and so as i continue my journey in Ukulele world, i got out some Led Zeppelin. Check out my cover of You Shook Me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPhLeBGL..GI

http://skopemag.com/2009/09/22/elwood-emission-ode-to-the-ego

http://soundcloud.com/lucytoon/the-indie-revolutio...

The Indie Revolution Radio Show (Elwood Emission clip)  by  lucytoon

The Indie Radio Revolution show (ELWOOD EMISSION CLIP) missed it?!? listen now...it's a really sweet intro! it mentions pianos, technology and ukuleles! :D

oh snap! i received an email from the people at The Indie Revolution Radio show yesterday! my song "Other" will be played THIS WEEKEND!!!!! WHOOP WHOOP! 100.9 WMIR FM in New York on Sunday August 30, 2009 at 10:00PM. If you're in the NY area, be sure to tune in! AND, if you miss it, you'll have a chance to download a podcast of the show at www.indierevolution.fm i'll post the link when it's up. as always, thank you everyone for their support! xoXoooOOOXxxx Lucy Kalantari
www.elwoodemission.com

It's been an exciting past few weeks: random tidbits of musical tickles have sprinkled over my days.

Ode to the Ego is being embraced and played at a few new places. Volta radio welcomed the tracks along wtih Cape Cod's PIXY station! I also received an email from a long time fan of my Luciar stuff asking to play my music on his new internet radio show on The Rose Radio. (details coming soon!)

Naturally, i'm thinking about my next musical move. I have started writing a song inspired by a character in True Blood, I'm hoping to get something recorded in the next couple of weeks...first i must decide if this will be with or without ukulele!

Also, coming up in the next couple of weeks will be some videos of me playing a few covers. I'm slightly intimidated by the process of anything video, but I will do this for YOU. And this is where you come in: please send me the name of a song you would like to see me cover. Based on what it is, i'll decide whether to play it on piano or ukulele.

Leave me suggestions in the comments section!

It's gonna be super fun, and probably frustrating, and might make me cry a little...but i have gotten over bigger hurdles. ;)

I'm looking forward to it!

http://www.elwoodemission.com/?p=44

doing that necessary shameless promotion! :D

Friday, 22 May 2009 :: by The Grouch

A couple of weeks ago I got an email from Lucy Kalantari asking me if I'd give a listen to her alter ego's new EP. The name of the band is Elwood Emission (Like Elle Woods?)

and the EP is called ode to the ego. If I read correctly it seems that Lucy has spent a lot of time in the "Adult Contemporary Scene" before deciding that she did not want to make elevator music. Enter Elwood Emission. I wasn't sure what to expect when I read the genre is industrial. That can be good, I've heard Iggy Pop referred to as industrial. It can also be bad, I've heard a lot of crap that is supposed to be deep also called industrial.

Track 1: - The Invitation - was a huge disappointment. The constant strumming of the ukulele got on my nerves. That coupled with the Yoko Ono like howling really irritated me. I came very close to skipping the album.

I am glad I didn't.

Track 2: - Other - has a really cool groove. I dig it and find myself keeping time to the synth / guitar. Her voice sounds much better on this track. There is even a nice Jazz inspired keyboard bit (which is surprising I like, but I do). The song keeps my attention and makes me smile. I'm reminded of Lena Lovich.

Track 3: - Run - The new wave inspired synthesizer continues. The music is hypnotic and again her voice sounds good. The little piano runs remind me of The Bad Plus. (Check out their album Give for a really cool version of Iron Man - heavy metal Jazz)

Track 4: - Despicable - The best song on the EP. The New Wave/Jazz vibe keeps my attention as she uses her very good voice to totally rip some ex-boyfriend a new one. We learn that he is a waste of her time and in one word Despicable. Well done Elwood.

Track 5: - Stillness - This is a Jazz piece. I really like the Piano and the drone she uses to create tension. I'm again surprised at how much I enjoy this song.

Track 6: - Divine - I like the Piano and the strings. This is a good, heavy, song - it is slow and grinding. Like many of her songs it is quite hypnotic. I'm not sure what she is singing, but I enjoy the song.

Bottom line: Track 1 sucks. The rest are good. She jams in the same way George Benson jams - its not rock and roll, but it does have soul. I would like to see her live. Grouch rating: 3 and 1/2 scowls out of 5 - well done! A worthy addition to any collection.