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Bret Hart: Tipped A Mule

4/15/2019

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*FREE* MP3 download of Bret Hart: TIPPED A MULE
93 MB Download Zip Folder includes
eight VBR (Variable Bitrate) and two 320 kbps MP3s
three PDF artwork files and PDF Liner Notes.
​Stream the 10 tracks below. 
tipped_a_mule_album.zip
File Size: 92123 kb
File Type: zip
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First, to those of you who played with me on some of these songs, thank you! Fantastic contributions, all, and so in keeping with my hopes for where these pieces could go. A big brotherly *Shout Out!!* to Pete Zolli, whose remarkable drumming/percussion graces, propels, and spices most tracks. 
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These ten songs are all cogs in a rather unified post-'Tick Treatment; collection of Bret Music 2017-present with a few friends propelling things and adding spice. A sonic grab-bag unified by a consistent time, place, diet, and muse. 
This is an MP3 freebie, with printable graphics. I don't believe this conflicts - *market-wise* - with anything else that my friends are selling or about to be selling. I think about these things. 

I'm reconnecting with some creative people from the cassette 80's via Hal's revivified EC, and feel that my wonderful MOON MEN-galaxy of indie music friends doing things their own way on their own timetables will benefit from future "cross-overs" that might happen with more of us working in more "pigeonhole-able" [hahahaha] genres. :) 
- BHH 
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Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6-8, and 10 (Hart) 
Tracks 2,9 (Hart/Newhouse/James) 
Track 5 (source sounds: Morris/arrangement: Hart)
1. Stricken Objects
2. That's What She Said
3. Assholes Seem To Live Forever
4. Face Palm
5. I SUPPORT LITTLE SNEEZY JOE
6. Peter Punkinhead
7. Aridnesses
8. Turtles All The Way Down
9. The Painted Lady Implodes
10. Dance Of The Eternal Polyp
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11 Comments
Lord Litter link
4/16/2019 07:26:13

This is really good!

This has depth, adventure but still keeps control.
This is like *early* rock avangarde mixed with what we did at DFO.

This is *experimental* without rattling at one's nerves in an superficial way all the time.

This is soothing in an unsettling way.

I listened to the whole release .. which I really do very seldom these days.

Yes - this is really good!

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Bret Hart link
4/16/2019 09:07:53

Thank you! It was an enjoyment to create.
Anyone who wishes to play any of these songs on shows, please do!

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Lord Litter link
4/16/2019 13:27:38

.. can u please send an email address?? LordLitter@LordLitter.de

P-A.H
4/17/2019 19:02:13

Had a listen last night. Very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing.

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Bret Hart
8/8/2019 13:22:46

Thank you, P-A-H.

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Hal McGee
4/18/2019 11:08:49

Bret, thank you one whole hell of a lot for sharing Tipped A Mule with the EC Community. I just gave it a good listen and quite enjoyed it. Lots of variety, techniques, textures and approaches. Edgy and out, but also nicely-controlled and produced. Seems like we have a pleasing grab bag of improv, prog, field recordings, noisiness, and humor. It all sounds good to me.

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BRET
8/8/2019 13:23:40

Thanks Hal. I'm a product of the genreless 80's DIY scene, like you. I like 'grab bags'.

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Rafael González
4/22/2019 16:33:28

Enjoying right now! It is being a great experience after a hellish Monday full of papers, wind and orthodontist! ( well, to be honest, I'm also having a great experience every day, but this work is really good)

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Bret
8/8/2019 13:24:31

Thx Rafael!
"sonic medicine"?

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Hessel Veldman link
8/8/2019 06:05:13

Hello Bret,

Today, this evening, Dutch (CET) time (23:00) there will be the #9 Electronic Cottage episode @ Concertzender Radio. Several tracks will be in the mix! Hope this special attention gives inspiration to others and yourself, in keeping these great works alive!
https://www.concertzender.nl/programma/pakrammel_518826/

Hessel Veldman

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Bret
8/8/2019 13:26:14

Thank you, Hesse! I am tickled and honored to have caught your notice. Some very dear old friends guest on TIPPED A MULE and will be delighted when I point your program out to them. Wow... more airplay in Europe. :)

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    Bret Hart

    [August 14, 1959 - ] is a through-improviser, composer, educator, instrument builder, outsider artist and published writer living in an old house in Eden, North Carolina. Hart has recorded and performed original music since 1979, has an archival catalog of over 100 releases, much of which is available [for free] via online platforms, and wrote reviews of indie music for Sound Choice, Option, Op, and other print mags during the 80’s-90’s. Today, Hart manages his HandMaid Product label and Bandcamp imprint for the issuance of new challenging music, is recording a 3rd record with the space-prog band MOON MEN, and plays as a guest on many friends’ projects. Bret Hart frequently can be found improvising with Triad-area NC musicians, and will be retiring as a public school literacy and arts educator at the end of Summer 2019.

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