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Yes Co-Founder Chris Squire Dies

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[Cemego]: Thought I would add to this posting.
Chris Squire was one of the most precise bass players to exist. This man was a machine. Reviews of his life don’t really show how prolific he was.

Along with Yes, and his solo album (Fish Out of Water) which is INCREDIBLE, he worked with most of Trevor Horn’s produced material (Art of Noise, Seal, Grace Jones, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood). It seems he was Trevor’s ‘go-to’ bassist. Also his bands Conspiracy (with Billy Sherwood), XYZ (with Jimmy Page), and Esquire (a band he created with his wife at the time) are not mentioned very often. He also did some writing and playing with Billy Sherwood’s band, World Trade, as well. Also, let us not forget the (imho) EXCELLENT Squackett album (with Steve Hackett from Genesis). He was the shining light of Yes, but just an incredible player all around.

This man is beyond compare on his instrument. A great loss!

Here is the first track of the Squackett (Chris Squire/Steve Hackett) album, “A Life Within A Day”. Crank this up and listen to the bass playing in the bridge/freak out section (beginning at 3:20) in the middle. For best results, dont watch the video (I think it distracts from the enjoyment of the song)… Please, just listen. He was amazing.

Here is one of my all time favorite Yes songs, “Parallels” exclusively written by Chris Squire. The video is some recording session video mixed with other bits. I think the person that cobbled the footage together and glued it to the studio recording did a passable job with it. Once again, disregard video and listen to music and especially, listen to the bass playing. It’s rockin out with a pipe organ! Too awesome!

Here he is with Billy Sherwood as a member of Conspiracy. The first song is a Conspiracy song (Days of Wonder). The last two (which are incredible) are from his solo album Fish Out of Water. This video made me smile and tear up. 3 good tracks representing a great musician.

FINALLY, at the (Prince’s Trust) Trevor Horn Tribute concert, he performs with part of Yes and Trevor does a great introduction. The introduction song (called “Cinema”) is awesome. This is a ripping set to watch and hear.

Thank you Chef Jeff for starting this post!

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The Second CHOB Album Has (Crash) Landed!

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The triumphant return of the Hozpitality spin-off, Chob. Pushing the limits, of their former ambient/sound painting foundation, Chob incorporates more rhythms and sonic textures of radiance, and sinister darkness. Dive into the sea of exploration with the sonic exploitation of Chob II.

Track List

  1. Morning Fog on The Docks (5:18)
  2. Some Fussypooting (3:28)
  3. Organstwa (3:53)
  4. Sub Marine (5:26)
  5. Somethingness (5:29)
  6. Calculated Mechanations (3:55)
  7. Some of These Days (2:31)
  8. Metrocentric (3:13)
  9. The Stampede of Legislature (1:57)
  10. Pelvic Thrust (2:13)
  11. Evening Mist on The Pier (2:10)

Personnel:

Bitchin Bob: Guitar, Synth, Phone, Tablet, Percussion
CeMeGo: Bass, Synth, Phone, Percussion
Brian: Synth, Phone

Tools used:

Ableton Live 9 Suite (too complicated!)
Adobe Audition (too useful unfortunately!)
Caustic (Phone App)
Custom Built Joe Kaufman Fender Stratocaster
Fender Aerodyne Bass
Korg Electribe Sampler 2
Korg Mini-KP
Korg Kaossilator Pro
Korg Kaossilator
Korg MicroKey
Sony Acid Pro 7
Synchroid (Phone App)

Click here to download the album in a zip file with cover art (39 megs).

We still don’t make money off of this crap. We do it for pleasure! The best compensation would be a comment or review right here on this blog again. Chob thanks YOU (and your Somethingness)!

CHOB, Hozpitality, Music Sound Noise Audio, WMOM

Eighth Release from Hozpitality!!! We’re BACK!

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Hozpitality-To Go

Inspired by this quote:

My interest in making music has been to create something that does not exist that I would like to listen to, not because I wanted a job as a musician. I wanted to hear music that had not yet happened, by putting together things that suggested a new thing which did not yet exist. It’s like having a ready-made formula if you are able to read it.

— Brian Eno

Track List

  1. Synchroid Inclusion (2:30)
    CeMeGo “barely” tries to play bass guitar on this one.  This uses the Synchroid phone application for bleep bleep music fun.
  2. Waka Waka (3:41)
    A pre-built rhythm on the Korg Electribe S causes Brian and CeMeGo to break out in a crazy jam.  Brian plays the spooky atmospheric phone app Caustic.
  3. Nicky Anus (3:21)
    MsNeeBo tells the story of what it would be like to be married to a guy named Nicky Anus.  This also happens to be her fictitious hockey player in NHL 2014 for the PlayStation.
  4. The Mean Streets (8:12)
    Another pre-built rhythm on the Korg Electribe S.  Brian does the spooky atmosphere and occaisional melody on the phone app Caustic.  CeMeGo pointlessly mashes pads on the Electribe and Kaossilator.
  5. Hipster Roller Rink (2:43)
    Started as an instrumental track by CeMeGo.  MsNeeBo and Bitchin Bob demanded a vocal.  This was the result.  (BitchinBob channels Fred Schneider).
  6. NDAD (1:30)
    “Neighbors Dogs are Dicks”.  This is an actual recording of the chorus of dog barkings behind MsNeeBo’s house on a lovely fall evening.  This uses the Kruud VST synthesizer/sequencer on the Korg Microkey for quirky melody.  Hang in for the rockin’ break down on the last half of the track.
  7. Jagdeesh Donuts (4:03)
    A Dunkin Donuts in Eldersburg, MD has an annoying order taker with the name “Jagdeesh” who always yells your order back at you.  He’s very aggressive.  MsNeeBo hit the drive thru with a recording device.  Magic ensues with Sweet Tea and Cream Cheese.
  8. Black Friday(Get Behind Me) (3:03)
    This was recorded around Christmas 2013.  MsNeeBo and CeMeGo playing with the magic of synthetically tortured voices on the Kaossilator.  A song about Christmas shopping riots with a rhythmic electronic “bop” for good measure.
  9. Godwins (6:56)
    Heavy distortion lovers rejoice!!  BitchinBob on electric guitar and CeMeGo on bass guitar flailing and reverb/delay smashing.  BitchinBob reveals the true nature of biblical doctrine at the end in “evil satan voice”.  Thought of the day:  “Things that don’t work properly will now become things that DO work properly.” Fortunately “God Wins!”

Personnel:
Bitchin Bob:  Voices, Guitar, Synth, Phone, Tablet, Percussion
CeMeGo: Voices, Bass, Synth, Phone, Percussion
MsNeeBo: Voices, Synth, Percussion
Brian: Synth, Phone

Tools used:
Ableton Live 9 Suite (too complicated!)
A bunch of .VST files (Virtual Studio Technology)
Adobe Audition (too useful unfortunately!)
Caustic (Phone App)
Custom Built Joe Kaufman Fender Stratocaster
Fender Aerodyne Bass
Korg Electribe Sampler 2
Korg Mini-KP
Korg Kaossilator Pro
Korg Kaossilator
Korg MicroKey
Sony Acid Pro 7 (new computer/less crashes)
Synchroid (Phone App)

Click here to download the album in a zip file with cover art (34 megs).

We still don’t make money off of this crap. We do it for pleasure! The best compensation would be a comment or review right here on this blog again. Hozpitality thanks YOU (and your Nicky Anus)!

Cool stuff, silly

A Whole Bin of Stupid Videos

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OH MY GOSH… ITS SO HARD TO STOP… LOOKIT THE WIGGLE!!! (Me thinks the lady is losing her mind).

Nobody Bothers Me!!!

Eastern Motors. If you live in the DMV, you know this or you haven’t been alive. It’s a buncha sports people I couldn’t care less about. If you are bored, just play “point at the felon”.

Same song, only with Alexander Ovechkin… You know… that guy that IS the washington capitals team (in its’ entirety). He’s ugly, he cant sing, and what the hell was anyone thinking!

I need to visit this place. SPECIAL NOTE HON: The bawlmer accent on the announcer reading the address and phone.

And a nod to the mass media whore market of Philadelphia, here is the BEST NEWS THEME EVERRRRRR!!!

Why does Captain Chesapeake keep pictures of children on his “Cabin Wall” … and why is he dressed like a prisoner?

Thats all for now. Leave a comment or add more. I don’t have facebook… I needs the info…

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Hozpitality 2015 Explosion!!!

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Some very hot molten tracks were laid down tonight!!!

Brian and I laid down some shit with:

  • his phone app, Caustic
  • Korg Electribe Sampler
  • Korg Kaossilator Pro
  • Korg MiniKP (red box)

Here’s the hot sexy results.

Try not to think you are in a Baretta chase scene with this one called “Crystal Shit”:

This is a long ride, but worth it for the ending.

Leave comments and prepare ideas. Hozpitality’s new album is coming at you like an electronic tsunami!!!!!!

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DC Sucks.. And I Think This Guy Figured It Out

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Stumbled over these on the innernets…  This guy has  totally figured out DC.  Brings to mind my previous posting…

Check out his video about Arlington, VA:

or even better… watch his video about the DC Metro (and the worthless overpriced dangerous piece of shit that it is).

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How to Start a Business by Dwight Schrute from The Office

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This made me laugh..

(fromThe Office-809)

and a nice animated gif to boot!

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A Hozpitality Prog Rock “In-Joke”…

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“Aren’t they all?!”

So, I was messing around tonight after re-re-reinstalling my ableton 9 pro suite deluxe with wings. I think I got it installed now (finally).  I thought i’d noodle around with a weird noise or two and make a mess.

I call this masterpiece (at 43 seconds) “Bruford Gives Up”.

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Bill Bruford Plays a Dream Cheeky Drum Set

It brings to mind Bruford’s playing in King Crimsons “Requiem”.   Also, it has smacks of the “dream cheeky orgasm” drum solo.

Dream Cheeky Drum Set
Dream Cheeky Drum Set

But I learned a pinch about Ableton 9 Live Pro Studio Ultra Deluxe Full Blown Suck You Dry version®.

Just preppin for the arrival of the Electribe Sampler… (its comin dammit! they billed me already!)

Korg Electribe Sampler 2
Korg Electribe Sampler 2

Stupidly fun and shit’s GOTTA get better than this!

Gay, Grinds My Gears, Polls

Gay Pride Reality Check

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“Gay” is a sexuality.

IT’S THE WAY YOU HAVE SEX! It’s not dressing as a woman and lip syncing.  It’s not dance music.  It’s not spending money on frivolous travel and fashion and bullshit.

It’s HOW YOU FUCK!  That’s it!  All this other stuff is just bullshit.

I think gay pride sends the wrong message to people who feel they might be gay, but don’t enjoy dance music or drag queens or all that bullshit.  This could cause someone to be ashamed or offended by their own sexual identity.  What about the people who do not enjoy that bullshit and do not appreciate being represented by these popular culture “gay” things (drag queens, dance music, consumerism).

 

Is this a sensible, fair, and valid argument?

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