Archive for December, 2014

Steely Dan Sunday, Best Bass Performances

Steely Dan Sunday, Best Bass Performances

Here are Steely Dan’s five best bass performances, selected in tandem by our panel of Steely Dan authorities.

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Peter Gabriel, “Why Don’t You Show Yourself” from Words With Gods (2014): One Track Mind

Peter Gabriel’s first new studio release in ages is a triumph of musical restraint, and a moment of layered narrative intrigue.

'Very Extremely Dangerous' (2014): Movies

‘Very Extremely Dangerous’ (2014): Movies

The new documentary ‘Very Extremely Dangerous,’ it’s clear, set out to uncover something redemptive in Jerry McGill. It’s not there.

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Court filing openly mocks latest lawsuit from the Eagles’ Don Henley: ‘Obviously a joke’

Duluth Trading Co. explains the concept of a pun in their response to a lawsuit from the Eagles’ Don Henley. Also, the whole free speech thing.

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Jeff Beck, “Big Block” from Live in Tokyo (2014): One Track Mind

The majesty of Jeff Beck at his best isn’t just his technical prowess. It’s how he charges through boundaries like a paper pre-game banner.

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Ian Gillan preaches the values of Deep Purple’s simplicity: ‘It’s all about the music’

“At the risk of sounding boring,” Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan says, “we haven’t changed our ethos since 1969.”

John Oates' favorite Hall and Oates video might surprise you: 'One that we did totally on our own'

John Oates’ favorite Hall and Oates video might surprise you: ‘One that we did totally on our own’

Some Hall and Oates videos were high concept, some amazingly low budget. But which is John Oates’ favorite?

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Nick Hempton, “Montauk Mosey [Catch and Release #4]” (2014): One Track Mind

Here is a review of Nick Hempton’s “Montauk Mosey,” a nightcap tune done up faithfully in the classic jazz style.

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Billy Sherwood served as a peacekeeper during Yes’ 1990s era: ‘Enjoy the music and get into it’

Billy Sherwood talks about the role he played in smoothing Yes’ sometimes-difficult transition from Trevor Rabin back to Steve Howe.

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For Tony Levin, jazz-focused Levin Brothers presented ‘a fun challenge’

Tony Levin takes us to the genesis of this Scott Schorr co-produced effort, and talks about the possibility of future projects with Pete Levin.