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RIP Don Van Vliet (1 Viewer)
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absolutely gutted to come home to this news
my intro to the good captain was back in the early 90's, when john peel announced that for the next while, every night he was going to play a consecutive track from his favourite lp ever. 28 nights later he finally got to the end of trout mask replica, and i was busted.
my intro to the good captain was back in the early 90's, when john peel announced that for the next while, every night he was going to play a consecutive track from his favourite lp ever. 28 nights later he finally got to the end of trout mask replica, and i was busted.
OH FUCK OFF
It took me a long time to get to grips with trout mask replica. Pachuco Cadaver is probably my favorite track.
fave beefy story.
bono sent an ingratiating letter to the captain for his 50th birthday, telling him what a major fan he was and influence etc, beefheart sent a postcard back
"thanks bongo!"
bono sent an ingratiating letter to the captain for his 50th birthday, telling him what a major fan he was and influence etc, beefheart sent a postcard back
"thanks bongo!"
St. Fechin
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Ah, fuck it 
RIP
I love this:
RIP
I love this:
Beefhearts 10 commandments of guitar playing.
1. Listen to the birds
That's where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren't going anywhere.
2. Your guitar is not really a guitar
Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you're good, you'll land a big one.
3. Practice in front of a bush
Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn't shake, eat another piece of bread.
4. Walk with the devil
Old Delta blues players referred to guitar amplifiers as the "devil box." And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you're brining over from the other side. Electricity attracts devils and demons. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub.
5. If you're guilty of thinking, you're out
If your brain is part of the process, you're missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing.
6. Never point your guitar at anyone
Your instrument has more clout than lightning. Just hit a big chord then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field.
7. Always carry a church key
That's your key-man clause. Like One String Sam. He's one. He was a Detroit street musician who played in the fifties on a homemade instrument. His song "I Need a Hundred Dollars" is warm pie. Another key to the church is Hubert Sumlin, Howlin' Wolf's guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty — making you want to look up her dress the whole time to see how he's doing it.
8. Don't wipe the sweat off your instrument
You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music.
9. Keep your guitar in a dark place
When you're not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don't play your guitar for more than a day, be sure you put a saucer of water in with it.
10. You gotta have a hood for your engine
Keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house, the hot air can't escape. Even a lima bean has to have a piece of wet paper around it to make it grow.
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"Though they bear numbers, they are not arranged heirarchically — each Commandment has equal import."
The man was a genius. The Captain is dead his ship will float the desert forever.
1. Listen to the birds
That's where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren't going anywhere.
2. Your guitar is not really a guitar
Your guitar is a divining rod. Use it to find spirits in the other world and bring them over. A guitar is also a fishing rod. If you're good, you'll land a big one.
3. Practice in front of a bush
Wait until the moon is out, then go outside, eat a multi-grained bread and play your guitar to a bush. If the bush doesn't shake, eat another piece of bread.
4. Walk with the devil
Old Delta blues players referred to guitar amplifiers as the "devil box." And they were right. You have to be an equal opportunity employer in terms of who you're brining over from the other side. Electricity attracts devils and demons. Other instruments attract other spirits. An acoustic guitar attracts Casper. A mandolin attracts Wendy. But an electric guitar attracts Beelzebub.
5. If you're guilty of thinking, you're out
If your brain is part of the process, you're missing it. You should play like a drowning man, struggling to reach shore. If you can trap that feeling, then you have something that is fur bearing.
6. Never point your guitar at anyone
Your instrument has more clout than lightning. Just hit a big chord then run outside to hear it. But make sure you are not standing in an open field.
7. Always carry a church key
That's your key-man clause. Like One String Sam. He's one. He was a Detroit street musician who played in the fifties on a homemade instrument. His song "I Need a Hundred Dollars" is warm pie. Another key to the church is Hubert Sumlin, Howlin' Wolf's guitar player. He just stands there like the Statue of Liberty — making you want to look up her dress the whole time to see how he's doing it.
8. Don't wipe the sweat off your instrument
You need that stink on there. Then you have to get that stink onto your music.
9. Keep your guitar in a dark place
When you're not playing your guitar, cover it and keep it in a dark place. If you don't play your guitar for more than a day, be sure you put a saucer of water in with it.
10. You gotta have a hood for your engine
Keep that hat on. A hat is a pressure cooker. If you have a roof on your house, the hot air can't escape. Even a lima bean has to have a piece of wet paper around it to make it grow.
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"Though they bear numbers, they are not arranged heirarchically — each Commandment has equal import."
The man was a genius. The Captain is dead his ship will float the desert forever.
philbrooks
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Horrible year both Alex Chilton and Don Van Vliet
Milker
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FUUUUUCK.....gave license to so many maniacs of music.
Wheels
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send these
CinnamonBoy
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Playing Trout Mask Replica for non-music nerd friends is one of life's great pleasure.
RIP Beefheart!
My fave:
RIP Beefheart!
My fave:
send these
ha, seeing those trailers always makes me think of Beefheart.
sad news. RIP man
Was woken up by a text about this. Gah.
Must be noted that 2010 also claimed an EX-member of Stereophonics and not any of the current line-up. This year is an asshole
Must be noted that 2010 also claimed an EX-member of Stereophonics and not any of the current line-up. This year is an asshole
chutneyfarmer
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Gutted to hear this this morning Will be rockin out to Safe As Milk later fo' sho'
Will be rockin out to Safe As Milk later fo' sho'ratmonkey
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There certainly ain't no Santa Claus on the evening stage this year.
Diumraid
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There are a small number of artists who can't be overrated - Don was one; RIP
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Bummer. Diarmuid put it perfectly .... Indisputably great.
I think Ice Cream For Crow was my first Beefheart album. Still brilliant. Going to have to crack out Clear Spot later
I think Ice Cream For Crow was my first Beefheart album. Still brilliant. Going to have to crack out Clear Spot later
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