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Monad (AKA PowerShell)
Monad (AKA PowerShell) - Introducing the MSH Command Shell and Language: ab 31.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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This! Is! The! New! European! The! Free! Jazz!
This record is probably one of the most intricate jokes ABOUT avant-garde music ever made, at the same time, it may be some very good avant-garde music! A series of dedications to European cultural figures frames an inquiry into futuristic, inward, strange constructions. According to the liner notes it was published four years before it was recorded. On the record, a dry and direct interplay of synthesizer and reeds (saxophone, clarinet) trace an eccentric path, creating a very odd and new idiom of free improvisation, with considerable dynamics and musical imagination. The name of the group is, of course, a reference to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's 'Monadology.' The ontological essence of a monad is it's irreducible simplicity. Unlike atoms, monads possess no material or spatial character. They also differ from atoms by their complete mutual independence, so that interactions among monads are only apparent. Instead, by virtue of the principle of pre-established harmony, each monad follows a preprogrammed set of 'instructions' peculiar to itself, so that a monad 'knows' what to do at each moment. (These 'instructions' may be seen as analogs of the scientific laws governing subatomic particles.) By virtue of these intrinsic instructions, each monad is like a little mirror of the universe. Monad's need not be 'small', e.g., each human being constitutes a monad, in which case free will is problematic. That this might have something to do with the approach to music on this record is obvious, but the exact nature of that relationship is a bit obscure.- Shop: odax
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In My Sweet Time
Roxy launched her Blues career in the 80s, when she quickly became known for her exciting live performances at clubs, concert halls and festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad. These performances secured her reputation as "the real deal" and "NEW YORK BLUES QUEEN.'' In recent years Roxy has appeared on the concert bill with Rod Piazza, Shamekia Copeland, Leon Russell, Marcia Ball, John Mayall, Saphire, Hubert Sumlin, Gatemouth Brown, Koko Taylor, The Black Crowes, and a host of others. In 2007, Roxy and her band performed at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival, where they headlined two stages, including the Lake Geneva Blues Cruise. As a recording artist, Roxy has performed, produced and written the material for her four highly acclaimed CDs: HI HEEL BLUES (Monad Records), ROXY PERRY, NEW YORK BLUES QUEEN (BluePerry Hill Records), BACK IN BLUESVILLE (BluePerry Hill Records), and her most recent CD, IN MY SWEET TIME. Music from these CDs has been added to classic female Blues artist lists on radio stations throughout the world. In 2006, BACK IN BLUESVILLE was awarded BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2007, Roxy was presented with the prestigious ARTIST OF THE YEAR award by the Westchester Arts Council, New York. Media recognition over the years has been extensive, from the syndicated radio program, PORTRAITS IN BLUE, to the most recent cover story and 6-page interview in the international magazine, BLUES ROCKS THE WORLD. Roxy's music continues to be heard regularly on MUSIC CHOICE, DIRECT TV, CLEAR CHANNEL and hundreds of radio stations, web and podcasts worldwide. Highlights for her previous release, ROXY PERRY, BACK IN BLUESVILLE include features on the legendary KING BISCUIT HOUR, and two-time designation as BLUESBREAKER OF THE WEEK on the HOUSE OF BLUES RADIO SHOW, hosted by Elwood Blues, along with many live performances and interviews on radio shows coast to coast. Reviewers have embraced Roxy's live and recorded work over the span of her career, her records consistently receiving stellar reviews in major publications such as Downbeat, Blues Revue, BluesMatters, Jazz Now! And BluesWax, among others. Roxy's third release on her label, BluePerry Hill Records, is a self-produced album entitled IN MY SWEET TIME. It is primarily original material at it's best, including Blues, R&B, Jump, Swing, Country, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Delta, Rock and Rockabilly. It also includes an original rendition of the Hank Williams, Sr. classic, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. IN MY SWEET TIME features Roxy's bandmembers: Roxy Perry - vocals / harp, Chris Vitarello - guitar, Mike Ventimiglia -keyboards, Bob Fusco - bass, Linda Geiger - drums, and special guest players: Matt Rae - guitar, Hiro Suzuki -guitar, Matt Baxter - dobro, Mike Marble - drums, and Frosty Lawson - horns. You can see live performance videos of Roxy and the band on YouTube Reviews of Roxy's new CD ''IN MY SWEET TIME'' are all glowing! IN MY SWEET TIME ROOTSVILLE, BELGIUM Review by MVS IN MY SWEET TIME is the third release on Roxy's label, BluePerry Hill Records, following NY BLUES QUEEN and BACK IN BLUESVILLE. Her first Blues release, HI HEEL BLUES, was on Monad Records. All four are great offerings, but for me, IN MY SWEET TIME stands out as the best. It's a ''showstopper'' of a disc by a Blues woman who manages well all related genres and Blues styles as a vocalist, composer and producer. All the numbers are consistently well supported by her selection of highly competent musicians, some of which are credited as co-writers on six of the songs. IN MY SWEET TIME is a Blues triumph from the Big Apple (NYC), which is not known for an abundance of Blues artist's offerings. But in fact, this CD is, without a doubt, a triumph coming from any city (and needs to be rewarded)! From the first cut, this CD is a knockout! The splendid piano intro of Mike Ventimiglia on ''Bed of Blues'', sets the mood, reminiscent of the piano stylings that supported the vocals of classic female artists of bygone eras. This sound may be nostalgic, but it undoubtedly translates into the contemporary. Not to be overlooked on this album, is the diversified performances of guitarist, Chris Vitarello. An example of his versatility is particularly reflected on the song ''Easy For You.'' It begins as a rhythm & blues number, but transforms into a Latin groove midway, where Vitarello (guitar) and Perry (harp) trade licks. It then returns to an R&B breakdown with the vocal take of an unwrapped soul. Roxy's Blues harp and voice are a powerful combination throughout. Roxy's adept use of varied styles, Blues, R&B, Jump, Swing, Country, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Delta, Rock and even Rockabilly, result in the highest level of music and add personality to her songs on this self-produced album. Roxy's production choices reflect this beautifully. In her jump /swing song, "Roadmaster," she pays tribute to the Andrews Sisters' harmonies on her background vocals . Roxy interprets The Hank Williams Sr. classic, ''I'm. So Lonesome I Could Cry,'' with a lot of soul on top of a pure country approach to the song - And it works perfectly. Guitarist, Matt Rae's Telecaster work so skillfully replicates the pedal steel sound that he just may stand up and be counted as the New Danny Gattin. For me, all twelve songs compete with each other for the 'best' position. If I had to pick one song to highlight above the rest it would be a difficult task. I would say they are all good, with a small preference for the traditional Blues numbers, like the title song, ''IN MY SWEET TIME'' (Hiro Suzuki /guitar), which pays tribute to the gospel style, and ''LET ME HAVE MY REST'' for it's beautifully executed resophonic Dobro (Matt Baxter), and of course, Roxy's vocal and harp, present an authentic Delta sound. The clincher, "NOT BAD ENOUGH," puts both our feet back in the twenties era with it's totally nostalgic take. Roxy sang and produced it replicating the 78 sound with the crackling needle-on-disc effect. You can just envision the logo of the little dog listening at the big horn speaker to ''His Master's Voice'' on the old Victrola. Nobody is going to be able to tear this CD from my hands. MVS | Rootsville Roxy Perry "in my sweet time" | Blueberry Publishing 3868 BLUESSOURCE.COM Roxy Perry has been dubbed as the New York Queen of the Blues but her vision is wide-ranging on this new CD as she works through twelve cuts of blues, jazz, R&B, country and rock overtones as she notes on the back cover. Overall, Perry's vocals are blues-infused despite the genre description. The first cut of "Bed Of Blues" has pianist Mike Ventimiglia nicely introducing the sultry melody as Perry's supple vocal phrasing pleads for reconciliation. She then launches into R&B influenced tunes, "Easy For You" with scorching vocals enhanced by a lavish harmonica exercise and "Roadmaster" with it's jump melody and big band groove. The only cover on the CD is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (Hank Williams, Sr.) and Perry's aching vocals are sumptuous while the cry in her harmonica resonates with anguish. "Blues Comes To Call" is a swinging bluesy lament augmented by guitarist Hiro Suzuki's arresting solo. On "Goodbye Honey" Perry's rich vocals display an exquisite sense of timing. "Don't You Worry" is funky and the band's layers of sound propel Perry's repetitive exclamation "this ain't the worst day of my life." Perry's commanding harmonica playing enhances "That Night In Memphis." Returning to the blues, Perry is in her element on the last three tracks and leaves one wishing she had concentrated on more of this content. "Let Me Rest" features Matt Baxter on dobro and stomp box with Perry on vocals and harmonica-her enchanting vocals sizzle with emotion. The title cut "In My Sweet Time" has an alluring gospel-like melody and Perry's ethereal vocals meander from sweet to saucy. "Not Bad Enough" is reminiscent of Ma Rainey and is a duo with Perry on vocals and Ven- Shop: odax
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