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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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 Posted - 11/30/2005 : 08:57:53
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Review - Broken Face review:
Glad you liked the Rabih Abou-Khalil track, it was there especially for you (and kathryn as it says "Montreal" in the title...). Back when we did the genre-specific swap, the Hasidic New Wave track you chose immediately made me think of RAK. Since then I've been meaning to put some on one of my mixes. This particular track brings a lot of memories to me, I used to play it almost every morning when I lived in Montreal. It *is* appropriately named.
Denis
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 11/30/2005 : 09:00:39
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you lived in montreal? oh man am i jealous. i love that city (despite not speaking a word of french and being somewhat discriminated against there because of it). and thanks for the track, i shall have to investigate further.
-Brian
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 11/30/2005 : 09:17:03
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I spent 6 months there, studying at Concordia University. Probably the best 6 months of my pre-Mexico life. Soundtrack of my life there:
Rabih Abou-Khalil - The Sultan's Picnic
Blonde Redhead - La Mia Vita Violenta
Blondie - Blondie's Hits
Geraldine Fibbers - Butch
Finley Quaye - Vanguard
Bjφrk - Homogenic
Squarepusher - Burningn 'n' Tree
Pixies - everything
FB - Cult of Ray
Denis
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2005 : 06:58:07
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Non-French speaking or not, I'm going to Montreal one day soon.
It's THE musical hotbed right now.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 12/01/2005 : 07:18:22
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do you guys really want my "A Beginner's Guide To The Kinks" b/c if so i'll finalize the tracklisting and upload it when Mikey's was supposed to go up.
-Brian
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 12/01/2005 : 07:20:48
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Yeah, bring it on. Just don't put You Really Got Me or All Day And All Of The Night on it.
Denis
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2005 : 07:24:16
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Sounds like a good solution Brian. Bravo.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/04/2005 : 13:01:35
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OK all ,my mix is up on the FTP, hope you like it. It's not as eclectic as, well, any of them I think. There's also a couple from Low and Cat Power who we've already seen tracks from.
Track listing:
Sugar JC Auto
Ash Orpheus
At The Drive-In One Armed Scissor
Ryuichi Sakamoto & David Sylvian Forbidden Colours
Jo McCafferty Dangerous Ground
Desert Sessions - I Wanna Make It Wit Chu.
The Skeksis Joel is Dead
Lone Justice Inspiration
The Favours Whats In It For Me?
The Wrens Hopeless
The Kleptones Jazz
Cat Power Werewolf
The Sisters of Mercy Gimme Shelter
Maria McKee Scarlover
Steve Earle - CCKMP
Low I Started A Joke
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 12/04/2005 : 14:00:55
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downloading it now llama - looking forward to it!
even though i'm slightly sad (and i know you're w/ me on this denis) that the reviews have died down right when i post mine
-Brian
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/04/2005 : 14:51:46
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Your review and Denis' should be up in the next couple of days or so Brian, just need another listen or two to finalise my opinions. Oops, just remembered I've not reviewed darwin's yet either.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2005 : 15:30:54
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Frog'n'roll review: When I first listened to your mix, it rubbed me completely the wrong way, and I never got past the first 8-10 songs. I stuck with it, and it seems that several songs just took a while to grow on me. Overall, the mix reminds me of a trip through the western US, like in the movie "Wild at Heart". You did just go through the US, correct? (thought I read on here that you did, but not sure). I like the guitar lines and sounds in several songs-Pinback, Sleater-Kinney. OK,
FAVORITES: Yo La Tengo, which I had never heard (and I love the song), Sleater-Kinney (ditto), Kristen Hersh song which is mesmerizing and beautiful, Jonny Polonsky, Sweet 75. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jesus & Mary Chain, and I especially like the one at the end of your mix.
PRETTY INTERESTING: Joe Strummer song, Big Audio Dynamite (I've heard enough of them in the past, though), the Iggy Pop & Goran Bregovic song, the Walkabouts, Lisa Gerrard.
AVERAGE songs to me that I can listen to without having to change, but don't love: Firewater, Kat Onoma (they almost remind me of Frank off the "Gold" album, but not quite enough!), Shoulders, Shane MacGowan.
HATE!!: Calvin Russell "Texas" song. I just hate this song, and I LIVE in Texas. Roadrunners song-maybe I don't like it because of word association with "Bush".
I like your mix. I have listened to it a surprising number of times, and it has an interesting feel to it. For some reason I thought of Frank Black as I listened to some of the songs. Maybe it was that western feel that I described earlier, and thinking about Pistolero. Anyway, nice job.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 03:07:50
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Heh. I think it's the first time someone reviews a mix twice.
Llama, you haven't reviewed Scott's either.
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 03:16:27
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Aaaaahhh, so much music, so little time.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 05:10:40
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Heh. I think it's the first time someone reviews a mix twice.
Llama, you haven't reviewed Scott's either.
Denis
"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"
haha-this is actually only my first review of frog's: whatever previous post I wrote about it said I wanted to do a "generic" joke review so that I could participate in the thread (without having listened to any of the mixes), but seeing as how Brian was mailing the non-ftp'ers their discs, I just received the first ones a few weeks ago, and I'm only up to listening to Benji's now. In other words, the other review was pure generic comments (supposed to be for a laugh!). Ahh. That is pretty much par for the course whenever I try to make a joke.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 07:07:25
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[monty python voice] What a terrible joke! [/monty python voice]
Just kidding. If you read your first fake review, it looks strangely similar to the actual one though. You should have sticked to it.
Denis
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 12:16:07
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Heh. I think it's the first time someone reviews a mix twice.
Llama, you haven't reviewed Scott's either.
I wasn't going to mention it.
Just sulk a bit.
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 12/06/2005 : 18:37:00
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oh, and on further listening, i have to comment that Fu mislabeled one of the tracks. the version of "Wig in a Box" you put on the mix was the Polyphonic Spree's version from the WIG IN A BOX compilation, not the film version. sorry to be nitpicky!
Denis' review should be up later today
-Brian
good catch brian! but i intentionally did that to see if anyone actually listened to my mix! i have both versions on my hard drive and i guess i got them mixed up. but i do enjoy the polyphonic spree version.
started listening to sir rock's today. haven't heard of any of these tunes before. i quite like tracks 6 and 7. so far not big on that deerhoof tune. heard a lot about the band so i'll have to check out some of their other stuff.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2005 : 18:57:37
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i run through this thread with a fine toothed comb
(and i find that no one is reviewing anymore!)
-Brian
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2005 : 11:26:42
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Review: Llamadance
Favs: Ryuichi Sakamoto & David Sylvian "Forbidden Colours," The Skeksis "Joel is Dead," Maria McKee "Scarlover"
Least Favs: Lone Justice "Inspiration," The Kleptones "Jazz"
Comments: Another solid mix. I always love seeing New Jersey bands pimped, so nice job w/ the Wrens. You also included my favorite ATDI song, so bravo on that. As for the new stuff i liked, "Forbidden Colours" really stands out as one of the best tracks on the disc, and there was something really fun about "Joel is Dead." The song that grew on me the most was the "Gimme Shelter" cover, which i didn't like at all the first time through. Also possibly the best titled mix thus far. Good job.
-Brian
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/09/2005 : 08:03:50
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And to reciprocate, a review of Brian's mix.
A mix of two halves was my impression, the first half being more or less indie/rock and the second half with a huge vein of country/folk running through it. Surprisingly the second half is my favourite. I've always had a soft spot for folk/country, but I've been pretty selective about it. I've got one album by both Calexico and Iron & Wine, so it was great to hear them together, with "A History of Lovers" being my favourite track from the mix. Nice to hear The Kinks, a band I've probably neglected - I own nothing by them, but probably know all their singles.
In truth, I was probably a bit disappointed with the Shostakovich track, it just seemed a bit dreary and aimless - maybe because it's been taken out of context, I'm not sure. America's #1 Sweetheart was a good song - it sounds just like Malkmus, is there a reason for that?
Anyway great mix, ta.
Brazil/Argentina (winners)- Calexico/Iron & Wine ; The Wiyos; Lambchop
Togo (whipping boys) - Peter Hammill; The Books; Unsung
Holland (nearly men;) - America's #1 Sweetheart; Liz Janes & Create(!)
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2005 : 11:55:14
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Has this died? I wanted to get Kinky for Xmas.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/22/2005 : 12:42:46
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Dead and buried.
R.I.P.
*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2005 : 14:42:47
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| Half way through the exchange I lost the ability to ftp at work due to an imperial computer administrator. I think surfer rosa's was the last I could download. |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/22/2005 : 17:02:11
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Does that mean I'm off the hook? I am the last person scheduled-for this Monday. Well, I will do it anyway just in case anyone is still messing with it. I only received half the discs from Brian a month or so ago and have only had time to listen to a few so far with trip out of town and holidays.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2005 : 08:09:41
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hey all,
i dropped the ball on the kinks mix. life has just been too messy lately, but things are now slowing down, and i will upload the kinks mix on tuesday whe i get back from my parents house.
i have not received ANYTHING from martian-honey since this first started, so i don't know what her deal is. Superabounder is NOT off the hook (sorry Stephen), so upload away. HPM has to upload soon too.
I'm consistantly dissappointed in how people just don't care about the later mixes. its really sad for those who put a lot of time in. Apologies for the late Kinks mix, but i think we all deserve a 'shame on us' for dropping this from our priorities.
-Brian
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2005 : 22:45:04
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hey everyone. I have finished my mix, and I have just gotten my new DSL to finally work tonight!!!!! Yes!!!!!! Finally!!! (last few days have been frustrating with it) I promise to upload sometime during this weekend a very nice, interesting mix to you. And I apologize for delaying it beyond my scheduled date of 12/26. As if I didn't have enought time already to get it done. Well anyway, cheers!! DSL is amazing!!!! Out of the stone ages.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2006 : 17:57:36
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If anyone from the mix group is able, can you check the ftp to see if what I uploaded works or not? This is the first time I've used ftp, and I may have a song format that is not usable. Thanks for any help. I'm on my way out for a while right now, but will check back tonight/tomorrow.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2006 : 19:09:17
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Review: Benji's mix.
Benji, your mix is filled with much music that is slower and more introspective than anything that I listen to regularly. I love it. I'm not in the mood for it all the time, but hearing it today for about the third and fourth listens, I enjoy just about everything. I love the songs by Dirty Three, Cat Power, Neko, and Micah Hinson. All the rest are good also. You certainly do put forth a certain feeling on this mix, kind of depressing in many parts, but also hopeful and spiritual feeling in others. I enjoyed getting a chance to hear Sigur Ros, Mogwai, and Low whom I have often heard about but never actually heard. Of those, Mogwai sounds like something I'd like to check out more, maybe also the Low album "The Great Destroyer" which I see cited quite often. Must buys for me: I do need to get a cd by Neko for sure, and maybe even Dirty Three-that's my favorite song on the mix. Now that I think about it and hear it again, maybe some Mogwai. Only misses for me: for some reason I have never liked Throwing Muses (sorry). Only chance I ever gave them was Hunkapapa or something like that. Just never did it for me. Anyway, thanks for a beautiful sounding mix.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/03/2006 : 02:11:03
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Superabounder, the files don't seem to be there, just some 44 byte files with .cda extensions. The notes seem to have uploaded fine though.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2006 : 04:12:31
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Thanks Steve. I am retrying it right now, as I was able to figure out the whole mp3 conversion finally, I think, so it looks like they are uploading correctly as we speak. I have to get ready and go to work, so renaming the songs will have to be done later (and clearing out those 44 byte files).
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2006 : 06:19:55
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I STILL don't have the interent at home.
Ridiculous.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2006 : 07:24:54
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bump
I'll try to review llama's soon, in case anyone still cares. Has Super's mix been uploaded eventually?
Denis
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2006 : 20:13:16
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I did upload it, but I don't know if anyone has downloaded it. If there is a problem getting it still, can someone please email me the ftp instructions again? I had to do a system recovery on Saturday and lost all my saved emails.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/12/2006 : 01:33:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Superabounder
I did upload it, but I don't know if anyone has downloaded it. If there is a problem getting it still, can someone please email me the ftp instructions again? I had to do a system recovery on Saturday and lost all my saved emails.
I've downloaded, but not listened yet because your tagging sucks ;)
Those .cda files are still there, but the mp3 files are there too now.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2006 : 17:47:02
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Could someone with the swap please email me the details for the ftp site? I lost all my email recently, and I need to get back to the site. Thanks. Anyone? Anyone?
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