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Mix Magazine Profiles SugarHill Sessions on Pacifica
With SugarHill sessions voted best radio show by Houston Press..I thought I would share this profile on SugarHill Studio's impressive history.
Last year, SugarHill partnered with the Pacifica Radio Network and launched The SugarHill Sessions radio show, offering a place for local music to shine. Current owner/studio manager Workman said, “With the advent of modern low-cost recording equipment, our new focus is to be the region's production company — the place you go to connect with the people who know how to make your music sound the very best it can. The music can only get better as we are liberated from being ‘the keepers of the holy machines.’ Now, we can concentrate on every aspect of our clients' musical performances.”
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Album Review, "Culturcide, Gigs for an Imaginary Audience"
Back in the early and middle '80s, Culturcide bypassed then-prevalent synth-pop in favor of a form of electronic punk rock that evolved into industrial. This odds-and-sods collection offers 12 demos, live jams and unreleased tracks for the coroner's inquest. It's certainly a horrible place for dilettantes to start, as the raw quality of the recordings — a third of the tracks are rehearsal takes — presents you with something like Culturcide at 151 proof, a glimpse into the hostile recesses of the band's creative process. Back in the early and middle '80s, Culturcide bypassed then-prevalent synth-pop in favor of a form of electronic punk rock that evolve... more
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Cultucide song is part of an illegal art exhibit
Interesting article about Culturcide and, more importantly, a discussion board that clears up some of the urban music myths about this wonderfully experimental cult punk band....jump in and set the record straight, no pun intended. Or don't.
When the rest of the world danced into happy post punk disco, chemically induced and carefree. Culturcide assaulted tradition, tried new things, wore unusual trousers and proved that an experimental punk band from Houston was not to be taken lightly.
I had coffee with one of the lads this morning, and at no point did he attempt to bite me. They are generallly agreeable fellows and many own their own homes. Interesting article about Culturcide and, more importantly, a discussion board that clears up some of the urban music myths about this... more -
Culturcide on Wikipedia
Culturcide was a Houston-based experimental punk band, active from 1980 to 1990 and from 1993 to the present day. They were notorious for their 1986 album Tacky Souvenirs of Pre-Revolutionary America, which earned the band a cult following, but also several legal threats. Culturcide was a Houston-based experimental punk band, active from 1980 to 1990 and from 1993 to the present day. They were notorious ... more
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My Houston "Dan Workman / Sugar Hill Recording Studios"
Sugar Hill Studios is one of the oldest working recording studios in the world. Dan Workman is one of the owners of Sugar Hill and a record producer who has worked with ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, Destiny's Child, Beyonce, The Southern Backtones and countless others. This spot features the recording session for the original song "Loose Like a Marionette" by Winter Wallace. This is One of 9 spots in the "My Houston" TV campaign that features some of the truly original people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://sugarhillstudios.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://www.zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Richard Lacy, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
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Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District
Back in the 1930's, this was the hotbed of American Jazz that gave birth to Charlie Parker. Today, it has become a desolate playground of museums and occassional shows. Back in the 1930's, this was the hotbed of American Jazz that gave birth to Charlie Parker. Today, it has become a desolate playground... more
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Extremely massive music collection now on eBay
For the starting bid of 3 million dollars, you now can own the entire (practically) history of music through the generation of recorded media. Over 3 million albums and 300,000 CDs, totaling 6 MILLION tracks.
Alright, Steve Jobs...make me an iPod to hold THAT! For the starting bid of 3 million dollars, you now can own the entire (practically) history of music through the generation of recorde... more -
Sugarhill Recording Studios
For over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon. The Big Bopper recorded "Chantilly Lace" here, Freddy Fender recorded "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" here. A parade of artists that reads like a who's who of music history,The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Todd Rundgren, Smashmouth, Ted Nugent, Johnny Winters, Janis Joplin and so many more have filled these studios with memorable sounds and memories. Today, artists like Solange Knowles, Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Kelly Rowlands, Winter Wallace..... just to name a few still make Sugar Hill a home base for recording.
It may be a tad surprising to discover that Sugar Hill has been quietly taking the music world by storm from it's home in Houston for all these years. Drop by their site and find out more For over 67 years artists have been recording music at this recording-industry icon. The Big Bopper recorded "Chantilly Lace" here, Fr... more -
WORLDS MOST IMPORTANT 6-SECOND DRUM LOOP
this video is an amazing piece about one of the most famous drum beats. the narrator explains the history and provides some very interesting analysis/theories about the beat. it is kind of long, but if you love music, then this is definitely a must watch.***enjoy*** this video is an amazing piece about one of the most famous drum beats. the narrator explains the history and provides some very inter... more
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Prince - Live in London
Great extended concert footage from one of the "21 Nights In London" (I think from the August 3rd show). This is directly from his www.3121.com website which means its probably from his own professionally shot footage since he records every single show. In this clip, he blows out:
Joy In Repetition
Anotherloverholenyohead (new rocked out arrangement - the guitar solos are just ridiculous!)
Peach Great extended concert footage from one of the "21 Nights In London" (I think from the August 3rd show). This is directly from his www... more -
Michelle Nichols says "Hip Hop" will soon die, just like Disco
In this article, Michelle Nichols refers to hip hop as a ?flagging musical genre that may go the way of disco.? Because of course, 50 cent was the pioneer of hip hop way back in 2002, and now here we are in 2007, with the genre having its last big wave on this year?s MTV VMAs. In this article, Michelle Nichols refers to hip hop as a ?flagging musical genre that may go the way of disco.? Because of course, 50... more
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Beethoven's Dr. Killed Him?
Lead poisoning apparently caused by his own doctor!
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AT&T Censors Musician's Political Message
Pearl Jam recently brought to light potential censorship by AT&T Blue Room of their latest performance at Lollapalooza. The portions "missing" from their webcast were reported as the result of mistakes in cutting by their content monitor, thought the specific messages contained in the missing portions is quite worrisome.
According to Eddie V., during the performance of "Daughter" the following lyrics were cut from the webcast:
- "George Bush, leave this world alone." (the second time it was sung); and
- "George Bush find yourself another home."
Eddie has posted a plea on his website for alerts on other such instances of "missing" / censored performances. Whether this was a bizarre coincidence, or truly intended censorship, either way it raises an important issue - that the days of the FBI chasing Arlo Guthrie, and of music being our most ardent weapon against government action and media censorship of Vietnam war images may not be far behind us. Pearl Jam recently brought to light potential censorship by AT&T Blue Room of their latest performance at Lollapalooza. The porti... more -
Unhappy Monday
Tony Wilson died at the weekend. Joy DIvision, Happy Mondays, the Hacienda, Factory Records. You ought to know this.
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8 Million for the Woodstock Farm
The famous farm near the alfalfa field that drew 400,000 people to Woodstock for three days of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll is up for sale. The famous farm near the alfalfa field that drew 400,000 people to Woodstock for three days of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll is up for ... more
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The Cramps -Live at Napa State Mental Hospital 1978
One of three videos!
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Black Flag
They were really good, especially this era with two guitarists.
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Phantom Surfers history with Mike Lucas
Mike Lucas, the bass player with the Phantom Surfers and a creative force in the San Francisco garage/surf rock scene, talks about the history of the Phantom Surfers. Mike Lucas, the bass player with the Phantom Surfers and a creative force in the San Francisco garage/surf rock scene, talks about the... more
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ERA Calls For Investigation Into Prince 'Covermount'
Once again, Prince is causing (insert bad pun) Controversy. This time, its not for suggestive lyrics, but for once again being a music business innovator and launching a brilliant campaign to distribute his new album "Planet Earth" for free. Sony UK has actually pulled out of its UK distribution deal over this...and more. read on! Once again, Prince is causing (insert bad pun) Controversy. This time, its not for suggestive lyrics, but for once again being a music... more
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Upgrading Jamaica's Cultural Shareware: Trojan Records at 40
Diddy didn't invent the remix...
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