Daily Archives: May 12, 2012

Music for Mascots – May 2012 Edition

Music For Mascots – Spring 2012 Edition What I’ve noticed lately as the sport seasons change for me at work is the astonishing change in the music that was played, especially near the end of lacrosse season as we entered … Continue reading

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Tangerine Dream’s “Alpha Cnetauri”

Artist: Tangerine Dream Title: Alpha Centauri Released: 1971 Label: Ohr – many reissues Format: 12” LP, CD reissues Genre: space rock, kosmische / krautrock, electronic, experimental, psyche I figured since I was doing a series on early Kraftwerk and showcasing … Continue reading

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Early Kraftwerk, Part 3

The Hound of Music Examines Kraftwerk pt 3 Artist:  Kraftwerk Title: 2 (s/t) Released: 1972 Label: Philips (and various bootlegs) Format: LP Genre: kosmische / krautrock, electronic, experimental Reviewing the first three Kraftwerk LPs isn’t terribly easy.  You cannot compare … Continue reading

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My Favorite Cover Tunes

Cover tunes are essential.  New bands tend to start out playing several covers during their early shows to appeal to their audience, and it’s an awesome way to pay homage to your own musical inspirations.  Here are some of my … Continue reading

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Ambient Bliss: Between Interval’s Secret Observatory

Artist:  Between Interval Title: Secret Observatory Released: 2005 Label: Spotted Peccary Format: CD Genre: Ambient Stefan Jonsson’s Between Interval project releases its sophomore effort here with “Secret Observatory.”  This album is definitely a longform piece, with only one track dipping … Continue reading

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I’m Back

Hey folks! Thanks for hanging in there while I vanished off the face of the Earth for two weeks.  The big move is done and after several days, we finally have the net back up and running. I have a few … Continue reading

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