Tuesday by JWM 7/7/2013
I don't have much to say, so let's hit the music - shall we? After the JUMP
Showing posts with label Canopy Climbers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canopy Climbers. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Ice Ice Baby Mix
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I don't have much to say, so let's hit the music - shall we? After the JUMP
I don't have much to say, so let's hit the music - shall we? After the JUMP
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - Treat Me Like a Bum, Don't Wear No Tie Mix
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Tomorrow is the Fourth of July here in the USA. For the rest of you, well it's the Fourth of July, too unless you are across the International Date Line in which case tomorrow is the Fifth of July. In any event have a great Fourth (or Fifth) of July.
Today's music next
"Doctor Visit" photo collage by JWM 6/27/13
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July here in the USA. For the rest of you, well it's the Fourth of July, too unless you are across the International Date Line in which case tomorrow is the Fifth of July. In any event have a great Fourth (or Fifth) of July.
Today's music next
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - An Unmade Bed Mix
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Let's get right into the music...
Pre-Shuffle... I hit shuffle, and the first track up was "Lanquishing in Lower Chakras" by The Gabriel Construct from Interior City. This track begins with some minimalist piano. The track is eleven minutes long and features some spoken dialogue. It was truly a great way to start the morning.
In an odd sort of way, the second song of the mix, "Colonizer" by Canopy Climbers from Miles, fit well coming on the heels of The Gabriel Construct. I think it was the piano sound. Even though the use of the instrument could hardly be any more different, it still served as an effective bridge between the two songs.
Next up "Cup o' Tea" by Austin band, Little Radar. Their new album is not due out until next month, but they currently have a sampler up on Noisetrade.
Lambchop is a band from Nashville. They are awesome. "Chelsea Hotel" is a classic song by Leonard Cohen. It is awesome. Lambchop covers "Chelsea Hotel" and faces will be melted and brains will explode. Shari Lewis was not involved, but she did have a puppet named Lambchop.
Among the several albums we are anxiously awaiting, one that has us especially excited is the new record from Great American Novel. To help us all wait, the band recently made their last album Kissing available as a Free (Name Your Price) download via bandcamp. "I Want You" hits all the right notes. They also have two tracks from the new album available. Hit them up.
Another day, another Ramones song. This time we have "Outsider" from Subterranean Jungle.
We close the pre-shuffle with some "old school" Cee-Lo Green. "Evening News" is on his second solo album Cee-Lo Green...Is the Soul Machine.
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Man, it felt awesome this morning - July 2, and there was an ever so slight chill in the air.
Let's get right into the music...
Pre-Shuffle... I hit shuffle, and the first track up was "Lanquishing in Lower Chakras" by The Gabriel Construct from Interior City. This track begins with some minimalist piano. The track is eleven minutes long and features some spoken dialogue. It was truly a great way to start the morning.
In an odd sort of way, the second song of the mix, "Colonizer" by Canopy Climbers from Miles, fit well coming on the heels of The Gabriel Construct. I think it was the piano sound. Even though the use of the instrument could hardly be any more different, it still served as an effective bridge between the two songs.
Next up "Cup o' Tea" by Austin band, Little Radar. Their new album is not due out until next month, but they currently have a sampler up on Noisetrade.
Lambchop is a band from Nashville. They are awesome. "Chelsea Hotel" is a classic song by Leonard Cohen. It is awesome. Lambchop covers "Chelsea Hotel" and faces will be melted and brains will explode. Shari Lewis was not involved, but she did have a puppet named Lambchop.
Among the several albums we are anxiously awaiting, one that has us especially excited is the new record from Great American Novel. To help us all wait, the band recently made their last album Kissing available as a Free (Name Your Price) download via bandcamp. "I Want You" hits all the right notes. They also have two tracks from the new album available. Hit them up.
Another day, another Ramones song. This time we have "Outsider" from Subterranean Jungle.
We close the pre-shuffle with some "old school" Cee-Lo Green. "Evening News" is on his second solo album Cee-Lo Green...Is the Soul Machine.
SHUFFLE UP NEXT
Monday, July 1, 2013
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Brain is Hanging Upside Down Mix
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Another month here at Ear to the Ground, and suddenly, we find 2013 is half over... oh, how can it be?
Oh, it be....
We start 2013 Act II with yet another scintillating mix of music. Sometimes, especially when time prevents me from adding very much in the way of commentary, exactly what my role is. But, in an attempt to up my pretentiousness factor, I have decided to call what I do Curating. So, for you listening pleasure, here is the latest E2TG mix curated by yours truly...
PRE-SHUFFLE: (Not in order)
We feature two songs from the new album by the awesome band, Beijing. The album Night is rapidly turning into one of our favorites of a year jam-packed with great music. Today, we heard: "Violent" and "The Sun Will Set." This band (from Connecticut not China) packs a powerful and melodious punch.
The pre-shuffle also includes two songs from Arkansas/Tennessee band Canopy Climbers. "Garden" is a bonus track from their recent Noisetrade sampler, and Always" is the opening track on their brand new album Miles.
Let's continue the twofers with a pair of songs from New York punk legends, The Ramones. "We're a Happy Family" is from their third studio album, Rocket to Russia (1977); and "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" sometimes subtitled "My Brain is Hanging Upside Down" was released first as a single in 1985 and then subsequently included on the band's ninth studio album, Animal Boy (1986).
Next up, we have the late, great Bobby Bland with "Second Hand Heart". Bland, who died on June 23 at the age of 83, left behind a legacy of great music. This song is on his 1986 album, After All.
"Mourning Train from Memphis" by Christopher Paul Stelling from Songs of Praise and Scorn (2012) A favorite of mine. Beautiful, and as I've said over and over again, I am a sucker for a train song.
"Beach Day" by Beach Day - just discovered this great band from Hollywood, Florida. Great mix of surf rock, girl group and punk. From their brand new TripTrap Attack album.
And finally, we just grabbed a live recording of Radiohead from June 1995 which just released on Noisetrade (in conjunction with Paste magazine). Coincidentally, I actually saw Radiohead live a couple of months after the show recorded here (opening for R.E.M. in Nashville), and between the time this recording was made and the show I saw, my amazing daughters were born. We have "The Bends" - the title track from what was then the latest Radiohead album (released March 1995).
We have an amazing shuffle after the jump...
Another month here at Ear to the Ground, and suddenly, we find 2013 is half over... oh, how can it be?
Oh, it be....
We start 2013 Act II with yet another scintillating mix of music. Sometimes, especially when time prevents me from adding very much in the way of commentary, exactly what my role is. But, in an attempt to up my pretentiousness factor, I have decided to call what I do Curating. So, for you listening pleasure, here is the latest E2TG mix curated by yours truly...
PRE-SHUFFLE: (Not in order)
We feature two songs from the new album by the awesome band, Beijing. The album Night is rapidly turning into one of our favorites of a year jam-packed with great music. Today, we heard: "Violent" and "The Sun Will Set." This band (from Connecticut not China) packs a powerful and melodious punch.
The pre-shuffle also includes two songs from Arkansas/Tennessee band Canopy Climbers. "Garden" is a bonus track from their recent Noisetrade sampler, and Always" is the opening track on their brand new album Miles.
Let's continue the twofers with a pair of songs from New York punk legends, The Ramones. "We're a Happy Family" is from their third studio album, Rocket to Russia (1977); and "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg" sometimes subtitled "My Brain is Hanging Upside Down" was released first as a single in 1985 and then subsequently included on the band's ninth studio album, Animal Boy (1986).
Next up, we have the late, great Bobby Bland with "Second Hand Heart". Bland, who died on June 23 at the age of 83, left behind a legacy of great music. This song is on his 1986 album, After All.
"Mourning Train from Memphis" by Christopher Paul Stelling from Songs of Praise and Scorn (2012) A favorite of mine. Beautiful, and as I've said over and over again, I am a sucker for a train song.
"Beach Day" by Beach Day - just discovered this great band from Hollywood, Florida. Great mix of surf rock, girl group and punk. From their brand new TripTrap Attack album.
And finally, we just grabbed a live recording of Radiohead from June 1995 which just released on Noisetrade (in conjunction with Paste magazine). Coincidentally, I actually saw Radiohead live a couple of months after the show recorded here (opening for R.E.M. in Nashville), and between the time this recording was made and the show I saw, my amazing daughters were born. We have "The Bends" - the title track from what was then the latest Radiohead album (released March 1995).
We have an amazing shuffle after the jump...
Friday, June 28, 2013
Friday Morning Music Shuffle - I Just Might Lose It Mix
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Let's get to the music...
Pre-Shuffle
"Be Your Man" by Ivan and Alyosha
"Can't Stop" by Choirs
"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" by Waylon Jennings (yes, covering The Beatles)
"Last Goodbye" by Year of October
Year of October - Douglas Corner - Nashville 6/27/2013
"The Skies Glowed" by Joshua Worden
"Somebody Put Something in My Drink" by Ramones
"Bastards of Young" by The Replacements
"Here Lately" by Year of October
"Always (acoustic)" by Canopy Climbers
SHUFFLE BEGINS after the JUMP
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday Morning Music Shuffle - Got No Mind to Lose Mix
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End of Pre-Pre-Shuffle
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Set list from Royal Court of China Reunion Show 6/21/2013
So a longer than usual morning commute in three parts instead of the usual two, and tons of great music. As usual, the Video Playlist at the end attempts to represent the songs in the mix - actual song when possible, alternate song or video if not possible. Only one artist/song is not in the Playlist but more on that later.
Pre-Pre-Shuffle:
"The Turning Quiet" by Joshua Worden (Soulful Pop)
"Two Weeks on the Ocean" by James the Giant (not represented on playlist 'cause I couldn't find any videos - debut self-titled EP and this song is the first "single" - Album due out next month - a song about his brother who was killed in Afghanistan. This one gave me goosebumps)
"Get Lucky" by Daft Punk feat. Pharell (Yeah!)
"Justice'nt Right" by Wheelchair Sports Camp (Yes! Very yes!)
"Stuck" by Canopy Climbers (from their latest - Miles)
"Forget It" by Royal Court of China (they did this one in the show Saturday night. A favorite from the self-titled record)
"The Ballad of Billy Polk" by The End Men (Hell yeah - The End Men back in the shuffle with a favorite from their latest, Play With Your Toys (ah who am I kidding their all favorites)
"Alex Chilton" by The Replacements (if this was all The Replacements had done, it would be enough to immortalize them... "I never go far, without a little Big Star")
"The Walking Dead" by Bella's Bartok (Um... Oh, yeah!)
End of Pre-Pre-Shuffle
Pre-Shuffle
"Coming On a Black Day" by Stomacher (One of our favorites from the early days of this blog. This song - hell this whole album and their subsequent release are brilliant. This may still be my favorite Stomacher song)
"You've Got Yr. Cherry Bomb" Mr. Kind and Picture Atlantic (collab. featuring our friend Brian Bergeron's band Mr. Kind joining forces with San Jose band Picture Atlantic, to take on a Spoon song)
"Psycho Therapy" by Ramones (First you try Psycho Therapy - from 1983s Subterranean Jungle)End of Pre-Shuffle
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Take It Mix
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I am very excited and pleased with today's mix of music. I know, I know, I'm always pleased with the mix of music, but today especially we have a great mix of new and old music that darts across the vast field of genre and styles.
PRE-SHUFFLE:
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PRE-SHUFFLE:
We begin with another direct from my e-mail inbox to my ear-hole. Liquid Casing is a four-piece progressive/rock band from Houston, Texas. Their brand new album A Separat|Divide is out today and takes on the subject of borders and illegal immigration. Today, we got our first listen via an instrumental track called "Non-Linear Solution", and I have to say I was very impressed. Combining elements of hard progressive rock and at times dissonant. I hope you will check this band out, and I know I can't wait to hear more.
Next up some awesome Americana from William Pilgrim and The All Grows Up with "About a Girl" which is on their debut EP The Great Recession which was released last September.
How about some music from the legendary jazz artist Charles Mingus. This live recording of "Mingus Blues" comes from an album called Charles Mingus and Friends in Concert which was released on Columbia in 1972.
Periodically, I check out Noisetrade and read descriptions of some of the selections to see what catches my fancy. When I read the description of The Weight of Glory by Heath McNease which stated that it was a hip hop remix of the works of C.S. Lewis, I was skeptical but intrigued. They had one track available to preview and I listened and was pleasantly surprised enough to download. Today, the track "Surprised by Joy" came up, and I have to say I really dig it.
We next have another great track from the new album, Miles, by Canopy Climbers. This one is called "Melody".
How about the new one from The Civil Wars. "The One That Got Away" is our first taste of the band's follow-up to the break-through Barton Hollow. My first impression is that it is a strong song that moves things forward nicely.
We close out the Pre-Shuffle with another track from Christopher Paul Stelling's Songs of Praise and Scorn. "Solar Flares" is flat out an amazing song.
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Monday Morning Music Shuffle - Boy They Can't Ignore Mix
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Had a blast this past Saturday witnessing a reunion show by Nashville Rock legends Royal Court of China with special guest Warner E. Hodges on guitar. As an added bonus, the band was introduced by the cover model from their self-titled debut album (she was actually Japanese).
Onward and upward, we have another great collection of music this morning, and as usual, the accompanying Playlist includes the songs from the Mix or if the actual song was not available (or locatable) in video form, another song by the same artist.
Pre-Shuffle (songs from my morning drive):
"The Moon Dead in the River" by Wendy James
"Bad Feeling" by The Beat Up (formerly known as The Beatings)
"Who Are You" by Ivan and Alyosha
" This Time Around" by Royal Court of China
"Vanity" by Monks of Mellonwah (from their excellent new EP Ghost Story)
"Blood of the Saints" by Dave Hogan (who I got to see at the Nashville Songwriter Festival a few weeks ago with a h/t to Jason from Grimm Generation)
"Trip" by Canopy Climbers (from their awesom album Miles)
Shuffle commences right after the JUMP
Warner E. Hodges from this past Saturday's Royal Court of China Reunion at Foobar. Nashville.
Had a blast this past Saturday witnessing a reunion show by Nashville Rock legends Royal Court of China with special guest Warner E. Hodges on guitar. As an added bonus, the band was introduced by the cover model from their self-titled debut album (she was actually Japanese).
Onward and upward, we have another great collection of music this morning, and as usual, the accompanying Playlist includes the songs from the Mix or if the actual song was not available (or locatable) in video form, another song by the same artist.
Pre-Shuffle (songs from my morning drive):
"The Moon Dead in the River" by Wendy James
"Bad Feeling" by The Beat Up (formerly known as The Beatings)
"Who Are You" by Ivan and Alyosha
" This Time Around" by Royal Court of China
"Vanity" by Monks of Mellonwah (from their excellent new EP Ghost Story)
"Blood of the Saints" by Dave Hogan (who I got to see at the Nashville Songwriter Festival a few weeks ago with a h/t to Jason from Grimm Generation)
"Trip" by Canopy Climbers (from their awesom album Miles)
Shuffle commences right after the JUMP
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday Morning Music Shuffle - I See Red Mix
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Let's get going... We have a most excellent Pre-Shuffle today featuring old friends, new friends and a special guest appearance....
"Planet of Women" by Sonny and the Sunsets"Her Changes" by Frank Ryan"Shooting the Moon" by Ben Shive"Fox in the Hen House" by The Quaker City Night Hawks"Get Over" by The Dead Exs (Note: since I couldn't find a video for "Get Over" we included the video for the title track for their latest album Relovolution. The fan sourced video includes a very special Cameo appearance by the one and only Popa Tunes who've excellent blog recently celebrated its Fourth Birthday!)"Spittin' Lies" by Nikki Sue and the Bad News (Note: since I couldn't find a video for "Spittin' Lies", I included a video of Nikki Sue covering one of my all-time favorite songs, Folsom Prison Blues)"Beware the Grackle" by The Peculiar Pretzelmen
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Dream-like Waiting Mix
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No "Shuffle" because I got a ride from the car dealership to my office, but we did have a "Pre-Shuffle" which I guess makes the "Pre-Shuffle" just a "Shuffle"... or maybe I'm over-thinking... again.
Legendary Los Angeles band X announced this morning that they are going on tour with legendary New York band Blondie. The tour includes a stop at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... I wonder if my Facebook "friendship" with DJ Bonebrake will help me score tickets?
Today's Shuffle includes a delightful mix of Pop and Punk but no necessarily Pop-Punk plus some that may or may not be considered Pop or Punk, but I'll leave that for you to decide.
The (Pre?) Shuffles commences in THREE, TWO, ONE... JUMP!
No "Shuffle" because I got a ride from the car dealership to my office, but we did have a "Pre-Shuffle" which I guess makes the "Pre-Shuffle" just a "Shuffle"... or maybe I'm over-thinking... again.
Legendary Los Angeles band X announced this morning that they are going on tour with legendary New York band Blondie. The tour includes a stop at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... I wonder if my Facebook "friendship" with DJ Bonebrake will help me score tickets?
Today's Shuffle includes a delightful mix of Pop and Punk but no necessarily Pop-Punk plus some that may or may not be considered Pop or Punk, but I'll leave that for you to decide.
The (Pre?) Shuffles commences in THREE, TWO, ONE... JUMP!
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