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Look at what it's showing me in my signature 😁😁😁
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The Killers
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Daniel Lopez said:Wait, those last four images are something else entirely to download, right? 😁
I downloaded everything, so I have no idea what you are getting at. 😁 Honestly, Isusta, this Blues thing is absolute nonsense. 😍 😍
The Killers
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Daniel Lopez said:oh wow 😁
Street Waltz is 🙂
🙏 🙏 🙏 I'm going to lose my mind here because 😁 This is honestly one of the biggest lies I have ever been told in my entire life 😍 😍
NP Blues 🙏 🙏
The Killers
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Another One Bites the Dust 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
It is absolutely, undeniably incredible 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
It is absolutely, undeniably incredible 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
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Rachel Jones11 said:Damn it, Kevin Chavez3. 🙂
Honestly, he’s better than Tom Waits.
Ready? 🎉 I feel exactly the same way. 👍
Just download the files from that link; they're absolute garbage. 👍
Unless you're already listening to that stuff you downloaded. 😬
The Killers
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Here is the link if anyone here actually possesses a shred of good taste and wants to download something 😁😁
http://www.billysband.ru/music.htm
http://www.billysband.ru/music.htm
The Killers
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Real Estate Catalog (Adobe Acrobat format)
The St. Petersburg Times - the English-language newspaper of St. Petersburg, Russia.
#837, Friday, January 24, 2003
Arts & Features
When the atmosphere of Paris meets the gritty soul of Tom Waits, you get something truly singular.
by Sergey Chernov
Staff Writer
Staff Writer Photo by Vera Dorn / for SPT
Following last year's international tour, the Tom Waits-influenced group The Killers is finally making its triumphant return to the big leagues right here in the city.
After grinding through hundreds of gigs all over the city over the last few years, the band has finally put out their official debut CDs. Their solo 'Paris Seasons' collection features 14 tracks composed during their month-long trek through Paris in October and November.
"We had more than enough downtime during those first two weeks on location, which gave us the breathing room to actually sit down and polish the drafts we’d been sitting on," explains frontman Billy Novik, the group's vocalist and double bassist. "It's exactly why the whole record feels so heavily infused with that specific Paris vibe."
Billy Novik’s band officially came together back in August 2001, gaining local traction primarily through their covers of Tom Waits songs. Novik, who possesses a voice that carries a distinct resemblance to the legendary American troubadour even in his speaking voice, first heard Waits in 1999.
"When I first heard Waits, I found myself questioning how a man possessing neither a traditional voice nor a refined musical ear, let alone a group of talented musicians, could craft something that resonates so deeply within the soul, and it was that exact curiosity that drove me to attempt the same," explains Billy Novik, who fronted a band from 1990 to 1995 before walking away once he felt he had lost faith in his own abilities.
"Tom Waits gave me a whole new reason to keep going," he claims.
While this trio, featuring accordionist Anton Matezius and guitarist Andrea Reznikov, has already put out two albums, their earlier work—specifically 2001's 'Being Tom Waits' and last year's 'A Little Bit of Death, a Little Bit of Love' released under the names V.V. Novik and Billy's band—consisted entirely of self-produced CDs.
Even so, The Killers have no recording contract, which means 'Paris Seasons' was released independently and is currently only obtainable if you catch one of their live shows. Despite getting an offer from that quirky indie label Bad Taste—a label known for signing all sorts of experimental acts—the group turned them down.
"They’re a solid outfit with top-tier people," Billy Novik remarked, "but the terms they put on the table simply didn't meet our requirements."
The recording sessions took place Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at Neva Records, a budget-friendly studio frequented by various local groups, and the entire endeavor was financed through the sale of a massive television set the band received during the June rock festival "Open Your Windows."
Even though the majority of the band's setlist consists of English tracks, this latest CD is almost entirely in American, save for a few instrumentals and that one song "Damned," where the lyrics basically just loop the title over and over again.
Starting right from the opening track, "Street Waltz," which features a young girl pleading for change on the sidewalk, the record weaves in a certain dark, twisted sort of humor that feels distinctly Tom Waits-esque.
"It's nothing more than pseudo-social," Billy Novik asserts. "And I call it 'pseudo' because there is simply no way a young girl could possibly possess a voice of this caliber."
"The tracks on this record are centered on nostalgia and those dreams that never quite come to fruition; they reflect the period I spent living in the South Side, back when life felt particularly bleak and hollow," he explains. "That one song, '200 Kubikov Agdama,' is specifically about my time in the South Side—being in Paris only served to sharpen that sense of longing."
The Killers initially built their reputation grinding it out as a bar band, pulling sets in various cafes and pubs as frequently as six nights a week. These days, they have transitioned toward playing clubs and intimate theater venues. Lately, the band has even begun incorporating theatrical elements into their live performances.
Even if you consider their chaotic itinerary, the band members maintain that they avoided any actual rehearsal until arriving in Paris this fall, finally finding the space to hammer out new material away from the constant distractions of St. Petersburg.
"Most musicians follow a strict routine of rehearsing before hitting the stage, but we actually pulled it off without any practice at all," Billy Novik remarked. "When I approached the guys about playing together, I made my position clear from the start. I told them, 'Look, I have no intention of making this some kind of chore for anyone. Let's just see where the music takes us; everything will work out fine.'"
While the band still shows up at local neighborhood spots like Molly's or the Shamrock a few times a month, they finally have the luxury of being picky about where they play. "Having the power to choose is always better," Billy Novik remarks.
Known for their sharp, improvised wit, The Killers frequently deviate from their standard setlist when performing at their go-to haunt, The Rusty Anchor, often tossing in some classic American pop hits played with their signature eccentric flair.
"We love doing these wild, offbeat covers of mainstream hits in our own unique way, which we've dubbed 'funeral Dixieland,'" Novik explains. "For instance, taking a track by a group like Destiny's Child and playing it our way turns out to be pretty hilarious."
Looking ahead, they're planning to release a live album—tentatively titled 'Open Your Window'—largely because, as Novik points out, "so many people who catch our shows tell us that a studio recording just can't capture the energy of seeing us live."
the laws are 🙏🙏🙏
The St. Petersburg Times - the English-language newspaper of St. Petersburg, Russia.
#837, Friday, January 24, 2003
Arts & Features
When the atmosphere of Paris meets the gritty soul of Tom Waits, you get something truly singular.
by Sergey Chernov
Staff Writer
Staff Writer Photo by Vera Dorn / for SPT
Following last year's international tour, the Tom Waits-influenced group The Killers is finally making its triumphant return to the big leagues right here in the city.
After grinding through hundreds of gigs all over the city over the last few years, the band has finally put out their official debut CDs. Their solo 'Paris Seasons' collection features 14 tracks composed during their month-long trek through Paris in October and November.
"We had more than enough downtime during those first two weeks on location, which gave us the breathing room to actually sit down and polish the drafts we’d been sitting on," explains frontman Billy Novik, the group's vocalist and double bassist. "It's exactly why the whole record feels so heavily infused with that specific Paris vibe."
Billy Novik’s band officially came together back in August 2001, gaining local traction primarily through their covers of Tom Waits songs. Novik, who possesses a voice that carries a distinct resemblance to the legendary American troubadour even in his speaking voice, first heard Waits in 1999.
"When I first heard Waits, I found myself questioning how a man possessing neither a traditional voice nor a refined musical ear, let alone a group of talented musicians, could craft something that resonates so deeply within the soul, and it was that exact curiosity that drove me to attempt the same," explains Billy Novik, who fronted a band from 1990 to 1995 before walking away once he felt he had lost faith in his own abilities.
"Tom Waits gave me a whole new reason to keep going," he claims.
While this trio, featuring accordionist Anton Matezius and guitarist Andrea Reznikov, has already put out two albums, their earlier work—specifically 2001's 'Being Tom Waits' and last year's 'A Little Bit of Death, a Little Bit of Love' released under the names V.V. Novik and Billy's band—consisted entirely of self-produced CDs.
Even so, The Killers have no recording contract, which means 'Paris Seasons' was released independently and is currently only obtainable if you catch one of their live shows. Despite getting an offer from that quirky indie label Bad Taste—a label known for signing all sorts of experimental acts—the group turned them down.
"They’re a solid outfit with top-tier people," Billy Novik remarked, "but the terms they put on the table simply didn't meet our requirements."
The recording sessions took place Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at Neva Records, a budget-friendly studio frequented by various local groups, and the entire endeavor was financed through the sale of a massive television set the band received during the June rock festival "Open Your Windows."
Even though the majority of the band's setlist consists of English tracks, this latest CD is almost entirely in American, save for a few instrumentals and that one song "Damned," where the lyrics basically just loop the title over and over again.
Starting right from the opening track, "Street Waltz," which features a young girl pleading for change on the sidewalk, the record weaves in a certain dark, twisted sort of humor that feels distinctly Tom Waits-esque.
"It's nothing more than pseudo-social," Billy Novik asserts. "And I call it 'pseudo' because there is simply no way a young girl could possibly possess a voice of this caliber."
"The tracks on this record are centered on nostalgia and those dreams that never quite come to fruition; they reflect the period I spent living in the South Side, back when life felt particularly bleak and hollow," he explains. "That one song, '200 Kubikov Agdama,' is specifically about my time in the South Side—being in Paris only served to sharpen that sense of longing."
The Killers initially built their reputation grinding it out as a bar band, pulling sets in various cafes and pubs as frequently as six nights a week. These days, they have transitioned toward playing clubs and intimate theater venues. Lately, the band has even begun incorporating theatrical elements into their live performances.
Even if you consider their chaotic itinerary, the band members maintain that they avoided any actual rehearsal until arriving in Paris this fall, finally finding the space to hammer out new material away from the constant distractions of St. Petersburg.
"Most musicians follow a strict routine of rehearsing before hitting the stage, but we actually pulled it off without any practice at all," Billy Novik remarked. "When I approached the guys about playing together, I made my position clear from the start. I told them, 'Look, I have no intention of making this some kind of chore for anyone. Let's just see where the music takes us; everything will work out fine.'"
While the band still shows up at local neighborhood spots like Molly's or the Shamrock a few times a month, they finally have the luxury of being picky about where they play. "Having the power to choose is always better," Billy Novik remarks.
Known for their sharp, improvised wit, The Killers frequently deviate from their standard setlist when performing at their go-to haunt, The Rusty Anchor, often tossing in some classic American pop hits played with their signature eccentric flair.
"We love doing these wild, offbeat covers of mainstream hits in our own unique way, which we've dubbed 'funeral Dixieland,'" Novik explains. "For instance, taking a track by a group like Destiny's Child and playing it our way turns out to be pretty hilarious."
Looking ahead, they're planning to release a live album—tentatively titled 'Open Your Window'—largely because, as Novik points out, "so many people who catch our shows tell us that a studio recording just can't capture the energy of seeing us live."
the laws are 🙏🙏🙏
The Killers
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Alexander Diaz8 said:"I want in too, I want in too!!!" 😁😁😁
You'll get yours.
😉
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So here’s the deal, I stumbled upon this album by The Killers, and it’s quite the trip; they have some Tom Waits-influenced tracks where he sings in Russian, and there's even some hip-hop infused stuff featuring Jesus Christ, Blue Valentine, and different versions of Down in the Hole...
It’s a fantastic record, but whenever I try to dig up more info on them via Google, almost every single site is in Russian. Does anyone actually know anything more about this band? 😕
It’s a fantastic record, but whenever I try to dig up more info on them via Google, almost every single site is in Russian. Does anyone actually know anything more about this band? 😕
Nikica Pećinko in NYC...
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For heaven's sake, you can't even light up a cigarette in a place like that without someone losing their mind, can you? Honestly, poetry is such a damn nuisance. 😁
Nikica Pećinko in NYC...
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Austin Doyle40 said:Nick Cave performing at Carnegie Hall in early June, sitting there with a guitar and a piano just reciting poetry and singing...
To hell with the poetry, he should just stick to the singing 😁 I already have Walter for my poetry fix, so why on earth would I pay to hear Nick Cave do it too 😲 I’m not showing up unless someone guarantees there won't be any poetry reading
Concert rumors???
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Emily Castillo81 said:That’s the law. Absolutely legendary. 😁
But where exactly? Where is it?
I was browsing the Factory website just a few days ago, but I couldn't find a single thing on there.
Concert rumors???
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Emily Castillo81 said:I heard a rumor that Jon Spencer might be playing on May 14th.
I need someone to confirm this right now because I am ready to pull the trigger on a ticket. 😬
There was an article in The Morning suggesting tickets will be available $50. Assuming he actually manages to make it out here, it’s going to be a legendary show. 😁
The Motorcycle Diaries (Che Guevara's Diary)
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northernfalcon30 said:I just can't get into this movie.😁
It’s a shame because it's such a cult classic.
Personally, I assume they based it on actual events, given how Che Guevara fell deathly ill after that incident involving the duck being shot into the water.
In most other films, he probably would have just dried out and eaten the duck.🙄
Besides, you wouldn't shoot a duck with just any ordinary handgun.
Only life itself can be quite this absurd.😁
The film is adapted from true events found in the journals of that guy from Grenada, or whatever his name was. My only doubt is whether he actually swam across the Amazon River. 😁
The Motorcycle Diaries (Che Guevara's Diary)
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Director: Walter Salles
Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mia Maestro, Mercedes Morato, Susana Lanter
Genre: drama duration : 128 min
Before his face became the most ubiquitous image plastered on T-shirts and posters across the globe, the close associate of Fidel Castro and the ultimate symbol of rebellion was nothing more than an obscure medical student from a well-to-do family in New York City—Ernesto Guevara. In 1952, alongside his biochemist companion Alberto Granado, he embarked on a twelve-thousand-mile trek across South America, an odyssey he later chronicled in his "diary : motorcycle through Latin America."
Written amidst the landscapes of South America, the narrative is steeped in a profound, brotherly devotion to freedom, justice, and humanity. This is the authentic account of a 23-year-old Argentine medical student, Che Guevara (Bernal), who traveled the reaches of South America on his motorcycle with his friend Alberto Granado (de la Serna) during 1951-1952, a personal journey that partially fueled his transformation into the revolutionary who left an indelible mark on the history of many nations. The two endured a relentless sequence of adventures, ranging from high-stakes tension (hiding away on a cargo ship, exploring Inca ruins) to the comedic (wiping out on the bike, seducing women, drunken hallucinations) to the deeply somber (volunteering at a leper colony).
The film is top-tier, and you really ought to go see it. My only gripe is how they depicted him swimming across the Amazon in one particular scene. 🙄
I find that physically impossible, but if he actually managed it, then I suppose he deserves all the credit. 😁😁
Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mia Maestro, Mercedes Morato, Susana Lanter
Genre: drama duration : 128 min
Before his face became the most ubiquitous image plastered on T-shirts and posters across the globe, the close associate of Fidel Castro and the ultimate symbol of rebellion was nothing more than an obscure medical student from a well-to-do family in New York City—Ernesto Guevara. In 1952, alongside his biochemist companion Alberto Granado, he embarked on a twelve-thousand-mile trek across South America, an odyssey he later chronicled in his "diary : motorcycle through Latin America."
Written amidst the landscapes of South America, the narrative is steeped in a profound, brotherly devotion to freedom, justice, and humanity. This is the authentic account of a 23-year-old Argentine medical student, Che Guevara (Bernal), who traveled the reaches of South America on his motorcycle with his friend Alberto Granado (de la Serna) during 1951-1952, a personal journey that partially fueled his transformation into the revolutionary who left an indelible mark on the history of many nations. The two endured a relentless sequence of adventures, ranging from high-stakes tension (hiding away on a cargo ship, exploring Inca ruins) to the comedic (wiping out on the bike, seducing women, drunken hallucinations) to the deeply somber (volunteering at a leper colony).
The film is top-tier, and you really ought to go see it. My only gripe is how they depicted him swimming across the Amazon in one particular scene. 🙄
I find that physically impossible, but if he actually managed it, then I suppose he deserves all the credit. 😁😁
The best Trip Hop tracks?
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Listen to 101, because the Kontrapunkt Festival is 😁
The best Trip Hop tracks?
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Apparently, Nicola Conta supposedly sold just one ticket during the presale, which is why the concert was scrapped; I suppose we’re all just waiting for better days to come. I am sincerely hoping the Kontrapunkt Festival actually happens this year. Unfortunately, I can't make it to Papillon tonight.
The best Trip Hop tracks?
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rapidbison42 said:Thomas Diaz6 mentioned the guy I use for my avatar... the one and only James Lavelle...
It is an absolute fact that while he does some downbeat stuff with Filo, his discography is actually incredibly diverse.
For instance, look at the triple LP: android dream of Electric Beats.
Plus, he mostly operates within the nu-breakz scene.
I strongly suggest everyone takes the time to listen to that genre because, in my view, it represents the true avant-garde of dance music...
James Lavelle, False Prophet, Meat Katie, elite force, Evil 9, force Mass motion, Adam Freeland, Lee Coombs, Dylan Rhymes, Kom and Bones, Drummatic Twins, Ils, PMT...
If you have no idea what I am talking about, just go ahead and download the James Lavelle mix: Global Underground.
That is basically the gold standard for nu-breakz.
On another note:
Jazzanova is pure nu-jazz. They are essentially the leaders of the genre and have absolutely nothing to do with trip hop. The only track that even remotely resembles trip hop is Bohemian Sunset.
Their albums, like in Between and Remixes, are jazz.
Their compilations, such as the sound of Berlin, are even purer jazz.
Personally, I found the Compost crew to be quite irritating. Only Beanfield still manages to intrigue me, and unfortunately, a Forest Mighty Black isn't making music anymore.
The latest work from Nicole Contessa is straight jazz.
She didn't even use samples; everything was played live. It wasn't a struggle for her either, given she has the entire Fez jazz Collective backing her up. They are a top-tier group that is completely obsessed with jazz.
👍 👍 👍
Compost is alright, though nothing special. I think Joseph Malik from Compost is decent, this new guy Alex Attias has a few good tracks, and that Intuit compilation is fine.
But Compost has become far too obsessed with some kind of nu-break jazz, though I can't even put a label on it. 😁
And James Lavelle is, without question, the greatest DJ of all time. Romania 1 and 2, Barcelona 1 and 2, Fabric live, Breezblock session. 🙏 🙏
The best Trip Hop tracks?
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Zachary Thompson2 said:One could study Shadow for a lifetime and still barely scratch the surface.
If we are talking deep house, you look at names like Junior Vasquez or Kevin Saunderson, the kind of music designed for massive club anthems, and St Germain simply doesn't fit that mold.
The moment a track incorporates those offbeat elements characteristic of Jazzanova, you can no longer use terms like "pure" and "jazz" in the same breath.
As for Nicola Conte, go listen to some actual jazz via BP and then come back to me.
I honestly couldn't make it to the end of that track because the boredom was just too much to handle, though I can always find something to listen to from Nicola.
Jazz is an infinite spectrum of subgenres; I once saw the bassist for John Coltrane perform live and it was absolutely incredible.
I can listen to Coltrane any day of the week, which sets him apart from many other jazz artists, so your comparison is fundamentally flawed. You cannot equate them.
Regardless, this conversation is clearly devolving into nothing more than people trying to impose their own personal definitions onto musical genres.😁
You might have decent taste, but my ability to define these categories is far superior.👍 😁😁