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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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Weegee
by Richard Kamerman 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

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 ===== ==== "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present." - Babatunde Olatunji - __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger. http://messenger.yahoo.com/

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"Free" concerts and money
by mod bohemian 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

I'm sure it's not the same everywhere, but generally when there is a free concert at a café, how do the musicians get paid? For instance, in Paris, in both "free" concerts that I attended, le chapeau (the hat) was passed around afterwards. I somehow assumed that any money collected would go directly to the musicians. However, a friend of mine said that the musicians were probably paid a flat fee by the establishment and any money collected by donations goes directly to that establishment (not the musicians) -- that's in case the place did not make enough money from drink and snacks to pay for the musicians. So, when donations are collected, generally who gets them -- the musicians or the owners of the venue at which they played? Jennifer _________________________________________________________________ Get 200+ ad-free, high-fidelity stations and LIVE Major League Baseball Gameday Audio! http://radio.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200491ave/direct/01/

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Sliiiightly off topic: Brazil (The song)
by Gullasch Baronen 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

Just listening to the recent Cornelius album and wondered: What's the best version of the tune "Brazil"? Any suggestions? _________________________________________________________________ Få alle de nye og sjove ikoner med MSN Messenger http://www.msn.dk/messenger

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Le Freylekh Trio and La Carvane Passe in Paris
by mod bohemian 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

I just returned from Paris (and it was fabulous, as always) and saw two great concerts. Especially compared to the vast majority of people who post here, I simply dont have the experience or knowledge to give an educated review of the concerts or the talent. But, but what its worth, here are my impressions: The first concert was Le Freylekh Trio at the Olympic Café in the 18th arrondissement with Jacques Gandard on violin, Thomas Feterman on guitar, and his brother David Feterman on double bass. Obviously, the music was klezmer, and actually it was the first time Id ever experienced klezmer music live! (I have dozens of recordings by various artists on CDs, however) There was a group who played first (I have no idea who they were, but they were decent). I really dont think the music could be labeled as terribly innovative (though I dont have the experience to properly gauge), but it was executed quite beautifully, in my humble opinion. The violin could sing quite sweetly and eloquently, yet could dance as fast as the fingers could fly, never missing a note, and sacrificing nothing in quality for speed. They were new tunes (to me) yet traditional tunes. Vraiment, the music was executed flawlessly. There is little doubt that the players are quite accomplished. Personally, I loved the intimacy of a tiny cellar deep inside Paris to hear this music. The ambiance, paired with the wonderful music, penetrated the imagination with stories and images that are with me still. Again, I simply dont have the experience to compare the group with others, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and will absolutely look up the group again when I return to Paris! Also, Ive heard that whenever Tim Sparks is in town, he plays with them (and that is definitely something Id love to experience). There is more on the group here: http://www.mfvi.com/freylekhtrio/ (Personally, I dont think the music on their website does the group justice at all) The other group was La Caravane Passe, which played both klezmer and Hungarian music. The concert I saw was at 3zarts in the 20th arrondissement. Thomas Feterman was also in this group. This group was larger, with brass, alto sax, and percussion. It was a great, rousing concert in fact, only the comatose were still glued to their seats! I really loved both groups, but if I had to choose my favorite, it would have to be Le Freylekh Trio, which is odd since Im generally not particularly enthusiastic about the violin (Im not saying I dont like it, but it isnt a favorite instrument of mine). The worst part of the concerts? They had to end. Jennifer _________________________________________________________________ Get 200+ ad-free, high-fidelity stations and LIVE Major League Baseball Gameday Audio! http://radio.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200491ave/direct/01/

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