On December 7, 2010, Harold Montgomory Budd died aged 84. He was musician (piano, keyboards, guitar), composer, professor, and poet, noted for his work in the avant-garde minimalist scene in the USA in the 60’. His work in avant-garde, jazz, minimalism, ambient, and neoclassical music brought him world recognition, especially through his collaboration with Brian Eno and Robin Guthrie. He also collaborated with Andy Partridge, John Foxx, Graham Haynes, Simon Raymonde, Elizabeth Fraser, Eralso Bernocchi, Bill Nelson, Clive Wright, Jaki Liebezeit, Ruben Garcia, Daniel Lentz, Bill Laswell and Jah Wobble.
Tag Archives: 2010
Eric Johnson: Up Close
On December 7, 2010, “Vortexan” and “EMI” labels released “Up Close”, the sixth Eric Johnson studio album. It was recorded in 2010, and was produced by Eric Johnson and Richard Mullen.
Personnel:
- Eric Johnson – vocals, guitar
- Sonny Landreth – guitar
- Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
- Jonny Lang – vocals, guitar
- Malford Milligan – vocals
- Steve Miller – vocals
- Roscoe Beck – bass guitar
- Kevin Hall – drums
- Barry “Frosty” Smith – drums
- Tommy Taylor – drums
- Kelly Donnelly – engineer
- Andy Johns – mixing
- Kelly Toombs – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Johnson, except where noted.
- Awaken
- Fatdaddy
- Brilliant Room
- Texas – Mike Bloomfield, Buddy Miles
- Gem
- Traverse
- Austin
- Soul Surprise
- On the Way
- Arithmetic
- The Sea and the Mountain
- Vortexan
- A Change Has Come to Me
- Change (revisited)
- Your Book
Coldplay: Everyday
On November 22, 2010, “Parlaphone” label released “Everyday Life”, the eighth Coldplay studio album. It was recorded 2007 – 2008 and 2018 – 2019, at “The Bakery”, “The Beehive” in London, and in Umbria, Italy, and was produced by Rik Simpson, Daniel Green, Bill Rahko, Angel Lopez, Federico Vindver and Max Martin.
Personnel:
- Chris Martin – lead vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards
- Jonny Buckland – guitars, keyboards
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar, percussion
- Will Champion – drums and percussion, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Aluna – choir
- Garine Antreassian – choir
- Jocelyn ‘Jozzy’ Donald – choir
- Nadeen Fanous – choir
- Marwa Kreitem – choir
- Apple Martin – choir
- Moses Martin – choir
- Bashar Murad – choir
- Ben Oerlemans – choir
- Bill Rahko – choir
- Norah Shaqur – choir vocal
- Stromae – vocals
- Omorinmade Anikulapo-Kuti – alto saxophone
- Babatunde Ankra – trombone
- Drew Goddard – guitar
- Daniel Green – keyboards
- Samir Joubran – oud
- Wissam Joubran – oud
- Adnan Joubran – oud
- Femi Kuti – horn
- Made Kuti – orchestrionics
- Ayoola Magbagbeola – tenor saxophone
- Max Martin – keyboards
- Gbenga Ogundeji – trumpet
- Bill Rahko – keyboards
- Davide Rossi – strings
- Rik Simpson – keyboards
- Daniel Green – programming
- Max Martin – programming
- Bill Rahko – programming
- Rik Simpson – programming
- Mark “Spike” Stent – mixing
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Erwan Abbas – engineer assistant
- Matt Glasbey – engineer assistant
- Matt Latham – engineer assistant
- Issam Murad – engineer assistant
- Baptiste Leroy – engineer assistant
- Anthony De Souza – engineer assistant
- Michael Freeman – mixing assistant
- Matt Wolach – mixing assistant
- Chris Allgood – mastering assistant
- Lionel Capouillez – additional engineering
- Pierre Houle – additional engineering
- Adnan Joubran – additional engineering
- Bastien Lozier – additional engineering
- Lance Robinson – additional engineering
- Davide Rossi – additional engineering
- Federico Vindver – additional engineering
Track listing:
- Sunrise – Guy Berryman, Johhny Buckland, Will Campion, Chris Martin, Davide Rossi
- Church – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Amjad Sabri, Davide Rossi, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Jacob Collier Norah Shaqur
- Trouble in Town – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- Broken – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- Daddy – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- WOTW/POTP – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- Arabesque – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Drew Goddard, Femi Kuti, Paul Van haver
- When I Need a Friend – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- Guns – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- Orphans – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Moses Martin
- Eko – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Moses Martin
- Cry Cry Cry – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Moses Martin, Jacob Collier, Bertrand Berns, Jerry Ragovoy
- Old Friends – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
- بنی آدم – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Alice Coltrane, Harcourt White, Saadi Shirazi
- Champion of the World – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Andy Monaghan, Scott Hutchinson, Simon Liddell
- Everyday Life – Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, John Metcalfe
Djam Karet: The Heavy Soul Sessions
On October 17, 2010, “HC Productions” label released “The Heavy Soul Sessions”, the thirteenth Djam Karet studio album. It was recorded in 2009, at “White Arrow Studios” in California, and was produced by Gayle Ellett, Mike Henderson, Aaron Kenyon, Mike Murray and Chuck Oken Jr.
Personnel:
- Gayle Ellett – organ, synthesizer, mellotron, mixing, mastering
- Mike Henderson – electric guitar, electronics, engineer
- Aaron Kenyon – 5-string bass guitar, electronics
- Mike Murray – electric guitar, electronics
- Chuck Oken, Jr. – drums, engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Gayle Ellett, Mike Henderson, Aaron Kenyon, Mike Murray and Chuck Oken Jr., except where noted.
- Hungry Ghost
- The Red Threated Sexy Beast
- Consider Figure Three
- The packaging House
- Dedicated to K. C. – Richard Pinhas
- The Gypsy and the Hegemon
Lucky Peterson: You Can Always Turn Around
On September 28, 2010, “Dreyfus” label released “You Can Always Turn Around”, the 20th Lucky Peterson album. It was recorded in March 2010, in Woodstock, NY, and was produced by Doug Yoel, Francis Dreyfus, and Lucky Peterson. “You Can Always Turn Around” won “Grand Prix du Disque” (Best Blues Album in 2010 in France).
Personnel:
- Lucky Peterson– vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, national duolian, piano, arranger
- Larry Campbell – acoustic and pedal steel guitar, mandolin, national duolian, arranger
- Scott Petito – bass, octave mandolin, shaker, arrangements, engineer, mixing, mastering
- Gary Burke – drums, arrangements
- Tamara Peterson – vocals
- Doug Yoel- arrangements, cover photo, liner notes
- Beth Reineke – engineer assistant, inside photo
- Valérie Lefebvre – package coordinator
- Djémila Boukhlifa – package coordinator
Track listing:
- I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom – Robert Johnson
- I’m New Here – Bill Callahan
- Statesboro Blues – Blind Willie McTell
- Trouble – Ray LaMontagne
- Trampled Rose – Tom Waits, Katleen Brennan
- Atonement – Lucinda Williams
- Why Are People Like That – Bobby Charles
- Four Little Boys – Lucky Peterson, James Peterson
- Death Don’t Have No Mercy – Reverend Gary Davis
- I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free- Billy Taylor, Dick Dallas
- Think – Curtis Mayfield
Brad Mehldau and Kevin Hays: Modern Music
On September 20, 2011, “Nonesuch” label released “Modern Music”, an album by Brad Mehldau and Kevin Hays. It was recorded in October 2010, at “Mechanics Hall” in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was produced by Patrick Zimmerli.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau– piano
- Kevin Hays– piano
Track listing:
- Crazy Quilt – Patrick Zimmerli
- Unrequited – Brad Mehldau
- Generatrix – Patric Zimmerli
- Celtic Folk Melody – Patrick Zimmerli
- Excerpt from Music for 18 Musicians – Steve Reich
- Lonely Woman – Ornette Coleman
- Modern Music – Patrick Zimmerli
- Elegia – Kevin Hays
- Excerpt from String Quartet No. 5″ – Philip Glass
Kasabian: Velociraptor
On September 16, 2011, “RCA” label released “Velociraptor!” the fourth Kasabian studio album. It was recorded November 2010 – March 2011 in Leicester, England, and was produced by Dan the Automator and Sergio Pizzorno.
Personnel:
- Tom Meighan– lead and backing vocals
- Sergio Pizzorno– lead, co-lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, synthesizer, bass guitar
- Chris Edwards– bass guitar
- Ian Matthews – drums
- Jay Mehler– guitar
- Sandris Skyrimš – guitar
- Tim Carter – guitar, percussion
- Ben Kealey– keyboards
- Dan Ralph Martin – guitar, percussion
- Gary Alesbrook – trumpet
- Mat Coleman – trombone
- Andrew Kinsman – saxophone
- London Metropolitan Orchestra– strings
- Jessica Dannheisser – orchestration
- Andy Brown – conducting
- Tim Carter, Joe Kearns– engineeri
- Aitor Throup– design, art direction
- Neil Bedford – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Sergio Pizzorno.
- Let’s Roll Just Like We Used To
- Days Are Forgotten
- Goodbye Kiss
- La Fée Verte
- Velociraptor!
- Acid Turkish Bath (Shelter from the Storm)
- I Hear Voices
- Re-Wired
- Man of Simple Pleasures
- Switchblade Smiles
- Neon Noon
Robert Plant: Band Of Joy
On September 13, 2010, “Decca” label released “Band of Joy”, the ninth Robert Plant studio album. It was recorded in 2010 and was produced by Robert Plant and Buddy Miller.
Personnel:
- Robert Plant– lead and backing vocals
- Bekka Bramlett– backing vocals
- Marco Giovino– drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Patty Griffin– vocals, backing vocals
- Byron House – bass guitar
- Buddy Miller– electric guitar, baritone guitar, 6-string bass guitar, mandoguitar, backing vocals
- Darrell Scott– acoustic guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, banjos, accordion, pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar, backing vocals
Track listing:
- Angel Dance – David Hidalgo, Louie Perez
- House of Cards – Richard Thompson
- Central Two-O-Nine – Robert Plant, Buddy Miller, Jason Friedman
- Silver Rider – Zachary Micheletti, Mimi Parker, Alan Sparhawk
- You Can’t Buy My Love – Billy Babineaux, Bobby Babineaux
- Falling in Love Again – Dillard Crume, Andrew Kelly
- The Only Sound That Matters – Gregory Vanderpool
- Monkey – Zachary Micheletti, Mimi Parker, Alan Sparhawk
- Cindy, I’ll Marry You Someday – traditional, arranged by Robert Plant, Buddy Miller
- Harm’s Swift Way – Townes Van Zandt
- Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down – traditional, arranged by Robert Plant, Buddy Miller
- Even This Shall Pass Away – Theodore Tilton, traditional, arranged by Robert Plant, Buddy Mille
Weezer: Hurley
On September 10, 2010, “Epitaph” label released “Hurley”, the eighth Weezer studio album. It was recorded in 2010 and was produced by Rivers Cuomo and Shawn Everett.
Personnel:
- Rivers Cuomo – vocals, guitar
- Brian Bell – guitar
- Scott Shriner – bass
- Patrick Wilson – drums
- Blake Mills – keyboards
- Ryan Adams – guitar, bass
- Chris Pontius, Jimmy Harry – additional guitar
- Tony Berg – Hurdy Gurdy
- Travis Harrison – octa bass
- Greg Vail- flute
- Cecilia Huerta, Devin Franco, Gabrielle Hamann-Guennette – cello
- Dan Wilson – backing vocals
- April Margera, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Ehren McGhehey, Johnny Knoxville, Preston Lacy, Ryan Dunn , Steve-O, Wee-Man – gang vocals
- Allegra Young, Tyler Fitzmaurice – string arrangements, conductor
- Shawn Everett – recording
- John Goodmanson, Marc McClusky, Shawn Everett – mixing
- Dave Collins – mastering
- Johannes Gamble – art direction
Track listing:
- Memories – Rivers Cuomo
- Ruling Me – Rivers Cuomo, Dan Wilson
- Trainwrecks – Rivers Cuomo, Desmond Child
- Unspoken – Rivers Cuomo
- Where’s My Sex? – Rivers Cuomo, Greg Wells
- Run Away – Rivers Cuomo, Ryan Adams
- Hang On – Rivers Cuomo, Rick Nowels
- Smart Girls – Rivers Cuomo, Tony Kanal, Jimmy Harry
- Brave New World – Rivers Cuomo, Linda Perry
- Time Files – Rivers Cuomo, Mac Davis
Esperanza Spalding: Chamber Music Society
On August 17, 2010, “Heads Up”, label released “Chamber Music Society”, the third Esperanza Spalding studio album. It was recorded in October 2009 and was produced by Esperanza Spalding, and Gil Goldstein.
Personnel:
- Esperanza Spalding– vocals, bass guitar, double bass
- Milton Nascimento– guest vocals
- Leo Genovese– piano, electric piano, melodica
- Terri Lyne Carrington– drums
- Quintino Cinalli – percussion
- Entcho Todorov – violin
- Lois Martin – viola
- David Eggar – cello
- Ricardo Vogt – nylon-stringed guitar
- Gretchen Parlato– backing vocals
- Gil Goldstein– co-arranger
Track listing:
All tracks by Esperanza Spalding, except where noted.
- Little Fly – lyrics by William Blake, music by Esperanza Spalding
- Knowledge of Good and Evil
- Really Very Small
- Chacarera – Leo Genovese
- Wild Is the Wind – Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington
- Apple Blossom
- As a Sprout
- What a Friend
- Winter Sun
- Inútil Paisagem – lyrics byAloísio de Oliveira, music by Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Short and Sweet
- Midnight Sun – lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Lionel Hampton, Sonny Burke
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