1st February 2012: Morning Of The Earth / Ryan Francesconi in Session / Playlist

Featured: Morning Of The Earth OST (Warner Music Australia)

Morning of the Earth is arguably the first surf movie that went beyond waves and into something of a (wordless) meditation on life based on surfing.

The film is gloriously a product of it's time and is full of late 60's early 70's back-to-the-country hippy vibes as well as featuring some beautifully filmed surfing on Australian, Hawaian and Bali waves.

The soundtrack is therefore an incredible collection of Australasian country folk (G Wayne Thomas), psychedelic prog rock (Taman Shud), and superbly mind bending Acid Rock from New Zealand's almost but not quite, long forgotten Ticket.

Like the film, the soundtrack is a bit of a time machine back to a by-gone era as well as being an astounding collection of early 70's Australasian psych-folk.


Morning Of The Earth LIVE

In 1972 one film defined a music, a lifestyle… a generation.

Featuring stunning surfing sequences from Bali, Angourie, Kirra, Oahu, Maui and elsewhere, Morning Of The Earth has been universally acclaimed as perhaps the greatest surfing film ever made.

With the blessing of its creator Albe Falzon, Morning Of The Earth has been re-edited and remastered to highlight the simple beauty of one of the few true Australian Classic Films and its story - the dream of every surfer to search for the perfect wave.

Universally acclaimed as perhaps the greatest surfing film ever made, Morning Of The Earth LIVE will bring together a veritable who’s who of Australia’s musicians, such as Brian Cadd and Lior, to breathe new life into this classic soundtrack.

Screened at some of Australia’s most iconic theatres, Drive-In movie theatres and breathtaking coastal locations, this live performance film event will be the highlight of the 2012 summer season. 

Morning Of The Earth

Ryan Francesconi - Live in Session on Sideways Through Sound

Portland-based Ryan Francesconi's stock has soared of late as the main man on Joanna Newsom's remarkable triple album Have One On Me.

He arranged and played all over that massive opus, as well as figuring centrally in its live incarnation and the Ys Street Band of Newsom's previous record. But Francesconi does his own thing too.

His solo acoustic guitar creates a rich sound that hints at his extensive musical interests - Baroque, Balkan, Turkish, Americana and jazz improvisation.

Ryan will be a guest on Sideways Through Sound and you can also catch him at The Red Rattler, Marrickville on Saturday February 4.

This intimate concert will also feature Melbourne folk favourite Grand Salvo in a rare Sydney appearance previewing songs from his forthcoming new album as well as acclaimed Sydney outfit The Singing Skies, whose 'Routine and War' album garnered great notices in 2011.


Click HERE for info...

Ryan Francesconi

Radio Playlist 1st February 2012

The Driftwood Manor - The Fog Will Rise At Dawn (Shelter)
Vetiver - Hurry On Sundown (Thing Of The Past)
G.Wayne Thomas - Morning Of The Earth (Morning Of The Earth OST)
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Tame Impala - The Bold Arrow Of Time (Innerspeaker)
Heavy Hands - See Saw (Smoke Signals)
The Ticket - Awake (Morning Of The Earth OST)
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Ryan Francesconi - Parables (Parables)
Ryan Francesconi feat. Mirabai - Parallel Flight (Live on Sideways Through Sound)
Ryan Francesconi feat. Mirabai - For Christos (Live on Sideways Through Sound)
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Neal Morgan & RF - Pool (v/a Family Album)
Christopher Paul Stelling - Solar Flares (Songs Of Praise & Scorn)
Tamam Shud - Bali Waters (Morning Of The Earth OST)

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Sideways Through Sound Archive

23rd February 2011: v/a More TVZ / Philip Bracken in Session
16th February 2011: The Cave Singers & Interview / Adam Franklin Interview
9th February 2011: Villagers in Session
2nd February 2011: Cubs
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24th February 2010: v/a Open Strings / James Blackshaw Interview
17th February 2010: Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou
10th February 2010: Ange Takats Live in Session
3rd February 2010: John Fairhurst Live in Session
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25th February 2009: The Psychic Ills
18th February 2009: v/a Beyond The Pale (2)
11th February 2009: v/a Beyond The Pale (1)
4th February 2009: Dust Wind Tales
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28th February 2008: Rusalnaia
21st February 2008: Major Chord
14th February 2008: Damon & Naomi
7th February 2008: Noa Babayof

25th January 2012: Sharon Van Etten / Playlist

Featured: Sharon Van Etten - Tramp (Jagjaguwar)

The shimmering sound of Sharon Van Etten's Jagjaguwar debut album, 'Tramp', both defies and illuminates the unsteadiness of a life in flux.

Throughout the 14 months of scattered recording sessions, Sharon was without a home, crashing with friends and storing her possessions between varied locations. The only constant in her life during this time was spent in Aaron Dessner's (The National) garage studio.

>A two year journey brought her to that point of instability. Upon the release of 'Epic' (Ba Da Bing; 2010), Sharon surprised the music world with a touching embrace. Having established herself as a reliable performer around New York and, coming off the release of her spartan first effort, 'Because I Was In Love' (Language of Stone; 2009), Sharon created a short album of diverse songs connected by a shared goal of expanded sound and her unmistakable voice.

FFWD to 2012 and 'Tramp' showcases an artist in full control of her powers, the album containing as much striking rock as pious, minimal beauty; it can be as emotionally combative as it can sultry. Contributions from Matt Barrick (Walkmen), Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), Zach Condon (Beirut), Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak), Julianna Barwick, and Dessner himself add a glowing sheen to the already substantial offering.

Sharon has traveled far, and if her displacement took an emotional toll, she offset those setbacks with a powerfully articulated vision.

Sharon Van Etten

Radio Playlist 25th January 2012

Oh Ruin - Ringsend (EP)

The Great Went - That's Not There (Sheltering Sky)

The Autumn Isles - Isolation (Kaleidoscopes)

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Sharon Van Etten - Give Out (Tramp)

Jona Byron - Changing Of The Hours (Red Tide)

The Solomons - False Prophets (EP)

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Sharon Van Etten - I'm Wrong (Tramp)

Dead Horse One - Blackwood (Heavenly Choir Of Jet Engines -part 1)

Delta Mainline - Hope / Grace (In A World Full Of Madness, The Simple Joy Of Melody Can Pull You Through)

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Pascal Finkenauer - I Wanna Be Adored (demo)

Noveller - Glacial Wave (Glacial Glow)

Sharon Van Etten - Serpents (Tramp)

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Elysian Fields - Lions In The Store (Bum Raps, Love Taps)

Sleepy Sun - Wild Machines (Fever)

Sky Flying By - Hold Your Fire (Do They Still Make Lighthouses?)

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Sharon Van Etten - Warsaw (Tramp)

18th January 2012: The Vorticists / Sam Amidon (live in session) / Playlist

Featured: The Vorticists - Show (SR)

Modern psychedelic rock band The Vorticists have just released their debut album, 'Show'.

"This is really an 'album-listeners' album, in the vein of Pink Floyd and Radiohead... but I'm wary of calling it a concept-album," says keyboard player and vocalist Alex Chod.

"To me, 'Show' is a strange, alluring journey through the emotions of self-realization. We're excited to give something new to our fans and to make new friends as we promote our album and take the live show on the road,"

After a year of writing, recording and experimentation the album is now available for digital download through their Bandcamp (see below). An independently produced work, the band is offering a 'pay what you want' pricetag on the three-song demo of the album (aptly titled 'Faux Show'), and a five dollar minimum on the complete, nine track album in high quality formats... Bargain!!

The Vorticists

Sam Amidon - Live in Session on Sideways Through Sound

New York-based singer Sam Amidon has won massive acclaim for his ability to radically re-invent traditional songs. To augment his guitar, banjo and fiddle and deadpan vocals, Sam draws on a host of collaborators for his latest album, 'I See The Sign', including Nico Muhly for string, woodwind and brass arrangements and Beth Orton for backing harmonies... 

On the eve of his Sydney Festival appearance, Thee Sonic Assassin will be joined in the studio by Sam for a chat and a couple of tunes...

Sam Amidon

Radio Playlist 18th January 2012 (here) 

Tyler Ramsey - All Through The Night (Live Chapel Session 2011)

Dextro - Ilm (Winded)

The Vorticists - Cannonball (Show)

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Modest Mouse - Perfect Disguise (BBC Radio 1 Session) (The Moon & Antarctica)

Dean McPhee - Star Burial (Son Of The Black Peace)

Lisa Hannigan - Nowhere To Go (Passenger)

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Sam Amidon - The Needle & The Damage Done (v/a Harvest Revisited)

Sam Amidon - I See The Sign (Live on Sideways Through Sound)

Sam Amidon - Streets Of Derry (Live on Sideways Through Sound)

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The Vorticists - Searching (Show)

Baron - Eyes Wide Open (Illegitimate Nephew)

Glorie - Highrise (S/T)

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John Smith - Not Over Yet (album sampler)

Nick Castell - Heitaro Meets Higo (Deep Beneath The Mountain In The Palace Of Owls)

The Vorticists - Cubs & Waves (Show)

 

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Sideways Through Sound Archive

11th January 2012: Black Market Karma / Playlist

Featured: Black Market Karma - Comatose (Flower Power)

Black Market Karma are psychedelic and are ready to bring another dose of textures and sounds to your eager ears, you lucky people you!!

Taking influence from the 1960's psychedeIic and garage movements, you'll hear bits of The Velvet Underground and The Beatles in the BMK sound, cut with the later neo psych of the My Bloody Valentine and Spacemen 3.

After a couple of killer EP's and a ton of gigs across the UK and Europe their debut album 'Comatose' is finally out, released January 1st, 2011. Brimming with intergalactic narcotic swagger, the gang deliver a gently in-the-red mix of rib-rattling shoegaze and intricate sonic wonder.

And guess what?? The band are already back in the studio recording the next album. Check out the label (Flower Power Records) for downloads and other cool stuff!!

Flower Power Records

Radio Playlist 11th January 2012 

Sun Dial - 3000 Miles (Acid Yantra)
The Morning After Girls - Alone (Alone)
Black Market Karma - The Way It Was (Comatose)
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Tyrnaround - Colour Your Mind (Colour Your Mind EP)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze (BBC Sessions: 28-03-67)
Galaxies In The River - By The Crow Flies (Home From Above EP)
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Black Market Karma - All These Things (Comatose)
Ride - Drive Blind (Chelsea Girl EP)
Hypatia Lake - Only The Queen (can speak to the nine eyed rose of infinity) (Ouroboros)
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The Soft Hills - Chosen One (The Bird Is Coming Down To Earth)
Rancho Relaxo - Celestial Giveaway (Heavy Third Eye)
Psychemagik - Valley Of Paradise (12")
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Black Market Karma - Pulling Shapes (Comatose)