THE TRANSFORMERS Soundtracks

THE TRANSFORMERS are Lifezoid robots of the popular HASBRO Toy line and its spin-offs. I'm a great fan of these robots which transforms into anything like automobiles, trucks, dinosaurs, airplanes.....I say really anything. I have already featured "The Transformers" here in my little blog "The Doctor Is In" quite a few times already and so this time It's a different twist on my blogpost. YUP!! I'm featuring THE THREE Original Motion Picture Soundtracks from the three different TRANSFORMERS MOVIES. I have included the soundtracks of TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (Animated) 1986, TRANSFORMERS 2007, and TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN 2009. Hmmmp? That's something different isn't it? YUP!! It's "The Dr. Stirring Rhod Way" of blogging these great soundtracks. I'm just going to make all three OST available for download as my way of remembering THE TRANSFORMERS again. I also uploaded three of the Main Transformers Theme Songs for you to listen to. Different versions from different Artists/Bands on the corresponding years they were recorded. It's not The Animated Series Theme Song but the three Transformers Theme Songs from each movies. I was able to watch the animated movie back in 1986 only on Betamax but the next two Live Action movies on 2007 and 2009 I watched it on the Big Screen because I really wanted to experience the action. Btw, these music files are for listening pleasure and for promotonal use only okay. So ENJOY THE MUZIC!!



TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (Animated 1986)
TRACKLIST:

1. The Touch- Stan Bush
2. Instruments Of Destruction- N.R.G.
3. Death Of Optimus Prime- Vince DiCola
4. Dare- Stan Bush
5. Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way- Spectre General
6. The Transformers Theme- Lion
7. Escape- Vince DiCola
8. Hunger- Spectre General
9. Autobot/Decepticon Battle- Vince DiCola
10. Dare To Be Stupid- Weird Al Yankovic

DOWNLOAD the soundtrack here:

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LISTEN TO "Transformers Theme" by LION here:


I added the song "The Touch" by STAN BUSH for you to listen to since It's the main song that I also recall from this 1986 film.

LISTEN TO "The Touch" by STAN BUSH




TRANSFORMERS 2007
TRACKLIST:

1. What I've Done- Linkin Park
2. Doomsday Clock- Smashing Pumpkins
3. This Moment- Disturbed
4. Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)- Goo Goo Dolls
5. Pretty Handsome Awkward- The Used
6. Passion's Killing Floor- HIM
7. What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?- Taking Back Sunday
8. Second to None (ft. Mike Shinoda)- Styles of Beyond
9. End of the World" Armor for Sleep Not used in film.
10.Retina and the Sky- Idiot Pilot
11.Technical Difficulties- Julien-K
12.Transformers Theme- Mute Math

DOWNLOAD the soundtrack here:

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LISTEN to "Transformers Theme" by MUTE MATH here:



TRANSFORMERS:
REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (2009)
TRACKLIST:

1. Linkin Park “New Divide”
2. Green Day “21 Guns”
3. Cavo “Let It Go”
4. Taking Back Sunday “Capital M-E”
5. The Fray “Never Say Never”
6. Nickelback “Burn It To The Ground”
7. The Used “Burning Down The House”
8. Theory Of A Deadman “Not Meant To Be”
9. The All-American Rejects “Real World”
10. Hoobastank “Don’t Think I Love You”
11. Staind “This Is It”
12. Avenged Sevenfold “Almost Easy”
13. Cheap Trick “Transformers The Fallen Remix”

DOWNLOAD the soundtrack here:

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LISTEN to "Transformers Theme" by CHEAP TRICK here:



To spice up this blogpost of mine I included some photos I took last year June-July 2009 during TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Mania here in MANILA. Well, I guess It's a little bit late for this but still It's better late than never since I'm really a great fan of THE TRANSFORMERS ever since the 80s.












Lifesize Models of OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE:


Action Diorama Photos






I hope you guys enjoyed my blogpost regarding the three OST of TRANSFORMERS movies from 1986, 2007, and 2009. Another TRANSFORMERS movie may be set next year 2011 so brace yourself TRANSFORMERS fanatics and get ready to TRANSFORM and ROLL OUT. THANKS AGAIN for dropping by!!


TRANSFORM...and ROLL OUT!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

Filipino Indiepop Scene

We just entered 2010 which is the beginning of another decade. I just wonder what kind of music and music formats would be the "in-thing" for this coming decade of "2010-2019". The decade of "2000-2009" was indeed a revolutionary period if we talk about music. YUP!! That was the decade of music files and downloading. Who would thought about that during the 60s,70s,80s and even the 90s? The music industry really had a hard time fighting against the so-called illegal music sharing or better known as music piracy because of several factors. We just said goodbye to original CDs. As a music collector, I still prefer the original materials better than these music files that's why I still buy Vinyls and CDs up to now. So for today's blogpost I'll just give tribute to my KABAYANS who continue their passion to create extraordinary music that's deeper as an underground pop scene. YUP!! It's the FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE!! For the past years, there is an enormous following regarding the FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE both here in the PHILIPPINES and my Kabayans in OTHER COUNTRIES around the globe. That's Pure Pop creation that's crafted in a different way that would make you imagine the reality of good music that's not explored and over exposed. I was able to hear these stuffs and definitely It made me wonder if Pop would be like this, then there are so much room for astonishing musical taste. Btw, the beautiful lady in the photo is Philippine Legendary and Award Winning Actress Miss SUSAN ROCES wife of the late FERNANDO POE JR. who is "The King Of Philippine Movies".

So who are they?




We're Pinoys who love indiepop, twee, shoegaze, dream pop, lo-fi pop, electropop, synth pop, slowcore, sadcore, anorak, shambling, C81, C86, Dorothy pop, slacker pop, bedroom pop, guitar pop, jangle pop, some more p!o!p!, corduroys, cardigans, sweaters, ringer shirts, stripey shirts, courier fonts, bowlie haircuts, barrettes, badges, library cards, pop zines, tape hiss, free mp3 compilations, mixtapes, 3" cds, 7" singles, 10" EPs, 12" EPs, LPs, cassingles, Sarah, Postcard, Creation, Factory, Caff Corporation, Cherry Red, 53rd & 3rd, Rough Trade, Slumberland, Matinee, Shelflife, El, Radio Khartoum, Sunday, Library, Cloudberry, Shinkansen, Siesta, Elefant, Secret Crush, Labrador, Marsh-Marigold, Firestation, K, Clairecords, Apricot, Marina, Candle, Le Grand Magistery, Clarendon, Shoeshine, Minty Fresh, Fabulous Friends, Harriet, Drive-In, Bobsled, Fortuna Pop, Bring On Bull, Benno, Friendly Noise, Fantastic, Popgun, Blackbean And Placenta Tape Club, Flying Nun, Subway, A Turntable Friend, Bus Stop, Vinyl Japan, Twee Kitten, Tricatel, Plastilina, Skipping Stones, Félicité Singles Club, Domino, Happy Robots, Foxyboy, Magic Marker, Kindercore, Happy Happy Birthday To Me, Planting Seeds, Clover, Damaged Goods, Twentyseven, Wiiija, This Happy Feeling, Paris Caramel, Wee Pop!, Yay!, Double Agent, Best Kept Secret, Humblebee, Waaaah, Elephant 6, Apple Crumble, Quince, Lost Sound Tapes, Where It's At Is Where You Are, Series Two, Factory Girl, Subterranean Romance, Mutual Admiration Society, mid-nineties Awakenings and No Zones, late-nineties (even 21st century) Buzz nights, Strange Geometries and namedropping obscure Filipino bands:

Carnival Park. Sodajerk. The Haircuts. The Fantasy Lights. Girl At The Bus Stop. So What?. Sunday Picnic Love Affair. Balloon Derby. TV Guide. Wadaiko. Apple Orchard. Spring Boutique. Under Shooting Stars. Soft Pillow Kisses. Sadstar. Candyaudioline. Populardays. Archaster. Farewell Isobel. Love In Athens. Slumbook. Kid Auto Races At Venice. A Painted September. Envelope And Seabirds. Happy Showers. Citrusphere. Virginia Aeroplane. In Between Blue And Green. Mono Workshop. Outerhope. Blue Stereo. The It Boy. Ciao. Tetsumi Atom. Ear Candy. Sarah Sitting. Her Handwriting. Supergloo. Leslie's Biscuits. Amy Racecar. Eulluvye. Utterly. Smile Plenty. Plaster Caster. Uranus. Aspirin. Go Figure. Shiver Fest. Fingernail Cocktail. Theresa's Hi-Fi. Choking Brownies. Down Boy Down. Aurora Borealis. Lazy Lorelei. Some Gorgeous Accident. Avalyn. Melody Wrench. The Slave Drum. Fairydust. On Petals. Superminty. My Science Project. Through The Lens. Blinded By Love. Skies Of Ember. The Cake Shop Collection. Eliminator Jr. Wentletraps. Melody Style Apartment. Dewdrop Fountain. Camera Shy. Grace Period. Arigato Hato!. Radiomanila. National Express. That Lingering Feeling. Adorable Adorations. Set Ashore. Aurora's Beating Heart. Nocturnal We. Lovely Days And Loud Hurrays. Scattered Pearls. Golden Teardrops. The Jealous Sea. Goodbye Dakota. Phantom Sizemore. Self-Portrait. Slow Hello. The Gentle Isolation. Dress. Your Imaginary Friends... And tons more!

If you're twee as fuck, if you're not scared to get happy, if you think C is the Heavenly option, in the words of Saint Etienne, join our club. And please remember, DON'T STOP INDIEPOP!
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Well, I guess you now know what I'm talking about. I included here in my special blogpost regarding the FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE some great compilations that these KABAYANS have created from 2008 to 2009 courtesy of "FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE MY SPACE" so I do hope you'll like it. Well, some of you might have downloaded the copies already in other websites but to those who doesn't have it yet then you are free to download it. I just like to feature these KABAYANS here in my little blog "The Doctor Is In'' to continue my advocacy of "PROUD TO BE PINOY" which I've been doing since I started my blog back in 2007. I find the songs very interesting with different blends of creativity that highlighted every Artists/Bands own originality which were perfected in every details. So here it goes...... Music from The "FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE"!! YUP!! It's "The Dr. Stirring Rhod Way" of giving tribute to these KABAYANS!! For your listening pleasure and for sharing purposes!!



SUMMER ESCAPE

TRACKLIST
Hello Misery by Blue Stereo
Constellation Of My Heart by Archaster
Clouds Upon Clouds by Under Shooting Stars
Moonlight Darling by Carnival Park
Winter Over Summer [Live] by Melody Style Apartment
The Rain Knows by The Wentletraps
Pillows And Blankets by Kid Auto Races At Venice
Until Goodbye by A Painted September
Last Summer's Love Affair by Apple Orchard
Why Are You So Lovely? by National Express
Sunday Picnic Love Affair [Live] by Sunday Picnic Love Affair
The Things You Say by Sodajerk
Just Like The Sky by Soft Pillow Kisses
Everything She Had by Citrusphere
Before Anything Else by Fantasy Lights
Untitled #1 by In Between Blue and Green
A Summer Escape by Golden Teardrops
Division by Envelope And Seabirds
Pretending That We're Smart by Candyaudioline

Here are some Photos of the Artists/Bands:


APPLE ORCHARD


CARNIVAL PARK


SOFT PILLOW KISSES


MELODY STYLE APARTMENT


SODA JERK


DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC HERE:


THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE ORIGINAL UPLOADER!!



STRANGE CAROUSELS

TRACKLIST:
Daylight Punch by On Petals
First Time by Grace Period
Ann by Slumbook
Miss Photogenic by Camera Shy
Kissus by Arigato, Hato!
Strange Carousels by Radiomanila
Sink Into Something by Superminty
Neither One [Live] by Eulluvye
The Games We Play by The Jealous Sea
With You by Farewell Isobel
Never Meant To Last by Lovely Days And Loud Hurrays
Pop Song (Can't Figure Out) by Lazy Lorelei
I Left My Heart In San Pedro by Spazzkid
Be My Lorraine by Balloon Derby
Summer's Somber by Dewdrop Fountain
A Story About What by Adorable Adorations
We Have To Find A Reason by Aurora's Beating Heart
Blood On The Mat [Live] by Nocturnal We
Moving Up by Aspirin
Evergreen Days by Some Gorgeous Accident
Ananda [Instrumental] by Set Ashore


Here are some Photos of the Artists/Bands:


SOME GORGEOUS ACCIDENT


SPAZZKID


RADIOMANILA


ON PETALS


CAMERA SHY


DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC HERE:


THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE ORIGINAL UPLOADER!!



UNDER THE COVERS

TRACKLIST
Nocturnal We - Femme Fatale (Velvet Underground)
Golden Teardrops - If I Needed Someone (The Beatles)
Carnival Park - Portland, Oregon (The Cat's Miaow)
Scattered Pearls - The Lucky One (Au Revoir Simone)
That Lingering Feeling - Abandon Ship (April Showers)
The Fantasy Lights - Loveless (New Order)
Superminty - Time Thief (Pale Saints)
Some Gorgeous Accident - Brighter (The Railway Children)
Lovely Days And Loud Hurrays - Before We Begin (Broadcast)
So The Jerk - Hole In My Heart (BMX Bandits)
Farewell Isobel - Keep Your Love (The Loveninjas)
The Jealous Sea - Toy Tambourine (Aberdeen)
Soft Pillow Kisses - Over The Rainbow (The Crooner)
The Wentletraps - Just Like Honey (The Jesus And Mary Chain)
Apple Orchard - Appetite (Prefab Sprout)
Camera Shy - Afterhours (Velvet Underground)
Radiomanila - Saving All My Love For You (Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr./ Whitney Houston)
Candyaudioline - Nothing Much To Lose (My Bloody Valentine)
Sonnet lviii - Skyscrapers Of St. Mirin [Live] (The Close Lobsters)
Sarah Sitting - Why Baby [Live] (Aislers Set)
Lazy Lorelei - Know Who You Are At Every Age [Live] (Cocteau Twins)

Here are some Photos of the Artists/Bands:


LAZY LORELEI


SONNET LVIII


SCATTERED PEARLS


THE WENTLETRAPS


THE FANTASY LIGHTS


DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC HERE:


THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE ORIGINAL UPLOADER!!



KISSING BALLADE

TRACKLIST
Can't Really Forget About Everything by National Express
Serenity Serenade by Skywritings
Longer by Archway Close
Daisy Tune by Farewell Isobel
Candy Blue Skies by Spring Boutique
Lost In Numbers by Outerhope
Happy Lonely Day by Sunday Picnic Love Affair
Kissing Ballade by Archaster
3.5 Blusher by Avalyn
Through You by The Wentletraps
Your Daily Routine by Slumbook
Little Chains by Love In Athens
Falling Fast by Some Gorgeous Accident
Can't Get Away From You by Grace Period
Lazy Sunday Afternoon by Dewdrop Fountain
Moonstruck by Balloon Derby
Secret Sunset by Slow Hello
Where The Fallen Leaves Were by That Lingering Feeling
Our Wakeful Dreams by Dress
The Unrequited Love Song by Self Portrait
This One Decided To Stay (features lyrics derived from One by Jill Bliss) by Goodbye Dakota

Here are some Photos of the Artists/Bands:


SELF PORTRAIT


ARCHASTER


SLOW HELLO


SLUM BOOK


DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC HERE:


THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE ORIGINAL UPLOADER!!



MUSIC TO HOLD HANDS TO
(A Tribute To The Lucksmiths)

TRACKLIST:
The Chapter In Your Life Entitled San Francisco by The Jealous Sea
I Prefer The Twentieth Century by Fantasy Lights
Caravanna by Grace Period
The Great Dividing Range by Apple Orchard
Untidy Towns by Under Shooting Stars
Guess How Much I Love You by Archaster
The Shipwreck Coast by Candyaudioline
Successlessness by Gustav Hz
Little Athletics by That Lingering Feeling
Sunlight In A Jar by Slumbook
Midweek Midmorning by Archway Close
There Is A Boy That Never Goes Out by Slow Hello
Honey Honey Honey by Golden Teardrops
Young And Dumb by Her Boychart
The Art Of Cooking For Two by Scattered Pearls
The Sandringham Line by The Wentletraps
California In Popular Song by Land Of Ill Earthquakes
Take This Lying Down by Soft Pillow Kisses
Pin Cushion by Self Portrait
Music To Hold Hands To by Dewdrop Fountain
Synchronised Sinking by The Impossible Kid



THE LUCKSMITHS


DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC HERE:


THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE ORIGINAL UPLOADER!!

Wheeeew!! Finally I got to finish this blogpost!! It's really difficult arranging the text and photos and put them in order to create a relatively nice outlook. WoW!! Of course, getting the Aritists/Bands pictures from their corresponding websites adds up to the challenge. Personally, I'm pretty much satisfied with the end result. Hopefully I don't get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after this. He He He!! I hope you guys like my own tribute to the FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE. Definitely, I enjoyed listening to the tracks. I just wanna THANK DALE MARQUEZ of APPLE ORCHARD for the great contributions he has given in this Music Scene and for exposing the talents of these PINOY ARTISTS/BANDS and of course supporting them. Btw, I already featured Dale's TweeNet Entry entitled "A Short And Incomplete History Of Filipino Indiepop" here in my little blog wayback February 2008 so check it out on my Labels. Well, I guess we will be expecting more stuff from these guys this year 2010 and beyond. MABUHAY ANG PINOY!! THANKS AGAIN GUYS FOR DROPPING BY!!

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This Is The
FILIPINO INDIEPOP SCENE!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

Flight Of Fantasy

FLIGHT OF FANTASY is an INDIE CD compilation released back in year 2000. For my first blogpost this year 2010 may I present you this one of a kind CD compilation of Indie Pop that will make you relax to start the year. Personally, I find this compilation very smooth and it fits the after hours of work thing. My CD booklet contains a description of the concept coming from MIKE ALWAY that I wanna share and include in this blogpost of mine.

Here's what Mike has to say about the compilation:



"FLIGHT OF FANTASY is surrealist fantasy-pop as artifact. Neither "Real" or "Unreal". We use the recording studio as a time machine and everything is possible. Funny Bossa Nova Mediterranean Psychedelia, The Italian Shadows On Acid, Two Savage Waitresses, A Flowerpower David Cassidy."

"There's a cinematic feel, a sensous atmosphere and a sense of play. The only limits are those of the imagination."

"It's a glimpse of the future because before long, If I have anything to do with it, all Pop Records will be made this way".


Well, I guess by reading Mike Alway's take on this CD maybe you can at least digest what's really the content of this INDIE POP compilation CD. In Psychiatry we have this so-called "Flight Of Ideas", definitely this CD title of "Flight Of Fantasy" might as well be full of Ideas and Fantasies because there's a cool and soothing ambiance when you try to listen to each songs from these great Indie bands which for me are all well crafted. The band who call themselves "LOVELETTER" is my favorite in this compilation having three cute pop songs namely "We Can Fly", "Barbarella", and "Sun". There are a couple of instrumentals also in the set. I also love the first track from "TOMORROW'S WORLD" entitled "El Graphic" which reminded me of THE FARMERS BOYS cover version of a Cliff Richard classic "In The Country" song. I uploaded the entire CD just in case you wanna have a copy of it. It's highly recommended guys okay, but of course I still encourage you to buy the original "FLIGHT OF FANTASY" CD. I just took a photo of the TRACKLIST from the CD booklet since I can't find one available on the Net. Due to time constraints, I wasn't able to indicate the Song Titles and the Artists/Bands on each MP3 Files so just use the Photo Tracklist to guide you. Definitely you will not be disappointed listening to the entire CD. I assure you that!! All tracks are good for your listening pleasure.


I uploaded three tracks for you to listen to before downloading the CD. Btw, I included the song from a band called "FANTASTIC EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER" for you to listen because somewhere in the tune there is a similarity to the Theme Song of the classic "THE CHILDREN'S HOUR" television show hosted by Edsa People Power Broadcaster JUNE KEITHLEY back in the 80s. ENJOY THE MUZIC!!

LISTEN TO "El Graphic" by "TOMORROW'S WORLD" HERE:


LISTEN TO "Barbarella" by "LOVELETTER" HERE:


LISTEN TO
"I Am A Kitten" by "FANTASTIC EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER" HERE:



FLIGHT OF FANTASY
TRACKLIST:


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I hope you guys liked and enjoyed my Blogpost regarding this great Indie Pop CD compilation entitled "FLIGHT OF FANTASY". Did it make you travel to FANTASY ISLAND? Hmmmp!! I guess that cosmic essence of the tracks here can make you travel don't you think? Just don't make it a sexual fantasy okay. He He He!! So get ready to fly first class with the music of a different perspective. This Airline will take you...up..up....and away!! THANKS again for dropping by!!


IT'S JUST A
"Flight Of FANTASY"
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

HAPPY NEW WAVE YEAR 2010!!

HAPPY NEW WAVE YEAR 2010 EVERYONE!!

Hello guys!! Another year is about to end or I may say another decade is about to end. YUP!! The years 2000-2009 is considered a decade. I wonder what decade do we call it? Well, we have the 60s,70s,80's and 90s right? So what do we call the decade of 2000-2009? Or even the incoming decade of 2010-2019? New Year's Eve here in the Philippines really goes on a BIG BANG. YUP!! Those Firecrackers (Paputok in Pilipino) never missed the agenda on every PINOY New Year's Celebration. Though, comparing to the past decades, I've noticed that there is indeed a much decrease in the usage of firecrackers nowadays. I remember during the 80s, as early as 8pm and up until the clock strikes 12midnyt the blasting effect of these firecrackers are very much alive and It can still be heard up to 2 a.m. and that's Non-stop. Wheew!! Well this time around, when It's 1 a.m .you couldn't hear that much anymore. Remember Five Star, Pla Pla, Judas Belt, Crying Cow and more of these stuffs. So becareful Kabayans and be safe okay. Be sure your ANATOMY is still complete!! I can still remember those patients of mine which were blasted by these dangerous firecrackers especially those parts of their body needed to be amputated. KEEP SAFE OKAY!! A lot of things have happened around us this year 2009 and I'm still very greatful for all my blessings and hopefully It continues. Of course, good health is always included on my list. Kabayans, get your different types of ROUNDED FRUITS ready for MEDIA NOCHE. So GOODBYE 2009 and HELLO 2010!! THANKS EVERYONE for the continuing blog support because without you guys this blog will not last this long. I'll still try my best to make every blogpost of mine here on "The Doctor Is In" very unique, interesting, alive and kicking. YUP!! That's on my spare time if my schedules permit. This would be my very last blogpost for the year 2009. I've uploaded two songs for you to listen to and I hope you'll like it. GOD BLESS US EVERYONE for the year 2010!! PEACE ON EARTH and GOODWILL TO MANKIND!! Take Care!!

LISTEN TO "New Year's Day" by U2


I'll leave you with a SCOTTISH POEM turned TRADITIONAL FOLK SONG which is usually sang on NEW YEAR'S EVE. This is none other than "AULD LANG SYNE"!! I used to play this tune on the piano on New Year's Eve back on those days. Well, I'll be giving you the Jazzy Bossa Nova Version of the song from my Bossa Christmas CD. I hope you'll like it too. Btw. I used the Barenaked Ladies Lyrics for us to sing to the tune.ENJOY!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
LET'S SING TOGETHER "Auld Lang Syne"!!


- Barenaked Ladies Lyrics


PEACE EVERYONE!!
GOD BLESS!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD

THE BEST OF 415 RECORDS

It was 1988 when I first read about 415 Records on a foreign music magazine my friend bought back then. I found out that some of the great NEW WAVE acts I love were under this record label. 415 Records was the first North American Record Label devoted to New Wave which was founded by Howie Klein, Chris Knab and Butch Bridges in SAN FRANCISCO back in 1978. YUP!! It's AMERICAN New Wave!! I was able to buy this 1994 compilation CD entitled "THE BEST OF 415 RECORDS" which showcased Five of the Bands under the label namely WIRE TRAIN, ROMEO VOID, RED ROCKERS. TRANSLATOR, and UNTIL DECEMBER. Well, I have to feature this CD Until December if you get my drift. He He He!! As written on the back cover of my CD "Started on a lark, for fun, as a public service, 415 Records was named after the police code for disturbing the peace". Hmmmp? Very interesting don't you think? The label primarily featured punk and new wave music from San Francisco bands although as the label grew they signed bands from other cities as well. There were also a lot of Artists/Bands that were signed by 415 but we will just concentrate only on those who are featured here in this compilation CD. Four of the Five bands in this CD namely Wire Train, Romeo Void, Red Rockers, and Translator were all introduced here in MANILA by WXB 102 back in the 80s which became popular for PINOY NEW WAVERS and PUNKS as well. It's just unfortunate that the band "Until December" didn't made it big here in MANILA back on those days. According to founders Howie and Chris, the simple reason that these bands were signed under 415 Records is simply that both of them loved the band's music.


Here's a photo of my "THE BEST OF 415 RECORDS" CD.

Another "The Best Of The Greatest" blogpost as I promised before. 415 was also hindered by the same factors that affect most independent labels which is the difficulty of reaching a national audience. The 1982 Columbia affiliation changed the situation dramatically because Columbia used their marketing knowledge and established relationships with the media like radio and television which was a great medium of spreading the awareness regarding the record label itself and to bring forth 415 records to a much wider audience. Romeo Void has been singled out by critics and musicians as one of the seminal groups of the New Wave movement. Klein has quipped, referring to some of the less successful ventures, "Before the Columbia deal, we made records that cost $5,000 and sold 50,000 copies. After the Columbia deal, we made records that cost $50,000 and sold 5,000 copies." While reading through the inner sleeves of my CD, I was surprised that PINOY punk club "The Mabuhay Gardens" based on San Francisco was mentioned by Howie Klein in his story. YUP!! Howie saw "Romeo Void" performed live in "The Mabuhay Gardens" back on those days where the Pinoy Owner NESS AQUINO was auditioning new bands for the club. Wow!! PROUD TO BE PINOY!! I have mentioned "The Mabuhay Gardens" before on my special "DEAD KENNEDYS" blogpost here on my little blog wherein the band also performed on the club back then. Kabayans, I guess you better say "1-4-3-4-4". He He He!! Here in the Philippines "14344" correspond to the number of the letters on each word of "I Love You Very Much". Huh? Why did I include that in this 415 blogpost of mine? Ha ha ha!! Well, It's better than the classic "214" song of Rivermaya don't you think? Btw, this CD contains 17 tracks wherein 3 songs each from Wire Train, Romeo Void, and Red Rockers while 4 songs each from Translator and Until December. Another great compilation indeed!! So here it goes "The Best Of 415 Records"!!



I uploaded my CD just in case you wanna have a copy of this compilation. I also took photos of the inner booklet that included the pictures of the Five Bands featured in the CD. I also uploaded one song each from the band for you to listen to. ENJOY guys!!

THE BEST OF 415 RECORDS
TRACKLISTING:


WIRE TRAIN
1. Chamber of Hellos
2. With God on Our Side
3. She Comes On

LISTEN TO "She Comes On" by WIRE TRAIN:




ROMEO VOID
4. A Girl in Trouble
5. Never Say Never
6. Not Safe

RED ROCKERS
7. China
8. Guns of Revolution
9. Dead Heroes

LISTEN TO "Never Say Never" by ROMEO VOID:


LISTEN TO "Guns Of Revolution" by RED ROCKERS:






TRANSLATOR
10. Everywhere That I'm Not
11. When I Am with You
12. Everywhere
13. I Need You to Love

UNTIL DECEMBER
14. We Are the Boys
15. Until December
16. Geisha
17. Heaven

LISTEN TO "Everywhere That I'm Not" by TRANSLATOR:


LISTEN TO "We Are The Boys" by UNTIL DECEMBER:


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Here are some added Infos about the CD which is also included on my CD inner booklet that I wanna include here in my blogpost. I just wanna give credit to these guys too.

Compilation Producer: Don DeVito
Digitally Mastered by: Vic Anesini, Sony Music Studios, New York
Product Manager: Rita Cox
Design: Lisa Sparagano
Packaging Manager: Gina Campanaro
Cover Illustration: Frank Zincavage


Well, I hope you guys enjoyed my 415 Record Label blogpost. I'll be featuring all five bands here on "The Doctor Is In" in the future in my own spare time so do watch out for it. This 415 CD collection pays tribute to the vision and attitude which took alternative rock to the forefront of popular music. THANKS AGAIN guys for dropping by!!



This Is
The Best Of 415 Records!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD