Chasradio: 3/5/06

The Versatile Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini has so many records in the cheap bins, I sometimes wonder if he had an exclusive distribution contract with Goodwill Industries. I usually buy them if I see them, but often they're duplicates of ones I already own. This was the most recent one I purchased which I had never seen. Someone wrote in ballpoint pen on the back cover FEB 1963, so that's about as close to a guess I can get on the date of the thing (UPDATE: Bob sent me this email....'THE VERSATILE HENRY MANCINI L.P WAS RELEASED JAN 1957'......thanks Bob)
This is an interesting session. He had a small group (Laurindo Almeida,guitar/Dominic Frontiere,accordion/Lou Maury,organ/Bob Bain,bass/Lulu Jean Norman,voice) and they played super mello classy "Topical Island" music.
Poinciana
Bali Ha'i
Flamingo

The Whispering Sea
Return To Paradise
The Naked Sea

The Breeze And I
Driftwood And Dreams
Moon Of Mankoora
Sleepy Lagoon
Ebb Tide
Off Shore

John Zorn/Marc Ribot The Book Of Heads

John Zorn gets me right fired up. I enjoy all his various moods. These are some of his compositions for guitar played by Marc Ribot. These were written for and dedicated to Eugene Chadbourne back in 1978, but recorded in 1995. Marc Ribot handles unconventional music writing like a trucker handles coffee. Highly recommended for fans of unusual solo guitar music.
Etude 5
Etude 11
Etude 14
Etude 23
Etude 29
Etude 32
Etude 35

All 35 Etudes........
John Zorn The Book Of Heads (85 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)

Village Music Of Bulgaria

We have here a collection of Bulgarian Folk Music that was recorded in 1968. The harmonies that those singers get on some of these tracks are outrageous.

Krivo Horo
Potajno Rada Godiya
Dimitro, Sino Dimitro
Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih
Ne Treperi, Bela Koprino
Pusti Bili Yane

Use more Hard Drive, download the whole album!
Village Music Of Bulgaria (87.7 MB file from Rapidshare)

Derek & Clive

I felt inspired to post this Derek & Clive because Elvis Parsley introduced them to me (see last post). For those who don't know, Derek & Clive consisted of Peter Cook & Dudley Moore. They took absurdist vulgar flowage through unmanagable locations. Thanks again, Elvis.
Joan Crawford- Derek & Clive
Having A Wank- Derek & Clive
Jump- Derek & Clive
Alfie Noakes- Derek & Clive
Horse Racing- Derek & Clive
Records- Derek & Clive
The Horn- Derek & Clive
This Bloke Came Up To Me- Derek & Clive
Bo Duddley- Derek & Clive
The Complete Discography:

Derek & Clive Ad Nauseam (78.5 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)

Derek & Clive Live (43 MB WINRAR file from Rapidshare)

Derek & Clive Come Again (73 MB file from Rapidshare)

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)

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.....