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It had to happen, someone mashes just a lot of music videos together…. PHENOMENAL!!!! Kutiman, an Israeli musician, created the website THRU YOU, where he actually mixes together clips of youtube videos to make new songs. And he does a hell of a job at it!
Witch at The Ottobar, 2/28/09
Question: What if Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis was in a metal band?
Answer: They would play Sabbath-ian doom with hints of punk and classic rock. Oh, and J wouldn’t play guitar or sing. He’d play drums instead.
Such is Witch. Besides Mascis, the band includes bassist Dave Sweetapple, touring guitarist Antoine Guerlain, and vocals/guitar courtesy of Kyle Thomas (of Vermont folkies Feathers). They rocked The Ottobar last Saturday along with tour-mates Earthless.
Two local Baltimore acts opened up the night, starting around 9:30. The Flying Eyes have a bluesy, psychedelic sound. Its fairly derivative and I felt like the singer was trying a bit too hard to sound like Jim Morrison at times. But there may be something to work with there. Next up was Baltimore punk metal band Vincent Black Shadow. Nothing groundbreaking here. The singer enjoys spitting.
Isaiah Mitchell of Earthless at The Ottobar, 2/28/09
Earthless were incredible. The San Diego trio plays heavy, improvisational, psychedelic instrumental jams that stretch for about 20+ minutes apiece. Really fucking LOUD jams. Yay for hearing loss. Guitarist Isaiah Mitchell is prodigiously talented (also a nice guy, as I found out talking to him for a bit after their set) and drummer Mario Rubalcaba and bass player Mike Eginton flesh out the sound exquisitely. I found myself closing my eyes during their set and letting the music carry me off into its own spaced-out world. Many bands who traffic in this sort of music fail to sustain interest for the full length of a piece. Not a problem for Earthless. I was never less than captivated. Oddly enough, they finished with a cover of the Groundhogs’ “Cherry Red,” including vocals by Mitchell. I had been wondering what the mic was for up to that point…
And that brings us to Witch, appropriately taking the stage just after midnight. Having J Mascis along for the ride helps draw the crowds, but the fact is, this band is really good. Their brand of doom is much more interesting than that of most of their contemporaries who are content to just riff on Black Sabbath and Pentagram ad infinitum. The more pronounced influence of punk on their most recent album Paralyzed helps keep things vital. The show was energetic and sounded great. Highlights included “Psychotic Rock,” “Rip Van Winkle,” “Sweet Sue,” and closer “Seer.”
This was one hell of a show for $10. Witch was great, but I must admit I came out feeling that Earthless was the best band on display. Check ‘em out and don’t hesitate to see them given the chance. More photos of the show here.
Somewhat shoe-gazy post-rock (now with lyrics). Japan Air would probably be awesome summer-library music…. if we only had the summer weather…
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New remix of Mark Morrison’s “Innocent Man” feat. DMX, Eastwood & Mr. Kane. It’s great. Generally I’m not a huge fan of DMX, Mark Morrison, etc., but I have a soft spot for songs that I think really pick out and focus on some of social realities/issues that largely go untalked about. For instance, look at DMX’s part in the song:
DMX If everyone else had my eyes Then, who I am wouldn’t be a surprise Just because I’m locked up don’t mean I’m fucked up in the game Just to think the motha dirt they trying to throw on my name Get arrested – getting arrested don’t make me guilty But by the time I make it to court The media dun’ killed me Gotta good heart but we all do wrong I really mean well but I’m going too strong You say I’m rehabilitated, but I still can’t vote You say I paid my debt but I still can’t vote Gotta pay taxes but I still can’t vote Come on dawg yall stay trying to keep a nigga broke You just as crooked as us, fuck you trying to say Cause once I pay that dough, the charges go away Forget about it - It’s ok! Cause Imma walk over here and let the lord pave my way – Aight
The weird ways that people convicted of crimes are treated in this country is often not talked about, and I love the way it’s put in this song.
You can check out the West Coast remix here.
Check out the original music video below:
So, a funny little rap-drama’s been developing:
50 Cent, about a week ago, came out with the song “Tia Told Me”, which is awesome, but started some beef between 50 and Rick Ross. You can hear the song here.
This week, Rick Ross released his response, titled, “What Goes Around Comes Around”. You can hear it here.
Oh, shenanigans. At least this kind of beef brings out music. Although, I personally can’t take these disses very seriously…
I’m reading Moby-Dick right now for one of my classes, and at every turn of the page I keep hearing Mastodon’s Leviathan, an album inspired by Herman Melville’s iconic novel. That also made me remember seeing this ridiculous comic about the song “Blood and Thunder” that plays upon the song’s relation to the novel…plus the fact that metal can be, um, violent. I can’t find the original source, but if anyone knows, tell me and I’ll give credit where its due. Be sure to listen to the song (below) if you’ve never heard it, or the comic won’t make much sense.
RAC, the awesomely fantastic remix company, has just released their third “minimix”. Just started listening to it, wonderful work/focus music:
Duration: 15:33
Tracklisting:
01 - Intro
02 - Justice Vs Simian - We Are Your Friends (RAC Mashup)
03 - Yuksek - Tonight (RAC Mix) (Preview)
04 - Shinichi Osawa - Electro 411
05 - Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Danger’s Racing Club Remix)
06 - Cut Copy - Far Away
07 - Vangelis - Blade Runner (RAC Edit)
08 - M83 - You, Appearing
09 - Anoraak - Nightdrive With You
10 - Daft Punk - Television Rules The Nation
11 - Kavinsky - 1986
12 - Alan Braxe & Fred Falke - Chrystal City
13 - Outro
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