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02/27/10 Olympia, WA - Mango House
Discography
02/28/10 Seattle, WA - 20/20 Cycle 03/01/10 Olympia, WA - Northern
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ARRINGTON DE DIONYSO
myspace.com/arringtondedionyso
Heard any Indonesian records lately? I didn't think so.
Earlier this year, K Records released one of the most interesting record on my playlist lately: an eccentric guitar-driven, DIY/garagey music, sung entirely in Indonesian. Arrington told K Records that his lyrics are "lifted from the poems of William Blake and passages of The Zohar". And you know what? They do have that poetic quality to it.
While this sort of music might be way "too out there" for the typical NPR World Music listener, if you have an open mind and generally like experimental music - you'll find there's a lot to like of Malaikat Dan Singa (the title translates to "The Angel And the Lion"), the latest work from Arrington de Dionyso.
Since I do not speak Indonesian, it's hard for me to write much about it. I will say that many of the songs feels like they are basically one long song. For instance, I think the two Angels songs ("Mani Malaikat" and "Mencerminkan Mani Malaikat") were meant to be together as parts one and two. And incidentally, "mani" translates to semen.
My favorite songs on the record is "Kedalaman Air" (the depth of water), it's just a fun song. The song is a free download via Paste Magazine if you donated to their "Songs for Haiti" charity. It's a good deal, for any amount, you get over 200 songs.
So, in addition to being in a "hallucinogenic, trance-inducing trans-utopian cosmic" band called Old Time Relijun, Arrington De Dionyso is also one of the founder of The Olympia Experimental Music Festival and also an accompolished artist with art exihibitions going back to 1999.
You can pick up Malaikat Dan Singa for cheap ($12) directly at K Records ... and curiously there is a cassette version of the album on sale for $5. Cassettes ? Really?
ANGELO SPENCER
myspace.com/angelospencer
The first thing you will notice is how "surfy" Angelo Spencer's debut album, Angelo Spencer et Les Hauts Sommets (Angelo Spencer and the High Summits), is. The record was released on one of the most diverse record company around, K Records.
Unlike his, rather famous wife, Kimya Dawson, who is more known for her anti-folk lyrics, it would seem that Spencer is less about singing ... instead, the only "singing" is done with Spencer's guitar.
I'll give you a good example of Spencer's playing skill, on his song "Did You Hear The Sound Of...", it sets up this eerie mood and the guitar is done in a slow-tip-toeing play. His back-up band, which I think is called Les Hauts Sommets (incidentally also plays on Arrington de Dionyso's album), provides the weird snake-charming sound.
The thing about all-instrumental albums, is that I do find that my mind tries to fill in the blanks, since there are no lyrics to tell the story. In my mind, I think sometime Spencer really into old movies - like Beach movies (60s surf guitar music), or has a thing for middle-eastern movies ("Shepard's Delight" and "The Desert -- The Strongest" brings to mind). I know that he's admitted to really loving Ennio Morricone and Bo Diddley, so keep that in mind as you listen to Angelo Spencer et Les Hauts Sommets.
Spencer is currently wrapping up his tour with fellow label-mate Arrington de Dionyso, but will also be appearing at SXSW with Jeremy Jay. Again, you can get his records (and cassettes) directly at K Records. Be sure to get the exclusive "handmade-limited-letterpress-compact-disc-edition", these are only available for a limited number at K and also at Spencer's live shows.
myspace.com/arringtondedionyso
Heard any Indonesian records lately? I didn't think so.
Earlier this year, K Records released one of the most interesting record on my playlist lately: an eccentric guitar-driven, DIY/garagey music, sung entirely in Indonesian. Arrington told K Records that his lyrics are "lifted from the poems of William Blake and passages of The Zohar". And you know what? They do have that poetic quality to it.
While this sort of music might be way "too out there" for the typical NPR World Music listener, if you have an open mind and generally like experimental music - you'll find there's a lot to like of Malaikat Dan Singa (the title translates to "The Angel And the Lion"), the latest work from Arrington de Dionyso.
Since I do not speak Indonesian, it's hard for me to write much about it. I will say that many of the songs feels like they are basically one long song. For instance, I think the two Angels songs ("Mani Malaikat" and "Mencerminkan Mani Malaikat") were meant to be together as parts one and two. And incidentally, "mani" translates to semen.
My favorite songs on the record is "Kedalaman Air" (the depth of water), it's just a fun song. The song is a free download via Paste Magazine if you donated to their "Songs for Haiti" charity. It's a good deal, for any amount, you get over 200 songs.
So, in addition to being in a "hallucinogenic, trance-inducing trans-utopian cosmic" band called Old Time Relijun, Arrington De Dionyso is also one of the founder of The Olympia Experimental Music Festival and also an accompolished artist with art exihibitions going back to 1999.
You can pick up Malaikat Dan Singa for cheap ($12) directly at K Records ... and curiously there is a cassette version of the album on sale for $5. Cassettes ? Really?
 Tour Dates 02/27/10 Olympia, WA - Mango House*
Discography
02/28/10 Seattle, WA - 20/20 Cycle* 03/01/10 Olympia, WA - Northern * 03/12/10 Farside - Tallahassee, Florida 03/15/10 Sluggo’s Pensacola, FL 03/17/10 SXSW! The Beauty Bar Austin, TX * with L'Orchidee d'Hawai & Arrington de Dionyso
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myspace.com/angelospencer
The first thing you will notice is how "surfy" Angelo Spencer's debut album, Angelo Spencer et Les Hauts Sommets (Angelo Spencer and the High Summits), is. The record was released on one of the most diverse record company around, K Records.
Unlike his, rather famous wife, Kimya Dawson, who is more known for her anti-folk lyrics, it would seem that Spencer is less about singing ... instead, the only "singing" is done with Spencer's guitar.
I'll give you a good example of Spencer's playing skill, on his song "Did You Hear The Sound Of...", it sets up this eerie mood and the guitar is done in a slow-tip-toeing play. His back-up band, which I think is called Les Hauts Sommets (incidentally also plays on Arrington de Dionyso's album), provides the weird snake-charming sound.
Spencer is currently wrapping up his tour with fellow label-mate Arrington de Dionyso, but will also be appearing at SXSW with Jeremy Jay. Again, you can get his records (and cassettes) directly at K Records. Be sure to get the exclusive "handmade-limited-letterpress-compact-disc-edition", these are only available for a limited number at K and also at Spencer's live shows.
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