tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57590792012-01-12T02:10:17.835ZSkonrokkMusic, photos and everyday life + dash of random stuff.Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comBlogger12021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-40432144120164920002011-05-22T19:35:00.001Z2011-05-22T19:35:53.510ZMichael Jackson - Darling Dear (Stripped Mix) via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-79059999304558747832011-05-20T17:52:00.001Z2011-05-20T17:52:56.679ZRay Brown isolated electric bass part with James Brown 1969 via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-58428248706021482402011-05-18T00:46:00.001Z2011-05-18T00:46:31.666ZJaco Pastorius played briefly on the 1976 horror film Bloodstalkers via youtube.com Jaco played briefly on the 1976 horror film Bloodstalkers. Credits say “Music composed and conducted by Stan Webb” and lists Peter Graves as “Musical Coordinator”. Peter enlisted Jaco to play on a couple of brief interludes, accompanied by Bobby Economou on drums, Alex Darqui on piano, and Don Alias on percussion. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=552F5B1AB6A4627A Have Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-50977499015371766822011-04-28T21:31:00.001Z2011-04-28T21:31:31.420ZDerren Brown - Miracles for Sale via youtube.com With the cameras in hot pursuit, Derren faces his toughest project yet, going in search of an unsuspecting member of the British public prepared to adopt the guise of a pastor and miracle worker. His chosen one then has six months to learn the trade and flourish across the pond as a convincing pastor. The final phase of the volunteer's extraordinary challenge sees them Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-87808411355834087562011-04-10T23:43:00.001Z2011-04-10T23:43:35.064ZThe Animated Version of Tim Minchin’s ‘Storm’ - Now that's ENTERTAINMENT...! The Animated Version of Tim Minchin’s ‘Storm’ You can read the lyrics here. And Mad Art Lab has an interview with the creators!via friendlyatheist.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-23086822394376379502011-04-09T13:45:00.001Z2011-04-09T13:45:02.993ZMarcus Strickland - Portrait of Tracy via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-51241149069262594342011-03-25T15:38:00.003Z2011-03-25T21:53:58.945ZLoudness War Vs. Sales: The-Truth - Bringing Dynamics Back To Music Loudness War Vs. Sales: The-Truth On November 4, 2010, Earl Vickers presented his research paper at the 129th AES Convention in San Francisco with clear evidence that there is no connection between loudness and sales. (See the video below.) Earl is the first to admit that further research is need on the subject, but his conclusions are striking. Here are a few: Loudness is Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-68976886751183661492011-03-25T13:02:00.001Z2011-03-25T13:02:18.472ZDynamic Range Day 2011 Here's a short little bass theme I wrote for (or inspired by) the event. Theme for Ian I highly recommend that you check out http://dynamicrangeday.co.uk/ to read more about the subject. If you care about music then you care about the dynamic range. Right? ;) Spread the word: Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-73508799413861535462011-03-25T00:47:00.001Z2011-03-25T00:47:05.821ZTheme for Ian - moody bass theme in 7/8 for #DRD11 via dynamicrangeday.co.uk Theme for Ian by siggidori This is a short little improvised theme I wrote for (or was inspired by) Ian Shepherd and his Dynamic Range Day 2011 project and challenge (@DynamicRangeDay and #DRD11 on Twitter) The bass line is played on my fretted Lakland 5 string as are the harmonized lead lines. The harmonics where played on my fretless Zon Sonus 4 strSiggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-78397821155058977332011-03-01T14:12:00.001Z2011-03-01T14:12:04.033ZTwitter for Musicians | via Make It In Music Twitter for Musicians Image by inju This page collates all our most important posts on Twitter for Musicians and gives you a handy reference for best practice in Twitter music marketing. Our very comprehensive guide entitled ‘Top Twitter tips for Musicians‘ is where you should start as it covers everything you need to know about how Twitter should be a key part of your Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-68079941907076797252011-02-25T22:11:00.001Z2011-02-25T22:11:39.328ZCheck out my submission in the Amanda Palmer - Map Of Tasmania Remix Opportunity on Indaba Music Amanda F**king Palmer, the undisputed champion artist of the emerging music business scene, has found her way to Indaba to source remixes of her new collaboration with The Young Punx...and she's willing to pay the winner $1,000! "Map of Tasmania" - the devilishly clever, euphemistic single from her forthcoming album "Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under" (out January 21st) - has some Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-53773771232407663292011-02-25T10:36:00.001Z2011-02-25T10:36:53.989ZJoni/Jaco/Herbie/Williams/Alias - The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines (live) via youtube.com Joni Mitchell - vocals, Jaco Pastorius - bass, Herbie Hancock - piano, Tony Williams - drums, Don Alias - percussion. Very nice recording from Berkeley Jazz Festival, on May the 27th in 1979. Joni introduces the band after the initial applause. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-80095267131355342532011-02-21T22:39:00.001Z2011-02-21T22:39:38.367ZSnarky Puppy - The Good Man Deliver And The Best Is Blessed via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-29705170297036694092011-02-21T10:57:00.001Z2011-02-21T10:57:55.051ZGroundfloor (@Groundfloor_) week on Facebook - free downloads This week is Groundfloor week on Facebook! Today is the one month CD-release anniversary of the new album “...This Is What's Left Of It“. Therefore all you have to do is visit Groundfloor's Facebook page, press the “like“ button and then share it on your wall! Lucky fans will then get a FREE DOWNLOAD of the new album on bandcamp.com!!!via facebook.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groundfloor/Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-9428286262037595132011-02-20T20:02:00.001Z2011-02-20T20:02:15.668ZThe Cuong Vu Trio - Vina's Lullaby via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-69749971091540124042011-02-20T14:56:00.001Z2011-02-20T14:56:15.363ZPat Metheny & Jaco Pastorius - All The Things You Are via youtube.com Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius & Bob Moses live in 1974. Jaco was 22 and a half years old at the time of this performance. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-57246227863465665812011-02-20T14:30:00.001Z2011-02-20T14:30:30.173ZJaco Pastorius Big Band "Quietude" via youtube.com I've not heard this one before. Seems like he's wearing Ingrid's (?) dress :) Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-54431547567876557912011-02-20T14:19:00.001Z2011-02-20T14:19:59.098ZThierry Eliez solo piano performance of "Three views of a secret" by Jaco Pastorius via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-14343789657147119472011-02-18T15:23:00.001Z2011-02-18T15:23:37.385Z"There is only right now..." - Charlie Haden via facebook.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-53383651523974729232011-02-18T14:31:00.001Z2011-02-18T14:31:15.775ZRadiohead - Lotus Flower via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-7671110451760235882011-02-14T14:53:00.001Z2011-02-14T14:53:03.531ZGrammy winner Esperanza Spalding: Tiny Desk Concert : NPR via npr.org Set List "Little Fly" "Midnight Sun" "Apple Blossom" Personnel Esperanza Spalding (bass and vocals) Ricardo Vogt (guitar) Sara Caswell (violin) Lois Martin (viola) Jody Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-60409270834184650162011-02-13T22:32:00.002Z2011-02-13T22:36:42.930ZRadiohead - Live From The Basement [Full Show]via youtube.com Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-75605770990425397542011-02-13T20:30:00.001Z2011-02-13T20:30:48.147ZPro Tools Software: Multitrack Drum Editing, Part 2 via avid.com Copyright 2011 Avid Technology, Inc. Find a Reseller Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-65875186975018656932011-02-08T00:06:00.001Z2011-02-08T00:06:29.201ZMoon Into Blood on Vimeo via vimeo.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-52049204605219268122011-02-05T19:09:00.001Z2011-02-05T19:09:01.347ZMatthew Garrison: Core Matter What's next? That's the beauty. Forget classification, which doesn't mean shit anymore. It's about: where are we going? What can we do? How can we make this happen? via allaboutjazz.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-53965455419334090842011-01-29T21:39:00.001Z2011-01-29T21:39:09.371Z"What's Goin' On" Marvin Gaye - Multitrack - via Bobby Owsinski's Big Picture Production Blog "What's Goin' On" Marvin Gaye - Multitrack Today we'll take a look at the individual tracks of the multitrack of Marvin Gaye's seminal hit "What's Goin' On." The song was recorded at a low point in Marvin's career. Depressed over his partner Tammi Terrell's death, he was about to quit music and try his hand at pro football with a tryout with the Detroit Lions, when Obie Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-14484375399141259902011-01-24T22:41:00.001Z2011-01-24T22:41:19.760ZLast Days Of The Arctic by RAX - Video with photos from master photographer RAX via youtube.com LAST DAYS OF THE ARCTIC, photographs by "RAX" Ragnar Axelsson, documents the vanishing Inuit hunting culture in Greenland and Baffin Island, Canada, caused by global warming, environmental, and cultural changes. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-9186728615680298462011-01-23T13:34:00.001Z2011-01-23T13:34:04.187ZJaco Pastorius demo of "John & Mary" via youtube.com All bass.... Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-18207954852808776312011-01-23T13:18:00.001Z2011-01-23T13:18:34.800ZJaco Pastorius - BBC Radio Documentary - Part 2 via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-57751592876814739762011-01-23T12:13:00.001Z2011-01-23T12:13:11.745ZBBC documentary about Jaco Pastorius - Part 1 via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-71351144214934252952011-01-22T02:03:00.001Z2011-01-22T02:03:59.222ZRicky Gervais: Atheism Shouldn't Offend - CNN via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-60755521345791230112011-01-20T20:48:00.001Z2011-01-20T20:48:25.970Z● Victor Bailey Birdland bass solo ● via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-11114244614202750422011-01-17T00:52:00.001Z2011-01-17T00:52:34.305ZWAKE UP EVERYBODY - HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES (1975) via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-28510469936944173072011-01-17T00:48:00.001Z2011-01-17T00:48:29.942ZWake Up Everybody via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-80878883633024169642011-01-15T00:59:00.001Z2011-01-15T00:59:22.604ZJohn Legend - Making of "Shine" via youtube.com This resonates. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-34992704301514535402011-01-07T21:54:00.001Z2011-01-07T21:54:42.155ZSheryl Crow - Sign Your Name - Terence Trent D'arby via youtube.com via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-15191639415532088872011-01-07T21:40:00.001Z2011-01-07T21:40:18.163ZEsperanza Spalding - "Wild Is The Wind" [live] via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-24564550291041195362011-01-06T22:41:00.001Z2011-01-06T22:41:51.893ZWild is the wind - David Bowie - Live at the BBC via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-25598423159747536282011-01-06T22:28:00.001Z2011-01-06T22:28:23.333ZNina Simone - Wild Is The Wind (Original) via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-5152292629799516352010-12-26T22:35:00.001Z2010-12-26T22:35:31.034ZPictures of the year 2010 | Reuters.com Photo 150 / 150 Farmer Thorarinn Olafsson tries to lure his horse back to the stable as a cloud of black ash looms overhead in Drangshlid 2 at Eyjafjoll April 17, 2010. REUTERS/Ingolfur Juliusson via reuters.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-14211925395922479912010-12-20T23:55:00.001Z2010-12-20T23:55:39.758ZNew music by Danish trumpet player and vocalist HC Erbs – Last.fm New music by Danish trumpet player and vocalist HC Erbs Hello friends and music lovers. l just wanted to recommend this album here: Don't Wear It Out by HC Erbs. HC Erbs played trumpet on the Menn Ársins album (12 Steps to the Liquor Store & Allt að gerast. Don't Wear It Out is a great sounding album with melodic jazzy pop songs. Good songs and very well produced. Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-83487952953956919792010-12-17T00:10:00.001Z2010-12-17T00:10:39.329ZRyuichi Sakamoto - Bibo no Aozora (From "Babel" OST) via vimeo.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-68106576831758301352010-12-16T00:54:00.001Z2010-12-16T00:54:27.658ZOpen-mindedness A look at some of the flawed thinking that prompts people who believe in certain non-scientific concepts to advise others who don't to be more open-minded.via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-34931502694787810882010-12-16T00:41:00.001Z2010-12-16T00:41:13.420ZSkepticism is a Virtue via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-29025258260855763182010-12-15T19:07:00.001Z2010-12-15T19:07:01.569ZJames Brown - Mother Popcorn (1969) via youtube.com Via Christian McBride on Facebook[Wanna know why I love James Brown so much? Just watch this video. Easily James Brown at his peak. No dancers, no special effects, no pyrotechnics, just a man and his band KILLING IT....DEAD!!] Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-39567695514382220882010-12-15T16:44:00.001Z2010-12-15T16:44:25.479Zvia The Source - Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Microphone Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Microphone 1. Which type? Condenser, dynamic, shotgun, stereo pair…? Studio condenser mics have large diaphragms, typically 1”, for high sensitivity and a wide frequency range which is ideal for recording vocals, acoustic guitar or similar instruments. They also come with a range of different pick-up patterns: cardioid is the commonest and the pattern isSiggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-40689406499237464502010-12-15T13:34:00.001Z2010-12-15T13:34:38.412ZJohn McLaughlin - Heart Of Things - Mr. D.C. Part 2 - Killer bass solo by Matt Garrison! via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-91817943970444883172010-12-14T02:42:00.001Z2010-12-14T02:42:44.205ZThe Best Photos from TIME 2010 - Photo Essays - TIME The Best Photos from TIME 2010 Next Back 7 of 29 Next Back Volcanic Eruption in IcelandPhotographed by Ragnar Th Sigurdsson / Arctic ImagesEyjafjallajokull's eruption lights up the Icelandic sky. It was an awesome spectacle, but the ash that followed created a Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-21452920353153878472010-12-14T02:24:00.001Z2010-12-14T02:24:46.239ZWikiRebels - The Documentary via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-45706810890129014632010-12-13T03:45:00.001Z2010-12-13T03:45:07.715ZRichard Dawkins Plays the Piano - "Earth History in C Major" via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-46911296610816805292010-12-13T00:46:00.001Z2010-12-13T00:46:51.525ZWikiRebels: The Must Watch Wikileaks Documentary [Video] WikiRebels: The Must Watch Wikileaks Documentary [Video] WikiRebels, the Documentary Posted on Dec 12th, 2010 by Leon Pals WikiLeaks has provided us all with a great deal of news of late. The videos below provide the background story to the organisation and while disturbing at times, is quite simply a must watch. The documentary is made by Swedish SVT, a Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-49891011938317721202010-12-06T23:59:00.001Z2010-12-06T23:59:04.114ZJoni Mitchell: Hejira, Live in Japan with Pino Palladino on the fretless bass via notreble.com I never thought I’d hear a version of Hejira without Jaco and love it. But then Pino Palladino proved me wrong with this incredible live performance of the title track to Joni’s 1976 album by the same name. Doesn’t hurt that Wayne Shorter joins in either. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-34205992736799049932010-12-05T01:43:00.001Z2010-12-05T01:43:11.606ZWhat Is Out There? - The Story of Science via youtube.com Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_ik7lDWRo&feature=&p=DE50651CAEDD4662&index=... Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-37119493070805377342010-12-04T19:02:00.001Z2010-12-04T19:02:40.027ZThe random 15 (or 20) songs meme on Facebook Joe Henderson – Our Thing Listening now Billy Cobham – Sorcery 15 minutes ago John Zorn – Suicidal Tendency 17Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-77784442434159109642010-12-02T22:35:00.001Z2010-12-02T22:35:10.472ZPaxman Meets Hitchens: A Newsnight Special (1/2) via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-26469967577106026752010-12-02T21:31:00.001Z2010-12-02T21:31:10.303ZJaco Pastorius - 2010 Hollywood FAME Posthumous via youtube.com Almost 25 years after his death, Jaco Pastorius still appears on magazine covers several times per year. His absence from this earth does not diminish his memory or his influence on multiple generations of bass guitarists. This video as a rare display of his work and the diverse nature of his various styles of playing. The 2010 Hollywood F.A.M.E. are proud to present Jaco Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-2196742387757885162010-12-01T21:54:00.001Z2010-12-01T21:54:35.823ZMost intresting via flickr.com Here's a slide show of my most interesting photos on flickr according to the flickr algorithm Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-36358188065902095462010-11-28T22:43:00.001Z2010-11-28T22:43:22.842ZJim Black's AlasNoAxis - Maybe via youtube.com Live at A Vaulx Jazz 2009, Vaulx-en-Vilen, FranceChris Speed- tenor sax, Hilmar Jensson- guitar, Skuli Sverrisson- bass, Jim Black- drumsFilm by Jean Marc Birraux, Nomade Productions with participation from Mezzotheir latest cd "Houseplant" available on Winter & Winter Recordingshttp://www.winterandwinter.comhttp://www.jimblack.comhttp://www.myspace.com/alasnoaxismusicvia Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-39253885989878887292010-11-26T18:33:00.001Z2010-11-26T18:33:03.703ZJaco Pastorius - Bass Solo (Live in Santa Cruz) via youtube.com I've heard many. But I hadn't heard this one until now! :) Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-61605098442644579562010-11-21T20:39:00.001Z2010-11-21T20:39:58.993ZThe Space In Between - Janek Gwizdala - @JanekGwizdala digital download on @Bandcamp via janekgwizdala.bandcamp.com I'm so used to bands and artist having the "pay what you like" option available, that I was thinking about what I would like to pay for the album. I was thinking $14 ... then I didn't get the option :-p .... oh well, I guess I could buy it again then :) Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-12555008553259025402010-11-17T00:47:00.001Z2010-11-17T00:47:11.251ZThe Musician’s Social Media Food Pyramid | DIY Musician The Musician’s Social Media Food Pyramid November 10, 2010{ 8 Comments } Posted by Ariel Hyatt – Tuesday, 9 November, 2010 It happens to me all of the time when I teach artists social media. The face goes blank, the frustration begins to settle in and then the artist says it: “I just don’t have anything interesting to say.” REALLY? I’m shocked by this every time. You Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-17513545550603339452010-10-20T00:03:00.001Z2010-10-20T00:03:21.051ZA Look At The Death Of The Record Industry In 1980 2010.10.19 A Look At The Death Of The Record Industry In 1980 If you had your doubts that the 'sky is falling' on the record industry, this video will seal the deal. Growth is slowing; there aren't enough super-sellers to bring revenue back. Albums are over shipped and stores are sending them back. Fans have access to too much free music. Rock is no longer viable. Fans Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-16725655603850392652010-10-18T12:50:00.001Z2010-10-18T12:50:18.847ZLack of belief in gods via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-39458475640904487292010-10-17T14:52:00.001Z2010-10-17T14:52:04.619ZThe Adrian Belew Power Trio at Rockpalast via blip.tv Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-6417413858156084722010-10-15T12:11:00.001Z2010-10-15T12:11:33.713ZChanging Education Paradigms - by Sir Ken Robinson - RSA Animate via youtube.com This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-83738443233991242852010-10-15T00:36:00.001Z2010-10-15T00:36:32.283ZRichard Dawkins on 'Real Time' with Bill Maher Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-38441440517626338962010-10-13T13:45:00.001Z2010-10-13T13:45:37.664ZPat Metheny - The Orchestrion EPK via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-73029137111033213962010-10-09T20:27:00.001Z2010-10-09T20:27:11.218ZJustice for Jason? - Metallica - Blackened w/ enhanced ORIGINAL bass via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-60983030618444632442010-10-09T20:22:00.001Z2010-10-09T20:22:33.643ZJustice for Jason Metallica - Blackened w/ enhanced ORIGINAL bass via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-87548080897588537412010-10-08T13:54:00.001Z2010-10-08T13:54:02.450ZChristopher Hitchens - The Best of the Hitchslap via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-53211595651052837572010-10-08T13:38:00.001Z2010-10-08T13:38:12.321ZPursuit of the Woman with the Feathered Hat - Viktoria Mullova/Matthew Barley Ensemble via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-69871978836112399352010-10-01T22:56:00.001Z2010-10-01T22:56:21.395ZThe Secrets of Scientology BBC1 28 September 2010Reporter John Sweeney's last investigation into the Church of Scientology resulted in an explosive confrontation with church officials. This time, in a Panorama Special, one of those officials has turned whistleblower to help him reveal the dark secrets of the church, which boasts Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its devotees.via youtube.com Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-34722412266076534652010-10-01T00:41:00.001Z2010-10-01T00:41:22.205ZBang Goes The Theory: Richard Dawkins on Eye Evolution via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-25942087345851243722010-09-26T22:06:00.001Z2010-09-26T22:06:16.505ZLast Chance to Say Goodbye by Menn Ársins - fretless bass solo - Transcription Last Chance to Say Goodbye by Menn Ársins Last Chance to Say Goodbye by Menn Ársins This is a transcription of my fretless bass solo ft. on the Menn Ársins song "Last Chance to Say Goodbye from the Menn Ársins (debut) CD.You can listen to the song at:Soundcloud.com (full preview)www.last.fm/music/Menn+%c3%81rsins/_/Last+Chance+to+say+g...mennarsins.bandcamp.comSiggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-77859200952639125772010-09-19T18:15:00.001Z2010-09-19T18:15:50.124ZRichard Dawkins' Speech at Protest the Pope march via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-35079171914140448972010-09-07T09:22:00.001Z2010-09-07T09:22:11.389Z"Uprising" - Muse Isolated Tracks - via Bobby Owsinski's Big Picture Blog Today we'll be analyzing something a bit more modern than usual. It's "Uprising" by Muse, from their 5th studio album The Resistance. This was the first single off that 2009 album, which was recorded in Italy and topped the charts in 19 countries. The single also topped Billboard's Alternative Songs chart for 17 weeks. This track consists of drums, vocals and bass. 1) The bass is from a Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-74705725135129933652010-09-05T21:28:00.001Z2010-09-05T21:28:43.950ZWill Lee & Steve Gadd - Jam Session via notreble.com This video proves it: good bass and good drums is all you need. Bassist Will Lee and drummer Steve Gadd do a nice little jam, with some commentary by Gadd on the drum/bass relationship. Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-84200066038953553332010-09-03T21:00:00.001Z2010-09-03T21:00:19.685ZLiving Colour - Nothingness via youtube.com This is actually the only Living Colour song I've ever played/covered live. :p Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-31375733847838800172010-09-03T17:38:00.001Z2010-09-03T17:38:26.658ZLiving Colour - Cult Of Personality via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-27038826962990242982010-09-03T17:28:00.001Z2010-09-03T17:28:40.444ZJames Brown - Payback and Cold Sweat. Zaire 1974. Danny Ray Presents . via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-13296414055394162010-08-31T18:07:00.001Z2010-08-31T18:07:33.185ZKing Curtis & The Kingpins: Memphis Soul Stew Today’s special is “Memphis Soul Stew”, with about a half a tea cup of bass from Jerry Jemmott. Listen to the band move, watch the people groove y’all. Related Articles Ridin’ Thumb: King Curtis & The Kingpins Jerry Jemmott Workshop More: Jerry Jemmott via notreble.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-41425009280943290172010-08-16T21:36:00.001Z2010-08-16T21:36:26.992ZVIDEO | Changing Clocks - I'll Be Back This Summer I'll Be Back This Summer by Changing Clocks This music video was created using photos licensed under the Creative Commons, all sourced from Flickr.com via changingclocks.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-27598891747459038202010-08-15T10:57:00.001Z2010-08-15T10:57:12.534ZCharlie Rose Interviews Christopher Hitchens http://charlierose.http.internapcdn.net/charlierose/digitalgrill_content/0813..."},"plugins":{"controls":{"borderRadius":"0px","timeBgColor":"#555555","buttonOverColor":"#f01422","durationColor":"#ffffff","sliderColor":"#64282a","bufferColor":"#902a27","volumeSliderGradient":"none","backgroundColor":"#0c0303","timeColor":"#f8201b","progressGradient":"medium","tooltipColor":"#5F747C","Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-40775406709901095542010-08-11T19:59:00.001Z2010-08-11T19:59:57.705ZThat Mitchell and Webb Look - Richard Dawkins That Mitchell and Webb Look - Richard Dawkins Aired August 10, 2010 on BBC via atheistmedia.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-32850347216353347122010-08-10T22:52:00.001Z2010-08-10T22:52:13.292ZHoly smokes, Moscow « Flickr Blog Our thoughts go out to those who are in Moscow and parts of Russia currently affected by a massive heat wave causing immense forest fires. We hope cooler days are coming soon and your beautiful cities get some respite. For more photos, you can search on “Moscow and smog”. Photos from Chemeris, Zub4ik, Nickitos and nevertorun.via blog.flickr.net Posted via email from Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-11148284904301365972010-08-10T18:32:00.001Z2010-08-10T18:32:01.637ZJames Jamerson Isolated Bass James Jamerson Isolated Bass Yesterday I talked about how Paul McCartney was, in my opinion, the most innovative bass player in rock besides James Jamerson. It wouldn't be fair not to listen to Jamerson after listening to Paul, so here are a number of Motown hits featuring Jamerson's signature bass playing. Of course, Jamerson was one of the mainstays of the Motown house Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-45911733125375184712010-08-10T18:09:00.001Z2010-08-10T18:09:06.563Z"Come Together" Track Dissection "Come Together" Track Dissection Here's a great track dissection from a BBC documentary on The Beatles that features Come Together from their Abbey Road album. It does a pretty good job of describing how the song was put together track-wise, although I wish we could've heard more of each track. A few things I noticed: 1) Listen how out of tune George's guitar is. 2)Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-43371335876518555542010-08-10T18:02:00.001Z2010-08-10T18:02:08.124ZPaul McCartney Bass Lines Paul McCartney Bass Lines Paul McCartney has never gotten nearly enough credit for his innovations as a bass player. I personally believe that he's the most influential bass player of the rock age besides Motown's James Jamerson. Like Jamerson, McCartney playing evolved into mini-melodies, being part hook and part counterpoint to the rest of the instruments in the band.Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-20543012318106565822010-08-09T19:43:00.001Z2010-08-09T19:43:33.402ZStevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Funky Live Version) via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-22922357441366211382010-08-09T19:00:00.001Z2010-08-09T19:00:24.718ZBrand New Moods: Rush: new single Rush: new single RushCaravan/BU2B(2010)320 KbpsTime: 10:03New Rush single. A legendary band returns so, watch out people, do not miss this. What more need to be said? Ha yes, the new Rush album will be released sometimes next year and it'll be called Clockworks and Angels. Let's hope that it's as good as Snakes and Arrows which demontrated a real return to form for the Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-34686388019524416992010-08-06T08:15:00.001Z2010-08-06T08:15:07.569ZHitchens on cancer diagnosis: 'Why not me?' « - CNN.com Blogs Program Note: Anderson's interview with author Christopher Hitchens on his cancer diagnosis and whether it has changed his thoughts on God will air tonight on AC360° at 10pm ET. Watch a sneak preview below. Anderson Cooper I just flew down to Washington to talk with author Christopher Hitchens. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in June, and is currently undergoing chemotherapySiggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-20258849646374479222010-08-04T09:51:00.001Z2010-08-04T09:51:32.006ZImpact! Coronal Mass Ejection Hits Earth : Discovery News This is an aurora resulting from the Aug. 3 geomagnetic storm. Facing North from Silkeborg, Denmark, Jesper Grønne photographed this beautiful scene using a Canon 5D II camera. Credit: Jesper Grønne. It's hard to imagine the magnetic battle that's ensuing above my head right now, especially during this hot and calm Southern Californian day. But over Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-71692681875357637932010-08-01T15:50:00.001Z2010-08-01T15:50:28.996Z"Panama" Backing Track - Van Halen "Panama" Backing Track - Van Halen Staying with our Backing Track theme for the week, here's one from a rock radio standard - Van Halen's "Panama," off of their album entitled 1984. In this case we'll be listening to the everything but the guitar, although you can still hear a little of it in there as leakage. Here's a few interesting things to listen for. 1) The drums Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-20431445547067897512010-07-27T12:35:00.001Z2010-07-27T12:35:55.389ZAllan Holdsworth - Letters Of Marque (ft. Skúli Sverrisson on bass (solo)) via youtube.com Allan Holdsworth - Live at The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA, October 7, 1992.Allan Holdsworth - GuitarGary Husband - DrumsSteve Hunt - KeysSkuli Sverrison - Bass Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-48684901815952176732010-07-26T17:53:00.002Z2010-07-26T23:00:17.776ZIs This Thing On Podcast: Is This Thing On? Podcast Number 41 Jazz special!! via isthisthingonpodcast.blogspot.com Ok Jazzers, have Got a podcast for you? Packed full of lovely jazz from he likes of Sunna Gunnlaugs from Iceland, The Jason Parker Quartet from Seattle USA, Rainier Straschill from Germany, Fleeting Silence from the USA, Sigurdor Gudmundsson from Iceland, The Matt Erion Trio from the USA and me from good old England!I sound a bit tired Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-57443463331023426952010-07-26T14:58:00.001Z2010-07-26T14:58:42.468ZStephen Fry on the Joys of Swearing - [Fucking brilliant as usual!] via youtube.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-73280813230512034962010-07-26T12:11:00.001Z2010-07-26T12:11:14.370ZPenn Jillette | Magician | Big Think via bigthink.com Penn Jillette is an American magician, comedian, and author, and is half of "Penn and Teller." Jillette began his career as a juggler, graduating from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and in 1981 he teamed up with his friend Teller for a famous off-Broadway show. Since 2003, Penn and Teller have hosted the popular television show "Penn & Teller: Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-44034753468477358382010-07-11T19:10:00.001Z2010-07-11T19:10:35.164ZThe Beatles - Helter Skelter At Studio via youtube.com The Beatles recorded the song multiple times during the The White Album sessions. During the 18 July, 1968 sessions, a version of the song lasting 27 minutes and 11 seconds was recorded, although this version is rather slow and hypnotic, differing greatly from the volume and rawness of the album version. Another recording from the same day was edited down to 4:37 for Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-3207601132073204922010-07-07T14:45:00.001Z2010-07-07T14:45:56.031ZChris Lord-Alge - quote I would rather compress a vocal hard to get some personality out. It's like putting a snazzy jacket on a guy when he goes out at night — it adds attitude. via mixonline.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759079.post-76245673741817408142010-07-06T23:37:00.001Z2010-07-06T23:37:53.768ZPeter Gabriel - Listening Wind via petergabriel.com Posted via email from Sigurdór's posterous Siggidórihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17806302995310292417noreply@blogger.com