Yes my droogies, I have been known to throw down the spooky sadness into a realm beyond the norm. Here's just a small sample of Team Edward:
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PLAYLIST:
Gerard McMann and Michael Mainieri - Cry Little Sister
Strange Boutique - We Treat the Blindness
Lisa Gerrard - Largo
Love is colder then death
Cocteau twins - Lorelei
Coil - Love's Secret Domain
The Sisters of Mercy - Floodland
Die Form - I Rose Au Coer Violet Cantique
Judgement of Paris - More
Aurora - Hereafter
Bel Canto - Picnic on the Moon
Cocteau Twins - Carolyn's Fingers
Vangelis - Rachael's Song
This Mortal Coil - 'Til I Gain Control Again
Nature And Organisation - Wicker Man Song (Willow's Song)
Current 93 - Tamlin
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2010 DJ Bat.
If a vampire bites me in the woods, would anyone hear?
Hello my friends. I am within the middle of insanity but am very happy here. I can not wait to wake. I can not wait to move on into the current after-life of before and forever.
Perhaps you may understand. Perhaps you've dreamt about this in the future. I know I have. I love to relive it... Shall you? Touch your insides.... like I has toos....
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PLAYLIST:
Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots - Another song about jesyus, a wedding sheet, and a bowie knife
Nick and the Bad Seeds - The Willow Garden
Swans - Telepathy
Andy Prieboy - On the Road Again
The Angels of Light - Intermission
Magnetic Fields - Asleep and Dreaming
A Badalamenti - Nightingale (Vocal by Julee Cruise)
Jarboe - Troll Lullaby
Current 93 - Holy Holy Holy
Barry De Vorzon (Exorcist III) - Dreams for departing
Barry De Vorzon (Exorcist III) - End Titles
Miranda Sex Garden - Gush Forth My Tears
The Angels of Light - The Family God
AIR - Empty House
Deadsy - Mansion World
Gary Numan - An Alien Cure
Synaesthesia - Consciousness
Ministry - Worm
Rammstein - Engel
Zombie Girl - Elsie
MGMT - Time To Pretend
Tatu - How Soon Is Now
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy (girl eats boy remix)
Nina Hagen - My Way
Magnetic Fields - Cuckoo
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2010 DJ Bat.
I could remember all things perfect. All things in harmonious syncronization even with the non-sequitur. There was an assumption of greater understanding driven by the emotion through the music and when paired to visuals, enhanced the effect monumentously. I'm suspect that most those under 30 are going to have to reach to understand. Under 20 and forget it. Things have changed too much and for the worse.
No, these are not the ramblings of a mad man. These are the specific and precise observations of someone who just so happened to be born between the Generation X and Y. I am the Seer and for that I have been blessed. Before me lay the physical. After me lay the physical. Yet both devoid of the synergistic connection of emotion which allows one to see that million points of light when others see just one.
Is it impossible to explain? No. I've met others much younger than me who see the spark. Who yearn for the understanding that there is more than just the superficial which has dominated this world.
Am I the only one who can see? Who can relate? Of course not. But I can offer a true perspective so that others may implement what they sense and feel into perhaps a greater understanding of what IS in the universe.
They say that during the 70's-late 80's, our economy was bustling, we were a happy world albiet with problems that we shall always have, but in relation we were prosperous and understanding. Should you question that? Yes. You should.
By 2010 I'm faced with the Kubrick-esq realization that I've become witness to an apocolypse.
An apocolypse of reason, understanding, creation, realization, faith and trust.
You may not have complete security, yet you fail to embrace the solution. I can tell by the look in your eyes, you've been crying... Will you get it?
My ice has become thin for myself in many ways over the past years to the point where I have clawed back into this modern reality and have accepted it head on. What choice do I have? What choice do any of us have? We have many choices.
Choose yours wisely.
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PLAYLIST:
Roxy Music: India
Simple Minds: A Brass Band in African Chimes
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song)
Strange Advance: Worlds Away
Wings of Desire: Lied Vom Kindsein (J�rgen Knieper)
KTP: Celestial
The Art of Noise: Counterpoint
The Art of Noise: Roundabout
OMD: Dazzle Ships
A Flock of Seagulls: The last flight of Yuri Gagarin
Twin Peaks: The Bookhouse Boys
House By The Cemetary Theaterical Trailer
JCSS: Crucifixion
House Of 1000 Corpses" Dr. Satan
Pink Floyd The Wall Movie Opening (Custom)
Tangerine Dream: Electronic Orgy Disc Two-15-G
Yello: L'Hotel
The Reds (Manhunter Soundtrack): Leed's House
Pink Floyd: Is There Anybody Out There
Ennio Morricone: Regan's Theme (Floating Sound) Exorcist II - The Heretic
Twin Peaks: Dialog Falling
Lanois, Daniel (Sling Blade): Omni
Pink Floyd: The Thin Ice
Pink Floyd: Another Brick in the Wall (Part 1)
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2010 DJ Bat.
There are things in this world we obtain, acquire, learn, inherit, build, harvest, reap, grow or simply have dumped on us. Eventually some of it has to go. Some of this is no problem. Some of it simply gets lost or disappears on its own. Some of it however sticks to you like fish-hooks and no matter how much you try, the more you want to pull it out, the more damage it does. The solution is obvious, but the release can be hard to see. Quite often more damage is done before you can finally let go. It's not a choice. It's a fact.
Over the past six years, I've had to remove quite a few fish-hooks. However, several big ones decided to end up getting lodged deeper into me than I had ever expected. They sank in slow and just when I thought I had them figured out, they dug in deeper. Strangely enough, these 'metaphors' were the first to actually leave physical traces on me that I would of expected to have shown up 20 to 30 years later. /not pleased.
There was yanking. There was pulling. Unfortunately to pull these hooks out would probably kill me in more ways than 'The Big Sleep' albiet that was an option some could take. Instead I decided to take my chances and push the hooks through. The process will probably take three to five years and the scar... oh the scar...
The recipe for release sometimes requires one to go into overdrive to find the right path. To integrate while separating. The result is a path of such precision that kaos naturally is required to facilitate the desired effect. For this show, _r e l e a s e_, what better then to provide a soundtrack for removing fish-hooks of all sizes. It can be a delicate operation, but I'm an expert sonic surgeon with over 25 years of experience and as long as you have your favorite bottle with you and a leather belt to bite down on, you should make it out of this O.K.
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2010 DJ Bat.
I realize that quite some time has gone by since my last show. There's a lot going on in my life right now. There's a lot going on in all our lives right now. For me, some of it is welcomed and encouraged. Some of it is not. I'm no different then most of you.
This show had a lot of personal gabber in it which I ended up deleting. It's really not important. What is important is the flow and ebb of the mix which is what I'm known for. Empathetic DJ I've been called. But at least here I can preface...
But for the text version, I am reminded of my time growing up in Los Angeles. Of jaunts in the night amongst random rooftops, constuction sites unpatrolled, the beach at 2am and the various night clubs. It set a stage for my sonic and personal experiences so to say.
I eventually moved to Northern California where empathy was embraced. Los Angeles was always apathetically chic which explains why I so quickly mastered the game and needed something new.... something more... freaky... videodrome... strap on the helmet...
Within a year Xorcist took off and soon I was part of the beginning roots of one of the biggest influencial underground gothic/industrial scenes the world will ever see. Releasing Xorcist, Expanding my online music website service beyond any other online presence, touring and running House Of Usher became fodder for thousands as well as the media: Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, Wired Magazine, Electronic Games Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, Boing Boing Magazine, Alternative Press Magazine, Film Threat Magazine, BBS Magazine, USA TODAY, CNN, Mondo 2000, SF Chronical, LA Weekly, SF Weekly and many others. They would follow House of Usher and the scene it encompassed to the point of copying almost anything we portrayed. Yes, even major fashion magainzes to Buffy the Vampire Slayer got a make-over that gained roots in the scene we created...
Then there were the Mondo 2000 parties, Wired get togethers, even trips to major Los Angeles and New York conventions all of which allowed me to absorb quite a variety of national consiousness.
From there is where this show is pulled from. The Past and it's many facets of present and future. The ingredients to a sonic concoction that can prove to be quite potent on so many levels.... listen with care...
DJ Bat's Internet Radio Show Vol 5 - INTENSITY (8/2009)
Instead of a playlist, I would like to rather highligh some incredibly rare talent instead:
ANDY PRIEYBOY - An incredible talent. Featured in this mix is his Wall Of Voodoo cut Hollywood A Second Time as well as a recent release, SHINE of which you should go to his website and buy this mix as I did. I can't begin to preach how incredible Andy is. Go there now.
Another track you'll hear on this mix is Loud House Opera's: Cathedral. I honestly don't think this was ever released and I only had it on a cassette copy I would play at House of Usher on my Nakamichi tape deck as yes folks, this was BEFORE CD's. It's an amazing song and you'll only hear it here.
*** WARNING ***: This mix is made to dance to. However, by the final 1/4 of the mix, exhaustion should come into play and that's where the possibility of experiencing an OOBE may occur. So many DJ's don't even think of their mixes. Some can weave quite well. This mix however is built on not only substance but sonic quality. Marrying those two elements is an art that only a handful can really achieve and thanks to my experiences of the past 25+ years, I offer them to you now.
Towards the end you will experience an insurmountable rare experience. The cut is from what I can gather, unavailable anywheres yet through various means, I've obtained it... I saw her live in Berkeley and when she performed this piece, I left my body. It was performed on a home-made granular synthesis whale-harpoon controller hooked up to Kyma. What I heard was even more amazing than this cut and in a way, I'm glad I don't posses it as I doubt you would come back if you heard it. Laurie Anderson is an electronic goddess. The 20 second cut is from her Moby Dick tour.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy.... As much as I would love to, you'll have to forgive me if I don't stay around to watch. I just can't cope with the freaky stuff.
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2009 DJ Bat.
I realize that this year for most of us has been more piss and vinegar than anything else but just suck it up, grab some potato chips and just soak it up. There'a a new year on the horizon and we're all rushing like lemmings for it's arrival. So download that video fireplace yule-log / virus, run it on your friends computer at his christmas party and drop this mp3 into the nearest sound system for a most enjoyable christmas special that even Saint Nick himself would spend the extra $10 for the good stuff - none of this Popov crap.
DJ Bat's Internet Radio Show Vol 4 - XMAS Special 2008
Pink Floyd - The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot / The Wall Intro
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (What, our generation INVENTED that song)
Joey Ramone - I don't wanna fight tonight (Merry Christmas)
Wall of Voodoo - Shouldn't Have Given Him A Gun For Christmas
The Vandals - Christmas Time For My Penis
Captain Sensible - One Christmas Catalog
Cocteau Twins - Frosty The Snowman
Depeche Mode - Christmas Island
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Israel
The Residents - Santa Dog '84
Star Wars C3PO Christmas (You may need a barf bag)
Beat Dominator - Silver Bells
Angelzoom - Christmas Dreams
Xenon - Ripped and Cleansed (Edit) - off www.cyberden.com/xenon
Yello - Jingle Bells (Santa Club Mix)
Scooter - Dutch Christmas
Rufus Thomas - I'll Be Your Santa Baby ;-)
Jingle Cats - Meowy Christmas
Combustible Edison - The Millionaire's Holiday
The Residents - Santa Dog '88
Monty Python - Christmas In Heaven
Danny Elfman - Christmas Eve Montage
Star Wars Christmas Special - Happy Life Day Ending Theme (You WILL need a barf bag)
The Knife - Christmas Reindeer
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2009 DJ Bat.
Your instructions are to clear out your living room... or your room-mates room... or where-ever... and simply crunk it up and dance. Please be forewarned. Do not hurt yourself. Mixes like these I've been yelled at to stop it - "give us time to breathe or at least order a fucking drink". Rest all you want when you're dead I thinks.
How much fun it is to barrage this kind of abuse on your little droogies. Want it in person? Huh? Do ya? Well hit me with the details as New Years is coming up isn't it?
DJ Bat's Internet Radio Show Vol 3 - Dec 13th 2008
You don't want to know.
You just want to dance.
Too bad you can't see this as the video mix.
You'll have to see me in person for that.
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2009 DJ Bat.
Halloween is a special time which ever since I could even remember. It has always felt ancient and filled with lore - this before I read anything about Samhain or carving overgrown turnips. There's always been something comforting about it which I will always feel no matter how much of the 'current times' tries to twist and turn it's meaning for it's own monitary gain. Forget those over-marketed hidden agenda not-really halloween specticles of today - No, give me an old fashioned, scary ass old farmhouse / haunted victorian bobbing for apples Halloween instead tyvmkthxbye.
I just spent the last two days setting up 'Spooky Town' for my son... well... ok, for me really... It's sort of my clinical perscription for the holidays of which the dosage is to try and make myself small enough to live in it till next January. I would also keep the smell of burning pumpkins happening till then as well if I could afford it. For this Halloween we'll be playing close to home this time but maybe next year I'll try and come out to play in my old stomping ground of Hollywood.
In my place however, I offer you an hour long audio montage of your not so traditional holiday fare. Sorry, you'll get no Aadams Family Theme or Rockin Surf-Ska Spookilicious Shag tunes as I figure you can just play those yourself. Instead, just have this show ready to cue at around midnight and you can't go wrong.
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DJ Bat's Internet Radio Show Vol 2 - Oct 2008 Playlist - Featured Cuts:
Wojciech Kilar - Dracula The Beginning
John Carpenter - Halloween III Montage
Xorcist - Pool of Thought
Music from Mathematics - Noise Study
Etant Donnes - Droite
Wall of Voodoo - Granma's House
Tony Wakeford & Steve Stapleton - Walk the White Ghost
Jocelyn Pook - Masked Ball
A Badalament - The Black Dog Runs At Night
Ake Parmerud - Excerpt from MAZE
Barry Adamson - On The Wrong Side Of Relaxation
Christopher Young - Hall of Mirrors
Coil - Hellraiser Box Theme (Unreleased)
Xorcist - Children Of The Corn:Revelation Themems
Rhea's Obsession - Luft Und Erde
Goblin - Suspiria (Main Title)
Fred Myrow and Malcolm Seagrave - Phamtasm Intro/Main Title
La Muerte - You're Not An Angel
--- Sign Off ---
Jerry Goldsmith - Carol Anne's Theme
Phillip Glass - Candyman Theme (Rare Personal VHS Rip)
All music (C) the perspective artists and their publishing companies.
Show production and perspectives (C) 1985-2009 DJ Bat.
FOR NEXT TIME: What would you like to hear? - Email me using the link to the left!
Welcome to DJ Bat's Internet Radio Show and Website.
The first show is finally done! /cheer!
This debut show is over 2 and a half hours long and is more of a primer episode covering the time period of the mid 60's to the mid 80's and how electronic music, in my ears, was possibly born.
This show, as well as future shows will be available for streaming or direct download and I'll include a playlist at the end of each show entry for your reference.
So sit back or download and take with you the premiere Internet Radio Show!
Join me each week as I take you on a journey into my over 38 years experience in the electronic, avante garde, underground, gothic, industrial, 80's, new wave, ambient, deathrock and everything in between scenes from all over the world. You'll hear things you never knew existed. You'll listen to stories yet untold.
You'll also be exposed to new music, bands, news and other informative tid-bits just as my online website music service had become world famous for doing in the past when the site was known as 'the place' in the internet for such wares. Don't take my word for it, just look at our TECH section to read more about how my website was featured in Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Wired and many others.
I was first introduced to electronic music before it was any type of scene. Before an electronic music scene of any type even existed. We're talking way before Goth, Industrial, Ambient, Punk, New Age or New Wave. I guess you could of called it an accident as that's pretty much what electronic music during this time was referred to as: An accident.
It was around 1970 Another_popular_1970's_Icon. (The_hair_as_well...). I was fascinated with my father's stereo equipment and upon looking back, pride myself on not being one of those snot-nosed little kids who would push in the speaker cones. Instead I would watch them with fascination as they moved back and forth, projecting an invisible cascade of sound that could only be intensified more by moving the speakers so they could be placed pointing towards each other allowing me to put my head between them. It was shortly after this I noticed headphones appeared in the apartment.
Although I was only 5 years old, I knew a path in my life was at least outlined. I started listening to anything I could find on record, reel to reel, on TV or on radio including the static. I soon realized my culinary sonic tastes were beyond that of what could be obtained by normal listening habits and so began my journey to search out and listen to what would add to my blueprint of life.
