EPYSODE 61: "MU" by MU.

Guest: Merrell Fankhauser.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we journey into the cosmic unknown with "MU" , the cult 1971 debut album from Merrell Fankhauser’s post-H.M.S. Bounty band, formed with ex-Captain Beefheart guitarist Jeff Cotton (aka Antennae Jimmy Semens).

With exclusive commentary from Merrell himself, we uncover the origins of the band’s name (a nod to the mythical lost continent of MU), the spiritual inspiration behind the tracks, and the band’s eventual migration to Maui in search of metaphysical truth and better vibes.

Blending desert blues, psychedelic folk, and exploratory jam-rock, "MU"  is a hidden gem of the early ’70s underground, one that has quietly influenced generations of psych-heads, crate-diggers, and cosmic seekers.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when acoustic blues, psychedelia, and esoteric mysticism collide, this epysode is your portal.

I hope you dig "MU" as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zoCf4Tjkj8zhV9vprdg6R?si=31718efdba754015

MERRELL FANKHAUSER AND H.M.S. BOUNTY “Things (Goin’ Round In My Mind)”

MERRELL & THE EXILES “Tomorrow’s Girl”

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Son Of A Mirror Man - Mere Man”

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “Moonlight On Vermont”

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND “My Human Gets Me Blues”

MU "Ain't No Blues"

MU "Ballad Of Brother Lew"

MU "Blue Form"

MU "Interlude"

MU "Nobody Wants To Shine"

MU "Eternal Thirst"

MU "Too Naked For Demetrius"

MU "Mumbella Baye Tu La"

MU "The Clouds Went That Way"

*MU “Land Of Mu”

*MU “Make A Joyful Noise”

MERRELL FANKHAUSER “The Wind Cries Maui”

MERRELL FANKHAUSER “Dharmic Connection”

MERRELL FANKHAUSER “On Our Way To Hana”

HARRY NILSSON “Joy”

*MERRELL FANKHAUSER & WILLIE NELSON “Wipe Out” (Live)

*MERRELL FANKHAUSER “California Cosmic Jam”

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "So It Goes"

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It's ImmaLetYouFinish... #235! Court & Amy show our new mayor some love(Halal trucks rule!) run down this year's Grammy nods and give the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame some love.

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This week Tom & Zeus share their thoughts on the KISS Army losing Ace Frehley and they give their Top 10 things they think about when they think about Ace Frehley.

KISS lost their first original member. This is the third member of KISS to pass away. The KISS Army is mourning, but Ace's death has gone beyond that. Praised and honored by so many, Ace touched and influenced a generation.

The guys touch all aspects of Ace's death including the bad and give their strong opinions like SIOL always does.

The episode concludes with their unique list of things they think about when they think of Ace, SIOL style.

God Bless Ace Frehley - Ack!

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This episode takes on a fiendish playlist challenge: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon — The Music Edition.

The rule is simple to explain but devilish to pull off: every song in the playlist connects to the next through a shared musician collaboration — guest features, one-off duets, session players, and more. Each track comes from a different primary artist or band, all leading toward the final destination: Kevin Bacon.

Expect surprising crossovers, session-player breadcrumbs, and collaborative threads that reveal just how small — and yet connected — the music world really is. Connecting Kevin Bacon through movies might seem easy, but doing it through music? That’s a whole different level of challenge.

Thanks to Matt Kennedy of XRadioX for submitting this week’s concept! Tune in, and then let me know how you’d connect the musical dots through your Six Degrees playlist!

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This EP Bakko recaps his visit to the Windy Apple. LC teases the latest Cobrorigans. Bakko has a book recommendation. They talk a little more Ace. The Bots are Back and so is Sugar. The band not the baking item. And the BULLETBOYS are ALMOST back. We may be going back to the beginning... again? And Kid Rock says that thing we aren't supposed to say.

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The week of November 13, 2024 on The Metallica Report…

This special episode of “The Metallica Report” delivers a rare conversation between Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains and Metallica’s own Robert Trujillo.

With Steffan’s help, the pair delve into their early days, sharing their influences and how they first connected. They also discuss their work together on Jerry’s solo work, particularly his new album, I Want Blood, and why collaboration is so crucial to both of them. It is a unique, free-flowing conversation about the art of songwriting between two old friends and accomplished musicians.

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They learn as they go, but despite best efforts, this is the only set of Birthday Triplets the Imbalanced Boys have unearthed, so far.

Born on November 10th, 1947:

Greg Lake, Progressive Rock founder/innovator (King Crimson/ELP)

Glen Buxton, lead guitarist of the Alice Cooper Band

Dave Loggins, Hall Of Fame singer/songwriter

They're all gone now... They'd be 78 today...

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Every metalhead knows Motorhead for their all out attack playing style with raunchy lyrics that bounces you from one three minute bludgeoning to the next. When Lemmy Kilmister (gravely vocals and lead bass), "Fast" Eddie Clark (lead guitar), and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor recorded Ace of Spades in 1980, the band were hot. 1979 saw the release of Overkill and Bomber, two beloved classics in their catalog, the latter of which going to #12 in the UK. They were making a racket all around Europe and found themselves with the soft-spoken Vic Maile in Jackson's Studios (not our co-host Action Jackson's studio) to make what would become their biggest selling and defining album.

From Ace of Spades to The Hammer there are no brakes, no pauses, no ballads, no turning it down. Whether you're gambling day and night (Ace of Spades), making time with the ladies (Love Me Like a Reptile, Fast and Loose, Jailbait) or doing violence in the street (Shoot You in the Back, The Hammer), Lemmy and the boys crush their way through the lens of rough and rowdy real-life rockers. They give a shout out to the young fans who follow them to follow their dreams (Live to Win) and show their love for the guys who live just as hard as they do (We are) the Road Crew) which creates a sense of family and belonging. Fire, Fire and Dance give the audience a chance to shout along The Chase Is Better Than the Catch sums up Lemmy's livestyle succinctly.

Hearing Lemmy sing and not just scream is a testament to Vic Maile and what Fast Eddie does with this guitar as Lemmy is occupying that space with his lead bass is why we feel this is the best Motorhead lineup. They may have actually been able to play a bit more than they show but they are all about straight-ahead, white line fever, drink, smoke, rock hard, screw, and do it all again tomorrow. This album is the quintessential Motorhead record and as it turns 45 we give it its due credit.

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On the 12th Shout It Out Loudcast Live Cast, Tom & Zeus discuss the unexpected passing of original KISS member, the Spaceman, Ace Frehley.

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