Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Power Tab Guitar Tab Editor

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The above music is the classic ZZ Top "La Grange" Riff. It was created using an online editor, by typing in the guitar tabulature to generate the standard notation.

"Power Tab" Editor is a Free tablature authoring tool for Windows. It can be used to create guitar sheet music, more commonly known to musicians as guitar tablature and bass tablature.(eg. guitar tab / bass tab).

The program provides the most commonly used symbols in tablature, including chord names, chord diagrams, rhythm slashes, bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, harmonics and palm muting. It also outputs normal music notation as well.

It is a great piece of software for people who want to learn how to play guitar, and for experienced guitarists who want to transcribe their own music and/or guitar lessons. The software can be used by both acoustic and electric guitar players alike.

The website is: http://www.power-tab.net

Note that it appears that due to legal action, the archive of Guitar Tabs at this website has been closed. So we cannot obtain input files for the editor at this site. (But don't worry there are other sites that have Power Tabs to download - see later in this post for details.

But at the Power Tab site we can click on Downloads and get a copy of the editor software installed. The zip file is 5.64 MB in size, and the download and install are very quick.

How the editor works is we choose the size of the note we need, (4th note, 8th note, etc)and then click and write on the guitar tabulature, and then our notes (or chords) are automatically created on the music staff at the top of the page.

Then the really nice thing is we can press the play button at the top of the screen, and it will play the notes and chords we have just written. (The midi instrument sounds are not studio quality, but are quite good enough to determine if the notation for our tune is reasonably correct). We can save the file as a .ptb (powertab) file, and can also print it out to paper. Here is the start of a brilliant new tune:

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However, things can get a lot more sophisticated than this. A song I really like a lot is the Led Zeppelin classic - "The Rain Song", (but I have not yet mastered it on guitar by a long shot !).

We can download a .ptb file of this song at: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com tabs site, by searching for the song, and then choosing a Power Tab version of the song from the results list. Here is what a section of this Power Tab Rain Song looks like: (Note that the Tab is for two guitars, one under each other).

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When we use the midi player to play the tab, a metronome sounds, and a moving set of highlighters show us where the song is up to in the notation. It is quite recognisable as being "The Rain Song".

The Help index for the program is great. For example if we want to know how to create triplets, then step by step instructions are easily found in the Help Index:

(A PDF print out of those intructions is shown below).




Now if we want to find and download Power Tabs for various guitar songs, then websites like Ultimate Guitar Tabs at: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/

Eg. If a song has Power Tabs available then this will be indicated, like in the screen capture below:

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On the Power Tab site, there is also an amazing Chord Dictionary under the "Tools" option, that will pop up this submenu:


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(Note we have selected the Dmajor sus4 chord in the open position.
We can also choose frets to get the chord as a Barre chord at the 5th fret, etc).

Power Tab editor is a great free tool for anyone who needs to share music with other musicians, and get their ideas down on paper. It is just like using a word processor, but for music. Absolutely marvelous, and rated 10/10 by Passy World.

There is so much good technology in Power Tab, that I cannot believe it is free. So get onto it and tab up your own hit guitar song today.

Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

Orianthi Female Guitar Great

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Well I must live like an ostrich with my head deep in the sand not seeing anything that is going on around me. Perhaps if I had tuned into all the Michael Jackson media coverage (Instead of staying in my room playing guitar), I would have known about "Orianthi".

As a slightly disgruntled reader of the blog recently told me:
Ignoring a local Australian guitar prodigy in favour of a John Mayer post was chauvinist and downright un-Australian.

So to redress this inbalance, here is a post all about "Orianthi".

If you missed all the Michael Jackson stuff, then perhaps best to first watch this Australian TV interview with Orianthi.

Orianthi Panagaris, the 24 year old blonde guitarist who featured in the final video of Michael Jackson rehearsing before his death is an Adelaide girl from Australia. (A distant 1200km from where Passy lives).



Here is some information from the web about her :

"This 24-year-old Australian guitar goddess first captured American audiences' attention at this year's Grammy Awards, when she blazingly accompanied (some might even say upstaged) Grammy performer Carrie Underwood, and she has also been quite vocally championed by six-string legends Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. ("If I was going to pass the baton to somebody, she would be my first choice," Carlos once said of Orianthi.) It was in fact Orianthi's buzzy Grammy performance that made the King Of Pop (MJ) himself take notice, and he quickly hired her to be his guitarist for the This Is It concerts. In fact, she was actually supposed to be Michael Jackson's official spokesperson during his much-hyped London residency."

If you would like a free Guitar Lesson from the highly talented "Ori", then today is your lucky day, (as per the video below) :



Watch the video a couple of times, to learn this nice little descending run.

Here are a few more videos show-casing this fine young lady's skills on the guitar:









There are plenty more videos on YouTube if you want to check them out.

There is also an online Fan Club at: http://www.orianthi.net/ .

There is also her MySpace page at: http://www.myspace.com/orianthi .


She also has a new album called "Believe" coming out soon that will be well worth a listen, and is going straight onto my October JB Hi-Fi purchases list.

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Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

Dome 3

On this date in 1981, Dome released their third album, Dome 3. The London post punk band consisted of Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert, both of Wire. They released four albums between 1980 and 1984 without releasing a single. The side project ended when Wire re-formed in 1985.



Wikipedia: Dome

Blogload: Dome - Dome 3 - bigfatsatanist.blogspot.com

Virgin Prunes - A New Form Of Beauty 1

On this date in 1981, Virgin Prunes released their third 7-inch record. They called the record, A New Form Of Beauty 1. First, the contents. It was a seven inch single that included three tracks; "Sandpaper Lullaby", "Sleep" and "Fantasy Dreams". The "A New Form Of Beauty" series was designed to be a series of releases, numbered accordingly. An album, A New Form Of Beauty Parts 1-4, was released as a double album which included all three of the songs on the first part plus the other three parts of the series. Virgin Prunes was a Dublin, Ireland goth band whose members were childhood friends of Bono and The Edge from U2. In fact, their guitarist was Dik Evans, brother of U2's Dave "The Edge" Evans. They disbanded in 1986, sort of. When Gavin Friday left in 1986, the remainder of the band carried on as The Prunes for a few more years.



Wikipedia: The Virgin Prunes

Official Website: virginprunes.com

Blogload: Virgin Prunes - A New Form Of Beauty - Parts 1-4 - thethingonthedoorstep.blogspot.com

The Exploited - Dead Cities

On this date in 1981, The Exploited released their fourth single, "Dead Cities". It was backed by "Hitler's In The Charts Again" and "Class War". None of the tracks appeared on a regular studio album. The single reached the #4 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart and the #31 spot on the overall U.K. singles chart. The Edinburgh, Scotland band was one of the U.K.'s original Oi! bands. They are still together but moved towards thrash by the late '80's.



Wikipedia: The Exploited

Official Website: the-exploited.net

Video: The Exploited - Dead Cities - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: The Exploited - The Singles - blogofleastresistance.blogspot.com

Tom Tom Club

On this date in 1981, Tom Tom Club released their self-titled debut album. It included the singles, "Wordy Rappinghood" (#7 U.K.) and "Genius Of Love" (#31 U.S., #65 U.K.). The band was formed as a side project by Talking Heads' members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. The New York City new wave husband and wife duo continue on today, long after Talking Heads' demise.



Wikipedia: Tom Tom Club

Official Website: tomtomclub.net

Blogload: Tom Tom Club - debut album - the-80s-on-adhd.blogspot.com

Athletico Spizz 80 - Central Park

On this date in 1980, Athletico Spizz 80 released their seventh single (collectively under all of their various band names), "Central Park". It was backed by another version of "Central Park". The A side appeared on their second album, Spikey Dream Flowers (which was released under the name, The Spizzles). The West Midlands, England punk/new wave band had been around since 1978 and changed their name almost annually. During their career, they were known as Athletico Spizz 80, Spizzenergi, Spizzoil, The Spizzles, Spizzsexual, Spizzorbit and Spizzorwell and Spizzenergi:2. The English punk/new wave band effectively disbanded in 1982 but has gotten together on and off since then and has recorded.



Wikipedia: Spizzenergi

Official Website: spizzenergi.com

Blogload: The Spizzles - Spikey Dream Flowers - punkvinyls.blogspot.com

Wall Of Voodoo

On this date in 1980, Wall Of Voodoo released their self-titled debut EP. The six songs included were "Longarm", "The Passenger", "Can't Make Love", "Struggle", "Ring Of Fire" and "Granma's House". This was their first release of any kind. None of the songs were released as singles nor were any of the tracks included on any of their full-length albums. The Los Angeles post-punk/new wave band disbanded in 1988.



Wikipedia: Wall Of Voodoo

Official Website: wallofvoodoo.net

Blogload: Wall Of Voodoo - self titled debut EP - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com

Cockney Rejects - Greatest Hots Vol. II

On this date in 1980, Cockney Rejects released their second album, Greatest Hits Volume II. It was a followup up to their debut, Greatest Hits Volume I and a precursor to their next album, Greatest Hits Volume III. Of course, none were actually greatest hits albums, just wishful thinking, perhaps. Or sarcasm. It contained the singles, "We Can Do Anything" and "The Greatest Cockney Ripoff". The London punk/Oi! band is still going strong.



Wikipedia: Cockney Rejects

Official Website: cockneyrejects.eu

Blogload: Cockney Rejects - Greatest Hots Vol. II - diabolicchainsawattack.blogspot.com

X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours!

On this date in 1977, X Ray Spex released their debut single, "Oh Bondage Up Yours!". It was backed by "I Am A Cliche". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Germ Free Adolescents, but both were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. The London punk band disbanded in 1979 after one album. Jak Airport and BP Hurding formed Classix Nouveaux and Poly Styrene went solo before becoming a Hare Krishna. Lora Logic was an original member at 16 years old but left after their first single to finish school. She went on to form Essential Logic. Lora Logic eventually became a Hare Krishna too. The group re-formed and released a new album in 1995 with Logic and Styrene in the band. It didn't last long.



Wikipedia: X-Ray Spex

Official Website: x-rayspex.com

Video: X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours! - youtube

Blogload: X-Ray Spex - Germ Free Adolescents - musicfoxhole.blogspot.com

The Jolt - You're Cold

On this date in 1977, The Jolt released their debut single, "You're Cold". It was backed by "All I Can Do". The B side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The A side did not but it was added when the album was re-released on CD. The Jolt was one of the bands at the forefront of the mod movement like their label mates The Jam. The Glasgow, Scotland band broke up in 1979 after one album.



Wikipedia: The Jolt

Blogload: The Jolt - debut album -mod64.blogspot.com

Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway

On this date in 1977, Tom Robinson Band released their debut single, "2-4-6-8 Motorway". It was backed by "I Shall Be Released". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Power In The Darkness, but both were eventually added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/power pop band disbanded after two albums. Tom Robinson founded Sector 27 after the break-up. The band has re-formed for some reunion shows. Drummer Dolphin Taylor later joined Stiff Little Fingers.



Wikipedia: Tom Robinson Band

Official Website: tomrobinson.com

Video: Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway - youtube

Blogload: Tom Robinson Band - Power In The Darkness - zerogsound.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

FINAL CHAPTER (The WizardQueen)

Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany



A peticion de una amiga que me lo pidio (haber si puede bajarlo)

KULT OV AZAZEL (Destroying the Sacred )


Genre(s): Black Metal
Lyrical theme(s) :Satanism


Es un disco cargado de buena velocidad, apesar de que es una banda Gringa, me parece que se discute esta agrupacion.. que la disfruten

GORGOROTH (Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt)


Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Theme (S): Satanism, Anti-Christianity, War, Darkness
Current line-up
Pest (Thomas Kronenes) - Vocals (1995-1997, 2008-) (Blood Stained Dusk, Obtained Enslavement, Octagon (US))Infernus (Roger Tiegs) - Guitars (also occasional Bass, Drums and Vocals) (1992-) (Borknagar, Desekrator, Norwegian Evil, Orcustus)Tormentor (Bjørn "Bøllo" Heyerdahl) - Guitars (also occasional Bass and Drums) (1996-2002, 2008-) (Desekrator, Gaahlskagg, Norwegian Evil, Orcustus)Bøddel (Frank Watkins) - Bass (2007-) (Hellwitch, Obituary, The Henchmen)Tomas Asklund - Drums (2007-) (Dark Funeral, Dawn (Swe), Dissection (Swe), Infernal (Swe), Necromicon)



Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt

Nuevamente dejandoles los nuevos materiales, ahora le tocó a esta banda, que ha superado a lo que veo los problemas legales que tenian anteriormente, quedando al frente de la banda INFERNUS, quien acomodo a la linea de integrantes cuyos nombres aparecen con anterioridad sobre este texto. El disco que les puedo decir, es bueno, la bateria retoma un aspecto importante en este disco, esta muy presente su sonido, doble bombo la mayor parte del tiempo, la voz, creo que es buena, pero te hace recordar a Obtained Enslavement jejej (por que sera?). Comparado a otros discos, considero que éste es un disco por debajo de lo que es Gorgoroth, con esa brutalidad, crudeza y vital rudeza a la que estabamos acostumbrados, pero si me gusto el disco. Hagan su propia conclusion.. NO SE OLVIDEN.. COMPREN EL ORIGINAL!!!

SVARTTJERN (Misanthropic Path of Madness)


Genre: Black/Death metal
Origin: Norway

The Beat - Special Beat Service

On this date in 1982, The Beat released their third and final album, Special Beat Service. It contained the singles, "Jeanette" (#45 U.K.), "Save It For Later" (#47 U.K.) and "I Confess" (#54 U.K.). The album reached the #21 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Birmingham, England ska band broke up in 1983 after three albums. Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger formed General Public. Andy Cox and David Steele formed Fine Young Cannibals. The Beat was known as The English Beat in the U.S.



Wikipedia: The Beat

Official Website: thebeatofficial.com

Blogload: The Beat - Special Beat Service - der-likedeeler.blogspot.com

The Fall - Room To Live

On this date in 1982, The Fall released their sixth studio album, Room To Live. It was subtitled Undilutable Slang Truth! The album included one single, "Marquis Cha-Cha". The Manchester, England post-punk band still records and performs but it has had just one constant member, frontman Mark E. Smith. They have had 27 studio albums and numerous live albums released to date.



Wikipedia: The Fall

"Official" Website: visi.com/fall

Blogload: The Fall - Room To Live - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Throbbing Gristle - Greatest Hits (Entertainment Through Pain)

On this date in 1981, Throbbing Gristle released their fourth studio album, Greatest Hits (Entertainment Through Pain). It contained the singles, "Subhuman" and "Adrenalin". The album was part compilation of previously released material and part introduction to new material. The band was never commercially successful so the term "greatest hits" was ironic. The London post punk/experimental band was, however, extremely influential and are credited as being one of the founders of industrial music. They released a tremendous number of live albums over the course of their career and a few studio albums as well. They lasted until 1981. Genesis P-Orridge and Peter Christopherson formed Psychic TV. Throbbing Gristle re-formed in 2004 and have been somewhat active.



Wikipedia: Throbbing Gristle

Official Website: throbbing-gristle.com

Blogload: Throbbing Gristle - Greatest Hits (Entertainment Through Pain) - crawlingmantra.blogspot.com

Any Trouble - Girls Are Always Right

On this date in 1980, Any Trouble released their third single, "Girls Are Always Right". It was backed by "The Name Of The Game". The A side appeared on their debut album, Where Are All The Nice Girls? The B side did not. The Manchester, England new wave/power pop band broke up in 1984 after five albums. They recorded for Stiff Records. They re-formed in 2007.



Wikipedia: Any Trouble

Official Website: anytrouble.co.uk

Blogload: Any Trouble - Where Are All The Nice Girls? - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com

Dangerous Girls - Man In The Glass

On this date in 1980, Dangerous Girls released their third 7-inch record, a single fronted by "Man In The Glass". It was backed by "MO75". The Worcester, England punk/power pop band was not an all-girl band. In fact, there were no females in the band at all. They lasted four 7-inch records before calling it a day in 1981 without an album.



Blogload: Dangerous Girls - Man In The Glass - 7 inch (both sides) - satanknowswhatyoudid.blogspot.com

The Demons - Action By Example

On this date in 1980, The Demons released their debut single, "Action By Example". It was backed by "Wish I Woz A Dog". They had formerly been known as Demon Preached and one single and one limited edition EP. The London punk band had more changes in personnel than actual releases. Nick Wade was their frontman, later to be known as Nik Fiend when he formed Alien Sex Fiend. Max Splodge (later of Splodgenessabounds) was a member at one time. They disbanded in 1980.



Blogload: The Demons - Action By Example - 7 inch (both sides) - isksp.blogspot.com

The Ruts - The Crack

On this date in 1979, The Ruts released their debut album, The Crack. It contained the singles, "Babylon's Burning", "Something That I Said" and "Jah War". The London punk/post punk band lasted two albums (the second, a semi-compilation) before the overdose death of singer Malcolm Owen. They tried to carry on under a new name, Ruts DC, with very limited success. They disbanded in 1983.



Wikipedia: The Ruts

Myspace: myspace.com/therutsofficialpage

Blogload: The Ruts - The Crack - 277clash.blogspot.com

The Dead Boys - Tell Me

On this date in 1978, The Dead Boys released their second single, "Tell Me". It was backed by demo versions of "Not Anymore" and "Ain't Nothin' To Do", both of which had different versions on their debut album, Young, Loud And Snotty. The A side appeared on their second album, We Have Come For Your Children. The punk band, who originated in Cleveland and rose from the ashes of Rocket From The Tombs, made a name for themselves in New York and were signed after several appearances at CBGB's. They disbanded in 1979 after two albums but reunited to record a live album a few months later before saying goodbye again. A few years after the band broke up, lead singer Stiv Bators launched The Lords Of The New Church.



Wikipedia: The Dead Boys

Blogload: The Dead Boys - We Have Come For Your Children - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

The Nips - All The Time In The World

On this date in 1978, The Nips released their second single, "All The Time In The World". It was backed by "Private Eyes". They had been called The Nipple Erectors originally but radio wouldn't touch the name so they shortened it. The London punk band released four singles before disbanding in 1980. They were led by Shane McGowan (later, of The Pogues) though he was known as Shane O'Hooligan at the time. They have played some reunion gigs recently.



Wikipedia: Nipple Erectors

A Fansite: pages.cs.wisc.edu/~mroman

Blogload: The Nips - Bops, Babes, Booze & Bovver - taringa.net

Talking Heads - Take Me To The River

On this date in 1978, Talking Heads released their sixth single, "Take Me To The River". In the U.K., it was backed by "Found A Job". In the U.S., it was backed by "Thank You For Sending Me An Angel". All three tracks appeared on their second album, More Songs About Buildings And Food. The single reached the #26 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The New York City new wave band, who were regulars at CBGB's, disbanded in 1992. David Byrne has expressed no desire for a reunion.



Wikipedia: Talking Heads

Official Website: talking-heads.net

Video: Talking Heads - Take Me To The River - live - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings And Food - nobrasil.org

The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap

On this date in 1978, The Boomtown Rats released their fifth single, "Rat Trap". It was backed by "So Strange". The A side appeared on their second album, A Tonic For The Troops. The B side was not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single went all the way to the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart. It was the first #1 U.K. single for any Irish band. The Dublin, Ireland punk/new wave band disbanded in 1986 after six albums.



Wikipedia: The Boomtown Rats

Official Website: boomtownrats.co.uk

Blogload: The Boomtown Rats - A Tonic For The Troops - drunksongs.blogspot.com

The Tights - Howard Hughes

On this date in 1978, The Tights released their second single, "Howard Hughes". It was backed by "China's Eternal". The Worcester, England punk band disbanded in 1979 after just two singles. They re-formed in 2004.



Wikipedia: The Tights

Official Website: thetights.com

Video: The Tights - Howard Hughes- 7 inch (both sides) - asfm.blogspot.com

999 - Separates

On this date in 1978, 999 released their second album, Separates. It contained the singles, "Feelin' Alright With The Crew" and "Homicide" (#40 U.K.). The London punk band originally broke up in 1982 but, after a few years off, re-formed. They are still active and still fronted by Nick Cash.



Wikipedia: 999

Official Website: nineninenine.net

Blogload: 999 - Separates - luisan77.blogspot.com

Monday, September 28, 2009

Tom Robinson - Now Martin's Gone

On this date in 1982, Tom Robinson released his second single, "Now Martin's Gone". It was backed by "King Kong Elvis" and two live tracks, "Tango An Der Wand" and "Cold Harbour Lane". The A side appeared on his first solo studio album, North By Northwest. The other tracks did not. The London musician started off as the frontman for the Tom Robinson Band and then Sector 27 before settling on just plain Tom Robinson. He is still active and has done some reunion shows with The Tom Robinson band.



Wikipedia: Tom Robinson

Official Website: tomrobinson.com

Blogload: Tom Robinson North By Northwest - isksp.blogspot.com

A.P.B. - Rainy Day

On this date in 1982, A.P.B. released their fourth single, "Rainy Day". It was backed by "From You & Back To You". The A side appeared on their 1985 debut full-length album, Something To Believe In. The B side did not but it was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Aberdeenshire, Scotland post punk/new wave band released a string of singles through 1986 and performed through 1988 but, while not officially disbanding, were quiet after that. They have recently released new material and are performing.



Wikipedia: APB

Official Website: apbtheband.com

Video: A.P.B. - Rainy Day - live - 1986 - youtube

Blogload: APB - Something To Believe In - totalwire.blogspot.com

The Piranhas - Zambezi

On this date in 1982, The Piranhas released their fifth single, "Zambezi". It was backed by "Who Needs You" and "Darabukkus". None of the tracks appeared on an album. In fact, this was almost the end for the band. The single did reach the #17 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Brighton, England ska/punk band disbanded in 1982 after one album and several singles.



Wikipedia: The Piranhas

Blogload: The Piranhas - Zambezi - 7 inch (all three tracks) - and more - toneandwave.blogspot.com

The Partisans - Police Story

On this date in 1981, The Partisans released their debut single, "Police Story". It was backed by "Killing Machine". Neither track appeared on their self-titled debut album (released in 1983) though both tracks were added when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. They released this single when the band members were only 16 years old. The Bridgend, Wales punk band disbanded in 1984 after a few singles, an EP and two albums, but re-formed a few years ago.



Wikipedia: The Partisans

Official Website: thepartisans.org

Blogload: The Partisans - Police Story - 7 inch (both sides) - pdamage.blogspot.com

The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

On this date in 1980, The Police had the #1 single in the U.K., "Don't Stand So Close To Me". It appeared on their Zenyatta Mondatta album.



Wikipedia: The Police

Official Website: thepolice.com

Video: The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me - youtube

Blogload: The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta - openyourarmsandwelcome.blogspot.com

Lene Lovich - Bird Song

On this date in 1979, Lene Lovich released her fifth single, "Bird Song". The song appeared on her second album, Flex. The B side was a non-LP track called "Trixi". This was added to Flex as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The 12 inch version had a third track, "Too Tender (To Touch)" which was from her debut album, Stateless. The new wave singer was born in Detroit, Michigan but relocated to England as a child. She still performs occasionally.



Wikipedia: Lene Lovich

A Fansite: lenelovich.com

Video: Lene Lovich - Bird Song - youtube

Blogload: Lene Lovich - Flex - deicida69.blogspot.com

The Undertones - You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It!)

On this date in 1979, The Undertones released their fifth single, "You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It!)". It was backed by "Let's Talk About Girls". Neither track appeared on an album, but both were added to their second album, Hypnotised, as bonus tracks. The single reached the #32 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Derry, Northern Ireland punk/post-punk band disbanded in 1983. Frontman Feargal Sharkey went solo and Sean and Damian O'Neill formed That Petrol Emotion. The Undertones re-formed in 1999 without Feargal.



Wikipedia: The Undertones

Official Website: theundertones.com

Video: The Undertones - You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It!) - on TV - 1979 - youtube

Blogload: The Undertones - Hypnotised - nao-morra-sem-ouvir.blogspot.com

Buzzcocks - You Say You Don't Love Me

On this date in 1979, Buzzcocks released their ninth single, "You Say You Don't Love Me". It was backed by "Raison D'etre". Both songs appeared on their third album, A Different Kind Of Tension. This was the first time since their debut single that one of their singles did not chart in the U.K. Their debut was "Orgasm Addict" and that did not chart because the title and subject matter kind of kept it off the radio. The Manchester, England punk band disbanded in 1981 but reunited in 1989 for a reunion tour. Shortly thereafter, Shelley and Diggle regrouped to start the Buzzcocks again with new band members and they continue to play today.



Wikipedia: Buzzcocks

Official Website: buzzcocks.com

Blogload: Buzzcocks - A Different Kind Of Tension - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com

Metal Urbain - Hysterie Connective

On this date in 1978, Metal Urbain released their third single, "Hysterie Connective". It was backed by "Atlantis". The A side appeared on their debut album, Les Hommes Morts Sont Dangereux. The B side did not. Another version of the single had "Pop Poubelle" as the B side, a track which also appeared on their debut album. The Paris, France punk band released one album and three singles before disbanding in 1980 plus a single under their English language identity, Metal Boys. They re-formed in 2006 and have recorded and released new material.



Wikipedia: Metal Urbain

Blogload: Metal Urbain - Anarchy In Paris - a compilation - commercialzone.blogspot.com

John Dowie - Another Close Shave

On this date in 1977, John Dowie released his debut EP, Another Close Shave. It contained the songs, "British Tourist (I Hate The Dutch)", "Naked Noolies In The Moonlight", "I Don't Want To Be Your Amputee", "Mew Wave", "Jim Callaghan" and "Time Warp". The Birmingham, England musician/comedian later recorded for Factory Records but his catalogue is not extensive. None of these tracks appeared on an album.



Wikipedia: John Dowie

Official Website: johndowie.co.uk

Blogload: John Dowie - Another Close Shave - iwsbm.blogspot.com

The Saints - (I'm) Stranded

On this date in 1976, The Saints re-released their debut single, "(I'm) Stranded". It was backed by "No Time". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, (I'm) Stranded. The single had been released in very limited quantities in August, 1976. The Brisbane, Australia punk/post punk band has continued on despite the fact that Chris Bailey is the only original member left and has been since 1979. Founder Ed Kuepper, who left to form Laughing Clowns in 1979, has done shows with The Saints in the last few years.



Wikipedia: The Saints

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

John Mayer Plays Guitar

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I did not know much of John Mayer until I watched a concert DVD recently.
I thought he was just some guy who had written a couple of radio hits that girls really liked, and that was about it.

But John Mayer is a guitar hero in the real sense of the word.
The breadth and depth of his playing is amazing, and he can play acoustic sets solo, or with his special John Mayer Trio band, or with his own full-on rock band. He is easily triple the musician I thought he was.

Words cannot decribe his virtuosity, you need to see and hear it for yourself,
which is exactly what I suggest you do by watching the videos below.

This is John playing some amazing Acoustic Guitar:



Now for a superb cover of the Jimi Hendix song : "Wait Until Tomorrow"
(I am so glad someone has done a version of this old favorite of mine).



Also definitely get yourself a copy of his superb concert movie DVD
"Where the Light Is" and watch and listen to it.

There is also a double CD available with a four and a half star rating on Amazon.com from 77 very impressive reviews.

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Tracklisting for "Where the Light Is" DVD :

1.Neon (Acoustic Set)
2.Stop This Train (Acoustic Set)
3.In Your Atmosphere (Acoustic Set)
4.Daughters (Acoustic Set)
5.Free Fallin’ (Acoustic Set)
6.Everyday I Have the Blues (Trio Set)
7.Wait Until Tomorrow (Trio Set)
8.Who Did You Think I Was (Trio Set)
9.Come When I Call (Trio Set)
10.Good Love Is On the Way (Trio Set)
11.Out Of My Mind (Trio Set)
12.Vultures (Trio Set)
13.Bold As Love (Trio Set)
14.Waiting On the World to Change (Band Set)
15.Slow Dancing In a Burning Room (Band Set)
16.Why Georgia (Band Set)
17.The Heart of Life (Band Set)
18.I Don’t Need No Doctor (Band Set)
19.Gravity (Band Set)
20.I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You) (Band Set)
21.Belief (Band Set)
22.I’m Gonna Find Another You (Band Set)


So may I suggest that you may like to get some Mayer into you.

Enjoy,
Big Passy Wasabi

The GriM---------- "Face Of Betrayal"-----------



GET ON Your SKatEBOARd + SpliT!!!!!!!
The G.R.I.M. (Getting Revenge In a‘Merica’) came out of the Oxnard, California's Hardcore or shall i say Nardcore scene in the early 80’s. They released their debut 12”on Mystic in 84, and appeared on a several of the Mystic compilations.They then signed to Alchemy records and released this second LP in 88 entitled ‘Face of Betrayal.


blast on your bbox n' hit the pipes punked out assed bitchesss.....


Tracklist:

1) Mannequin Factory
2) Live To Die
3) Bald Chicks In Bondage
4) The Stranger
5) Counterparts
6) Ritual Of Gears
7) 93 Days
8) Nothing But Needles
9) Painted Ladies


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ism - "A DiEt FoR tHe WorMs"






Ism NYC -1980.  The band was created as a concept by lead man Jism and manager/producer Bob Sallese.  The first single was recorded in the same year with Jism and an early line-up of the band.   The 45,  "Attack" b/w Queen J.A.P." was released on their S.I.N. Records label. It wasn't until late '81 & early '82 that it  began to get commercial airplay and reviews  but was banned shortly thereafter despite positive audience response. Management at several radio stations determined "Queen J.A.P." to be offensive.  
Ism broke into full fledged commercial airplay in 1982 with "John Hinckley Jr. (What has Jodie Foster Done To You?)" & "Moon The Moonies" which was released by Sallese & Jism on "The Big Apple Rotten To The Core" compilation on S.I.N Records.  "John Hinckley Jr" became the first hardcore song to get commercial airplay in the NY metropolitan area and was nominated for WLIR's  "Screamer of the Week" award for two weeks straight.  The popularity of "The Big Apple" compilation prompted WLIR's Ben Manilla to do a weekly hour long punk & hardcore show which was the first of it's kind to be broadcast commercially in New York.
After a few initial changes in the line-up, the band became established as Jism, lead singer & keyboards, Mark Reres, guitars, Steve Scianablo, bass and Larry Ray, drums...all from Queens, NYC.
.................from bandsite.





Tracklist:

1) Auto Theft In New York City
2) White Castle At 3 am
3) White, Straight & Male
4) Herpes Simplex Ii
5) Man/Boy Love Sickie
6) John Hinckley Jr.
7) I Think I Love You
8) Life Ain't No Bowl Of Brady Bunch
9) Dance Club Meat Market
10) Vegetarian At A Barbeque/Shitlist
11) Drunk Driving
12) Proud To Be Guilty
13) Moon The Moonies
14) Put On Your Warpaint


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