I knew Nika reasonably well during my time in Wisconsin and she is no poseur. She is a genuine fan of noise and avant-garde music and has been for many years (esp. considering her age). She did get the Dr. Who thing wrong, but otherwise thumbs up for her excellent and informed choices.
And once again we have all these comments that pick on someone for liking experimental weird shit, calling it pretentious and "trying to hard". Seriously guys, like are you jealous or what's the point? Maybe this woman really appreciates the pioneers of electronic music because she respects them for what they have done? Maybe we wouldn't have her music if we didn't have Luigi Nono in the first place? What is pretentious about thinking outside the box? You don't have to like experimental music or her picks but she seems to have a genuine interest in these things and seems to know stuff. Can't we just accept that musicians are inspired by stuff that isn't necessarily what they end up producing themselves? How bout expanding our minds in all directions and research these picks and try to understand what people like about them and what we could like about them? Can't we give experimental pioneers respect just because we don't like the music on a daily basis? Why is someone a poser if he enjoys stuff you don't? How would you think if someone said so vice versa??
Agreed. Trolling is a thing. Zola Jesus is very knowledgeable about these artists and obviously appreciates them. But even if she didn't love the music, would this be interesting if she was shouting out to Kanye and Pink? Nope. I've found lots of music I like by watching this series.
It's misogyny. They'd be oohing and ahing if it was a man making the same picks. But women who make electronic music are supposed to be pixies or eye candy or something (sort of how men are supposed to be guitar gods, women are supposed to be at a piano), and they can't handle it that there's a woman who's deep into the genre they work in. Probably her picking a woman who pioneered electronic music makes them doubly crazy.
I think this is the best segment of "What's In My Bag" from Amoeba Records that I have ever seen. Getting ready to listen to some Daphne Oram, The Cherry Point and Donald Erb right now!
i don't get, does this have a lot dislikes because people don't agree with her choices? kinda pretentious and judgmental, all these anti-"hipsters"...dunno why i really care...anyway, good list from a good artist
+Dan Daianu Some people are pretty dumb and not open to new stuff. For example at the comments of the sharon van etten video theres a lot of people writing them off as hipsters for liking old folk and americana, whats up with that really. Like this people must ve found the video randomly somewhere for sure, cause there's no way that you are interested on this channel or the artist and after that you decide it's a good idea to type such bs.
You can not be an "anti-hipster" and just plain hate the samples that were played. Obv the point of experimental music is inaccessibility so you've gotta expect more people to reject it initially and possibly never give it a chance. And of course 10 dislikes on RUclips equals one million dislikes in the real world.
I don't know any of that music she picked out, but just listening to her talk about it so enthusiastically just made me fall in love even though i don't know how much of the stuff she bought i'd enjoy. damn
From all "What's in my bag?" videos I watched today by far the most interesting. I knew she had a somewhat different than mainstream taste, but that she is in to so much cool stuff I wasn't aware of. Just got to love Daphne Oram and Hermann Nitsch And that Donald Erb is going on the wishlist 100%. Didn't know about it yet. And for those complaining about Hermann Nitsch please read about the guy and what he is doing. Nothing sick about it at all: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Nitsch
Not every recorded piece of audio has to be "musical". Some people enjoy listening to unique sounds and experimentation and the moods and feeling said sounds can convey. I find most of this type of stuff very calming and relaxing.
Not surprising at all that she has amazing taste in music! Now that I'm aware that at least some of Nitsch's Aktion music has actually been made available on physical format... SO happy I watched this! Nothing pretentious about liking experimental music. I get that for most people it holds little interest, but it's ignorant and a form of neo-anti-intellectualism to just dismiss it, hahaha. Without music like those she picked, you wouldn't have half of what's on the radio now -- Evolution and progress are inevitable! Nobody has to like "weird stuff", but it's silly to try to hold evolution back in any areas of art or society, because it's natural.
I watched this specifically because I knew she'd choose early electronic, which is something I've been wanting to look into and I needed places to start
Daphne Oram founded the Radiophonic Workshop, but left before they created the original Dr. Who theme, hence Delia's involvement. It was actually composed by Ron Grainer, who also wrote the Steptoe & Son theme, which allegedly inspired Pink Floyd's "Interstellar Overdrive" - :)
She is so nice and very cool. I met her in April 2011, and in September 2017. Both times were after shows she played in DC. I’ve seen her in concert 5 times. Pretty much after she drops an album, I see her on that tour.
@hrryhslm It's totally okay for you to say you don't agree with her tastes. Its completely different to try to say she is a fake because you don't agree with her. If pretentious meant "stuff I don't like" or "stuff I don't like that sounds smart" it would probably be a compliment.
@Pavura666 There's something about it that doesn't ring true. It doesn't seem like there's a particular type of artistry or technique that she's drawn towards, it just seems like avant-garde posturing rather than genuinely being moved by music.
Quite impressed with her knowledge of experimental bands/labels/projects. I used to make music along those lines and gave up early, thinking that no one would fully appreciate it. Looks like there is an audience for everything.
I think that's basically what she meant when she also mentioned Delia. w.dawg, you probably already know this but for those who don't know, Daphne was one of the founders of the Radiophonic Workshop which inspired Delia who came on board later on.
@mevsarchitecture Where in fact, she listens to music that sounds absolutely horrible. She has changed her name to Zola Jesus to show her individuality in fact its probably something like Jess smith.
@tuffghost8191 I completely agree with you. Those who are throwing around 'pretentious' are the actual snobs. You're a diamond in the rough in the comments section.
@hrryhslm She would have to be lying about her interests in order for that to make any sense and you have no way of knowing that. Calling someone pretentious because of their preferences in art or music is like calling someone pretentious because they have green eyes. Also, this isn't unsolicited. This is a forum designed for her to discuss what she's into.
Not my music style, but big thanks to Amoeba for continuing to put out such diverse music. How about some southern blues? Don't think I've seen any videos from the likes of North Mississippi Allstars or A.A. Bondy
I knew Nika reasonably well during my time in Wisconsin and she is no poseur. She is a genuine fan of noise and avant-garde music and has been for many years (esp. considering her age). She did get the Dr. Who thing wrong, but otherwise thumbs up for her excellent and informed choices.
And once again we have all these comments that pick on someone for liking experimental weird shit, calling it pretentious and "trying to hard". Seriously guys, like are you jealous or what's the point? Maybe this woman really appreciates the pioneers of electronic music because she respects them for what they have done? Maybe we wouldn't have her music if we didn't have Luigi Nono in the first place? What is pretentious about thinking outside the box? You don't have to like experimental music or her picks but she seems to have a genuine interest in these things and seems to know stuff. Can't we just accept that musicians are inspired by stuff that isn't necessarily what they end up producing themselves? How bout expanding our minds in all directions and research these picks and try to understand what people like about them and what we could like about them? Can't we give experimental pioneers respect just because we don't like the music on a daily basis? Why is someone a poser if he enjoys stuff you don't? How would you think if someone said so vice versa??
bad hair .day pretentious would be to demean popular music, which she doesn't do
Well said thee with hair that is bad.. ;)
Agreed. Trolling is a thing. Zola Jesus is very knowledgeable about these artists and obviously appreciates them. But even if she didn't love the music, would this be interesting if she was shouting out to Kanye and Pink? Nope. I've found lots of music I like by watching this series.
It's misogyny.
They'd be oohing and ahing if it was a man making the same picks.
But women who make electronic music are supposed to be pixies or eye candy or something (sort of how men are supposed to be guitar gods, women are supposed to be at a piano), and they can't handle it that there's a woman who's deep into the genre they work in.
Probably her picking a woman who pioneered electronic music makes them doubly crazy.
EXACTLY
Glad I came across this series very educational and it puts me up on a ton of artists I've never heard of
oh my god, she has amazing tastes. I'm going to definitely check out some of the music she got.
ugh Zola Jesus listens to The Cherry Point. I'm in love.
Sounds like you have a great system of finding the one.
This was a great episode. One of my favourites so far.
I think this is the best segment of "What's In My Bag" from Amoeba Records that I have ever seen. Getting ready to listen to some Daphne Oram, The Cherry Point and Donald Erb right now!
i don't get, does this have a lot dislikes because people don't agree with her choices? kinda pretentious and judgmental, all these anti-"hipsters"...dunno why i really care...anyway, good list from a good artist
+Dan Daianu hipsters listen to the Smiths idk they think the band is great for some reason
+Dan Daianu Some people are pretty dumb and not open to new stuff. For example at the comments of the sharon van etten video theres a lot of people writing them off as hipsters for liking old folk and americana, whats up with that really. Like this people must ve found the video randomly somewhere for sure, cause there's no way that you are interested on this channel or the artist and after that you decide it's a good idea to type such bs.
You can not be an "anti-hipster" and just plain hate the samples that were played. Obv the point of experimental music is inaccessibility so you've gotta expect more people to reject it initially and possibly never give it a chance. And of course 10 dislikes on RUclips equals one million dislikes in the real world.
One of the best concerts I've seen in over 30 years of shows. She's the real deal.
If she fell asleep listening to these picks I bet her dreams would come out like Eraserhead.
LOL XD
She did mention Eraserhead was the first DL film she saw (and one that defined an album), and Lynch did a remix on one of her songs.
Just because she intimidates you doesn't mean she's pretentious, you know...
this is still my favorite whats in my bag episode I love nika so much. a woman of taste
I don't know any of that music she picked out, but just listening to her talk about it so enthusiastically just made me fall in love even though i don't know how much of the stuff she bought i'd enjoy. damn
From all "What's in my bag?" videos I watched today by far the most interesting. I knew she had a somewhat different than mainstream taste, but that she is in to so much cool stuff I wasn't aware of.
Just got to love Daphne Oram and Hermann Nitsch
And that Donald Erb is going on the wishlist 100%. Didn't know about it yet.
And for those complaining about Hermann Nitsch please read about the guy and what he is doing. Nothing sick about it at all: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Nitsch
jesse dexter Sungte what?
jesse dexter Sungte than don't write it. Your reply really makes no sense at all.
jesse dexter Sungte it is bad English and doesn't really add any information. What is cancerous about the music she choose, who is a pedophile?
jesse dexter Sungte No. It made zero sense. Sorry, I'm sure English isn't your first language, but perhaps type in your native language next time.
ehh even if she pulled out some backstreet boy albums you guys would still be talking mad shit either way.
Not every recorded piece of audio has to be "musical". Some people enjoy listening to unique sounds and experimentation and the moods and feeling said sounds can convey. I find most of this type of stuff very calming and relaxing.
Wow, i would love it so much to go to that shop once
I have watched MANY of these. And this is the coolest human yet.
I find her choices quite listenable, especially The Cherry Point... it's oh so goooood.
One of my favourites in this series.
One of the most underrated women in music.
fuck all the haters. cherry point and enema syringe in any collection makes you a fucking winner for life. woman of my dreams.
Wooo I really like her taste in music. :)
I'm definitely going to check out that Oramics album. Thanks Nika!
saw her in concert I almost fainted because of the power of her voice
Almost had seizures..
I'm not a fan of her work, but I'm really into all the stuff she picked up. Great stuff!
First video since henry rollins where i have wanted to listen to every single one of the picks, and I seldom listen to noise music
Whatever zola wants,,,zola gets,,,
Not surprising at all that she has amazing taste in music! Now that I'm aware that at least some of Nitsch's Aktion music has actually been made available on physical format... SO happy I watched this!
Nothing pretentious about liking experimental music. I get that for most people it holds little interest, but it's ignorant and a form of neo-anti-intellectualism to just dismiss it, hahaha. Without music like those she picked, you wouldn't have half of what's on the radio now -- Evolution and progress are inevitable! Nobody has to like "weird stuff", but it's silly to try to hold evolution back in any areas of art or society, because it's natural.
I had no idea. Great picks. One of the best ones I've watched.
Wow great taste!
I watched this specifically because I knew she'd choose early electronic, which is something I've been wanting to look into and I needed places to start
Daphne Oram founded the Radiophonic Workshop, but left before they created the original Dr. Who theme, hence Delia's involvement. It was actually composed by Ron Grainer, who also wrote the Steptoe & Son theme, which allegedly inspired Pink Floyd's "Interstellar Overdrive" - :)
love these segments.
I learned new things with her
i enjoyed this. different, good one. thanx amoeba
The one thing I learned from this video is that there's a guy somewhere named Luigi Nono.
I know absolutely nothing about Zola Jesus, but I found her picks to be very interesting indeed and I will certainly be checking this stuff out.
Hoping to meet her one day, great artist and seemingly lovely person 🌹
She is so nice and very cool. I met her in April 2011, and in September 2017. Both times were after shows she played in DC. I’ve seen her in concert 5 times. Pretty much after she drops an album, I see her on that tour.
Some of the stuff near the end wasn't exactly to my liking, but you gotta love the beat for the Enema Syringe piece.
Good choices.
good taste
@hrryhslm - actually, her real name is Nika Roza Danilova . And I'm quite sure she doesn't care one bit about what you think about her taste.
This experimental noise is: Powerelectronic.
For your knowledge.
Interesting that her picks are all very experimental but her music is all very poppy/song-oriented.
+Cubby Control Records one of her albums was produced by J.G Thirlwell, she must be an interesting person to get produced by him
it might be bc she already has all the normal sounding records bought so she is going for the other stuff here?
What a taste! Flawless!
i'm happy to see she has outside tastes, whether i agree with them or not. don't understand what all the hate is about.
@hrryhslm It's totally okay for you to say you don't agree with her tastes. Its completely different to try to say she is a fake because you don't agree with her. If pretentious meant "stuff I don't like" or "stuff I don't like that sounds smart" it would probably be a compliment.
@Pavura666 There's something about it that doesn't ring true. It doesn't seem like there's a particular type of artistry or technique that she's drawn towards, it just seems like avant-garde posturing rather than genuinely being moved by music.
Her picks are almost only cacophonic experimental recordings. I'd probably go nuts after listeing to them all in a row.
soooooooo in loooooooove
Great taste. .
3:03 Name of that album??? Plssss
Conejinalfono That is "Black Witchery" by The Cherry Point. You can find it here: iheartnoise.com/catalog.htm
......She said the title right before the clip......
Zola's music taste is patrician as fuck
Indeed.
Jakob you sound like you have two people in your head.keep it up I think it's amusing. Like a surgeon watching NASCAR
Quite impressed with her knowledge of experimental bands/labels/projects. I used to make music along those lines and gave up early, thinking that no one would fully appreciate it. Looks like there is an audience for everything.
Cmon! If you are from Wisconsin and you are in Amoeba you don’t buy REM records, you can get them at home! Terrific choices!
what was that song by enema syringe I think they were called?
great taste
Amazing!
I love Daphne Oram. Love early bbc music.
I love this woman.
what's with the huge plastic boxes
Zola Jesus You are a Genius
What about her hair?! I like it!
Fantastic.
I've just been justifiably dissing her music elsewhere, but she seems like a true fan of music that pushes the boundaries, so, props to her...
Nice to see a young person ..my kind of sounds John Duncan..Hafler Trio..COH plays Cosi
@mandomtz i don't remember when she said that
She has Daphne Oram confused with Delia Derbyshire. Delia made the Doctor who theme.
I think that's basically what she meant when she also mentioned Delia. w.dawg, you probably already know this but for those who don't know, Daphne was one of the founders of the Radiophonic Workshop which inspired Delia who came on board later on.
Very nice !
Lookswise, a combination of young D'arcy & young Daniel Johns.
Literally the only episode ever not to have any good music
zola jesus is a nerd and i love her
Luigi Nono? I think I found my soulmate
Yes!!! Zola likes Enema Syringe!
This is interesting. Scraps of her musical influences.
Easily the best What's In My Bag.
One of the two best "episodes", along with Deafhaven - also most along of my preferences. Zola sure knows whats good.
And what do you like to sing along to Zola babes?
I thought it was "Zola Heh-Soos"
@mevsarchitecture Where in fact, she listens to music that sounds absolutely horrible. She has changed her name to Zola Jesus to show her individuality in fact its probably something like Jess smith.
Here's a woman after my own heart! 😍
@mevsarchitecture Quite certain i do
It might be jealousy because they are unable to go into Amoeba Music and have their superior taste in music filmed for all to see.
oh hell yea, so true... well said...
@tuffghost8191 I completely agree with you. Those who are throwing around 'pretentious' are the actual snobs. You're a diamond in the rough in the comments section.
Good Choice(s)
So that’s what you get after all the Siouxsie and the Banshees albums...
@hrryhslm She would have to be lying about her interests in order for that to make any sense and you have no way of knowing that. Calling someone pretentious because of their preferences in art or music is like calling someone pretentious because they have green eyes. Also, this isn't unsolicited. This is a forum designed for her to discuss what she's into.
why do I get the feeling that Nika is the only girl I could take home and play Can to, and want to see me again!
Shit Sandwich is a masterpiece. I'm surprised that she didn't have that long lost classic in her bag.
She's so gorgeous.
It just hurts my brain in all sorts of ways I can't begin to describe to learn that sampling was invented by a woman who looked like Mary Whitehouse!
shes so cool i am dead serious
No Merzbow😭
Not my music style, but big thanks to Amoeba for continuing to put out such diverse music. How about some southern blues? Don't think I've seen any videos from the likes of North Mississippi Allstars or A.A. Bondy
Woah woah woah. Daphne Oram is an amazing person indeed and truly a music pioneer. But Delia Derbyshire created the Doctor Who theme, not Daphne.
Hermann's work is pretty Nitsch...
For real?!
Daphne Ormond....boss lady.
I thought Delia Derbyshire recorded Dr. Who.