MFS has turned fifteen! My introductory thoughts on this landmark can be found here, but long story short: I asked some folks from the MFS community to help me celebrate by picking some selections from the archives, and possibly sharing some thoughts or stories.
Today's list is from styrofoamNosebleedPrincess.
For the past decade and a half, one of Toronto’s most devoted music fans has been extremely busy organising and documenting more than a few metric fucktonnes of concerts. It is in this latter capacity that we now celebrate the hard work of the one and only Joe Strutt. It was after his recording a performance of Alison Cameron playing solo at a Quiet Bedrooms show that I first met Joe. Before long, I’d see him at many more concerts. From freak folk to modern composition to chimurenga, Joe’s taste in music is highly eclectic. Since I also enjoy a wide range of musical styles, Joe’s always been an interesting person to talk with about music, to attend concerts curated by, and to use as a yardstick. To wit, if you’re at a concert and you see him there, you know you’re in for a treat. Meeting people at a Joe-show is also often a good time in its own right. So here are five recordings from Mechanical Forest Sound which stand out to me. Keeping it down to so few was no simple challenge, with the abundant wealth of his collection.
Spires That In The Sunset Rise - unknown
Recorded at The White House (Burn Down the Capital presents), April 25, 2013.
Craig Dunsmuir and Dun-Dun Band - Untitled (12→13→14→15→16→12→21)
Recorded at The Great Hall (Long Winter 4.4), February 19, 2016.
Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited - Nhamo
Recorded at Afrofest (Queen's Park), July 10, 2011.
Brodie West/Naomi McCarroll-Butler/Patrick O'Reilly - unknown
Recorded at Humber Loop (A More Beautiful Journey Launch Event), September 1, 2022.
Sarah Hennies & Germaine Liu - Sisters [excerpt]
Recorded at Sheppard West Station (Intersection Day 1: Music For Subways), August 29, 2019.
You can always click on the tags below to look for more stuff from these artists. Has there been five or so songs posted here that made an impact on you? If you'd like to get in on the action and make a list, feel free to send me an email: mechanicalforestsound@gmail.com.
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