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lolaveda · 24 days

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SPACE SANDWICH

She stood quite close to things, not quite touching: bushes, her father, the dining room wall. She loved that thin space between, aware that she not only contributed her body warmth, but a desperate desire to understand, to be at one with the other half of the sandwich. To touch meant to neutralise the tension and expose her solitariness.

"A Wet Handle" by Ivor Cutler, Arc Publications, 1996

#ivor cutler #a wet handle #space sandwich #words

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dustedmagazine · 1 year

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Listed: Violin Sect

Photo credit: Steve Jinks

Formed in 1980 and disbanded in 1981, the obscure Welsh post-punk band Violin Sect left behind just one seven-inch, “Highdays and Holidays/Rivals,” documenting their brief existence. In fact, they’ve flown so low on the radar since then that they were even overlooked for the Messthetics compilations, the CD series that brought the sounds of the many forgotten and amusingly-named UK DIY bands of their time and ilk to a (relatively) wider audience. This started to change in 2019, however, when Sect bassist Steve Walker posted a couple of previously unreleased songs that he’d dug up to Soundcloud, where Minimum Stacks label head Joe Piccirillo heard them as his label was just getting off the ground. Fast forward to 2023 and we have the Vile Insect 12-inch, featuring all four songs from the band’s short life transferred from the original ¼" tapes. The result, to Andrew Forrell of Dusted’s ears, is a mix of “dubby rhythms, scratchy post-punk guitar, whimsy and skepticism,” able to stand with Scritti Politti’s “Skank Bloc Bologna” and Swell Maps “Read About Seymour.” And thanks to this release, it’s finally in a position to reach the audience it deserves.

Although Walker’s bandmates — Steve Jinks (guitar), Phil Rimmell (drums) and Hywel Pontin (percussion and backing vocals) — were unavailable to take part, Walker has assembled a list of some of his favorite music, art and literature from his 67 years on earth for Dusted. “A snapshot within a snapshot,” if you will.

The Raincoats

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I was lucky enough to catch a London gig by the Raincoats in 1979 around the time they released their first single. This year Gina Birch (bass/vocals), also 67, has released her first solo album, I Play My Bass Loud, and it’s been worth the wait. Here’s an early one from the first Raincoats LP, though.

Mica Levi — “Lips”

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I got the same sort of excitement when I first heard Mica Levi, together with their bandmates in Micachu and the Shapes. Their work has continued to grow and encompasses other genres such as film soundtracks (e.g., Jackie).

Sufjan Stevens — “Video Game”

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I first became aware of Sufjan Stevens with the release of Illinois and caught him at the end of his UK tour promoting it at King’s College London with a pared-down (although still with those wondrous wings) extra gig. In later years he was in Bristol on the Carrie & Lowell tour. Sublime. Here’s a later track with fabulous dancing.

Saul Leiter — In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life

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I’ve spent a lifetime as a specialist nurse supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to maintain and develop their independence together with practicing as a part time psychotherapist for the general public, within the UK’s National Health Service. During this time, I’ve drawn, painted, made music but mainly taken photos (since I was a kid with a darkroom). Maybe there’ll be an exhibition of my own one day but, like Saul Leiter, I’m used to “postponing things and seeing no reason to be in a rush.” For me, his exhibitions and photobooks have a magical quality that validate and inspire all at the same time.

Ivor Cutler

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Ivor Cutler always had my heart but here’s an epic that didn’t feature on his own albums.

Angeline Morrison — The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience

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In 2022 Angeline Morrison released an astonishing album… I’m afraid that I can’t stop myself recommending it to people! If you get a chance…

Paul Wright — Arcadia

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Arcadia is a short film that explores Britain’s relationship with the earth, its secret pasts, hidden histories and collective amnesia using old film and TV footage in an exhilarating fashion.

Wet Leg — “Chaise Longue,” live at the BRIT Awards, 2023

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A performance from the here and now, incorporating the past with the present in a truly WTF moment at the Brits!

Gretchen Gerzina — Black England

Books… so many books! So, here’s what I’m currently reading.

Anthony Gormley — Another Place

Finally… if ever in Liverpool, visit Crosby Beach and experience Antony Gormley’s sculpture. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea, (gradually becoming encrusted with barnacles, etc.) all modeled on Gormley’s own naked body.

#dusted magazine #listed #violin sect #steve walker #the raincoats #mica levi #Sufjan Stevens #saul leiter #ivor cutler #angeline morrison #paul wright #wet leg #gretchen gerzina #anthony gormley

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ozu-teapot · 2 years

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Commemorative Souvenir Platinum Jubilee Celebration Post

#TBD #Ivor Cutler #Jordan #Claire Davenport #Jean-Pierre Léaud #Jean Pierre Léaud #Siobhan Finneran #Michelle Holmes #George Costigan

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jeffersonbluejay · 1 year

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This is our universe, cups of tea

We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me

We have a beautiful cosmos

#beautiful cosmos #ivor cutler #Youtube

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trevlad-sounds · 1 year

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"Subway Cosmonaut".

2023-05-26

Downtempo Sunrise Lounge Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.

Mocky-Amaimono (Sweet Things)(feat. Nia Andrews and Joey Dosik)-00:00

Falk & Klou-Kosmonaut-03:15

Quiet Dawn-Subway-10:07

Secret Circuit-Thawing Stage-11:20

Michal Turtle-Ball Of Fire-14:33

Hydra Transmitter-Moodrup-21:38

Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin-Ali Hala Abada-27:05

Yoker Moon-Submit It to the Mountain-31:57

Bobby Oroza-The Otherside-35:06

Ivor Cutler-The Bridge-38:48

Sven Wunder-Harmonica And….-39:35

Gábor Szabó-Galatea's Guitar-43:13

Aythar-Alien Worlds Part 2-48:41

Surprise Chef-Conversation Piece-59:24

Uh Huh-Babylon-1:04:01

Georgia Anne Muldrow-Brokenfolks-1:08:27

The Pattern Forms-Incense-1:12:46

Đ.K.-The Three Realms-1:15:40

Kutiman, Dekel-Need To Forget-1:21:30

Breakbot-Another Dawn (feat. Irfane)-1:24:43

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fabioafterdark · 1 year

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Ivor Cutler - Life in a Scotch Sitting Room, Vol 2 Ep 6

#ivor cutler #life in a scotch sitting room #jammy smears #mhz #poetry!

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mr-craig · 1 year

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It’s Ivor Cutler’s centenary year. The unique and eccentric poet, singer, songwriter, author and raconteur is one of the biggest influences on my work — so I’m delighted that John Toolan included my cover of Squeeze Bees on this special Ivor Cutler episode of his radio show, Left of Leeds. There’s also a fascinating interview with Bruce Lindsay, whose new Cutler biography is going straight on my wishlist!

#Ivor Cutler #Bruce Lindsay #Left of Leeds #my music #Ally Craig #Squeeze Bees

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unwashedmass · 1 month

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A bonus #StupidAccordionTrick for goofy April, here's a not-especially-funny ditty with a funny name, #ADoughnutInMyHand, by the extremely offbeat #IvorCutler, whose comedic works run more along the surrealist stream-of-thought vein.

#stupid accordion tricks #accordion #Ivor cutler #A doughnut in my hand #Youtube

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theelaggers · 9 months

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Watch "Ivor Cutler - Everybody Got" on YouTube

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Ivor C .

#ivor Cutler #triangle of hair #Youtube

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airbrickwall · 11 months

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#bugs #ivor cutler #Youtube

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pleasant-canadians-music · 1 year

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Ivor Cutler and Linda Hirst - “I Love You but I Don't Know What I Mean”

#Favorite Music #favorite songs #ivor cutler #linda hirst #privilege #experimental music #singer-songwriter

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notsoterriblymisanthropic · 1 year

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happy centenary Ivor Cutler

#Ivor Cutler

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whatifbutnot · 2 years

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SIDE A 1. Ivor Cutler – Where the River Bends [Live, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, 2004] : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS0-vN8E3FU, from 08:15-09:28. 2. DARTS – Damaskus II : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdQaJJQ7UPM 3. Fear of Men – Luna: https://fearofmen.bandcamp.com/track/luna 4. Miley Cyrus – Fade Into You [Session, NPR Tiny Desk Concert (at Home), 21st January 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxn2RzqeqjE 5. Nina Simone – Baltimore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCgNQg9FCQ 6. Mary Coughlan – Ancient Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InIdIcZX7fE 7. Self-Esteem – The Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF5GSshWU3w 8. Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine [Session, Old Grey Whistle Test, 21st November 1972]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJmtaPAAUUw (you might want to turn up the volume when recording the spoken intro) 9. The Agagya Show Band – Tamfo Nyi Ekyir: https://mrbongo.bandcamp.com/track/the-apagya-showband-tamfo-nyi-ekyir 10. Baby Arms – Eviscerator: https://babyarms.bandcamp.com/track/eviscerator 11. The Man from Delmonte – My Love Is Like A Gift You Can’t Return: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InIdIcZX7fE 12. The Reds, Pinks and Purples – I’m Sorry About Your Life: https://theredspinksandpurples.bandcamp.com/track/im-sorry-about-your-life-2 13. Lenny Kuhr – De Troubador [Live, Grote Songfestivalfeest, 15th December 2019] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InIdIcZX7fE, from 0:53-4:28.

SIDE B 14. The Walker Brothers – Nite Flights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9uIHjbt8zw 15. Ruth – Polaroid/Roman/Photo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhiw6JKQc70 16. Solid Space – New Statue: https://solid-space.bandcamp.com/track/new-statue 17. Amyl and the Sniffers – Hertz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9wZZfK5UA 18. Willie Williams – Armagideon Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmjx1r1omgY 19. Arrested Development – People Everyday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGusP7aCCYc 20. Opposite Sex – Combine Harvester: https://oppositesex.bandcamp.com/track/combine-harvester 21. The Thermals – No Culture Icons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf5wlXR9q3c 22. Marcia Griffiths – Everywhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoE5G051Yxw 23. Slagheap – Power Shower: https://slagheapband.bandcamp.com/track/power-shower-2 24. Colorblind James Experience – I’m Considering a Move to Memphis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIO1kQQilTY

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bigblue61 · 2 years

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This week a wonderland of stardust with Deep Purple, Don Spencer, The Prodigy, Yaadcore, Hassan Ideddir, Rhi, Aoife Nessa Frances, Ivor Cutler, Jerry Reed, Nsasi, Miles Davis, The Hempolics with Macka B, Diagram Brothers, Black Midi, King Crimson and Scott Walker

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trevlad-sounds · 1 month

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Interface Blues.

Released 22 April 2023

ALB-Walter Mouse Ivor Cutler-Beautiful Cosmos Gilroy Mere-Swallows Secret Circuit-Interface < Tony Rolando-Every Day was the Same So I Wigged Out Monochrome Echo-The Associator Andrew Wasylyk-Lower Dens Works Field Rotation-Acoustic Tale 4 (Ft. Danny Norbury) Domenique Dumont-Arrival Smackos-One Day We Will Trip Out From Star To Star Bobby Oroza-My Place, My Time California Storm-Lagoon SiP-Amitabul

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yourlocalplanet · 2 years

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Ivor Cutler and Linda Hirst - Women of The World

#ivor cutler #linda hirst #your local planet #a track a day #good music #music recommendation #music curation #music curator #music

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