San Frandisco

TAXI!

Well gay...

Better stock up on the Kleenex!

P.S. Restless Funk radio show tonight, 9-10pm GMT

P.P.S.

Listmania

On the deck this week:

Slava - World of Spirits
Bakey Ustl - A Tender Places
Joy Orbison - Ladywell
House of Jezebel - Love & Happiness
Exit - Detroit Leaning
Mungolian Jet-Set - Moon Jocks and Prog Rocks
Four Hands - Hizou
Maxxi & Zeus - MZ Medeley
Peter's House Music - Jump
Bibi Tanga & The Selenites - Be Africa (Beg to Differ Remix)
Pacific Horizons - Jack Parsons Laboratory

And Ron Muthafuckin' Hardy!

Some old stuff I picked up in SF:

Hamilton Bohannon - Bohannon Disco Symphony
John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real
Adonis - No Way Back
Marshal Jefferson - House Music Anthem
Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel
Bob Chance - It's Broken
Roberta Kelly - Zodiacs
Harold MElvin & The Bluenotes - Baby, You've Got My Nose Open
Arthur Russell - Calling Out OF Context

Infinitestatemachine vs The Guardian

Well, not really. There's a debate going on about how much people should pay for records. I've read two articles recently, one from the producers point of view and one from the collectors;

Producer/Record Company:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/dec/02/third-man-records-ebay


Collector:

http://infinitestatemachine.com/2010/12/02/how-much-is-too-much-to-pay-for-a-newrecord/


I'm a collector and music fan, and whilst I really don't want to pay through the nose to own items I covet, I'm well aware that the artists/producers don't actually have an obligation to provide me with my fix at whatever price. I'm arguing that something is worth whatever somebody else will pay for it - this in theory should regualte prices, right? Although I'm sure some Business Studies academic could enlighten me to the errors of this thinking. But what price art? I think the producer/artist should actually think about what they want and who they want their audience to be - those simply interested in making money and put the art secondary to this will charge the high prices and supply only the mental collector with deep pockets who values a trophy rather than art. Those interested in art and experimentation and giving people something to think about and enjoy while just "creating" will surely prefer their work to reach a wider audience and adjust prices accordingly.

Endnote/Afterthought: I've got some rare records I paid money for that I feel are special and would prefer if these were more axclsive because I put either time or money or commitment into procuring them. I'm a hypocrite. The artist Mudd recently asked his fanbase via a social networking site whether or not he should repress a record for those who didn't get the limited edition first time round - would it piss them off, believing in the first instance that they were buying a limited and exclusive product. The fans were overwhelmingly in favour of a repress. Apart from Todd Terje, who immediately dissolved their friendship ;-)

And ACTION...!

Heads up

Moodymann’s hugely popular spoken word anthem “Freeki Mutha F cker” will get a re-release in early 2011, replete with remixes from Juan Atkins and Egyptian Lover.

The original “Freeki Mutha F cker”, first released on the Det.riot ‘67 EP in 2009, sold out many moons ago and now fetches a tidy sum on Discogs.

This new 12″ – set for release of Moodymann’s own KDJ imprint -  features a previously unreleased version of the track, which thankfully leaves Mr Dixon Jnr’s distinctive throaty voice untouched.

This shares the A- Side with new track “California”, which contains more Moodymann musings and was recorded live in Detroit back in May 2007.

Flip over for Atkins’ Model 500 remix, which takes on a distinct analogue hue with gently undulating synth washes, while Egyptian Lover’s vintage electro remake rounds off the release.

(Taken from Junoplus Magazine)

And, can I also recommend Resident Advisor's label of the month, "Sex Tags", here's the link to their article and mix:

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1247

Archive back online and new show

The "Listen Again" feature on our radio show has been down for some time, however it's just been reinstated, hurrah! Here's the link for the Qbico/Troglosound special (and it was SPECIAL!) from before the holiday:

http://stream.camfm.co.uk/2010110821.mp3

The Restless Funk Radio Show 29/11/10

Playlist:

The Originals - Down To Love Town
Hamilton Bohannon - Andrea
Maxxi & Zeus - MZ Medely
John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Inst.)
Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body
Theo Parrish ft. IG Culture - Traffic
Kings Go Forth - I Don't Love You No More
Michael Soward - B1
Roberta Kelly - Zodiacs
Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel

Archive Streaming Link:
http://stream.camfm.co.uk/2010112921.mp3

Restless Funk is a radio show that is broadcast live at www.camfm.co.uk and 97.2FM every monday night from 9-10pm GMT