The other day, I thought to myself, man, I wish there was a band that blended blues, swingin' country, rocksteady and klezmer music with some Tuvan throat singing! Okay, I didn't really think that, but if I had, my prayers would have been answered by Hazmat Modine.
Bahamut is one of those albums that people hear and absolutely have to have. These days, when American music is exemplified by pop punk and the Billboard charts are dominated by manufactured Disney teens, why not take a hit of Hazmat Modine? “If you want to be faithful to the music forms that made American music great,” proclaims Hazmat leader Wade Schuman, “you have to be faithful to what made it great, not to the music forms themselves. American music is, by its essence, music that comes out of the so-called melting pot of different cultures banging up against each other. And that was the creative aspect.” (quote from Rock, Paper, Scissors). Listen to more Hazmat Modine (and find out when they are touring near you) on their website: http://www.hazmatmodine.com
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You can probably guess what I think off this...although I'm perturbed by the tuba playing Guy Fawkes look-alike
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Oh man, you are totally right! If I ever get to see them in concert, that will make the experience even better (and freakier).
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Oh, cool, I saw these guys on a heavily played list a month or so ago and did a little research (not much) and thought they sounded pretty interesting. Thanks for the full report.
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I haven't watched Genghis Blues yet. I know there is a copy lying around my parents house- i'll have to check out for sure based on that awesome clip!
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why is that i am not surprised they performed for the russian tv? the genghis blues clip was awesome too.
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Reminds me of old southern blues with a twist. Liking them, thanks Kate.
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The 'guttural' vibe is quite an interesting sound; superb musicianship, and love the array of instruments. I take that it's bandleader Shuman singing in the video clip...find his voice intriguing. Am quite impressed, and will purchase Bahamut; it's important to support truly original artists especially when this delightfully talented! Merci.
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing this. I love the Tuvan throat singing, and yes, Genghis Blues is worth a watch.
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omg you have no idea how thrilled i am by this! i have been consuming as much Tuvan Khoomei (throat singing) as i can for years and years (my now-ex bf of 5 years is a huge fan.), including Huun-Huur-Tu, to be sure - a burned CD copy of 60 Horses in My Herd (although not Huun-Huur-Tu's best) is one of the better things he left me with. and then, i've been recently getting into klezmer music by way of Naftule Brandwein. so, yes, i love this! i am off to find me some Hazmat Modine! thanks, Kate.
p.s. if i travel to Tibet next year as planned (not far from where i am) and find Tibetan Buddhists chanting, i will totally post about it on MOG. (:
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Neat stuff...I did listen to Huun-Huur-Tu's Where Young Grass Grows and wasn't really blown away. Is there a better choice, or am I just an idiot?
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nicki- I haven't heard many Huun-Huur-Tu albums, but I am a big fan of another throat singing group, Chirgilchin. Their album 'Collected' is excellent.
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Oh cool! I just watched Genghis Blues for the first time the other day. What an awesome film! Highly recommend it. For the music. For the story. The lot.
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Most thrill-packed post in ages, Many thanks.