Naked City Live, Vol. 1: Knitting Factory 1989

Naked City Live, Vol. 1: Knitting Factory 1989

Artist: Naked City
Label: Tzadik
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 702397733621
EAN: 0702397733621
ASIN: B00005YORT

Release Date: 2002-05-07

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Tracks:

Batman
Latin Quarter
You Will Be Shot
Shot In The Dark
Skate Key
Erotico
Snagglepuss
I Want To Live
New York Flattop Box
Inside Straight
Chinatown
Igneous Ejaculation
Ujaku
Blood Duster
Hammerhead
Speedball
Obeah Man
Den Of Sins
Demon Sanctuary
The Way I Feel

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Customer Reviews:

Nothing less than expected (which is saying a lot).......2005-07-20

This album, recorded live shortly before the recording of Naked City's debut at John Zorn's then-base of operations the Knitting Factory, is the first volume (and we're hoping for more) of live Naked City material to be released as part of Tzadik's archival work.

If you're unfamiliar with Naked City, the band is John Zorn (alto sax), Bill Frisell (guitar), Fred Frith (bass), Wayne Horvitz (keys), and Joey Baron (drums) and was a compositional and arranging worshop for Zorn. Any genre was fair game, sometimes several at once-- effortlessly blending jazz, hardcore, and a thousand other styles into the mishmash that this material is. Performed with style and personality by some of the best musicians around, it is certainly something to hear.

This live record is essentially the first album performed live-- seventeen of the twenty cuts here are from the Naked City debut, with three additional pieces (Zorn's "Skate Key", from Naked City's "Radio", Morricone's "Erotico", which Zorn recorded on "The Big Gundown", and John Patton's "The Way I Feel", which Zorn recorded as a sideman for Patton). The material is usually looser than the album versions of the tracks, with some of the solo space less filled and several of the pieces extended from their recorded versions ("Inside Straight" for example). The performance works well as a whole, but the gems are the arrangements we haven't heard before, in particular loose jam "The Way I Feel".

As good an introduction to the band as any other (although I'd still recommend the debut Naked City album) over this, and is essential for fans. Highly recommended.

An essential Naked City album.......2003-10-28

For the most part, this is a live version of Naked City's self-titled debut album. You get to hear this amazing band jump from one musical style to another (always aggressively) without any hint of studio tinkering. When you hear it, you'll wonder "Could they really be THAT good?" Yes, they are.

The differences between this and the self-titled album are important. They play one track from their album "Radio" (Skate Key) and they play a beautiful cover of Ennio Morricone's "Erotico." (That song is on Zorn's tribute to Morricone, "The Big Gundown," played by a different set of musicians.)

The final major difference is the finale, a cover of John Patton's "The Way I Feel." At over 10 minutes in length, the song gives half of the band members a chance to play a solo. You get to hear the band wind down from an intense night, working out new musical ideas against each other in front of an audience.

This is one of the best Naked City albums --- and that's saying a lot. Released almost 10 years after their last album, it could have been a cynical attempt to make a little cash from Naked City fans. Instead, it's a nearly flawless album that works as an introduction for those who haven't heard the band before, a little gift for dedicated fans, and a re-introduction to what makes them so great.

One of the best bands of the last century!.......2003-10-01

Amazing musicianship on all levels... Do yourself a favor and pick up this recording... An early peak into Naked City. One can only hope Zorn releases more live NC material like this... Frisell and Baron are certainly the highlights of this material. The intensity is stunning... How 'bout a live DVD in the future???

Naked City Live!.......2002-11-02

Being a long time fan of Naked City I always wondered if they would ever release a live album. Well, as you can see my prayers have been answered in the form of this magnificant album. The sound quality on here is so good, that at some points you could swear that you are listening to a studio recording. I found it interesting to hear the "grindcore" songs done live....I can't imagine what it would have been like if I was there. Anyway, if ya dig Naked City then pick this baby up.
Standout songs: Erotico, Batman, The Way I Feel......awwww well the whole thing is excellent!

1989? What? Is it true???.......2002-10-10

I never bought any Naked City album before this one. I didn't know what kind of music they were playing. The guy at the music store told me:"If you like Mr.Bungle and Mike Patton's work,you must buy this!" and I said :"But it been recorded in 1989,does it sounds like an old vinyl or what?" he laughed and said "Buy it,and come back to tell me how you like it". And I did.I was not prepared at all for what I heared this day. Naked City rocks!!!!
The first track "Batman" is just too much. I understood where Patton took his inspiration for Bungle. It sounds so great,mint quality! From jazz to prog,nothing fears'em. A must for all Zappa and Bungle fans!

Music CD:

Music CD

Tears of Clown ~ Andre Nickatina

Blemish ~ David Sylvian

Monster Show ~ Lordi

Halfway to Naked ~ Vesica Pisces

Bend Break Spill ~ Twelve Hour Turn

Jet-Propelled Photographs ~ Soft Machine

Living Eyes ~ The Bee Gees

Nothin But Bass ~ Bass Patrol

Rule 3:36 (Clean Version) ~ Ja Rule

Simply Poetry ~ The Poetess