Most Recent Track Thursday September 18, 2008 "Hey Señorita" by The Penguins from The Doo Wop Box II
Piano, hand drums, hand claps and KILLER vocals. At 1:03 it starts getting deep but by the time the most triumphant/defiant "doo wops" ever come in at 1:23, it's pure fire.
Tuesday August 26, 2008 "Voices of Other Times" by Brian Auger's Oblivion Express from Closer To It
Smoothest groove and such a heartfelt vocal. Guitar solo sounds like it could be the inspiration for Santana's on "Game of Love" for some reason, but I dig that jam too.
Thursday May 22, 2008 "Summer in the City Mix" by v/a from Recorded at Market Frenzy Studios
Chims-- It's been a while. Made this mix last week on the first warm day of the year in Chicago as the sun was going down. Trying to keep it mellow while the temperature rises in this city. Some Chimney stone classics in here.
Sunday April 13, 2008 "*all*" by Portishead from Live in studio on Current TV
Never really was into these guys the first time around. Dunno why really... Got curious about this performance and checked it out. Super impressed. Kraut/Hazlewood goodness... no hits.
Friday April 4, 2008 "Early In The Morning" by The Stone Lightning Band from Feel Free To Turn Up
Chims. Hope you have all been well. I've been taking an eye in the sky (tip of the hat to Clunk) approach to the Chimney lately but wanted to post this Elmore James tune for FFF. Feeling SO free to start a blues band. BONUS vid (thanks Luscious) of our Black Cat Bones cover below.
Friday January 11, 2008 "Bermuda" by Lovefingers from RVNG of the Nerds 4
This tune is all about the huge scary synth drop right after the long blissed out beginning section. Scared the shit out of me as I was attempting to feel free with an after work relaxation session. Nice work Love Chimney.
Saturday December 22, 2007 "*all*" by Wu Tang Clan from 8 Diagrams
Late breaking candidate for album of the year. If you're in doubt just grab the first track "Campfire" and dig the chills I guarantee you'll get when the track kicks in. Never thought I'd hear Method Man this good again. The production is phenomenal. Dark as hell, doomy bass. There are a few guitar flourishes but they're all really simple... not lame session-hip-hop-guy sounding shit. That "Guitar Gently Weeps" track is maybe my least fave, but still a jam. The scratching on "Take it Back" is treated like a bowed double bass or something. Low end percussive melody accent... or something. I got it at iTunes so no sample, but trust me.
Top Ten Artists That Didn't Exist Before Dream Chimney of all time
1. Michael Rother
2. Rasa
3. SFF
4. Ashra
5. Jan Hammer Group
6. Starbuck
7. David Gilmour Solo
8. Francisco
9. Pat Metheny
10. THAT much Tangerine Dream
"Closer To It" Brian Auger's Oblivion Express 