Archive for October 20th, 2013

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Amir ElSaffar – Alchemy (2013)

(The song in video above is from ElSaffar’s Inana release, not Alchemy.) They say that the cradle of civilization lies in the fertile Mesopotamian plain between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now modern-day Iraq. You May Also Like: David Fiuczynski – Flam! Blam! Pan-Asian MicroJam (2016) WhyRead More

Steely Dan Sunday, “Green Book” (2003)

Steely Dan Sunday, “Green Book” (2003)

<<< BACKWARD (“Slang of Ages”) ||| ONWARD (“Pixeleen”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** The song “Green Book” finds Steely Dan firing on all cylinders while mining new and familiar elements. Lyrically the song addresses a future, virtual world that is somewhat similarities to the environment created on Fagan’sRead More

‘It was pretty wild; he was a maniac’: Steve Perry wasn’t the only reason Journey took off with Infinity

‘It was pretty wild; he was a maniac’: Steve Perry wasn’t the only reason Journey took off with Infinity

Steve Perry’s arrival with Journey in 1978 has long been credited with sending the group toward platinum-selling superstardom. Turns out Queen had something to do with it, as well. You May Also Like: Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation Yes, That’s Stephen Stills on One of the Bee Gees’ Biggest HitRead More

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Hristo Vitchev and Liubomir Krastev – Rhodopa (2013)

Jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev lives in San Francisco. He leads several modern jazz formations and his debut album Song For Messambria, released on Orbit in 2009, was well received. You May Also Like: Big Brooklyn – Purpose (2018) Ivo Perelman, Mat Maneri, Mark Feldman + Jason Hwang – ‘Strings 2’Read More

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Lee Loughnane Says Politically Charged New Chicago Song Focuses on ‘What’s Happening’

Chicago was known for songs of striking political commentary, before a turn toward romantic balladry. Some long-waited new music changes that.

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On Second Thought: Don Henley – Actual Miles: Henley’s Greatest Hits (1995)

Having acquired million-watt success as the singing drummer and one of the principal songwriters of the Eagles, Don Henley opted to take the solo route after the Los Angeles based band called it a day. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought FirefallRead More