My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket => The Music => Topic started by: ChronicHunger on Apr 12, 2011, 01:23 PM

Title: Octoplasm
Post by: ChronicHunger on Apr 12, 2011, 01:23 PM
Mutha lovin funky jazzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: e_wind on Apr 12, 2011, 01:42 PM
YEah I dig that a lot. Intro at their shows this summer???
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: The DARK on Apr 12, 2011, 02:23 PM
Haven't heard yet, is this an instrumental? Saw a Zappa comparison in the other thread...
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: ChronicHunger on Apr 12, 2011, 02:41 PM
All instrumental, some sax, nice guitar solo, reminds me of a part of cobra/easy morning rebel
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
This reminds me of the outtakes from the Blues for Allah Grateful Dead album...golly I hope this turns up live!
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: YungYave on Apr 12, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
This reminds me of the outtakes from the Blues for Allah Grateful Dead album...golly I hope this turns up live!
Great call, definitely some traces of the Dead in there
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Apr 12, 2011, 04:46 PM
Haven't heard it yet, but my friend Emily Texted me it was "very gd'ish."
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: ynwa on Apr 12, 2011, 07:23 PM
Quote from: YungYave on Apr 12, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
This reminds me of the outtakes from the Blues for Allah Grateful Dead album...golly I hope this turns up live!
Great call, definitely some traces of the Dead in there

felt that too
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: classicrocker623 on Apr 12, 2011, 08:15 PM
Honestly, this track got me more excited for the future of MMJ than Circuital.  Wow.  I've never heard this sound from the boys (or really anyone for that matter).  Sort of a synthesis of Blues For Allah Dead and funk from an alternate universe. Can't wait for more of these incredible jams from Self Hypnosis...
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Erik26 on Apr 12, 2011, 08:46 PM
OK WOW! Stuck at school all day waitning to get home and place my pre order and Roll Call order. This song makes me think that the universe is MMJ's oyster and they can do whatever the hell they want and it will be beyond amazing. Not that I didn't think on that level already but...
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 09:31 PM
Despite this being the only thing (with the exception of some spaced out Dondante jams) in the Jacket catalog of its kind, would it be too much to say this is my new favorite MMJ jam??

I mean it's all instrumental so that kinda gives it an advantage, but the vibe on this thing is makin' me float! This is my grooooooooove  :bath:

Dear MMJ, please give us an octoplasmic experience live....pretty pretty please.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: e_wind on Apr 12, 2011, 11:47 PM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 09:31 PM
Despite this being the only thing (with the exception of some spaced out Dondante jams) in the Jacket catalog of its kind, would it be too much to say this is my new favorite MMJ jam??

I mean it's all instrumental so that kinda gives it an advantage, but the vibe on this thing is makin' me float! This is my grooooooooove  :bath:

Dear MMJ, please give us an octoplasmic experience live....pretty pretty please.

Yeah it looks like we may get some additional intrumental album which would be so awesome.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: CHIMMJFAN on Apr 12, 2011, 11:57 PM
Wow love this! I really hope they decided to release a few more instrumentals!

CHIMMJFAN
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: ericm on Apr 13, 2011, 12:24 AM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
This reminds me of the outtakes from the Blues for Allah Grateful Dead album...golly I hope this turns up live!

I got the same vibe. Lovin this, and would love to witness some live Octoplasm!!

This has got me even more super pumped for some shows. If they break this out at Red Rocks, I'm not sure I'll need a plane to fly back home.  ;)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:44 AM
So is there any way to hear this without signing up for the fan club?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Apr 13, 2011, 12:49 AM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:44 AM
So is there any way to hear this without signing up for the fan club?

Not unless someone gives it to you, and I have a feeling everyone here will tell you to just join the fan club (which you should do anyway).
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:57 AM
I'm not here asking for it, I was just curious.

And I would join the fan club, but I'm a bit strapped for cash haha.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: FiddleCastro on Apr 13, 2011, 12:58 AM
Amazing.  :D
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Apr 13, 2011, 01:02 AM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:57 AM
I'm not here asking for it, I was just curious.

And I would join the fan club, but I'm a bit strapped for cash haha.

I wasn't trying to be a dick, just saying. I didn't pre order yet, so I haven't heard it yet myself.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 01:04 AM
Oh no no, I didn't mean that you were at all!

I was just clarifying that I wasn't coming here looking for a handout haha.

You weren't being a dick at all, it's all good  8)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: FiddleCastro on Apr 13, 2011, 01:07 AM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 01:04 AM
Oh no no, I didn't mean that you were at all!

I was just clarifying that I wasn't coming here looking for a handout haha.

You weren't being a dick at all, it's all good  8)

Haha, I feel like I just spent $40 for just one song. Haha, totally worth it.  ;D
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: My Morning Tube top on Apr 13, 2011, 01:25 AM
Quote from: ynwa on Apr 12, 2011, 07:23 PM
Quote from: YungYave on Apr 12, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: EasyRyder on Apr 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
This reminds me of the outtakes from the Blues for Allah Grateful Dead album...golly I hope this turns up live!
Great call, definitely some traces of the Dead in there

felt that too
Feeling a space moment here in my hypnosis spiral  ;D
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: rincon on Apr 13, 2011, 02:43 AM
Very Grateful Dead. Nice sidetrack track, but clearly not any direction I would like to see take any kind of hold for them. I much prefer Jim's vocals and melodies.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: mgriff73 on Apr 13, 2011, 08:04 AM
It reminds me of a jam from the beatie boys check your head album.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: MarkW on Apr 13, 2011, 08:50 AM
Quote from: mgriff73 on Apr 13, 2011, 08:04 AM
It reminds me of a jam from the beatie boys check your head album.

Yes.  It's been bugging me, but I think you've nailed it.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Bigsky on Apr 13, 2011, 10:08 AM
Sounds very chill...now there will be a mellow time to smoke during shows.

Did anybody see the image in the "Get Info" on iTunes? It looks like a guini pig behind a piece of glass, and on the glass it says "BREAK GLASS."  ???
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Dillsnufus on Apr 13, 2011, 01:12 PM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:57 AM
I'm not here asking for it, I was just curious.

And I would join the fan club, but I'm a bit strapped for cash haha.


same
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: e_wind on Apr 13, 2011, 01:15 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on Apr 13, 2011, 10:08 AM
Sounds very chill...now there will be a mellow time to smoke during shows.

Did anybody see the image in the "Get Info" on iTunes? It looks like a guini pig behind a piece of glass, and on the glass it says "BREAK GLASS."  ???

That album art should be on your iTunes/iPhone/iPod if you're an apple person.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Bigsky on Apr 13, 2011, 02:04 PM
...but what is it about??? these boys are too silly ;D
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: gardenparty on Apr 13, 2011, 07:33 PM
interesting:
"My Morning Jacket would like to welcome all those who join the new MMJ Roll Call fan club into their much talked about and highly controversial "Self-Hypnosis Series" as well. The Self-Hypnosis Series will begin an exploration into the core of each individual heart, mind, body, and soul that joins the Roll Call fan club. Based on a desire to help each individual fan reach a state of emotional bliss, a new algorithm was recently developed at Removador HQ. It can sense listeners temperature and emotional climate at the time of listening-thru any listening device, be it speakers or headphones, and cater a listening experience truly unique for each listener. MMJ will carefully handcraft and carve pieces of music that will provide a vehicle for the listener to enter a new gateway of self exploration and understanding based on their current state of mind at the time of each listen. The Self-Hypnosis Series will start with a piece entitled "Octoplasm" which will be available via download immediately upon joining Roll Call. New titles in the Self-Hypnosis series will appear randomly, or on a strict schedule and will be available only to Roll Call members. We hope you are to enjoy!"

@  www.mmjrollcall.com (http://www.mmjrollcall.com)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 13, 2011, 08:19 PM
Quote from: gardenparty on Apr 13, 2011, 07:33 PM
interesting:
"My Morning Jacket would like to welcome all those who join the new MMJ Roll Call fan club into their much talked about and highly controversial "Self-Hypnosis Series" as well. The Self-Hypnosis Series will begin an exploration into the core of each individual heart, mind, body, and soul that joins the Roll Call fan club. Based on a desire to help each individual fan reach a state of emotional bliss, a new algorithm was recently developed at Removador HQ. It can sense listeners temperature and emotional climate at the time of listening-thru any listening device, be it speakers or headphones, and cater a listening experience truly unique for each listener. MMJ will carefully handcraft and carve pieces of music that will provide a vehicle for the listener to enter a new gateway of self exploration and understanding based on their current state of mind at the time of each listen. The Self-Hypnosis Series will start with a piece entitled "Octoplasm" which will be available via download immediately upon joining Roll Call. New titles in the Self-Hypnosis series will appear randomly, or on a strict schedule and will be available only to Roll Call members. We hope you are to enjoy!"

@  www.mmjrollcall.com (http://www.mmjrollcall.com)

pretty hilarious. 

Octoplasm sounds like a funky improv to me.  it's alright, circuital, however is pretty fantastic.  bo's key melody that kicks it and the way the acoustic is mixed is two of my favorite parts of it.  I hope Octoplasm opens up the door for them to jam a little more at shows.  spontaneity is a good thing.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 13, 2011, 08:24 PM
ps, the old hippies are going to love this shit at bonnaroo.  the tone at times reminds me of jerry a little bit. 
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: jones on Apr 13, 2011, 09:09 PM
Quote from: classicrocker623 on Apr 12, 2011, 08:15 PM
Honestly, this track got me more excited for the future of MMJ than Circuital.  Wow.  I've never heard this sound from the boys (or really anyone for that matter).  Sort of a synthesis of Blues For Allah Dead and funk from an alternate universe. Can't wait for more of these incredible jams from Self Hypnosis...
^THIS.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: rincon on Apr 13, 2011, 09:53 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 13, 2011, 08:24 PM
ps, the old hippies are going to love this shit at bonnaroo.  the tone at times reminds me of jerry a little bit.
Maybe I am missing something, but to me it sounded more like the Dead than MMJ.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 12:07 AM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 13, 2011, 09:53 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 13, 2011, 08:24 PM
ps, the old hippies are going to love this shit at bonnaroo.  the tone at times reminds me of jerry a little bit.
Maybe I am missing something, but to me it sounded more like the Dead than MMJ.

I agree it does sound like the grateful dead. specifically jerry garcia's guitar tone.  It sounds like my morning jacket paying tribute to the grateful dead sort of in the tone sense.  overall I still think it's just sort of an improv jam with some loops and overdubs no matter who it sounds like.  it's kinda boring, would be more fun live. 
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Indifference Maker on Apr 14, 2011, 02:32 AM
ok
so i purchased the pre-order for the deluxe and also ROLL CALL

where is this "octoplasm"

did i miss something?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Lowdown on Apr 14, 2011, 02:46 AM
you should be able to download a official fan club Circuital CD with Circuital and Octoplasm,

hope this works out for you soon
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: br00ke on Apr 14, 2011, 01:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 12:07 AMit's kinda boring

agreed (http://www.thejamgirlz.com/phorums/images/smiles/eusa_shifty.gif) and your right, it'd probably be better live. i'm a big jerry/GD fan and i get where you all are coming from on the likeness but ..... not so much. more so in spirit i guess.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: slappymoe on Apr 14, 2011, 02:16 PM
Quote from: Indifference Maker on Apr 14, 2011, 02:32 AM
ok
so i purchased the pre-order for the deluxe and also ROLL CALL

where is this "octoplasm"

did i miss something?
i had the same question, then found the link in my e-mail. it's part of the receipt for your purchase.....says, "instant download."
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: EasyRyder on Apr 14, 2011, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.

I use WinRAR and have never had problems, I highly recommend it (and it's free :thumbsup:):

http://www.win-rar.com/download.html (http://www.win-rar.com/download.html)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: EasyRyder on Apr 14, 2011, 07:18 PM
Quote from: Bigsky on Apr 13, 2011, 10:08 AM
Did anybody see the image in the "Get Info" on iTunes? It looks like a guini pig behind a piece of glass, and on the glass it says "BREAK GLASS."  ???

Is there any way that anyone could post the album art for this? I'm a Zune dude/iTunes incapable and I can't find the album art. I'd sure like to see this guinea pig thang
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 07:24 PM
Quote from: br00ke on Apr 14, 2011, 01:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 12:07 AMit's kinda boring

agreed (http://www.thejamgirlz.com/phorums/images/smiles/eusa_shifty.gif) and your right, it'd probably be better live. i'm a big jerry/GD fan and i get where you all are coming from on the likeness but ..... not so much. more so in spirit i guess.

you hit the nail on the head br00ke.  it's like an homage to the dead type of jam mixed with what I'd consider a classic funk style riff.  Funkadelic meets Grateful Dead meets the obvious vibrato of MMJ.  the jerry tone is used for the soloing like just before the one minute mark or right around the 3minute mark  and eventually towards the end sprinkled in.   to be honest I'm the most impressed with Tom on this track.  his bass line is straight bad ass for the majority of the song.  and then it turns angelic and he shines even more.   I don't think the main riff guitar reminds me of the dead I think only the lead does.  the riff is where I'm getting the funkadelic vibe from probably. 

bottom line, if this makes them improv more live I'm all for it. 
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: EasyRyder on Apr 14, 2011, 08:19 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 07:24 PM
Quote from: br00ke on Apr 14, 2011, 01:26 PM
Quote from: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 14, 2011, 12:07 AMit's kinda boring

agreed (http://www.thejamgirlz.com/phorums/images/smiles/eusa_shifty.gif) and your right, it'd probably be better live. i'm a big jerry/GD fan and i get where you all are coming from on the likeness but ..... not so much. more so in spirit i guess.

you hit the nail on the head br00ke.  it's like an homage to the dead type of jam mixed with what I'd consider a classic funk style riff.  Funkadelic meets Grateful Dead meets the obvious vibrato of MMJ.  the jerry tone is used for the soloing like just before the one minute mark or right around the 3minute mark  and eventually towards the end sprinkled in.   to be honest I'm the most impressed with Tom on this track.  his bass line is straight bad ass for the majority of the song.  and then it turns angelic and he shines even more.   I don't think the main riff guitar reminds me of the dead I think only the lead does.  the riff is where I'm getting the funkadelic vibe from probably. 

bottom line, if this makes them improv more live I'm all for it.

As am I, sticky. They're more than capable of upping the amount of improvisation in their shows IMO, and one would think it'd be refreshing for them to do so with so many shows in heavy tour years.

I would really love to see some form of this enter the live repertoire, even if it ends up being brief moments of awesomeness like what they did with the Good Intentions>Lay Low Jam or Eminence Front Intro. I'm respectfully surprised that some peeps wouldn't want live improvisation or Octoplasmic jamming in a show!
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Ive got an EVIL plan babe on Apr 14, 2011, 08:30 PM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:44 AM
So is there any way to hear this without signing up for the fan club?

Yes!
http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2011/04/my-morning-jacket-octoplasm-mp3/ (http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2011/04/my-morning-jacket-octoplasm-mp3/)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: trippin from shroomin on Apr 14, 2011, 09:58 PM
Does anyone else get hints of Pink Floyd's money sprinkled throughout the song?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: rincon on Apr 14, 2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Do I know You?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Seeker on Apr 15, 2011, 01:55 PM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 14, 2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Do I know You?

I believe our Avatars used to be acquainted.  :)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Seeker on Apr 15, 2011, 02:20 PM
By the way the description given for this self-hypnosis thingy kinda sorta reminds me of Pete Townshend's Lifehouse Method which, like many Pete projects, never really came to fruition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lifehouse_Method (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lifehouse_Method)

"The Lifehouse Method was an Internet site where applicants could sit for an electronic musical portrait made up from data they enter into the website. This website was the result of a collaboration between The Who's principal songwriter and composer Pete Townshend, composer Lawrence Ball and software developer Dave Snowdon."

"Townshend hoped to link the audience in a way that would reflect the personalities of the audience members. To do this, he adapted VCS3 and ARP synthesizers and a quadraphonic PA to create a machine capable of generating and combining personal music themes written from computerized biographical data. He expected these thematic components would merge to form a "One Note" or "universal chord" representing the audience, and by extrapolation, all of humanity."
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: capt. scotty on Apr 16, 2011, 03:59 AM
Love the track, probably more appropriate for this "hypnosis series" deal than the album, but if they need to create their own psychotherapy songs outside of albums and theyre gonna sound like this, Im all for it.

The guitar is definitely JG reminiscent, and maybe this is the Phish phan in me, but what gives it even more of a Dead vibe IMO is because the song is entirely rhythm section driven, and the guitar complements the drums and bass for basically the whole song.

From first listen, this feels like the song that replaces the 2nd half of Run Thru from last tour, or ends up being a late set staple regardless...I dont see how they pass up playing this live, so many segue options as well
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: the_wizzard on Apr 16, 2011, 12:37 PM
I hear a full-on Jerry Garcia vibe to the guitar, but not really a Grateful Dead sound. Anyone else here familiar with Jerry & Howard Wale's work together (Hooteroll)? Very similar sound to Octoplasm....
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: woodnymph on Apr 17, 2011, 12:23 AM
Quote from: Ive got an EVIL plan babe on Apr 14, 2011, 08:30 PM
Quote from: 1eyed_jack on Apr 13, 2011, 12:44 AM
So is there any way to hear this without signing up for the fan club?

Yes!
http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2011/04/my-morning-jacket-octoplasm-mp3/ (http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2011/04/my-morning-jacket-octoplasm-mp3/)
(http://www.theabeforum.com/images/emoticons/New/bow.gif)(http://www.theabeforum.com/images/emoticons/New/bow.gif)(http://www.theabeforum.com/images/emoticons/New/bow.gif)

I signed up for the gold ulti platinum box set but did so at such a bizarre pace that I failed to add the Roll Call feature on to my order.....guess I might could call or contact the company and see about adding it on, but I was sorely missing hearing this due to my lackadaisical nature..... and I wanna be on the roll call dangitttt
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: woodnymph on Apr 17, 2011, 12:46 AM
Quote from: mgriff73 on Apr 13, 2011, 08:04 AM
It reminds me of a jam from the beatie boys check your head album.

Absolutely.... a cross between a few of those instrumental gems for sure, love that album, and instrumental beasties in general
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: FiddleCastro on Apr 17, 2011, 03:16 AM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 15, 2011, 01:55 PM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 14, 2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Do I know You?

I believe our Avatars used to be acquainted.  :)

Oh god, more Who Fans.  ;D
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: rincon on Apr 17, 2011, 09:22 AM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Apr 17, 2011, 03:16 AM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 15, 2011, 01:55 PM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 14, 2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Do I know You?

I believe our Avatars used to be acquainted.  :)

Oh god, more Who Fans.  ;D
In what universe could that  be a bad thing?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Seeker on Apr 17, 2011, 12:20 PM
Quote
Oh god, more Who Fans.  ;D

The first song I ever heard and saw MMJ play was  A Quick One on the Bonnaroo Web cast in 2006, when I was tuning in for Tom Petty. Then I was blown away by the rest of their set featuring their own songs.  Loved MMJ ever since. Fortuitous timing I would say.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: oistheone on Apr 17, 2011, 12:30 PM
Really enjoy this track. For me, it accomplishes exactly what it is advertised to do -- self-hypnotize. Kinda brilliant, really. All four times I've sat down to listen to this, I just get lost in that groove and actually do just start thinking about random shit. Can't wait for installment number two.

Dont' mean to be negative, but I am doubting that we will hear this live. Sounds like it was just a jam that happened to be recorded. As amazing a band as they are, I doubt they could (or would want to) duplicate what happened in the confines of a free-form jam session.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: CTdeadhead on Apr 17, 2011, 01:03 PM
in just the first few seconds I found a strong resemblance in the sound patterns that instantly reminded me of the Hamza Al Din jam from the 9-16-78 in Egypt (maybe its just me), always loved that jam, and I also love this.  Check out this footage, starting a 1:46 or so. 

GRATEFUL DEAD JAM - EGYPT 78 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRX2TnoB6a4#ws)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: JaneCool on Apr 17, 2011, 02:08 PM
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Apr 16, 2011, 12:37 PM
I hear a full-on Jerry Garcia vibe to the guitar, but not really a Grateful Dead sound. Anyone else here familiar with Jerry & Howard Wale's work together (Hooteroll)? Very similar sound to Octoplasm....

I am not, but I too got a Dead vibe from it. I love it!
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Yimyames on Apr 17, 2011, 02:28 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Apr 16, 2011, 03:59 AM
Love the track, probably more appropriate for this "hypnosis series" deal than the album, but if they need to create their own psychotherapy songs outside of albums and theyre gonna sound like this, Im all for it.

The guitar is definitely JG reminiscent, and maybe this is the Phish phan in me, but what gives it even more of a Dead vibe IMO is because the song is entirely rhythm section driven, and the guitar complements the drums and bass for basically the whole song.

From first listen, this feels like the song that replaces the 2nd half of Run Thru from last tour, or ends up being a late set staple regardless...I dont see how they pass up playing this live, so many segue options as well

this
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: FiddleCastro on Apr 18, 2011, 02:24 AM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 17, 2011, 09:22 AM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Apr 17, 2011, 03:16 AM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 15, 2011, 01:55 PM
Quote from: rincon on Apr 14, 2011, 10:05 PM
Quote from: Seeker on Apr 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
I thought the "Instant Preorder Download" was for the whole CD on May 31. It's a zip file (for only one song?) which I don't have the software to unzip.
Do I know You?

I believe our Avatars used to be acquainted.  :)

Oh god, more Who Fans.  ;D
In what universe could that  be a bad thing?

Not the one I live in!
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 03:30 PM
My octoplasma is not in my itunes. I listened to it once now it says file isn't there.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 18, 2011, 07:18 PM
Quote from: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 03:30 PM
My octoplasma is not in my itunes. I listened to it once now it says file isn't there.

it must have evaporated.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 08:32 PM
Goddam I hate computers. Circuital isn't there now either. Says original file could not be found. Bull$hit!!!
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: el_chode on Apr 19, 2011, 09:32 AM
Quote from: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 08:32 PM
Goddam I hate computers. Circuital isn't there now either. Says original file could not be found. Bull$hit!!!

Things that may have happened:
My advice is to open your iTunes prefs, make sure that you have "keep iTunes music folder organized" and "copy files to iTunes folder" both checked, then re-import.

I have had just about every problem possible with iTunes. It deleted an entire Sam Cooke collection on me while keeping the library contents, and every time I expand my hard drive to handle more music, it seems to lose more artists. They're artists I rarely listen to, but I'd still like to have for nostalgia reasons.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: 1978SGJ on Apr 19, 2011, 09:43 AM
diggin octoplasm.. BIG time. sounds like Zappa impregnating a minotaur. GLORIOUS.

Two Tone Tommy is seriously becoming my favorite member (next to Yim ofcourse); his tone.. and the lines he draws are just perfect. can't wait for the al-BOMB to drop; total sonic annihilation.. fuggeddahboudit.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Sticky Icky Green Stuff on Apr 19, 2011, 11:51 AM
Quote from: el_chode on Apr 19, 2011, 09:32 AM
Quote from: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 08:32 PM
Goddam I hate computers. Circuital isn't there now either. Says original file could not be found. Bull$hit!!!

Things that may have happened:

       
  • You downloaded it into a "downloads folder" and since moved/deleted the copy from that folder
  • You got the twofer package that had Circuital and Octoplasm in a .zip file and opened it from the zip file without realizing it never copied to your iTunes music folder
  • If you're using an external drive for your music, it never copied
My advice is to open your iTunes prefs, make sure that you have "keep iTunes music folder organized" and "copy files to iTunes folder" both checked, then re-import.

I have had just about every problem possible with iTunes. It deleted an entire Sam Cooke collection on me while keeping the library contents, and every time I expand my hard drive to handle more music, it seems to lose more artists. They're artists I rarely listen to, but I'd still like to have for nostalgia reasons.

that's strange.  idump (not joking) is an awesome program for recovering files off your ipod if they get lost on your HD.  I've had to rip my entire ipod to my external because of an upgrade issue with their software.  itunes blows so hard.   
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: JaneCool on Apr 19, 2011, 01:57 PM
Quote from: BIGVICLBI on Apr 18, 2011, 08:32 PM
Goddam I hate computers. Circuital isn't there now either. Says original file could not be found. Bull$hit!!!

Do you still have the original link they sent to you? I couldn't find mine last night either, so I just went back to the email and downloaded it again, this time making sure I had them saved in a desktop file.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: the_wizzard on Apr 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: JaneCool on Apr 17, 2011, 02:08 PM
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Apr 16, 2011, 12:37 PM
I hear a full-on Jerry Garcia vibe to the guitar, but not really a Grateful Dead sound. Anyone else here familiar with Jerry & Howard Wale's work together (Hooteroll)? Very similar sound to Octoplasm....

I am not, but I too got a Dead vibe from it. I love it!

Check, check, check it out....
Jerry Garcia's Guitar Sound "Hooteroll" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPpqDGPgYXE#)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: JaneCool on Apr 19, 2011, 07:05 PM
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Apr 19, 2011, 04:43 PM
Quote from: JaneCool on Apr 17, 2011, 02:08 PM
Quote from: T5 wizzard on Apr 16, 2011, 12:37 PM
I hear a full-on Jerry Garcia vibe to the guitar, but not really a Grateful Dead sound. Anyone else here familiar with Jerry & Howard Wale's work together (Hooteroll)? Very similar sound to Octoplasm....

I am not, but I too got a Dead vibe from it. I love it!

Check, check, check it out....
Jerry Garcia's Guitar Sound "Hooteroll" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPpqDGPgYXE#)

Very cool, I like that a lot!  8)
And I hear what you mean.  ;)
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Apr 20, 2011, 08:51 PM
This track has Grateful DNA all over it, not picking up and Floyd or Cobra similarities at all tho'
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: dookie shoot bandit on Jun 20, 2015, 03:06 AM
Searching through my iPod and came across Octoplasm...

What ever happened to this Self Hypnosis Series?

And I thought I remembered when Roll Call first came out we were promised B-Sides and such?
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: tippitoes22 on Jun 20, 2015, 03:13 AM
I don't care what they have listed as "Funky Improv Jam" on Portchester 12/27/12...
That shizz sure sounds like Octoplasm to me  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: Nikkogino on Dec 05, 2023, 06:39 AM
So was octoplasm the only song in the series?  Haha.
Title: Re: Octoplasm
Post by: ChiefOKONO on Dec 11, 2023, 03:58 PM
Sadly, I think you're correct.  Please bring this back guys!!!!