Charlie Smith
Saturday April 30th 2011 ---- Be there.
W/ Boat, Boy Eats Drum Machine and Wonderful
Solid.
http://www.throwmethestatue.com/shows.html
How an hourglass is made
The Hourglass from Ikepod on Vimeo.
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One of my favorite blogs: BibliOdyssey
http://bibliodyssey.blogspot.com/
A blog dedicated to historic book illustrations with a scientific and historic emphasis. I just thought you should know about it.
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Party With Fools
Your Host: Charlie Smith Host's
Message:
What: Party With Fools Where: Studio Nels -- Pioneer Square
911 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98107When: April 1st, 2011, 5pm
via pingg.com
"Party with Fools!" Time to bust out the good stuff and celebrate the completion of our new studios. Bart Radio and Nels Nelson Music are hosting a bash here Friday, April 1st starting around 5pm. If you haven't s had your personal tour of the studio yet now's the time.
Not sure how long it will go but we promise to have you back to work by Monday. Everyone we're even vaguely familiar with is welcome. Look for your invitation and liability release form in your e-mail. You can RSVP here or just show up.
-Charlie
http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/h7kpn67d7gi34xz8e#
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Jazz Impressions of Classic Video Game Music
Come to this concert. Friday. It's gonna be great.
I did an arrangement of the music from Kid Icarus for NES.
Remember?
(download)
March 25, 2011 – 7:00 pm
University Prep Founder’s Hall
8000 25th Ave NE
$15 general admission, $8 students and seniors
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My Glaring Omission From the 2010 Favorites List
Darwin Deez is without a doubt one of my very favorite albums of 2010. I had the pleasure of touring with these guys last fall. Their self titled debut isn't yet available in the US. But, they are blowing up in UK/Europe this year. I don't know how I forgot about them when I was making my year end list.
Darwin Smith writes the catchiest pop tunes you have never heard. And, he consistently presents them with joy, enthusiasm and showmanship. Watch all of these videos. Enjoy.
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Mr. Smith's Favorite Albums of 2010
I've never done a year end list before. And, let's be clear, this is not a best of the year list. I just can't listen to that much music. These are my favorites for the year. They are in no particular order. I hope you can discover something new. Below you'll find a handy playlist.
Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me -- If I did have to pick a number one album for the year this might be it. Three LPs, one more beautiful than the next.
Beach House - Teen Dream -- What can I say. This has been in constant rotation since it came out in January. Awesome.
Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma -- This guy is changing the face of music one warped groove at a time. I enjoy this music the same way I enjoy jazz. I hear something new everytime.
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy -- Love him or hate him, one thing is true. Kanye makes great music. 
Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part Two (Return Of The Ankh) -- I feel like I've had this record in my collection for 10 years. It just feels that good.
Yeasayer - Odd Blood -- Many bands went for a eighties throwback sound this year. Yeasayer did it with a certain artistry and honesty that makes this a great album full of classic songs.
Cock and Swan - Unrecognize -- These guys live in Bothel, WA. They are making some great music. I wish more people paid attention to them.
Musinah - The Oscillations: Triangle -- I love this record.
Big Boi - Sir Lucious Left Foot The Son Of Chico Dusty -- Hip Hop the way it should be. Shutter Bug should be listened to in a big car on repeat.
Caribou - Swim -- Infectious electronic music.
Avi Baffalo - Avi Buffalo -- This young guy is one heck of a song writer. This album really knocked me out.
Junip - Fields -- This is a fairly recent discovery. It's a side project for singer/songwiter, José González. The textures are thick and rich. And, the songs are all classics in the making.
Bonus! - Shabazz Palaces - Of Light -- This is cheating a little bit. These EPs came out in 2009. But, Shabazz really caught traction this year. Some of the best creative hip hip around... and it's happening in Seattle. 
Here's the playlist. Enjoy. -Charlie
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