In an attempt to capture the essence of Nixxon's style and improvisational strategy, the EP 2 Much Floot moves into limited test marketing mode June, 2004. The EP will be distributed on a per request basis to Nixxon fans.
Nixxon's style has been attributed to at least the following personality traits:
2 Much Floot leverages these attributes and showcases the multi-instrumentalist's most disruptive behavior as it emerges straight from the head-joint. As Cecil Nixxon is so very fond of saying, "Just let 'em try to get a coupla notes in edgewise and see where that gets 'em!"
2 Much Floot features the legendary Nixxon, along with a cavalcade of all-stars including Ray Hey, Mojo "Skippy" Butcher, Tex Einstein, Reid Ganz - and a very special guest appearance by none other than Dr. Philo Drummond. Also included in the project but not specifically assigned to a musical instrument or idiom is Zero "Zip" Zelch of the seminal Pop-a-billy band, Mr. Resistor and his Mystery Sister.
Titles include:
To be considered for inclusion in the test market sample and receive your own very special limited version of the EP, 2 Much Floot, e-mail your request along with surface mail address to: 2 Much Floot Test Market Fulfillment . Be sure to specify who you are and why you think you qualify as a fan.
You'll regret you did!
5 comments:
Great a new CD compilation! I'll be waiting for my copy. Also check out my new blog - inspired by this one at rayhey.blogspot.com
I like the jazzy sound... better than Cecil's music from the 70's. I don't think there's too much flute.
Some of the songs seems to kind of wander vs. having a strong melody/feel. What's wid dat? Ididn't care for the "ad hoc" sax (or clarinet?). It just didn't have good quality or melody.
This music does NOT sound like Jethro Tull. It sounds much more contemporary. I like the overall beat, mix, and the flute could actually be more definitive. Sometimes the drum is too strong
Cecil, in your profile you mention The Fugs. Somewhere in my sordid past, I remember their hits "Saran Wrap" and "Coca Cola Douche". I think my brother had their record.
Yers in tunage,
Celeste Montague
It was with a blend of anticipation, dread, Barbados rum and ice that I freed the CD from its packing material and took it for a test drive. Would this be another Swinging Love Corpses noyz-fest? What is Cecil up to *this* time? (Don't get me wrong, I treasure my copies of SLC recordings for the magnificent artifacts that they are. But I admit to using them mostly to stun and annoy closed-minded Pinks...)
I am pleased to report that I truly enjoyed this sampler and crave more! After one listen, I distrusted my reaction. I listened to it a second time with headphones and was rewarded with pure sonic pleasure.
Yesterday in my car, where it was Oreo-ed between Jane's Addiction and Radiohead, it became an ambient soundtrack for aggressively slicing through the relaxed, Sunday morning LA freeway traffic.
Three Blind Mice indeed! I would gladly pluck out my eyes and cut off my tail with a Swiss army knife (or a kaiser blade I reckon, mmm hmmm) for the chance to enjoy more of Cecil and Company's "freeform improvisational swill".
More Floot! More Floot! More Floot...!
ALERT! YOUR AUDIO CD MAY BE INFECTED WITH SPYWARE!
Sheesh! Must be fear or something. This free CD offer has been going on for over a month, and only 89 copies of "2 Much Floot" have been distributed. Of the 89, only two people have posted comments about it.
I know it's not Sammy Hagar, folks, but I never expected such a non-commital reaction. It is obviously far more painful than I had hoped!
Padre Puerco de la Paz,
The experiment was a success. A mixed bowl of both media was sampled and deemed as good as any I've had in the last four months.
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