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| november 11th its been two years.. just came across this piece, funny as hell:
"Hut one....Hut Two....Hut Three....HUT! Ol' Dirty Bastard Live and Uncut!" That was the battlecry that introduced a generation to the Wu-Tang Clan's most charismatic and unorthadox member Russel Jones, best known as the MC with "no father to his style," OL' DIRTY BASTARD. From his first appearance on wax ("All in Together Now" with Prince Rakeem (Rza) and The Genius (Gza)) to stealing the show on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut "Enter the 36 Chambers" to his one-of-a-kind solo albums "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version" and "N*gga Please" he was one of the most recognizable figures in hiphop. Despite numerous legal problems and drug addictions, nothing really seemed able to slow the man down. That is, until two years ago today when this statement from his Mother was released: "This evening, I received a phone call that is every mother's worst dream. My son, Russell Jones, passed away. To the public, he was known as Ol' Dirty Bastard, but to me, he was known as Rusty, the kindest, most generous soul on earth. I appreciate all the support and prayers that I have received. Russell was more than a rapper, he was a loving father, brother, uncle, and most of all, son." When memorializing ODB, it's a challenge to pic exactly where to start. If you wern't present to expierence the trials and tribulations of Russel Jones while he was alive, I can imagine such a character would seem like an urban legend or folk tail. Somewhere between Screamin' Jay Hawkins and GG Allin is the scope that best describes Dirty's exploits on and off stage. So, with chronology being the only order to the following, some of my favorite ODB memories: 1) In 1995, following the successful release of "Return to the 36 Chambers: the Dirty Version" MTV asked to do a news special on the future Dirt McGirk and follow him around for the day. With an album still in the Billboard top-10, Dirty took his nine kids and MTV with him to the welfare office to pick up his welfare check. When MTV asked if this was morally appropriate, Dirty replied "Who would be dumb enough to turn down free money?" AWESOME! 2) If ODB was in the house, you could be certain something unexpected was going to happen. He was like Anna Nicole Smith, only replace huge tits, uncontrolled sexuality, and the ability to always appear coked out with a dirty chic clothing style, uncontrolled everything and the ability to always entertain even while he's trying to piss you off. This was never more apparent than the 1998 Grammy Awards. The Wu had been inexplicably snubbed for Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group to Puff Daddy and the Family. So, during Shawn Colvin's acceptance speech for "Sunny Came Home," (and you have no idea how big the smile on my face just got from remembering this) ODB stormed the stage, grabbed the mic, declared he spent way too much money on clothes to lose tonight, and while Puffy is 'good,' Wu Tang is not only 'The Best,' but 'for the children!' ODB was then escorted offstage. And just when it seemed things couldn't get any better, the next night America as a whole collectivly got to hear Dan Rather say "Ol' Dirty Bastard." 3) 1998 seemed like the year the Refugee Camp would take over the music industry. Wyclef's solo was mandatory for any party, John Forte had "Flash the Message (Ninety-Nine)" getting us both nostalgic and educated to wear three condoms out in Brazil at the same time, Lauryn Hill had locked herself in the studio by herself prepping the world for "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," and Pras hadn't horribly dissappointed anyone yet. This was in that hazy April-Mayish period that all runs together in a haze when you're in grade school so I'm not exactly sure on when this occured, but the event was unforgetable. Wycelf, Pras, future girl to have sex with Game: Mya, and ODB were all in the TRL-precursor "MTV Live" studio and taking call-in questions from all over America. With Wyclef being the most outspoken member, he was answering most of the questions as to how "conscious" his clique were, and how much they are trying to give back to the community. Then, and teenage single-mother from Brooklyn (is-in-the-house) called in. She said her question was specifically for Dirty. Half-asleep, Dirty perked up and stared directly into the camera while the girl spoke. She said she could see what Wyclef and Pras were doing for the community, but wanted to know what ODB's plans were in regard to reaching out to the hood. Without missing a beat, as soon as the girl finished speaking Dirty replied "Nothin'." A five second shocked awkward silence. Then, the whole audience (And then world) erupted in laughter. That September, at the 198 Video Music Awards, when asked who her favorite member of the Wu Tang Clan was, Madonna said "Ol' Dirty Bastard." 4) In 1999, Dirty was invited in the studio to record a remix with LL Cool J. Impatient with waiting for Mr. Cool James, Dirty had to go to the bathroom and took a piss on one of Jack the Ripper's gold records. LL kicked him out. I laughed. 5) 2003, The Dirty One (then known as both Big Baby Jesus and Dirt McGirk) was released from prison and ready to reclaim his title as the clown prince of rap. And while that Dame Dash cash could get him in the studio, and parade him around with the-the-the-R.O.C., Dirty couldn't land any solo shows at any major venues or club that would be at his stature before he hit prison/rehab. A message on his website said that if anyone at all wanted to contact him to play a show to get in touch with his manager, who he left their email and phone number. As a result, ODB got offered several shows in the New York underground, opening for various punk, ska, and techno outfits. ODB played everyone. While in most other cases of an artist of Dirty's caliber being forced to play such shows, eye-witness accounts describe those shows to be among Dirty's best, having a fire they hadn't seen since the mid-90's Wu-Peak. Following his set, Dirty went right into the crowd and reportedly had a great time getting wild and supporting the other acts on the bill. There's so many other great Dirty stories, and they fall on the spectrum between signing his solo contract with Elektra and inviting an A&R for Elektra to witness a woman perform fellatio on him and declare "THIS IS HOW I GET MY DICK SUCKED: ELEKTRA STYLE!" and getting a dozen of on lookers of a 1998 car accidnet to overturn a Ford Mustang and rescue a four-year-old girl who he visited for several weeks until the media got wind of it. He's a puzzling figure who had a heart of gold and, in his own bizarre, twisted, and dirty way, always meant well. Two years removed from his death, his music still bangs as hard as it ever did. While numerous specials made shortly before his death (VH1's "Inside Out," among others) made Dirty look like an exploited disenchanted figure, and the handful of leaked scrapped songs from his sessions completing the record "A Son Unique" show a certain spark lost from the man who once "had more anger, call me Dr. Stranger," stories from friends said he was happy and enjoyed life up until his last days when he collasped in the Wu Tang West 34th St. studio after sneaking a pound cocaine and Tramadol into the states by swallowing it in double-bagged Ziploc plastic bags. Still, despite his tragic ending that took him from us far too early, Russell Jones' contributions to hiphop (And award show security) will never be forgotten. We miss you Dirty. You've been an inspiration for everyone to be themselves and still pull women, get record deals, get mainstream airplay, and piss on LL Cool J's plaques. Respect. "God Made Dirt, Dirt'll Bust Ya Ass." R.I.P. Russell Jones AKA Ol' Dirty Bastard AKA Big Baby Jesus AKA Dirt McGirk 11/15/68 - 11/13/04 | ||
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| 04 12 2006 | ||
| First Amendment Arts is proud to present Dale Flattum, AKA Tooth, and his new series of prints, DOOM IS THE NEW HOPE, published by the Portland-based Diesel Fuel Prints. Musing on the new series, Flattum says, "I've been
accused of being delusionally optimistic, so I decided to let my pessimism out of the basement and see what happened." The resulting apocalyptic series, along with other recent works, will be on display at First Amendment Arts, with an artist's reception on Saturday, December 9th, from 7-10pm. Immediately following First Amendment is proud to have locals Birthday Suits perform. The duo's combined heavy weight sound is sure to shake the typically rock free North East corner of Stinson and Broadway. They will be accompanied by another local opener TBA, DJ E-Dawg and cameo sets by the First Amendment resident DJs Mike the 2600 King and The Wezz Nile Virus. Flattum, a Bozeman native, took to the road in 1982, touring the US, Europe and Japan for over 9 years with San Francisco noise bands Steel Pole Bath Tub and Milk Cult, and has recorded over a dozen albums, collaborating with musical luminaries including Jello Biafra, Mike Patton, and Carla Bozulich. In 1983, he received an artist-in-residence grant from the French Government and spent 4 weeks working in Marseilles as a guest of the La Friche art collective. There he recorded with over 20 musicians, eventually producing the critically acclaimed Milk Cult record Project M-13. After being kicked off the major label London Records for recording an "unlistenable record," Flattum relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, rededicating himself to making art. Working with Lump Gallery as a Team Lump member, he exhibited in numerous solo and group shows throughout the US, and has most recently come to combine his love of music and art, producing over 100 concert posters. As a founding member of the American Poster Institute, he has peddled his work at several Flatstock poster conventions in Seattle and Austin, and is now residing in Minneapolis and continuing his pursuit of rock art perfection. Please join us at First Amendment Arts, 1101 Stinson Blvd NE, for Flattum's opening reception for his show: DOOM IS THE NEW HOPE, Dec. 9th, 7-10pm with DJ E-Dawg. After party with live music by Birthday Suits and local opener TBA to immediately follow. DOOM IS THE NEW HOPE will be on display through Dec. 25th, with Too Much Posse, a multimedia group show curated by Mike Davis of Burlesque of North America, opening on Dec. 27th. ALSO: The current show SHROUDING, original art and prints by Aaron Horkey (BRLSQ, Black Osprey Dead Arts Society) Seldon Hunt (NÆVIL,art for Hydra Head, Southern Lord, seldonhunt.com) and Stephen O'Malley(NÆVIL, sunn0))), ideologic.org, Southern Lord) will be closing this Thursday, December 7th. Please come down and see the finished 15 part printed mural by Hunt and O'Malley as well as Horkey's original pen and ink drawings to many of his best known works. The gallery will be staying open late until 11pm. From 6-11, we'll have a soundtrack for the show with the playlist made up entirely of projects the artists have been involved in, both visually and sonically. Food and beverages will be available. For more information on Dale Flattum and his art or to purchase some of his work online, please visit his personal site- www.ramenroyale.com www.firstamendmentarts.com | ||
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| MOOG CEREMONY revisited | 04 12 2006 | |
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11PM Oren Ambarchi, Stephen O'Malley & John Wiese trio (3 hour set) 2AM Thomas Koener solo (3 hour set) RAUM via Ca Selvatica 4d, Bologna Italy www.xing.it | ||
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| GRAVETEMPLE "The Holy Down" (sunn72) is being borne... | ||
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Heresy, and Then Nothing But Tears CD FV42 CD Totally great disc... dark atonal rock. http://www.family-vineyard.com/catalog/fv42.php | ||
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| New Poster Art | 23 11 2006 | |
| Seldon Hunt and I created this 15 panel silkscreened mural under the NÆVIL moniker. It's heavily O))) embedded... Wes/Burlesque printed and should have the small edition for sale very soon, both individual panels and as a full set. There are around 65 of each, I believe.
The work is on display at the First Ammedment Arts Gallery in Minneapolis at the moment. www.firstamendmentarts.com Also, are individual work which Burlesque printed. The Melvins Golden Shower poster is my own, Black Rain Khanat and Skullmelvins being Seldon's. www.burlesquedesign.com | ||
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| INOXIA NEWS | 22 11 2006 | |
| ello,
Welcome to another Inoxia Records newsletter. The recent U.S tour was great, thanks for all the support to those who made it to the shows. It was greatly appreciated. --------------------------------------------------- Contents: 1- NEW RELEASE! 2- New Stock 3- Coming soon$B!D(B 4- Additional Info$B!D(B ---------------------------------------------------- 1- NEW RELEASE!!! Sunn 0))) & Boris / Altar (Inoxia Japan version) The Japanese version of Altar comes with an additional bonus track on the main disc (subsequent pressings will still include this bonus track) and the first 1000 come with a limited bonus disc. We are accepting preorders now. Order now to make sure you get the first pressing with the extra disc! We start shipping on the 27th of Nov. 2- New stock Daymare Recordings has decided to re-issue Khanate's 1st and 2nd albums, Khanate and Things Viral; Both have Japanese only bonus discs with Live versions and remixes etc. The release date is December the 1st and we are accepting pre-orders now, we start shipping on the 27th. If you order via EMS you may receive them at the release date! Please note, we also stock more Daymare Recordings titles now, such as Isis, Cave In, Doomriders and Jesu. These are listed on the website, and don't miss the free CD! 3- Coming soon$B!D(B Boris with Michio Kurihara / Rainbow CD - Released on Pedal Records. The release date is December the 23rd and we will announce via newsletter when we start accepting pre-orders. Vinyl version will be released on Inoxia Records next year. 4- Additional Info$B!D(B I)-Apology We are very sorry for the delay in shipping the Dronevil T-shirt, Due to delays in printing and the vast amount of orders, some were delayed. Sorry about that and thanks for your patience. Ii)-Trouble with the post office. Several delays were reported for orders shipped on the 25th of September. There were many orders going to many different countries. We guess it was the Japanese post office's fault. We feel very sorry about that, but we can$B!G(Bt be held responsible for delays caused by the post office or by customs. This is a very rare case infact, It$B!G(Bs the first time in 10 years of Inoxia Records Mail order history (one or two happen per year maybe, but never this many at one time), if you really wish to receive your order quickly and efficiently please upgrade the shipping method to EMS. Then you can track your order by the tracking number received at confirmation of shipment. Otherwise please understand that Airmail and SAL are not guaranteed. -------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reading, this email was sent to customers who have ordered through the website and those who have requested to receive it, if you do not wish to receive further emails from us please let us know. Enju Tanahashi Inoxia Records http://inoxia-rec.com | ||
| 22 11 2006 | ||
| Organ music 'instils religious feelings'
By Jonathan Amos BBC News Online science staff, in Salford People who experience a sense of spirituality in church may be reacting to the extreme bass sound produced by some organ pipes. Many churches and cathedrals have organ pipes that are so long they emit infrasound which at a frequency lower than 20 Hertz is largely inaudible to the human ear. But in a controlled experiment in which infrasound was pumped into a concert hall, UK scientists found they could instil strange feelings in the audience at will. These included an extreme sense of sorrow, coldness, anxiety and even shivers down the spine. Sound 'gun' Infrasound has become the subject of intense study in recent years. Researchers have found that some animals, such as elephants, can communicate with low-frequency calls. Infrasound can be detected at volcanoes and may provide a way to predict eruptions. INFRASOUND STUDY Lies in the range 10-20 Hz On the cusp of our hearing Can vibrate internal organs Volcanoes emit infrasound Elephants and whales use it And recent work by some of the scientists involved in this latest study found that hauntings - the feeling that something or someone else unseen is in a room or building - may also be explained by the presence of infrasound. To test the impact on an audience of extreme bass notes from an organ pipe, researchers constructed a seven-metre-long "infrasonic cannon" which they placed at the back of the Purcell Room, a concert hall in South London. They then invited 750 people to report their feelings after listening to pieces of contemporary music intermittently laced sound from the cannon, played a 17 Hz at levels of 6-8 decibels. Feel the bass The results showed that odd sensations in the audience increased by an average of 22% when the extreme bass was present. "It has been suggested that because some organ pipes in churches and cathedrals produce infrasound this could lead to people having weird experiences which they attribute to God," said Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist from University of Hertfordshire. "Some of the experiences in our audience included 'shivering on my wrist', 'an odd feeling in my stomach', 'increased heart rate', 'feeling very anxious', and 'a sudden memory of emotional loss'. "This was an experiment done under controlled conditions and it shows infrasound does have an impact, and that has implications... in a religious context and some of the unusual experiences people may be having in certain churches." Sarah Angliss, an engineer and composer in charge of the project, added: "Organ players have been adding infrasound to the mix for 500 years so maybe we're not the first generation to be 'addicted to bass'." Details of the organ infrasound study are being presented to the British Association's annual science festival, which this year is in Salford, Greater Manchester. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3087674.stm Published: 2003/09/08 08:31:16 GMT © BBC MMVI | ||
| 21 11 2006 | ||
| Hi Stephen!
I thought you´d like to check out that beautiful thing that a good friend (Antonio Ramírez) has made for our next gig. cheers! Marco. | ||
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| SAVX WEBPAGE!! | 19 11 2006 | |
| PAY ATTENTION!
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| SUNN vs HIPPODROME 101306 | 17 11 2006 | |
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| Daniel Higgs solo performance on 88.1 BSR's Phoning It In | 17 11 2006 | |
| http://bsrlive.com/archives/playlist.php?p=2659
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| two in one day | 17 11 2006 | |
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| More GRUBBS/SOMA/MOORE/LORD collab photos | 17 11 2006 | |
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| REPEAT REDUX | 17 11 2006 | |
| REPEAT REDUX
Screening and Performance Series November 18-22, 2006 Opening Reception, Saturday, Nov. 18, 6pm, with performance by Orthrelm's Mick Barr Special Performance, Monday, Nov. 20 6pm , "Crossfading" by Loris Gréaud This 5-day screening and performance series contemplates repetition and reiteration as precursors to a loss of control and the inevitability of chaos. The program considers varying conditions of surrender and mania in the obsessive fracturing of time and sound. Featuring established and contemporary artists, REPEAT REDUX presents daily screenings in the Whitney at Altria Gallery punctuated by two evening performances and special screenings in the Sculpture Court . Organized by Whitney Museum at Altria's Howie Chen with Gabrielle Giattino and Jay Sanders. Admission and Reception are FREE. Please call (917) 663-2551 or visit www.whitney.org for further details and schedule updates. The Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria is located at 120 Park Avenue at 42nd Street. Screening Works: Dan Graham, Rock My Religion, 1982-84 Jonathan Horowitz, Maxell, 1990 Bruce Nauman, Dance or Exercise on the Perimeter of a Square (Square Dance), 1967-68 Jim O'Rourke, Not Yet, 2003 Oliver Payne and Nick Relph, Mixtape, 2002 Stephen Prina, Vinyl II, 2000 Catherine Sullivan, The Chittendens, 2005 REPEAT REDUX SCHEDULE ?All daily screenings held in Whitney at Altria Gallery, ?120 Park Avenue at 42nd Street, 11am-6pm??Saturday, Nov 18 On view Catherine Sullivan , The Chittendens, 2005 Special Evening ?Screening & Performance, 6pm Stephen Prina, Vinyl II, 2000?Oliver Payne and Nick Relph, Mixtape, 2002?Performance by Orthrelm's Mick Barr, selections from OV Mick Barr Avant guitarist Mick Barr (Crom-Tech, Octis, Ocrilim, The Flying Luttenbachers, Quix*o*tic, Angelblood) will perform selections from "OV," a forty-five minute composition originally recorded with Orthrelm. Structured by pattern and repetition, "OV" traverses metal and minimalism. Special thanks to Electronic Arts Intermix, Friedrich Petzel Gallery, Gavin Brown's Enterprise , and Metro Pictures . Breakout Sessions Whitney Museum at Altria's Breakout Sessions reflects the diverse ways in which contemporary artists engage and present visual culture. As a departure from conventional formats, Breakout Sessions invites artists to present work, performances, and ideas that comprise the constellation of influences informing their overall creative practice. Promoting an "open studio" format, the program provides rare access to artists' visual inspirations ranging from works of fellow artists to interdisciplinary elements of pop culture. Admission and Receptions are FREE. Please visit Calendar of Events at http://www.whitney.org for further details and schedule updates. Support for Breakout Sessions at Whitney Museum at Altria is also provided by Altoids ®, The Curiously Strong Mints. The Whitney Museum at Altria is funded by Altria Group, Inc. | ||
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| VIVA! | 17 11 2006 | |
| Heading to Italy on the 25th for the following aktions:
CUCKOO Nico Vascellari Curated by Milovan Farronato 28th November 2006 6PM performance with Stephen O'Malley & John Wiese VIAFARINI, Milan 28 November - 28 January www.viafarini.org www.italianarea.it Dec 2 Oren Ambarchi & Stephen O'Malley duo + Thomas Koener solo RAUM via Ca Selvatica 4d, Bologna Italy www.xing.it We aim to have a recording session of the CUCKOO material for documentation, and hopefully the set with Oren as well. The Bologna set is scheduled for 3 hours! See below for the CUCKOO press release and Vascellari's CV. | ||
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