Friday, March 03, 2006

Derek & Clive

Elvis Parsley Retires?


Last night on WRFR-LP FM Elvis Parsley, host of The Late Late Breakfast Show, annouced he is taking some time off. Possibly 6 months or maybe even permanantly. He will be missed. Midcoast Maine will no longer be able to hear his familiar British accent assembling spoken commentaries. Nor will they be hearing his mix of tunes ranging from Pop to R&B and Novelty (also Fat Or Thin Elvis). No more Marvin Gaye inspired local events. No more childhood memories chatter. No more miscellanous news rantings. It's more of a benefit to us computer dwellers because he'll be spouting more on his blog. Go check out Wisdom Weasle.
It changes the thursday night alliance at the station because Elvis follows my radio show Chasradio (5-8 pm Thurdays WRFR-LP 93.3/99.3 Midcoast Maine or WRFR.ORG). Sometimes we'd have on-air silly talk at the end of my show which I always liked so I'm giving you some examples below.
Chas & Elvis discuss the "Hooked On Classics" records,Buggles,and Electric Light Orchestra (7 MB)

Chas & Elvis listen to George Burns sing "Fixing A Hole"/Wink Martindale "Deck Of Cards" (7.7 MB)
Chas & Elvis on the holidays 2005 (3.7 MB)
Chas & Elvis: "Viking Drinking Horn" (1.5 MB)
Chas talks about Elvis behind his back (1.5 MB)
Chas & Elvis: Smoking Montage discussion (2.9 MB)
Chas & Elvis: Noises From The Backside (3.7 Mb)

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Woody Woodbury Looks At Love And Life


Here's an interesting artifact from a record label called Stereoddities. Mr. Woodbury has an act that is mostly drunk jokes. He's not really all that funny, but it's part of the charm. I'd say this is from the early 60's, but that is only a guess. Judging by the condition of the vinyl there are 2 minor skips on Side B. Judging by the cover you'd think this was some real blue material. It's more off-green.
Woody Woodbury Looks At Life & Love [FLAC]
 password: TITS
{Re-uploaded August 28, 2012}

Edgar Varèse and Igor Stravinsky: Superhero Composers

Edgar Varese was part Mad Scientist. That's what gave him his special edge in the Superhero Composers Federation. He may have even had other secret powers, who knows. Listen to this track and it may clue you in.


Amériques- Edgar Varèse with Kent Nagano conducting (38.6 MB)
Or relish it in context with the whole..... Varèse-Works, Vol.1 (1920-1927) Kent Nagano conducting (83 MB file from RAPIDSHARE)
Igor Stravinsky was in fact named after the real Igor of Frankenstein fame, which made him the perfect companion to the Mad Scientist Edgar.
The Royal March- Igor Stravinsky (11.2 MB) The album from which it came.....

L'Histoire Du Soldat- Igor Stravinsky with Leopold Stokowsky conducting (76.6 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)
More from Igor... Petrouchka: Russian Dance- Igor Stravinsky (4.7 MB) came from...
Igor Stravinsky Petrouchka - Scenes de ballet (84.2 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)
And still they cried, "More IGOR!" Scherzo fantastique, op. 3 (1908) pour grand orchestra- Igor Stravinsky (18 MB) there's MORE on this... L'Oisaau de feu & Scherzo fantastique- Igor Stravinsky (89.2 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)
Now as we all know The Mad Scientist and Igor created a monster.....


200 Motels Suite Parts 9-12 Live Pauley Pavillion Los Angeles 5/15/70- Frank Zappa & Zubin Mehta (23 MB)
Lucy's Seduction Of A Bored Violinist & Postlude- Frank Zappa with The Royal Philharmonic (6.7 MB)
Pedros Dowry- Frank Zappa (12.7 MB)
Sad Jane- Frank Zappa & The London Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano conducting
Mo 'N Herbs Vacation I- Frank Zappa & The London Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano conducting Mo 'N Herbs Vacation II- Frank Zappa & The London Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano conducting Mo 'N Herbs Vacation III- Frank Zappa & The London Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano conducting Bogus Pomp- Frank Zappa & The London Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano conducting (40.7 MB)
The Perfect Stranger- Frank Zappa with Pierre Boulez conducting (20 MB)
The Girl In The Magnesium Dress- Frank Zappa & The Ensemble Modern (7.8 MB)
Interview with Frank Zappa BBC2 1983 (18.8 MB)
KPFA Interview with Frank Zappa 1983 (26.2 MB)
Clap & Vomit (Live 1969)- Frank Zappa (9.2 MB)
This one goes to all the Zappa people. I feel a certain kinship with them.