January 23, 2005
QUARTERLY CONCERN: WINTER 2005 MIX
A long time ago, I hinted that I tend to listen to more predominately "eclectic" music than traditional pop. I have the annual State Of The Union Mix showcasing highlights of pop music I hear during said year. Now, I would like to introduce the Quarterly Concern Mix Series which is a way for me to keep track of the experimental music I listen to. So every season, I will present a new mix.
This is music made by real artists. They are constantly deconstructing musical components and rebuilding them anew to undertand their intentions, create work of stark originality, but most importantly, to progress the evolution of music since, as those who get it understand, music is a living, breathing creature. These musicians understand the concept of sound since it is an invaluable component of their work. It is made to envelop the listener and provoke feeling as opposed to just relying on traditional simple melodies that win us over by familiarity. (Though there are plenty hidden in this mix if you pay close attention)
What I mean by this is: PLAY FUCKING LOUD!!!
JAZZHAMMER. QUARTERLY CONCERN: WINTER 2005 MIX
69M 06S
01. Wolf Eyes: Stabbed In The Face
02. Liars: Hold Hands And It Will Happen Anyways
03. Circle: Jalet*
04. Polmo Polpo: Requiem For A Fox*
05. Bark Psychosis: From What Is Said To When Its Read*
06. Battles: SZ2
07. Keith Fullerton Whitman: Weiter
08. Spring Heel Jack: Lata
09. Radian: Shift
10. Fennesz: Circassian
11. Pixel Display: Scrapple From The Apple*
Quarterly Concern: Winter 2005
128 KBPS | 61.5 MB
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Notes and Warnings:
- First of all, I would like to give a word of caution about the first track. Some of you may never speak to me again.
- I am obviously ripping of mcsweeney's with the art work.
- Since I am a neurotic, geeky bastard, there is a theme to this mix. Rather, there is a distinguishable progression. The mix begins with sound (err, extreme noise) and it evolves as the mix progresses to a very binary, electronic last track.
- Where noted (*), tracks will be in some excerpt form. This is due to time constraints for the most part. In many cases, important passages are missing. And with Scrapple For The Apple, I didn't want to "give away the ending". So please, buy the records. I swear they are great.
For those of you taken back a little from this mix, please know that my next mix is going to be a party album tentatively titled, "Eclectic Warrior".
Posted by Fran at January 23, 2005 03:01 PM