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March 15 2012

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PODCAST: Earshot - Japan Special

Written By 1 - March 15 2012

This past Sunday the 11th of March marked the one year anniversary of the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami that slammed into the island nation, killing thousands of people.

More than 300,000 people are still homeless and around 3,300 others are unaccounted for. The tsunami also sparked a nuclear reactor meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, resulting in the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl.

To help remember the people of Japan and to mark one year to the day that the event happened, the Earshot show this past Sunday was dedicated to the people of Japan. 

Donations to the people affected by this disaster can be made via the Red Cross website here

Check the Show Here

 
EARSHOT
George FM Sunday 10am - 12noon
www.georgefm.co.nz
 
 

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March 14 2012

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WESC Headphones In At Conch

Written By 1 - March 14 2012

Had a fresh batch of WESC headphones in at Conch over the last week.  Below is a selection of the styles available, please inquire at info@conch.co.nz about particular styles or colours.  

WESC Chambers by RZA - $385

With a music sharing function that enables you to connect your headphones to your friends and share the music, adjustable headband, molded ear cushions for maximum comfort, foldable hinges and a 3-touch handsfree unit that controls music and video playback, allows you to adjust the volume with a simple click, answer and end calls and record voice memo’s on supported devices. The Chambers by RZA Street headphones have excellent sound with excellent design.   Available Here Technical Specifications * music sharing function * adjustable headband and molded ear cushions for high level of comfort * foldable hinges for compact portability and storage * 3-touch handsfree unit * accessories: Fabric zipper pouch, twin plug airline system adaptor * Type: 40mm power drivers * impedance: 32 Ohms * frequency range: 20 - 20,000Hz * 1kHz sensitivity: 110dB AT 1kHz 1mW * detachable cable: 1.1m + 0.1m adaptor, including 3-touch handsfree unit * alternative cable: 1.1m in accent color * weight: 184g * compliances: CE, WEEE, RoHS  

WESC Oboe with Handsfree - $119

Various colours available here Technical Specifications: • type: 40mm power drivers • 1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB • impedance: 32 Ohms • frequence range: 20-20 001 Hz • plug: 3,5mm stereo • cord: 0,5m + 1,0m extension + 0,1m adaptor, fabric cord • handsfree • weight: 143g  

WESC Congas - $120

Available in Black, Mauritus Blue, Black with White Pads Technical Specifications type: 40mm power drivers • 1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB • impedance: 32 Ohms • frequence range: 20-20 001 Hz • plug: 3,5mm stereo • cord: 0,5m + 1,0m extension, PVC cord • weight: 147g  

WESC Tambourine - $150

Available in various styles, check here Technical Specifications type: 40mm power drivers • 1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB • impedance: 32 Ohms • frequence range: 20-20 001 Hz • plug: gold-plated 3,5mm stereo • cord: 0,5m + 1,0m extension, PVC cord • weight: 147g    

WESC Bassoon DJ Pro Headphones - $320

Technical Specifications: unisex DJ pro headphones • type: 40mm titanium drivers • 1kHz sensitivity: 105 dB • impedance: 32 Ohms • frequence range: 20-20 000 Hz • plug: gold-plated screw 3,5mm stereo + 6,3mm adaptor • detachable cord: 1,8m screw cord + 1,10m straight cord, TPU cord • handsfree • 180 degree rotating ear cap • travel adaptor • weight: 220g  

WESC - Bass DJ Headphones - Black

Technical Specifications unisex DJ headphones • type: 40mm power drivers • 1kHz sensitivity: 120 dB • impedance: 32 Ohms • frequence range: 20-20 000 Hz • plug: gold-plated 3,5mm stereo • detachable cord: 1,0m + 0,1m adaptor, PVC cord • handsfree • 180 degree rotating ear cap • weight: 180g  

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March 12 2012

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Ponsonby Market Day This Saturday

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March 12 2012

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VIDEO: She's So Rad - Circles

Written By 1 - March 12 2012

New video from She's So Rad "Circles" from the album "In Circles" now available here on Vinyl Also available here on CD  

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March 09 2012

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UPCOMING: Owen Marshall - The Naked Truth (JAZZMAN)

Written By 1 - March 09 2012

Due out April 2012 on CD & LP+7", to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Every once in a while, a record presents itself so defiant in its refusal of categorisation that it becomes the bane of those poor vinyl archaeologists whose business it is to file and classify. The aptly named ‘The Naked Truth’ is one such artifact, a wayfaring stray of an album that weaves its insouciant magic through the edgelands of sound. The musical provenance is palpable - an electric blend of spiritual jazz, rhythmic black psychedelia and far-out exotica - but where it’s headed remains a mystery, echoing shapes so strange that they fit no musical crevice. This is an album whose grooves are slow and deep, with a languid, balmy, and irresistibly pensive aura. It’s moody: cosmic abstractions ooze from every sweet inflection, lulling arpeggios lose themselves in a haze of forgetfulness.

The late Owen Marshall and his band run wild over this record, and their experiments with sound are compelling, occasionally bizarre, and chock full of strange paradoxes. So much of what can be heard here is playful, free, imbued with a sense of wonder and pure joy usually ascribed to that most natural genius of the imagination – the child. And yet there is a knowingness at work here - a certain subdued polish tempering these otherwise passionate excursions. The full force of this can be seen in Marshall's use of instruments, among the saxophone, the synth, the percussion, and the electric piano, you will hear the 'Hose-a-phone', the 'Tube-phone', 'Ply-tar', and 'Boonet'. These are instruments that Owen built himself - in order, he said, to enable him to 'tap the very depths of his creative resources...to make music fun to play, and entertaining to listen to'. This is a private press album that begs to be public. ‘The Naked Truth’ is an album that wants to be listened to, it wants to be heard and take your hand and lead you far, far away – it wants to wander with you deep into the woods of imagination, just as Owen himself must have done all those years ago. · All tracks fully licensed and digitally restored from the original master tapes · Original liner notes written with the assistance of the Marshall family · BONUS 7” Jazzman single included with the LP · Extremely rare private press spaced-out spiritual jazz funk LP that changes hands for well over $1000! · Vinyl LP with bonus JM.089 7” record inside 1000 numbered copies ‘A great deal of creative energy has gone into the making of this LP. Which somehow illustrates what a very wise one once said, “If you want anything done right, do it yourself” and that is “THE NAKED TRUTH”.’ – Owen Marshall, 1975

Track List & Sound Clips:

A1 Electric Flower 4:47
A2 Nana's Sleeping 3:53
A3 Peanut Butter Ice Cream Man 3:39
A4 Planet Funk 2:46
B1 Paper Man 4:04
B2 Winter Butterfly 5:46
B3 Casa Del Soul 3:39
B4 Ancient Astronauts 3:05
 

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