(Poster left Henry Owings, photo right Greg Cristman) We were honored to have Teutonic titans Faust headline the first night of WFMU Fest (which ran October 1-3 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and also included the likes of TV Ghost, Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, Talk Normal, VeeDee, Pissed Jeans, Drunkdriver, Sightings, Aluk Todolo, Cold Cave, and the Guinea Worms); it's a rare occassion for these living legends to hit American shores. They without doubt had a healthy hand in shaping modern experimental, industrial, electronic and even pop music; in Julian Cope's words, "there is no group more mythical."
For those who were hesitant to see what a nearly 40 year old band held near and dear to their hearts could be up to, doubts were instantly dispelled as the crowd was treated to a heavy dose of Faust IV-heavy classics and crazed improvisations that seized the moment (coupled with live painting and cement mixer action). A few weeks back Faust OK'd a broadcast of the set, and I had an opportunity to chat at length with Jean-Herve Peron and his dog (streaming archive from my January 19th show is here, and you can go right to the interview segment here), and now we're happy to say you can grab the entire October 1st WFMU Fest show on MP3! Severe thanks to Regina Greene, Jean-Herve, and Scott Williams for the fantastic mix. By the way, a few other of that weekend's artists (namely Talk Normal and Teenage Jesus and the Jerks) have all posted some Mp3s from WFMU Fest on the Free Music Archive. Enjoy!
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Faust, live at WFMU Fest, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY Oct 1, 2009. Lineup: Jean-Herve Peron, Zappi Diermaier, James Johnston and Geraldine Swayne. |
the file seems to be corrupted?
I've tried twice, and it doesnt want to open....
:(
Posted by: davo | February 04, 2010 at 02:22 PM
which one?
Posted by: Brian Turner | February 04, 2010 at 02:29 PM
oops- sorry-
when I click "download album"
Posted by: davo | February 04, 2010 at 02:37 PM
Tis workin for me, Davo?
Posted by: Brian Turner | February 04, 2010 at 02:39 PM
We saw their show in the Fall in Chicago and it was everything I could ask for as a long time fan but have never had a chance to see them live. The band was even nice enough to sign the clear x-ray vinyl album. It's the pride of my collection.
Posted by: GuyFaux | February 05, 2010 at 11:00 AM
That show was great. AND we got to hear "It's a Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl" too!
Eat your heart out, NY!
Posted by: 2000s | February 05, 2010 at 04:06 PM