Tag Archives: Avant-garde

SONG OF THE DAY The Shaolin Afronauts – The Scarab

Posted on December 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

There’s a real nice combination of soothing verses tension whirling about in this immersive instrumental delight today, and though you may be forgiven for thinking this is the work of The Budos Band or The Sorcerers, this is, in fact, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ahmed Abdul-Malik – La Ibkey

Posted on May 2, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

What an exotic way to spend six minutes! Thank you to my friend for introducing me to the fascinating sounds of Ahmed Abdul-Malik!! Born Jonathan Tim, Jr in 1927, Ahmed Abdul-Malik was an American jazz double bassist and oud player.  … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kontrol – White Walls

Posted on April 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Some days its hard to settle on a sound, some days I find it hard to settle full stop.  Today’s track has that something about it that made me stop and listen about for more than a few seconds..is it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Moondog – Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest)

Posted on March 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

A complete feast for your senses, today’s song, entitled Pacific Ocean (Rain Forest), is utterly enchanting!  Connecting mind and body through music, this sound touches the soul as it immerses you in natural earthly delights.  Cascades of glistening droplets fall … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Monks – I Hate You

Posted on July 21, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as one of the most pioneering bands of its time, the Monks were an american garage-rock band formed in Gelnhausen, West Germany in 1964.  Assembled by five US GI’s who were stationed in Germany at the time, the band … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fell Runner – Badada

Posted on October 4, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Fell Runner are an interesting 4-piece based in and around Los Angeles, California.  Consisting of Steven van Betten (Guitar/Vocals), Gregory Uhlmann (Guitar and Vocals), Patrick Kelly (Bass) and Tim Carr (Drums and Vocals), these four musicians came together whilst studying … Continue reading →

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