Monday, November 22, 2021

Marcel Maceao - The Best of Marcel Marceao (50th Anniversary Edition)


Vinyl Mp3 320 Kb/s ©1970 MGM Records. This compilation ©2020 AppleCore 

In 1970 the legendary mime Marcel Marceau made an album under the  pseudonym Marcel Marceao. This album was reviewed by, in those days, typical representatives of the American public.

  • Jacqueline Susan's dog said, "Listening to this record was the most exciting experience I've had since Lassie"
  • Jack Douglas' brother called this "A masterpiece combining the virtuosity of Pablo Casals, Mama Cass and Lamont Cranston."
  • Spiro Agnew called this album the quintessence of euphony, cacophony and salacious ecstasy. “I found this record to perfectly represent the position of the silent majority until I materialized onto the scenic expanse.” He said.
  • Richard Burton said, “Elizabeth loved it.”
  • Governor Reagan’s spokesman told a reporter that this is a local matter and does not concern his office.
Read all the reviews on the backside of the album.
 
The original album has one quarter of an hour track and a one minute track on both sides. The 50th anniversary edition is remixed and extended. It comes with 2 bonus tracks; Marcel's rendition of John Cage's 4'33 and a new one minute track. 



 


Monday, August 23, 2021

Joshua Rifkin - The Baroque Beatles Book (1965)

©1965 Elektra (EKL-306) 
Vinyl rip Mp3 320 Kb/s 

Musiciologist-conductor-pianist Joshua Rifkin’s The Baroque Beatles Book is a milestone from the early days of Nonesuch Records.  It began as a marketing concept-cum-youthful prank: How about writing Baroque-era arrangements of the Fab Four’s Top 40 hits,as if Lennon & McCartney were contemporaries of Bach & Handel? Beatlemania and the Baroque were both in fashion with theirrespective audiences, and the disc became a crossover hit at the height of the 1965 holiday season. But The Baroque Beatles Book was no mere novelty item. Over the years it has gained downright legendary status among Beatles fans, classical enthusiasts and those who have followed the remarkable evolution of the Nonesuch label. Newsweek declared the collection “inspired”; the Boston Globe called it “brilliant.”

The Royale Beatleworks Musique, MBE 1963
   Overture: I Want to Hold Your Hand and "You're Gonna Lose that Girl" – 6:00
    Réjouissance: I'll Cry Instead – 1:50
    La Paix: Things We Said Today – 2:02
    L'Amour s'en cachant: You've Got to Hide Your Love Away & Les Plaisirs: Ticket to Ride – 4:24

Epstein Variations, MBE 69A
    Hold Me Tight – 4:15

"Last Night I Said", Cantata for the Third Sunday after the Shea Stadium, MBE 58,000
    Chorus: "Last Night I Said" (Please Please Me) – 5:22
    Tenor (Helpentenor)Recitative: "In they came jorking" & Aria: "When I Was Younger" (Help!) – 5:31
    Chorale: "You know, if you break my heart" (I'll Be Back) – 1:40

Trio Sonata, Das Kaferlein, MBE 004 1/4
    Grave-Allegro-Grave: Eight Days a Week – 2:27
    Quodlibet: She Loves You/Thank You Girl/Hard Day's Night – 1:12



 


Friday, August 13, 2021

The Blue Water Folk - The Blue Water Folk (1970)


©1970 
Folk Heritage FHR013S

This is the debut by Blue Water Folk with Geoff Ashton, Ian Grime, Steve Ocock, Alan Waring & Rita Waring with Rod Williscroft on bass and reputedly only 200 copies made.

01 Banks Of The Roses (2:17)
02 Three Jolly Rogues (1:12)
03 The Snow Is Falling (3:02)
04 Lord Nelson (2:55)
05 Curragh Of Kildare (3:56)
06Fair And Tender Ladies (2:08)
07 New York Girls (2:32)
08 Maid Of Fyfe (2:38)
09 Early Morning Rain (2:44)
10 Marie's Wedding (1:46)
11 Trooper And The Maid (2:23)
12 Come Kiss Me Love (3:16)
13 Blue Nose (2:28)
14 Willie's Gone (2:40)

Friday, July 23, 2021

Brass Bed - Melt White

©2010 Art Design by Peter DeHart + Allison Bohl

Brass Bed songs are strange. Sometimes it sounds like a 70's powerpop band and sometimes like a experimental avant garde ensemble but overall it's a surprisingly good combination. Melt White is not of  'Sgt. Pepper' greatness but it has some simularities. God Save the Thieves and Strangers are pure McCartney pop.

1. Aria 02:19
2. People Want to Be Happy 03:28
3. Miniature Day Parade 03:30
4. Panthers 04:04
5. Begs Me Not To Beg 03:18
6. God Save the Thieves 04:44
7. Maybe It's Not Me 03:26
8. Strangers 03:03
9. Bums on the Radio 03:15
10. Pop Mission 02:08
11. If I Was a Farmer 06:00.

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Brass Bed With Allison Bohl - On Nilsson



Brass Bed and long-time collaborator Allison Bohl, decided to have a go on four of Harry’s songs. They created somewhat haunted versions of his songs. The songs "He's Large" and "He Needs Me" are from the live action Popeye movie (1980). 

It's nice but as an introduction to Harry Nilsson’s work, you would be better served by actually picking up one of Harry's records (Aerial Ballet or Nilsson Schmilsson preferably). Those interested in Brass Bed should check out his album "Melt White", pure McCartney pop.

One
He Needs Me
 He’s Large
Don’t Forget Me.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Harry Nilsson - Rarities


Video!
Some Harry performances wich could be considdered rare if internet didn't exist. Some titles are double but the sources are different

A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night (HD Quality)
Son Of Scmilsson Audio Visual Tour (Add)
The Music Of Nilsson BBC Preview
Did Somebody Drop His Mouse - A Little Touch Of Schmilsson In The Night Live at the BBC
Beatlefest rehearsel 1992 with Liverpool (Beatles tribute band)
At Peggy March show
Rare Harry Nilsson Vol 1. The Music Of Nilsson
Rare Harry Nilsson Vol 2. A Touch of Schmilsson In The Night
Rare Harry Nilsson Vol 3. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
 

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Dean Torkington and James Brian Healless - The Bat Strikes Back


©2008 Artist Selfrelease EU.TBSBDEC08 MCPS
mp3 320 kbps

The album Meat Loaf should have made but didn't. Tribute act Dean Torkington and James Brian Healless did. Dean and James wrote all the tracks in the best Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman tradition.
The story of Dean Torkington is rather sad. Meat Loaf sued Dean in 2012 for using meatloaf.org. The domain had been in use by Dean for more than 10 years, but he lost the lawsuit. Dean wasn't a fan of Meat Loaf after that and continued as a Elthn John tribute act. Read it all here.

01 The Bat Strikes back
02 The Days When We Were Young
03 To Hell And Back
04 Last Survivor
05 Should Have Known Better
06 If I Was King
07 Without You


Monday, May 24, 2021

Colin Scot - Just Another Clown



The second album from Colin Scot is the first album he made for Warner Brothers. Scot surrounds him with some big names in music again; Bassist Nick Potter, Rare Birth members Fred Kelly and Dave Kaffinetti, Guitar teacher John Pearse, Drummer legend Ray Cooper and producer Tom Newman.
Just like its predecessor (here), this release also failed to make an impact.

01 I'm A Dreamer
02 Then You Won't Be Blue
03 Sunday Morning
04 It's Over Now
05 Baby, I Got News For You
06 Bluebird
07 Lament
08 Edward And Charley And Me
09 You're Singing My Song
10 A Simple Song

©1973 Warner Bros. Records - K46236
mp3 320 kbps

Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Mirza Men - Beatles In L.A.


©1969 DJM Silverline (DJSL002)
Vinyl rip - No cleanup - mo3 320 Kbps

No, it's not a misprint for mersey men! The Mirza concerned here is Mirza Al Sharif. You can hear him on bongos, conga or timbales throughout this album. 12 early Beatles songs in Latin style produced by Nigel Hunter and great arrangements by Ido Martin and Dick Abell. 

01 Eight Days A Week
02 Michelle
03 I Saw Her Standing There
04 A Hard Days Night
05 Tell Me What You See
06 MI Feel Fine
07 Can't Buy Me Love
08 Yesterday
09 I'm Down
10 Eleanor Rigby
11 She's A Woman
12 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

Silverline DJSL.002
mp3 320 kbps


Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Neville Dickie - Honky Tonk Favourites


©1974 Capri (CA 167)
Vinyl rip 320 Kbps

I've digitized my copy of Neville's Honky Tonk Favourites.
I didn't do any restoration on it so it's possible to hear some noises that weren't on the original recordings. 

Neville Dickie had a Top 40 UK hit single in 1969 with "Robin's Return". It is on the album but somehow it isn't mentioned on the front cover.

01 Canadian Capers
02 Sweet Lorraine
03 M.I. Stomp
04 Tea For Two
05 Honky Tonk Train Blues
06 My Very Good Friend The Milkman
07 Boogie Woogie Stomp
08 The Robin's Return
09 For Me And My Gal
10 Bohemia Rag
11 B.F. Stomp
12 Sleepy Time Gal
13 Happy Days
14 Honeysuckle Rose

CAPRI CA 167
mp3 320 kbps

Saturday, May 08, 2021

Kiefo Nilsson - Son of Nilsson


Demo versions of Harry Nilsson songs by Kiefo Nilsson.
The album idea started in 2010 but has never materialized.

01. Ambush (5:22) / 02 Daybreak (3:29) / 03 Down By The Sea (2:51) /
04. Early In The Morning (3:05) / 05 Rainmaker (3:08) / 06 Jesus Christ
You're Tall (3:58) / 07 The Puppy Song (4:06) / 08 Kojak Columbo (4:01) /
09. Living Without You (6:50) / 10 Open Your Window (3:07)

2018 AppleCore
mp3 320 kbps