I should just change the name of this blog to Tuesday Morning Music Mix, but Katie made me such a lovely header to this blog so I will just have to work harder at putting actual posts between these. This past week has been busy with packing so I will use that as my excuse. You forgive me, right? I beg for you forgiveness with these meager tracks... enjoy.
Elemental - Cup of Brown Joy
This song is my new favorite before-breakfast-ditty. I do say, good sir, I may have to pop a cap in your ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA&feature=player_embedded
Jason Forrest - War Photographer
I first ran accross this song on Warren Ellis' Site some time last year. Any video that has a viking rock off in it is sure to get stuck in my grey matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V19ffdAmrXA
Mr Bungle - Retrovertigo
There is so much to be said about this video. Balding bearded children, Jesus/Drama-Ninja Cults, Cocaine use and adultery. This video has all that and one of the creepiest story lines that I have seen for awhile. I haven't seen any music television for along time and always wonder if stuff like this makes it on there or if it is a new breed of video that exists because of mediums like youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRyh2cxJCp0
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion
I have never listened to much of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but I really enjoy this song. It's simplistic beat and almost spoken word versus make the high reaching and melodic chorus all the better. I found out today that this song also employs one of my favorite music video cliches. The band that plays on after the apocalypse is one of my favorite video motifs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMMkP_ofpXg&feature=channel
Q Lazarus - Goodbye Horses
This is one of the scariest songs ever recorded. Forget about the score to Psycho or Texas Chainsaw Massacre this song is what plays in hell on repeat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2qrQKV9Nzc&feature=related
B-52's - Rock Lobster
The B-52's are a band that specializes in the insane, if you don't believe me just watch this video to the part where they start making sea creature calls. I really regret not seeing them live when I had the chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDZy6-fMCw4&feature=related
The Odds - Eat My Brain
The opening line to this song always grabs hold of my attention. What is a 'Doobie Eyed Madonna'? I envision one of those Virgin Mary statues that you see in Catholic Churches with bloodshot eyes and cheeto dust all around her mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZFPiG8dEBk&a=GxdCwVVULXf2WRD56g5S7MmvDqfLgYSg&playnext=1
The Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy
I have always had a thing for art geek girls and Amanda Palmer feeds right into that odd niche. The smell of mod podge and pencil shavings have always been an odd turn on for me. This song is pure gold too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0
Electric Six featuring Jack White - Danger! High Voltage
I had the whole Electric Six discography on my iPod but found that I only ever listened to this song and `Gay Bar`. Is it possible to be a two hit wonder?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4gyJsY0mc
Raghu Lokanathan - Ramona & Caledonia
Now this is the first time I will be posting to the artist website instead of youtube. None of the videos on youtube do Raghu justice. My favorite Raghu song isn't on the site but give Ramona and Caledonia a spin. They can be found at the bottom of the page.
http://www.raghumusic.com/?page_id=36
GUEST MUZAKS
Once again I have begged some friends for some recommendation for my music mix and once again I have been answered by two amigos.
This week the lovely Katie Francis has taken time off of her wonderful web comic Circle of Leaf to help a lazy blogger out.
Imogen Heap - Goodnight and Go
I had heard this track before but had never seen the video. Thanks Kate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutKFVLj2A8&feature=related
Once again James Pare has brought us a bountiful audio feast from Japan. I had never heard of Polysics before James put it up on the google doc I use to panhandle for music mix recommendations. I now find myself in love with the idea of an a funky techno band with a member entirely dedicated to the art of Popping and Locking. I suggest watching 'I My Me Mine' before watching Mr. Pares recommendation as that video bleeds straight into the other.
Polysics - Electric Surfing Go Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbqOcMlD7I&feature=fvw
12 comments:
oh man...i totally forgot about i my me mine. love that video.
more great music from you mr johnston. thanks for making my tuesdays awesome.
My favorite Polysics song is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Bf30TBDWg
That is a killer track. You should check your e-mail next monday, I always send an invite to the Tuesday Morning Music Mix to you and am always disappointed when I don't see a dantrack. You should also get lauren to send me an email so I can put her on the list. She was one of the early commentator of the TMMM when I started doing it on FB and I would love to get some recommendations from her. Sorry I have been so absent through msging lately. I have been uber busy getting ready to move to Crofton.
Sure, I have a few songs in mind already. I'll get Lauren to email you, I'm sure she'd like to participate. That's cool you're moving to Crofton. Is it a house or apartment? Do you have a roommate?
i love that track!
I always respect a band more when they're really great live. I've liked Polysics for years and think they're as close to Devo as another band will get. For christ's sake look at this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP5FNYhf0_M
Agree with the live thing, and the Devo thing. I have loved them since i saw them on Adam and Joe all those years ago :)
I am moving into the apartment next door to Dan & Krista. No roomate I will officially be living on my own for the first time in my life. I am quite excited. James is going to come down at the end of the month and help me move. I just reserved a 16 foot moving Van to do it. =)
oh thank god! i was hoping it wasn't going to be like 40 trips in your car...yay! and yeah, i'm super excited to come up for a few days. I will have tonic for you as well :)
I always thought it was "droopy eyed madonna" I don't know.
Electric Six are awesome, my old chef would spin that record all day at work. Gay Bar is a great track. "I got something to put in you..." I think the Jack White thing is an urban myth, I heard it was a winner of some contest.
Good tracks, Perry.
To me it is pretty obvious that is Jack White's voice and they're just having a laugh making up some story to fool people.
If that is not Jack White singing I will kiss that old lady on the lips. Lol!
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