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RZA inspired by John to make music for free + collab on a film soundtrack
Time for some good news, thankfully. In the news item published today on MTV.com and VH1.com, RZA of Wu-Tang Clan is explaining that John gave him a big lesson on what music should be done for and how it should not be paid for. “Musically, I got a friend of mine that’s given me a big musical lesson,” RZA explained to us recently in NYC. “His name is John Frusciante from the [Red Hot] Chili Peppers. He said to me that he doesn’t make music no more for profit or people. Those that like it, love it or don’t love it — he doesn’t worry about the critics. He has…
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Chad Smith isn’t allowed to respond to questions about John.
In his interview with Classic Rock Magazine, Chad Smith unwillingly responded that he’s beeen told to stay away from “John questions”, having been asked if some statements from earlier this year impacted anything. So the Chilis have finally returned to work, following the 2006 double-set Stadium Arcadium. Did guitarist John Frusciante, who in recent interviews seemed to express antipathy towards doing so, take some persuading? [Sounding uncomfortable]: Well… at this time I can’t talk about that. I have been told to stay away from the John questions. Nevertheless, the tenth album is underway? What I can tell you is that the Chili Peppers are writing songs, and we’re looking forward…
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Under The Bridge guitar riff is 46th out of 50 greatest riffs ever
In their compilation of Top 50 Guitar riffs of all time, based on readers’ input, MusicRadar have listed Under The Bridge’s memorable riff on the 46th spot. This is how they described it: Anyone who has worked in a guitar shop since its release as a single in 1992 is likely justifiably sick of Under The Bridge. John Fruciante’s arpeggiated intro long ago entered the canon of great guitar parts doomed to be recycled ad nauseum by budding players along with the likes of Enter Sandman and (god forbid) Stairway To Heaven. For Frusciante’s inspiration for the band’s biggest hit, look no further than Bold As Love-era Hendrix. The embellished…
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Saturday question #42: Ten events that shaped the noughties?
As promised last week, until the end of 2009, all editions of Saturday questions will be about the noughties (2000-2009) – what was cooking, what was good, what was bad, what we did, what they did. So, starting from a global point of view. What are, in your opinion, ten events that shaped the noughties? Both good and bad. Since this question might cause arguments and dispute, I am asking all of you to watch your words, be civilised. For those who don’t know: Saturday questions are a weekly meme on Invisible Movement where the site visitors get their own say. The questions are of a broad range, some of…
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Five years of Invisible-Movement.net
Sometime this hour on 24th November 2004, Invisible Movement, back then probably critically anorexic compared to what it is now was opened to public. This is how it looked like. And it’s been five years since that day! Earlier this month, the site went over the mark of 2 000 000 visitors, which was not acknowledged due to two occasions in a single month. Five years on the worldwide web is like 50 years for a magazine or a newspaper – very long. It brings some sort of a tradition to the site – the way things are worded, the whole concept. In current circumstances, it also brings a number…
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Swahili Blonde’s single to be digitally released on 14th December
Here’s something to spice up the boring week, for everyone who’s interested in experimental music, afro-beats and, of course, everything John Frusciante is taking a part in. Swahili Blonde‘s first single, Elixor Fixor, will be released digitally on iTunes on 14th December 2009. A physical 7″ single will be out in very limited format (600 copies) in late January. As you all known, next to the multi-instrumentalist Nicole Turley, the leading persona of the project, there’s Laena Myers-Ionita on violin and John on guitar (the production sounds really familiar, too…). As far as the “Man Meat” CD and 12″ go, they will be out in April 2010. Members of the…
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Saturday question #41: Favourite holiday?
This is going to be the last one in series of somewhat normal Saturday questions. Since we’re approaching the end of the year and the end of the decade, the remaining SQs until the end of 2009 will be lists, lists and nothing but lists of things. Psyched? Ten years gone so fast? Yup, I assume so. Until then, a generic one, given that most of the world will be celebrating something during the next 3 months. What is your favourite holiday and why? Anything goes – from worldwide holidays to national ones, from religious celebrations to something you and your friends celebrate for reasons not known to general public.…
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Saturday question #40: Superstition
Yesterday was Friday, the 13th. Just like in February, just like in March. Since there can’t be a Saturday question on a Friday, this one is about Friday the 13th, black cats, walking under ladders and all the other little silly things that might be important to some while they’re ridiculous for others. Are you superstitious? About what? Are there any things you avoid because of superstition? For those who don’t know: Saturday questions are a weekly meme on Invisible Movement where the site visitors get their own say. The questions are of a broad range, some of them are directly connected to the site subject and music, some are…
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Missing Ataxia’s AWII in your collection? It’s been reissued, go get it!
Over the course of the last 12 months, many people wrote to Invisible Movement asking where they could buy the (apparently elusive) second Ataxia album, AWII. Knowing that back in the days, the number of physical copies of the album was pretty small, the possiblity of reissue probably wasn’t that big. However, it appears that EMI music Europe have reissued the album and that it can be purchased again! According to people who already got it from the second batch, the packing is better and the pressing was done in 2009, rather than 2007. So, if you never got a hold of AWII, you can get it from Amazon.co.uk as…
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RHCP, Dave Matthews Band and Wilco will honor Neil Young at MusiCares
The anual MusiCares gala night will take place on 29th January 2010 and, according to Rolling Stone, a couple of notable bands will honour the legendary Neil Young. One of them will be Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dave Matthews, Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mellencamp, Wilco and Crosby, Stills & Nash are just a handful of the artists set to pay tribute to legend Neil Young at the 2010 MusiCare’s Person of the Year gala on January 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event will honor both Young’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-worthy musical achievements as well as his philanthropic work, which includes leading roles in both…
