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| :: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Feb 5, 2010 |
Given his recent appearances in Robert's diary we thought it might be timely to run a fabbo DGM giveaway featuring Jakko Jakszyk. Those nice people at Panegyric have made available the reissue of Jakko's album, The Bruised Romantic Glee Club.
Originally released in 2006 this is a double disc album which features contributions from Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Gavin Harrison, Ian Wallace, Ian McDonald to name but a few Crims. And if that's not enough to tempt there's Canterbury legends, Dave Stewart, Hugh Hopper and Clive Brooks.
Spread across two discs (disc 1 being all original material whilst disc 2 provides some intriguing cover versions of King Crimson tracks and numbers by Henry Cow and Soft Machine), John Kelman at All About Jazz, wrote "The first disc focuses on Jakszyk's own writing—a series of largely autobiographical songs whose complexity and diverse instrumentation place them firmly in the progressive camp, but with a refreshing pop sensibility and utter lack of pretension. Jakszyk's voice conveys deeply felt emotions without resorting to extravagance or melodrama. The arrangements are detailed, but not at the expense of a melodism that reflects Jakszyk's longstanding interest and occasional participation in the Canterbury scene.
Jakszyk's guitar work on this disc is even more impressive than his playing with 21CSB, because here he reveals more of himself. There are elements of Fripp, Allan Holdsworth and even a touch of Phil Miller, but all subsumed in an approach that leans towards greater overall lyricism. He's a virtuosic player, capable of ranging from the powerful intensity of "Catley's Ashes" to the David Sylvian-like ambience of "When We Go Home."
The album is reissued in its original deluxe gatefold format with expansive sleeve notes on each track by Jakszyk (pronounced Jak-chik) himself.
To get your hands on this all you have to do is send an email to competitions@dgmlive.com with JAKKO in the title (lest ye be consigned to the spam bin of history). A lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday 9th February. You can read my take on the album over on the blog.
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Belew, England & e
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Sep 10, 2010
Adrian Belew is playing two dates in the UK in October. The first gig takes place up in the north east of England, at The Sage in Gateshead on Thursday 21st October.
The second gig is on Sunday 24th October in London at the Islington Academy. Joining Adrian and Julie will be Tobias Ralph, standing in for Marco Minnemann who is unavailable for the UK dates.
Belew, Slick and Minnemann will be reunited when the Power Trio proper play other dates in Europe after London. For the full itinerary check out Adrian’s website.
Elsewhere, Adrian has announced that next year he will be fulfilling a life-long dream when he performs e with a full orchestra. The concert takes place at The Paradiso in Holland on 27th February, 2011. More details and the background to this event can be found on Adrian’s blog.
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This Just In From Patricia Fripp
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Sep 10, 2010
Patricia Fripp talks about how to open and close a presentation - and along the way includes many family photos and quotes from RF's eulogy to their mother contained in the sleevenotes of A Blessing Of Tears.
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News From Nick Cave
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Sep 9, 2010
This just in from Mute Records regarding Grinderman.
"Due to a manufacturing problem, the 12" vinyl of Heathen Child has been cut with the incorrect version of Super Heathen Child (ft Robert Fripp) on the AA side.
It is essential to Grinderman that this 12" single is presented as intended with the correct version of Super Heathen Child. We are therefore re-calling existing stock and are re-pressing the single - revised copies should be available from Tuesday 14th September.
If you have ordered your copy online / by mail order, please contact the retailer to arrange a return and a replacement copy will be sent to you at no extra cost.
If you purchased your copy in-store, please return it to the point of purchase to exchange for a replacement.
Sincere apologies for the inconvenience."
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Tony Levin's 70th Birthday?
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Sep 9, 2010
My thanks to Sean Hewitt for spotting this mistake about King Crimson's stick player celebrating his 70th birthday. Of course, TLev has a little way to go before blowing out that many candles. The Tony Levin in question is non other than the totally fabbo UK jazz drummer, who happens to be a member of the equally excellent Mujician. Now, Keith Tippett is a member of Mujician and he has played with King Crimson. It doesn't get much closer than that I guess!
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Gavin's New Look
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Sep 8, 2010
Gavin Harrison's website has had a makeover and is looking all spiffy as you can see by clicking here. Gavin's album, Circles, on which he collaborated with bassist and singer, 05Ric, is reissued this month. Alongside the regular stereo version, this expanded edition comes with a brand new 5.1 surround sound by Jakko Jakszyk. You can grab a copy of this one over at Burning Shed.
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Diary Frenzy!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Sep 7, 2010
Robert's in catch-up mode with his diaries - including this entry from Sunday 5th. January 1958.
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A Is For Andromeda
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Sep 7, 2010
The cover for Andromeda, the new album by the California Guitar Trio, came second in a competition aimed at highlighting the way in which the Hubble telescope has percolated into the imagination of popular culture. The sleeve was designed by Pablo Mandel. Check out the list of entrants here.
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Royalties & UMG
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Sep 6, 2010
My thanks to Sean Hewitt for pointing me in the direction of this follow-up to the story we mentioned at the weekend.
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Mister Stormy's Monday Giveaway
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Sep 6, 2010
Mister Stormy has unearthed a lovely rendition of Hope by Robert and Trey. Click here to grab a listen.
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And The Winner Is...
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sun., Sep 5, 2010
Congratulations to Rik Schraag of The Netherlands. His name was picked out of the hat and he's won himself a copy of Soup by Stick Men.
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