Podcast Summary
Hotwood Institute, The Psych Ward: The Psych Ward paid tribute to the Hotwood Institute by playing two of their songs and received a request for their music from a listener in California.
This episode of The Psych Ward featured a tribute to a recently disbanded band, as well as requests from listeners for specific tracks. The first request was from Austin Spice in California, who asked for songs by the Hotwood Institute. Two tracks were played, "Unburied Bane" from their 2021 EP and "Honeycycle" from their 2022 album. Another highlight of the episode was the introduction of a new album from Joe Hyam, a Belgian saxophonist and oboe player who incorporates modular synthesizers and loops into his music, resulting in a unique Woodford House sound. The episode opened with a track from Albert Jupiter's new album "Puy Vion Lanui" and also included music from the Amazing Woodford Hills label. Overall, the episode showcased a diverse range of music and paid tribute to a beloved band.
Woodford House, high-quality electronic music: Woodford House continues to release high-quality electronic music, showcasing the use of unique sounds like saxophone and clarinet run through a modular synthesizer, reminiscent of Aphex Twin's style from the 1990s.
The Woodford House label is known for releasing high-quality electronic music, much like how the two-tone label was known for quality music in the past. Joe Hyam's new album, "Light Seekers," which was released last Friday, is a testament to this. Two tracks from the album were shared on the show, featuring a saxophonist and clarinetist from Belgium who runs his instruments through a modular synthesizer. The sound is reminiscent of Aphex Twin from the 1990s. Unfortunately, the show also paid tribute to the Newcastle, England band Snakes and Daggers, who recently broke up after forming in 2015 and undergoing a lineup change in 2020. Despite the sad news, the show promised to bring back more guitar-driven music to balance out the recent mellow tone.
Snakes Dunked Along disbandment: Despite never performing in the US, Snakes Dunked Along left a lasting impact as one of the greatest live acts, evolving from doomy old-school psych sounds to something more subtle and refined, with two memorable tracks - Seeker Burial Wright and Eternal Sunday.
Snakes Dunked Along in Alaska, a band known for their fantastic music over the last six to seven years, recently disbanded. I'm sharing two of their tracks - Seeker Burial Wright from their earlier album Mountain Rituals, and Eternal Sunday from their most recent record Navagundo Al Paraiso. Their music evolved from doomy old-school psych sounds to something more subtle and refined. Despite never playing in the US, they left a lasting impact, with many claiming they were one of the greatest live acts they've ever seen. It's unfortunate that they won't be performing together anymore, but we can continue to enjoy their music.
Cosmagon albums: The speaker discovered two new Cosmagon albums, 'Somnus' from 2020 and 'Messon' from 2021, and is particularly drawn to the synth sounds in 'Messon'. Cosmagon is a Stockholm, Sweden-based band with Anik Doton members, and a new record is upcoming.
The speaker discovered two new albums from the band Cosmagon, one released in 2020 called "Somnus" and the other released in 2021 called "Messon." Both albums are from Stockholm, Sweden, and feature members of the prog band Anik Doton. The speaker was particularly drawn to the beautiful, melodic sounds of the synths in "Messon" and has been enjoying playing it during his commute. He is also looking forward to the band's upcoming new record. Additionally, the speaker mentioned a new record from Astral Magic called "Interstellar Relations," which is set to be released next week and is described as their most Hawkwind-esque yet.
Psychedelic music: Exploring diverse psychedelic music from around the world and discovering hidden gems can lead to unique collaborations and standout performances.
The discussion showcased a diverse range of psychedelic tracks from various artists and countries. These included "Vermana" from France, Italy, "Vespicular" from Australia's Trigona, and "Hybrid Hypnoid" from Finland's Astral Magic. A highlight was a Grateful Dead performance from 1990 at Nassau Coliseum, featuring a guest appearance by jazz saxophonist Branford Marcellus. The unique collaboration resulted in a standout version of "Eyes of the World," a beloved Dead song. The conversation also emphasized the significance of exploring new music recommendations and the joy of discovering hidden gems.
Music experiences: Looking forward to upcoming music events and reflecting on past missed opportunities with music, inspiring feelings of excitement and nostalgia.
The speaker is looking forward to having two musicians from a band called Sea Wind in the chatroom next week, and he's also reflecting on a past experience where he missed seeing The Grateful Dead perform with Branford Marsalis in 1990. He expresses envy towards his wife who was there and shares a poem inspired by the Grateful Dead song "Eyes of the World." The speaker also mentions plans for a fish show this weekend but may have to reschedule due to the weather. Overall, the speaker is expressing excitement for upcoming events and reflecting on past experiences with music.
Heart and Soul Connection: We bring beauty and meaning to the world through our experiences and emotions, and discover our true nature and purpose through challenges and demons in our soul.
We are all connected to something greater than ourselves, represented metaphorically as the heart and soul. The heart has its own experiences, emotions, and seasons, just as we do. Sometimes we try to take away or harm these experiences, but ultimately, we are the ones who bring beauty and meaning to the world. The soul, or essence of life, also has its own demons and challenges, but it is through these experiences that we discover our true nature and purpose. The music of life plays on, and we are the ones who bring melody and meaning to it. In the end, we are the eyes and the soul of the world, bringing light and understanding to the experiences of all.