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Don Ellis Big Band, Feriis Wheel

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:08:42 +0000

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Don Ellis big band have an own way of its spoof and humor.
While Ellis's explorations with elements of form and content in jazz were undeniably innovative, his delivery of these innovations has caused many to dismiss him as pretentious or gimmicky. He used to explain to his audience how certain time signatures were divided, often with humorous twists , his sense of humor often caused critics to think he didn't take his own music "seriously".
However, evidence shows that Ellis was a serious and dedicated musician who not only had high performance standards, he also placed great importance on teaching music. He formed a youth band in Los Angeles, led by Glenn Ferris. Sidemen such as Stu Blumberg further credit Ellis for preparing them for the idiosyncrasies of unconventional music in film soundtracks. Tenor player Jim Snodgrass remarked, "I think in many ways Don was a teacher. One thing his music taught me was that I could play anything I absolutely had to."

Don Ellis Big Band, Bulgarian Bulg

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:27 +0000

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The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground is strikingly inconsistent with the adjacent Ellis Orchestra releases. However, the recording foreshadows Ellis's commercialized approach to selections appearing on several of his later recordings.
This track proves the perfect teamwork of his big band. Every jazz and music lover should try to count out the complicated beat of this Bulgarian Bulg - I couldn't do it.

Don Ellis Big Band, Turkish Bath

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:24:46 +0000

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The following three music documents I'll remind to the great jazz big band master Don Ellis who gave the history an outstanding note. He diet - much to young - 1978 in the age of 44.
Don Ellis is probably best remembered for his work as a big band jazz leader. His orchestra, which was active from 1966-78, achieved enormous popular appeal at a time when the influence of big band music was noticeably fading.
Electric Bath (1967), which was nominated for a Grammy award and also earned an "Album of the Year" award from Down Beat magazine, quickly became Ellis's most popular release to date. The recording was Ellis's first studio album with his orchestra and also his first on the Columbia label. The 5/4 "Indian Lady," from the Electric Bath session, features passages of Indian-inspired textures and became a fan favorite. A shortened version was released as a single. Another selection on the recording, titled "Open Beauty," features psychedelic webs of electronic effects, including creative trumpet improvisation by Ellis utilizing an echoplex tape-loop.

Chinese New Year in Bangkok Jan. 2009

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:46 +0000

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Colorful dragon costumes seen on Bangkoks streets during the Chinese New Year celebration. The tradition is a great way to reconcile forgetting all grudges, and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.
In China, lion daces are generally performed by two people and can be further categorized into the Northern Chinese lion dance and the Southern Chinese lion dance. The Northern lion dance has its origins in imperial China as a form of entertainment . The lion is usually red, orange, or yellow in hue and the dance itself is quite acrobatic and occasionally features high risk stunts.

Dragon costume at the Chinese New Year January 09

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:40 +0000

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Next Chinese New Year is on 24th of February 2010

Chinese New Year begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. Below is a chart that shows the beginning day of Chinese New Year and the animal sign for that year.

Chinese New Year January 2009 in Bangkok

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:31 +0000

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Turbulences at the streets of Bangkoks China Town in Soi Texas.

At China Town in Bangkok

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:17 +0000

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Captured during the Chinese New Year celebration in January 2009.

Kitchen of a Thai-Chinese Restaurant

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:15:04 +0000

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A kitchen with simple ambience often cook top class. Bangkok China Town is famous for best authentic Chinese cuisine. The restaurant rooms are crowded full every day until closing time 9.00 pm.

Automation on main roads in Bangkok

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:19:49 +0000

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Plastic dummies are helping to control Bangkoks traffic. The motorists and cyclists are going to drive much more careful and reduce their speed.

Inside furnishing in a Mongolian ger

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:40:20 +0000

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The gers are furnished with wooden furniture. The traditional arrangement is always the same:

Iron stove for cooking with chimney
Wood box (will be stowed with the kitchenware when not used)
Low table for eating
Stool in the guest area (the family area is on the right)
Beds for sleeping and sitting
Storage chests for personal items
Chest/cupboard with altar and buddha image/statue
Pantry for kitchenware and food
Water bucket
Equimpment for manufacturing Airak (fermented mares milk)
Saddle stand
Beds (or), cupboards (shkaf), chests (avdar), table (shiree) and stools (sandal) are painted with traditional Mongolian ornaments in lively colors.

Mongolian Ger

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:40:07 +0000

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An exhibit in the National Historic Museum, At the rooftop it shows Aaruul, Mongolian Yogurt from horsemilk will get dried until its adamant.

Makwerhu, Somandla

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:04:10 +0000

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When I listening to music from South Africa I learned about a group called Makwerhu.
Listen to this merrily music which switch yourself in a good mood.

Randy Weston, African Village La Elaha - Ella Allah

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:14:14 +0000

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Beside Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim), Michel Petrucciani and Oscar Peterson, Randy Weston is one my favorite jazz piano player and composer.

After contributing six decades of musical direction and genius, Randy Weston remains one of the world's foremost pianists and composers today, a true innovator and visionary.

Encompassing the vast rhythmic heritage of Africa,
his global creations musically continue to inform and inspire.
"Weston has the biggest sound of any jazz pianist since Ellington and Monk, as well as the richest most inventive beat," states jazz critic Stanley Crouch, "but his art is more than projection and time; it's the result of a studious and inspired intelligence...an intelligence that is creating a fresh synthesis of African elements with jazz technique".

Baldan Baraivan Temple before restoration

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:39:30 +0000

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This old b/w picture shows the temple after the brainless ruination through Russian troops in 1937. (The photo is copied out of the picture shown in the wooden small temple).

Altai Khangain - Magtaal, Throat Singing

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:54:21 +0000

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Mongolian throat singing is unique on the world. This overtone singing, also known as overtone chanting, or harmonic singing, is a type of singing in which the singer manipulates the resonances (or formants) created as air travels from the lungs, past the vocal folds, and out the lips to produce a melody.

Frank Zappa, Titties and Beer

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:42:00 +0000

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The dialog between Zappa and the Devil - listen it!

It was the blackest night
There was no moon in sight
You know the stars ain't shinin'
'Cause the sky's too tight
I heard the scarey wind
I seen some ugly trees
There was a werewolf honkin'
'Long the aide of me

I'm mean 'n I'm bad, y'know I ain't no sissy
Got a big titty girly by the name of Chrissy
Talkin' about her 'n my bike 'n me . . .
'N this ride up the Mountain of Mystery, mystery

I noticed even the crickets
Was actin' weird up here
So I figured I might
Just drink a little beer
I said, "Gimme summa that what yer suckin' on . . "
But there was no reply
'Cause she was gone . . .

"Where's those titties I like so well,
'n' my godam beer!"
Is what I started to yell, then I heard this noise
Like a crunchin' twig, 'n up jumped the Devil, . .
He's about this big, . .

He had a red suit on
An' a widow's peak
An' then a pointed tail
'N like a sulphur reek
Yes, it was him awright,
I swear I knowed it was
He had some human flesh
Stuck underneath his claws
You know, it looked to me
Like it was titty skin
I said, "You sonofabifch!"
'Cause I was mad at him.
Well he just got out the floss
'N started cleanin' his fang
So I shot him with my shooter.
Said: BANG BANG BANG

The sucker just laughed 'n said, "Put it away . . .
You know, I ate her all up . . . now what you gonna say?"
YOU ATE MY CHRISSY? "Yeah! titties 'n all!"
WHAT ABOUT THE BEER THEN? "Were the cans this tall?"
EVEN HER BOOTS? "Would I lie to you?"
SHIT, YOU MUSTA BEEN HUNGRY! "Yes, this is true'.
'WELL DON'T THEY PAY Y'ALL GOOD FOR THE
STUFF THAT YOU DO?
"I can't complain when the checks come through . . ''
WELL I WANT MY CHRISSY, 'N I WANT MY BEER
SO YOU JUST BARF IT BACK UP NOW, DEVIL,
DO YOU HEAR!
"Blow it out your ass, motorcycle man! I am fhe Devil,
Do you understand?
Just what will you give me for your titties and beer?
I suppose you noticed this little contract here, . ''
YER GODDAM RIGHT, YOU SON-OF-A-WHORE,
THAT'S ABOUT THE ONLY REASON
I LEARNED WRITIN' FOR . . .
GIMME THAT PAPER ... BET YER ASS
I'LL SIGN . . . 'CAUSE I NEED A BEER, 'N IT'S TITTY-
SQUEEZIN' TIME!

"You can't fool me, man . . . you ain't that bad . . .
I mean you shoulda seen some of fhe souls I had . . .
Why there was Milhous Nixon 'n Agnew too . . .
'n both of fhose suckers was worse 'n you . .
"WELL, LET'S MAKE A DEAL IF YOU THINK THAT'S TRUE
I MEAN, YOU'RE THE DEVIL SO ... WHATCHA GONNA DO?

"No! Don't sign it! Give me time to think ...
I mean ... hold on a minute, boy . . . that's
Magic Ink!"

And then the Devil puked
'N out jumped m'girl
They heard the titties PLOP-PLOPPIN'
All around the world, she said:
"I GOT ME THREE BEERS 'N A FIST FULLA DOWNS,
AN' I'M GONNA GET WRECKED, SO FUCK YOU CLOWNS!"

And then she gave us the finger,
It was rigid 'n stiff,
That's when the Devil, he farted
An' she went right over the cliff
The Devil was mad took off to my pad
I swear I do declare!
How did she get back there?
I swear I do declare!
How did she get back there?

Inside the German Restaurant Brauhaus

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:30:05 +0000

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This restaurant sells in Mongolia brewed German beer at absolutely reasonable prices and offers a pleasant ambiance. A very positive example of how the German tradition is presented in Mongolia.

Mongolian barbecue is being prepared in front of your eyes

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:29:57 +0000

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In a restaurant named Altay in Ulaabaatar, customers can choose the meat, vegetable and the BBC-sauce and have it prepared on a hot plate by expert cooks in the restaurant. A exciting attraction for every gourmand.

German Restaurant Brauhaus in Ulaanbaatar

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:29:49 +0000

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The Brauhaus successfully showcases German ambiance.This bar is big but usually not noisy. It serves Khan Bräu Beer, a quite tasty local brew.

Government tower

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:29:42 +0000

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Many new building are in construction or just finished and give the city a modern skyline.