SYD BARRETT 50 YEARS OF “THE MADCAP LAUGHS” AND “BARRETT”

 

New SYD BARRETT Tribute Celebrates 50 Years 

Since The Release of “The Madcap Laughs” and “Barrett”

“LOVE YOU – a tribute to SYD BARRETT” celebrates 50 years since the release of “The Madcap Laughs” and “Barrett”. The double CD box will be released by the prestigious English label Gonzo Multimedia on the 6th of January, 2021. 75 years exactly from Syd’s birth. “LOVE YOU” is a song recorded by Syd in 1970. It’s included in “Barrett”, the second solo album of his.

The new tribute also includes two particularly significant bonus tracks too: “Astronomy Dominé” and “Vegetable Man” characterizing the beginning and the end of Syd’s Floydian era.

Every single note in these two CD’s has been expressed with love. Love is shown by the artists who took part by arranging Syd’s music in their own way.

Our project is to collect, for the first time, all the songs Syd Barrett recorded after his experience with Pink Floyd. To realize it we invited many artists from various parts of the world - Italy, Mexico, France, Ireland, UK, USA, Sweden, Japan, Belgium Germany, The Netherlands - and asked them to choose one song and rearrange it in their own way.

Among them and without detracting from the others, we would like to mention:

Luca Ferrari: journalist and writer; one of the first in the world to publish fanzines, articles, and books about Syd.

Dave Harris: former lead singer of “Fashion” he is well known to Pink Floyd fans thanks to ZEE:IDENTITY, the album he released in 1984 – and recently reprinted - together with Pink Floyd’s keyboard player Richard Wright.

John Cavanagh: Voiceover artist, broadcaster, musician, record producer, writer, and performer. He is the author of the book “The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn” about the making of the first Pink Floyd album. The book was published in 2003 in the UK and then translated in many languages; Italian and Chinese among them.

Men On The Border: Swedish band devoted to Syd’s repertoire. In 2016 they took part in “Syd Barrett - A Celebration Concert” at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge.

Boris Savoldelli: a gifted vocal performer who is always challenging his “vocal instrument” with new and original ways of singing.

Dario Antonetti: musician from 1984 to today with Kryptästhesie, Gli Acidi Tonanti, Effetto Doppler, Inossidabile Orchestra Valsecchi, La Svolta Psichedelica, La Forma Delle Nuvole. Producer of The Vegetable Man Project (a tribute to Syd Barrett focused on the song “Vegetable Man.” Lots of artists from all over the world took part and rearranged the song in their own way. 6 CD’s and a 10” vinyl EP were released between 2002 and 2009).

Nino Gatti: for 40 years historian, expert, biographer and collector of Pink Floyd. He has published fanzines and collaborated with various publications both in Italy and abroad. Author of several books about Pink Floyd and their members, both in his own name and together with The Lunatics. His activity also covers many websites devoted to the band.

On the artwork side:

Ian Barrett: Syd’s nephew; he is a fine visual artist and Jewellery designer. He creates unique jewels using meteorites, fossils and other rare materials.

Matteo Regattin: author of the beautiful graphic novel “Syd Barrett Jugband Blues. A graphic trip on the tracks of Syd Barrett”.

We would like to mention every single musician involved in this tribute, of course. Thanks to their passionate contribution this project has become true.

Track Listing:

CD 1
1 - TERRAPIN - ANDREA ACHILLI (Italy)
2 - NO GOOD TRYING - LUNA PARK (France)
3 - LOVE YOU - EUGENE (Italy)
4 - NO MAN'S LAND - HUMUS (Mexico)
5 - DARK GLOBE - BLUEMOSAIKO (Italy)
6 - HERE I GO - MAX ZARUCCHI (Italy)
7 - OCTOPUS - SHERPA (Italy)
8 - GOLDEN HAIR - IN THE LABYRINTH (Sweden)
9 - LONG GONE - BARYOGENESIS (Italy)
10 - SHE TOOK A LONG COLD LOOK - ALANJEMAAL (Italy)
11 - FEEL - HIS MAJESTY THE BABY (Italy)
12 - IF IT'S IN YOU - HENRIETTA AND THE FIVES (Italy)
13 - LATE NIGHT - DUNCAN MAITLAND (Ireland)
14 - OPEL - GALERIE 65 (USA)
15 - DOLLY ROCKER - THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE (Italy)
16 - WORD SONG - QUARTO STATO DELLA MATERIA (Italy)
17 - SWAN LEE - HIBUSHIBIRE (Japan)
18 - LET'S SPLIT - MICHELE GENTILE (Italy)
19 - TWO OF A KIND - DAVE HARRIS & ZEUS B HELD (UK)
20 - ASTRONOMY DOMINE - BORIS SAVOLDELLI & UMBERTO PETRIN (Italy)

CD 2:
1 - BABY LEMONADE - ST 37 (USA)
2 - LOVE SONG - LA FORMA DELLE NUVOLE (Italy)
3 - DOMINOES - SULA BASSANA (Germany)
4 - IT IS OBVIOUS - STEREOKIMONO (Italy)
5 - RATS - PHOSPHENE (UK)
6 - MAISIE - THEEUNFORESEEN (Belgium)
7 - GIGOLO AUNT - THE AIRWAVES (Sweden)
8 - WAVING MY ARMS IN THE AIR / I NEVER LIED TO YOU - LUCA RAIO (Italy)
9 - WINED AND DINED - KABLE (USA)
10 - WOLFPACK - KEEPER OF ATLANTIS (USA)
11 - EFFERVESCING ELEPHANT - BOTTI & PAVONI from GREENWALL (Italy)
12 - BIRDIE HOP - TRESPASSERS W (The Netherlands)
13 - LANKY PART 1 - ALFREDO LONGO feat. SEBA PAVIA
14 - MILKY WAY - MEN ON THE BORDER (Sweden)
15 - BOB DYLAN BLUES - JOSS COPE (UK)
16 - RHAMADAN - MORNING SCALES THE MOUNTAIN (USA)
17 - VEGETABLE MAN - NICK BENSEN (USA)

A ROMANTIC'S GUIDE TO KING CRIMSON

Valentine’s Day 2021 delivers an unexpected and welcome surprise with the release of “A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson,” the new 12-track album of reinvented King Crimson material by the husband-and-wife duo Deborah and Pat Mastelotto. The collection, which spans the band’s entire history, revisits classics including “Matte Kudasai,” “Heartbeat,” “Moonchild,” “Elephant Talk,” “Peace,” “Exiles,” and “Sleepless.”

Pat Mastelotto is an American rock drummer and record producer who has worked with King Crimson, Mr. Mister, XTC, The Rembrandts and many others. Pat has served as one of King Crimson’s drummers from 1995 to the present day. This album resulted from Pat’s observations and Deborah’s insights made after she intermittently joined Pat on tour as part of the King Crimson entourage from 2008 onwards.

“It’s always been a joke in the King Crimson camp that there’s never a line for the women’s restrooms during intermissions,” said Deborah. “King Crimson plays loud and it’s often intense and raucous. But it can also be haunting and melodic, with some of the most beautiful lyrics ever. We wanted to help uncover that sweetness and introduce the songs to a different type of audience with ‘A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson.’”

“The album has amazing contributions from all the musicians involved, especially the TOAPP (Three of a Perfect Pair Music Masters Camp) artists,” said Pat. “We experimented together and since they were already lifelong Crim Heads, they were totally into reconfiguring the classic performances or developing totally new parts. So, get ready. You’ll hear some fantastic detail in their playing.”

The recording features material they chose and arranged together with lead vocals by Deborah, a creative Tour de Force in her own right, and with Pat drumming and producing.

“We compiled King Crimson songs and searched for the romanticism in them, then rearranged them,” said Deborah. “The addition of a girl singer automatically changes the feel of those songs and places them in a different genre. Our idea is to create a way for people, especially women, to appreciate the beauty of King Crimson’s music without the fear and sometimes resistance attached to the word ‘prog’ getting in the way. We slow the songs way down and strip them back to their essential lyrics and melodies.”

“In the Crimson tradition, we approached every song as if it was brand new,” said Pat. “At first, it involved tinkering with 20-plus songs in hotel rooms using iPhone apps to choose what worked best for us. We first focused on the lyrics. The words had to resonate and the arrangements had to develop a prog-meets-pop twist to meet my hopes. We had no desire to duplicate the original arrangements. In fact, just the opposite. I was trying to discover where else they could go to expose sweetness, sort of like the old days of cassettes and giving a loved one a mixtape. It’s a gift to fans and a family of former Crims.“

The Mastelottos started the recordings in 2019 by inviting the Texas TOAPP alumni, including members of the Houston symphony, to record in Pat’s home studio in the Texas Hill Country. After a quick trip to Nagoya for his one and only live gig of 2020, which yielded the live Stick Men album “Owari,” Pat returned and spent months with Deborah during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown finishing the project. The result is an album full of lush nuance and ornamentation designed to put listeners in a meditative and buoyant mood.

“The lockdown resulted in a year of canceled shows, which gave us time to realize the album,” said Pat. “This grand reboot of humanity made being a couple all the more important, nurturing relationships with people we love, gardening, and doing home projects while creating this album together was a beautiful experience.”

“2020 has given us the longest period of consecutive days, weeks, and months we’ve ever spent together,” said Deborah. “Our close proximity enabled a continuous dialog and working environment, so we never had to break the creative flow.”

“Working from home meant we could take the listening experience from the studio to the car to the bedroom…to test drive…so to speak,” added Pat.

“Heat up the hot tub, fluff your pillows, and head to the softer side of the bed for the pinkest Crimson ever”

Tracklisting

1. Two Hands
2. Matte Kudasai
3. Heartbeat
4. Moonchild
5. Inner Garden
6. One Time (Eyes Wide Open)
7. Peace
8. Book Of Saturday
9. Exiles
10. Elephant Talk
11. People
12. Sleepless

TOAPP musicians Appearing on the record:

From Texas:
Adrian Benevedes
Mark Cook
Chris Cowan
Aralee Dorough
Colin Gatwood
Corin Gatwood
Marty Hobsbracht
Mike McGary
Bill Munyon

From other parts of the world:
Mark Hassett
Marco Machera
Christian Constantini
Kevin Andrews
Jeremy Neese
Victor Sagfors
Dave Martyn
Kara Day Spurlock

Additional musicians and engineers:
Fabio Trentini
Andrew Simmons
Laura Scarborough
Elaine Barber
Alex Coke
Grady Cousins

Cover Art: Ana Fuentes
Design: Denis Rodier

Release date: February 14, 2021

To pre-order: https://patmastelotto7d.bandcamp.com/album/a-romantics-guide-to-king-crimson

Digital Album
Streaming + Download
Pre-order of A Romantic's Guide To King Crimson. You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

Limited Edition Compact Disc
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
package image
Comes in a 6-panel gatefold card case designed by Denis Rodier with paintings by international artist Ana Fuentes.

HOW ART HAS INFLUENCED CASINO DESIGN

How Art Has Influenced Online Casino Design

Every day brings fresh trends and innovative approaches to every sphere. And there is nothing wrong with it. All that is needed is the will to adapt and implement new concepts in everyday life. The online gambling industry couldn't have remained untouched. Digital art has affected it too.

The difference between online casino games that were popular ten years ago and modern titles is tremendous. Seven Heaven Casino has gathered all the top-rated online casinos to showcase the industry's artistic appeal and modernized algorithms. So, anyone can compare the epochs and spot the differences. However, what interests us most is how art affected the gambling industry, and that is what we will discuss today.
Movie art and its influence

The main idea behind various slots and table games is not to bring you a fortune but to immerse you into a reality slightly different from the one you live in. Thus, the reality should be captivating enough to keep a visitor involved. One way to make it happen is to bring movies and popular novels into online games. These days, you can find slot games that follow the theme of Game of Thrones, Tomb Raider, and Jurassic Park. They are listed by most online casinos. This is due to the spike of public interest in the listed cinematic art. The closer to the original movie and the more realistic the game looks, the more it is demanded.
Japanese anime and its influence

Modern movies are not the sole source of inspiration for game developers. Popular styles of art such as anime have their toll on the game design too. When you dig into the basics, anime first became popular in cinematography. However, as time passed, the gambling industry decided to adopt the trend too. Nowadays you can find all sorts of slots and other casino games spiced up with popular anime characters or themes. Koi Princess, Ghost in the Shell, and Fortune Girl are to name a few.

Anime's main peculiarity is the visual representation of a particular character and the world around them. Though utterly ethereal, it is highly appealing and mesmerizing. The combination of anime and online gambling allows growing the popularity and inspiring interest in either sector throughout the world.

Aside from that, the anime universe knows no limits, and you can go as far in your research as the imagination allows you. It should be noted that visual appeal is not the only anime element that was adopted by online casinos. The music popularized by anime is widely implemented in games too.

No matter the online casino you visit, it usually hosts a wide variety of anime slots represented as magical realms that can be entered only through the game. The psychological aspect behind such an enchanting reality is explained by the sheer human need to escape from routine activities and dull, at times, burdening daily life. The player associates themselves with a character entitled with magical skills, strength, appealing appearance, and never-ending courage. All the characteristics combined can evoke the feeling rarely experienced in real life. Being engaged in one of such games, the visitor not only enjoys the atmosphere but feels relieved from all the daily worries. This results in extended play periods and a growing customer base of the casino, hence the profits and popularity.
Comic art and its influence

You do not need to be an avid gambler to be aware of the excitement that the comic art universe causes. Comic-based movies, books, sale promotions, and advertisements make people adore superheroes. However, when it comes to online casinos and gambling in general, comic art is not solely about superheroes. It is also about the vibrant colors enhancing the gameplay.

Just like anime, comic art uses psychological tricks to attract people. Comic books you read and comic movies you watched evoke childish excitement and hint at an upcoming miracle.

As mentioned before, comic art is mostly about courageous superheroes who save the world and a mixture of vibrant colors that trigger pleasant memories. When implemented in a casino game, this combination attracts players from various parts of the world, with different interests and professions. They are united by the same desire to become one of their favorite superheroes and save the world. Popular Justice League, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, and Superman are present in the gambling industry. Once again, such a sort of entertainment leads to an escape into the universe of freedom, courage, and justice which is in high demand among the masses.
Summary

To put it simply, art helps gambling providers to immerse players into a fun and exciting reality for a short time. Whether these are magic galaxies, superheroes, or favorite movie characters, they all aim at bringing joy and excitement into the players' life. With the development of digital art and its implementation in the gambling industry, more and more games become highly engaging.

Considering the rapid development of technology, it's safe to assume that online gambling may become even more immersive within a couple of years. Virtual reality, combined with gambling, will cause a large-scale online casino revolution. However, it is obligatory to remember that the game’s reality is fun and exciting as long as it does not substitute your real life.

NEW TO ESPORTS BETTING? THE NEED TO KNOW

 

New to Esports Betting? The Need to Know

Over the past few years, esports betting has really started to take off, particularly amongst the big few games that make up the majority of the esports gaming scene. But recently, newer titles that are a little more familiar have also started to move into the spotlight that are a little more familiar and have helped push the esports betting market further too, with newer sites like these found here becoming available too there are plenty of betting opportunities – but where should you start, and what are the need to know factors about esports betting that may be harder to understand as a newcomer?

International play is important – Whilst more traditional sporting events such as the world cup will bring teams together from around the world and show which region may be performing the best, teams are often pitted against each other only regionally. It’s very different in esports, whilst regional leagues still remain very important, there are a lot more international competition and the biggest events always bring together the best teams of each region for competition – in certain games, specific regions will be dominant over the others, some games will have regions underrepresented, and others will be quite balanced in their approach. If you’re looking to find a start in esports betting, it’s important to understand how international play operates, and how the strengths and weaknesses of each region impact performances.

Stats, stats, stats! – An important part of betting has always been in the understanding of statistics – whether or not a player is good, on a form, and their performance history for example. This is something esports has done very well, with a full roster of stats throughout a player or a team’s professional history, it’s very easy to find out everything you need to know heading into a match. Take a game like Counter-Strike for example, you can see which team regularly wins the first round, which team recovers the best from a losing streak, etc – there are plenty of stats out there, make sure to use them!

Understanding the nuance – An experienced fan of a traditional game like football will be able to explain the ins and the outs of a specific play, break it down second by second, and understand why choices or movements were made. This largely comes from not only the experience of watching but also often of playing a little too - the same is true in esports, the experience of watching will go a long way to understanding why choices are made but playing also helps better develop this too. With many of the bigger titles being free to play and easily accessible, it may be worth a little time investment to try the game out for yourself and to better understand the way the game is played, that way you can appreciate the nuance and better understand what is happening at the professional level when placing your wagers too, and may even help influence a winning choice over a poor choice.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021!

FOOTBALL BETTING: 4 MISTAKES GAMBLERS NEED TO AVOID

Football Betting: 4 Mistakes All Gamblers Need to Avoid

Whether it is on the Super Bowl or a local college game, most football fans have bet on the sport somehow. After all, it’s a quick way to win some extra cash while also upping the excitement levels of supporting a team.

However, gambling is not an innocent activity. Statistics suggest one percent of adults in the US have developed a severe gambling problem, leading to severe debt and various mental health problems. As a result, you must take care when placing any football wagers – always gamble responsibly and know where your limit is.

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to have a more pleasant – and successful – experience when betting on football. Here are four mistakes you need to avoid.
1. Gambling without a budget

Not having a set budget is dangerous for any gambler. It’s all too easy to place a bet here and there, a few dollars each time, and suddenly rack up a betting bill of a few hundred dollars each month. While high rollers can afford to splash out that type of money without any care, it’s not in the budget for the average person.

Budget is the operative word. When gambling, always have a set amount of money that you can afford to lose. By budgeting, this ensures you won’t be putting your electric bill or mortgage payments at risk.
2. Not looking around at which betting platforms are available

When you’ve settled on the idea of having a bet on football, you will go through the standard process: visit Google, type in “betting sites”, and click on the first result that pops up.

However, this isn’t a wise approach to take. There are many, many different online betting platforms. Plus, each offers its own promotional offers, odds, sports/events coverage, deposit options, etc. This is why sports betting online at Oddsshark.com makes perfect sense. With this site, you can compare the best betting platforms, see which feature the best promotions and odds, and pick the one that will provide the best bang for your buck.
3. Placing too many wagers

Any experienced gambler will know there’s one quality that is needed when betting on sports: patience. Newcomers are often swept up in the excitement of gambling, leading to them making multiple bets.

The problem with this is they’ll venture outside of their comfort zone, football, and start betting on other sports. This is particularly the case when waiting for the next round of football fixtures to come around. You must stick with what you know – otherwise, you are going down a blind alley when betting on other sports.
4. Chasing your losses

When you lose on a bet, there is always a temptation to look for another opportunity to win your money back quickly. Always avoid doing this when betting. Stick within your budget, let the loss go, and remain patient as you search for another realistic chance to win when betting on football.

FULL COLD MOON DECEMBER 29, 2020

Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 10:28:13 pm (EST)
Moon sign: Cancer 08° 53'

WHY IS IT CALLED THE COLD MOON?

The Moon names we use in The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from Native American, Colonial American, or other traditional sources passed down through generations. A variety of Native American societies traditionally used the monthly Moons and nature’s corresponding signs as a calendar to track the seasons.

Today, December’s full Moon is most commonly known as the Cold Moon—a Mohawk name that conveys the frigid conditions of this time of year, when cold weather truly begins to grip us.

Here you find this time converted into different timezones for other cities:
WELLINGTON = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 4:28:13 pm (NZDT)
SYDNEY = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 2:28:13 pm (AEDT)
TOKYO = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 12:28:13 pm (JST)
BEIJING = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 11:28:13 am (CST)
BANGKOK = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 10:28:13 am (ICT)
DELHI = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 8:58:13 am (IST)
DUBAI = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 7:28:13 am (GST)
MOSCOW = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 6:28:13 am (MSK)
BERLIN = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 4:28:13 am (CET)
LAGOS = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 4:28:13 am (WAT)
LONDON = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 3:28:13 am (GMT)
RIO = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 1:28:13 am (BRT)
SANTIAGO = Wednesday * 30 December 2020 * 12:28:13 am (CLST)
NEW YORK = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 10:28:13 pm (EST)
MEXICO CITY = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 9:28:13 pm (CST)
CALGARY = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 8:28:13 pm (MST)
LOS ANGELES = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 7:28:13 pm (PST)
ANCHORAGE = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 6:28:13 pm (AKST)
HONOLULU = Tuesday * 29 December 2020 * 5:28:13 pm (HAST)