Music Archives

Making a difference for human beings long before spoken and written language, music continues to be at the front lines of the battle for digital freedom and the real new economy. We are listening for voices, rhythms, and actions that value musicians for the leaders they are in our communities and our economy.

August 12, 2008

Animation / Interview of John Lennon by 14 yr old

I like this. They say we're dreamers, but we're not the only ones.

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July 12, 2008

Acoustic Live show in London

Finally had my first live acoustic show in several years, also first in London, on Thursday night. My friend and coworker Tomas filmed most of the show on his Nokia N95 8GB. His note is below. It's actually pretty good quality considering it was on his phone. Check out the full youtube playlist of the show, or check the videos below.

From Tomas:

My phone’s camera decided to go on standby just as Colin started the Improv. I missed exactly the part where he sings about the office and work … so at least I’ll share Colin’s Facebook status from Wednesday evening:

I want to leave the office.
I am not leaving the office.
My head feels like a computer.
This is why mobile is the way forward.

1.) Caste on a Hill

2.) Moist Lies

3.) God and America (tentative title, may change)

4.) Improv (part 2)

5.) Destination Non Specific

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May 4, 2008

New Remix - Drastic Independence

On my Premixed album last year, I had included a remix version of my song "More than 2 Sides" by fourstones that was pretty good, but I actually think that this new version, titled "Drastic Independence" (free mp3) by CCmixter artist radiotimes, is actually better.

Radiotimes' description: "This is another worthy wordy offering featuring the great vox and words of Colin Mutchler. Kept the arrangement to a minimum to emphasise the words just added some harmony and a bit of Duane Eddyish guitar to break it up a bit"

It reminds me about the value of sharing via the internet. If when you think a piece of culture or expression has run it's course, someone picks it up and makes something even better with it. Thanks radiotimes!

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February 16, 2008

Freddie Stevensen in the Black Cab Sessions

The other night I went to a Valentine's Day session in North London organized by the guys at eARmusic mostly to see my American friend Eli Salzman. I was happily surprised by the quality of the music, including the nervous but super innovative guitar player Jake Morley (redefining acoustic guitar performance) and the confident quirky Freddie Stevensen who's got a lot of talent and seems to be on the rise.

After listening to Freddie's recordings on his MySpace page I'd say he's a bit better live, with great rhythm and presence. Check out the video below which I guess is part of a larger series of Black Cab Sessions live from taxi's in London.

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December 15, 2007

One Day by Petra Jean Phillipson

Mostly just testing out the Last.fm widget. This is a track that my new housemate Nikki loves. She's singing along to it now in our kitchen in East London.

Petra Jean Phillipson – One Day

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