Aufray first did a covers album of Dylan songs way back in 1965 'Hugues Aufray chante Bob Dylan' and would you believe he had a further Covers album in 2009 called  'New Yorker'  and it included many well know French artists from the past 50 years. I have chosen 2 of the great French Rockers from the sixties who are still going strong today. Johnny Halliday and Eddie Michell.

My wife who is French and hates Dylan will have no excuse to-day. She will have to listen to these two.

Viens, ma cherie, ecouter ces fameux rockers francais chanter Monsieur D !

 

HUGUES AUFRAY with EDDIE MITCHELL - Girl from the North Country

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DJ Shadow - 'Midnight in a Perfect World'

DJ Shadow - 'Midnight in a Perfect World'

DJ Shadow Flycasual Mo Wax Recollection Collection

Recollection Collection......musical memories recalled with affection!

DJ Shadow - 'Midnight in a Perfect World' (1995)

I don't know exactly when it was but sometime in the early 90's I broke up with Hip-Hop. I wasn't entirely sure where it was headed or what it was trying to say anymore. Subsequently it went on to be arguably the most popular form of music, a classic case of 'it's not you, it's me'. However something was salvaged from this acrimonious split, I discovered the Mo' Wax record label which was founded in the early 90's by James Lavelle, who would later go on to form UNKLE. I felt the label retained the essence of Hip-Hop, going with the 'two turntables and microphone' mantra. Except instead of the mic, the tracks were sample heavy and predominately psychedelic in nature, hence the sometimes unwanted tag, 'Trip-Hop'.

Ain't no such thing as bad weather...word!

DJ Shadow was on Mo' Wax's books and dropped the classic 'Entroducing' album, a completely innovative record made up of beats and spliced up with old funk and movie samples. This track stood out for me as it sounded gentle in nature imagining a silent urban night scape but with the heavy 'boom bap' Hip-Hop beat to satisfy the head bobbing B-boy in me. Hip-Hop had evolved......a true gem.

You'll be pleased to know that Hip-Hop and I are back together now. I guess we just needed a break.

Have a listen to some of my favourite tracks on my Spotify playlist below or click here to read some more posts.

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WEDNESDAY CLUB - The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey, Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in The Jar

WEDNESDAY CLUB - The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey, Thin Lizzy - Whiskey in The Jar

The Pogues Thin Lizzy Wednesday Club

WEDNESDAY CLUB - WHISKEY TIME

a wee dram a fore you go

 

THE POGUES - Steams of Whiskey

When I was between the age of 7 and 12 years old, during the summer holidays I was always sent to my aunt Nan and uncle Alex for 2 weeks. It was a place called Dalmore. It was situated on the other side of the BlackIisle, the other side from the Inverness side. For a young kid it was perfect, it was by the sea and there were many inlets,  that when the tide was out you could jump over, catch crabs and there was always something exciting to find which had been washed up by the sea.

It was in the countryside and was perfect for someone like me who loved all animals and birds. I found voles, moles, snakes, lizards, mice, rats, hedgehogs, weasels and stoats. I was in my element. They also had a dog named Whiskey which I was able to take for walks.

The highlight of my day was to walk to the distillery, only about 10mins from the house. I met there my uncle Willie. He was not really an uncle, but was the brother of my Aunt Nan. Willie was my favourite uncle we fought, we played tricks on each other and gambled for pennies, For some reason I always seemed to win.

At eleven sharp all the distillery workers met in a room for their elevenses, which was a large glass of raw whiskey. They had several of these breaks during the day so in effect they were kept 'topped up' all day.

Can you imagine that happening nowadays. It would be unthinkable.

I would then follow Willie to his work place and watch until I got fed up and then I would return home for my lunch by the seaside route.

I saw all the processes that go to making whiskey and the sounds, sights and smells have stayed with me until this day. What I am trying to say is I still enjoy a 'wee dram.'

If you ever get the chance to taste a malt from Dalmore  then you will be in for a treat. The bottle will have a picture of a stag. The emblem for Mackenzie (my name) and the owners of the distillery.

Happy memories, especially being woken up each day to the sounds of the rooks and the crows.
 

THIN LIZZY - Whiskey in the Jar

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