John Peel Sessions
Very recently, I came upon possession of stupendously amazing mp3 collection of Peel Sessions. Naturally, I was hit with confusion having to do with the following possibilities:Option 1: Post and discuss all.
Pros
Provide exposure to a variety of artists in much the same manner as Peel intended, on the basis that if you like what you hear, you go buy their music.
Cons
I couldn't possibly do a good job of discussing music borne of John Peel's eclectic tastes, even with my own eclectic leanings.
I couldn't stand it if KNK came to be known as the "Peel Blog".
Folks might mistake this blog for a music distribution vehicle rather than one meant to inform or introduce readers to music I like.
Option 2: Post None.
Pros
Peace of mind, more weekend time to bask in the sun.
Cons
Peace of mind, more weekend time to bask in the sun.
Option 3: Do something fun and interactive with it.
Pros
Same as option 1 above.
Draw my blog readers into a conversation I might learn something from.
Cons
None
3 seems most logical so here's the deal. I will post 10 sessions over the course of next week, 4 chosen by me and 6 by those who read this blog with some dedication. All you have to do is leave a comment suggesting what artist(s) you'll like to me to post. To help you choose, go here for list of artists/songs in my collection. Posts will be based purely on majority numbers.
My selection includes:
1. Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, 8th August 2002.
2. Cat Power a.k.a. Chan Marshall, 12th February 2003.
3. Preston School of Industry, 4th July 2001.
4. Boards of Canada, 16th June 1998.
Pros
Provide exposure to a variety of artists in much the same manner as Peel intended, on the basis that if you like what you hear, you go buy their music.
Cons
I couldn't possibly do a good job of discussing music borne of John Peel's eclectic tastes, even with my own eclectic leanings.
I couldn't stand it if KNK came to be known as the "Peel Blog".
Folks might mistake this blog for a music distribution vehicle rather than one meant to inform or introduce readers to music I like.
Option 2: Post None.
Pros
Peace of mind, more weekend time to bask in the sun.
Cons
Peace of mind, more weekend time to bask in the sun.
Option 3: Do something fun and interactive with it.
Pros
Same as option 1 above.
Draw my blog readers into a conversation I might learn something from.
Cons
None
3 seems most logical so here's the deal. I will post 10 sessions over the course of next week, 4 chosen by me and 6 by those who read this blog with some dedication. All you have to do is leave a comment suggesting what artist(s) you'll like to me to post. To help you choose, go here for list of artists/songs in my collection. Posts will be based purely on majority numbers.
My selection includes:
1. Will Oldham a.k.a. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, 8th August 2002.
2. Cat Power a.k.a. Chan Marshall, 12th February 2003.
3. Preston School of Industry, 4th July 2001.
4. Boards of Canada, 16th June 1998.
posted by Esquirrel, yo! at 20.5.06
37 Comments:
How About Split Enz? 1978?
How about Tim Buckley and/or Afghan Whigs?
Sorry guys, I narrowed the list down to the ones I actually have in my collection. Just put up the new list (deleted the wikipedia link) so have another go at it. I do have the Buckley though.
I'd vote for the Electrelane set and just "Whiskey in the Jar" from the Thin Lizzy set -- great reinterpretation of a classic Irish folk song.
The Tim Buckley set is pretty special, but likely still available on CD. The rumor back when Strange Fruit / Dutch East India started putting out US versions of Peel Sessions was that the guy wanted the Buckley set above all else, but Peel (or the BBC) made him put out tons more to get access.
Well, this ain't easy, but:
Electrelane
Explosions in the Sky
Patti Smith
Smog
People Like Us
i think the liars and broadcast..
Yo La Tengo
wow!!
my options:
Explosion in the sky
The Orb
Mogwai
Calexico & Pulp
in no specific order, i'd like to hear;
the black keys
the hives
the von bondies
zwan
thanks a bunch. love the site, keep up the great work.
eli
I'm not a blogger. I read about music while listening to music while doing radio community radio[www.cjtr.ca thurs.6-9a.m.]. Then in my real life I work in an operating room and try not to be discovered as someone whom is insane. I am also have an AMAZING wife and child &[1/2].I am Canadian & I bleed oil. GO OILERS!
I would love to hear:
Black Keys
Dead Meadow
Von Bondies
Soledad Brothers
The Kills
Calexico
The Detroit Cobras
Rock Forth! GO OILERS!!!
Hi,
I'd say Seedling, Melys and Interpol
Yeah Yeah Yeahs!
pulp, thin lizzy, cat power
Wow!
Boards of Canada, Broadcast, and Pulp!
no autechre?
hendrix, sigur ros would be my preferences
Please Post,
the Baptist Generals
the Black Keys
Yo La Tengo
Wire
PJ Harvey
boards of canada
pj harvey
SUNN 0)))
ZWAN
explosions in the sky
killing joke
Just put us out of our misery and post them all, not necessarilly all at once. of course. The choice is too much! Half Man Half Biscuit have to be one, though. Great site, love it!
Explosions in the Sky
Will Oldham.
I think you should just quit blogging. You're giving us way too much good music, I can't keep up or listen to it all.
Stop all ready!
And thanks. Seriously.
Pj Harvey would be awesome
Do Make Say Think
Low
Mountain Goats
Patti Smith
Audioslave
Jimi Hendrix
KNK ROCKS!!
yo la tengo
can
hendrix
smog
would've picked will as no.1
pulp
nico
Thanks!
Hi There,
I'd be rather interested in hearing the Gossip and Caroline Martin sessions, if it were possible.
Isn't this exciting! :-)
Best regards,
Neil
Hi,
Great ides, here's my collection:
cat power
interpol
seedling
Best regards
Jan
Hi,
My favorite artists are:
nirvana
cat power
seedling
Best regards,
Jolanda
What about three great live Jam concerts! Wait, you did that! Thanks!
I say:
Cat Power
Explosions in the Sky
Patti Smith
Yo La Tengo
Smog
and how about
electrelane too?
Nirvana
Interpol
Broadcast
Board Of Canada
PJ Harvey
This is a fantastic idea.
I'd love to hear:
Yo La Tengo
Mercury Rev
Pulp
Nina Nastasia!
Nina Nastasia!
Nina Nastasia!
Oh, and the Liars!
Free, The Hives, Jimi Hendrix and Pulp please.
i am the biggest admirer of nina nastasia and would die if those sessions posted, if you don't i wonder if i could convince you to send them to me somehow... my email is onteasing@gmail.com. eternally grateful, yes.
Pulp
Sigur Ros
Herman Dune
Yo La Tengo
Jimi Hendrix
Cat Power
Pj Harvey
Liars
Killing Joke
Do Make Say Think
I could go on...
Option 4: Discretely (spelling?) Post the link to where you got the collection of the peel Sesseions, so that those who find it, are "worthy" of being able to download the whole thing, and for those that can't find the link, tough luck......
*hides*
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