blakecooper:

“Parents,” by Blake Cooper

After spending over a year on my previous album, I felt like making some quick, less polished music. So I decided that, in a month or so, I’m going to release an EP with some new songs, some older songs that didn’t make the OCL cut, and maybe a remix or live track or two. Like I said I’ll probably put this up within the next month, for free.

This first song was made in two days (one for the relatively simple drum programming and guitars, one more to write/record vocals and mix). It’s about generational disconnect, and while it’s not perfect (even really good art never is), I had a lot of fun making it. I hope you like it.

And of course, you can check out my full-length album here.

blakecooper:

This is a song I first heard in this short film by Kenneth Anger. It’s called “It Came in the Night,” by from what I can tell is the fourth or fifth most obscure band in existence, A Raincoat. I like it; it sounds like the Beatles with a sort-of glam-rock edge maybe? I don’t know. It’s creepy, and it’s cool.

The only link I could find to it on the internet led me to an MP3 version of a scratchy transfer. It was also badly mastered. I tweaked the EQ a little and used an expander to give the song a little more “bounce,” as it were. 

Download.

blakecooper:

On Canandaigua Lake, by Blake Cooper
Release date: 1.26.2011 (on Yarn Bird Records)
Running time: 40 minutes

1. The Waves
2. Realer Than I
3. Ice Volcanoes
4. Quiet Revolutions
5. Words (Summer Jam Version)
6. Heritage
7. Seasonal People
8. EMPATHY
9. On Canandaigua Lake
10. Small…

blakecooper:

‘Like’ does not properly convey how I feel about this.

thedailywhat:

Triple Threat of the Day: David Lynch: Writer, director… pop star?

The LA Times’ Pop & Hiss reports:

Last heard on 2009’s “Dark Night of the Soul,” a collaboration with producer Danger Mouse and the late psychedelic roots artist Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse), the Los Angeles-based artist has released a pair of songs exclusively to iTunes. The tracks — “Good Day Today” and “I Know” — couldn’t be more different. “Good Day Today” is a trancey electronic cut, while “I Know” goes for a more spooked, atmospheric rock feel.

Lynch has signed with British indie Sunday Best, a label run by DJ  Rob da Bank. The songs were recorded with engineer Dean Hurley, who has worked with Lynch on many of his films. Lynch says the goal is to release a full-length album of original music.

“Good Day Today” is above. “I Know” is here.

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(Source: thedailywhat)

blakecooper:

“On Canandaigua Lake”

blakecooper:

“Seasonal People”

“Lucky 1” by Avey Tare

I’m excited about this album. And I’m shocked how approachable this tune is… meaning it isn’t playing in reverse. 

(Source: pitchforkmedia.com)

blakecooper:

“Betty,” by New Socks
Mixed and mastered by Blake Cooper.

Picture Story Friends Goodbye is out 10/12 on Yarn Bird Records. 

Thanks to New Socks for letting me post this. I’m excited for everybody to hear the rest of the album. (Share on Twitter)