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tUne-yArDs: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

05.18.14 by Patrick Leave a Comment

I’m not sure where I came across the Tune-Yards a few weeks ago, but I’ve been digging the new album, Nikki Nack. I just found this clip of a live performance they did for NPR in 2011. I really like the simple and creative on-the-spot loop creation combined with the incredibly rich construction of melodies and harmonies.

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I’m no hater of drum machines, especially those made of Legos.

04.28.14 by Patrick Leave a Comment

 
Mixmag: THIS LEGO CREATION PLAYS ACID HOUSE LIVE

 

 

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Matt Johnson Reflects on Jeff Buckley’s “Grace”

04.10.14 by Patrick Leave a Comment

Grace is one of my all-time favorite albums, and Matt Johnson’s playing on it continues to inspire me. The Al Foster-influenced fill in “Mojo Pin” that Matt refers to is one of my favorite moments on the record. Very interesting insights here.

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