This made me a believer. James Chance is still around. I had the LP on this. You either loved it or hated it. I loved it. Thank you for posting! It fits my mood right now.
Same bro, i remember looking back in the wing mirror at the ska punkers in my hometown and they didnt even wave good bye, infact they're probably wondering 'who that miserable guy was', refering to me, screw them, their music sucks.
Heard this demented track on the late great John Peel Show in 1978, and loved it. I got the album, and all the lyrics are printed on the inside of the sleeve! James sounds utterly rabid here, and it still sounds brilliant four decades later. Of course, Eno produced it.....
he just liked what he liked and wanted to make it accessible to others; in the years running up to this album he financed and released a whole series of experimental music albums by otherwise obscure composers on the grounds that 'hey, this is pretty cool, check it out'
when eno produced the 4 bands for this lp they each made the best studio releases they did. hear how tight this is? James was always looking for tight. there's no question, this isn't always easy to swallow. i don't think it's for mass consumption. i think James and his band made the music they wanted to make and that's it. I saw James Brown in 1974. Me and my date were 2 of 6 people who weren't black. It was my moment of coolness. Saw James Chance in 81. He came on at midnight. For San Diego that's unthinkable. yow.
To have seen both James B and James C is undeniably something to boast about. Cool. I never saw James B, wish I had. Agree with you that James C liked tight and also has always done the music he wanted to. I like a lot of genres but the people to look out for, who are always going to make the best music whatever genre one is listening to are the people who are making the music they want to make, exactly in the way they want to make it, with no compromises. Both James' make the cut there, as does Brian Eno, and as do pretty much all the people involved in the original New York no wave scene.
I know that 'only white guy at a black show vibe', after you done that you can fist bump with the only black dude at the punk show. I show this Congolese guy at a show in east london at some random wine bar, it was 80 quid for the ticket, and i was the only white guy there and basicly everyone there was asking wtf to me straight up.
James. James? Excuse me James? Could you ask all the people to sit down? The fire department's here, we're gonna stop the show, could you ask the people to sit down?
I used to see all these bands in NY back in late 70's-early 80's. This band was really great live. Great song is "Contort Yourself." I also saw his later band, "James White and The Blacks," which was James and an all-black band. I saw him years later at the old knitting factory and he looked half dead. I guess he's still alive though.
@@anyoutubeaccount He was performing there. The Knitting Factory was a club in SoHo, New York, and later moved to Williamsburg Brooklyn. They just announced they are closing for good after 35 years.
To mattisprettycool: On that LP, track listings were Contortions, not JC &, which came after Anya made people sign on as "session musicians" and George quit in protest. The only track otherwise credited is "I Can't Stand Myself" "James Brown; arranged by Contortions"
@cementbug nail'd it. this was a seminal release. i used to open my show with this track every week when i was a college radio dj. listeners always expected me to dish it out, because they wanted me to be 'the one to tell them (you), when to start and when they (you) had enough'... i would play stuff none of the other djs would play. my precious copy of the no new york slab has been played to death over the decades, so now it's bandaged 'properly' with blue duct tape--just the way, iconoclast jc would want it.
Bass line seems to be lifted from Red Krayola's "Leejol" from 1968. George Scott III was previously in the early no wave New York group Jack Ruby who were heavily influenced by the Red Krayola's second album. RIP George
I didn't see it on there and I was forced to check discogs :/ which is always slightly overpriced, I haven't ordered it yet though. Would you be so gracious to send me a link to the album on amazon??
Dont hate me. But i just dont think im ready. love ESG love Liquid Liquid. This just sounds angry. i dont get the appeal apart from the band members being ridiculously good looking, and love me a sax.
I really like the IDEA of punk rock played with crazy, skwawking sax, but the execution I heard here, suggests that it hasn't been perfected yet. Keep trying.
RIP legend, this was the one that really sold me on the contortions. really incredible stuff happening here
His sax shredding is unbelievable. RIP St James.... you'll be missed😢
This is how i find out, great
This made me a believer. James Chance is still around. I had the LP on this. You either loved it or hated it. I loved it. Thank you for posting! It fits my mood right now.
2022
pure madness and energy
James Chance should play on The Eric Andre Show
That would be great. Have him do this song w whatever backing band there is
Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s tried to get them. Eric has a surprisingly rich knowledge of music.
@@m8teee503 He has a degree from Berklee in bass performance, so it's not really surprising.
Clearly a ripoff of Limp Bizkit's motivational anthem "Break Stuff."
@@philipcucinella5876 it's a joke bloke
internet people doesent deserve the contortions
honey, they're playing our song...
This was the song that turned me onto No Wave. The sheer musicianship on display here is insane. Pure schizoid energy.
Same bro, i remember looking back in the wing mirror at the ska punkers in my hometown and they didnt even wave good bye, infact they're probably wondering 'who that miserable guy was', refering to me, screw them, their music sucks.
Heard this demented track on the late great John Peel Show in 1978, and loved it. I got the album, and all the lyrics are printed on the inside of the sleeve!
James sounds utterly rabid here, and it still sounds brilliant four decades later. Of course, Eno produced it.....
That funky bassline......brilliance.
Definitely agree with Chris and want to add that Steve Albini, famous producer, considers this his favorite song.
And how cool is Eno to let this total album exist as it is and then go on to be the ambient king.
For the airports
he just liked what he liked and wanted to make it accessible to others; in the years running up to this album he financed and released a whole series of experimental music albums by otherwise obscure composers on the grounds that 'hey, this is pretty cool, check it out'
Please note that Eno's very first album was definitely Post Punk, try to listen to Third Uncle for exemple
@@musicacatastale Third Uncle is in his second album.
@@musicacatastale and the 1st Roxy Music album - very out there for 1972.
I like the chaotic nature of this track, it's so off the wall and insane it's kind of amusing
Can't believe I've known this for over 40 years. This was extremely extreme at the time. Might still be to some.
I'm listenning to some extreme music sometimes(death-metal, for example), but this is still one of the extreme-est things to come
when eno produced the 4 bands for this lp they each made the best studio releases they did. hear how tight this is? James was always looking for tight. there's no question, this isn't always easy to swallow. i don't think it's for mass consumption. i think James and his band made the music they wanted to make and that's it. I saw James Brown in 1974. Me and my date were 2 of 6 people who weren't black. It was my moment of coolness. Saw James Chance in 81. He came on at midnight. For San Diego that's unthinkable. yow.
To have seen both James B and James C is undeniably something to boast about. Cool. I never saw James B, wish I had. Agree with you that James C liked tight and also has always done the music he wanted to. I like a lot of genres but the people to look out for, who are always going to make the best music whatever genre one is listening to are the people who are making the music they want to make, exactly in the way they want to make it, with no compromises. Both James' make the cut there, as does Brian Eno, and as do pretty much all the people involved in the original New York no wave scene.
I know that 'only white guy at a black show vibe', after you done that you can fist bump with the only black dude at the punk show.
I show this Congolese guy at a show in east london at some random wine bar, it was 80 quid for the ticket, and i was the only white guy there and basicly everyone there was asking wtf to me straight up.
James. James? Excuse me James? Could you ask all the people to sit down? The fire department's here, we're gonna stop the show, could you ask the people to sit down?
great, now i want to go and fight SOMETHING
Rip James chance 🥹
RIP king
Rip James chance
Just ordered the album today. Can't wait! Finding No wave was one of the best things I've ever done.
It's almost impossible to keep still while listening to this.
One of the punkiest, funkiest, and most compelling arguments for No Wave as an artform.
Changed my life as well...
dance punk dance!
He shreds that Sax
In 1979, this music terrified me; now it's some of my favorite ever.
You gotta hand it to the guy: he had a total fucking conniption every song. That's commitment. Still doing his thing too, more power to him.
James Chance is the white James Brown.
this is definitely the most staight-headbanging, intense song he ever did. Holy shit!!!
i LOVE this song
Fuck yes
RIP
His brother said his health was in decline for "several years"... He means since 2021.
James Chance & The Contortions - Dish It Out
Her organ saved my life.
this is one of the song genesis p.orridge loved the most
hardcore funk
I used to see all these bands in NY back in late 70's-early 80's. This band was really great live. Great song is "Contort Yourself." I also saw his later band, "James White and The Blacks," which was James and an all-black band. I saw him years later at the old knitting factory and he looked half dead. I guess he's still alive though.
what was he doing at the knitting factory?
@@anyoutubeaccount He was performing there. The Knitting Factory was a club in SoHo, New York, and later moved to Williamsburg Brooklyn. They just announced they are closing for good after 35 years.
insane in the brain.......brilliant stuff from my mental past..................
winner
"Dissonance is the truth about harmony"
Theodor Adorno
@hiddenfire65 I dig, but I have room in my life for James Brown AND James White...
Excellent!!! One of the the best intro's ever.
Пиздец, как круто! Бас - полный пиздец! 3,14 в кубе!
Words fail me.
"I want your heart for casual wear."
so much ahead....
REST IN PEACE
Rest in Peace James !
It's just 'The Contortions' on the album.
Oh lol that's why I couldn't find it, I'm in Canada and was looking on Amazon.ca :P... Thanks though man!
To mattisprettycool: On that LP, track listings were Contortions, not JC &, which came after Anya made people sign on as "session musicians" and George quit in protest. The only track otherwise credited is "I Can't Stand Myself" "James Brown; arranged by Contortions"
A fact, huh? I think you meant to say "opinion."
@Zzyyxxyyxx you obviously have no idea how old this is.
@hiddenfire65 your loss, boyo
@eldolorcosmico interesting comment, would you clarify?
@cementbug nail'd it. this was a seminal release. i used to open my show with this track every week when i was a college radio dj. listeners always expected me to dish it out, because they wanted me to be 'the one to tell them (you), when to start and when they (you) had enough'... i would play stuff none of the other djs would play. my precious copy of the no new york slab has been played to death over the decades, so now it's bandaged 'properly' with blue duct tape--just the way, iconoclast jc would want it.
What aspects remind you of Peter Hammill? I don't know enough about him or van der graaf but I'm curious.
I'll stick with James Brown, thank you.
D A M N !
Best song ever!!!
In 1979, this music terrified me; now it's some of my favorite ever.
Animan musick!
coolest shit
Been a fan since 78...
@cementbug ...It's about STYLE!
RIP James Chance. DISH IT OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!
Bass line seems to be lifted from Red Krayola's "Leejol" from 1968. George Scott III was previously in the early no wave New York group Jack Ruby who were heavily influenced by the Red Krayola's second album. RIP George
Mr chance has just passed as well ...
this change my life too..gruppo meraviglioso...
amazon
I didn't see it on there and I was forced to check discogs :/ which is always slightly overpriced, I haven't ordered it yet though. Would you be so gracious to send me a link to the album on amazon??
Amazing song to dance to!!
Best song in the world.❤❤❤
this song scratches an itch in my brain
Dont hate me. But i just dont think im ready. love ESG love Liquid Liquid. This just sounds angry. i dont get the appeal apart from the band members being ridiculously good looking, and love me a sax.
Powerhouse!!
RIP ❤
@mattisprettycool and @hiddenfire65 I think it'd be amazing to see James Chance and James Brown do an album together.
Where'd you find an album!?!?!?
my sentiments exactly.
Am i the only one who sees Peter Hammill's influence?
I really like the IDEA of punk rock played with crazy, skwawking sax, but the execution I heard here, suggests that it hasn't been perfected yet. Keep trying.
Couldn’t be more wrong, it was executed amazingly well
Not punk at all
This stuff is up there with Beefheart/Trout Mask. Tres bon.