October Update

Hello all,

Just thought I would quickly jot down some comings/goings in this musical journey realm of mine. Not much to report as of now. "Imaginary Scores" has yet to hit the streets and I still have plenty of the split cassettes with Ville Moskiitto in my apartment. Please take them off of my hands. Other than the pending release, I have one possible trick left up my sleeve for 2007 and then on to new projects for the new year.

I've been kicking around the idea of writing/recording a traditional, classicist record of sorts with a large group of collaborators. So far I don't know who those people would be, nor do I have the songs. But it's an idea.

In terms of musical creation/exploration, there are indeed two brand new tracks that I would like to air shortly. One might be on a release, the other might not. Their titles are: "Cornelia Street" & "Avenue A" (both are single-length guitar tracks).

Good records in my life as of late:

- Magik Markers: "Boss" -- They actually made a pure rock record a la Patti Smith's "Horses." Totally rules.

- Thurston Moore: "Trees Outside The Academy" -- He actually made an acoustic record. Quite nice all around and the Mascis burners dominate.

- Fantastic Magic: "Witch Choir" C25 (Abandon Ship) -- You can read my full review on Foxy Digitalis if you like. I guess its no longer a secret that I write official-ish music reviews, although I'm sure that complicates things for me being a musician myself. Captivating freak-folk trio from San Diego. Big sounds and somehow head-and-shoulders above most of the current goings-on.

That's all for now.

Crow Feathers / Ville Moskiitto Split C24 (Sound Holes)

As yes, a surprise even to me! My split cassette with the inimitable Finnish bliss-folkster Ville Moskiitto sees the light of day thanks to Dan at the up-and-coming Sound Holes label. Here's the label description:

"SOUND HOLES #007 CROW FEATHERS / VILLE MOSKIITTO - SPLIT C24

CF hits with one side long piece ["Saint-Hilaire Steeple"] of electronic weirdness and blown guitar playing.... totally hard to pin down whats going on next.... VM drops 2 pieces of beautiful tones generated in the far out reaches of Finland..... awesome pairing.....

edition of 98... black, white and grey covers / b/w gold painted tape labels... purple tapes

£4 ppd UK (£5 ppd Worldwide)"

I have not received my copies yet, but they are on the way! Go ahead and order one from the label...

Distro Update

From a Google search (mere curiousity, not vanity), I noticed that my first cassette can be purchased from Molehill in Japan. While I do not speak Japanese (and online translators are a joke), it seems they liked it. If you want to check out the link--Visit Molehill.

Michigander Blues

So, I'm now living in Michigan...Lansing area to be precise. That's more or less the point of this update. Regarding releases, "Imaginary Scores" will be out in mid/late September. No word yet on the Crow Feathers / Ville Moskiitto split C-24 on Sound Holes. That's right.

I think I'm checking out a show somewhere on Michigan Ave. tomorrow afternoon and meeting representatives from the local crew. Should be interesting.

No musical ravings right now.

Tony Wilson, You Shall Be Missed

Factory Records / Hacienda head-honco, Tony Wilson passed away at the age of 57 this evening after a prolonged battle with cancer. Beyond influential, his work at Factory laid the foundation of the very scene and sound that so many today still shamelessly crib from for their indie hits.

Pull out a Joy Division, Durutti Column, New Order, Happy Mondays, or some other FACT catalog title and pay a little respect.

Here's the BBC story.