Free Music! Happy New Year!

Visit the following links to get free music to start the New Year With. Bear the Astronot aka Turntable Kachina hopes you and your iPod or MP3 player have the best year yet. And let’s face it, nothing is better to start the next leap into the 365 day abyss than free s(&^. Have a great year, and enjoy.

Free Music to Free The Soul……

In 2008 Bear the Astronot will be releasing his long anticipated album “Cricket Songs”. The album will be available for download Feb. 2008.

In 2008 Turntable Kachina will be releasing a 3rd album online entitled “Roots”. A collection of downtempo chill, dusty dancey hip-hop loops, and The Kachina’s quickly catching signature sound. Also, the anticipated “Sound is Matter Vol.002” will be available.

Visit the following link to get free music from myspace to start the New Year off with.CLICKHERE

To Download songs straight from Media Fire.

Life I Live
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ri3t1w1h4t

I Don’t Care feat. Snayke Plysk
http://www.mediafire.com/?6z4w4d9j9db

So Cliché feat. Nathan Lamb on guitar.
http://www.mediafire.com/?50odzxhgocm

Wait There is more!!

MYSPACE URL:

myspace.com/quotturntablekachinaquothappyhalloween

MEDIAFIRE LINKS:(ONE FOR EACH SONG)

http://www.mediafire.com/?f95vx44oigx

http://www.mediafire.com/?bddngy2jjmd

LINKS:
www.turntablekachina.com
www.beartheastronot.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/turntablekachina
www.myspace.com/beartheastronot

New Hip-Hop, Downtempo, and Dance Music. Bear the Astronot, Turntable Kachina.

It has been awhile since I have been able to post new songs, and I am very excited to say that 4 new songs can be heard on my myspace page. The songs are entitled "PHX AZ Hot!" "The Revolution Starts Now!" "Earth Goggles!" and "2Fists 2Fight". Stop by www.myspace.com/beartheastronot to take a listen. Also don't forget to stop by www.myspace.com/turntablekachina or www.turntablekachina.com to listen to some of my new instrumental downtempo and dance music. I hope that this music finds you well, and that you leave me a comment to let me know what you think. Your oppinion is always appreciated. Support Independent Music. ENJOY!!

"MITOSIS" the new album by Turntable Kachina is available for download now!

"MITOSIS" the new release by Turntable Kachina is available now. The album can be downloaded straight from Turntable Kachina's Sno Cap store. Off of his myspace page. And at many other online retailers. MITOSIS and Sound is Matter Vol.001 will be available on iTunes very soon! MITOSIS is a much more dance influenced project, taking The Kachina's years as a DJ, and the influential styles he encountered during this time, and compiling them in an energetic release. Get your copy now!!!!!

Turntable Kachina appears on Red Night Records Compilation "Electronic Surge Vol.1"

Red Night Records has released their first in a series of compilations entitled Electronic Surge. Turntable Kachina appears on this disc with the pulsing rhythm of "Rain Stance" a track off of an earlier release "Sound is Matter Vol.001". The compilation also contains tracks by seasoned beatsmiths such as Revolution I/O, Jrel, Sounda, OHN, and Wreckless Beats. If you are interested in supporting independent and up and coming artists and the culture of dance music make sure to get yourself a copy on Amazon.com. SPREAD THE WORD!

TO PURCHASE A COPY OF ELECTRONIC SURGE VOL.1 CLICK THE LINK BELOW.


http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Surge-1-Various/dp/B000XPY1UC

Red Night Records to Release New Compilation CD Entitled "Electronic Surge Volume 1"

Electronic, Techno, Trance, and Dance: The CD will be packed with sensational songs from phenomenal artists.The goal behind the CD is to help promote and expose the featured talent to a wider audience."Electronic Surge Volume 1" is available at cdbaby.com, amazon.com, blastmymusic.com, and on many other online retailers. Industry personnel, media, and radio can/will be able to request a free copy of "Electronic Surge Volume 1".

Featured Artists on "Electronic Surge Volume 1":

Turntable Kachina (Arizona, USA)

Voide (Sweden)

Dj Patsan (Australia)

Wreckless Beats (New York, USA)

Sounda (New York, USA)

Dirty Elegance (Colorado, USA)

Dress Code (Ohio, USA)

Wayne Bonnett/Equinox Shadow (Kentucky, USA)

ORGAVIN (Maryland, USA)

Revoluion I/O (Georgia, USA)

OHN (Texas, USA)

The Specimen (New York, USA)

Jrel (Virginia, USA)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

FREE MUSIC!!!!!!

JUST BECAUSE HALLOWEEN IS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY, I “BEAR THE ASTRONOT” AKA. “TURNTABLE KACHINA” HAVE PUT UP TWO SONGS INSPIRED BY HALLOWEEN FOR YOUR DOWNLOADING AND LISTENING PLEASURE. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO VISIT THE MYSPACE PAGE OR TO GO TO MEDIA FIRE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNLOAD. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET READY FOR THE RELEASE OF TURNTABLE KACHINA’S SECOND E.P. ENTITLED “MITOSIS” WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VERY SOON.

MYSPACE URL:

myspace.com/quotturntablekachinaquothappyhalloween

MEDIAFIRE LINKS:(ONE FOR EACH SONG)

http://www.mediafire.com/?f95vx44oigx

http://www.mediafire.com/?bddngy2jjmd

LINKS:
http://www.turntablekachina.com/
http://www.beartheastronot.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/turntablekachina

CHARGES AGAINST THE NEW TIMES DROPPED!

"We tried to make a modest stand for our readers, our reporters and our Constitution," said Michael Lacey, co-owner and executive editor of New Times/Village Voice Media. "Sometimes law enforcement prevails in their view of the Constitution; sometimes the Irish prevail in theirs."

THE CHARGES AGAINST THE PHOENIX NEW TIMES HAVE BEEN DROPPED, AND SPECIAL PROSECUTOR DENNIS WILENCHIK HAS BEEN FIRED. SOMETIMES JUSTICE DOES PREVAIL…JUST WHEN I HAD LOST ALL HOPE.
CHECK OUT THE STORY:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/case-against-new-times-dropped

I AM STILL LEAVING MY SONGS UP FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. JUST CAUSE SOMEBODY MADE THEM STOP BULLYING KIDS ON THE PLAYGROUND, DOESN'T MEAN THEY AREN'T BAD KIDS, SO COME GET SOME FREE MUSIC…..JUST A LITTLE TASTE BEFORE THE ALBUM IS RELEASED.
TO READ THE NEW TIMES ARTICLE:

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/breathtaking-abuse-of-the-constitution/

FOR FREE MUSIC:
http://myspace.com/nonosheriffjoe
http://www.mediafire.com/?7op5c1jhwmw

CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST ABOUT THIS INCIDENT:
http://beartheastronot.blogspot.com/

PEACE AND KNOWLEDGE…..BEAR THE ASTRONOT.

NO, NO, SHERIFF JOE. ONE RAPPER SPEAKS UP FOR THE PHOENIX NEWTIMES.

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT GRAND JURY SUBPOENA PUT IN PLACE BY SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO, ANDY THOMAS, AND DENNIS WILENCHIK, WHICH TAKES UNCONSTITUIONAL ACTION AGAINST A HUGE NUMBER OF ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, AND WORLD CITIZENS, I HAVE PUT UP ONE OF MY SONGS FOR FREE DOWNLOAD. VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF “NO, NO, SHERIFF JOE” BY BEAR THE ASTRONOT, AND STOP THIS BLATENT MISUSE OF POWER. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS FREE SONG, AND THE TWO OTHER FREE DOWNLOADS I AM OFFERING JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT. STAND UP FOR ARIZONA, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AS A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, STAND UP FOR US. FUEL THE REVOLUTION…….BEAR THE ASTRONOT.

TO READ THE NEW TIMES ARTICLE:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/breathtaking-abuse-of-the-constitution/

FOR FREE MUSIC:
http://myspace.com/nonosheriffjoe
http://www.mediafire.com/?7op5c1jhwmw

When I heard the news, another complete disregard of constitutional rights by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona Law Makers, I knew I had to take action. I am just your everyday starving artist, but if I am going to preach action, then I must live by my word. I can’t do much, but I can post this song, a song I wrote a year or so back, for free download by people all over my state of Arizona, and any interested parties worldwide. When I came up with the idea, many people were warning me not to test the waters. But F(*& that!! What is this Nazi Germany? Is this the Wild West, and Sheriff Joe is the rootenest tootenest most darned right strict hearted lawman the Southwest has ever seen? His rough edged, redneck posse ready to round up political rappers, hippies, and illegal aliens by the millions. I feel like a tumbleweed should blow by every time Sheriff Joe enters a room. Has Arizona fallen this low? Has our great country?

I must admit that I have a different view on this subject than some, due to my own past experiences. Experiences, which will be chronicled in an upcoming post, entitled “My Introduction to Justice. A Crash Course In Hopelessness” so if you are interested in hearing why I might have such a distaste for these gentlemen look for that post in the near future.

I will end by wishing the best of luck to all employees and partners of the Phoenix New Times. If nobody else has your back, Bear the Astronot always will. The blatant misuse of power by all of our government and state officials has got to stop. Do not be afraid to speak out against these actions if they make you unhappy. You can make a difference. And if these crazy bastards have time to worry about a tiny little hip-hop artist like me, “Call me Up. I’ll give you my home address. I think I’d look great in pink hand-cuffs.” Peace and Knowledge……Bear the Astronot.

Rich VS. Poor "The classic battle of our day and age"

There is a squiggly line between the rich and the poor. When you back up, zoom out, and focus on it, it looks like a winding river. A river that slithers and sneaks like a serpent. A serpent that taunts and teases us with the most beautiful of red apples. This is a continuation of what some believe to be the oldest story of mankind. But since when did we decide the over privileged control the apple?
The rich write the policies, decide the boundaries, and hoard the prophets. The rich make the rules, tempt our fate, and push us closer and closer to the edge for personal gain. The rich control the apple. The poor control nothing, not even their own fate. We build their castles, fight their wars, and kiss their asses. Could this really be what was intended? The middle class is drowning in debt. The lower class is teaming with disdain, anger, and anxiety. I for one find it almost impossible to hold back my rage any longer. The next time a bill collector tells me they need money….Money I in all honesty do not have….and I get some kind of Clint Eastwood tough guy routine…..Some Mafia debt collector Bull-Shit!!....I may lash out in anger. I may allow this anger to drive me to devious deeds. The end result…..one more poor kid in Arizona spends his spare time in prison. Right where the rich have decided poor kids like myself belong.
We ride along this squiggly river trying to keep our heads above water. Flailing our arms in utter desperation, faced with interest rates, late fees, and payments which pile one on top of the other so high no one can find the ending. Hard not to harbor hatred while the rich work less hours, sip Martini’s, exploit our justice system, and ride by waving distastefully on platinum yachts. I’m barely holding on…….I am grasping a shattered Styrofoam cooler here! I would kill to ride on a yacht! When does this become more than a figure of speech? Soon, metaphorically, if you ask me.
We are pliable…..set-up for failure…beasts of burden……work horses. We are considered the uneducated, classless, vile, scum of existence. Thrown in a cage and fed through media matrix tubing. 40hrs. a week with overtime to get by, working careers for kiss-ass bosses. Pushing Freedom in a Happy Meal. Test Tube slave labor. WE ARE MUTE!! When is the last time you made a large scale change in society? Never? It probably costs to much doesn’t it. Or you don’t have time between work, and you know sleeping…eating…grocery shopping……the trivial stuff. Your teachers lied to you..you will never be the President of the United States. Poor people can’t afford to run for president. Poor people can’t even afford gas.
This will be continued in Part 02.

Sounds Part.01

Bear the Astronot is perched on a dimly lit apartment patio brushing spider webs from his knee . “The world sounds different from the second floor,” he thinks to himself. He closes his eyes lightly in order to open his ears to the swirling sounds of the city. Above his head a helicopter pulses far in the distance almost in rhythm with the “clacking” of skateboard wheels across a winding sidewalk to his left. He can tell how fast the rider is going by the gap between sidewalk cracks. A compact vehicle speeds backwards from it’s parking space screeching as the driver quickly spins the wheel and propels forward. “Somebody just got in an argument.”
Farther back to the southwest kid’s are giggling at the pool, and he can barely make out their bare feet patting the wet ground around the pool. Dogs bark at each other holding a conversation even though 100’s of feet separate them. “The sky is dark tonight, and somebody is listening to Justin Timberlake.” He wonders if it’s a guy or girl, but that thought is interrupted by something exciting happening on the televisions inside his apartment. “Somebody most have just won something.”
He closes his eyes more tightly this time, and suddenly another layer of sounds becomes apparent. Bear is amazed at how loud the humming of electricity and background noise is. It seems to grow louder the more he pays attention to it. It sounds like all of the street lights in the city have joined up with the car engines and electronics in a perfectly timed attempt to combine all of their powers and blow up the entire metropolitan span of Phoenix. He starts to worry a bit as the static and buzzing grows louder and louder… It begins to sound like marching……but then………to the right………a baby cries………and his ears hit mute on the background noise.
The babies parents are discussing something of importance, but it’s not in English. A cricket is hidden in a bush below him, and a man is yelling at his girlfriend. Somebody arms their car alarm, and the wind shakes a piece of paper in the corner of the patio. “That plane sounds really close.” He tries to lean out a bit and gain a better vantage point, and maybe catch a glimpse of the passing aircraft, but isn’t successful. To be Continued…………..

"The Revolution Starts Now!!!"

Attention all space heads, cosmo soldiers, and sci-nerds, “The Revolution Starts Now!!!” As a product of society I have coined the phrase………Make Society Productive to It’s Members……How you ask….Simple. All you have to do is sacrifice a little of your coveted TV time, open your mind to events outside of your immediate day to day life, take a risk every once in a while, and care about other people. 85% of the people reading this just stopped, convinced themselves that was too difficult, and clicked back on their link to MySpace….for those of you left, let’s begin.

Revolution is an important occurrence, and one that happens everyday around you. Most revolutions go unrecognized because they do not immediately affect your everyday life, or atleast not enough for you to want to expend the time and effort necessary to help. It takes the courage of individuals fed-up with the way something is happening. Once enough people are fed-up, they ban together, find a common cause, and fight for it. What is your Revolution? Everybody is fed-up with something. If you don’t make it change, it may never, and you may have to be fed-up with it for the rest of your life. No matter how many people try to tell you otherwise…”We are not put on earth to wander miserably working jobs we hate and drooling over needless goods we can not afford” There is more to life than that.

Most Revolutions fail…….but when you try, it distracts you from how tired of monotonous existence you are. It makes you feel important because you are. That is worth it for me...I don't know about you. Don’t be talked out of fighting for what matters to you. Don’t think people in offices or on TV will run the world better than you. Your opinion is just as important as the presidents. Your opinion is just as important as Oprah’s. Your opinion has the same importance as a celebrities, or reality TV actor’s. Revolutions are not televised, they are synchronized.

What is revolutionary about my generation? What do we stand for? What galactic significance do we have? Will anybody write anything about us in History Books? I am officially dropping the term Generation X and replacing it with what we really are…….The Puppet Generation. Media, Corporations, Oil Companies, all the things winy individuals like myself bitch about constantly. Everything we have adopted into our regular everyday life has tiny fish hooks on it. Consumer goods, weight loss pills, and fashion trends dangle slowly down, hypnotizing us, and laying gently against our flesh. As soon as they make contact the Puppet Masters yank back quickly embedding these hooks under our skin. Now we move and act as they please, to get what they have convinced us we need. I’d rather bitch all day to no prevail then dance like a good little puppet. But hey…I’m a Revolutionary. The kind of rebellious society rearranging wacko they just might write about in History Books someday.

Why not start numerous Revolutions right now at this moment? Is trying to change the way things operate in society really that much of a waste of time? Is catching “Your Show” more important? Ask yourself these questions, but don’t take my advice I am a cynical, hypocritical, Rebellion Addict. Decide for yourself if you hold back from saying things you really think because you don’t want to stir the pot. Ask yourself if changing the world is worth the consequences of rebellion. Ask yourself if “The Revolution Starts Now!!!” or if you would rather have somebody else decide what is worth fighting for. I’m gonna’ go start a revolution!!! Peace and knowledge…..Bear the Astronot.

This post was influenced by a song entitled "The Revolution Starts Now!!!" which will be on my up coming release "Cricket Songs." I hope you get to hear the song, and enjoyed my thinking on this subject.