Palace of Swords

Palace of Swords are set to appear on 'Head Music', a new album of Krautrock covers due for release on the Fruits de Mer label. More details here: http://aberdeen-music.com/threads/palace-of-swords.47553/page-2 (Apologies for the shameless self-promotion)

We're delighted to announce that Palace of Swords are set to appear on the new Fruits de Mer album 'Head Music'. I haven't heard the album in its entirety as yet, but it does look very promising. Here's the track-listing (running order to be confirmed): Lila Engel (originally by Neu!) - Palace of Swords Rückstoß Gondoliero (Kraftwerk) - Dead Sea Apes Dino (Harmonia) - Vert:x Nearby Shiras (Kalacakra) - Vibravoid Mantra II (Popol Vuh) - Zenith:Unto The Stars Schizo (Ash Ra Tempel) - Frobisher Neck Waterfall (Jane) - Johnny Vines Experience Paramechanical World (Amon Duul I) - Earthling Society Negativland (Neu!) - Temple Music Bayreuth Return (Klaus Shultze) - Black Tempest China (Electric Sandwich) - The Bevis Frond Mushroom (Can) - Language of Light Trans Europe Express (Kraftwerk) - Anla Courtis Surrounded By The Stars (Amon Duul II) - Jay Tausig Madrigal Meridian (Tangerine Dream) - Electric Moon Silver Cloud (Harmonia) - Frobisher Neck Heads South By Weaving Lied An Zons (Arno Clauss) - Electric Orange I Want More (Can) - Saturn's Ambush http://www.fruitsdemerrecords.com/head music.html More details to follow...

The original, by Suicide, is probably the better version. Anyway, back on topic, here's the legendary Hasil Adkins:

I'm going to be in Glasgow next Thursday, so it looks as if I'm going to miss the mighty Dolfinz.

Inspired by my visit to the Komet Club last night, I thought it might be a good idea to start a new thread dedicated to 50s/Rock 'n' Roll/Rockabilly music. I'll kick things off with the fantastic Gene Vincent. (Music doesn't get much better than this, surely?)

Thanks for buying a copy, Free Tibet - it's very much appreciated. (I'm writing a piece for the next issue as well, incidentally.)

Hooray for Dolfinz! The best guitar band in Aberdeen by some distance at the moment (even though they're from Stonehaven).

I really like this track - it's brilliant! When did he play Aberdeen?

Sorry, but this is a ridiculous comment to make. What is wrong, exactly, with someone promoting local music on a forum dedicated to local music?

I like this one a lot. It definitely has a sort of 5am/dawn-break/after the party feel to it. From a forthcoming album/tape....

Dolfinz Kitchen Cynics/Matricarians I'm not really a fan of anyone else in Aberdeen, unfortunately. (There may be some interesting new groups that I haven't heard, of course.)

The magazine, Ice Cream For Quo, in which my article appears is out now. I've posted more details on the 'News and Announcements' thread.

Just a quick note to say that I've contributed an article on memorable gigs (many of which were in Aberdeen) to the new edition of Ice Cream for Quo Magazine, which is out now. The magazine also features an exclusive piece by Bill Drummond, as well as features on The Monks and Kraftwerk. It's only available in a physical format - i.e there is no online version. However, it can be ordered from here: http://www.icecreamforquo.webs.com/ Thanks Peter, Palace of Swords.

Ladies and gentlemen, perhaps the greatest band of all time...

70s rock doesn't get much better than this:

I've just been having another listen to the songs on soundcloud - very impressed!

Thanks for looking, Alan. I could send you a copy of the article when it comes out as well if you'd like. I've mentioned one or two gigs that you might have been at.

One of the very few local bands doing anything interesting at the moment, in my opinion. - looking forward to hearing this.

Wow, I'd love to hear the cassette if you can find it.

Brian Eno - wow! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qpamn6H9c

Excellent! Thanks for that - it's very much appreciated! I'll send you a copy of the article when it comes out.

Thanks MattJimF. It was definitely some time in April 1986. It would be quite good to get the exact date, though. Anyone?

I've just finished writing an article on memorable/important gigs that I've been to. One of the gigs I've mentioned is the Jesus and Mary Chain at the Venue 1986 - the one where they only played for 20 minutes or so. Does anyone know the exact date of this gig? I think it was probably April or May 1986. I have tried googling, but I can't find anything. If anyone has a ticket stub they could scan and send that would be even better. (I know this is unlikely - wishful thinking!) Thanks.

It's almost Halloween time....