| Similar sites to File2HD.com |
[Jul. 13th, 2009|11:00 pm] |
Hey guys
I used to use File2HD a lot to check out new bands - I'd just literally make a note of the Myspace URL of a band I wanted to check out and then fire them all off into File2HD so I could download some mp3s...but Myspace have since changed their tech, so the site doesn't work anymore.
Anybody know of any similar sites or programs?
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| The Autumn Project |
[Jul. 13th, 2009|10:56 am] |
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Does anyone have or know where I can find music for the post-rock band "The Autumn Project"...Any links would be much appreciated. |
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| requestin some ish |
[Jun. 29th, 2009|10:57 pm] |
does anyone have the soundtrack to The Devil & Daniel Johnston?
plz say yes. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jun. 24th, 2009|06:28 pm] |
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Has anyone managed to get a hold of Sylvain Chauveau's new record, Touching Down Lightly? None of my outlets can come up with the goods. |
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| Japanese Sunday |
[Jun. 20th, 2009|10:57 pm] |
Japanese Sunday - Taps Taps Lights Out (2006)
1. Cold bright blue lights
2. Eight o’clock robot
3. Kagaku
4. The genius of anonymity
5. First shots fired on a blue am
6. Proxy
7. Tigers on ships
8 .Pinocchio the bleeder
9. Search and rescue
10.Next time remember to breathe
Ifolder
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| Pertego - Hjarta [2009] |
[Jun. 18th, 2009|12:46 pm] |
 Genre: InstrumentalStyle: Post-Rock
The first thing that struck me about Pertegò was the triplets on the ride cymbal when I listened to "Summer Night Games" on their Myspace page. I have become accustomed to listening to post-rock accompanied by pretty regular and ungarnished quarter notes or drawn out snare rolls, which, to speak frankly, bore the hell out of me. This Italian quartet is different - songs are consistently in 4, but often have a very 3 feel to them that is engaging on a visceral level as well as an intellectual one.
Overall, Pertegò seems to to have an almost prog-like approach to music, in that the emotional and even ethereal effect of any given song is not the result of soundscaping or focus on texture, but on fundamental songwriting elements like melody and rhythm, and a clear investment in making sure that parts are more than just parts, but cohesive relatives to each other. These, especially the latter, are things that many artists in all genera of music seem to be less conscious off in the current era, an era in which technology excuses mistakes or shortcomings on the part of this or that band member. To be confronted with a set of musicians who are so aware of their roles as composers and who are so competent as both writers and players is a rejuvenating experience.
The album itself (Hjarta, which means "heart" in Icelandic) opens in a way which highlights the other element of Pertegò's sound which I find most poignant: the quiet, Sigur Ròs-like effect created by their combination of orchestral sounds, traditional rock instrumentation, and sometimes wordless vocals. Not every track is standout - "Bideri" starts out like any old Explosions in the Sky rip-off before redeeming itself with some nice violin flourishes and a snare/piano outro, while "e/pallatio" has some melodic elements that I might have understood better on an At the Drive-In record. Still, solid is the name of the game with this group, particularly in terms of vocals, which add a great deal of color and shape to the songs, gliding above and weaving with one another like strands of smoke over a fire.
If anything is missing from this album, it is perhaps some sort of unifying principle. "Dance?" begins as a dark, brooding piece quite distinct from the decidedly light opener/title-track, and stands in awkward opposition to the almost generic "Bideri". On the other hand, it fits quite nicely with "Dova", which comes right beforehand; though the moods of the two tracks are very different, the quality and timing of vocals links them and makes it feel like these two pieces belong on the same record together.
There is no denying that Hjarta is a record marked by quality. Even when the band seems like they've worn out their muse and resorted to mimicry, the music takes unexpected yet delightfully appropriate turns that jostle the listener out of complacency. Though there is room for improvement, Pertegò has set the bar admirably high with this release." - The Silent Ballet
Myspace
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| jeniferever - rare songs |
[Jun. 14th, 2009|08:00 am] |
hi guys !
i'm looking for some excellent mp3s of these rare JENIFEREVER songs:
- "ashes to ashes" (bowie cover)
- "one step up" (springsteen cover)
both featuring on two tribute albums...
anyone who's got the original versions ?
thanks a lot !
=f=
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| Uitdelen.... |
[Jun. 11th, 2009|09:47 pm] |
Hey guys n gals..
Its my birthday today! jay me...
As is the corny tradition in The Netherlands, yes the land of legalized
prostituion, marijuana, clogs and other tolerated things most countries generally frown upon,
I'm gonna spread the joy. We call it 'uitdelen'. pretty much it means giving candy n cake to those around you, in the hope that they'll buy you better presents than they had in mind....(not saying what you've posted isn't great...!)
so two things..
First i'd like to make sure you all listen to this jewel i scored on the net not too long ago.
Jelonek : A multi instrumentalist who absolutely shreds his violin. Its definitely one of the best albums ive listened to in a while....Every track is ass-whoopinly great. it's like melodic post-metal with a little electronic shit and an amazing violin....click the pic
Second i think it'd be fun to offer you all something out of my collection....for that though, im gonna need someones help in telling me how to make a txt file with all the names of the bands n albums. obviously im not gonna copy n paste. I know it can be done with some easy programming, i remember John telling us how a long time ago....I just never understood due to me being a total layman. they say that wisdom comes with age, so lets give it another go.....
but for now...enjoy!
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