Dust & Grooves at Lion's Milk WNYU with pat. James Longo - Primitive Sound System

Primitive Sound System on WNYU Radio Show "Lion's Milk," with Eilon Paz of Dust & Grooves:
Archive and set-list from November 6, 2014
www.dustandgrooves.com/mix-lions-milk-wnyu-with-eilon-paz-pat-james-longo

The Three Suns – “The Creep”
Little Joey Vespe – “Caravan”
The Shades – “Skip It”
The Gamblers – Moon Dawg!
Davie Allan and The Arrows – U.F.O
The Ventures – “The Swingin Creeper
Gary and Larry – “Garlic Bread”
Travis Wammack – “Scratchy”
The Nu-Trons – “Beat”
The DeAndre Trio – “Batman Theme”
Leo Valentino Trio – “Behind the Out House”
Jimmy McGriff – “The Worm”
Ross Carnegie – “Cool Dad”
Louis Chachere – “The Hen”
Tommy Wills – “K.C. Drive”
Harold Alexander – “Mama Soul”
Baris Manco – “”W.A. Mozart’ In Yardimlari ile””
Miles Davis – “The Molester”
Herbie Hancock – “Crossing”
Funkadelic – “Vital Juices”
Bad Medicine – “Trespasser Pt. 2″
The BBC – “Upside Down”
Super Circus – “Bubble Gum March”
The Propositions – “Africana”

Music behind the DJ and guests talking:
- Mulatu Astatke & The Heliocentrics – “Dewel”
- George Danquah – “Just For a Moment”
- Los Superiores – “Descarga Superior”
- Toni Tornado – “Eu Tenho Um Som Novo”
- Jean Jacques Perrey – “E.V.A”
- Luis Bacalov – “Take a Chance (Instrumental)”

Small Faces – “Grow Your Own”
The Rolling Stones – “2120 South Michigan Avenue”
The Soft Machine – “Joy of a Toy”

Primitive Sound System on WNYU Radio Show "Lion's Milk," with Eilon Paz of Dust & Grooves

Hello Y’all,

One thing everyone knows is that we do not need words to evoke emotions. Not one word needs to be uttered when in the throws of any of the emotions. Beyond the basic ones we have things like passion that are made up of one or more, or possibly all at once. I do find the basic emotions to be less blissful than they should be but they do cover a lot of human experience. Music is one thing we can all experience and each of us have a completely different, unique and personal emotional reaction. Even the deaf can feel music. As part of my son’s piano lessons his teacher will play notes or chords and he is supposed to identify the emotion being conveyed. I sit in my studio while this is going on and get almost every one wrong. But, am I wrong? Or do I just experience music differently? I hope the answer is obvious and this isn’t some grand psychological experiment resulting in me being flagged as unstable or outside the “acceptable norm.” I must say that I have very little musical talent, which could be responsible for my below average score. I am a drummer. I can play some instruments rhythmically and even make them sound interesting but I am only comfortable providing rhythm.

I decided I could play drums sometime in the mid 80’s. I say decided because I have no formal training. I stumbled through the school required recorder, then saxophone and even a month or two of piano but was never satisfied. I was always rhythmic with very good timing so to me the drums were the only choice. The deeper I got into the sounds of the drums the less interested I became with vocals. By the time you say something, record it, and then release it I hope we are not going to dwell on it. So please, let’s move on. My attention turned toward Jazz and Instrumentals and away from Punk and Hip Hop. I even sold off some really great stuff in pursuit of wordless music. I soon found that every genre had plenty of instrumentals throughout. As some of you know I became obsessed with one instrumental in particular, "The Batman Theme,” and continue to look for versions to this day. In most cases I am looking for songs with a heavy or interesting beat but other sounds that will always catch my attention are, B3 organ, fuzz guitar, flute, vibes and of course a good scream or shout. I don’t know what percentage of my collection is instrumentals but it could be very close to fifty percent if not more.

This Tuesday (November 4) I will be joining Eilon Paz, of Dust & Grooves fame, on the Sercan Sezgin radio show “Lion's Milk" on WNYU 89.1 FM with a box full of instrumentals. The concept of the show has always been about hearing new and original music covering many genres including; afro, oriental, bollywood, early electro, electro cosmic, funk, obscure jazz, library music, pop jerk, world psych, soundtracks and commonly has special guests sitting in. You can checkout the show’s archives here: https://soundcloud.com/balkaymak

- pat.
Primitive Sound System
VINYL RULES!
"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters"

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Dust & Grooves:
http://www.dustandgrooves.com
BUY A BOOK!
BUY THE POSTCARDS!

Eilon Paz:
http://eilonpaz.com

My brother doesn’t like to go to record shows because for the most part record collectors can be rude and, for lack of a better description, just as rude to your olfactory sense.  Being elbowed, pushed and uncomfortably stared at because you are “taking too long,” to look through a box is definitely an issue.  I enjoy confrontation of this type with humans so I am not so put off but I can definitely understand and agree with his reasoning.  Eilon Paz has done a wonderful thing with his new book, "Dust & Grooves: Adventures In Record Collecting,” he has met with his subjects in their natural habitat without the threat of other collectors to disrupt or even injure them.  The photos capture each subject comfortably in their own space doing what they would most likely be doing 24-7-365 if they had no responsibilities.  Collectors and DJ’s live to purchase, trade, play, stare at, discuss and flip through records. Of course there is a significant amount of ego involved, no different than a hunter and his prized kills stuffed and mounted.  It is that aspect of self where the photos truly show the collectors at their proudest.  The point where these vinyl discs go from an object that delivers sound to a prized object.  Collecting is not about numbers.  This was famously demonstrated in Nick Hornby’s novel, “High Fidelity,” when the main character, Rob, goes on a record buy.  He is greeted by a woman who shows him one box of records; but inside are some of the rarest and most important releases in the history of music.  She wants to give the collection away as punishment for her husband’s infidelity but knowing the genuine value and importance of such a collection Rob refuses to take the box.  One box worth more than most people’s entire collections.  So if not numbers, what makes a collection a collection?  A collection should be a biography of the collector and Eilon illustrates this beautifully throughout the book.  Each room is different and so is the means in which the records are stored and displayed.  Each as different as the collectors themselves.  The book doesn’t end with the photos, it is also filled with extensive interviews and tons of information.  If you love music, record collecting or a good documentary make sure you pick up a copy of this book.   

DUST & GROOVES: ADVENTURES IN RECORD COLLECTING

Dust & Grooves Kickstarter Project

Hello Y'all,

About four years ago fellow record collector and photographer Eilon Paz came to the mansion on the hill and photographed my record collection.  In the process he snapped a few shots of my hideous form and some amazing ones of Hank.  Hank was just five at the time and still completely fascinated by vinyl records.  Though his fascination has moved more towards Physics and video games he loves music and plays records whenever he needs downtime from his digital existence. Since then, Eilon has travelled the globe documenting some of the greatest collections and characters of the vinyl world.  Some of his subjects are famous and others are just the person next door with all those records but every one of them share the same passion for music on vinyl.

As the world becomes more portable and easily converted to ones and zeroes it is extremely impressive that vinyl remains such an important format.  CDs were doomed from the start, left at the doorstep of an un-expectant public before the men behind the technology said the format had come to full term.  MP3's dumb down the sound and cut the highs and lowsso much that many songs aren't even recognizable as the version you are familiar with.  Ain't no dynamic range in that digital realm and turning up the volume doesn't help.  Speaking of volume, I have yet to meet anyone who plays the 10,000 songs currently on their iPod / iPhone or iThing.  All those songs may be nice to have in your pocket and maybe it impresses your friends but to really appreciate music you need to sit with it and absorb each 7-inch, 78, or album in its entirety.  Yes, there is a time and a place to just have music on in the background or jump from song to song but the gluttony that is digital music is as unhealthy as over eating or binge drinking.  Would you uncork a fine bottle of wine and chug it down in one big gulp just to move on to the next bottle?  I beg of you… don't do it.

In 2012 the vinyl record remains a perfect format.  Some people love to declare it dead but just like painting it has not gone away.  Eilon has spent the past four years definitively proving that vinyl not only lives but still rules.  To see his project fully realized Mr. Paz will embark on a tour of the US documenting many more collections and the fascinating people behind them.  To help fund this trip and subsequently publish a beautifully designed book he has started a Kickstarter project - http://tinyurl.com/Dust-and-Grooves  The book is not just a coffee table accessory.  I imagine this tome will eventually be used as a text book for future generations studying the culture of the past.  Or considering the enduring quality of the format thus far they will be flipping through its pages while spinning some records.  Whether you give a dollar or give a thousand you will have a direct hand in creating a great piece of art.  Maybe you want to support your favorite speed by donating 16, 45, 33 or 78 dollars or, if size matters, how about 5, 7, 10, or 12 dollars.  Be creative but all we ask is that you give what you can.

VINYL RULES!
(Oh yeah, the designer behind that famous Vinyl Rules sticker will also be documented along with his collection)

SOME LINKS:

KICKSTARTER:
http://tinyurl.com/Dust-and-Grooves

VIDEO:
Check out the video…you just might recognize some folks. http://vimeo.com/45029044

DUST & GROOVES:
http://www.dustandgrooves.com

DUST & GROOVES: EXTRA CUTS:
http://dustandgrooves.tumblr.com

EILON PAZ PHOTOGRAPHY:
http://www.eilonpaz.com/

HANK & I:
http://www.dustandgrooves.com/pat-james-longo-jersey-city-nj