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monktail at the comet
Author: Seman

audio from the special ops set and the premiere of "late nights at the georgetown morgue" by johnny + the primordial poo
recorded at the comet 2010.01.23, seattle, wa
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FLOSS - Vitamin A free download
Author: Seman
FLOSS - VITAMIN A FREE DOWNLOAD
hey! get your vitamin a!
for a limited time download the new floss record, vitamin a, for free on monktail.com.
cds for sale at upcoming perofrmances.
Saturday January 9 - Floss at The SeaMonster
Saturday January 16 - Floss at The Chapel
Saturday February 13 - Floss at The Mix cancelled
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://monktail.com/mcmc_zip/floss–vitamin_a.zip
mark ostrowski - drums, zachary watkins, live electronics, izaak mills - woodwinds, john seman - bass.
recorded in oakland, ca october 3, 2007.
mcmc archives: the wookie dump shootout
Author: Seman
The Wookie Dump Shootout - Inauspicious amusement and antediluvian nonsense. A Monktail sing-along.
1. opener (0:41):tad dardess-vox; john seman-guitar
2. joe.(1:15):td-vox; js-guitar,vox
3. big green monster (3:10):js-bass, drums, keys
4. opal (1.04): mark ostrowski-vox, perc.; js-guitar, vox
5. she didn’t write (3.50): td-vox; mo-drums; js-guitar
6. I bet you could (7.50): angel vendetti-vox; noah samuels-guitar; js-bass, guitar
7. your mother (0.24): mo-vox; js-guitar
8. rock and roll mc donalds (2.15): steve coats-guitar, vox; mo-drums, js-bass
9. toilet-bound, baby (1.35): js-vox, guitar
10. puff the magic alcoholic (4.44): js-bass, drums
11. the lovely shitting tree (2.04): td-vox, js-vox, guitar
12. menopause (1.23): td-vox, js-bass, vox
13. interval one (1.11): mike collyer-vox, guitar; fuss-vox, guitar; js-vox, bass
14. it would be so nice (5.20): td-vox; js-bass, guitar, drum machine
15. bike (0.52): mo-vox, perc.; td-vox; js-vox, guitar
16. baby lemonade (3.49): js-vox, guitar, bass
17. paint box (2.49): mo-vox, perc.; js-vox, guitar
18. julia dream (2.48): mo-vox, perc.; js-vox, guitar
19. we need to talk… (6.54): lawrence moore:vox; js-vox, bass
20. funny song (7.33): td-vox; js-vox, guitar, drum machine, keys
21. let’s listen (1.05): shorty-vox, guitar, perc.; ns-guitar, vox; js-vox, guitar, perc
22. pussy (6.51): sc-guitar; mo-drums; td-vox; js-bass
23. friday (1.23): her-answering machine; td-vox; js-vox, guitar
recorded and edited by john seman 1995-1999
floss - molly maguires - 2009.09.26
Author: Seman

Recordings from the Floss show at Molly Maguires Pub, Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Izaak Mills - tenor, John Seman - double bass, Mark Ostrowski - drums.
special o.p.s - 9/9/09
Author: Seman
check out these recordings from the special o.p.s. show at the josephine on 9/9/09.
mcmc archives - in ohio (parts 1 + 2)
Author: Seman
Recorded mainly in Oberlin, OH in the fall of 1995, these recordings are some of the earliest experiments by John Seman, Mark Ostrowski and others in the monktail creative music concern. Recorded on 1/4-inch reels and 4-track cassettes, the quality is totally lo-fi DIY basement fabulous. 256 kbps mp3 free download.
Figeater at 911 Media Arts Center
Author: Seman
Figeater at 911 Media Arts Center from Joseph Gray on Vimeo.
In no particular sense of order:
Beth Fleenor - vocals, clarinet
John Seman - Electric Bass
Mark Ostrowski - Percussion
Steven Parris - Electric Guitar
Paris Hurley - Violin
John Ewing - Percussion
Jeff Huston - Electronics
Samantha Boschnak - Trumpet
Gabriel Herbertson - Sound Engineer
Joseph Gray - Visualist
At Seattle’s 911 Media Arts Center, Saturday, June 6th, 2009
A production of the Harvard and Roy Arts Council and the Monktail Creative Music Concern
Evolution of an Idea
Author: Seman
Baltimore filmmaker Grey Adkins’ short "Evolution of an Idea" won first prize at the first annual Baltimore City Paper Short Film Festival. The experimental film features music from the Seattle Harmonic Voices 2-CD set Harmonic Voice available on Monktail Records.
http://www.youtube.com/user/GreyAdkins
http://www.
http://www.citypaper.com/promo/filmcontest.asp
Special OPS 2008.05.17
Author: Seman
Special O.P.S. (Ostrowski-Parris-Seman) at Egan’s Ballard Jam House, May 17, 2008. Recorded by GH.
Floss in Santa Cruz
Author: Seman
Floss (Izaak Mills, John Seman, Mark Ostrowski, Zachary Watkins) at Cafe Pergolesi, Santa Cruz, CA.
Recorded October 1, 2007 by Aram Shelton.
Special O.P.S. at FPS
Author: Seman
Special O.P.S. (Ostrowski-Parris-Seman) at Fandrich Piano Studio, Seattle, WA.
Recorded January 21, 2009 by Gabriel Herbertson.
Special Figeater at FPS
Author: Seman
Special Figeater (Beth Fleenor + Special O.P.S. w/ Gabriel Herbertson) in rehearsal at Fandrich Piano Studio.
Recorded December 10, 2008 by Gabriel Herbertson.

Non Grata at The Blue Moon
Author: Seman
The MCMC big band Non Grata live at the Blue Moon, Seattle, WA.
Recorded May 11, 2008 by Gabriel Herbertson.

Floss at Tost
Author: Seman
Floss (Izaak Mills, John Seman, Mark Ostrowski) recorded at Tost, Seattle, WA July 15, 2008.
Recording and images by Gabriel Herbertson.


monktail podcast #1
Author: Seman
The first installment of mcmc podcasts. Recorded at FPS Sept. 10, 2008.
monktail podcast - 20080910
hosted by special ops (ostrowski, parris, seman)
w/ billy monto, stephen fandrich, gabriel herbertson, joseph gray
BLACKOPS July 10 & August 7
Author: Seman

Monktail Creative Music Concern presents
THE MUSIC OF BLACK SABBATH
Performed by BLACK OPS
A fundraiser for Sounds Outside 2008
July 10, 2008
Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater
(206) 441-5823
Music from 10PM – 1AM
August 7, 2008
Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole
5606
(206) 762-7900
The heaviest music in the world arranged and executed by a band of jazz and noise specialists with surgical precision and deranged humor. Two sets, including new arrangements of rare album cuts among the classic Sabbath canon. The second set will be a special rendition of an entire album, with special guests and surprises. Proceeds benefit Sounds Outside!
With Jody McKane as OZZY
Justin Knott and Stephen Parris - guitars
John Seman - bass
Mark Ostrowski - drums
Reptet - Chicken or Beef on sale NOW!
Author: Seman
Raymond Scott Sonarchy Broadcast March 29 at MIDNIGHT
Author: Seman
March 29th
90.3 KEXP-FM - SONARCHY RADIO
Sonarchy presents The Monktail Raymond Scott Project.
A set of this remarkable composer’s music delivered with the creative stamp of seven members of the Monktail Creative Music Concern.
Download the complete Sonarchy broadcast below. Thanks to Doug Haire and Jack Straw.
Monktail Raymond Scott Project
Author: Seman
Monktail Raymond Scott Project at Seattle Art Museum and with Scott’s cousin Michael.
Recordings by Jim Wilke.
Floss and Russell at Egans 11/23
Author: Seman
FLOSS LIVE ON STAGE

Fri Nov 23, 11 PM
Floss and Russell (PK, Matt Norman, Matt Crane)
Egan’s Ballard Jam House
1707 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
Two clips from Floss at the 21 Grand in Oakland, CA, 30 SEPT 2007.
With Zachary Watkins on electronics.
Floss - Live In Portland
Author: Seman
Someday Lounge in PDX is hosting a new Sunday night jazz/experimental series. Great stage in a great venue for great music. Lots of huge couches up in the balcony, wonderful people, and good on them for opening a night up to "music from the other side of the fence."
Floss recently played a night there with The Blue Cranes. Here is a portion of the Floss set from 23 September 2007.
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MCMC Audio Archive - Special O.P.S.
Author: Seman
Audio remnants from the MCMC death-jazz trio Special O.P.S. (Ostrowski-Parris-Seman).

MCMC Audio Archive - Deal’s Number
Author: Seman
Deal’s Number in the Quintet fashion: Bill Monto, Stephen Fandrich, Stephen Parris, John Seman, Mark
Ostrowski.

MCMC Audio Archive - Reptet
Author: Seman
Jam! Reptet at Sounds Outside 2007.


MCMC Audio Archive - Non Grata
Author: Seman
Non Grata Online Audio Archive
Interesting audio artifacts from the history of the MCMC big band.


MCMC Audio Archive - Floss
Author: Seman
Miles Gloriosus & His Golden Floss - Bopcore originators since 2000. Various live recordings.


Coffee Messiah, Volume 1
Author: Seman
The Messiah Series, Volume 1
Recordings made at the Coffee Messiah, Seattle, WA 2002-2004. Recorded and compiled by John Seman.

Coffee Messiah, Volume 2
Author: Seman
The Messiah Series, Volume 2
Recordings made at the Coffee Messiah, Seattle, WA 2002-2004. Recorded and compiled by John Seman.

Coffee Messiah, Volume 3
Author: Seman
The Messiah Series, Volume 3
Recordings made at the Coffee Messiah, Seattle, WA 2002-2004. Recorded and compiled by John Seman.

Coffee Messiah, Volume 4
Author: Seman
The Messiah Series, Volume 4
Recordings made at the Coffee Messiah, Seattle, WA 2002-2004. Recorded and compiled by John Seman.

OPS, Secret Chefs 3, Figeater at Rendezvous
Author: Seman
Friday November 2, 10pm
Figeater, Secret Chefs 3, Special OPS
Rendevous Jewel Box Theater
2322 2nd Ave Seattle, WA
Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater
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Secret Chefs 3
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Appetizer mp3s…
#1 Figeater with guest Paul Hoskin live at the Ft. George Brewery in Astoria, OR, 7 OCT 2007.
#2 A track from the NEW Special O.P.S. CD Arm Me - Palm Calmer, available here.

Special Ops - Arm Me
Author: Monktail

Attention!
We are pleased to announce that Arm Me the new record from Monktail’s death-jazz commando unit SPECIAL OPS is available for your purchasing pleasure.
Buy this record here.
As a special exclusive here are 3 delightful little Special Ops ditties from a 2006 Sounds Outside Performance.
Enjoy!
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Thanks!
Author: Monktail
Monktail thanks all of the supporters, performers, and above all those who attended.
Sounds Outside was a huge success. We’ll see you next year.
Enjoy a free track from the Newly Released Monktail Records CD "Show me what ya workin with" by Deals Number. This is a track called "Moses Blues"
Cheers!
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