Friday, July 31, 2009

Director Reel

Just came across this video recently. Years ago Pineal Ventana did some music for Chad Rullman's short film "Kotoran Jiwa." The video below is a Director Reel from Chad posted on YouTube with clips from some of his work which includes videos of Mastodon and Neurosis. The backing music on the video is from Pineal Ventana.
Enjoy

Friday, July 24, 2009

Beme Seed

Just came across this video on youtube of a great band that my friend Kathleen was part of. Beme Seed was the name and making great psyched out music was their game. From the late 80's this video is.

This is from their myspace page:
"beme seed lived and breathed their music for a short time here on earth....as the singer, i loved being in the practice room and playing all the time...each musician brought so much to the session...it was incredibly organic. the guitarist michael, eric the bassist and kenny the drummer had awesome ways of relating through their instruments. i loved singing with them...
two main visiting players, jason young and bob barrett left their significant impressions as well.
good fortunes never seem to cease when you invite sonic truth into the room...
looking back, it seems such a luxury to have been able to spend so much time playing music so much. we practiced much more than we played out. i always wished we could have people come to our practice space to hear us because the sound was so perfect..."
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Watch it Now!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

AkuYou/Grammal Seizure Split Release



Now available ... Split Release from AkuYou and Grammal Seizure.
AkuYou's first release, on Thee Transmissionary Movement Records, is a split with the awesome Grammal Seizure from Baltimore. 5 tracks from Grammal Seizure and 8 from us. Beautifully put together, hand assembled with artwork from each project included. TheeBradMiller has posted 2 free tracks for download. Just a little taste to wet your whistle. There are limited copies available of this release and once gone, they will be gone! Cost $5 per cd plus shipping email me if interested or go to Grammal Seizures shop Here.
Buy It!

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Hallux Live @ Union Pool

Just in time from the last post ... Here is a recent video of Hallux playing at Union Pool May 27 2009. Brooklyn
Presented by Pendu Org Video Shot by Todd Pendu

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Hallux : Brooklyn Via Atlanta

Hallux from NYC/Brooklyn consists of 3 Atlanta transplants that made a mark on the Atlanta local music scene back in the 90's. (Jake Klotz is the vocalist for Hallux, not from the ATL) Hallux is dirdge metal, sluggish, heavy drop C? tuning sort of stuff.


Andrew Barker on guitar. He still plays with Atlanta Jazz greats the "Gold Sparkle Band." They were one of my favorites acts back in Atlanta during the 90's and still going strong in NYC. (Charles Waters is still involved). They relocated to NYC. Andrew was also in another GREAT Atlanta Band called "Melts."
Myspace for more projects from Andrew.
Another
Gold Sparkle Stuff





Jason LaFarge:Photo by Darcie

Jason LaFarge was a band member and good friend of mine in Pineal Ventana. He moved to NYC and started his own recording studio in Brooklyn. Seizures Palace is "Home of the Gowanus Sound." He has worked with names such as Akron Family, Michael Gira and Devendra Banhart. (many others) Jason is a busy guy and has a few projects going including Hallux and Blue Prostitutes.

Jason LaFarge with Pineal Ventana




Hans Chew played in numerous Atlanta bands and drums in Hallux. Funny how all these guys ended up playing metal in NYC! I always knew him as a drummer round these parts but his piano and keys playing is out of this world! He also plays in a NYC band The Helix which is the backup band for Dave Shuford. (another Atlanta transplant)under the name D Charles Speer.

Good Night Irene by Hans Chew