Open Bar Mitzvah or Torah Torah Torah!"Open Bar Mitzvah or Torah Torah Torah!"
Thalia Zedek & Chris Brokaw of Come
Do I Love You?
"Do I Love You?" by "Thalia Zedek & Chris Brokaw o...
Knitting On The Roof
Knitting Factory
2000
CD
A little skit for the skittish, to begin the bumpy portion of the program. Bumpy because I was dazed from leaving the rural midwest, being thrust in Torah carrying fame for a Bar Mitzvah service in NJ, and then bouncing from the East Village to WFMU. Oi and Oy.
J Mascis
a little ethnic song
"a little ethnic song" by "J Mascis"
Guitarrorists
No. 6
1991
CD
Isn't that a quaint little title? I love songs that are soothing and sweet but repetitive to the point that they start to feel like water torture.
Quickspace
Hadid
"Hadid" by "Quickspace"
Hadid/Queen Of The Downs
Kitty Kitty Corporation
1998
7"
Ecstasy was a terrible drug for me to try. This song reminds me of walking slowly up a Park Slope street, walking the dog I was dog sitting, walking with heavy feet to the apartment, putting on Hadid by Quickspace, and literally falling on the floor with a crash upon the first notes. I had a bruised forehead the following morning. It's a good record by the band that used to be Th' Faith Healers.
Catherine Howe
It Comes With The Breezes
"It Comes With The Breezes" by "Catherine Howe"
What A Beautiful Place
Numero
1971
CD
This just has that early 70's feeling where psychedelia and easy listening connect and songs have titles like "It Comes With The Breezes". For some reason, someone told me if I liked this singer I would like the video of Patti Smith singing "You Light Up My Life". I can't see the connection, but if you are so inclined it's on youtube.
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the slow steam rising off a coffee cup is selecting these songs"the slow steam rising off a coffee cup is selecti...
Josephine Foster
Garden Of Earthly Delights
"Garden Of Earthly Delights" by "Josephine Foster"
The Coming Gladness
Bo'Weavil
2008
CD
So incredibly beautiful, this feels like either the happiest or saddest music ever.
Matteah Baim
Wounded Whale
"Wounded Whale" by "Matteah Baim"
Death Of The Sun
DiCristina
2007
CD
A strangely calm song from this Metallic Falcons member, strange because I learned in school that a wounded whale reacts quite violently. By the way, I just saw this album for about $2 on Amazon and I recommend it highly!
Spokane
Middle School
"Middle School" by "Spokane"
Little Hours
Jagjaguwar
2007
LP box set
Over the past few years this band have created music that is beautiful and hushed. It's the perfect soundtrack for just before dawn, that moment when you have some senses alert and some asleep and everything feels like impressions.
Gonzales
Armelodie
"Armelodie" by "Gonzales"
Solo Piano
Universal
2005
CD
I didn't think I would fall for this one, being on the fence about Gonzales and his past music. But this really hits the spot in that melancholic, Erik Satie/Les Disques Du Crepuscule sort of way.
Julie London
How Deep Is the Ocean?
"How Deep Is the Ocean?" by "Julie London"
Lonely Girl/Make Love To Me
EMI Gold
1956.2003
Gorgeous song sung by a voice of smoke, feathers, and sighs. 1956 recording, reissued in 2003.
weebles wobble but they don't fall down"weebles wobble but they don't fall down"
The Mekons
Come And Have A Go If You Think You're Hard Enough
"Come And Have A Go If You Think You're Hard Enoug...
Me
Quarterstick
1998
CD
This song makes me smile and want to start a drunken pillow fight in the back of a dark stinky sweaty bar.
Kim Tolliver
Come & Get Me- I'm Ready
"Come & Get Me- I'm Ready" by "Kim Tolliver"
Come & Get Me- I'm Ready
Chess
1973
CD-R
Outstanding soul singer, with great lines like "I'm serious as cancer/just waiting for your answer".
David Thomas
Enthusiastic
"Enthusiastic" by "David Thomas"
More Places Forever
Twin Tone
1985
LP
Amazing music from the singer behind Pere Ubu- definitely one of those "other 80's" albums that had the sort of emotional qualities many albums of the decade had but at the same time was completely in a different realm.
La Volume Courbe
Ain't Go No/I Got Life
"Ain't Go No/I Got Life" by "La Volume Courbe"
I Killed My Best Friend
Astralwerks
2006
CD
French singer, with guests from My Bloody Valentine, as well as Hope Sandoval and David Roback, with a sideways version of the tune from Hair.
Bobbie Gentry
Poppa Won't You Let Me Go To Town With You?
"Poppa Won't You Let Me Go To Town With You?" by "...
Chickasaw Country Child: The Artistry of Bobbie Gentry
Shout! Factory
2003
CD
I always try to relate personally to every song I like, but when I try with this one it's disturbing. By the way, if ever you are bored have a look at the great Bobbie Gentry clips on youtube.
Kris Kristofferson
Just the Other Side of Nowhere
"Just the Other Side of Nowhere" by "Kris Kristoff...
Me And Bobbie McGee
Sony
1971
CD
Just a sweet, sad, Lee Hazelwood-ish song that hits the spot.
asleep in an elevator"asleep in an elevator"
Red Krayola
I'm So Blase
"I'm So Blase" by "Red Krayola"
Hazel
Drag City
1996
Vinyl
Of all the Red Krayola albums, some of them classics, this is the one that reaches me emotionally. There is a sense of the absurd that floats alongside a kind of sadness- this is the lead off song.
Aluminum Group
Wheat & Tare
"Wheat & Tare" by "Aluminum Group"
More Happyness
Empyrean Records
2003
CD
This song is pure seduction, just close your eyes and drift in it and see if you don't agree.
MC Honky
Soft Velvety 'Fer
"Soft Velvety 'Fer" by "MC Honky"
I am the Messiah
Spinart
2003
CD
There is probably something wrong with me that caused me to once cry while hearing this- there is something so casual and tragic about this and it just sort of sneaks up on you. By the way, it's a side thing for E of The Eels.
Curtis Mayfield
Dirty Laundry
"Dirty Laundry" by "Curtis Mayfield"
Dirty Laundry: The Soul of Black Country
Trikont
2005
CD
This is something I sing while walking around the small town in Minnesota where I live- it's all too true. 2005 compilation, of course the song is from way back.
Bill Drummond
Going Back
"Going Back" by "Bill Drummond"
The Man
Creation
1996
LP
A real left field album from Bill Drummond, of the KLF and former manager to Julian Cope/Teardrop Explodes, joined by members of The Triffids. There's something surreal and moving to hear him in his Scottish brogue singing this song.
i was riding my bike down hill when i was thrashed by a raspberry and the impact almost made me fall off the bike, and to get my bearings i stopped and sat by a pond- this set is inspired by how that felt."i was riding my bike down hill when i was thrashe...
Kiwi Animal
Performance
"Performance" by "Kiwi Animal"
Music Media
Sonic Squid
1984
LP
Duo from New Zealand, one of whom needs to have his mouth washed out with soap.
Will Rigby
Heart's Expired
"Heart's Expired" by "Will Rigby"
Sidekick Phenomenom
Egon
1985
LP
There's something of a beautiful animal with only 3 legs nature to this song. For me it captures just how pathetic and sweet love and the failure of it can be. Ex DB's member.
Jad Fair & Kramer
California
"California" by "Jad Fair & Kramer"
Roll Out The Barrell
Shimmydisc
1988
LP
There's something so tragic about the first line. & this captures the surreal psyche hallucination feel of the best Kramer productions. & a subdued Jad is pretty affective.
The Monkees
Opening/The Porpoise Song
"Opening/The Porpoise Song" by "The Monkees"
Head OST
Colgems / Rhino
1968
CD
This psyche song from the freakout/60's comedown Monkees album and movie "Head" thoroughly captures for me what it was like to do whippits while listening to "We Are The World" in the back of a car in 1988.
Hymie's Basement
You Die
"You Die" by "Hymie's Basement"
Hymie's Basement
Lex
2003
CD
The coupling of Andrew from Fog and the singer from Why? Another soundtrack to falling down slowly.
The Instruments
Papillion
"Papillion" by "The Instruments"
Papillion
Orange Twin
2007
CD
After listening to this, it's hard to know if it was heard or dreamt- it's like the song version of angel food cake.
cuddling up, cautiously"cuddling up, cautiously"
Claudine Longet
Sleep Safe
"Sleep Safe" by "Claudine Longet"
Cuddle Up With Claudine Longet
Munster
2003
CD
This the creepiest "lullaby" type song next to Rosemary's Baby. If someone sang me this lullaby I would certainly have a gun under the pillow, just in case.
Marina Celeste
Chansons de Helene
"Chansons de Helene" by "Marina Celeste"
Cinema Enchante
MSI
2007
CD
The singer from La Nouvelle Vague, from her album of songs from great French films (also released as a bonus disc with her Acidule album).
Rose McDowall
Make It Easy On Yourself
"Make It Easy On Yourself" by "Rose McDowall"
Angel Of Ashes: A Tribute To Scott Walker
Transformadores
2005
CD
A voice I have had a crush on since I first heard Strawberry Switchblade while in grade school. Rose brings out the sorrow and pleading desperation in the Scott Walker classic.
Grouper
Invisible
"Invisible" by "Grouper"
Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill
Type
2008
CD
Haunting and drifting, trance like and hypnotic. It reminds me of the title, but becoming lost in the fog while dragging the deer (can't think of why I would be doing that though) and not knowing what to do.
Sybille Baier
"Sybille Baier"
Colour Green
Orange Twin
1973.2006
CD
Sad and fragile beauty, a bit like Vashti Bunyan and early Bridget St John if their music was cast in shadows. Recorded in the early 1970's.
Francoise Hardy
Why Even Try
"Why Even Try" by "Francoise Hardy"
One Nine Seven Zero
Universal
1970
LP
From the 1970 English language album from Francoise, a beautiful record of folk with rock and psyche tones.
Eyes Wide and Dreaming"Eyes Wide and Dreaming"
Birdie
Sidewalk
"Sidewalk" by "Birdie"
Triple Echo
It
2001
CD
Perfect indie pop from Birdie, starring Debsey from The Dolly Mixture and Paul from East Village.
Nosotrash
Pez Globo
"Pez Globo" by "Nosotrash"
Cierra La Puerta Al Salir
Elefant
2005
CD
One of my very favorite Spanish indie pop bands, chill up the spine minor chord loveliness.
Celia Cruz
Es la Humanidad
"Es la Humanidad" by "Celia Cruz"
Son con Guaguanco
Nascente
1968/2008
CD
Perfection....
Emma Nordenstam
Bryggen
"Bryggen" by "Emma Nordenstam"
Sanger 18-22
Vesper
2007
Reel tape
The sister of Stina Nordenstam.
Marisa
Taberna da Glória
"Taberna da Glória" by "Marisa"
Viagem
CDR
1973
CD-R
Beautiful early 70's Brazillian singer.
Lisa Li Lund
All My Trials
"All My Trials" by "Lisa Li Lund"
Li-Lund Ran Away
Smoking Gun
2005
CD
I love her voice! Lisa also sings with Herman Dune, and this is from her solo album- covering a great song, and joined by some of the lovely folks from NYC's Olive Juice studios.
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onto the off ramp, slowly"onto the off ramp, slowly"
Marissa Nadler
Diamond Heart
"Diamond Heart" by "Marissa Nadler"
Songs III: Bird on the Water
Peacefrog (UK)
2007
CD
I used to go to a club on St Marks (before it moved) called Sine, and my favorite thing would be when a song was so beautiful that it held the audience spellbound to the point you could hear a feather fall. This is definitely the sort of song that would get that reaction.
Richard Youngs
I Am The Weather
"I Am The Weather" by "Richard Youngs"
Autumn Response
Jagjaguwar
2007
CD
This album is an experience, it honestly is unlike any other I have heard- twisted, nerve wracking, and beautiful all at once.
Silje Nes
Recurring Dream
"Recurring Dream" by "Silje Nes"
Ames Room
Fat Cat
2008
CD
Another bit of slightly strange pop, feels as though it is half being dreamt and half being performed.
The Czars
Angel Eyes
"Angel Eyes" by "The Czars"
Sorry I Made You Cry
Bella Union
2006
CD
Well, I am a sucker for a song like this- deep,. sappy, sweet, and seductive. Have a drink of whiskey, sit back, close your eyes and let this voice wash over you. The whole album is full of covers, each one you can imagine being performed by someone engulfed in shadows.
Ocassional Keepers
Elsinore
"Elsinore" by "Ocassional Keepers"
True North
LTM
2008
CD
Members of The Field Mice, Trembling Blue Stars, Aberdeen, etc with the sort of perfect pop confection that they have been creating (alongside haunting and dark songs) since I picked up the first Field Mice single from Chris at his pre Other Music perch, Kim's Underground.
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