Best festive playlist ever. Especially from a jewish source! Maybe thats why i love it. Chag Sameach

Secret Societies Rule The World

Secret Societies Rule The World is our dystopian look at how the global elite control our societies.   The establishments are shrouded in secrecy and corruption is a worldwide machine that continues to be fed by mainstream media propaganda.   Secret societies seem to rule the world and the news outlets only serve to fuel an already biased narrative in favour of the super rich. Lies & distrust are amplified and spread until they plant roots that divide us all.

Secret Societies Rule The World was inspired by a powerful feeling of unease at our current state of global affairs and the misinformation that is fed to us by news sources. We wanted to create a soundtrack for our frustrations and despair at the inequality and injustice that we all face. 

This song was initially inspired by classical orchestration and film scores. It is incredibly powerful how classical compositions can underpin a narrative and create such dramatic emphasis.   Secret Societies Rule The World began its life as a string and piano piece that paired perfectly with John F Kennedy’s powerful address to the American Society Of Newspaper Editors in 1961. The full band instrumentation aims to capture the frustration and aggression that built at the growing disparity amongst us all. 

Secret Societies Rule The World is our war cry! It is our reminder that together we are stronger!

Secret Societes Rule The World

Xmas Jollies 2021

1. Welcome from King Stitt (1969) and Ill Badler (2021)
2. Detroit Junior, "Christmas Day," 1961
3. Albert Collins, "The Freeze," 1958
4. Kinito Mendez featuring Johnny Ventura, “El Avion,” 1997
5. La Sonora Dinamita, "Arbolito de Navidad," 1988
6. Mel Brooks, "Oy to the World," 1997
7. The Temple Rockers featuring Linval Thompson, "Days Long Ago," 2018
8. Jackie Mittoo, "Jump for Joy," 1967
9. Lee Perry featuring Sandra Robinson, "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year/The 	Perry Christmas Dub," 1985/1986
10. Greetings from Lee "Scratch" Perry, 2001
11. Kay Martin & Her Body Guards, "Come On Santa, Let's Have a Ball," 1962
12. Eartha Kitt with Henri René And His Orchestra – "(This Year's) Santa Baby," 	1954
13. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, "Christmas Blues," 1961
14. Paul Bley, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," 1953
15. Ronnie Kole Trio, "Silent Night, Holy Night," 1968
16. Miles Davis featuring Bob Dorough, "Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)," 	1962
17. Toby Lightman, "Snow Day," 2015
18. Jeremih & Chance, "Family For," 2018
19. Aaron LaCombe, "Uncle Carl (Came Out on Christmas)," 2019
20. Rico & the All Stars, "Silent Night," 1967
21. Big Boy Pete and Hilton Valentine, "Silent Night," 2011
22. The Marx Brothers, "The Sanity Clause," 1935
23. Sidney Bechet, "O Tannenbaum," 1949
24. Count Basie And His Orchestra featuring Jimmy Rushing, "Good Morning 	Blues," 1937
25. Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, "El Año Viejo," 2020
26. Bonus track (for Sara):  Alvin Robinson, "Something You Got," 1964

Produced by Bill Adler
Sound Engineering by Jacob Burckhardt
Cover Art by Jack Willis, Fleischer Studios, 1933
Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Thanks:  Janis Adler and Toby Deming, Rick & Katy Adler, Ruthie Adler, Will Baker, Bob Bell, Catherine Boyle, Steve Brede, Jon Caramanica, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Michael Deming, Bob Derleth, Andy Derousseau, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, David Denton, Dennis Flannigan, Vivien Goldman, Michael Holman, Jon Kalish, Gary Kenton, Arthur Levy, Amy Linden, Linda Maloney, Liz Mandell, Rob Martinez, Bob Merlis, Phil Michelson, Katu Medina, Ernie Paniccioli, Jeff Selzer, John Stainze, Ned Sublette, Guy Walker.

Special thanks to Henry Moulton


RIP -- Johnny Ventura (1940-2021) 
	Lee "Scratch" Perry (1936-2021)

Xmas Jollies 2021

 'The Mighty Nach (Live)' is our first live album, recorded during our 2007 tour and released in 2008.

This album took nearly a year to complete, and was recorded live at various gigs and events throughout Scotland and North America during 2007. It features the favourite tracks of both the band, and our fans - and also includes a couple of non-album tracks that we only perform live.

The album was produced by Andy Malkin and Mick MacNeil of Mix Records.  Cover design by Charles Randolph Bruce.

Buy It !

The Mighty Nach LIVE - 01 - Pictavia's Pride

This peaceful haiku, by Pritee Rel, inspired my improvisation (in A minor) played on a pad from Dune3 VST synth, with Valhalla Shimmer added. Recorded and mixed in Reaper. Mastered with CloudBounce.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

The Cold Forest (naviarhaiku490)

Inspired by a wonderful trip to the ocean.

Photo Credit: Evan Bollag (Unsplash.com)

Ocean Sky

KONOKUNOK & the Seven Babes from the Sunny Cave (2023)

original music is written by Gyula Bódis

VASKOS - hoc est quod vertit ad esse

Bill Adler's 30th annual playlist of the best Christmas music. A companion to The Cipher Episode 86 (http://theciphershow.com/episode/86/)

Track list:
[0:00] 1. Greetings from Perry Como -- Perry Como (1959)
[0:21] 2. The Stuff is Here And It's Mellow -- Cleo Brown (1935)
[1:08] 3. Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year -- James Brown (1966)
[7:33] 4. Ned Flanders vs. Homer Simpson On The True Meaning of Christmas -- The Simpsons (2013)
[7:40] 5. Suddenly It's Christmas -- The Respect Sextet (2012)
[9:16] 6. Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairies -- Don Byron (1996)
[10:51] 7. Hallelujah Chorus -- Relient K (2007)
[11:56] 8. Tamale Christmas -- Joe King Carrasco & El Molino (2012)
[13:43] 9. The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot -- The Mighty Sparrow (2012)
[15:43] 10. Jingle Bells -- Gopher Hole Diggers (mid-1940s)
[15:57] 11. Jingle Bells Tap -- Al Gilbert (c. early 60s)
[16:41] 12. Jingle Bells -- The Klezmonauts (1998)
[17:21] 13. Jingle Bells -- Rico Rodriguez (mid-60s)
[19:00] 14. Jim Ratts Pulls Back the Curtain on David Seville & The Chipmunks -- Jim Ratts (2007)
[19:27] 15. The Chipmunk Song -- Matt Wilson Trio (2010)
[20:14] 16. In the Bleak Midwinter -- Tri-Fi (2011)
[21:23] 17. Silent Night -- The Harmonizing Four (c. 1951)
[23:35] 18. O Come All Ye Faithful -- Marcus Roberts (1989)
[25:08] 19. Seasons Greetings from David Was (2014)
[26:09] 20. Peace -- Horace Silver Quintet (1959)
[27:52] 21. El Cah Cha Cha De La Navidad -- Celia Cruz (1958)
[29:35] 22. El Nino Pobre -- Dimension Dominicana (1998)
[33:08] 23. Good Time Christmas -- The Soul of John Black (2011)
[35:45] 24. A Funky Xmas to You -- J. Hines & the Boys (1968)
[37:55] 25. The Challenge of Christmas -- Rev. C.L. Franklin (1963)
[38:59] 26. I Come to Praise Him -- Biblical Gospel Singers (1967)
[41:44] 27. Silver Bells -- Wilson Pickett (1982)
[43:46] 28. It's Gettin' Kinda Chilly -- Slim & Slam (1938)
[46:10] 29. Austrian Public Radio's "KulturJournal" reports on B.A.'s annual "Schlittenfahrt Für Den Ohren" (2012)
[46:36] 30. Maybe Next Year -- Meiko (2007)
[48:32] 31. Kiss Me -- Keri Noble (2011)
[50:56] 32. Corrido de Auld Lang Syne -- Little Bobby Rey and his Band (1959)
[52:58] 33. Seasons Greetings from the White Stripes (2002)
[53:00] 34. Bonus Track: Need Your Love So Bad -- Little Willie John (1955)

Produced by Bill Adler
Engineered by Alex Noyes
Cover illustration by Grahan Wilson
Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Xmas Jollies '14

This is the 2015 edition of Bill Adler's famed Christmas compilation. A companion to The Cipher Episode 134 with Bill Adler (http://theciphershow.com/episode/134/)

Track list:

[0:00] The Winter Experiment, "It Feels Like Christmas," 2013
[1:11] Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, "Big Bulbs," 2014
[3:54] The Wailers, "Christmas is Here [Sound the Trumpet]," 1968
[6:35] TriBeCaStan, "O Little Town of Bethlemayhem," 2014
[7:40] Season's Greetings from Kool DJ AJ, 2000
[7:49] Kid Cholesterol, "Christmas at Holly's," 2010
[9:54] Rev. Run: "*Everything* is Santa Claus"
[10:12] Sam Manning with the Melodettes and Felix Crazy Cats, "Looking For My Santa Claus," 1941
[12:12] Grupo Exterminador, "El Baile de Santa Clos," 1997
[14:47] Freddy Fender, "It's Christmas Time in the Valley," 1977
[17:43] Valerie June, "Winter Wonderland," 2014
[19:35] Fay Lovsky, "Christmas Was a Friend of Mine," 1981
[21:42] Sara Moulton on Being Mrs. Bill Adler at Christmastime
[22:28] Taj Mahal and the Blind Boys of Alabama, "What Can I Do?" 2014
[23:50] Bobby Charles, "Lonesome Christmas," 1986
[26:26] Duke Ellington, "Sugar Rum Cherry [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]," 1960
[27:58] The Mills Brothers, "You Don't Have to Be a Santa Claus," 1955
[30:39] Jimmy Giuffre with the Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, "Santa Claus Blues," 1957
[33:07] Ellie Holcomb with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, "Christmas for You and Me," 2012
[34:24] Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," 1966
[35:42] Johnny Lytle, "A Child is Born," 1989
[36:56] Little Johnny Taylor, "Please Come Home for Christmas," 1965
[39:52] Conjunto Quisqueya, "Palos Navideños," 1979
[41:58] A Public Service Announcement: "More of What You Like"
[42:12] Mr. President, "It's Christmas Time," 2011
[43:40] Linny Zaorski, "Shimmy On Down My Chimney," 2009
[45:24] Sugar Boy Crawford and His Canecutters, "White Christmas," 1961
[47:27] Sonora Consteña, "El Año Viejo," 2014
[49:58] Ornette Coleman: "Music seems to be a very good source of light," from an interview with Alan Light, 2007
[50:29] Ornette Coleman, "Peace," 1959



Bill Adler's Xmas Jolies 2015

Track list:

1. Welcome [0:00]
2. Pigmeat Markham, “Let’s Have Some Heat,” 1958 [0:27]
3. The Granville Williams Orchestra, “Santa Claus is Ska-in to Town,” 1964 [2:31]
4. Calypso Rose, “Oh, Christmas” [4:55]
5. Sach Moore and the Sandpebbles, “Wuh Yu Got to Gimme Fi Christmas” [6:37]
6. El Gran Combo featuring Andy Mantañez, “Asalta Navideño,” 1963 [9:08]
7. Year-end promo for New York’s La Mega radio station (WSKQ-FM) [12:06]
8. Alberto Diaz Y Sensacion, “Navidad Con Lechon” [12:13]
9. Newsbreak with Kent Brockman [14:11]
10. Charlie Stewart, “Santa Claus Won’t Come This Year,” 1964 [14:27]
11. El Vez, “Sleigh Ride,” 1994 [16:46]
12. Albert Collins, “Ice Pick,” 1978 [18:13]
13. Rockin’ Sidney, “Party This Christmas,” 1982 [21:25]
14. Harry Fontenot, “Jingle Bells,” c. 1973 [24:36]
15. Susie Arioli, “Christmas Dreaming,” 2010 [25:16]
16. Dobie Gray, “Christmas Waltz,” 1981 [27:06]
17. Joe Johnson, “Santa Bring My Baby Back,” 1966 [29:51]
18. The Orchids, “Christmas is the Time to Be with Your Baby,” 1964 [32:13]
19. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, “8 Days of Hanukkah,” 2015 [34:19]
20. The Swan Silvertones, “Great Day in December,” 1956 [37:18]
21. Harry Allen, “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” 2000 [39:57]
22. Mack Rice, “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’,” 1982 [40:38]
23. Pokey & Tyree Neal, “Santa Was a Freak Like Me,” 2013 [43:13]
24. Jimmy Lewis & Peggy Scott-Adams, “I Respect Everyone,” 2000 [45:34]
25. Billy Ward & The Dominoes, “Ringing In a Brand New Year,” 1953 [49:20]
26. Bobby Timmons, “Auld Lang Syne,” 1965 [51:34]
27. Bonus Track (for Sara): J.J. Johnson, “It’s You Or No One,” 1954 [52:26]
28. Season’s Greetings from The Obamas [54:39]

Bill Adler Xmas Jollies 2016

Xmas Jollies 2018

1. Paul Tripp, "I've Got a Date With Santa," 1965
2. Brian Kurtz, "White Christmas" 2003
3. Aretha Franklin, "Blue Holiday," 1962 (Introduced by Kurtis Blow 1979)
4. Lou Rawls, "Christmas Is," 1967
5. Mari Jones with Johnny Moore's 3 Blazers, "Merry Christmas Baby," 1952
6. Big John Greer, "Wait Till After Christmas," 1954
7. Herb Geller, "Sleigh Ride," 1954
8. Rikarena, "Fuego Con To'," 2000
9. Fab 5, "Welcome Home," 1990
10. Rudy Ray Moore with a message to Rudolf
11. Artists Unknown, "The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives," 1933
12. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, "Santa's Super Sonic Sleigh," 1979
13. Jimmy Donley, "Santa! Don't Pass Me By," 1962
14. Denise LaSalle, "Santa Claus Got the Christmas Blues," 1985
15. Mighty Terror, "Santa Clause Don't Have No Wife"
16. John L, "Green Christmas," 1970
17. Robert Parker, "A Letter to Santa," 1966
18. The Sensational Nightingales, "Mother Mary and Joseph," 1974
19. Elton Britt, "The Skater's Yodel," 1954
20. Tex Ritter, "Merry Christmas Polka," 1948
21. Allen Toussaint, "Silent Night," 1997
22. Marty Lee Hoenes w/ Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, "Silent Night," 2010
23. Kristi Johnston, "Is this Gonna Last?" 2000
24. Terry Allen with Guy Clark, "X-mas on the Isthmus," 1999
25. Bonus track (for America): Kimmie Rhodes, "Big Ol' Train," 2000

Produced by: Bill Adler
Sound Engineering: Jacob Burckhardt
Original Cover Illustration by Kunihisa Fujiwara for "Dancehall Christmas," Tachyon Records, 1988
Cover Design: Michael Uman

Thanks: Katy Adler, Sam Adler, Harry Allen, Fabiola Alondra, Bob Bell, Haley Brawner, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Dalton Delan, Michael Deming, Bob Derleth, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, D.X. Ferris, Henry Finder, Dennis Flannigan, Justin Foster, Bob George, Gary Kenton and Laura Linder, Josh Kross, Sue Kwon, Amy Linden, Lisa Lorey, Marie-Claude Lortie, Maggie Lovric, Miro Lovric and Abby Moulton, Betsey Meyer, Phil Michelson, Peter Moulton, Kate Murphy, Peter Murphy and Jeff Kaiser, Don Palmer, Terrell Robinson, Jeff Selzer, Christine Stelly, Stereo Jack, Maddi Tarr, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese

Extra Special Thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton

2018 Xmas Jollies

Christmas Hits – Instrumental Christmas Music, Santa Claus, Winter, Snow, Gifts

Christmas by Candlelight

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