Results

Here is the seasonal holiday posting result, #1:

Chris-A-Riffic - Now, Now. There, There

I've been waiting for this recording for many years. This time, I got Chris-ed in his cold shed, surrounded by enthusiasts and lovers. A kiss on the cheek is enough to keep someone going for a few years.

In the meantime, a bizarre possibility: the combination of worlds or "straddling worlds". The above (British Columbia, Canada), the below (San Diego, California) and a little bit of New York City. We risk having a Christmas together.

The Ever Evie D. - Live at the Echo Curio LOS ANGLES, CALIFORNIA.

Super do I know it's Christmas?

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Me listening to "The Sheppard" by Chet and wrapping presents in my childhood room in Victoria, B.C., Canada

Modernistic Christmas

Continuing coverage of seasonal internet posting of songs. This is Christmas in Exile! John L Nichols, the business man, the entrepeneur, record exec, advertiser, producer and calypsonian, exclaims "I would rather be dead! (than miss Christmas in Christianstead)". A shining example of REGIONALISM.


John L - Christmas in St. Croix

John L - Green Christmas

The Gift of Giving and Receiving

In my best effort to be topical and seasonal, I present the first of many Christmas themed music blog posts that will occur over the next week. In this short and intense introduction, I have planned to make a sincere confession. I love giving and receiving gifts. It is a spiritual and corporal experience that transcends questions of meaning. It allows me to express my unconditional love for friends and family. Relatedly, the music of the music of one of my favourite groups, The Left Banke:

The Left Banke - Coke

The Left Banke - Hertz Rentals Car

The Left Banke - Toni Hair Spray


In other very very sad news, the following was found to be true.

Haunted Houses

As recommended by Jay upon hearing of my complete immersion in Kath Bloom, more Loren Mazzacane Connors, this time with the focus on Suzanne Langille. It is bleak and beautiful, a rich piece of fabric stripped down to a few woven thread. Misplaced thumbs thump desolate blows and suddenly Loren and Suzanne sing out together. Clearly, I have no idea what I'm doing.

Suzanne Langille and Loren Mazzacane Connors - Horses Blues

Sing the Children Over

In 2002, I spent the whole year without using an escalator. Anyone who has ever been to the A&B Sound in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada understands how awkward that can be. It has just become cold enough to use two blankets while sleeping. This is the magic of Kath Bloom & Loren (Mazzacane) Connors. A duvet and a thick wool blanket matted together. I first heard Connors while reading a zine about free weird late 60's Quebec ensemble L'infonie. Many years later, a few day after I finally graduated and a few days before I was about to finally leave Montreal, I found a copy of their 2nd LP, Volume 333. Fast forward several years to the near-present, Los Angeles, California. I buy the Chapter Music re-issue the 1982 Sing the Children Over based on strength of character of the salesman. Kath Bloom & Loren Connors sing through my headphones, a steady delicate lead voice and guttural accompaniment.


Kath Bloom & Loren Connors - The Breeze/My Baby Cries