The year was 1963. The place was St. Paul, Minnesota. The band was Dewey Decimal and the Librarians. The rest they say is history. What we do know is that they "produced a sensation at Macalester College and throughout Minnesota during the 63-64 school year" and went their separate ways soon after. But alas, they have since reunited. Here they are playing 'Winkin, Blinkin and Nod' at the 25th reunion of the Class of 1964 at Macalester College. [youtube]http://youtu.be/bi-PcGFyO8I[/youtube] via Super Furry Librarian
Picturing the Record Collector: Dust & Grooves by Eilon Paz
Born out of his successful website of the same name photographer Eilon Paz has now collected a healthy sampling of his portraits of record collectors from around the world in his debut book; Dust and Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting. 130 vinyl collectors are featured, each in the friendly confines of their record rooms. The first section of the books focuses on the visuals while the second part features 12 in-depth interviews which lets us in as to "what motivates record collectors to keep digging for more records." Joe Bussard: King of the 78s As to the success and important role...
Music to Our Ears and Eyes: The Library of Congress Celebrates the Songs of America
Robert Winslow Gordon, first head of the Archive of American Folk-Song, at the Library of Congress, with part of the cylinder collection and recording machinery, about 1930. "Know the songs of a country and you will know its history for the true feeling of a people speaks through what they sing." – Preface to The Songs of Henry Clay Work (1884) The latest stellar online exhibit from The Library of Congress, Songs of America, celebrates: American history as documented in the work of some of our country's greatest composers, poets, scholars, and performers. From popular and traditional songs, to poetic...
Transformer: Mick Rock & Lou Reed
Deluxe edition of Transformer The latest worthy production from Genesis Publications features legendary rock and roll photographer Mick Rock and Lou Reed teaming up to share the highlights of their 40 year relationship. From the iconic cover photo of Reed's album Transformer to candid never before seen outtakes, studio sessions, spontaneous shots and friends including Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop and David Bowie. The book presents a visual biography of one musics most influential performers. From the publisher: 40 years ago, Transformer launched Lou Reed from the underground, way up to Mars, with a little help from Starman Bowie. Mick Rock was...
Rap Lyrics as Street Signs
Jason Shelowitz and his brother run the twitter account @TheRapQuotes where they serve up a regular dose of "Rap Quotes to keep you inspired."A few weeks ago Jason got an idea:I was working in my home studio listening to Big L’s first album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor and Dangerous when I caught myself rapping along to one of the songs, with the lyric “…on 139 and Lenox Ave. there’s a big park, and if you soft don’t go through it when it gets dark…” That’s when I paused and thought that it would be cool if that corner was marked...