Prince - When Eye Lay My Hands On U - The Forum 2011 04 21 9:15pm

This is the first song, nearly 25 minutes, Prince performed Thursday night. I shot this with my droid phone. Btw, Tambourines were sold last night for $80! Tickets, however, were only $25.

VOTD: Trentemøller - Sycamore Feeling (Official Video)

As posted the other day on http://blip.fm/shok, I have found one of my favorite albums of the year, Into The Great Wide Yonder, which comes from Trentemøller. This is his second release, which is a shift from his mainly synthetic first album, singles and remixes, which I also loved, to an organic blend with electronics, where we find a range of gritty twang guitars, ethereal soundscapes, rocking drums and a host of wet whispery sexy vocals.

The first single, Sycamore Feeling features breathy female vocals in the vein of Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star & Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields with the yesteryear sound from 4ad, Creation Records, Beggars Banquet and Mute Records atop a fresh pulse.

Ascertain you BUY this album, which is due for release in USA on the 6th of August.

VOTD: Skunk Anansie - Charity

This song is oddly in my top songs of all time list. The combination of the loud and hard intensity with the balance of the delicate intimate passages. I literally am moved to a tear every time I hear this anthem.

If you are unfamiliar with Skunk Anansie, I recommend "Selling Jesus" as another song. The song and band are highlighted in the 1995 film, "Strange Days".

VOTD: Jessica Rabbit - Why Don't You Do Right?

This is such a fun Peggy Lee cover from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I played it last Thursday at Kung Pao Kitty and it had a good reaction. Perhaps Juliette and I will have to cover this for a Red Light District live number ;) Where were you in 1988 when this film was released?



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VOTD: DO NOT INVITE THIS GIRL TO YOUR WEDDING!

DO NOT INVITE THIS GIRL TO YOUR WEDDING!

Please click the link to view video http://bit.ly/dwND5T



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VOTD: Do not Trust Profile Pictures! Even Monsta$ can look loverly

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SOTD: Zeitmahl & Alexandria - Better Than You

Song Of The Day: This is from a while ago, & perhaps has aged like a fine wine & not like an old tuna sammich!

Click the arrow to download or use this link: http://bit.ly/zmlbty

Zeitmahl & Alexandria - Better Than You.mp3  by  fdaallday

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VOTD: Alan Wilder joins Martin Gore in Depeche Mode!!!

It is no secret that I have an affinity for the music of Martin Gore, particularly his Depeche Mode songs that were orchestrated by the handy work or Alan Wilder.

It was nearly two decades ago when they last worked together on "Songs of Faith & Devotion. Alan left the band after their extensive two year world tour. It was a sad surprise for any fan of the band and his role in the Depeche Mode music machine would be noticed in the subsequent album releases.

Last week, Alan joined Martin on stage for the first time since at their performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity series, which brings amazing bands to perform each year, raising money and awareness regarding children and young adults with cancer. This year performers include Them Crooked Vultures, The Specials, Noel Fielding, The Who, The Horrors & Suede.

Here is Alan Wilder & Martin Gore performing their soundcheck of "Somebody" together!


Below is a short overview of the show with succinct dialogue from both Martin & Alan.


Here is video from the performance!!!!





Bonus video: "One Caress" with strings!

via SlicingEyeBalls blog, which has a slew of footage from this performance posted


Have a great day and enjoy LOST this evening!

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VOTD: Chris Corner and Simon Le Bon - The Chauffeur

This should start your day more effectively than a large bowl of wheaties!

2003 Chris Corner (Sneaker Pimps/ IAMX) & Simon LeBon (Duran Duran)


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Droid 2.1 Android this week

As you may have heard yesterday via Motorola's announcements on the web, including their FaceCraque page, they will begin rolling out the updated 2.1 Android operating system to their phones over the air.

The updates will include everything which is on the Nexus's 2.1 OS apart from the LIVE (animated) wallpaper and the new launcher, however, there are ROMS that work for Droid already to do this.

I am awaiting Flash 10.1 for the phone (check the official video for this) and more multi-touch apps. So far, there are browsers such as Dolphin, Google Maps and music apps.

http://www.sholes.info/howto-install-and-update-sprecovery

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SOTD: West Indian Girl - Solar Eyes (Solarized by Shok Mix)

Today's FREE song is a remix I created for West Indian Girl. Yes, Trent Reznor is tied to the singer. Factoid: I was given the parts for the song by band member, Amy White (keys) at the local 711 parking lot.

Download the mp3 http://bit.ly/WIGrmx

West Indian Girl - Solar Eyes (Solarized by Shok Mix)  by  fdaallday

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Free mp3: Zombie Girl - Creepy Crawler (Shok's Horror Pop Remix)

FREE SONG DOWNLOAD OF THE DAY.
Zombie Girl - Creepy Crawler (Shok's Horror Pop Remix)

Created in 2008 after touring as their drummer, I added my bass guitar, kept vocals & few original sounds. Download http://bit.ly/ZGCCrmx

Zombie Girl - Creepy Crawler (Shok's Horror Pop Mix)  by  fdaallday

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VOTD: Blame It On The Rain

The rain has ceased momentarily, but the sky is white. Heading to work at Universal in a few. Have a great day!



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VOTD: The XX - Basic Space

It has been a grey / gray & rainy day here in Hollywood. I had a good time last night @ Absinthe & Magic night at Kung Pao Kitty. Thank you to everyone! The event is certainly growing!

Keeping with the mellow Friday February rain day, here is a fine video from The XX, who created one of my favorite albums of 2009.



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SOTD: Fun Lovin Criminals 1997 remix

SOTD: Here is another song to download for free. It is one of my first remix jobs and was for Fun Lovin Criminals (EMI/Capitol) 1997

Direct Download link: http://bit.ly/rmxflc

Fun Lovin Criminals - The FLC (Shok Mix)  by  fdaallday

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VOTD: IAMX - My Secret Friend (w/ Imogen Heap)

Enjoy this video from the third release of IAMX, where Imogen Heap makes an appearance!

Take a peek onto creator, Chris Corner's interesting IAMX site about himself and the rest of his live band for IAMX on http://www.unfall.co.uk



Btw, if you are in or around Hollywood this Saturday,
there is a fantastic art opening at UltraStar Gallery,
Erotic Art School: Art Students Gone Bad
I am curating the music. This will be a great time!



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Trailer of The Day: The Lovely Bones (Peter Jackson)

While you may or may not be a fan of Peter Jackson, a fan of the two-season series, "Dead Like Me" or the actors, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Weisz, the visuals for the following film spark my interest and perhaps yours as well.

The story, written by Alice Sebold (raised in Philadelphia suburbs), is about a girl who is murdered and in her afterlife, watches over her family and killer.



While the film was initially set for a December 11th release, it will be nationwide for the 10th of January 2010. That date sounds like the far future... Did you ever see or read 2010, the 2001 sequel?

The Lovely Bones on IMDB
Alice Sebold on Wikipedia

There is another adaptation of Alice's story to film, Anghel sa lupa, one from the Philippines, and it is available on Netflix and Amazon.

This is a quick reminder about Friday and it being FREE FRIDAYS @ Boardners brought to you by RevellShok.

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VOTD: Peter Fox, who? Peter Fox you!

VIDEOS OF THE DAY

During my sessions yesterday, Mark Miller, the Steel Guitarists that David brought to the studio, showed us the following videos. I was impressed with the first one... the second one might even be better!!!

Peter Fox is a German artist who combines many styles.
Please check the amazingly synchronized drum core at the end of the 1st video! I am SERIOUS here.... make sure to watch both videos... at least enough to get the idea... dark powerful orchestral strokes, marching and groovy drums, moving bass and excellently crafted videos with snazzy tunes!


Reminder: check the amazingly synchronized drum core at the end of the video!



If you are in Hollywood or near:


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VOTD: Birds on Wires photo becomes MUSIC

Jarbas Agnelli saw the following photo of birds on wires in a newspaper. He cut out the picture and created a song using the birds as notes. The video featured is what transpired.

"Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to make a song, using the exact location of the birds as notes (no Photoshop edit). I knew it wasn't the most original idea in the universe. I was just curious to hear what melody the birds were creating."

Birds on the Wires from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.

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I just saw the film, 9, and it was a 4!

I have just arrived home from my walk from The Arclight Cinemas, where I saw the midnight screening of 9, the new Tim Burton film. I have been excited to see this film since last year, when I first learned about it. It was also on my list of films I have wanted to see in 2009.

I give 9 a 4 or perhaps a 4.5 as a whole. The visuals were certainly worthy of a 9 or even 10, however the story lacks in so many ways that I will NOT go into as I do not want to tell the story. The voice acting was a celebrity cast, which I tend to not really care about either way. Was it because I have seen this story before in other places? Is it because the short story upon which the film is based is richer? Is it because I saw UP yesterday and that film is now in my top films I have ever seen? Could be.

I did enjoy nods to other films, the visuals and such and even though I was not so moved by this film, perhaps you will be and it certainly has fantastic visual and audio effects making it a film you can enjoy in the theatre.

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