Back in the 70’s companies like K-Tel made millions by selling compilations on records, 8-tracks, and cassettes. It was quite special. Really. No joking. You could find many of your favorite pop hits on one or two big vinyl discs. Unless of course you got suckered into buying anything from TEJ Records with their “remarkable soundalikes.” Just brutal. Even the commercial from 1974 bit the big one.
Oily to Rise. Gaga and Bieber will be lowered to the depths at 5:00 A.M.
GULF COAST, FL (Special to TSD After Dark) After several failed attempts to plug the massive hole where nearly 100,000 barrels of oil is spilling into the Gulf of Mexico on a daily basis, the BP Corporation will try a radical new theory which they hope will finally seal the gaping chasm. Current pop icons Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber will be submerged to a depth of nearly 5,000 feet below the ocean surface in an attempt to cut off the flowing oil supply. (more…)
A twenty year old Stevie Winwood leads Traffic in this rare footage from a British TV show hosted by Dudley Moore and Peter Cook. It’s live, innovative, energetic and our pick of the week.
The legendary Herbie Hancock leads a group of jazz greats (Pat Metheny on guitar, Dave Holland on bass and Jack DeJonette on drums) in this ripping version of his 1960’s classic, Cantaloupe Island. No one build tension in the left hand like Herbie. This piano solo is one of his all-time best. Check it out from 3:50 to 4:00 when Holland flashes Herbie that subtle grin as if to say, “Damn, Bro!”
It’s our pick of the week.
A Free Corea? North AND South Korea say "no."
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Special to TSD After Dark) A technical state of war has existed between the two nations since the armistice was signed in 1953, but North and South Korea have lived in relative peace since – save a few border skirmishes. But that peace has been threatened once again after the recent rocket launch by the North Koreans and claims that renowned jazz pianist Chick Corea belongs to them. (more…)
The idea of resurrecting Woodstock in the 1990’s may not have been a very good one, but at least when it got down to the music, some of the artists delivered. Here, Elvis Costello sings his late 70’s classic, Alison. It’s our pick of the week.
This burns. In a good way. It really doesn’t matter whether or not you’re a fan of fusion or progressive rock, this is just all out, top-shelf musicianship from Tribal Tech. Scott Henderson on Guitar (dig his monster solo), Scott Kinsey on Keyboards, Kirk Covington on Drums and Gary Willis on Bass. It’s our pick of the week.
Love him or not, music fans cannot dispute Bob Dylan’s legacy and contribution to popular music in the 20th century. Though some fans concede his groundbreaking lyrics changed music forever, they can’t get past his less than superb vocal range. Still, this performance of Like a Rolling Stone from 1966 is considered an absolute classic, and After Dark’s pick of the weekend.
God ELP Us! Emerson, Lake, and Palmer feel inspired.
LONDON (Special to TSD After Dark) Generations of music fans raised on samples, loops and multi-tracked voices are turning to the epic albums of their parents’ generation for inspiration and new discoveries. Art-Rock supergroups like Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson, seem to never go away. One form or another of these time-tested groups continue to endure. Now, one of the most popular of these bands – Emerson, Lake and Palmer, have decided to give it a go again. But the inspiration for their reunion seems odd. (more…)
When the term cutting edge really meant something, two giants of their industries came together. Frank Zappa was of course already a good twenty plus years into the game by the time this interview was conducted. And it’s interesting that it was conducted by David Letterman – who at the time, had the most groundbreaking show on TV. Back then, Late Night was breaking all the rules. It wasn’t just Larry “Bud” Melman or dropping stuff off a five story tower or even presenting stupid pet tricks – Late Night was bizarro TV. Offbeat and controversial, it was a place where not only the likes of Zappa would show up, but guys reading poetry while standing on their head as the band played something in 17/8 time would share the stage with Eddie Murphy.
Here, Zappa talks about his latest vinyl release in conjunction with the London Symphony. Only 4,000 copies printed. And I still have mine.
