Let My Children Hear Music

I've been warned by the DMCA

2009-05-29T19:42:00.001+01:00

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

2009-05-23T02:43:00.004+01:00

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

2009-05-18T00:47:00.007+01:00

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

2009-05-16T23:52:00.007+01:00

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

2009-05-14T20:09:00.007+01:00

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

2009-05-14T20:07:00.009+01:00

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

2009-05-13T18:58:00.006+01:00

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

2009-05-13T16:55:00.003+01:00

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

2009-05-11T02:44:00.006+01:00

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

2009-05-10T16:56:00.005+01:00

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

2009-05-09T20:47:00.007+01:00

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

2009-05-08T22:28:00.005+01:00

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

2009-05-08T02:00:00.004+01:00

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

2009-05-08T01:58:00.008+01:00

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

2009-05-08T00:26:00.005+01:00

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

2009-05-07T23:55:00.005+01:00

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

2009-05-07T23:02:00.006+01:00

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

2009-05-02T01:44:00.003+01:00

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

Return to Forever: Where I Have Known You Before

2009-04-29T17:23:00.001+01:00

Return to forever are a seminal Jazz fusion band. In my opinion, not quite as good as Weather Report, but close. They have a sound far closer to Post-bop than Weather Report so perhaps this could appeal to those who like a little more progressive sound in their fusion. Odd instrumentation galore.

1. Vulcan Worlds (7:51)
2. Where Have I Loved You Before (1:02)
3. The Shadow of Io (7:32)
4. Where Have I Danced with You Before (1:14)
5. Beyond the Seventh Galaxy (3:13)
6. Earth Juice (3:46)
7. Where Have I Known You Before (2:20)
8. Song to the Pharaoh Kings (14:21)

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?mkmozjnn2mm

Storm and Stress: Under Thunder and Fluorescent Light

2009-04-29T01:41:00.002+01:00

Free-jazz for those who like math-rock. My favourite guitarist in the world, Ian Williams, is the primary force behind this. He previously was guitarist for Don Caballero and is currently with avant-kraut group Battles. His style is distinctly his own, despite hoards of imitators in the math-rock scene. This album comes highly recommended.

1		The Sky's The Ground, The Bombs Are Plants, And We're The Sun, Love (4:45)
2		An Address That Was To Skip Ahead Of The Gallop Of Its Own Sperm And Eggs And Wait For Itself In The Future: Letter To 2096 (4:50)
3		Meet Me In The Space They Stare At Leaving Their Seat During A Show (6:11)
4		It Takes A Million Years To Become Diamonds So Let's Just Burn Like Coal Until The Sky's Black (5:05)
5		The 1st. Our Lady Of Burning Thorns (6:14)
6		O, When My Lady Comes (1:49)
7		The 2nd. Perpetuate The Beautiful (4:08)
8		And Third And Youngest, Unnamed (5:13)
		9 Forever, Like Anti-Oxidants (Listen To The Sound Our Cells Make) (5:11) MP3 CBR @ 160 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?dz3ejhmg4th

George Gershwin: Best Of/Gershwin Plays Gershwin

2009-04-27T00:41:00.001+01:00

These, I think, are the two best releases from the man himself, George Gershwin. I don't think anyone before or since has created such a flawless fusion of Jazz and Classical. He was a genius for his time, and I think that if you have any interest in jazz at all, you should have at least one recording of his.

Gershwin Plays Gershwin Tracklist:

1. Rhapsody in Blue (16:50)

2. An American in Paris (17:08)

3. Make Believe (3:15)

4. Grieving for You (3:02)

5. Land Where the Good Songs Go (3:09)

6. Some Sunday Morning (3:04)

7. Rhapsody in Blue (13:00)

MP3 VBR V1 @ ~195Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?fgmyw2tna5j

Best Of Tracklist:

1. Cuban Overture for Orchaestra

2. Concerto in F; Adagio

3. Porgy and Bess, Opera; Excerpts

4. Preludes (3) For Piano: No. 1, In Bb Major

5. Preludes (3) For Piano: No. 2, In C# Minor

6. Preludes (3) For Piano: No. 3, In Eb Minor

7. Girl Crazy, Musical; Excerpts

8.They Can't Take That Away From Me

9. Rhapsody in Blue (for Piano and Jazz Band)

WMA V2 @ 193Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?ny5zjudzfem

Empire Jazz: Empire Jazz

2009-04-27T00:29:00.002+01:00

At the height of Star Wars mania in the 80's, a jazz band led by Ron Carted decided to make an album of Jazz covers of the Star Wars soundtracks. This is that album.

Track List:

1. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) (8:35)

2. The Astroid Field (9:12)

3. Han Solo and The Princess (Love Theme) (8:09)

4. Lando's Palace (7:07)

5. Yoda's theme (5:28)

MP3 CBR @ 320Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?myg5mkzwz3m

Charles Mingus: Mingus Plays Piano

2009-04-26T23:14:00.000+01:00

I can't recommend this enough. Charles Mingus proves himself not only to be an incredibly creative composer and bassist, but an adept Pianist also. Full of improvisations and reinterpretations of his own compositions, this is a must own for any Mingus fan.

Seriously underrated.

Track List:

1. Myself When I Am Real (7:38)

2. I Can't Get Started (3:44)

3. Body and Soul (4:35)

4. Roland Kirk's Message (2:41)

5. Memories of You (4:35)

6. She's Just Miss Popular Hybrid (3:12)

7. Orange Was The Colour of Her Dress (4:17)

8. Meditations (3:42)

9. Old Portrait (3:48)

10. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (3:47)

11. Compositional Theme Story: Medleys, Anthems and Folklore (8:36)

MP3 VBR @ ~175 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?1ydw0h0jk5i

Car Bomb: Centralia

2009-04-26T22:52:00.002+01:00

My review for this (one of my favourite albums ever), can be found here.

The song H5N1 seems pretty appropriate right about now, eh?

Track List:

1. Pieces of You (2:59)

2. Gum Under the Table (3:28)

3. Rid (0:28)

4. Cellophane Stiletto (2:54)

5. Best Intentions (4:27)

6. M^6 (2:15)

7. His Eyesm (4:18)

8. Hypnotic Worm (3:19)

9. Cielo Drive (2:28)

10. Solid Grey (2:12)

11. H5N1 (3:14)

MP3 VBR v2 @ ~245 Kbps

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

Planet X: Quantum and Moonbabies

2009-04-26T20:14:00.001+01:00

Two for one. These are the two most recent albums from Prog/Fusion band Planet X. Kinda cheesy, yes, but rewarding none the less. Quantum features legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth soloing on several tracks.

Quantum Tracklist:

1. Alien Hip-Hop

2. Desert Girl

3. Matrix Gate

4. The Thinking Stone

5. Space foam

6. Poland

7. Snuff

8. Kingdom of Dreams

9. Quantum Factor

MP3 CBR @ 244 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?jzey2tcz5mm

Moonbabies Tracklist:

1. Moonbabies

2. The Noble Savage

3. Ataraxia

4. 70 VIR

5. Micronesia

6. Interlude in Milan

7. Digital Vertigo

8. Ground Zero

9. Midnight Bell

10. Ignotus Per Ignotium

MP3 VBR v2 @ ~220 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?kidjqkm5wzx

Meshuggah: Catch 33

2009-04-26T18:06:00.000+01:00

To deviate from the general jazz theme I have going, here's an album by the Swedish masters of Math-metal Meshuggah (Influenced primarily by Prog rock and Jazz Fusion). If you like Jazz/Music Theory then give it a listen without prejudices. It's an incredibly rewarding album consisting of one song split into 13 tracks.

Track Listing:

1. Autonomy Lost (1:41)

2. Imprint of The Un-Saved (1:36)

3. Disenchantment (1:44)

4. The Paradoxical Spiral (3:12)

5. Re-Inanimate (1:04)

6. Entrapment (3:29)

7. Mind's Mirrors (4:30)

8. In Death - Is Life (2:02)

9. In Death - Is Death (13:23)

10. Shed (3:34)

11. Personae Non Gratae (1:47)

12. Dehumanization (2:56)

13. Sum (7:18)

MP3 CBR @ 192Kbps

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

Lye By Mistake: Arrangements for Fulminating Vective

2009-04-25T19:15:00.002+01:00

Quite possibly the best Jazz Metal album ever made. Mixes jazz fusion, mathcore and traditional music of all types.

1. Silence, the Girl
2. If We Were Intense, This Song Would be a Boyscout
3. Aboriginal Negatives
4. Ostrich Feathers and Apple Pie
5. 900 Seconds in Search of Jerry
6. John Nash and the Flipper
7. Dream as I May, I Feel it, and it's So Wrong
8. Nero's Intention

MP3 VBR v2 @ ~235Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?hnng2ug2a5z

Aaron Goldberg: Worlds

2009-04-25T18:47:00.001+01:00

The track OAM's Blues came free with Vista so I'm sure plenty of people are looking for this, so here it is.

Track Listing:

1. Lambada De Serpente (8:06)

2. Taurus (8:01)

3. Kianda's Song (2:27)

4. Unstablemates (5:06)

5. Modinha (5:10)

6. Salvador (5:29)

7. Oam's Blues (4:27)

8. Inutil Paisagem (6:58)

9. Oud to Omer (11:01)

10. Between Worlds (1:59)

MP3 VBR v0 @ ~210 Kbps

http://www.mediafire.com/?gzhm5jnwotz

Charles Mingus: Let My Children Hear Music

2009-04-25T18:37:00.001+01:00

My favourite jazz album of all time, Charles Mingus' ever awesome Let My Children Hear Music has been uploaded for your listening pleasure.

Track Listing:

1. The Shoes of the Fisherman's Wife Are Some Jive-Ass Slippers (9:39)

2. Adiago Ma Non Troppo (8:28)

3. Don't be Afraid, The Clown's Afraid Too (9:30)

4. Taurus in The Arena of Life (4:21)

5. Hobo Ho (10:11)

6. The Chill of Death (7:42)

7. The I of Hurricane Sue (10:10)

MP3 VBR v2 @ ~195Kbps

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