As we are now openly professing our love for artists like Asia and John Zorn, and watching surreal Bonnie Tyler covers played on Frigidaires, I suddenly feel less self-conscious about some of my own secret indulgences.I've been getting into a nice little band called Trio Convulsant lately. I think what draws me in, besides the fact that each member is incredible in their own right, was the sort of role reversals that go on - moreso than your typical jazz trio. Ches Smith (drums) plays more of an improvisational role, while Mary Halvorson (guitar) and Trevor Dunn (bass) seem to adhere more to the compositional structure and even hold down the beat in places where Smith is pushing/pulling against the tempo. Pretty trippy stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU6GtEI6cvE
Deerhoof.
I just have to say - these guys (and gal) blew me away! Same kind of feelings I had seeing and hearing Fugazi for the first time. Gentle, savage, raw, emotionally charged, beautiful music. And I love seeing talented, unorthodox drummers in action. This Greg Saunier guy is tremendous! Too bad the audio is so crappy on the live footage I've found so far. The studio recording of that song "C" (first link I posted) is absolutely haunting and ethereal.Thanks!
flying lizards, again john zorn, dna(no wave nyc band), killdozer, trio(german version), terry riley, einsturzende neubauten(early stuff), sleep, art ensemble of chicago, pineal ventana, late bronze age(col. bruce hampton), and on and on.
killdozer is great. maybe not real avante garde but avante strange. best lyrics ever from an alleged rock band. think louder, slower, louder, slower. btw you tube stuff of them is lame. not a good representation at all. wilco?
