The ptolemaic terrascope is a music magazinefanzine begun in 1989 and devoted to mostly, but not exclusively, psychedelic music from the past and present, and has also served as a focus for the annual terrastock festivals curated by editor phil mcmullen. Also make sure that you visit the ptolemaic terrascope s own site by clicking below. Ptolemaic terrascope, issue 7, september 1991 an interview with edward and phil by nick saloman the essence of the legendary pink dots, those hard to pin down, quasipolitical dayglo anarchistic psychedelic punkeroos with more albums to their name than tour dates and more exmembers than an amputators refrigerator, can be distilled down to two main. Although originally published by the woronzow record label, it was never simply a vehicle for publicizing nick salomans band the bevis frond or other artists on his woronzow label, but rather covers a wide variety of bands and artists from the 1960s to the present day. In case you wondered what had happened to sb023, here is the answer. The ptolemaic dynasty, also known as the lagids or lagidae, was a macedonian greek royal family who ruled over egypt. This article originally appeared in a fanzine called the ptolemaic terrascope back in 1992. We reserve the right to ignore a notice that is not in compliance with the dmca. To file a dmca notice with lulu, click on the button continue. Kodi archive and support file vintage software community software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library console living room software sites tucows software library software capsules compilation shareware cdroms cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. Darts were a ninepiece british doowop revival band that achieved chart success in the late 1970s and early 1980s. States of america were much more than a onetrack band. A benefit for ptolemaic terrascope 1997, cd discogs.
Ptolemaic dynasty simple english wikipedia, the free. The ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. Ptolemaic system simulator solar system models naap. The sun, moon and stars follow nearly circular orbits, but those of the planets are epicycles. Ptolemaic terrascope edward and phil the legendary pink. Ptolemaic terrascope volume 1 issue 1 internet archive. Ptolemaic terrascope is a magazine covering old and new music, usually of a psychedelic. The event typically features independent bands playing psychedelic rock. The head of his own label woronzow as well as publishing the highly regarded ptolemaic terrascope magazine, saloman was a quintessential english eccentric, a frighteningly prolific talent and a true anachronism purveying an archaic musical genre while simultaneously pioneering the lofi aesthetic. Ptolemaic terrascope manuale per annusatori di vinile. Shirley collins records ptolemaic terrascope magazine vol. In this lesson, we explore the work of the ancient grecoegyptian philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, ptolemy, whose system explaining the structure of the universe was believed for centuries.
Phil mcmullen, sticking it to the man with the pins, the ptolemaic terrascope, england. Each volume is accompanied by a sample ep or cd featuring some of the artists covered in that issue. He was appointed satrap of egypt after alexanders death in 323 bc. With an extensive catalogue of well over twodozen releases, they still sound as. Ptolemaic system definition of ptolemaic system by. Interview with jamie muir in ptloemaic terrascope etwiki. The daily flash the offer of a daily flash interview for the terrascope from one of our regular north american correspondents, neal skok, was received with a certain amount of glee here at terrascope towers. Ptolemaic system definition is the system of planetary motions according to which the earth is at the center with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it and each orbit except for the sun and moon is composed of a principal circle upon which moves a smaller circle carrying the planet. Their rule lasted for 275 years, from 305 bc to 30 bc.
Ptolemaic system article about ptolemaic system by the. Ptolemaic synonyms, ptolemaic pronunciation, ptolemaic translation, english dictionary definition of ptolemaic. The terrascopaedia magazine, a letterpress publication printed and published by the ptolemaic press, was first published in 2012, and is still occasionally appearing. When a clear and valid notice is received pursuant to the guidelines, we will respond by either taking down the allegedly infringing content or blocking access to it, and we may also contact you for. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Gathered leaves ptolemaic terrascope sampler out now.
The villages, farmsteads and intensification of agricultural activity started in the hellenistic period perhaps due to general economic and political changes in the nile valley under the. Ptolemaic definition of ptolemaic by the free dictionary. The offer of a daily flash interview for the terrascope. Ptolemaic is a computer application for music visualization and analysis written in the java programming language. The blog of flashbacks editor richard morton jack, shining a little light into the. Ptolemaic system, also called geocentric system or geocentric model, mathematical model of the universe formulated by the alexandrian astronomer and mathematician ptolemy about 150 ce and recorded by him in his almagest and planetary hypotheses.
Issues typically come with a 7 vinyl record or latterly a cd, and sometimes also special inserts such as artwork, scrap books, and discount coupons. You can follow erica on twitter, but beware of honesty, occasional outrage and nerdy livetweeting. Ptolemaic terrascope magazine is a music magazinefanzine being published up to four times a year and is open to subscriptions only. Rumours have been abounding for some time of a possible collaboration between bevis and the legendary twink, whos history has been so well documented.
Founded in 1989, ptolemaic terrascope magazine is one of the most well respected, widely read, frequently quoted independent music journals in the world. This book is about land tenure and the structure of the ptolemaic state 332 bce30bce. The ptolemaic terrascope was started in 1989, basically as a reaction to the fact that there were no other magazines being regularly produced which we wanted to read everything else seemed to be either thinly disguised mailorder lists for record labels, had the wrong attitude, were poorly produced or only concentrated on one type of music. Naap astronomy labs solar system models ptolemaic system simulator. Following a brief sojurn overseas, the ptolemaic terrascope magazine ceased publication altogether in 2005. The online home of ptolemaic terrascope, an illustrated occasional offering. Limited to an edition of copies, each in one of three different monochromatic cover designs, made from handprinted woodcuts, printed in a range of colors. The software is designed to aid in the analysis of all types of western music using established analytical techniques, including tonal functional analysis harrison 1994, pitchclass set analysis forte 1973, hierarchical linear analysis schenker 1935, jones 2002, tonal pitch. Originally published by the woronzow record label, it covers a wide variety of bands and. I was born in north london, a place called hatchend and i lived there until i went to university in liverpool in 1965. Ptolemaic terrascope is a magazine covering old and new music, usually of a psychedelic nature. Where did the various members of plummet airlines get together. Homepage and entry into the terrascope online website. A big thank you to phil mc mullen for letting us reprint it here and also to alfred kossel for supplying it.
The symbolist folk music of in gowan ring channels stories of stones and angels through homemade instruments and human voice. Heres one of my many favorite moments ever recorded from his terrastock. An appreciation of the career of randy california, who died on january 2nd, 1997. Who better to talk to than former king crimson member and one of its foremost british exponents jamie muir, who our correspondent david teledu recently tracked down for a suitably broad question. Constructing the first ptolemaic orreryorrery astronomy.
Originally published by the woronzow record label, it covers a wide variety of bands and artists from the 1960s to the present day. Terrastock is a music festival organised periodically by phil mcmullen, formerly editor of the ptolemaic terrascope and since 2005 the publisher of the terrascope online website. Ptolemaic definition, of or relating to ptolemy or his system of astronomy. The taxation from agricultural production was an important element of ptolemaic wealth a common theme in hellenistic literature and the assignment and use of land was the primary method of establishing. Part of rocks backpages, the ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. You can also drag and drop files anywhere on this page to start uploading. They were the last dynasty of ancient egypt ptolemy, was one of alexander the greats generals and deputies. We got hold of this local band called orphan, we used to call them. The ptolemaic terrascope magazine gave the site permission to use this interview years ago when this website was first set up many thanks. The twink bevis frond interview may 1989 rumours have been abounding for some time of a possible collaboration between bevis and the legendary twink, whos history has been so well documented elsewhere that its hardly worth repeating that his career spans virtually the whole spectrum of english psychedelia from tomorrow to today.
In addition to leo, her work has appeared in the ptolemaic terrascope, the guide, foxy digitalis, insider louisville and norton healthcares get healthy magazine. An appreciation of the career of randy california, who. A band representing the very best of the west coast musical and cultural explosion of 196567. Pdf land and power in ptolemaic egypt the structure of. Under the terrascope s everwidening lens, one fascinating field of music yet to be covered is that of the avantgarde percussive improvisationalist. Early contributing writers included jon landau, sandy pearlman, richard meltzer, and peter knobler. The ptolemaic system is geocentric, with the sun, moon and planets in orbit around a spherical, stationary earth.
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