Bradford Reed

picture info	Bradford Reed Bradford Reed is an American multi-instrumentalist, experimental luthier, and member of the avant-garde band King Missile III. In the 1980s he invented the pencilina, a custom made string instrument. Pencilina The pencilina is a custom-made string instrument that Reed invented in the 1980s. The instrument is a double neck 3rd bridge guitar. The pencilina is similar in construction to two long connected thin zithers. Its two "necks" each have a bridge, tuning pegs, and a set of strings; six strings on one neck and four on the other. Both are open tuned. The treble tuning is adjustable via a multiple tuning bridge. Wedged over and under the strings is a wooden drum stick for the treble/alto/tenor strings and a metal rod for the bass strings, which divide each string into two segments with different pitches. The divided strings can be then played separately, resulting in various harmonic overtones. There are four built-in pickups: two are contact mics mounted in the bridges at o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Experimental Music Experimental music is a general label for any music or music genre that pushes existing boundaries and genre definitions. Experimental compositional practice is defined broadly by exploratory sensibilities radically opposed to, and questioning of, institutionalized compositional, performing, and aesthetic conventions in music. Elements of experimental music include Indeterminacy in music, indeterminate music, in which the composer introduces the elements of chance or unpredictability with regard to either the composition or its performance. Artists may also approach a hybrid of disparate styles or incorporate unorthodox and unique elements. The practice became prominent in the mid-20th century, particularly in Europe and North America. John Cage was one of the earliest composers to use the term and one of experimental music's primary innovators, utilizing Indeterminacy (music), indeterminacy techniques and seeking unknown outcomes. In France, as early as 1953, Pierre Schaeffer had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Yuri Landman Yuri Landman (born 1 February 1973) is a Dutch inventor of musical instruments and musician who has made several experimental electric string instruments for a number of artists including Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, Liars, Jad Fair of Half Japanese, Liam Finn, and Laura-Mary Carter. Besides his musical activities he is also a graphic novel artist. Biography Yuri Landman started as a comic book artist and made his debut in the comics field in 1997 with 'Je Mag Alles Met Me Doen' (in Dutch). In the follow-up, released in 1998, 'Het Verdiende Loon', Landman described his negative experiences on a daily job. For the second title he received the ''1998 Breda Prize'', an award for rising new comic artists in the Netherlands. Since then he has published no other comic books. Soon after the release he took over a local comic book store and started his graphic design studio inside the shop besides the sales of comics. Together with Cees van Appeldoorn, he formed the lo-fi band Zoppo pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2004 In Music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2004. Specific locations 2004 in British music 2004 in Irish music * 2004 in Norwegian music * 2004 in South Korean Music Specific genres * 2004 in classical music * 2004 in country music * 2004 in heavy metal music * 2004 in hip hop music 2004 in Latin music 2004 in jazz Events January–February January 1 The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti. Kurt Nilsen wins ''World Idol''. January 3 – Britney Spears marries Jason Allen Alexander, a childhood friend, in Las Vegas. The marriage is annulled 55 hours later. January 15 – Rapper Mystikal is sentenced to six years in prison for sexual battery. January 16–February 1 – The Big Day Out festival takes place in Australia and New Zealand, headlined by Metallica. A Perfect Circle is originally named in the lineup but later withdraw, with Fear Factory appearing as a mystery artist in place of all of A Perfect Circle's sched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Royal Lunch ''Royal Lunch'' is the ninth studio album by avant-garde band King Missile, released on September 21, 2004, by Important Records. Reception Alex Henderson of AllMusic commends the band's esoteric compositions while saying " Hall comes up with so many nutty, irreverently absurd references that he becomes disarming" and "even when Hall is telling listeners how much he despises Attorney General John Ashcroft and Vice President Dick Cheney, he comes across as more of an eccentric than an agitator." Ink 19 called the album "a worthy collection with some college radio airplay potential" and "thought-provoking and interesting, although it does tend to rely on profanity, especially on the mercifully short "Pain Series VIII: Stubbed Toe." Lollipop Magazine criticized the album's writing, saying "tracks such as the sardonic, spoken word "America Kicks Ass" ("We want cheap clothes, cheap oil, whatever we want. And if they don’t like it, they can suck on it. Because the rest of the world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Psychopathology Of Everyday Life (album) ''The Psychopathology of Everyday Life'' is the eighth album by avant-garde band King Missile, it was released on January 21, 2003 by Instinct Records. The album is named after a 1901 book by Sigmund Freud. The album cover features a mock Parental Advisory label that reads, "Warning: Contains lots of curses: Do not buy!" Reception Johnny Loftus of AllMusic awarded ''The Psychopathology of Everyday Life'' four out of five stars and said "highlights include "JLH," in which Hall commends Jennifer Love Hewitt for not speaking out against war, politics, or 9/11" and ""Eating People" sets up the classic King Missile paradox, in which the listener is at once repulsed with Hall's logic, while being impressed that he's so convincing." Track listing Personnel Adapted from the liner notes of ''The Psychopathology of Everyday Life''. King Missile * Bradford Reed – drums, synthesizers, samples, piano, pencilina, percussion, backing vocals, production, recording, mixing * Sasha F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2003 In Music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2003. Specific locations * 2003 in British music * 2003 in Irish music 2003 in Norwegian music 2003 in South Korean music Specific genres * 2003 in classical music 2003 in country music 2003 in heavy metal music * 2003 in hip hop music * 2003 in Latin music 2003 in jazz Events January–February January 6 – The annual Park Lane Group Young Artists festival of contemporary music opens with two concerts in the Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre, London. The first concert, given by the Gallimaufry Ensemble, includes the premiere of a new wind quintet by 23-year-old Benjamin Wallfisch; the second concert features solo bass clarinettist Sarah Watts, who premieres Marc Yeats ''Vox'' for solo bass clarinet and Michael Smetanin's ''Ladder of Escape'' for bass clarinet with prerecorded ensemble of six bass and two contrabass clarinets. January 7 – The Philip on Film Live festival (until Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 In Music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2001. Specific locations * 2001 in British music * 2001 in Norwegian music * 2001 in South Korean music Specific genres * 2001 in classical music * 2001 in country music * 2001 in heavy metal music * 2001 in hip hop music * 2001 in Latin music * 2001 in jazz Events January January 9 – Apple Inc. introduces the iTunes media player. January 12–21 – Rock in Rio 3 is held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Headlining acts consist of Sting, R.E.M., 'N Sync, Iron Maiden, Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers and a new line-up of Guns N' Roses. January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band. January 19–February 4 – The Big Day Out festival takes place in Australia and New Zealand, headlined by Rammstein (in all venues) and Limp Bizkit (in Auckland, the Gold Coast, and Sydney). January 26 – A crowd crush occurs during a set by Limp Bizkit at the Sydney Big Day Out music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2000 In Music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2000. This year was the peak of CD sales in the United States, with sales declining year on year since then. Specific locations * 2000 in British music 2000 in Norwegian music 2000 in South Korean music Specific genres * 2000 in classical music * 2000 in country music * 2000 in heavy metal music * 2000 in hip hop music 2000 in Latin music 2000 in jazz Events January * January 1 In New York City, United States, at precisely midnight, Prince celebrates the start of the final year before the new millennium by playing his anthemic "1999", in what he vows is the song's finale. British composer John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List. January 11 * Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for downloading 4000 pornographic images of children ends. Sharon Osbourne quits as manager of Smashing Pumpkins after only three months. In a brash press release she annou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1999 In Music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in 1999. Specific locations 1999 in British music 1999 in Norwegian music * 1999 in South Korean music Specific genres * 1999 in classical music * 1999 in country music 1999 in Latin music 1999 in jazz Events January January 7 After eight years of marriage, musician husband Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. Paul McCartney attends the launch of his daughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia. January 11 – During the American Music Awards, Billy Joel is awarded the Special Award of Merit for his "inspired songwriting skills" and "exciting showmanship." January 12 – Britney Spears releases her hit album ''...Baby One More Time''. The album is the second best-selling album of the 90s in the US and the third best-selling album of the 90s worldwide. It also enters the list of the top 20 best-selling albums of all time. January 12 – Fredrik Johansso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]