Bideodromage
The great mastermind Mark Hollis and colleagues. The band were renowned for their intricate, hypnotic soundscapes. Starting life as synth-poppers, the group evolved quickly and began delving into uncharted, experimental new worlds. The group disbanded in 1991, after recording their final album, Laughing Stock. Hollis retired from the music industry in 1998.
A sampler/primer of some of the greats. Some neglected gems. Some masterworks. Some __________.
Featured are Herbie Nichols, Mal Waldron, Bill Evans, Randy Weston, Horace Tapscott, Bud Powell, Paul Bley, and Horace Silver.
The indomitable Arthur Brown, who possesses the most profound dance moves and world-view in the world, is also a pretty astonishing vocalist.
The great Joan Jett, First Lady of rock.
Led Zeppelin, with eight scintillating live performances. Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones are all in top form. Plant, as always, is as powerful, beguiling, and inventive a lead vocalist as any that exists on this planet, and both Page and Bonham demonstrate why they are legends.
Jimi Hendrix, whether performing the somber, doleful Hey Joe, the furiously kinetic Johnny B. Goode, or the iconic, brain-imploding National anthem, was a virtuoso on his instrument unlike any other.
Titans of the Indie music display their awesome gifts. Featuring Neutral Milk Hotel, The Shins, Beta Band, John Vanderslice, Luke Haines, The Mekons, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Addendum: Vandaveer, Richard Hawley, Iron and Wine, The Postal Service, Darden Smith, Cats on Fire, Hot Hot Heat, Gledhill, Western States Motels, Decemberists, and Robbers on High Street. And Mercury Rev. And Flaming Lips. And M. Ward.
Hailing from Sheffield, Pulp’s Jarvis Branson Cocker remains a titan and figurehead of the British music world. The “Erotic Coathanger”‘s quirky, enigmatic ways make him a source of immense curiosity to millions. Then, there are his hand-antics, the likes of which are unprecedented in the annals of such things.
The great Gordon Lightfoot, who is not only a legend in the music world, but {arguably} rates as the highest-ranked Canadian of all time, has written some of the most iconic and memorable songs ever. A mere sampling is here presented, including some criminally neglected gems.
The angry, but smartly suited, young men of The Jam, featuring vocalist and “Modfather Paul Weller, combined briskly tempoed rock with Motown R&B to exceptional effect. Weller went on to further fine doings with The Style Council before launching a solo career.
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