The Needles & Grooves May 2024 Omniversal Spin Challenge Arkestra
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May 12 - Smile
"Give Birth to a Smile" is the only track on the album that features all 4 members of Pink Floyd...the other 3 are uncredited because Roger is a dick.
Ron Geesin & Roger Waters – Music From The Body
Import Records – IMP 1002, 1970/1976
Cut at Sterling Sound
Plated at Tracy-Val Corporation
Pressed at Superior Record Pressing Corp.
The full movie doesn't appear to be on Youtube anymore...so here's the trailer.
"Give Birth to a Smile" is the only track on the album that features all 4 members of Pink Floyd...the other 3 are uncredited because Roger is a dick.
Ron Geesin & Roger Waters – Music From The Body
Import Records – IMP 1002, 1970/1976
Cut at Sterling Sound
Plated at Tracy-Val Corporation
Pressed at Superior Record Pressing Corp.
The full movie doesn't appear to be on Youtube anymore...so here's the trailer.
imtheocean
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May 14 - Pink Elephants On Parade
This album contains Sun Ra's version of song along with some other spectacular covers by The Replacements, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos and others. It's also the sole Sun Ra entry in my collection, although that will change after listening to some of the tracks played so far. Really enjoying this month.
Various Artists ~ Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films
This album contains Sun Ra's version of song along with some other spectacular covers by The Replacements, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos and others. It's also the sole Sun Ra entry in my collection, although that will change after listening to some of the tracks played so far. Really enjoying this month.
Various Artists ~ Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films
LeSamourai
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May 7 - Rocket Number Nine
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Yanqui U.X.O.
With the song "Rockets Fall on Rocket Falls"...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Yanqui U.X.O.
With the song "Rockets Fall on Rocket Falls"...
Turbo
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May 10 - Where Pathways Meet
Revival Season "The Golden Age Of Self-Snitching" (2024 Heavenly Recordings)
The Path.
Revival Season "The Golden Age Of Self-Snitching" (2024 Heavenly Recordings)
The Path.
avecigrec
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Compilations can be hit or miss, but this one is definitely a hit!
avecigrec
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May 12 - Smile
Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
"When You Smile"
Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
"When You Smile"
avecigrec
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Turbo
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May 11 - Somebody's In Love
Queen "A Day At The Races" (1976 EM; 2008 reissue)
Somebody To Love.
Queen "A Day At The Races" (1976 EM; 2008 reissue)
Somebody To Love.
avecigrec
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On “Great Balls Of Fire”
A longtime hidden gem of the vast Omniverse, "Great Balls of Fire" was the B-side to 1958's "Hours After" 7". While neither is present on this cut, the A-side of the single introduced Arkestra stalwarts Ronnie Boykins and Marshall Allen (who leads the Arkestra to this day) into the omniverse. This calypso-tinged blues tune B-side is actually a rehearsal recording (one of the better ones in the vast archive of a man who recorded damn near everything!) and foreshadowed some of what was to come with the release of Jazz In Silhouette and The Nubians of Plutonia shortly after. It's estimated that only 275 copies of the 7" were pressed in 1958. "Great Balls of Fire" wouldn't see release again until Evidence's 1996 collection The Singles. This one seemed like a good pick for International Firefighters Day.
A longtime hidden gem of the vast Omniverse, "Great Balls of Fire" was the B-side to 1958's "Hours After" 7". While neither is present on this cut, the A-side of the single introduced Arkestra stalwarts Ronnie Boykins and Marshall Allen (who leads the Arkestra to this day) into the omniverse. This calypso-tinged blues tune B-side is actually a rehearsal recording (one of the better ones in the vast archive of a man who recorded damn near everything!) and foreshadowed some of what was to come with the release of Jazz In Silhouette and The Nubians of Plutonia shortly after. It's estimated that only 275 copies of the 7" were pressed in 1958. "Great Balls of Fire" wouldn't see release again until Evidence's 1996 collection The Singles. This one seemed like a good pick for International Firefighters Day.
avecigrec
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On “I'm Gonna Unmask The Batman”
A little taste of the funner side of the Omniverse, this one is a cover of a Lacy Gibson tune. Gibson recorded for Saturn Records but without the involvement of Ra and the Arkestra. Sun Ra's partner Alton Abraham was credited as co-writing this one with Gibson. This particular version is from a 1974 Philadelphia radio broadcast with Sam Bankhead credited as the vocalist. The song would remain a staple in Arkestra setlists for decades to come. Figuring it might give folks a good chuckle, I chose this one for World Laughter Day.
Before landing on "I'm Gonna Unmask The Batman," I'd originally been considering "Joker is Wild" from the Batman and Robin album credited to The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale - a rotating cast of sessions musicians brought in to cut quick and dirty cash grab albums based on current cultural trends. This particular session had booked The Blues Project, but Al Kooper declined to attend his father's 50th birthday. Sunny was brought in to replace Kooper on keys and brought saxophonists John Gilmore and Pat Patrick along for the ride.
A little taste of the funner side of the Omniverse, this one is a cover of a Lacy Gibson tune. Gibson recorded for Saturn Records but without the involvement of Ra and the Arkestra. Sun Ra's partner Alton Abraham was credited as co-writing this one with Gibson. This particular version is from a 1974 Philadelphia radio broadcast with Sam Bankhead credited as the vocalist. The song would remain a staple in Arkestra setlists for decades to come. Figuring it might give folks a good chuckle, I chose this one for World Laughter Day.
Before landing on "I'm Gonna Unmask The Batman," I'd originally been considering "Joker is Wild" from the Batman and Robin album credited to The Sensational Guitars of Dan and Dale - a rotating cast of sessions musicians brought in to cut quick and dirty cash grab albums based on current cultural trends. This particular session had booked The Blues Project, but Al Kooper declined to attend his father's 50th birthday. Sunny was brought in to replace Kooper on keys and brought saxophonists John Gilmore and Pat Patrick along for the ride.
avecigrec
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May 13 - My Favorite Things
John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy – Evenings At The Village Gate
The better known saxophonist John to play "My Favourite Things," though Gilmore's versions are truly my favourite.
John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy – Evenings At The Village Gate
The better known saxophonist John to play "My Favourite Things," though Gilmore's versions are truly my favourite.
LeSamourai
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May 9 - Flight Eleven
Burning Airlines - Mission: Control!
Thought of this band's name when thinking about flights...
Burning Airlines - Mission: Control!
Thought of this band's name when thinking about flights...
Turbo
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May 12 - Smile
Sault "Today & Tomorrow" (2023 Forever Living Originals)
The Greatest Smile.
Sault "Today & Tomorrow" (2023 Forever Living Originals)
The Greatest Smile.
jamieanderson1968
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May 14 - Pink Elephants on Parade
Syd Barrett - Barrett (Effervescing Elephant)
Sadly the record I have on order has not arrived from Amazon yet (Mick Harvey - Intoxicated Man / Pink Elephants)
Syd Barrett - Barrett (Effervescing Elephant)
Sadly the record I have on order has not arrived from Amazon yet (Mick Harvey - Intoxicated Man / Pink Elephants)
Turbo
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May 13 - My Favorite Things
The Tragically Hip "Phantom Power" (1998 Universal; 2023 25th Anniversary edition)
The Tragically Hip have a "greatest hits" set called Yer Favorites. There are 5 tracks from this album on that set. Anyway, the Hip are one of my favorites and this record is right up there as well.
The Tragically Hip "Phantom Power" (1998 Universal; 2023 25th Anniversary edition)
The Tragically Hip have a "greatest hits" set called Yer Favorites. There are 5 tracks from this album on that set. Anyway, the Hip are one of my favorites and this record is right up there as well.
TrainFan73
Frothy
Day 12
Kishi Bashi - Kantos
Goddamn am I grinning ear to ear right now.
This is fucking fantastic!
Kishi Bashi - Kantos
Goddamn am I grinning ear to ear right now.
This is fucking fantastic!
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LeSamourai
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May 8 - Advice To Medics
Iron & Wine - Light Verse
Accidentally skipped this prompt, so here's one out of order. I'm making this one work by connecting the prompt to album closer "Angels Go Home," which is what a medic is trying to make the angel of death do- go home without this person. (Yeah, it's a stretch, but who's going to stop me?!)
Iron & Wine - Light Verse
Accidentally skipped this prompt, so here's one out of order. I'm making this one work by connecting the prompt to album closer "Angels Go Home," which is what a medic is trying to make the angel of death do- go home without this person. (Yeah, it's a stretch, but who's going to stop me?!)