Weird. Droney. Boring. Annoying. That's what the show was today. I enjoyed getting into some of the stuff that doesn't always fit in my show. Annoying is how most people I've talked to described the hour. Just be happy I ran out of time to get into Hair Police and Peter Brötzmann.
Still, I don't think this playlist was really all that weird. Sure, a 45-minute symphony of computer printers, or a lecture about a song is not exactly pop music, but I think all the stuff on here is exciting and interesting to listen to. It can be a challenge, but I think it can also be rewarding.
I guess I've just become a little disillusioned with my show and playing what feels like the same old thing each week. Apologies if the show was a struggle to listen to, but I hope you at least found something exciting in there. Perhaps putting everything strange together into one hour isn't the best way to go about playing these artists.
Playlist:
Artist - Album - Song
The User - Symphony #2 For Dot Matrix - Track 11
Barr - Beyond Reinforced Jewel Case - Lights Out
The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs - Experimental Music Love
Collapsing Opposites - Music and Words - Words
Deep Dark United - Ancient - Nun or a Bawd
PDF Format - Demo - God Only Knows 64
AIDSwolf - Lovers LP - The Hat Collector
Kieran Hebden & Steve Reid - The Exchange Session Vol. 1 - Electricity and Drum Will Change Your Mind
Spencer! - Live - Radio Canada Hulla Ballu
Bob Wiseman - The Legend - Buster
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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5 comments:
Yo, I thought the show was really fresh this week.
I like your show. Don't worry, summer will open up some new music to you.
I always learn something from COW.
have you been reading gramophone (as in "Said the")?
ever listened to xerophonics? album completely made with copying machines. it's not bad actually.
I have not heard beyond reinforced jewel case. how does it compare to Summary?
While I was looking for more info on PDF Format I came across that Said the Gramophone post. I think that is what you are referring to? I don't regularly read that blog though.
I haven't heard xerophonics, but I will check it out.
Reinforced Jewel Case is good. It is way more sporadic and less musical than Summary. Summary, as a record is better, but there is some cool stuff on Reinforced Jewel Case as well. If you like BARR I'm sure you'll like it.
COW!
good show ryan. i was listening to you on my shortwave although I didn't get to listen to the entire show ...
i should have lent you this anthology of noise and experimental music that i bought the other day.
sves
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