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Shuffled #33: Deep Heaven Then and Now interview with Jinsen Lui

shuffled — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:34:46 +0000

This week I speak with Jinsen Lui of the band 28 degrees taurus about the Boston psych experimental rock festival Deep Heaven Now.

Shuffled Episode #32: The Video Game Cartridge Series - From Bits to Orchestra Pits

shuffled — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:42:34 +0000

This is an episode I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now. Video game scores always have a special place in my music library. In many ways they’ve shaped most of my tastes in music and our guest this week, Corey Williams, shares the same sentiments. Corey approached me on twitter a month or so back wanting to do the same thing for Shuffled and I gladly obliged to team up for a back and forth about what makes video game music special to us. Be sure to check back on CerebralPop.com for links to download some of these amazing tracks from the original scores and some of the arrangements done by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. One show is barely scratching the surface on this topic, so be on the lookout for more video game themed playlists in the future.

Track List:

The Truth and Reconciliation Suite - Halo: Combat Evolved by Martin O’Donnell and Mike Salvatori

Credit Roll Theme - Final Fantasy VI by Nobuo Uematsu

Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Jeremy Soule preformed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Tetris Theme (Korobeiniki) - Tetris preformed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Muse - Advent Rising by Tommy Tallarico preformed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Defense for Darkness - Halo 3: ODST by by Martin O’Donnell and Mike Salvatori

The Ocean on His Shoulders - Bioshock by Garry Schyman preformed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Top Man - Mega Man 3 by Yasuaki “Bun Bun” Fujita

Dark Flute - Superbothers Sword & Sworcery EP by Jim Guthrie

Through the Valleys of Oblivion - Oblivion Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Jeremy Soule

The Bones of Jakobson - Dear Esther by Jessica Curry

Termina (Another) - Chrono Cross by Yasunori Mitsuda

Spike in a Rail - Bastion by Darren Korb

Overworld Theme - The Legend of Zelda by Koji Kondo (second part preformed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

Our theme song was done by Ser Flash, who’s music is heavily inspired by video game music. Check out his body of work at smpmusicproductions.bandcamp.com

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Shuffled #31: Boston8Bit Interview PAX East 2012

shuffled — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:24:34 +0000

This week Shuffled dives into the sound of chiptunes on the floor of PAX East 2012. Matt is joined by James, Rich, Chris, Carl, and Francis for a round-table like discussion about the collective known as Boston8Bit. Enjoy the interview and assembled playlist of their respective acts they preformed at PAX East 2012, and be sure to check out our website, CerebralPop.com, for more info on these and other artists from the chiptune scene as well as where the songs played on this episode can be found.

Track List:

sadnes - For Your Health

Disasterpeace - Adventure (Live cut)

Br1ght Pr1mate - Reach

XC3N - DR011

MisfitChris - Tropico Mud Cat

Show Notes

Find out more about Boston8Bit at www.boston8bit.com

At roughly the 7 1/2 min mark I had to double check my recorder to make sure it was working. Sorry for the fuck up on my end.

As always, a big thanks to Ser Flash for making us a theme song. Find more of his music at smpmusicproductions.bandcamp.com

Shuffled #30: Interview with Sun Sister

shuffled — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:49:52 +0000

Shuffled is back once again with another interview session! This week feature is an interview with the Fitchburg band Sun Sister. There is more to be found at our main site, CerebralPop.com, where there are links to the bands EP, upcoming shows, and their music video. Track List:

All songs are off their EP ‘Rich American White Kidz’ a free download on bandcamp.

1. Growing ur hair out

2. Sore Eyes

3. Puta, mirame

4. Blonde

Check out more of the music of Ser Flash, the man behind our theme song - smpmusicproductions.bandcamp.com

Shuffled #29: Ode Canada

shuffled — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:06:47 +0000

Our friendly neighbors to the north send a ton of music our way. You may know bands and acts like Nickelback, Justin Bieber, Arcade Fire Bare Naked Ladies, and Neil Young, but that’s just a drop of sweet maple syrup the Canadian music scene has to offer. Enjoy this playlist of some other Canadian musicians.

Track List:

Jim Guthrie Economica Children of the Clone

Ser Flash The Clash Bullet Heaven: The Original Tracks

Murray McLauchlan Billy McDaniells Murray McLauchlan

Cowboy Junkies Ladle Demons

Les Cowboys Fringants Ti-Cul La Grand-Messe

Les Cowboys Fringants Si La Vie Vous Intéresse La Grand-Messe

Propagandhi Fuck the Border Live from Occupied Territory

Zuckuss Ree-Yee’s Witherspoontang

Shuffled #28: Not to be Confused with…

shuffled — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:41:37 +0000

What’s in a name? A miserable pile of secrets! No wait, I think I may have my lines crossed.

How important is a name to a band? I know every time I try to figure out one for Rock Band I come up with something lame. This week we take a closer look into bands with similar or the same name. Creating something from scratch, like music, is a tough job. I don’t believe in giving flack to the copycats out there when it comes to creating an identity to a specific sound. Just keep making awesome tunes to grove to. That’s my philosophy.

I encourage you to look a bit deeper into these bands in the links. Some very good genre compilations and free tracks on our website – Cerbralpop.com

Track List (more than just adding a D and J):

Stations by Hadoken and Spend Your Life by Hadouken! Hungarian Dance by Johannes Brahms and Brought it Out by BRAHMS Mount Celestia by Rolo Tomassi and Thundercock by Rollo Tomasi Tongue Twister by Envy and Shield of Selflessness by Envy

As always, check out Ser Flash’s dope music at smpmusicproductions.bandcamp.com

Shuffled #27 - Scratch and Hiss

shuffled — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:41:15 +0000

This week on Shuffled, we try something different (surprise!). Tyler Abstract joins me as we spin a few tracks from our personal stash of vinyl records. In fact, the whole playlist for this show are rarities and not available for purchase in digital formats. It’s possible to find some of them on CD or in your local record shop if you dig on vinyl like we do. If not, enjoy this slathering of music from video game remixes to Jamaican folk and much more. Check the links below for some of the tracks I was able to hunt down elsewhere. A fair warring: All of these tracks were ripped from records, so the audio quality is all over the place (such is the nature of the beast). Enjoy and be on the look out for an extra scratchy track by a beloved early 90’s alien!

Track List

Haruomi Hosono - Gaplus

The cover said music by Hocono, but it may have been a typo. Original music by Yuriko Keino and Junko Ozawa. Download here.

FM - One O’ Clock Tomorrow

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Keith Stewart - Yellow Bird

Unable to find online, but check out another track from the album, Angelina.

Cookin’ with Alf - Alf

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Miranda Warning - Why Be Sea, Missed Opportunities

Also can’t find these two songs online. There is this one track, the Power. Find out more about this Boston band from the 90’s here.

The Widgets - Empty Hearts, Outro

I have no clue about anything about this band. All I can find is this one blog post.

As always, you can get Ser Flash’s music at his website - smpmusicproductions.bandcamp.com

Also checkout Tyler’s website for the weird and offbeat happening in Japan - http://abstractjapan.tumblr.com

Shuffled #26: The Other Bands Edition

shuffled — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:48:08 +0000

Time for some music! This week on Shuffled, I dive into some of the bands I saw live while out recording interviews for past episodes. All of the featured artists (save for the last track) played as an opener or headliner. As always, you can buy the tracks by following the links on our website, Cerbralpop.com

Track List:

Radio Control - Hot Audio

Dan Baker - 365 Days

Dukes of Funk (Ratfynkt) - Crystal Isle

Rod Picott - Rust Belt Fields

No Joy - Still

Profugus Mortis - Scarlet to Snow

Shuffled #25: Math the Band Interview

shuffled — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:54:03 +0000

It’s a new year and a new edition of the Shuffled Interview series! This week I’m pleased to have Math the Band, an electronic punk rock band from Providence, Rhode Island. The two of them, Kevin and Justine, have been part of the local music scene for quite awhile now, and with all the touring they do (in addition to having day jobs) it’s amazing to see how much crazy energy they put into their shows and songs.

Subjects included in this episode: England and its goofy accents, American delicacies, Satanism, disembowelment, prank shows, a new Peelander-Z album, and Space.

Track list:

Hang Out/Hang Ten - From Don’t Worry

Tour De Friends - From Don’t Worry

Dinosaurs Were Made Up By The CIA To Discourage Time Travel - From Math the Band Banned the Math

Don’t Do It - From Hair

It’s Gonna Be Awesome - From Don’t Worry

Shuffled #24: A Shuffled Christmas

shuffled — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:57:22 +0000

It’s a whole Shuffled full of Christmas music! There is a lot of Christmas music out there these days, but you aren’t going to hear these songs at the mall while you’re getting that last minute shopping done. No, these are a different kind of Christmas song. Hopefully there’s a bit of something for everyone. Enjoy!

Track List

1. The Hives (w/Cyndi Lauper) - A Christmas Duel

2. Sloppy Seconds - Lonely Christmas (From: Knock Yer Block Off!)

3. Frightened Rabbit - It’s Christmas So We’ll Stop

4. Nuclear Rabbit - Santa Claus is Selling Crack (From: Vicuna)

5. Mew - She Came Home for Christmas (From: A Triumph for Man)

6. Morning Glory - Not Another Christmas (From: Demo 08)

Shuffled #23: James Keyes Interview

shuffled — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:25:09 +0000

Time for another interview! This edition of Shuffled features James Keyes, a Worcester Massachusetts musician who has a knack for all things rock. We talk a bunch about his solo work, his other band the Numbskulls, playing the bar scene, and some tales from the road.

If you enjoy his music, I highly recommend checking out his website, where you can find links to his two albums and more. You can also find more of his music in the band the Numbskulls. You can buy their music on their website.

Track List:

Hardliner from Ruminations

The Numbskulls - Live Fast from G String

Old Rider from Devil Takes the Hindmost

Black Ceiling from Ruminations

Steel Toes and Blues Jeans from Devil Takes the Hindmost

Shuffled #22: Carl Sagan Tribute

shuffled — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:10:34 +0000

Alex is getting a bit of a break from the show, so I am assuming direct control now! I decided to take a break from musician interviews, and seeing that everyone is celebrating what they are thankful for, I made a show centered around one of my heroes - Carl Sagan.

Carl would have been 77 this November. I know many have been inspired by his work and enthusiasm of the cosmos. His work has been more far reaching and influential than I think he could have ever dreamed. So here’s to you professor of the vast void in this place we all call home!

Track List:

Symphony of Science - A Glorious Dawn (From: A Symphony of Science v1.2)

Klaatu - Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (From: 3:47 EST)

Rush - Countdown (From: Signals)

Starscream - Moonrunner (From: Future, Towards the Edge of Forever)

Andrew W. K. - Star Children (From Gundam Rock)

Horse the Band - The Black Hole (From: The Mechanical Hand)

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The theme music to Shuffled was done by Ser Flash, and you can buy his excellent albums on bandcamp.

Shuffled #21 Interview with God & the Devil

shuffled — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:37:30 +0000

Matt is back in the hosting chair, which mean a new interview. This week he has an existential discussion with God and the Devil. The three talk about far out things like divine intervention, the meaning of life… Oh wait! Sorry, this is not a religious interview at all. God & the Devil is an Austin, Texas rock band and the subject of this week’s episode! There is a lot of blues and spacey music to this episode, so please relax and enjoy the conversation.

Track list:

A Pendulum Pulse in a Mechanical Heart (From “The Cosmos and You”)

Inner Dimensions of the Space-Time Continuum (From “The Cosmos and You”)

A Contact on the Mothership (From “The Cosmos and You”)

Time is Money (From “Cultivate Your Mind”)

Goin’ South (From “The Cosmos and You”)

Shuffled #20: Halloween Edition

shuffled — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:46:01 +0000

It’s Halloween time, so I’ve put together a Halloween-themed playlist for your listening pleasure. I hope you like punk, because this is a punk band’s favorite holiday. Celebrate the witching hour with some appropriate music.

Track List

1. The Misfits - Halloween (From: Legacy of Brutality)

2. Villagers - I Saw the Dead (From: Becoming A Jackal)

3. Son of Sam - In the Hills (From: Songs From The Earth)

4. Cancerslug - Within Her Skin (From: Book of Rats)

5. The EverDead - Switchblade Life (Live) (From: Slumber Party Massacre II)

6. The Nerve Agents - Evil (From: Days of the White Owl)

7. The World/Inferno Friendship Society - Pumpkin Time (From: East Coast Super Sound Punk of Today!)

8. AFI - Fall Children (From: All Hallow’s EP)

Shuffled #19: Chiptune Edition

shuffled — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:36:56 +0000

This week, Matt Giguere joins Alex for the umpteenth time. Chiptune music is on the docket for discussion today, and discuss it they shall. Hear about the tech behind it, the stage show some of the artists put on, and some great samples. A love of video games is not required to appreciate this burgeoning genre, just an acceptance of creative new ways to create music.

Shuffled #18: Marnie Stern Interview

shuffled — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:41:06 +0000

This week’s episode of Shuffled, we are trying something a little different. For starters Alex has handed the reigns over to Cerebral Pop writer, Matt Giguere (don’t worry, Alex will be back next episode). Also, this is the first episode of Shuffled where we have an actual musical guest. Matt was able to catch up with master guitar shredder Marnie Stern for a quick one on one interview at Boston’s Middle East Upstairs. So please enjoy this departure from the norm and bask in the face-melting licks from one of music’s craziest guitarists.

Track List

1. For Ash (From: Marnie Stern)

2. Vibrational Match (From: Demo)

3. Transformer (From: This Is It and I Am It and You Are It and So Is That and He Is It and She Is It and It Is It and That Is That)

4. Don’t Stop Believin (Journey Cover)

Shuffled #17: Tyler Abstract’s Fave 5

shuffled — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:14:45 +0000

When you invite a self-described “lover of the fine herb” onto your podcast and tell him to pick out five songs from artists that really affected him, it tends to turn into a themed playlist. In this extremely late episode of Shuffled (Sorry!), Tyler Abstract of the abstractjapan.com podcast joins me once again. There are plenty of classics you’ve no doubt heard of, and others that you might not have. Sit back with whatever substances you may or may not partake in and enjoy.

Track List

1. Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf (From: Past Lives)

2. Acid Mothers Temple - Pink Lady Lemonade Part 2 (From: Pink Lady Lemonade - You’re From Inner Space)

3. Hammock - Blankets of Night (From: Kenotic)

4. Led Zeppelin - Since I’ve Been Loving You (From: Led Zeppelin III)

5. Alborosie - Still Blazing (From: Soul Pirate)

Shuffled #16: Factory Edition

shuffled — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:05:41 +0000

I felt like there was too many talk-centric episodes in a row, so I made a music-filled episode. This time, I tried my hand at hand-picking a playlist of music based around a topic, much like Alex Martin does with Unoriginal Soundtracks, though, my topic is my new job, not a video game. Hop on the rollercoaster of emotions that is my day-to-day grind, and enjoy the tunes that describe those emotions.

Track List

1. The Vines - Factory (From: Highly Evolved)

2. Oh No! Oh My! - Go To Work (From: Daytrotter Session)

3. Man At Arms - Horrible Professions (A Modern Blues on the Plight of the Contemporary Worker and His/Her Lack of Options) (From: Being and Commerce)

4. Animal Collective - My Girls (From: Merriweather Post Pavilion)

5. The Dwarves - Working Class Asshole (From: Are Born Again)

6. Mr. Bungle - Intro/Squeeze Me Macaroni (From: OU818)

7. Screeching Weasel - I Wanna Be a Homosexual (From: Kill the Musicians)

Shuffled #15: The Japanese Way

shuffled — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:52:33 +0000

In this episode of Shuffled, I welcome the Japan-obsessed Tyler Abstract on to explain to me exactly what is so special about the Japanese music culture. Most Japanophiles are lured by the video games or anime, but Tyler really sells their music scene.

Track List

1. Hologram - XX (From: Hologram +)

2. Silence Kills the Revolution - The Rain Falling Between Principle and Real Intention

3. Nitro Mega Prayer - Shinjita Sekai (From: Songs of Hypocrisy)

4. Texas Pandaa - Jade (From: One Gleam After the Shadow)

5. Naiad - Believing Dreams (From: Hardcore Emotion)

6. FC Five - My Strife (From: Come To The End)

7. Genki Rockets - Heavenly Star

8. Starboard - Daze (From: Everywhere You Go)

Shuffled #14: The Rap Connection

shuffled — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:10:31 +0000

On this episode of Shuffled, I do my best to remedy a big gap in the music I feature by inviting on someone who grew up listening to rap. Brian Shirk joins me to discuss how he discovered rap, why he connected to it so much, and some of his favorite artists. It’s an all rap edition of Shuffled! Which might never happen again, unless Brian wants to come on again. Because, frankly, I’m out of my element here. I think I said something about hoes. Oh god, that’s embarrassing.

Track List

1. Z-Ro - T.H.U.G. (True Hero Under God) (From: I’m Still Livin)

2. Z-Ro - Battlefield (From: I’m Still Livin)

3. Z-Ro - You (From: Crack)

4. Trae - Days of My Life (From: Losing Composure)

5. Trae - In The Ghetto (From: Same Thing Different Day)

6. K-Rino - The Plan (From: Annihilation of the Evil Machine)

7. K-Rino - Representin’ (From: Alien Baby)