Tag Archives: Avant garde music

Kevin Courrier’s Trout Mask Replica, and Sean Nelson’s Court and Spark

Posted on 6th August 2022 by David Kidney

We have reviewed other books in the fascinating series called 33 1/3. It’s an incredible conceit. Give an author carte blanche to write about a favourite album, in any way they want. Recall Allan Moore’s didactic treatise on Jethro Tull’s … Continue reading →

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Medicine Singers’ Medicine Singers

Posted on 6th July 2022 by Gary Whitehouse

The Medicine Singers’ self-titled debut release is yet another mind-blowing musical project out of Indian Country. This year of 2022 seems to be the year for them! Although this one includes some guest vocals from Joe Rainey, a Red Lake … Continue reading →

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Laurie Anderson’s Life On A String and Live at Town Hall New York City September 19-29, 2001

Posted on 24th February 2004 by David Kidney

Cue the tape loop. A gentle female voice, almost human, sets up a rhythm, “ah ah ah ah … “. A violin, amplified, scratches. Then a melody finds its way out of the midst. You can imagine a blank canvas, … Continue reading →

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