Bringing the heat at the Groove Hall Friday Night (Dec. 30th) 11:25-12:20.
Free "Can We Go Up" Download
Electric Smile by Paper Diamond
Free "Electric Smile" Download
Levitate by Paper Diamond
Free "Levitate" Download
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Lights All Night Countdown: Paper Diamond
Free "Can We Go Up" Download
Electric Smile by Paper Diamond
Free "Electric Smile" Download
Levitate by Paper Diamond
Free "Levitate" Download
Lights All Night Countdown: Nadis Warriors (Interview)
Lights All Night will finally be in full swing two nights from now, so I thought I'd take the time to highlight an act that has gained rapid popularity on the electronic music scene. The Nadis Warriors manage to incorporate their knowledge of electronic technology into their full blown live band. Yes, they are a full on band and they have struck fans in awe in recent years exploding onto the scene. Let me be clear this is not merely a band trying to imitate STS9, in fact they are one of the few electronic band outfits that isn't trying to imitate sound tribe's sound, something that has been long overdue in the scene. For this reason they thrive on fierce live energy performers that are coupled with the impressive visuals of Alex Grey. Not going to Lights All Night? You can still see them on the 30th at the Parish in Austin, TX.
Oh yea and that tiny venue called the Fillmore in Denver, CO.... yea they just sold that one out. Simply put they are on the rise and they are constantly pushing to ensure that their live show is nothing shy of exceptional. Jason Hahn of the Nadis Warriors was kind enough to answer a few questions about the band. Please check theotherperspective.net (Click here for our Lights All Night Preview) for a Lights All Night review in the coming weeks, we will be speaking with Jason about his thoughts on the Lights All Nights festival.
Jason Hahn on the Nadis Warriors
Q: At a festival with primarily DJ acts, what do you find to be the clear advantages of having a full band?
Some of the disadvantages is sound teams and promoters have seen how easy a DJ is to set up, sound check ect. When a band plays the sound teams have to sound check, not just plug in and go. On the other hand being a live band helps us bring the energy levels up by filling more space, the more space we fill the bigger the experience. It also enables us to improv more, meaning each show will be different, we wont ever sound "exactly" like the album version of the song. This makes it where if you miss one of our shows you could miss that connection the band makes, which in turn brings the peak of the song to the next level. It makes each show unique, each song different live.
Q: Having a live painter with the skill and reputation of Alex Grey is certainly a major asset to the live concert experience in several ways. As a musician how does his painting inspire you when you are playing?
A: Alex Grey's genius pushes us to take our sound, our vibe, our meaning to the next level. He is a great catalyst in our art, and for that we are forever grateful. He is also now a great friend and mentor, while on stage looking over and seeing Alex paint still sends chills through my body. His art can create that "moment" live. That "moment" is what people go to shows for, to experience something new, something pure, something special. Our goal as a band is to augment that while he is painting to make each and every show a special experience for the audience.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Lights All Night Countdown: RJD2
RJ Krohn is currently one of the most talented DJ's on the scene right now for a variety of reasons. To begin, RJD2 has managed to spread himself across genres in a way that many electronic DJs of our time have failed to do as they fall into a comfort zone of the norm in a particular niche of electronic merely recycling old ideas. This is true in any genre, but many have argued that Dubstep in particular has this problem. Not that the niche in of itself is bad, but because of an explosive growth a number of copy cat artists fans were left to sift through multiple tracks to find the masters of the genre. Again, I agree this is true with every genre, but nonetheless RJD2 has put himself on the map by doing the opposite. RJD2 has worked with hip-hop artists such as Aceyalone on the album Magnificant City Instrumentals. In addition, RJ has produced solo work using sampling. Seeking a way to really push his sound he got rid of using other's samples. This sparked the creative vision on his album titled "The Third Hand," which uses instrumental and vocals samples produced organically all by RJ Krohn himself. Not only a musician, RJ now releases his work through RJ's electrical connections allowing the harsh deadlines of recording and distribution to not hinder him from using as much time as necessary to produce quality work. Recently he has worked on a side project Icebird in order to create the effect of a full band, all while using certain techniques he has incorporated into his work for years. Maybe you think you haven't heard his music, but if you've watched "MadMen" then you will recognize his track “A Beautiful Mine” as the theme song.
Love him or hate him this guy deserves some huge respect for his large incorporation of spinning actual vinyls with samples on them. "Work with limited resources ya know what I mean? It's four turntables and records, ya know I don't have a lot of fancy computer shit or whatever. But at least I hope, I hope that it's trying to make something from a point of view that people know understand, ya know, cause most the people they come they DJ or their friend DJs or some shit, hopefully they learn to understand the concept at least" (See first posted video). He has used samplers in the past, but he knows that his live show is enhanced because he doesn't have to struggle with making a controller sound different from the studio recording. I am not ripping on other artists here, but this guy deserves more attention as the whole electronic scene continues to gain massive recognition.
We have quickly seen that many electronic artists have similar feelings. Though they may not have thrown away controllers they have added another DJ, live guitars, and more commonly, another drummer. We have seen this in the state of Texas with Austin native D.V.S. who is "The future of guitar in electronica". Big Gigantic has exploded on the scene in the past few years and anyone who has seen them knows that their fierce live drummer and saxophonist make the show, not the sick beats in of themselves (Big Gigantic Preview to be posted this week). I believe other artists will continue to follow suit as fans love seeing their favorite studio version of a song come to life with real instruments complementing electronic technology. In all, a perfect example of genuine organic music in the sampling DJ realm is RJD2. In the words of one fan, "RJD2 is the truth". Catch him at Lights All Night on Friday Dec. 30th performing in the Bass Hall from 10:00-11:00.
RJD2 - Ghostwriter by MrAnonymas Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Lights All Night Countdown: Archnemesis
At any major festival fans naturally find themselves focusing on the headlining acts, but what truly adds to the experience is exploring new music which opens the doors to a whole new stream of listening opportunities for fans. This is no exception at Lights All Night. To kick off the Lights All Night countdown I wanted to feature Archnemesis off STS9's record label 1320 Records.
People's Radio by Archnemesis
02 Face to Face by Archnemesis
03 Diamonds and Glass by Archnemesis
Lights All Night Countdown
For all you Dallas music fans I'll be doing a countdown to Lights All Night featuring some of the artists that will be bringing in the New Year at this two night NYE Dance Festival. Here is a good preview of the upcoming events from The Other Perspective. net
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Gramatik & Break Science
Just a few weeks ago Gramatik & Break Science got together to collaborate on the track "Boogie Down". As if this collaboration wasn't good enough to begin with they brought one of the best drummers on the scene, Adam Deitch, to lay down some tight beats. Sometimes all-star collaborations fail to meet expectations, but that is not the case with "Boogie Down". This track was down in respect to EWF. Go ahead and give this one a listen. Due to a large workload at the end of the semester I was unable to post daily, but I will now be posting everyday again so check back.
Gramatik & Break Science - Boogie Down by Gramatik
Here is a video that was made for the Gramatik & Break Science Track
Also, I had to include a link to Gramatik's FREE album "Beatz and Pieces Vol.1".
Gramatik explains, "TheBeatz & Pieces series comes as a successor to the popular Street Bangerz series which was my first work as a producer. I never really considered these volumes to be albums. I always looked at them as hip-hop beats on steroids. They are still raw, sample based beats, but with evolved arrangements and wrapped in a fine layer of live instrumentation. And the reason I started adding live instruments is because I felt that classic hip-hop beats without vocals lose me after two minutes. I want to keep the listener through the whole track!"
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Nadis Warriors: Allele Frequencies
Download of the Day
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Upcoming Dates
12/3 The Fillmore, Denver
W. Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, Beats Antique, Tipper, and Lynx
Click Here to Buy Tickets
12/31 Lights All Night, New Years Eve
W. Girl Talk, Ghostland Observatory
Click Here to Buy Tickets
Monday, November 21, 2011
My Morning Jacket
Show of the Day
My Morning Jacket
Live at The Electric Factory
Philadelphia, PA
12.1.2006
12.1.2006
Disc 1:
01. it beats for you
02. gideon
03. wonderful
04. one big
05. laylord
06. phone
07. dondante
08. i needed it most
09. at dawn
10. golden
11. lowdong
Disc 2:
01. way he brings
02. dancefloors
03. mahgettah
04. they ran
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05. wordless
06. off the record
07. i will sing
08. run thru
09. anytime
Friday, November 18, 2011
Tipper: Promo Mix 2011
A mix of some old tracks, some new tracks and some unreleased tracks.
The Manifestation Celebration & The Fillmore Denver Present:
An Evening With Alex and Allyson Grey
Music by:
Beats Antique
Tipper
Nadis Warriors
Lynx
Live Visuals by Johnathan Singer
A Conscious Alliance Benefit
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY OCTOBER 15th: http://bit.ly/rnucpE
Lights All Night Preparty (Dallas): Paper Diamond
BANJOS TO BEATS, HIGHLAND ENTERTAINMENT, AND POLARIS PRESENT:
The OFFICIAL Lights All Night PreParty featuring:
PAPER DIAMOND
RUN DMT
JAY FRESH
Live at Trees Dallas
Saturday November 19th, 2011
Doors 7PM
All Ages Welcome
PAPER DIAMOND
RUN DMT
JAY FRESH
Live at Trees Dallas
Saturday November 19th, 2011
Doors 7PM
All Ages Welcome
PAPER DIAMOND
Forward is not just a direction, it's a way of life for Colorado based producer Alex B who is rolling out big tunes under the new guise of Paper Diamond in 2011. The new project finds the trusted producer moving into previously untraveled musical territory.
The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high.
In keeping with the way of the future, Paper Diamond’s debut EP "Levitate" will be available for free download from PRETTY LIGHTS MUSIC and ELM&OAK RECORDS on January 25th 2011.
Tickets On Sale Now at:
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Blitzen Trapper: Stream "American Goldwing"
Tomorrow Blitzen Trapper's new album "American Goldwing" will officially be released. There are a variety of purchasing options available at blitzentrapper.net
Paper Diamond
Alex B has well established himself on the electronic music scene and he is now performing as Paper Diamond. He will coming to Dallas on November 19th. Regular Presale tickets are still available you can Buy Tickets Here. I will be updating the page regularly from now on as Summer comes to an end. Check back daily for free downloads.
Can we go up by Paper DiamondFREE DOWNLOAD "Can We Go Up"
Thursday, August 25, 2011
moe.
moe. Live at Bay Hall Yokohama, Japan 9/24/2000 SBD
Set One 1. Intro ( 1:03) 2. Stranger Than Fiction ( 5:16) 3. Bring You Down (11:16) 4. Jazz Wank > ( 9:04) 5. Spaz Medicine ( 6:44) 6. Big World > ( 5:09) 7. Head ( 5:47) Set Two 1. Mexico (16:52) 2. Dr. Graffenberg (15:35) 3. Water (10:34) 4. The Harder They Come ( 9:34) 5. Sensory Deprivation Bank ( 8:03) 6. Yodelittle * (29:10) 7. Recreational Chemistry (19:22) --encore-- 8. One Way Out # ( 8:20) * Jim on flute # Jim on drums | ||
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Greensky Bluegrass
“Greensky Bluegrass hits timeless targets with deadly accuracy while simultaneously veering off the tired and true highway.”-Jambase.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Trey Anastasio Band: Fall Tour
2011 FALL RUN
10/9 - Langerado Music Festival, Sunrise, FL
10/12 - Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
10/13 - Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
10/14 - Fillmore, Charlotte, NC
10/15 - nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Charlottesville, VA
11/11 - The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
11/12 - Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival, Live Oak, FL
10/9 - Langerado Music Festival, Sunrise, FL
10/12 - Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
10/13 - Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
10/14 - Fillmore, Charlotte, NC
10/15 - nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Charlottesville, VA
11/11 - The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
11/12 - Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival, Live Oak, FL
Phish
Video of the Day
Big Red tears up this cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at Phish's 94' Halloween show.
STS9
One of my favorite podcasts and a throwback to 07. Best of the Left is well worth a listen.
STS9 kicked off 2007 with a number of shows up and down the left (west) coast to sold out crowds night after night and some of their best playing to date. Here you'll find a sample of what went down starting with the debut performance of "BIGS" and travelling through some old and some new finishing up with one of the most inspired performances of "ARIGATO" the band has ever played. Pass it around, tell a friend... and ENJOY!
TRACK LISTING for THE BEST OF THE LEFT:
BIGS - live from Seattle - 02/23/07
RENT - live from Hollywood - 02/17/07
ABCEES - live from Seattle - 02/23/07
FROM NOW ON - live from San Diego - 02/16/07
TRINOCULAR - live from Lake Tahoe - 02/20/07
VIBYL - live from Lake Tahoe - 02/20/07
MOBSTERS - live from Portland - 02/22/07
SURREALITY - live from Portland - 02/22/07
EB - live from Portland - 02/22/07
ARIGATO - live from Santa Ana - 02/15/07
TRACK LISTING for THE BEST OF THE LEFT:
BIGS - live from Seattle - 02/23/07
RENT - live from Hollywood - 02/17/07
ABCEES - live from Seattle - 02/23/07
FROM NOW ON - live from San Diego - 02/16/07
TRINOCULAR - live from Lake Tahoe - 02/20/07
VIBYL - live from Lake Tahoe - 02/20/07
MOBSTERS - live from Portland - 02/22/07
SURREALITY - live from Portland - 02/22/07
EB - live from Portland - 02/22/07
ARIGATO - live from Santa Ana - 02/15/07
G. Love & Special Sauce
Show of the Day
Live at Axis Boston, MA 3/18/2004
SBD Recording
Astronaut
Don't Drop the Funky Beat
Recipe
Honor and Harmony
Dreamin'
Kick Drum
Blues Music
Milk and Cereal
Rhyme For the Summertime
Willow Tree
Baby Why You Do Me Like That
Chris D.
Back of the Bus
Jimmy Jazz
Parasite
Cali Man
Paid in Full
Gimmie Some Lovin'
Lonesome Blues
Booty Call
Rodeo Clowns
Stepping Stones
This Aint Livin'
Cold Beverages > Freestyle
Don't Drop the Funky Beat
Recipe
Honor and Harmony
Dreamin'
Kick Drum
Blues Music
Milk and Cereal
Rhyme For the Summertime
Willow Tree
Baby Why You Do Me Like That
Chris D.
Back of the Bus
Jimmy Jazz
Parasite
Cali Man
Paid in Full
Gimmie Some Lovin'
Lonesome Blues
Booty Call
Rodeo Clowns
Stepping Stones
This Aint Livin'
Cold Beverages > Freestyle
Monday, July 25, 2011
Jay-Z & Kayne West
Jay-Z & Kayne West set to Tour & Release Album
The two will release Watch the Throne on August 8th and will embark on an extensive tour beginning in Detroit in late September.
Tour Dates
SEP 22 DETROIT, MI PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
SEP 24 TORONTO, ON AIR CANADA CENTRE
SEP 25 MONTREAL, QC BELL CENTRE
SEP 27 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ IZOD CENTER
SEP 28 EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ IZOD CENTER
SEP 29 WASHINGTON DC VERIZON CENTER
OCT 4 PHILADELPHIA, PA WELLS FARGO CENTER
OCT 6 CHICAGO, IL UNITED CENTER
OCT 7 CHICAGO, IL UNITED CENTER
OCT 8 MINNEAPOLIS, MN TARGET CENTER
OCT 10 DENVER, CO PEPSI CENTER
OCT 13 TACOMA, WA TACOMA DOME
OCT 14 VANCOUVER, BC ROGERS ARENA
OCT 16 SAN JOSE, CA HP PAVILION
OCT 17 SACRAMENTO, CA POWER BALANCE PAVILION
OCT 19 LOS ANGELES, CA STAPLES CENTER
OCT 20 LOS ANGELES, CA STAPLES CENTER
OCT 21 LAS VEGAS, NV MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
OCT 25 DALLAS, TX AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
OCT 26 HOUSTON, TX TOYOTA CENTER
OCT 29 ATLANTA, GA PHILIPS ARENA
OCT 30 GREENSBORO, NC GREENSBORO COLISEUM
NOV 1 BALTIMORE, MD 1ST MARINER ARENA
NOV 3 BOSTON, MA TD GARDEN
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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