I've been warned by the DMCA

So I'm taking down all links to albums that are owned by major record labels.

Sorry guys, I can't afford to get sued.

Apologies and tidbits

Yeah, sorry about the lack of updates. I have exams coming up, so there won't be too much in the way of new links for about another month.

Apologies.

For those who are interested, I'll link you to some music that I've made, The Admirable Crichton.

For fans of experimental electronic music.

Tracklist:

1. Ultra-Marine Blue
2. Wrecked
3. The Admirable Crichton
4. Coconuts for Luncheon (1:00)
5. Gov'
6. In Pursuit of Tweeny
7. Rescue
8. Crichton Once More
9. Escape

MP3 CBR @ 256Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?ginjuym4ljt

Captain Beefheart: Trout Mask Replica

Probably the best known of all of Beefheart's albums, Trout Mask Replica is well regarded as one of the most experimental "rock" albums ever made, and was described by critics as an album that most conceptual artists would "get". At first, this album may seem to be extremely poorly organised with the vocals out of time with the rest of the band, all the instruments playing out of key and the lyrics meaning nothing beyond pure madness. It's got some very lo-fi production to-boot.

Upon repeated listens the patterns emerge and you realise this album is the aural equivalent of a Dali masterpiece; perhaps not traditionally nice to look at, devoid of any rhyme or reason and incredibly playful. But like a Dali painting it also displays an incredible technical prowess, although never for the sake of it (keep in mind this entire album was written out by Beefheart in musical notation). Funny that Beefheart makes reference to Dali with the track "Dali's Car".

With this album Beefheart has created his own musical language. If you laugh the first time you hear this album; good. Humour and absurdity are an important part of Beefheart's music.

Regardless of what your favourite type of music is, I'd still reccommend this album as it transcends most catagorization. All you need is an open mind and Trout Mask Replica could change your perspective on music.

Tough but rewarding.

Tracklist:

1. Frownland

2. The Dust Blows Forward N' The Dust Blows Back

3. Dachau Blues

4. Ella Guru

5. Hair Pie Bake One

6. Moonlight on Vermont

7. Pachuco Cadaver

8. Bill's Corpse

9. Sweet Sweet Bulbs

10. Neon Meate Dream of An Octafish

11. China Pig

12. My Human Gets Me Blues

13. Dali's Car

14. Hair Pie Bake Two

15. Pena

16. Well

17. When Big Joan Sets Up

18. Fallin' Ditch

19. Sugar and Spikes

20. Ant Man Bee

21. Orange Claw Hammer

22. Wild Life

23. She's Too Much For My Mirror

24. Hobo Chang Ba

25. The Blimp (mousetrapreplica)

26. Steal Softly Thru Snow

27. Old Fart At Play

28. Veteran's Day Poppy

MP3 VBR V2 @ ~200Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?xmygzt2djij

http://www.mediafire.com/?ygyy54tn2hm

The Cinematic Orchaestra: Motion

From the acclaimed electronic label Ninja Tune, The Cinematic Orchaestra subtly combine downtempo electronica with some cool-ass jazz.

Seriously chilled out stuff.

1. Durian

2. Ode To The Big Sea

3. Night Of The Iguana

4. Channel 1 Suite

5. Bluebirds

6. And Relax!

7. Diabolus

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?t2wltz0tn1y

Nobuo Uematsu: Final Fantasy IX Piano Collection

A criminally over-looked genre of music, Video Game sountracks can be absolutely incredible.

Why Final Fantasy 9? Because it's awesome that's why.

1. Eternal Harvest - IX

2. Secret Library Daguerreo

3. The Place I'll Return To Someday

4. Vamo' Alla Flamenco

5. Frontier Village Dali

6. Bran Bal, The Souless Village

7. Endless Sorrow

8. You're Not Alone!

9. Two Hearts That Can't Be Stolen

10. Rose of May

11. Sleepless City Treno

12. Where Love Doesn't Reach

13. Final Battle

14. Melodies of Life

MP3 CBR @ 128Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?o2jhbhmtowy

The Advantage: Elf-Titled

Ever wonder what NES music would sound like if played by a real band?

From a fraction of the members of Hella.

Tracklist:

1. Batman - Stage 1 (2:27)
2. Contra - Alien's Lair / Boss Music  (2:56)
3. Double Dragon 3 - Egypt (1:57)
4. Duck Tales- Moon(1:39)
5. Metroid- Kraid's Lair (2:41)
6. Air Fortress - Not Fat Iced Caramel Hazelnut Soy Latte with Extra Whipped Cream (2:28)

7. Bomerman 2- Wiggy (1:47)
8. Castlevania- Intro + Stage 1 (1:28)
9. Solar Jetman - Braveheart Level (2:48)
10. The Goonies 2- Wiseman (0:41)
11. Double Dragon 2 - Mission 5: Forest of Death (2:24)
12. Castlevania 3 - Boss Music / Willow- Village / Megaman 2- Bubble Man (3:55)
13. Mega Man 2- Stage Select / Metal Man (2:04)

14. Castlevania 2 - Woods (1:22)
15. Guardian Legend - Corridor 1 (1:52)
16. Wizards and Warriors - Tree Trunk / Woods / Victory (3:47)

MP3 VRB V2 @ ~205Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?ltgycmyggi3

Alan Watts

I figured I'd post something really out there this time.

This man is Alan Watts. He's a philosopher who combines Eastern and Western Philosophy with scientific knowledge. He really puts things in perspective. He's funny, and he never preaches. He just voices his view on things. 

12 discs, 14 hours at 32Kps.

http://www.mediafire.com/?onnconkytmm

http://www.mediafire.com/?mztzg0ejzu1

Honestly, this guy has changed my perspective on so much in life, definitely worth your time.

Can't recommend it enough.

Don't worry, I'll get back to posting Jazz Fusion soon enough.

How To get free music n' shit

Just thought I should make some sort of guide for those unfamiliar to blogs. It's all free, no scam.

All files I upload are in .rar format. To get the music out, download WinRAR (WinRAR x86 (32 bit) 3.80 assuming you're running windows) or 7z (http://www.7-zip.org/).

Open the .rar file using either of these and extract the files (drag and drop is fine) to wherever you want them.

Easy enough.

Enjoy.

Zs: Arms

This is probably one of my favourite albums ever. It's a kind of experimental post-jazz sonic experiment. Structurally, it's unlike anything else I've ever heard. 

The most hypnotic stuff you're ever likely to come across.

Can't recommend enough. GET SOME NOW.

Tracklist:

1. B is For Burning (5:57)

2. Woodworking (3:02)

3. Nobody Wants To Be Had Balk (6:16)

4. Balk (6:23)

5. I Can't Concentrate (10:56)

6. Except When You Don't Because You Won't (6:56)

7. Z is For Zone (9:13)

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?xtjz2kmh2ty

Roscoe Holcomb: The High Lonesome Sound

It's bluegrass time. This guy is fanastic. This is the sort of "old man sitting on his porch" music, that you can never really find. I'm sure his voice isn't to everyone's tastes, but there's something honest and genuine in his style.

Worth a download for sure.

Tracklist:

1. Moonshiner

2. Old Smokey

3. Little Birdie

4. House in New Orleans

5. Trouble in the Mind

6. The Wandering Boy

7. Hook and Line

8. Married Life Blues

9. Omie Wise

10. Willow Tree

11. Boat's Up The River

12. In the Pines

13. Fox Chase

14. Little Gray Mule

15. I'm a Free Little Bird

16. Little Bessie

17. Motherless Children

18. Darlin' Corey

19. Roll On Buddy

20. A Village Churchyard

21. Walk Around My Bedside

MP3 CBR @ 192 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?gnnwbhuzmoz

Mats & Morgan: On Air With Guests

The little known (outside of sweden) Mats and Morgan are an energetic mix of Prog Rock and Jazz Fusion. These guys have worked with (among others) Frank Zappa and Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah (who guests on this album).

This is a must have for anyone with any self respect.

Tracklist:

1. En Schizofrens dagbok  

2. Spök-Jingle  

3. Hollmervalsen  

4. Knut-Jingle  

5. Chicken - Guest: Jonas Knutsson  

6. Jigsaw-Jingle  

7. Sol Niger Within - Guest: Fredrik Thordendal  

8. Advokaten - Guest: Spoonman & Simon Steensland  

9. Watch me-Jingle  

10. Min Häst  

11. Etage A-41  

12. Dagens Övning-Jingle  

13. She’s Louder Than Me, But I’ve Got The Microphone - Guest: Jimmy Ågren Band  

14. Paltsug  

15. Mats-jingle  

16. Ta Ned Trasan  

17. Hard To Find-Jingle 

18. TRUM- Jingle

MP3 CBR @ 160Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?xrmymztjnhb

Theolonius Monk Quartet with John Coltrane: At Carnagie Hall

Two jazz legends play Carnagie hall.

My personal favourite track is Epistrophy.

Tracklist:

1. Monk's Mood (7:53)

2. Evidence (4:42)

3. Crepuscule With Nellie (4:27)

4. Nutty (5:04)

5. Epistrophy (4:30)

6. Bye-Ya (6:32)

7. Sweet and Lovely (9:35)

8. Blue Monk (6:32)

9. Epistrophy (Incomplete) (2:25)

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?w4oyj2zz5t3

Captain Beefheart: Ice Cream For Crow

The last album Don Van Vliet (Beefheart) made before heading into a successful abstract painter. While I don't think it's quite as good as Trout Mask Replica, it'd be the one I'm more inclined to sit back and listen to. Far less abrasive and far cleaner production.

Next to Trout Mask Replica, it's my favourite.

Tracklist:

1. Ice Cream For Crow

2. The Host, The Ghost, The Most Holy-O

3. Semi-Multicoloured Caucasian

4. Hey Garland, I Dig Your Tweed Coat

5. Evening Bell

6. Cardboard Cutout Sundown

7. The Past Sure is Tense

8. Ink Mathematics

9. The Witch Doctor Life

10. 81 Poop Hatch

11. The Thousandth and Tenth Day Of The Human Totem Pole

MP3 CBR @192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?tvmmqtjdmkw

Battles: EPs B and C

Battles hard-to-find first 2 EPs. Quite different to their first album. Far less bombastic.

For fans of Kraut-rock, Minimalism and most any kind of experimental musics.

EP B Tracklist:

1. SZ2 (9:19)

2. TRAS3 (1:11)

3. IP2 (1:50)

4. BTTLS (12:27)

5. DANCE (4:43)

EP C Tracklist:

1. B+T (6:09)

2. UW (3:09)

3. HI/LO (7:51)

4. IPT-2 (1:33)

5. TRAS 2 (5:50)

MP3 VBR V2 @ ~200Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?zz2glml3kl2

Meshuggah: Chaosphere

Probably some of the heaviest stuff ever. Again, if you are a fan of complex rhythmic structure and you're willing to put some time in to get past the abrasive aesthetic, then you are in for one serious treat. 

Have an open mind, there have been respectable Music Theory Journals written on the rhythmic  intricacy of this band.

Some people criticise I for sounding "samey" or having little variation, but I think that it really suits the mechanised, industrial feel of the album. Besides, what you're here for is the aural gymnastics and Polymetres that Meshuggah have perfected, not pretty sounds.

This is definitive Meshuggah.

Tracklist:

1. Concatenation

2. New Millennium Cyanide Christ

3. Corridor of Chameleons

4. Neurotica 

5. The Mouth Licking What You've Bled

6. Sane

7. The Exquisite Machinery of Torture

8. Elastic

MP3 CBR @ 32OKbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?khwrztmwotw

Sage Francis: Personal Journals

I thought I'd throw you a curve ball here. I've mostly been posting Metal/jazz (mostly jazz) so I decided what this blog needed was some Hip-Hop.

Closer to William S. Burroughs than Dr. Dre, Sage Francis is a lyrical genius. He abstains from drugs and alcohol and writes incredibly self-aware and intelligent Hip-Hop. Really worth your time, even if you don't like Rap. 

In fact, I reckon this album could change your mind if you do.

Tracklist:

1. Crack Pipes

2. Different

3. Personal Journalist

4. Inherited Scars

5. Climb Trees

6. Broken Wings

7. The Strange Famous Mullet Remover

8. Smoke and Mirrors

9. Message Sent

10. Eviction Notice

11. Pitchers of Silence

12. Specialist

13. Hopeless

14. Kill ya? Momz

15. Black Sweatshirts

16. Cup of Tea

17. My Name is Strange

18. Runaways

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?4mxjyvkjnz3 

Sun Ra: Atlantis

Another classic from the ever quirky Sun Ra. Enjoy.

Tracklist:

1. Mu (4:36)

2. Lemuria (5:08)

3. Yucatan [Saturn Version] (5:33)

4. Yucatan [Impulse Version] (3:44)

5. Bimini (5:50)

6. Atlantis (21:54)

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?gjttymhkguj

Sun Ra: The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra

This guy was an eccentric genius. He claimed to have been abducted by aliens, far before the concept had hit the mainstream. Perhaps he was insane, but at the same time this experience influenced him to write some pretty far out jazz, for his time.

The guy's a loon. Check this out.

1. Bassism (4:09)
2. Of Sounds and Something Else (2:55) 
3. What's That? (2:17)
4. Where Is Tomorrow? (2:51) 
5. The Beginning (6:32) 
6. China Gates (3:24) 
7. New Day (5:53) 
8. Tapestry from an Asteroid (3:04) 
9. Jet Flight (3:16)
10. Looking Outward (2:52) 
11. Space Jazz Reverie (4:54) 

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?ntjtn4mzhjj