Antony Hegarty possesses one of the most incredible voices in recent decades, so taking on Antony and the Johnsons' songs is no small task. The same can be said of Robert Wyatt, whose songs are steeped in the whimsical tradition associated with the mid-'60s British Canterbury scene. Thus, when The Unthanks , led by sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank, announced their intention to cover songs by both, and to do it live no less, critics' ears perked up. They've spoken about Diversions Vol 1: The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony and the Johnsons (the first in [...]
The Unthanks Diversions Vol. 1: The Songs Of Robert Wyatt And Antony & The Johnsons - Live From The Union Chapel, London Rough Trade Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Unthanks release their excellent live show of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons covers. Album Review: Most people in the States are probably not that familiar with the British indie folk outfit comprised of sisters Rachel [...]
The Unthanks take the music of Robert Wyatt and Antony & the Johnsons and make it their own for a hauntingly happy moment in time.
This is an evocative and thoughtful interpretation of two very different artists done with astonishing warmth and talent.
Robert Wyatt and his cozily alien voice make another welcome appearance on the 'blague. I recently busted out his Shleep record and was reminded of why it's good to keep albums around that you suspect might grow on you. While not the spirit triumph of Rock Bottom , it's a beautiful and weird cycle of sleepy-brained tunes apparently inspired by their creator's insomnia. Good enough that two specimens are warranted. The first was co-written with Eno, and its jaunty, gentlemanly funk gives has that signature all [...]
Download great new covers of songs by Q Lazzarus, R.E.M., Small Black, The-Dream, and Robert Wyatt!
Pop experimentalist/composer/produ cer/arranger/etc. Simon Bookish performs a beautiful, autumnal cover of Robert Wyatt's Sea Song as his piano "for no particular reason at all." He tried hard not to ruin it: I'm sure you'll agree he didn't ruin it all. mp3 Simon Bookish - Sea Song (Robert Wyatt cover)
The latest mix in the Oki-ni series comes by way of Simian Mobile Disco. It's quite a nice mellow mix for the most part. It has a 702s and 802s sci-fi feel to throughout the whole theme and well, that's pretty much how they described it. 'This mix is about space, the sea, the smell [...]
In December 2010 The Unthanks played two nights at the Union Chapel in London, exploring the music by Antony & The Johnsons and Robert Wyatt. The shows were captured on a live album which will be available later this year, and to mark the release, The Unthanks will take their Robert/Antony show on a short tour of UK and Ireland dates, previously only seen in London. The special pre-Christmas concerts will feature a set of Robert Wyatt music and a set of Antony & The Johnsons songs, either side of an interval, exploring two of the most adventurous [...]
Robert Wyatt - The Age Of Self
Dan Barrett's music plays like a spectre in the night, most effective to the highly attentive and surveyors of the smallest details. It's something that exists and has its hand on your shoulder. Your reason for ignoring it has nothing to do with the light ethereal touch, but rather that it may trigger thoughts that [...]
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In February 1981, Robert Wyatt was given a week of studio time and allowed to do whatever he wanted. An Italian radio station had paid for all of it, and whatever emerged was going to be broadcast. There was no need to turn out a commercial release, and Wyatt could be as experimental as he liked. So he did. Heathens Have No Souls is actually one of the more straightforward pieces. It's got some heavily phased jaw harp, a classic Wyatt piano line, and the sort of vocal techniques that hadn't [...]
I hadn't heard this one in a while so I thought I'd share the feeling. Footage is from the Old Grey Whistle Test. http://www.dominorecordco.com/ artists/robert-wyatt/ http://www.myspace.com/robertw yatt
I come from a long line of Baptist preachers. My people know the bible. Every male member of my mom's family is either a lawyer or a Baptist minister-or both. When Cousin Reverend Jimmy says good-bye to me he says, "I can see the lord working in you, and I can't wait to see what [...]
for some reason i found myself listening to this today. this being 802s for this comp known as c81. the rest of this post is exactly what i wrote when i posted this back in 08. c81 was compiled by nme journalist roy carr and rough trade pr dude christopher rose for the 5th anniversary of independent label movement in the uk and of course to show off rough trades wares. more info can be found here , via wikipedia. there's some real awesome stuff here, there are a few turds too. but of course what might be pure [...]
Ok, this is really the last of our 2010 reviews. Anchoring this column is Keith , who's listened to more reissues this year than Brian and me combined, putting us to great shame. Enjoy the list, and have an awesome year ahead! Antena – Camino del Sol (Numero) I suppose we could possibly populate this list with plenty of the other fascinating releases from the Numero label, and French trio Antena's 1982 debut album is one of our favorite things. The fleet and exquisite [...]
Sit back, relax, and tune in to Wild Weekend , edition 48. Lotsa old stuff this week, as usual in lotsa different genres. Afro-funk, fifties country, live flamenco... Plus: a Robert Wyatt beauty sung in Spanish. Have a wild one, amigos . Let´s make a funky start with the Mebusas and their infectuous afro ode to one Mr. Bull Dog . Which means juicy saxes, brother James vocals, and wild wah wah guitars in overdrive from the psychedelic seventies in Nigeria. You can find it on an exemplary double [...]
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