Real Deserts

music makers, dreamers of dreams, etc.

Warne Marsh - Marshlands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NznMgf7EmkQ&list=OLAK5uy\_mankj58ZKJFRX7OFLKBmQgi6WcPkSOyKs&index=1

Warne Marion Marsh was an American tenor saxophonist. Born in Los Angeles, his playing first came to prominence in the 1950s as a protégé of pianist Lennie Tristano and earned attention in the 1970s as a member of Supersax.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warne_Marsh

While searching Apple Music / iTunes for my band Marshland's new album, I came across this fun gem.

The first thing that strikes me is the blending of jazz and classical influences.

I really like the moments of edging toward more free playing.

Warne's tone is very unassuming, almost brittle in an endearing way. I feel like I'm in the same room with him.

Health and Strength by Prince Far i

https://pressuresounds.bandcamp.com/album/health-and-strength

[bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=3060976817 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small]

Paul Desmond Feeling Blue 1996

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZaUByp-AX4

Rudresh Mahanthappa: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58KepbLWzus

Private Stock | Cavalier

https://cavaliervmc.bandcamp.com/album/private-stock

Ahwar | Nadah El Shazly

[bandcamp width=350 height=470 album=2391212862 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false]

https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/11/02/nadah-el-shazly-feature/?utm\_source=footer

Album of the Day: Zazou Bikaye CY1, “Noir et Blanc” « Bandcamp Daily

[bandcamp width=350 height=470 album=4113750252 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false]

Source: _Album of the Day: Zazou Bikaye CY1, “Noir et Blanc” « Bandcamp Daily_

The Selecter - On My Radio (1979) (HQ) - YouTube

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpF3LGgDoUE\[/embed]

▶︎ Electric Intervals | Martyn Heyne

[bandcamp width=350 height=470 album=532861228 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false]

Source: ▶︎ Electric Intervals | Martyn Heyne

You See Me Laughin': the last of the hill country bluesmen (Mississippi Blues documentary - 2002) - YouTube

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSRdQgidCHY\[/embed]

Brian Eno & Harmonia '76 - Tracks and Traces Full Album (2009 Reissue)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dVvUogQVtM\[/embed]

Hans Joachim Roedelius - Nackt

https://youtu.be/-b0F0sHjUpI

Damjan Krajacic - Space

Hello, my weird jazz brothers from other mothers.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tocta5WtSVU&index=8&list=PLbAstf5Jpm\_CE6RftSXWDij2QFLpFEc4S\[/embed]

Saso Sandic - Pity Boys

Prince-like

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYdbkDiHeQk\[/embed]

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Riparian

Good stuff from Western Vinyl:

Source: ▶︎ Riparian | Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith's formative years were spent communing with nature on Orcas Island in the northwest region of Washington state, a place she describes as "one of the most magical and peaceful places I have ever been."

Apparat - Walls (FULL ALBUM)

Walks the line between:

  • Dancefloor
  • Primal rock and roll
  • Jazz LP hiphop
  • Pulsey minimalism

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fJrtbdxfG8\[/embed]

List of Music Videos Shot on Washington State Ferries

Off the top of my head.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIFUpXs7l8\[/embed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKtB1Oij-Eg

Adding more.

Solo Andata - Fyris Swan

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvs16Cz9nYo&list=PL-Yv3KapU1Mlt44snmc406cA\_2ZfC3Zqc\[/embed]

Acoustic shards, ground to bladerunner pulp.

34423 - Affinity Diagram

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Source: AFFINITY DIAGRAM | NATURE BLISS

An affinity diagram is a way of finding commonalities among seemingly unrelated things. Usually, you grab a stack of post-it notes and listen / read through interview notes. You write down interesting quotes or insights. Then you group them in ways that seem to make sense. Often very pleasantly surprising what comes up.

So it is with this deep-churner of an album. Field recordings and resampled loops coalesce and then rip apart like shattered gold-leaf windows in a martini blender.

Good music for busy bees, drones, and honey chasers of all stripes.

Balmorhea - Stranger

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRE5A73uL7I\[/embed]