Focal Point : Hugo Largo

This month (July) Psychic Tuesday focuses on the serenely beautiful sounds of an amazing and seriously underrated obscure band from the late 1980's, Hugo Largo (from left to right, Mimi Goese, Tim Sommer, Adam Peacock & Hahn Rowe)



 
The band consisted of two bassists, an electric violinist, an incredible vocalist and NO drummer. Truly original. Nothing like Hugo Largo has existed since. 
 HERE is a very informative blog about the band.


I've loved Hugo Largo for many years. It always saddens me that they only recorded 2 albums. Their music is transcendentally calm. Something about it conjures up the ocean with its vast moving acres of life-filled water. Something about it makes me think of the long, hot, tranquil days of Summer.

So what are the members up to now? Their site gives us a couple of clues HERE. 
Mimi made a couple of solo albums, Hahn has composed a lot of film scores, Adam has been working under the name "summer va" and Tim has a new album coming out this Fall called "Uncommon Folk".



Thank you, Hugo Largo for creating such exquisitely unique and amazingly pretty songs.


 Now ...lie down, close your eyes 
and 
ENJOY.

You may now download the mix RIGHT HERE.

And now, a handful of Hugo Largo videos!

 Here's the only music video the band ever made.
It's for the wonderful "Turtle Song"




"Scream Tall" live

 


"Fancy" (a Kinks cover) live




"Turtle Song" live




and lastly, here is an interview with Hugo Largo










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>>>>RANDOM NEWS<<<<<

The opening for my "Silent Majority" painting exhibit at Wellborn Ideas in Mobile AL was a total and complete success!!! It took place during their monthly Art Walk, so there was a TON of folks there! I also had the pleasure of seeing many old friends and my family (I'm from Mobile), along with meeting a lot of great folks for the 1st time. It was an absolute whirlwind of excitement and constant conversation!


Afterwards, Ryan & I were treated to all-night karaoke and pool swimming at Elise and Marc's! It was such a blast!!!


View the photographic evidence below:

Also, Elise posted this link to some "lovely sky monster" ...
View the awesome majesty of thunderstorm clouds HERE.
Thanks, E!

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 >>>>>>>VIDEOS ARE NOW<<<<<<<

1stly, a playful new one from Australia's The Dirty Three

A sort of sad one from Sigur Ros incorporating the industrialization of animals

Wow ... Peaking Lights make some trippy parents

Hey ... it's Tom Waits on Letterman!

And here he is performing the song "Chicago"!

A brand new Twin Shadow video that makes me think of the 80's movie
"The Lost Boys"

Some newness from The Walkmen

Matt Schulz posted the trailer for a new documentary on the underrated musical genius,
Raymond Scott ... Thanks, Matt!

>>>Dessert is once again upon us!<<<

Hahaha!!! Aaron Hamilton posted this hilarious video of some elderly Super Friends standing  in for the "Golden Girls" during their opening credits! Cheers, Aaaron!

And if the above video makes no sense to you, below is the original
"Golden Girls" opening credits

John Wendel (who I recently had the pleasure to hang out with on his latest visit to the States) posted this ridiculous Father Sarducci Beatles medley ... Mucho gracias, John!

And finally, here's a rather terrifying puppet video lovingly sent to me from Elise ...
Thanks for the nightmares, E! Haha!!!

Surviving The Summer Mix

I must admit ...I'm not the biggest fan of the sunny season, but this year I have been making a concerted effort to enjoy these brutally hot days by swimming as often as I can, eating plenty of delicious summer food (corn on the cob, ice cold watermelon and peaches, popsicles, baked beans, etc) and making mixtapes like this one!

I find that this mix sounds (and feels) more appropriate whilst driving with all the windows down (possibly on a road trip to the beach!) ... It contains many brand new songs by some of my favorite musicians, along with some very entertaining summertime "classics".

as always ...ENJOY!

You may download the mixtape RIGHT HERE.

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>>>>RANDOM NEWS<<<<<

Attention, Mobile Alabama! I will be exhibiting my "Silent Majority" painting show at Wellborn Ideas in the beautiful downtown area (near the cathedral)!!! The opening will be THIS Friday (the 13th!) from 6pm - 10pm and it will take place during the city's monthly Art Walk ... so if yer a Mobilian, come out and see me!!!

Hey look ... a whole bunch of cool interviews!

Well, Peter and I went and saw Wes Anderson's amazing new movie, "Moonrise Kingdom" and it was fantastic! HERE is a great interview with Mr. Anderson.

He also cleverly made different musical playlists for some of the movie's characters.
Check em out HERE.

You can view the film's trailer  below

Speaking of interviews, HERE is an excellent one with one of my favorite bands, Tame Impala, who have a new album (called "Lonerism") very soon!!!

Also, one of my all-time favorite singers, Elizabeth Fraser (who used to be the angelic singer for Cocteau Twins) is finally going to break her many-year silence and perform at this year's Meltdown Festival! HERE is an extremely illuminating interview with the songbird herself.

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 >>>>>>>VIDEOS ARE NOW<<<<<<<

Jeff The Brotherhood have a great new summery video out ... Dig it!

I can't get enough of this new Porcelain Raft song lately ...

Yikes!
The new Mum video finds them repeatedly spitting out their teeth!

I am eager for a new Ducktails album to emerge, but until then here is a video of theirs from 2011

Peter sent me this veery creeeepy video from a while back by the Basement Jaxx ...
Thanks, brother!

Here's a new and very white Zola Jesus for Ryan, cuz he loves her so

Wow. A new Blur song? I thought they were finished!
Here here!

Here's a very sad Radiohead/Jude Law public service announcement

And to lighten the mood, I decided to post this 80's dance classic

>>>Time to let loose and laugh with some Dessert!<<<

1st up, Justin Gaar posted this brilliant video entitled
 "A Conversation With My 12 Year Old Self" ...
thanks, Justin!

Chris Stewart sent me this hilarious standup comedy thingy by
the late Andy Griffith (R.I.P.) ...
Cheers, Chris!

Elise (who I will see very soon in Mobile!) sent me this wonderfully funny animated bit called Dubstep Dispute ... Danke, E!

And finally, my niece Syndein sent Here Come The Mummies performing "Carol Of The Bells" just in time for Xmas in July! Enjoy! haha ... Merry Christmas, Syndein!