Fractals

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Name: John Philpin
Date registered: May 6, 2009
URL: http://www.philpin.com

Latest posts

  1. Thick As A Brick 2 — February 3, 2012
  2. XTreme Manufactured Music — January 26, 2012
  3. Black Pond | Winter Count — January 16, 2012
  4. Mars Volta – Noctourniquet — January 16, 2012
  5. Douglas Blair To Lead Whole Music’s Rock and Guitar Department — January 11, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Maui and Music – Exploring the Boundaries — 13 comments
  2. Play List From Maui’s Manao — 5 comments
  3. Levin Torn White – Review — 5 comments
  4. A Beginers Guide To Blur — 4 comments
  5. Porcupine Tree LIVE at the Warfield, San Francisco — 4 comments

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Feb
03

Thick As A Brick 2

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I had missed that Thick As A Brick 2 had been written and recorded – and looks like it is available in April. Love the original album. Love the idea of revisiting Gerald 40 years on. Stand back. Ian Anderson in Interview with American Songwriter – on this and more.

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Jan
26

XTreme Manufactured Music

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… my thanks to : http://frgt10worldofet.blogspot.com/2010/11/cobain-state-of-mind.html – for borrowing the image – great blog BTW This just in from JP (the other one) – thanks JP. I have posted stuff before about manufactured pop music – and how I abhor it – but really – I did not know it could get this bad …. …

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Jan
16

Black Pond | Winter Count

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  Black Pond | Winter Count New music due to emerge this March from NYC – nice feel to the two tracks on band camp.  

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Jan
16

Mars Volta – Noctourniquet

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I have a couple of the early Mars Volta – and then lost track – time to re-engage I think. The Mars Voltas sixth album, “Noctourniquet,” will blow your mind on March 27th

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Jan
11

Douglas Blair To Lead Whole Music’s Rock and Guitar Department

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“I’ve taught on the North Shore for more than 10 years, and many of my students have gone on to Berklee and into the music scene with their own groups. I think that musicians should never stop learning – I am constantly seeking inspiration from others, including my students. It keeps me current and keeps …

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Dec
02

Grammy Nominations 2012

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Mixed about the Grammy’s when you review the list – there are the usual characters that span every category possible. Lovely as he is – Bruno Mars – 9 times ? And of course it wouldn’t be complete without Lady Gaga … however delighted to report   1) Mumford and Sons in there with The …

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Oct
04

Here Is What Is

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Absolute pleasure to sit down with my good friend Randall last night and watch Here Is What Is – the movie. I cannot believe that I had never heard of Daniel Lanois until last night, but great movie, great music, great person. Amazing who he has worked with as well.

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Sep
27

Grace Under Pressure – An Interview with Steven Wilson

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This I am convinced is going to be a STUNNER. On his second solo album, Grace for Drowning released September 27 on K-Scope, the frontman of the rock band Porcupine Tree has forged an unusual sonic alchemy of progressive rock, textural electronica, piano-pop balladry, soundtrack-like soundscapes, doom rock . . . and jazz. full article …

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Sep
27

‘The Whole Love’ from Wilco

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The Whole Love – Wilco - heard some of it on NPR yesterday – they reviewed it VERY well – have to say – what I heard I liked. Leave the main threads to Mr. BobbyG – who doubtless will follow through.  

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Sep
21

Porcupine Trees Steven Wilson Announces North American Tour For New Album

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Porcupine Trees Steven Wilson Announces North American Tour For New Album ::Steven Wilson News Two key take aways : Porcupine Tree and Blackfield star will be touring in support of his new solo album, Grace For Drowning, which will be released next Tuesday, September 27th via Kscope. November In North America 8th – Orlando, FL …

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