DRINK & FOOD --- 2k8



(this place in Bali - is called impossibles - making a wave here without getting scraped across the reef is kind of like having Krishna wink at you for a split second)

ANTIGRAVITY
* 137 drum & bass *

Anti-gravity is the idea of creating a place or object that is free from the force of gravity. It does not refer to countering the gravitational force by an opposing force of a different nature, as a helium balloon does; instead, anti-gravity requires that the fundamental causes of the force of gravity be made either not present or not applicable to the place or object through some kind of technological intervention. Anti-gravity is a recurring theme in science fiction, particularly in the context of spacecraft propulsion. The concept was first introduced formally as "Cavorite" in H. G. Wells' The First Men in the Moon, and has been a favorite deus ex machina since that day.



GRAVITY
* 135 git-space *

The general theory of relativity addresses the problem of gravity and that of nonuniform, or accelerated, motion. In one of his famous thought-experiments, Einstein showed that it is not possible to distinguish between an inertial frame of reference in a gravitational field and an accelerated frame of reference. That is, an observer in a closed space capsule who found himself pressing down on his seat could not tell whether he and the capsule were at rest in a gravitational field, or whether he and the capsule were undergoing acceleration. From this principle of equivalence, Einstein moved to a geometric interpretation of gravitation. The presence of mass or concentrated energy causes a local curvature in the space-time continuum. This curvature is such that the inertial paths of bodies are no longer straight lines but some form of curved (orbital) path, and this acceleration is what is called gravitation.



STANDING EDGE
* 133 git-trance *

An upstanding sheet support system which utilizes either brushes or a jagged configuration member for engaging the opposite sides of sheets standing in a horizontal bundle where the sheets are standing on their edges on a floor. The side support members can either be stationary or moving, for supporting the sheets, and there is no requirement for any other support of the sheets, such as the requirement of the usual backstop, special handling, or binding of the bundle, since the sheets are self-standing by virtue of the spaced-apart engaging the opposite sides of the sheets in the bundle.



GELATIN COATED
* 153 git-ambient *

In a method of making a molded article for use in a casting process, sand particles are mixed with protein and water to effect a coating of protein on the sand particles. Then, the protein coated sand particles are dried and blown into a pattern mold to form a molded article without active cooling of the coated sand particles. Steam is then passed through the molded article to hydrate and melt the protein, thereby forming bonds between contiguous sand particles. Finally, hot, dry air is passed through the molded article to harden the protein bonds between the contiguous sand particles. This forms a protein coated sand core for use in casting molten metals.



PILLS
* 123 ambient house *

The birth control pill (also called "the Pill") is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs. In this case, the hormones in the Pill control the ovaries and the uterus. Most birth control pills are "combination pills" containing a combination of the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg during the monthly cycle). A woman cannot get pregnant if she doesn't ovulate because there is no egg to be fertilized. The Pill also works by thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and reach any eggs that may have been released. The hormones in the Pill can also sometimes affect the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for an egg to attach to the wall of the uterus.



BLAUD (remix)
* 137 drum & git *

Controversies surrounding treatment with iron have existed for the last several centuries. At the beginning of the 18th century, the French physician Pierre Blaud introduced "Blaud's pill," containing ferrous sulfate and potassium carbonate for the treatment of chlorosis. In the latter part of the 19th century, Gustav von Bunge, a physiologic chemist, dismissed the effect of "Blaud's pill" as being placebo and wrote: "... If a poison is to be used in such psychotherapy, it is better that one pick a unabsorbable poison. In that case one should stick with Blaud's pills, or better yet bread pills. A good physician knows how to suggest without pills." The use of parenteral iron in the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease has become routine. However, recent information related to the role of oxidants and iron in the pathophysiology of disease has raised new concerns about parenteral iron beyond the risk of anaphylaxis



DOSE, 1 or 2 PILLS
* 138 git-house *

Pilulae Aloini et Strychninae Compositae, B.P.C. COMPOUND ALOIN AND STRYCHNINE PILLS. Aloin, 1/5 grain; strychnine, 1/50 grain; green extract of belladonna, 1/10 grain; ipecacuanha root, 1/20 grain, in each pill, with milk sugar and syrup of glucose. Dose. 1 or 2 pills



No. 284 (remix)
* 129 gothic house *

No. 284 Squadron was formed at Gravesend, England on the 7 May 1943 as an air-sea rescue squadron. The squadron moved to RAF Hal Far, Malta in July 1943. The squadron was equipped with the Supermarine Walrus and was responsible for air-sea rescue in the around Malta and later Sicily during the Italian Campaign. Providing detachments of aircraft as the campaign proceeded. At the end of the second world war the squadron disbanded at Pomigliano on 31 March 1946. The squadron re-formed at Nicosia, Cyprus on 15 October 1956. The squadron was equipped with the Bristol Sycamore helicopter to provide support for internal security duties in Cyprus.



Is Begun
* 137 gothic drum & bass *

Psychiatric Evaluation Is Begun for Evangelist LEAD: Jim Bakker, the television evangelist whose trial was interrupted Thursday when he was committed to a Federal prison hospital, began receiving a psychiatric evaluation today and was visited by his wife. Jim Bakker, the television evangelist whose trial was interrupted Thursday when he was committed to a Federal prison hospital, began receiving a psychiatric evaluation today and was visited by his wife. The authorities at the minimum-security Federal Correctional Institute here said Mr. Bakker was free to roam the grounds, but they gave out little information about how he was spending his time. Mr. Bakker's trial in Federal District Court on charges of fraud and conspiracy was suspended Thursday after a psychiatrist told the judge that Mr. Bakker was hallucinating and lying in a fetal position on the floor of his lawyer's office. The judge, Robert Potter, ordered him sent to the prison hospital at Butner for an evaluation to see if he is competent to continue standing trial.



100
* 118 drum & bass *

One hundred is the square of 10 (in scientific notation it is written as 102). The standard SI prefix for a hundred is "hecto-". One hundred is the basis of percentages (literally "per hundred"), with 100% being a full amount. It is the product of the first nine prime numbers, as well as the sum of two prime numbers (47 + 53), and the sum of the cubes of the first four integers (100 = 13 + 23 + 33 + 43). Also, 26 + 62 = 100, thus 100 is a Leyland number. One hundred is also an 18-gonal number. It is divisible by the number of primes below it, 25 in this case. But it can not be expressed as the difference between any integer and the total of coprimes below it, making it a noncototient. However, it can be expressed as a sum of some of its divisors, making it a semiperfect number. 100 is a Harshad number in base 10, and also in base 4, and in that base it is a self-descriptive number.



FERROUS CARBONATE MASS
* 111 dub *

A process for the production of ferrous carbonate is provided wherein a mixture of an alkali metal bicarbonate and a ferrous compound such as a ferrous salt in solution is heated to a temperature in the range of about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. for a sufficient time to allow a precipitate to form. A molar ratio of alkali metal bicarbonate to ferrous compound is at least 2:1, such a ratio giving an extremely pure precipitate of ferrous carbonate.




U.S.P.
* 133 progressive house *

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the United States. USP sets standards for the quality of these products and works with healthcare providers to help them reach the standards. USP's standards are also recognized and used in more than 130 countries. These standards have been helping to ensure good pharmaceutical care for people throughout the world for more than 185 years.



5 GRAINS
* 108 garage house *

5 grains = 323.99455 milligrams
There are five grains that may not be used during Passover in any form except matzo. Wheat, Barley, Spelt, Rye, and Oats (according to Rashi) (or two-rowed barley according to Rambam's interpretation of Mishnah Kilayim 1:1; Yerushalmi Challah 1:1). Wheat and spelt (biblical spelt is now more correctly identified as emmer wheat) are both in the genus Triticum and anything else in the genus is likewise forbidden. Oat-grain is practically gluten-free and belongs to a different tribe than wheat, spelt, rye and barley. Millet and teff are borderline; it takes a few days for them to rise. Dough made from the five grains is considered to begin the leavening process 18 minutes from the time it gets wet, and sooner if eggs, fruit juice or milk is added to the dough. In reality, though, the entire process of making a matzo takes only a few minutes in efficient, well-organized modern matzo bakeries. Matzo can be ground to form coarse (matzo farfel), medium, or fine matzo meal, used in Jewish cooking and as a substitute for flour in Passover cooking.









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INSTRUMENTAL


Train Unforgiven

This is the opening track from the Swamp Sound System debut album.
We used it to open all our live shows for years.
Inspired by Clint's brilliant film.

Haunted Hill

A house-like electronica tune playing with a double entendre using samples from Vincent Price's brilliant film.
Kali's favorite guitar solo ever, a subtle, sublime, hair-on-the-back-of-the-neck textural wonder.

Dog Hendrix

One of the original "Drink & Food" tunes recorded by Schweickie and Kali.
The title refers to the origin of the raw material which makes up the ambient electronic part.

2004

A tricky juxtaposition of samples from Pink Floyd, Ventures, Keith LeBlanc/Tackhead, with
original guitar and bass. This might get a Burrows-like vocal someday.

Unforgiven (unplugged)

LIVE DUB
Extended rehearsal version.
Undoctored recording of how the band actually sounds.
Recorded with a single microphone in the middle of the room - no mixing, no effects, no eq.

On & On (instrumental)

UNPLUGGED
On and On without vocals from a soundcheck.
This is a nice version showcasing the harmonies in this composition without any distractions.

Woman I Love

This was composed and recorded for Frances Viray on her birthday.
It has an accompanying picture book with images that relate to the sounds in the music.
One is meant to turn the pages when they hear the 'special sound'
to keep the sound and picture in-sync like an old elementary school filmstrip.

cinematics1-2k7

A spaghetti western soundtrack.
Un recuerdo del sonar de soledad como Ennio Morricone.

Git 2k5.6

Multi-pretty-guitar type of thing.
This is just a sketch really - one version of many.
There is actually a version with a jungle/drum-and-bass beat.

Open A Git

Acoustic guitar solo.
This tune features Kali's special "open A" tuning A-A-C#-E-A-E.
The themes are a mixture of modal swamp blues and Hindustani modalities
with formal charactaristics of a Baroque lute richecar.

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VOCAL

Pathwaystones

This is an original arrangement of
a Robert Johnson lyric, done in a style which was very popular in the 1970's.
Click Dark is the bad-ass-mo-fo on drums.
note: 'open' drums at the end for all you producers out there...

Nite B4

Here are the rules:
1. Don't ride in front of me.
2. Don't ride behind me.
3. Don't ditch your board.
4. Nobody moves - nobody gets hurt.
Get the hell off of O.B.
NO CORD - NO SHAME.
...and YES - that photo at the top of the page is who you think it is...

Set Em Straight

This is a note for note rendition of a tune originally recorded by Eric B. & Rakim.
All of the motifs which were samples in the original have been re-created with guitars.
Thanks to Bernard Purdie for the drum loop.

Barstow

A collection of true stories from hitch-hiking in the American southwest.
Featuring Schweickie making a beautiful sound on acoustic traps with brushes.

Hot Rod Lincoln

Johnny Bond's lyric done in a contemporary style with Kali on all instruments.

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ORIGINAL SWAMP


Hippodrome/Truckee River

LIVE
The great and powerful Shagaroo initiated this composition with a simple 2 part bass line.
Kali added a counterpoint guitar part with a renaissance chromatic flavor.
The resulting eerie modality inspired a "something wicked this way comes" lyric.
All time classic live version of truckee river.

21st Century Swamp

This lyric (from 1999) refers to the turn of the century
"Who made the beginning of time? Who knew the year zero?"
"21st century : evermore as it always were"
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Cool fucked-up guitar - way too much wah - really rude.

Swamp Dog 97

This is the 1997 update of THE original swamp tune "swamp dog".
As the intro will attest, this is Schweickie's favorite record.
This isn't even the whole thing (all though probably ENOUGH).
If you want the whole story, look for swamp>>dog return...


I want you

Recorded at Spring Street in L.A. with the brilliant Bill Sanke
Beautiful Ampex 2" analog sound with Neve Amek - THE way to go.
One of the original swamp tunes from WAY back


Courage

Kali saw this cool old black & white western about a little dusty town going to hell.
"Here's to your health reverend"
"I ain't a clergyman"
"He's a whiskey seller"
"Chaiman of our farewell committee"
"Seein' us off just fine"

3 songs (live)

UNPLUGGED
This recording is 100% honest:
recorded live in mono with a single microphone in the middle of the room.
Kali, Schweickie, and Shag.
No mixing, no effects, no EQ, no editing or fakery of any kind.

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ALTER EGO / BABYLON REPRESENTATIVE




SLUSH PUPPIES

Fruitcake

Fuck The Cops

Johnny's got the Keys

Lab Dub

Let's Put the Poor in Charge

Let's Rob the Storageyard

Poison Ivy

Rat Attack

Red Light

Robin Hood

Sesame Seeds

Skeletal Remains



CLASSICAL

Bach - Lute suite bwv 997

J.S. Bach's suite for baroque lute in C minor bwv 997.
Played here on classical guitar, transposed to A minor.
5 movements:
Fantasia
Fuge
Sarabande
Gigue
Double