Crusty Clip of the Week: Comets On Fire - "Pussy Foot the Duke"

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by crustcake gerf (NYC)

Comets On Fire. They're what Phish would sound like if Phish sounded like Comets On Fire. And they're what Dead Meadow would sound like if Dead Meadow were a bit more peculiar.

In this performance of "Pussy Foot the Duke" from their 2004 Sub Pop-released LP Blue Cathedral, the whole ensemble really has an effortless, weightless air to it, as if playing this song is the most natural thing they'd ever done. And I'm no guitarist, but damn, the way Ethan Miller controls that instrument is captivating.

Stay tuned for some deep shit at the end, man.

Comets On Fire - "Pussy Foot the Duke":



Try this one for the louder side of Comets On Fire.

Download: Comets On Fire - "Pussy Foot the Duke" [MP3]
Listen: Comets On Fire [MySpace]
Buy: Comets On Fire - Blue Cathedral [Amazon]

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Such Hawks, Such Hounds

by crustcake gerf (NYC)

What is heavy? A new documentary called Such Hawks, Such Hounds attempts to answer that question and much more. From the film's MySpace page:

Such Hawks, Such Hounds explores the music and musicians of the American hard rock underground circa 1970-2007. Focus will be on the psychedelic and/or '70s proto-metal-derived styles that have in recent years formed a rich tapestry of unclassifiable sounds.

The film will chart the evolution of these styles and their creative components, while primarily serving as a character study of the musicians themselves—artists seemingly on the fringes of both straight society and hip indie circles. The filmmakers will show how these musicians work and live, and how they sustain careers outside the corporate rock mainstream.

A picture will emerge of a vital art form built on accomplished musicianship and creative ambition—and a story that will appeal to viewers who like the music, and also those who don't.

This is so up our alley it's almost ridiculous. It's as if the filmmakers had crustcake in mind when choosing which bands to interview.

At nearly ten minutes long, the film's 'trailer' is practically a documentary in and of itself, but for fans of heavy music that leans toward the 'stoner' end of the spectrum, it's a must-see (as will be the film proper).

Such Hawks, Such Hounds - Trailer:



So, what is heavy? Here's the recap:

• "Uh..." - Stephen McCarty, Dead Meadow

• "I think of atoms spinning and... the ether..." - Isobel Sollenberger, Bardo Pond

• "A certain type of music that just seems to connect with human beings' DNA..." - Ethan Miller, Comets on Fire

• "I think it's like anything that's super, really far out and creative." - Steve Kille, Dead Meadow

• "It could be anything and that's the beauty of it..." - Stephen McBean, Black Mountain

• "...let's make an ode to the woods." - Josh Martin, Pearls and Brass

Oh, and does Al Cisneros' demeanor not remind you of Eugene Levy's character, Mitch Cohen, in A Mighty Wind?

The film has recently been screened in LA, and reportedly there are more screenings to come, possibly in the Bay Area and hopefully on the east coast as well. We'll let you know the minute we find out.

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