Radioshow “PVHF” on radio Centraal, Antwerp : 2007-03-20 : 230-400 PM -Extra radioshow as a replacement of “Mark & Woolfeman”'s show- Czech chamber-like contemporary folk/acoustic rock (-radioshow 4-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro : 2 min * Indies Kvety : Jablko Jejího Perí (=Apple of her Feather) (CZ,2004)**°° Tr.1, “Sen z vany” 4 min audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/65/s/714.mp3 Tr.7, “Baktánek” 5 min audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/65/s/720.mp3 Tr.9, “Vodní” 4 min -13 audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/65/s/722.mp3 First album of the acoustic alternative band Kvety from Brno. The group here uses a rather complex percussion on wood, with some humour. Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_79 * Indies Jablkon : Live Oslava (CZ,2006)**°° Tr.20, “Popí rondo” 4 min -19 audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/28/s/299.mp3 Also Jablkon is know for their clever percussionist, but they have many faces. This is a live concert looking back on their repertoire. Most memorable is this old cooperative track with Sveceny which had an extra crumhorn to it on this live version, also with great percussion. Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_111 * Rachot Deep Sweden : Maiden Prague (CZ,1997)**°' Tr.3, "Antenna" 3 min audio : http://www.vaclaveks.cz/vladimir/f.cenek/deep-sweden/Track03.ram Tr.4, "Spiral" 3 min 6 -25 audio : http://www.vaclaveks.cz/vladimir/f.cenek/deep-sweden/Track04.ram One of the band of Brno based guitarist hero Vladimir Vaclavek. The whole quality of the group does not always come out well. The vocalist pushes the chamber music folk more than once, which on these two tracks sounds perfect. The first track sounds like an acoustic, chamber-like Pixies, the second track goes berserk on the end (like Comus). Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_77 * G.Parrot Vladimir Václavek / René Parez / Milos Dvoracek or V.R.M. : Na Druhé Strane (CZ,2002)***° Tr.5, “Tri Zajici/Three Hares” 6 min audio : http://www.noise.cz/g.parrot/vrm/Vrm_No5.mp3 Tr.8, “Na Druhe Strane/On the other side” 9 min 15 -40 audio : http://www.vaclaveks.cz/vladimir/f.cenek/vrm/Track08.ram The slightly stretched relaxedness, instrumentally and on the songs, while not understanding the words, this might put off a bit more easily on this release to foreigners, compared to all the other Vaclavek related works, although this still is very good. This is a trio with two guitarists and one percussionist, with the help of a few jazz musicians. These two tracks are perfect. PS. Rale’s Twilight, one of V.V.’s best releases now is re-released !! Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_78 * Indies Ivo Cicvárek & Oko : Videt Vic (CZ,2000)***’ (Tr.1, “Krajina” 5 min) audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/108/s/1014.mp3 Tr.10,“Sen” 4 min 9 -49 audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/108/s/1023.mp3 A good song based album, with more or less recognisable accompanying styles into an independent chamber folk form. Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_85 * Indies Ivo Cicvárek & Oko : V Letadle (CZ,2002)***° Tr.4, “Hugo se diva na TV…” 3 min audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/95/s/879.mp3 Tr.5, “Reka-Luznice” 3 min audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/95/s/880.mp3 Tr.16, “V Letadle” 7 min audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/95/s/890.mp3 Tr.17, “Ryby v Hejnu-epilog” 4 min 17 -66 A few more instruments and a bit more worked out instrumental ideas gives this second album a slightly more creative result. Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_85 * Black Point Petr Nikl a Lakomé Barky : Nebojím se Smrtihlava (CZ,2004)****° Tr.1, “Pomali Ptaci” 4 min audio : http://www.play.cz/components/com_poslechnisi/listen.php?idtitul=351&playlist=49 07 Tr.2, “Zlati Hadi Zlaté Kadi” 3 min audio : http://www.play.cz/components/com_poslechnisi/listen.php?idtitul=351&playlist=49 08 Tr.4, “Lev” 3 min -76 audio : http://www.play.cz/components/com_poslechnisi/listen.php?idtitul=351&playlist=49 10 A subtle, nice, intelligent and sophisticated conceptual work, with the cooperation of an original female Choir group (which includes one child voice). The 2nd track here is simply brilliant. Description : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_80 * Indies Tara Fuki : Auris (CZ,2006)***° Tr.4, “Slady” 5 min -81 audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/111/s/1704.mp3 Third release of this duo singers/songwriters/cellists (one from Polish, one from Czech origin), with mostly self-penned and arranged songs and with the additional help of some other musicians. I still remember how the second album impressed me. Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_81 * Indies Maraca : The Body is too slow for me (CZ,2007)***' Tr.1, “lej,lej,lej” 4 min 85 audio : http://www.indies.eu/download-zdarma/mp3-ukazky/a/19/s/191.mp3 The group made a very good album before with Portuguese songs. This is much more a rock album as before, (often chamber-like) it also reveals how the singer has great vocal abilities, almost like multiple personalities in one voice. The album also has a few world music influences,... Review : http://psychedelicfolk.homestead.com/CZECH4.html#anchor_104 * Indies Feng-Yun Song & Trio Puo : Wild Flower (CZ,2006)****' Tr.4, “Sen” 5 min 90 audio : http://www.indiesrec.cz/DataFiles/Album/00000344/Download/sen.wma A thoughtful fusion of Chinese singing with jazz and world music songs. 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