MILES DAVIS, CAN, JIMI HENDRIX, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, MEDICINE, SWERVEDRIVER, FUGAZI, APHEX TWIN, DJ SPOOKY, GODSPEED YOU BLACK EMPEROR, VARIOUS HIP HOP , DUB, BIG BAND, SMOOTH JAZZ, SUN RA, SLAYER, MOUSE ON MARS, THE WIND, FLAMING LIPS, COLETRANE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMAZING GRACE, SONIC YOUTH, MAGIC, FRIENDS, LARD FREE, BRIAN ENO,
BIG BLACK, BOREDOMS, DEJONETTE, LED ZEPPELIN, ART BLAKEY, ROLLERSKATE SKINNY,
MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS AND VISUALS............THE MOMENT
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dallas observer 10/19/2006 by micheal chamy
Ghostcar is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Priding themselves on the fleeting nature of their "sightings," the inevitable cycle for this longtime local cosmic jazz juggernaut is a short string of mind-blowing performances, only to disappear from sight. No sooner had the improvisational troupe emerged this summer with a fiery row of shows celebrating their long-awaited first proper studio album then esteemed trumpet player/spiritual wizard Karl Poetschke headed to Colorado to dig for gold. Literally. Previous wild hairs have taken him through Central America and on ships sailing around the world. Fitting, because Ghostcar is, in essence, all about the musical journey. Inspired by the intersection of virtuosity and creative fire of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew electric era, Ghostcar has used a similar musical toolbox, most notably Poetschke's reverberated trumpet. There are several differences, but it's remarkable how close Ghostcar comes to achieving the unique vitality of that particular moment of musical perfection. Then again, the minute you cue up Too Strong/The Art of Transition, the fast-moving assault of drummer Clay Stinnett shows this sound to be as physical and energetic as it is cerebral and imaginative. As opener "Too Strong" unfolds, guitarist Daniel Huffman brings the cosmic funk behind bassist Chris Purdue's steady and seductive anchorings and the blurry smoke of Poetschke's ethereal trumpet. The peaks and valleys are so natural that the logic of the band's approach becomes perfectly clear. How could composing these pieces in advance ever match the spark and true flow of the group's all-live, no-overdub purist improvisational aesthetic? Only in this environment do you get the flat-out genius of a wailing solo from Huffman near the end of title track "Too Strong," heralding a sickly intense conclusion, or Poetschke's melodic, deep indigo solo on "Andante a La Disco," bringing the album's most uplifting and catchy stomp to a tender, thoughtful and unexpectedly brilliant conclusion. Too Strong's colorful odyssey veers from steam-engine stomp and shamanic flute virtuosity to subtle textural mastery, embellished by vibes, keys and feedback. Yet no matter how strongly I could urge you to track down this album--easily the year's best among locals--there is still no substitute for the live experience, where Ghostcar once again builds their sonic empire entirely from the ground up.
In addition to" Too Strong", Ghostcar has released 2 other CDs, "Easter Sunday", recorded by Jon Nuckles and "Flames of Satifaction vs. the Flames of Despair Vol.1" recorded and remixed by Alex Ander and D. Huffman.
The selections in the player are a sneak peak into the Ghostcar's 4th Cd "Geisterfahrer" coming soon!
Ghostcar is not a band. It is a collection of musicians from different backgrounds who come together on occasion to interpret their environment through the filters of their own lives and personal experiences. The music they create is completely improvised yet not anarchist. It is more of a democratic, spontaneous composition. Pulling from the genres of jazz, hip hop, punk rock, ambient, latin and funk, Ghostcar constructs a totaly unique sound of its own.
Trumpet player, Karl "Gabriel" Poetschke has gone full out electric with influences ranging from electric era Miles Davis to the rich melodic soundscape of British shoe-gaze rockers Swirvedriver, My Bloody Valentine and early Mercury Rev.
The wheels of Ghostcar that keep the sonic vehicle moving forward are the solid bass lines from veteran bass player Chris Perdue, who's catchy, melodic and hypnotic bass lines provide the anchor for the bands sonic explorations.
The engine in the band is undoubtedly the energetic and constantly morphing drum rhythms of the locally infamous and highly sought after drummer Clay Stinnett.
But this sonic auto would not sparkle without the body and trim of the band, Daniel Huffman. Huffman's approach to sound scape painting through his guitar and assorted gadgets wraps the entire sound of Ghostcar in ambient poetry, blowing the horizons outwards into space and beyond.
You guys were f*ckin "ON" last night! Great, great show!! I think you musically man-handled all the females that were accompanying me. They left with loins quivering for more ;) Well done.
Fr: Mister G
To: GHOSTCAR
Re: Word of the Week & Valentine's
WORD OF THE WEEK (2/11-2/18) IS: "MELLOW" -- mel•low • Pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness Example: She was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice.
Much Love From Camp G! Have a beautiful Valentine's Day...
karl,
come out thursday if your not doing anything. tell the door i said to let you in. let me know if you need help with anything for whatever its worth.
jason
Thursday!!! Thursday!!! Thursday!!! Thursday!!! Thursday!!! @ Galaxy Club
Liquid Bounce <----jazz, lounge, hip hop,
Fab Deuce <---- beastie+beer+jazz+funk=lounge=crazy
Cleatus Blackfoot <----- live band hip hop, funk, jam, jaz
Neva Dug Disco <---------------- is playing with a live band!!!
getcho butt in early. will packed like a can of sardines.
Stopping by to wish you a terrific 2007! Now we want to ask you a question: When was the last time you raced slot cars or have you ever raced a slot car? If your answer is what the hell is a slot car? We need to talk!
Slot cars are scaled cars that you race on an electric track. Cool doesn't even begin to tell the story. Come on over a race some slots with us!!
