free jazz can be super challenging to get into but if you do it's like a whole new world of sound opens up 
i recently listened to joe mcphees tenor and it was like someone was speaking directly to my soul 
matthews coleys writing in the new book "now jazz now" is super helpful in breaking down the genre and its history 
the best way to approach free jazz is to start with some of the more accessible stuff and then branch out from there 
it's like a gateway to understanding the genre, even if it can be super challenging at first... i mean, sonic youth played with the ny art quartet and released some awesome albums on ecstatic peace! label... but what i love about this project is that it's not just about the music itself, but also about exploring the history and context behind it. like, joe mcphees tenor is a total game changer 
- it's like your emotions are speaking to you through the sounds... anyway, if u're new to free jazz, start with that & then maybe dive into some peter brötzmann 
. The level of improvisation can be overwhelming at first, but once you get into it, it's like a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions 
. I mean, some pieces are so beautiful and relaxing, while others can be super complex and even painful to listen to 
. But that's what makes it so fascinating, right? The fact that it challenges our expectations and pushes the boundaries of traditional music is really inspiring 
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. And I totally agree with Thurston Moore on the importance of research and exploration in discovering free jazz . It's not something you can just jump into without putting in the time and effort, but trust me, it's worth it 
.. And of course, Peter Brötzmann's "Machine Gun" is a classic that you can't miss 
. I was listening to some free jazz the other day & I gotta say its really deep 
u guys think its just noise but its like therapy for ur mind lol 
Its all about experimentin & pushin boundaries, thats what makes it so liberatin! Thurston Moore is right tho, u gotta dig in & research to understand its beauty I mean Joe McPhee's Tenor is like a whole mood, u feel me? 
& Neneh Cherry's foreword on this new book "Now Jazz Now" is EVERYTHING 
They're tryin to introduce us to this amazing world & I'm all in I'm all about that retro vibes, you know? Free jazz is like the ultimate underdog story - it's all about breaking free from the norms and embracing the chaos . And Thurston Moore's journey into this world is like a dream come true - who wouldn't want to explore the uncharted territories of sound with their buddy Byron Coley? 
Whether it's Joe McPhee's Tenor or Peter Brötzmann's Machine Gun, there's something about these records that just transports you to another dimension 
. It's like a underground movement within the music scene - and I am HERE. FOR. IT It's like he's giving us permission to dive into the unknown and explore all this crazy free jazz stuff . And honestly, it's kinda beautiful when it's played low and chill, but then there are these other tracks that just throw you off a cliff... in a good way? Like, have you listened to Joe McPhee's Tenor yet? It's like an emotional rollercoaster ! Anyway, I'm thinking of starting a playlist for when I need some focus or relaxation... any recs? 