Medeski Martin & Wood — Anonymous Skulls
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Wish we could hear other tracks from MM&W. There are definitely better ones out there.
Terrible.
ReggieDXB wrote:
Oh dear, how this remark ages me! I remember a time when these were experimental. When I started reading your comment I thought you meant baroque musical instruments.
Same here about the experimental part! ..."baroque" -too funny!
Oh dear, how this remark ages me! I remember a time when these were experimental. When I started reading your comment I thought you meant baroque musical instruments.
Same here about the experimental part! ..."baroque" -too funny!
giammin wrote:
In that case you'll be happy to hear about the new Robot Porn Mix coming soon to Radio Paradise!
this is the music I want to hear more on RP!
In that case you'll be happy to hear about the new Robot Porn Mix coming soon to Radio Paradise!
ooh cuatro.nosense has chimed in with his witty and clever remarks about MM&W’s musical ability…
Where is your genious buddy? lets hear it? put up or shut up dunce.
joejennings wrote:
Oh dear, how this remark ages me! I remember a time when these were experimental. When I started reading your comment I thought you meant baroque musical instruments.
One thing rarely discussed about M, M & W, is their use of vintage keyboards, such as Mellotron, early Moog synthesizers & Wurlitzer Electric piano.
Oh dear, how this remark ages me! I remember a time when these were experimental. When I started reading your comment I thought you meant baroque musical instruments.
joejennings wrote:
If only they knew how to use it.
One thing rarely discussed about M, M & W, is their use of vintage keyboards, such as Mellotron, early Moog synthesizers & Wurlitzer Electric piano.
If only they knew how to use it.
One thing rarely discussed about M, M & W, is their use of vintage keyboards, such as Mellotron, early Moog synthesizers & Wurlitzer Electric piano.
Hippostar wrote:
What are YOU good at? ...eh?
Mon Dieu. This drummer literally has one lick that he plays a only slight variation of for every single song these guys do. Have heard for more range and creativity in high school jazz bands.
What are YOU good at? ...eh?
This reminds me of the in game music of an old pinball game I used to play. It was in the nineties. so I forgot the name.
Of all the complaints in history - sorry the drummer being fucking consistent is the dumbest one I have heard.
Get the fuck out of here.
MMW is one of the greatest live shows I have ever seen..
Mon Dieu. This drummer literally has one lick that he plays a only slight variation of for every single song these guys do. Have heard for more range and creativity in high school jazz bands.
EXCELLENT!! RP introduced me to this band, now I like a LOT of their tunes. Thanx RP! 
one of the many wonderful things about the bartender at Hermanos - his taste in music. Thanks Scott!!
joejennings wrote:
I agree on both counts!
Excellent! I like the vintage Moog sounds!
Saw MMW in little 5 in Atlanta in 2007 - great show…
Excellent! I like the vintage Moog sounds!
plat_ wrote:
this would make a great boss theme in an RPG
Rocket Propelled Grenade...?
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
this is the music I want to hear more on RP!
Very good
I always imagine three high school employees at the piano store at the mall coming up with this in the 70's..and end up getting fired for screwing off.
this would make a great boss theme in an RPG
Hmm...this is an angular tune.
Surprising and very interesting :)
GREAT! ...I never heard of them before. ...Thanx RP!
gllyons wrote:
tomcool wrote:
There are at least 8 tunes by The Carpenters on there.Darth Vader has this on his iPod. Likes to listen to it while he does his steps.
I would like to see Darth's complete playlist ;)
Fantastic album. enuff said.
why not call it new prog?
Oddly enjoyable
timmus wrote:
...or maybe when the computer in there switches the person off... ;-)
Robot porn - I'll remember that :). Puts me in mind of the interesting film Ex Machina, which explicitly and disturbingly mixes sex, gender and mild eroticism with AI.
ROBOT PORN MUSIC! This is the music that you'll hear when you walk into a room in 2040 and the person in there suspiciously clicks the computer off.
...or maybe when the computer in there switches the person off... ;-)
Robot porn - I'll remember that :). Puts me in mind of the interesting film Ex Machina, which explicitly and disturbingly mixes sex, gender and mild eroticism with AI.
Interesting where did that come from? A good dac is appreciated here, unusual
Robot Porn Music? Interesting terminology!
timmus wrote:
Is that a negative or positive criticism? Anyhow, by 2040, walking will be deemed "unhealthy" and people will no longer be able to turn any computers off.
ROBOT PORN MUSIC! This is the music that you'll hear when you walk into a room in 2040 and the person in there suspiciously clicks the computer off.
Is that a negative or positive criticism? Anyhow, by 2040, walking will be deemed "unhealthy" and people will no longer be able to turn any computers off.
This reminds me of the kind of music I listened to on my computer before mp3s came along. It sounds like a mod tracker.
Agree with previous - great album, but this is far from the best track.
I dig MMW. But this track is not representative of what they do best. They can play jazz, and funk, and they jam... They are great, but not this track... Dont judge them by this one!
ROBOT PORN MUSIC! This is the music that you'll hear when you walk into a room in 2040 and the person in there suspiciously clicks the computer off.
Some truly creative musicians....
Great one!!!
very ok. postmodern reflection of downfall of society (just in case)
Proclivities wrote:
I don't hear those artists so much in this piece (particularly not Kansas); this sounds more contemporary to me than the era of those bands. Well, we all hear different things, of course. Anyhow, I also like it.
Why I Listen
I don't hear those artists so much in this piece (particularly not Kansas); this sounds more contemporary to me than the era of those bands. Well, we all hear different things, of course. Anyhow, I also like it.
Why I Listen
Guyeeno wrote:
100% live drums here. No loops, no samples.
This song sucks! It takes little talent to congure a tune using electronic beats.
100% live drums here. No loops, no samples.
Only slightly varied from their normal template sound. Couldn't imagine having to listen to a whole album of basically the same song over and over...
Guyeeno wrote:
Have you ever tried? It's harder than you think.
This song sucks! It takes little talent to congure a tune using electronic beats.
Have you ever tried? It's harder than you think.
Great group and album that I got turned onto by listening to RP! Thanks!
This is one of my favorites that they do — reminds me of Amon Tobin's "Supermodified" (similar sound to the track "4 Ton Mantis")
This song sucks! It takes little talent to congure a tune using electronic beats.
I agree wit the other guys, I thought this was Basement Jaxx track that so divides opinion! Still, similar and also good. It's the retro Mellotron and Korg sound that gets me, hints of my youthful love of ELP, early Genesis, etc.
A slight departure from their usual sound but this track really grooves, as does the entire album.
crockydile wrote:
Me too. This be not music where I come from. It scares me.
I thought this was Basement Jaxx. 
Me too. This be not music where I come from. It scares me.
I thought this was Basement Jaxx.
....
Nice track, its growing on me. Gonna have to own it.
gjeeg wrote:
Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Why would you insult those other bands like that?
Good one,,agree,,why,,,
ELP, Crimson, Genesis, Kansas, Tull, Hackett, all thrown in a blender.
I like.
I like.
Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Why would you insult those other bands like that?
Good one,,agree,,why,,,Thanx RP for Medeski, Martin & Wood and more interesting track's!
(gone to download procedure on to torrent tracker)
(gone to download procedure on to torrent tracker)
gjeeg wrote:
Why would you insult those other bands like that?
ELP, Crimson, Genesis, Kansas, Tull, Hackett, all thrown in a blender.
I like.
I like.
Why would you insult those other bands like that?
I like the sound of the recycling/garbage truck in the morning better.
Wish it would take this with it.
Wish it would take this with it.
gjeeg wrote:
I don't hear those artists so much in this piece (particularly not Kansas); this sounds more contemporary to me than the era of those bands. Well, we all hear different things, of course. Anyhow, I also like it.
ELP, Crimson, Genesis, Kansas, Tull, Hackett, all thrown in a blender.
I like.
I like.
I don't hear those artists so much in this piece (particularly not Kansas); this sounds more contemporary to me than the era of those bands. Well, we all hear different things, of course. Anyhow, I also like it.
ELP, Crimson, Genesis, Kansas, Tull, Hackett, all thrown in a blender.
I like.
I like.
tomcool wrote:
This is pretty much my favorite RP song comment of all time. :-)
Darth Vader has this on his iPod. Likes to listen to it while he does his steps.
This is pretty much my favorite RP song comment of all time. :-)
guthrieandme wrote:
This right after Ghostboy? I think Bill's testing a Hallowe'en set on us. And I like it!
I'll be playing this at my Halloween Party!
This right after Ghostboy? I think Bill's testing a Hallowe'en set on us. And I like it!
I do believe this album is worth picking up.
Love the funky baseline near the end especially.
Love the funky baseline near the end especially.
LLMikeJ wrote: 
bump
Took the ack ack right outta my mouth.
bumpI'm Batman.
Sounds like his Casio keyboard blew up...
I'll be playing this at my Halloween Party!
I'm really enjoying this song right now. It doesn't do much for my productivity at work, but it's very chill.
No no no! 
nice!I totally expected this one to transition into "Criminal" by Fiona Apple. Some very similar instrumentation in each.
check out their childrens music...
Killer Clowns From Outer Space!
If Herbie Hancock ever made Halloween music, this is what it would sound like....
Changing stations on this one...
Bye now.
Jelani wrote:
In other words - Muzak. Bad Muzak.
Someone's jealous about not getting invited to the soiree..
Fun! Has a kind of tongue-in-cheek funk quality. Oh, you critics with the musak quips: no, not really.
azdcryan wrote:
with the quality a diversity of listenership here at RP I'd guess most are familiar with MM&W...
...that said, if you're not then do not judge them based on this track alone.
...they have made some seriously fierce jazz-based albums mostly ambient, acid, atmospheric backround music...essential for a relaxing house party.
In other words - Muzak. Bad Muzak.
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
What they said! I like!
yeah. This has really grown on me (8). Badass
Always liked the cover art too.
yeah.... badass.... agreed
bcorcoran wrote:
This is delightfully creepy and somehow, badass.
What they said! I like!
d00kie wrote:
I believe there are some still lingering around; Found this on Wiki-P;
The Mellotron experienced a revival of sorts in the 1990s. A variety of bands began using the instrument, including You Am I, Marillion, The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Barenaked Ladies, Incubus, Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, Grandaddy, Tom Waits, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, radio massacre international, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Air, Opeth, No-Man and Waterclime. On Porcupine Tree's 2005 album Deadwing, track six is titled "Mellotron Scratch" and includes lyrics about the sound of a Mellotron causing a woman to cry. Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson prominently used the haunting choral mellotron sounds on No-Man's 2003 album Together We're Stranger. In late '89/'90, R.E.M. laid down those mysterious sounding cello parts that are so prevalent in the cut "Losing My Religion", using the Mellotron.
The Genesis circa '69-'74 recreation band The Musical Box uses a digital sampler of Tony Banks' original Mellotron on tour, as the machines have a tendency to break. A lot.
...mmw just don't do it for me...
Misterfixit wrote:
I would love to see them and Jagdfleiger put their heads and gear together.
Very creepy and effective organ synth. Cam you imagine what it would sound like with a Mellotron (if there were any of them working today).
I believe there are some still lingering around; Found this on Wiki-P;
The Mellotron experienced a revival of sorts in the 1990s. A variety of bands began using the instrument, including You Am I, Marillion, The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Barenaked Ladies, Incubus, Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, Grandaddy, Tom Waits, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, radio massacre international, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Air, Opeth, No-Man and Waterclime. On Porcupine Tree's 2005 album Deadwing, track six is titled "Mellotron Scratch" and includes lyrics about the sound of a Mellotron causing a woman to cry. Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson prominently used the haunting choral mellotron sounds on No-Man's 2003 album Together We're Stranger. In late '89/'90, R.E.M. laid down those mysterious sounding cello parts that are so prevalent in the cut "Losing My Religion", using the Mellotron.
I would love to see them and Jagdfleiger put their heads and gear together.
Very creepy and effective organ synth. Cam you imagine what it would sound like with a Mellotron (if there were any of them working today).
felix_the_man wrote:
ack! ack! ack-ack-ack!!!
Klaatu!
LLMikeJ wrote: bump
ack! ack! ack-ack-ack!!!
bumpMy favorite MMW track. Seen them in concert plenny times, as Medeski is a Ft. Laud native.
Great band!
This is delightfully creepy and somehow, badass.
i dig
I think the organ sounds in between disturb the song
This is an awesome CD!
with the quality a diversity of listenership here at RP I'd guess most are familiar with MM&W...
...that said, if you're not then do not judge them based on this track alone.
...they have made some seriously fierce jazz-based albums mostly ambient, acid, atmospheric backround music...essential for a relaxing house party.
gntlemanartist wrote:
Another song that I thought was RJD2.
Indeed, I was pretty sure this would be RJD2 until I checked the playlist.
This is the part when they're looking for the monster in the woods.
You have some serious talent living next door.Beanie wrote:
I can totally see that.
For my own part, this is almost unbearably irritating. It sounds like the 12 year old neighbor kids playing around with the synth in the basement....
I can totally see that.
For my own part, this is almost unbearably irritating. It sounds like the 12 year old neighbor kids playing around with the synth in the basement.... this is so chill
perhaps not one of my favs though
Really liked everything I have heard from them so far .. another RP find. vericool.
This is easily one of the best bands kickin it right now.......Their live shows are where it's at!!!
Listened to this album last night at a little get together, and was asked about 8 times who it was.
The whole album is great.
huebdoo wrote:
I can totally see that.
For my own part, this is almost unbearably irritating. It sounds like the 12 year old neighbor kids playing around with the synth in the basement....
Nope... dont like it
sounds like Nosferatu aerobics music or something
Can you see Nosferatu working it with leg warmers on to this.... I can
I can totally see that.
For my own part, this is almost unbearably irritating. It sounds like the 12 year old neighbor kids playing around with the synth in the basement....
MWAHAHA!
mrmojorisin wrote:
Funny!
Hilarious!
The_Waker wrote:
Understand, but don't give up on these guys. This is about their most uninspiring stuff IMO. Check out their other stuff, really funky, hard hitting jazz.
Yes. I was really surprised to hear them do some 'in-studio' stuff for the Beeb Paul Jones R&B show on radio 2 Really funky jazzy-blue.
optimusprime10 wrote:
that organ part reminds me of the underground mental hospital hockey scene from strange brew.
Funny!
This cut is overplayed here, IMO. I don't dislike it, I just feel like I hear it a lot.
that organ part reminds me of the underground mental hospital hockey scene from strange brew.
The_Waker wrote:
Understand, but don't give up on these guys. This is about their most uninspiring stuff IMO. Check out their other stuff, really funky, hard hitting jazz.
Agreed, and thanks for the sage advice. Nearly everything else from this album rates a 7 for me. Just this one tune doesn't do it. Acceptable at best.
tomcool wrote:
Darth Vader has this on his iPod. Likes to listen to it while he does his steps.
This made my day
Another song that I thought was RJD2.
tomcool wrote:
Darth Vader has this on his iPod. Likes to listen to it while he does his steps.
Yes.
good soundtrack
GChevy410 wrote:
Man I was just working, and I all the sudden zoned out for a minute, and found that I had just unconsciencously started groving on this track. Keep this Sh*t up I am completely digging it man.
Same here!! I was reading some forums, but couldn't stop grooving.
this track has grown on me. MM&W is an all around great band though. very talented musicians.
thanks for the bone billDigests your head, and stays there. Very powerful I'd say, however a little too touchy on the acid-synth sometimes.
Like an up-tempo verzh of Glass's KOYANNISQATSI...
Spooky, ethereal, like old pipe-organ meets Hammond for an improv,,,
Dig it!
I dig MMW. But this track is not representative of what they do best. They can play jazz, and funk, and they jam... They are great, but not this track... Dont judge them by this one!
what if i like this one?