Nawi – Interesting voice and narrative approach to the lyrics. I’m not really sure from the imagery, or the description, from YouTube, what is going on with this group. Not what I expected from the imagery, which I stared at for a while! But really vivid guitar sounds. Sloppy feel, but wonderfully so, layers of sloppy-ness and then some surprises! Then wild, acute transitions. There are moments, or layers of moments, where it feels like this is Country, Folk or just balladry – not the music, just the vocals and words. Tropical Fuck Storm – “Fairyland Codex”. A strong build up at the end and they really continue to defy expectations throughout the song. I’m enjoying the vibe and the weird directions that they threw together for this song. Pretty awesome, we all want to go see them in October when they are in Philly. *Only qualm being their image search return is entirely porno – so be careful of dropping the F-Bomb in your band name, lol.
Bart – Nancy Sinatra – “You Only Live Twice” – I wish I had transcribed Bart’s thoughtful introduction to this piece. The opportunities he has had to perform it, and the context of those moments, was a very beautiful recollection. Bart described a really unique gig, he was being asked to ghost (play along silently, but stepping up where needed) a terminally ill trumpet player. He didn’t really know this person, but he supported him and did human things as a tribute to a kindred fellow. Bart played that gig at Underground Arts. Which is where Tropical Fuck Storm plays in October, which in turn reminded him of that gig and this song that he performed at the gig. Pretty circle there, music connects!
Bart also loves this beautiful song – which could easily be overlooked as a James Bond obscurity, but is quite fetching.
Dan – Gary Bartz NTU Troop – “Dr. Follow’s Dance” (Live 1974) – This clip has been on my “back ups” list for awhile, featuring some Raw, Funky Alto playing. I was surprised to find video of this group, as it isn’t the easiest to find Bartz’s 70’s recordings. He has had a twisty, unusual career. He is definitely considered a critical Alto player, yet by arriving in the 70’s when Jazz popularity had really changed he seems somewhat missed. The music here is Funky and Electronic, but it didn’t seem to connect with the Fusion audience. He, as he does at the end of this song, is very much trying to address Social Change in his music and that could have influenced it’s accessibility. Bartz is still playing and creating, but has perhaps always been a talent deserving of more recognition – for 50 years!
Found Sounds 