ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ OOOOOOOOOOO RRRRRRRRRRRRR NNN NNN Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ooooooooooooo r rr nnnn nnn zz o o r rr nnnnn nnn zzz o o r rr nnnnnn nnn zzz o o r rr nnn nnn nnn zzz o o r rr nnn nnn nnn zzz o o r rr nnn nnn nnn zzz o o rrrrrrrrrrrrr nnn nnn nnn zzz o o rr rr nnn nnn nnn zzz ooooooooooooo rr rr nnn nnnnnn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZ OOOOOOOOOOO rr rr nnn nnnnn ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ rr rr nnn nnnn rr rr NNN NNN RR RR (AND OTHER NYC DOWNTOWN MUSICIANS) posts: zorn@unh.edu sub/unsub: zorn-request@unh.edu *** BACK ISSUES of this digest can be obtained in one of two ways: *** 1) anonymous FTP at cs.uwp.edu *** 2) via my homepage: http://pubpages.unh.edu/~mpj1 DIGEST #60, 5-31-95 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From zoopsi@inet.uni-c.dk Fri May 26 14:59:55 1995 Subject: execution ground import Hello, Im gonna buy Execution Ground by Painkiller but should I buy the import one or the ordinary one???? Jonas, zoopsi@inet.uni-c.dk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From dusty@access.digex.net Fri May 26 15:57:19 1995 Subject: Heretic soundtrack Hey! How hard is the Heretic soundtrack to find? I don't think I've seen it before. I remain, Peter aka Dusty Chalk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From sibbage@mercury.sfsu.edu Fri May 26 18:02:56 1995 Subject: Re: RUINS!!!!!!!!! > Whats the dope ? Who are they ? > > Thanks Glenn > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ruins are a duo (which, believe me, when you hear them will shock you!) consisting of bass, drums, vocals, and effects(lots of 'em). They could easily be subjugated to the 'Noise' category, but are FAR beyond the label 'Japanese noise band' as far as I am concerned. Both musicians are as technically proficient as ANY musicians I have ever heard or seen (when they choose to be tight to each other, it is almost ridiculous how tight they are with how complex a musical structure they choose). They sing their own made-up language which is intricately complex in itself--exploiting their voices both rhythmically and melodically as beautifully as they do their external noise-makers. They have both free improvisational influences as well as progressive rock influences which makes for a very interesting musical sound. There are moments of intensity that bank on frightening to moments of extreme silliness. I believe that both musicians are geniuses (literally), but the drummer, Tatsuya Yoshida, is the main creative force behind the band. Until just recently, he wrote All of the music and lyrics. There are other projects that Yoshida has that he seems to drive, and they all are reminiscent of Ruins in one way or another (this is not to say that they are not in their own right incredible), which tells me that he has a very uniquely creatively brilliant style of musicianship that can't help but shine through in whatever he does. The new album is called "Hyderomastgroningem" (these are the type of words that fill up the lyric sheets) it is on Tzadik, and the catalog number is TZ 7202. GET IT--and be assured that live they are just as good--if not better, just as complex--if not more complex, and just as tight--you can only get so tight. By the way, they have four other albums that are just as awesome as this new one (some may say they are better), but I am just overwhelmed by this one because it is brand new and I am still freshly exploring it. There is a terrific interview with Ruins in a Zine called "HOE" that was conducted by a true Ruins enthusiast. I recommend it highly. LOTS of reviews and several other interviews make it a package full of information. I don't have the address for HOE on me right now, but I'll post it soon. There is also an interview with Ruins in "browbeat magazine" which I haven't read yet but am anxious to. The magazine includes features on Zorn, the Boredoms, and lots of other neat stuff. It is run by one of the subscribers of this digest--Mike Rizzi--obviously, he can tell you a lot more about it, how to get it, etc.--than I can. Fare well, Jake Rodriguez (sibbage@sfsu.edu) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From xander@netcom.com Fri May 26 22:37:43 1995 Subject: Masada 4 & More Avant Merchandise Folks, I'm still waiting for the "free" Masada disc to arrive by post and the anticipation is killing me. Has anyone had any luck yet? I've been wondering about the Rough Assemblage disc which is in abundance locally these days. Reviews anyone? If anyone one needs it, I can supply some thoughts on the Beresford and Zeena Parkins discs (all discs mentioned here being on Avant). I like the latter a lot. I'm also looking for opinions on D.Shea's "Shock Corridor" or the newish one on Tzadik. His new one on sub rosa "i" (finally out) is quite nice. Oh yes, and how about George Lewis (the disc on Avant or anything else for that matter) and a recent arrival (at least I only just noticed it) on Knitting Factory by Mark Dresser "the cabinet of dr. caligari" which features Dave Douglas and someone else? Thanks, xander ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jguthman@merle.acns.nwu.edu Sat May 27 01:38:24 1995 Subject: Tzadik The new Tzadik stuff seems like it'll be great. I'm especially looking forward to the Teitelbaum. I was wondering if someone could pass along Tzadik's mailing address and telephone or fax numbers . . . Thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From edp@panix.com Sat May 27 07:34:07 1995 Subject: Re: Half Ruins Live mike rizzi: >For all you San Francisco folks, Yoshida (half of the Ruins) >will be playing two gigs in the next week. Monday at the >Bottom of the Hill (SF) and Wednesday at Beanbenders (Shattuck >and Bancroft in Berkeley). The Wed. show is with the ROVA >Saxaphone Quartet which cranks the probability of a great >show even higher. i saw yoshida at the new knitting factory (opening for *frith/baron*!!! man was that great...) the other day. it was cool; he played drums, guitar, keyboard, and sang (up to three of these at once!). for those in nyc: frith is playing (solo? i'm not sure but it's a reasonable guess) at the mercury lounge on monday. -ed ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From rizzi@tfs.com Tue May 30 13:14:04 1995 Subject: Two Johns Two Johns at Town Hall, NY June 15th 8 PM John Zorn's Masada John Lurie's National Orchestra rizzi@tfs.com ------------------------------------------- rizzi@netcom.com -=work=- "Another nerd with a soulpatch" -=home=- http://www.meer.net/~browbeat/ -------- browbeat magazine, po box 11124, oakland, ca 94611-1124 --------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From jcant@nucmar.physics.fsu.edu Tue May 30 21:35:02 1995 Subject: Re: ZORN DIGEST #59 Hello all, Does anyone know of anything interesting coming to Chicago at anytime this summer? Any info is great - thanks, Jesse ------------------------------------------------------------------------