Author: Daniel

Playlist Travis - This sounds like Zappa piano playing. But in the way that sometimes the Allman Brothers sound like Zappa a little (and Funkadelic, and occasionally Chicago do too or visa versa). All instrumental is unusual in and of itself for a Pop Rock tune with a few too many notes to truly be… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 5/27/24

Playlist Travis - Really vibrational and resonant. There is sort of a formlessness that reminds me of the Nakatani Gong Orchestra but using the harmonics and voices gives it a different sense of layering. It also reminds me a little of Arthur Russell’s World of Echo. Those are 2 pretty esoteric sound connections to make… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 5/13/24

Playlist Nawi - “It’s gonna take me a sec, normally I have 50-100 tabs open on the computer. I guess this is the earliest recording of Dylan on harmonica.” Harry Belafonte - “Midnight Special”. Who knew? Well my friend, and Dylan-phile, Jef Schwachter did and said “I think he was paid $50 for it”. We… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 4/29/24

Playlist Dan - Tafo feat. Naheed Akhtar with Mehdi Hassan and A. Nayyar - “Zambo Zambo” - This is from a collection of Pakistani Picture House music. The record has an amazing cover and it kicked my ass/made me crazy. It’s a Finders Keepers Sounds of Wonder release and it has a lot of drama.… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 4/15/24

Playlist Bart - Offers a New Orleans themed play, to commemorate our week off and my visit there. Henry Red Allen - “Wild Man Blues”. He is keeping my vacation going from last week. I really miss NOLA and have had 2 days of sad to be back. Already missing my sister, and my kid,… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 4/1/24