This show features a mix of brand new material as well as some 'encore' performances from the days when we didn't offer podcasts/downloads of the show.
We also offer a very unique insight into the creative process. The remarkable Imogen Heap, a British artist who we have featured a few times now, released 'raw, unprocessed' vocal tracks on the internet for composers anywhere in the world to download and write and record their own music as accompaniment. The result we showcase is spectacular.
To listen, click on "Listen" (at www.planetnerve8.com) or simply click the title of this blog. Select "Listen online" or "Download to a portable player".
The featured artists:
Off the top (with thanks, as always, to Amit Riff for the intro to the show):
Shaolin Temple of Boom (Los Angeles, California)
"The end of reason"
Turn your speakers up for this one. Containing elements of industrial rock, the production gives this a warmth (and thunder!) often missing from industrial rock. Very powerful piece of music.
Neveragain (Oakland, California)
"No Heaven"
Somewhat continuing the 'industrial theme' of the first track, this cut off Neveragain's new album "The Great Betrayal", brings a compelling mix of the alienation of industrial with a melody that is guaranteed to stick in your head. Very cool.
Shen (UK)
"The Journey"
An 'encore play', this was picked because I loved the intro guitar part. Some cool playing (and singing) throughout.
Klimt 1918 (Italy)
"Skygazer"
Why we (in North America) don't typically get access to material like this is beyond me. This has "monster hit" written all over it.
New Groove Formation
"International waste of time"
Interspersing the rock with a touch of ska. Great groove and great lyrics.
Urbandux (Gothenburg, Sweden)
"The aftermath"
Very tasty production on this piece. Well written, well played and well sung. Great job all round.
Noble Brats (Tel-Aviv, Israel)
"The offer"
Another example of great writing and production. Love the guitar tones and phrasing on this song. Very strong vocals, also.
Imogen Heap with Lunartheory (UK/Canada)
"The song that never was"
This is the piece referred to in the intro to this show. Remarkable insight into the creative process. A MUST listen!
Gravity Field (Hastings, UK)
"Paris based think tank"
Definitely a contender for "Best song title". This song takes you on a trip through thundering Black Sabbath territory, into Pink Floyd/Porcupine Tree and throws in a touch of Radiohead for good measure. Really interesting writing and arranging (as well as playing). Great song!
John Bassett (Hastings, UK)
"For Sale"
This is a very stripped down song from the man behind Gravity Field (as well as KingBathMat). Just a man and his guitar. I love it!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Quarante (Archive 40)
Welcome to our 40th show!
Another very diverse show. This is already available as a download so you don't have to be sitting at a computer to listen.
To listen, click on "Listen" (at www.planetnerve8.com) or simply click the title of this blog. Select "Listen online" or "Download to a portable player".
Check out the selections below!
The featured artists:
Off the top (with thanks to Amit Riff for the intro to the show):
LoNero (San Jose, California)
"Loose"
Instrumental rock band. Originators of "Guitarcore". Great playing and great energy. Intense yet retaining a sense of melody. Very cool.
Coldspell (Kiruna, Sweden)
"Straight things out"
They come from the land of the ice and snow from the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. Air-punching stadium rock at its best.
Tenth Planet (Toronto, Canada)
"Even if you're still alive"
Another great track off the album "Everything is never over", co-produced by Jeff Martin (ex The Tea Party) and Mike Turner (ex Our Lady Peace). Also features a snippet from the interview we had with co-founder/guitarist Brian Paul last week. The complete interview is now available to download or listen online off the Artist Info page. Behind the scenes insights on making it in today's music business (including the importance of a good drum sound and the challenges of trying to 'make it' in your home region).
The Wishing Tree (UK)
"Osara"
Beautiful piece with a folk influence but the production of Steve Rothery (Marillion) puts the album in a unique category of its own. Very tasteful.
Roland Nipp (Richmond, BC Canada)
"Just like going home"
Instrumental guitar piece. Very soulful playing style and beautiful guitar tone.
LunarTheory (Saskatchewan, Canada)
"Beautiful Dark Dreams"
Pop sensibility coupled with a haunting melody create a very memorable piece. Great production.
Fabrice Bony (Paris, France)
"Four birds as witnesses"
Very unique instrumental piece. Starts with solo acoustic piano and weaves in and out of progressive and jazz stylings (hints of "Lamb lies down on Broadway" by Genesis at points). Very nicely done.
Toxic Bee Buzz (Briey, France)
"Odd men out"
"Sidewalks in flowers"
If you've ever wondered what Mick Jagger and Keith Richards would sound like if they were just now emerging from the contemporary music scene in London (as twenty year olds in 2009), you'll fall off your chair when you hear this band. The first tune is a very contemporary rock song and the second has a superb stripped down bluesy feel. Amazing work.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Check out our 24/7 stream. (Link is on the "Listen" page). The playlist is growing. If you're a PC user with Windows Media Player as your default player, you won't be getting song/artist information. However, if you click the Real Player link, you will get all that info.
Please do let us know if you experience any challenges.
Cheers,
Michael
Another very diverse show. This is already available as a download so you don't have to be sitting at a computer to listen.
To listen, click on "Listen" (at www.planetnerve8.com) or simply click the title of this blog. Select "Listen online" or "Download to a portable player".
Check out the selections below!
The featured artists:
Off the top (with thanks to Amit Riff for the intro to the show):
LoNero (San Jose, California)
"Loose"
Instrumental rock band. Originators of "Guitarcore". Great playing and great energy. Intense yet retaining a sense of melody. Very cool.
Coldspell (Kiruna, Sweden)
"Straight things out"
They come from the land of the ice and snow from the midnight sun where the hot springs blow. Air-punching stadium rock at its best.
Tenth Planet (Toronto, Canada)
"Even if you're still alive"
Another great track off the album "Everything is never over", co-produced by Jeff Martin (ex The Tea Party) and Mike Turner (ex Our Lady Peace). Also features a snippet from the interview we had with co-founder/guitarist Brian Paul last week. The complete interview is now available to download or listen online off the Artist Info page. Behind the scenes insights on making it in today's music business (including the importance of a good drum sound and the challenges of trying to 'make it' in your home region).
The Wishing Tree (UK)
"Osara"
Beautiful piece with a folk influence but the production of Steve Rothery (Marillion) puts the album in a unique category of its own. Very tasteful.
Roland Nipp (Richmond, BC Canada)
"Just like going home"
Instrumental guitar piece. Very soulful playing style and beautiful guitar tone.
LunarTheory (Saskatchewan, Canada)
"Beautiful Dark Dreams"
Pop sensibility coupled with a haunting melody create a very memorable piece. Great production.
Fabrice Bony (Paris, France)
"Four birds as witnesses"
Very unique instrumental piece. Starts with solo acoustic piano and weaves in and out of progressive and jazz stylings (hints of "Lamb lies down on Broadway" by Genesis at points). Very nicely done.
Toxic Bee Buzz (Briey, France)
"Odd men out"
"Sidewalks in flowers"
If you've ever wondered what Mick Jagger and Keith Richards would sound like if they were just now emerging from the contemporary music scene in London (as twenty year olds in 2009), you'll fall off your chair when you hear this band. The first tune is a very contemporary rock song and the second has a superb stripped down bluesy feel. Amazing work.
Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!
Check out our 24/7 stream. (Link is on the "Listen" page). The playlist is growing. If you're a PC user with Windows Media Player as your default player, you won't be getting song/artist information. However, if you click the Real Player link, you will get all that info.
Please do let us know if you experience any challenges.
Cheers,
Michael
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