D.D. Streetjam
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[[File:DD Streetjam - Side A.JPG|thumb|400px|Side A]] |
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[[File:DD Streetjam - Side B.JPG|thumb|400px|Side B]] |
[[File:DD Streetjam - Side B.JPG|thumb|400px|Side B]] |
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| − | == Who == |
+ | == Who? == |
| − | D.D. Streetjam was a performer in the Australian folk music scene in the early 90s. |
+ | D.D. Streetjam was a performer/busker in the Australian folk music scene in the early 90s. |
| − | == What == |
+ | == When and Where == |
| + | * Nemo saw him busking in Canberra circa 1992 (and bought the tape you see here) |
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| + | * Ian saw him at the Maleny folk festival (now Woodford Folk Festival) in 1993/1994) |
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| + | == What was it like? == |
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His musical style is celtic. Predominantly styled after jigs and reels, but with some progressive/newage elements to the sound too (notably atmospheric spacey sounds) |
His musical style is celtic. Predominantly styled after jigs and reels, but with some progressive/newage elements to the sound too (notably atmospheric spacey sounds) |
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The instrument was, as far as recalled, an electric (or at least, amplified) lute - or similar small stringed instrument. |
The instrument was, as far as recalled, an electric (or at least, amplified) lute - or similar small stringed instrument. |
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| − | == When == |
+ | === More details please === |
| − | I (nemo) bought a tape from him, busking in Canberra circa 1992. The track listing is: |
+ | The track listing of the aforementioned track, along with two tracks as sample... |
* Side A |
* Side A |
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** Offze |
** Offze |
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** Toppov |
** Toppov |
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** Ze Head |
** Ze Head |
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| − | ** Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode |
+ | ** [[Media:A.04 - Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode.ogg|Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode]] |
* Side B |
* Side B |
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** Toppov Mk II |
** Toppov Mk II |
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| − | ** Swallows Tail / Knotted Cord |
+ | ** [[Media:B.02 - Swallows Tail Knotted Cord.ogg|Swallows Tail / Knotted Cord]] |
** McKinnons Lament / McKinnons Jig |
** McKinnons Lament / McKinnons Jig |
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** First Offering (slightly nicked) |
** First Offering (slightly nicked) |
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** Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode |
** Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode |
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| − | A friend also saw him at the Maleny folk festival (now Woodford Folk Festival) in 1993/94. |
+ | == Why does this page exist then? == |
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| − | == Why == |
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The music is great and I'm curious to find out more, if I can. Hence, this page. |
The music is great and I'm curious to find out more, if I can. Hence, this page. |
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The Cassette tape is "© Vince Clark". However this is a particularly unhelpful name to google for with regards to music since it's shared with a founding member of Depeche Mode! |
The Cassette tape is "© Vince Clark". However this is a particularly unhelpful name to google for with regards to music since it's shared with a founding member of Depeche Mode! |
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| − | == How == |
+ | == How to help == |
Your turn. If you think you have any information regarding this elusive performer, please drop me a line (earthnative@gmail.com) or add a comment to the discussion page here :) |
Your turn. If you think you have any information regarding this elusive performer, please drop me a line (earthnative@gmail.com) or add a comment to the discussion page here :) |
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Revision as of 00:44, 14 December 2010
Who?
D.D. Streetjam was a performer/busker in the Australian folk music scene in the early 90s.
When and Where
- Nemo saw him busking in Canberra circa 1992 (and bought the tape you see here)
- Ian saw him at the Maleny folk festival (now Woodford Folk Festival) in 1993/1994)
What was it like?
His musical style is celtic. Predominantly styled after jigs and reels, but with some progressive/newage elements to the sound too (notably atmospheric spacey sounds)
The instrument was, as far as recalled, an electric (or at least, amplified) lute - or similar small stringed instrument.
More details please
The track listing of the aforementioned track, along with two tracks as sample...
- Side A
- Offze
- Toppov
- Ze Head
- Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode
- Side B
- Toppov Mk II
- Swallows Tail / Knotted Cord
- McKinnons Lament / McKinnons Jig
- First Offering (slightly nicked)
- Jupiter 4 Reverse Mode
Why does this page exist then?
The music is great and I'm curious to find out more, if I can. Hence, this page.
The Cassette tape is "© Vince Clark". However this is a particularly unhelpful name to google for with regards to music since it's shared with a founding member of Depeche Mode!
How to help
Your turn. If you think you have any information regarding this elusive performer, please drop me a line (earthnative@gmail.com) or add a comment to the discussion page here :)
