Picks from the Fan, volume 1

So here it is folks. This is it.. the pinnacle to all things music.. the epitome of everything your ears have ever wanted to hear.. the mecca of sound.. this. is. the. PICKS FROM THE FAN SERIES! All jokes aside, this is the first of what I hope to be many more volumes of my own collection of music. This was just thrown together in about 5 minutes with absolutely zero rhyme or reason, but it's volume one, and honestly, with me, you couldn't or shouldn't expect much more than utter complacency and laziness. :)



This track listing may seem super random.. I actually hope that it does compel you in that way. I also know that it is somewhat "meh" in some spots.. I was actually just clearing out what was listener-worthy from a seldom used file on my computer. The proceeding volumes will be much more thought out and ear provoking. I'll label them as the mood seems fit as well. That said, this is still just "volume 1".


Download:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=63N50U8N



The track listing for this volume is as follows:

Mykal Rose - "Shoot Out"
Aswad - "Love Fire"
Aswad - "Dub Fire" (i think they both deserve to be heard, and i've always been undecided on which i prefer the most)
Blind Melon - 3 is a Magic Number (yeah it is)
The Intruders - Cowboys to Girls
James Brown - Cold Sweat
James Brown - Papas Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown - Please, Please, Please
James Brown - Superbad
The Temptations - My Girl
The Platters - This Magic Moment
Sizzla - They Ain't Gonna See Us Fall
The Platters - I Love You 1000 Times

the "A Show a Day" series... this will be Volume 1

So, Volume 1 of the "ever popular" (lol) A Show a Day series.

This time around I'm going to start things off with my all time favorite Grateful Dead show. Now, don't get the misconception that I am some cruncy hippy that only listens to the Dead, Phish, and Panic. I listen to those three bands sometimes, yes, but I will show you over time that my musical likenesses aren't limited to psychedellic rock (though I love me some psychedellia in all shapes and sizes).

Anyways, this show is the Dead's first ever performance at the Avalon Ballroom. It features a young Grateful Dead.... so young that they were only 6 months removed from their former name, "The Warlocks". This era of the dead, the "Pigpen Era" as I've heard it called, was so much more bluesy. It only leaves one to ponder on the thought of where the Dead's music would/could have gone had Pigpen not passed away. One can only wonder. Regardless, this beautiful piece of nostalgia deserves to be heard by all. It's a great recording for the time, and it truly is my favorite all around Grateful Dead show. Sure, there are other shows with standout songs that can't be denied, but the raw, untapped energy of a young Grateful Dead is spot the fuck on. Seriously.

Grateful Dead
5/19/66
Avalon Ballroom
San Francisco, CA

Setlist:

Beat It On Down The Line* (song cuts in)
Standing On The Corner
Mindbender
It Hurts Me Too
Viola Lee Blues
I Know You Rider
It’s A Sin
Sick And Tired
Cream Puff War
Sittin’ On Top Of The World
Minglewood Blues
Cold Rain And Snow
Come Back Baby
Silver Threads And Golden Needles
It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
Good Lovin’
You Don’t Have To Ask

you can stream it here:
http://www.archive.org/details/gd66-05-19.sbd.sonicsolutions.82844.flac

or you can DL it here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/40080873/GratefulDead05_19_66p1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/40082995/GratefulDead05_19_66p2.rar

sit back, tune in, and enjoy! :)

Hello everyone

Well, here I am. I'm a blogger now I guess. lol :)

I really just want to start sharing my music with everyone in a more concise, organized manner. I enjoy sharing new sounds with new and old friends. I know how excited I get when I hear something new and it gives me those crazy, little goosebumps and shit... good stuff.

Anyways, over the coming weeks and months I will post original works by me.. be it mixtapes, mashups, collections, or my series that I am very excited to start producing: "Picks from the Fan, a Selection of Randomness by Jambandfan.". I hope to produce several volumes of these. It's my foot in the door.. you heard it here first! lol

Seriously though, I'll post vintage material, my own material, hard-to-find material, and crispy ass soundboards of any genre you could think of.

I hope you all enjoy this page and be patient as it continues to be groomed and perfected.

Your friend,
the Fan