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the nomadic subject: May 2014
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Sunday, May 18, 2014. Merryl / Flex 1000 - Split CS (New Body, 2014). Asheville) side begins with a deep warbling that deconstructs / constructs / reconstructs into some sort of slow viscous pulse. The scab is scratched off to reveal a narcotic four on the floor beat . For lucid ketamine dreaming on the dance floor. This release is from the relatively new tape label called New Body out of Boone, NC. New Body tapes can be ordered HERE. Posted by Christopher Ballard. Tuesday, May 13, 2014. John Coltrane wi...
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the nomadic subject: October 2014
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Monday, October 13, 2014. I'm really sad to announce that Mark Bell has passed away due to complications from surgery. An electronic pioneer with his work as one half of LFO, his genre bending of house with techno was ahead of the game, and he was one of my favorite album producers of the 90's. Bjork has kept him aboard since he produced her "Homogenic" album. He will be soreley missed. Andwell, Fucking LFO, y'all! Posted by Christopher Ballard. Friday, October 3, 2014. This from Hyperdub's Facebook page:.
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the nomadic subject: February 2015
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Saturday, February 7, 2015. Happy Birthday Jay Dee! The music world will never stop lamenting the loss of one of the best beat makers / producers hip hop has ever known. A stellar musician loved by all, and one even now recognized by the Smithsonian Institute. His MPC will be on display soon. Posted by Christopher Ballard. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Nomadic Subject's Cloudcasts. I am a musician, dj, music journalist, concert promoter and record label owner residing in Asheville, NC.
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the nomadic subject: April 2014
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Monday, April 14, 2014. Kuedo - Severant (Planet Mu, 2011). Posted by Christopher Ballard. Future garage. synth house. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Nomadic Subject's Cloudcasts. I am a musician, dj, music journalist, concert promoter and record label owner residing in Asheville, NC. View my complete profile. Kuedo - Severant (Planet Mu, 2011). Acoustic. singer songwriter. Albums of the year. Depressive suicidal black metal. Future garage. synth house. Murderers / cult leaders who recorded albums.
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the nomadic subject: Villages - Procession Acts (Bathetic, 2015)
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Sunday, April 5, 2015. Villages - Procession Acts (Bathetic, 2015). The decade long evolution of Villages (William Ross Gentry) has been a fascinating one. It's been a privilege to watch this personality unfurl. At an impressive fifteen releases, each has growth that is very apparent, one that is indicative of hard work, and a discerning ear. His initial offering, the lovely and delicate " The Last Whole Earth. Showed leaps and bounds in production, Theories of Ageing. Pillars in Half Light. Posted by Ch...
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the nomadic subject: January 2015
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Friday, January 23, 2015. Klaus Schulze, German Genius and Hero: An Early Work Primer. Today I just want to take a moment to talk about one of my musical heroes, Klaus Schulze. For most music nerds, a mere visit to his Wikipedia Page. The father of techno, created over sixty albums over five decades, most of which are pretty good, several of which are considered ambient masterpieces. This resume makes my head spin. Anyway, I reviewed my favorite of his solo records, Mirage. From Cyborg, 1973:. This is on...
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the nomadic subject: John Luther Adams - Become Ocean (Cantaloupe Music, 2014)
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Saturday, January 3, 2015. John Luther Adams - Become Ocean (Cantaloupe Music, 2014). This is one of the most beautiful modern classical recordings I've had the privilege to hear. John Luther Adams composes lush, sparse and epic tales of our relationship with nature. This sounds simple, but the complexity of his musical narratives are stunning, and this is his finest work. In fact, for this piece, he just received the Pulitzer Prize for Music. I recently discovered Adams on Q2 Music's Meet The Composer.
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the nomadic subject: Klaus Schulze - Mirage (1977)
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Monday, December 6, 2010. Klaus Schulze - Mirage (1977). A stunning piece from a still underrated pioneer. Beginning his career as drummer for Tangerine Dream and leaving in 1970 to found Ash Ra Tempel, Schulze has made an indelible mark on Ambient and synth based music in general. Everyone in these genres has been incredibly influenced by his work. With over 60 solo albums he still strikes an occasional chord with me on albums to this day. The liner notes say it all:. Posted by Christopher Ballard.
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the nomadic subject: June 2015
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Homeboy Sandman - Hallways (Stones Throw, 2014). Hip hop is alive. well and more interesting than ever. For real. Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman dropped this album nine months ago and I'm just now getting around to recommending it. Shame on me. I'm a vegan but they never stop callin' me big cheese.". Posted by Christopher Ballard. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Nomadic Subject's Cloudcasts. View my complete profile. Homeboy Sandman - Hallways (Stones Throw, 2014).
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