healingpower

2011-10-26T21:54:00.004-04:00

The Transcendental Rodeo plays & sings:

The Magic Garden / Le Jardin Magique

Recorded by Ayal Sr & The Big Bear
October 17&19 2008 @ Casa Silverstein & The Tiki Room, Toronto

HPR #9
Pro-Dubbed & 1 Side Inked c60
Full Colour 2 Sided Insert Design by VC / Photos by MD
$10

Transcendental Rodeo - The Magic Garden / Le Jardin Magique - side 1 by healing power recordables

email to order

VC VIDEO + 100%SILK TOUR

2011-10-13T22:32:00.001-04:00

VC aka HPR's Art Director and MIXTAPE compiler has recently Directed & Starred in this video she made for our long-distance friends...

LA VAMPIRES Goes ITAL - TONS OF LOVE

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HEALING POWER & INVISIBLE CITY will be presenting:

The 100%SILK DANCE PARTY > TORONTO EDITION

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17

THE DRAKE

9-2

$10

FEATURING:

LA VAMPIRES

ITAL
MAGIC TOUCH

INNERGAZE

OCTO OCTA

HVYWTR

EYESHADOW VISUALS

DJs GRAND AM & Guy DALLAS

LET's GIT WILD YO.

2011-10-13T22:06:00.003-04:00

HVYWTR

STILL AVAILABLE: Man Made Hill - Puzzle Answers

2011-07-17T14:48:00.000-04:00

Beniffer Editions/Healing Power #17 LP

http://soundcloud.com/healing-power/sets/man-made-hill-puzzle-answers

ORDER ONLINE

Have you ever heard a pinball machine collapse down a flight of touch sensitive keyboard stairs? Have you lived la vida loca with marinara coursing through your veins? Have you ever seen or felt the white soul combing the churn of a century-old fox trot interlude? The debut long playing vinyl of Randy Gagne's Man Made Hill is the key to that door. Behind it ceiling fans actively seek out shit piles to fling into the brackish waft of a slaughterhouse dance floor where corpulent slabs of nameless meat careen off their hooks in a mockery of modern dance. Technotronic hot flashes floss the slippery keyboard runs of a synthesized marimba with food poisoning recalling the histrionic hand clapping and mellifluous tinsel pulling of The Flying Lizards. During a sentimental reprieve an overworked farm hand ceases his ploughing and looks up to a horizon riddled with plush clouds and mops his brow with a dirty handkerchief. It's been a long hot day and it's time to do the pump rectilinear the air we breathe.
The result is a sort of pelvis pulverizing one is not likely to forget, with crowd favorites like "Kool Cops", "Get Gout" and 12 other potential anthems for a sprawling gaggle of straggly-haired genetically-indifferent lovers. Tower of Randy for pres!
The record itself is pressed on white vinyl in a silkscreened sleeve designed by Martina Hwang, Bartosz Gawdzik and Andrew Zukerman.

PRESS:

http://www.digitalisindustries.com/foxyd/reviews.php?which=5615

HOOVER PARTY - SOME LIQUIDITY FOR THESE TROUBLED TIMES VOL 1

2011-06-02T23:24:00.012-04:00

HEALING POWER #8 c45

The magic of Jonathan Adjemian takes you along the misty rivers of consciousness on this his 2nd album, (though it's been years in-coming). Falling softly asleep or gently starting the morning with this synth laden mindbender will truly touch your soul and keep your innercore at a peaceful state. Simply gorgeous, much like the man himself. A true one of a kind experience.

Cover Painting & Design by Healing Power in-house artist:
Victoria Cheong (Loose Bouquet/The Deeep/HVYWTR/Nuit Blanche Deveraux)

MAY 27 - 28 PARTY WKND.

2011-05-18T22:18:00.007-04:00

INVISIBLE CITY SOUNDSYSTEM PRESENTS:

DOUBLE BIRTHDAY | DOUBLE the VIBRATIONS | DOUBLE the FUN

Come shake, sweat & celebrate my smooth aging process with my fav dj's in the city!
It's also our one year anniversary of IC dance parties, so that makes it a DOUBLE BIRTHDAY PARTY. At Double Double Land no less.

WITH SPECIAL GUEST SELECTORS:

ITAL (Mi Ami, Black Eyes, Sex Worker, 100% Silk, Thrill Jockey etc.)
PSYCHIC REALITY (Pocahaunted, Not Not Fun)

And IC's own:

Max Gross (Glissandro 70, Kanada 70)
Grand AM (VOWLS, Polyphasic Recordings)

VISUAL ENVIRONMENT by Victoria Cheong & Allison Peacock

$5

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SATURDAY MAY 28 - NOON2DUSK - SOUTH HUMBER PARK

HEALING POWER PICNIC III:

CLAUDIO (MMH, GRF, BENIFFER)
HOOVER PARTY (HEALING POWER)
ADR (Improvised Dance)
JENNIFER CASTLE (FLEMISH EYE, BLUE FOG, DELORO)
ALLISON PEACOCK & ALIA O'BRIEN (New-LIke Never Before)
GUY DALLAS (VOWLS, 100% SILK, HI-SCORES)
PSYCHIC REALITY (NYC, NNF, POCAHAUNTED)
SEX WORKER (NYC, NNF, 100%SILK, MI AMI, BLACK EYES)
NEW CIVILIZATION (members of DEEEP, NTW,NTF, PRINCE ENOKI)
DISCOLOR FESTOONING (VIC & ANNA)

DJ K70 (MEDUSA, CONSTELLATION, INYRDISK)

DJ GRAND AM (VOWLS, 100% SILK, POLYPHASIC)
HALO HALO VISUALZ

As you can guess this event not only is about music and performance, but FOOOD! is the key thing here. we will be bringing lots to share & trade & perhaps a few things for sale..please do join in..Will also try and brign a BBQ, so bring grillables!!!

i would also like to ask for a $5 donation for the artists and rental fees..of course it is a "free and open to everyone event", but please do help support yr friends/local entertainers..we thank you for da love...

LIMITED EDITION FLYERS AVAILABLE AROUND TOWN..KEEP YR EYES PEELED.

please do spread the word, friends..
one love y'all.
best-
wg

DIRECTIONS:

Healing Power Picnic III is taking place in South Humber Park under a giant weird structure that looks like an alien landing pad. We will post some signs with arrows to help direct you when you are close.

1) best way:

bike along the waterfront heading west till you get to the big white snake bridge that goes over the Humber River. Cross the bridge and then go underneath the bridge to the bike path that runs North up the West side of the river. Follow that path till you find us (5 min ride up the river)

2) TTC
option 1 - take 501 Queen streetcar (make sure its a longbranch car) West to Humber Loop at Queensway. Then transfer to bus - 66 PRINCE EDWARD towards OLD MILL STATION and get off the bus at STEPHEN DRIVE AT CLOVERHILL ROAD FARSIDE.

option 2 - take Subway to Old Mill Station and then transfer to a bus- 66A PRINCE EDWARD towards HUMBER LOOP. Get off at Cloverhill Rd which is right next to the entrance to the bike path. Follow the path till you find us- prob 5-10 minute walk max

If you feel like wandering in Etobicoke, just get off the streetcar at Humber Loop and walk up to the Queensway then cross to the North Side and walk West to Stephen Drive. Then it's just a short walk up Stephen Drive to the entrance to the bike path at Cloverhill Rd.

MAP:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=south%20humber%20park&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=54i&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivnsm&biw=1280&bih=647&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=il

ICFB:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151849021547631#!/event.php?eid=200311966673378

HPPIIIFB:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151849021547631

PSYCHIC REALITY:
http://vimeo.com/17940504

SEX WORKER:
http://vimeo.com/16839892

ITAL:
http://vimeo.com/16456782

more Deeep internets...

2011-04-26T17:25:00.002-04:00

DEEEP(my)SPACE

>>>

Degree of Freedom-
video: Victoria Cheong
music: the Deeep - Dream (Original Mix)

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We are also very honoured to be apart of the Wire (May 2011) cover story about Britt & Amanda's Not Not Fun & 100% Silk labels and the many different artists that they've worked with. Thanks to Simon Reynolds for digging into jamz and writing a real in-depth piece on this psychedelic family of lovers and creaters. NNF has been the best label for years now, hope they keep on spreading the jamz for a long long time to come. YOU GUYS RULE!

best-
dubyougee

ONE LOVE >>TDOT 4 LIFE>>>

2011-04-26T17:05:00.000-04:00

The Deeep - Slow Coaster (Myrrh Reeemix) by the deeep

The Deeep - Dream (Prince Nifty Dreamix) by the deeep

The Deeep - Medusa 1 Year Annivesary 2.20.11 - Earthship, Toronto

2011-04-26T16:57:00.000-04:00

WET HAIR TUESADAY MARCH 29 @ TRANZAC

2011-03-24T13:23:00.000-04:00

come get psych with us!! this is gonna be EPIC!!

HEALING POWER PRESENTS:::

TUESDAY MARCH 29th @ THE TRANZAC 9PM -- $7 or pwyc

WET HAIR (NOT NOT FUN, NIGHT PEOPLE, ex RACCOO-OO-OON)
http://www.myspace.com/wethairgoldsounds

SIR DOC DUNN (BENIFFER, MEDUSA, COM, MV&EE, TRANSCENDENTAL RODEO, SPIRITUAL SKY BLUES BAND)
http://www.myspace.com/matthewalbertdunn

SKULLBONG (BUM TAPES, INYRDISK, UNDER HEAVEN, GHOSTLIGHT, MEAN RED SPIDERS)
http://www.myspace.com/skuledspiral

SIMON FRANK (GOATY TAPES)
http://www.myspace.com/simonfrankmusic

DAAA DEEEP DEEEJAAAYZ (NOT NOT FUN, HEALING POWER, ESCAPADE, INVISIBLE CITY)
http://www.myspace.com/the-deeep-toronto

K70 Fallling Dowwwn Reasssembly of Slow Coaster

2011-03-24T13:12:00.006-04:00

http://soundcloud.com/the-deeep

DEEEP NEWS 2011

2011-01-12T17:27:00.000-05:00

So this:

should be arriving anyday now. though you can order straight from Amanda. We can't wait for the other 4 releases..so awesome to be involved with this great new label! We are also planning a 12"/tape release party in late february. More details to come!

The Deeep are also playing a show (with all members, still so mad we got snowed in and missed the tape release, but heard ISLA slayed SOLO!) on January 29th at the gorgeous Music Gallery (this time inside) for a Fundraiser that is close to our heart. Our dear pal Neil Haverty has been diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Though he is in great spirits and will make it through, an all day party has been planned in his honour!

The C is for Cure : Fundraising Extravaganza

Matinée Show

Doors 3:00pm
Donate What You Can - $10 suggested donation - (or just show your evening ticket if you're tapped)

3:30 pm Lake Vernon Drowning http://www.myspace.com/andrewbarker
4:00 pm Steven McKay http://www.myspace.com/stevenmckayandyou
4:30 pm The Deeep http://www.myspace.com/healingpowerrecords
5:00 pm Kith & Kin http://www.myspace.com/kithandkintrio
5:30 pm Snowblink http://www.myspace.com/snowblink

6:00 - 7:00 Snack Break

Evening Show

Doors 7:00pm
$20 in advance and at door (you will need to show your ticket to enter)

7:30 pm Evening Hymns http://www.myspace.com/eveninghymns
8:30 pm Austra http://www.myspace.com/austra
9:30 pm Timber Timbre http://www.myspace.com/timbertimbre

for more info..

Reggae Covers Vol 1 Cassettes are in !

2010-11-30T18:36:00.001-05:00

Reggae Covers Vol 1 : 80's and 90's hits covered in a reggae style
mixed by VC - available from Healing Power Records
$5 cassettes

For orders & shipping calculations please email helix.ingo.powers@gmail.com
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Holding Back the Years - Earl 16
Billie Jean / Mama used to Say - Shinehead
Ooh La La - LJM
Night and Day - Wayne Wonder
Careless Whisper - Thriller U
Whip Appeal - Foxy Brown
Real Love - Kelly Makeda
Murder He Wrote - Worl a Girl
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One in a Million - Razah
Shake it off - Kelly Makeda
Sorry - Foxy Brown
I'd Die Without You - Wayne Wonder
Rum Shaker - Nardo Ranks
Save the Best for Last - Singing Sweet
Take a Bow - Bobby Crystal
Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
victoriacheong.blogspot.com

THE DEEEP - LIFE LIGHT c40 [NNF214] + SHOW.

2010-11-22T20:34:00.000-05:00

NOW AVAILABLE FROM US OR FROM THE COOLEST COUPLE AROUND aka NOT NOT FUN. -->> 5 BONES.

We will be officially releasing this (and NTW, NTF c50) on December 14 @ TRANZAC with a show put together by Man Made Hill. Elfin Choirs (Colin solo) will also be performing. poster and a possible addition to come.

NOT THE WIND, NOT THE FLAG - LIVE @ 6 NASSAU c50 [HPR07]

2010-11-22T20:14:00.009-05:00

AVAILABLE NOW FROM US/THEM OR LOCAL SHOPS -->> 5 BONES.

http://soundcloud.com/healing-power/sets/not-the-wind-not-the-flag-live

Colin Fisher & Brandon Valdivia's Freedom Jazz//Global Psych//Face Melt duo is back with another release (think this is the forth sooo far). 4 un-named, mostly acoustic instrumentation that leads you through forests and valleys of bliss n' joy till you reach the edge of earth. Jump off or float above. Either way this is one hell of an epic ride!

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check the very awesome review from Foxy Digitalis and local scene writer and lover, Bryon 'HazyComet' Hayes!!

Not the Wind, Not the Flag, “Live at 6 Nassau”

March 17, 2011

First, an excerpt from “The Gateless Gate,” a collection of Zen koans compiled in the 13^th century:
Two monks were watching a flag flapping in the wind. One said to the other, “The flag is moving.” The other replied, “The wind is moving.” Huineng overheard this. He said, “Not the wind, not the flag; mind is moving.”

Colin Fisher and Brandon Valdivia are two of Toronto’s most active and broad-minded improvisers. Both of these stalwart players are actively engaged in a variety of projects that encompass a wide swath of the musical landscape. As a duo, they embrace many of our world’s cultures with a deep sense of reverence, seeking out instruments whose origins lie far from this mall-filled, highway-lined continent we call North America. Their ethno-jazz offerings are always ear-pleasing, and a Not the Wind, Not the Flag live show is not to be missed.
This cassette comes courtesy of the relatively young Healing Power imprint and features four extended jams laid to tape by Toronto’s resident underground producer, James Anderson. Each track is built around a percussive keystone – courtesy of Valdivia – accompanied by either wind or string-based improvisations from Fisher. The percussion is loose and roiling, but never totally boils over into blatant histrionics – always calm and collected, Valdivia proves his mastery over whatever instrument he’s playing. Fisher’s melodies wrap vine-like around whatever lies in their path, always growing and seeking out new directions to travel. As the duo commune with their surroundings, joyful tones emanate from within them. Their music is pure spirituality: untainted and achingly beautiful.

HEALING POWER
10/10

100% SILK 12"

2010-11-12T20:57:00.002-05:00

THE DEEEP - MUDDY TRACKS TEASER from 100% Silk.

So our pal Amanda Brown (Pocahaunted, LA Vampires, NNF) dreamed up a new 12" dance label and has commissioned The Deeep to remake/remix our jam MUDD (from the new tape Life Light on NNF). We Send many loves & thank yous to Brandon Hocura (Vowls, Grand Am, Polyphasic Recordings, Invisible City Sound System) for producing this project (also turning one hell of an epic dub journey of a remix!). We also snagged twisted party electro wunderkind Guy Dallas for a 2 minute (that's how he rolls, short and killer, no filler) bliss out!

Amanda also surprised us once again with this trailer she made! Our minds are totally blown!

update:

WE STILL HAVE A FEW!

GET IN TOUCH

helix.ingo.powers@gmail.com

NEW SEASON>NEW TRACKS>NEW RELEASES>

2010-10-19T23:02:00.000-04:00

VC's REGGAE COVERS VOL.1 c60 now available from us directly or at dj/live gigs (aka this Sat @ Garrison, i'll be spinning with Brandon & Fri OCt 29 VC & Isla do their ESCAPADE throw-down @ Holy Oak)

also check out THREE new tracks from upcoming releases..

Not The Wind, Not The Flag - Track 4 (forthcoming Live @ 6 Nassau c50)

aaand..

The Deeep - Dream (a re-versioned mix of the original Dream that was up, from forthcoming Life Light c40 on the almighty Not Not Fun) = http://www.myspace.com/healingpowerrecords

also solo jam that's actually not a Deeep jam, but a KOZMOS jam...Hazy was kind enough to post this on the revamped Foxy D site! = http://www.foxydigitalis.com/foxyd/?p=1454

KEEP YR EYES PEELED FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL HEALING POWER POTLATCH THIS DECEMBER!!

pure vibes and pure love.
best
dub-u-gee

SUN SALUTATIONS & HP NEWZ

2010-08-30T17:19:00.000-04:00

Mostly this is a reminder for me..but here is a list of stuff in the works...

- Not The Wind, Not The Flag CS45 that's too long for LP! (release party Sept 23rd!)
- Andy & Jonathan MS20 collabo CS60!
- VC's CS60 mix!
- planning da 2nd HP LP! (will keep it secret for now)
- Autumn Party!
- The Deeep Tape & 12" coming soon from our cali pals NotNotFun.

Also keep yr eyes and ears open for our Invisible City parties happening here and there, now and then.

Stay fresh and keep in touch..
- best
wolfg

Elixir #3

2010-07-10T16:38:00.000-04:00

SHOPS ON 33 - Selected by Kanada 70

Kanada 70 - Shops On 33 mixtape by healing power recordables

The actual cassette (w/ hand-written tracklist) will be available to be lent out from Double Double Land's library once it gets underway from June 2010 on, but the gist of it is that it's a walking audiotour of a few of my favourite record stores here in Toronto, soundtracked by vinyl finds bought from each of them (listening on the tape to what I at some point bought at the previous store visited while on the way to the next shop).

The itinerary is loosely timed to match up with walking times to each record store from the previously-visited one.

Here's the tracklist:

1) Go shopping at ROTATE THIS (songs to listen to on the way to Cosmos West):
General Strike - My Body
Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (Version on 33)

2) Go shopping at COSMOS WEST (songs to listen to on the way to She Said Boom!):
Garrett's Crew - Nasty Rock (Inst.)
The J.B.'s - Rock Groove Machine (on 33)

3) Go shopping at SHE SAID BOOM! (songs to listen to on the way to Around Again):
S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
Donald Byrd - Design A Nation

4) Go shopping at AROUND AGAIN (songs to listen to on the way to Play de Record):
Les McCann - Poo Pye McGoochie (And His Friends)
Thin Lizzy - Showdown
Paul Simon - Late In The Evening
Steve Hillage - Before The World Was Made (on 33)

5) Go shopping at PLAY DE RECORD (songs to listen to on the way to Yonge/Dundas, where you'll cry once the tape is done and the walk sign is on for all crossings):
Work It To The Bone - LNR

HPP2 PHOTOS

2010-06-04T09:51:00.001-04:00

HEALING POWER ELIXIR #2

2010-05-11T16:31:00.000-04:00

Maximum Pleasure:
By Randy Gagne

A Non-Stop Disco Bump uploaded from the personal vinyl stash of Mr. Man Made Hill.
Featuring all Golden 70's Classics designed to induce Maximum Bodily Pleasure.
Go Party in the Street now.
MAXIMUM PLEASURE - mix by Randy Gagne by healing power recordables

HEALING POWER PICNIC 2 MAY 29

2010-05-11T15:49:00.000-04:00

An afternoon food, fun and music under and around The Humber Bay Arch Bridge

All starting at noon till dusk!

Featuring:

Aimee Dawn Robinson (Smaller Than Usual)
Allison Peacock (Live Psychic Transmission)
Discolored Festooning (With the Baby Birch Trees)
Dodo Baji (Liquid Sheets of Ecstasy)
The Deeep (Psychedelic Tripped Hop)
Earth House (Smooth as Ice)
Guy Dallas (Smoked Out Casio Jams)
Hoover Party (Sine Waves, Together)
Not The Wind, Not The Flag (Toronto Folk Music)
Toddler Body (Synth Lobotomies+Harsh Lizardscapes)
Under Heaven (Down-Tempo Blues)

+ ROAMING CASSETTE DJ's & DRIFTWOOD

BRING FOOD! & WATER! (but keep yr 'other stuff' well concealed)

there are washrooms close by as well!

HEALING POWER ELIXIR #1

2010-04-09T21:01:00.000-04:00

A mix of 80's and 90's reggae covers from Vic's private reserve - mixed from cassette tapes, records, mp3s, youtube jams and more...
Variety in sound quality is da spice of life!
SORRY IS ALL THAT - mix by VC by healing power
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE - click that downward pointing arrow on the right side of the player

OH YEAH!

2010-03-23T14:13:00.000-04:00

LISTEN HERE:
HEALING POWER RECORDS
MAN MADE HILL

HEALING POWER PICNIC 2 coming late may!

2010-03-23T13:41:00.000-04:00

2008 poster by JGar (Halo Halo)

CONFIRMED LINE-UP TO COME!

PUZZLE ANSWERS RELEASE PARTY! (holy shit it looks so good!)

2010-03-19T03:34:00.000-04:00

THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH 2010 at THE BOAT (158 Augusta Ave) - 9pm

MAN MADE HILL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLHa19k9Ynw)
Randy Gagne of Disguises, Toddler Body & Cave Dudes, pumps out the solo jams! Celebrating his first LP out on Bennifer Editions/Healing Power, this will be the ultimate avant-dance party. Randy mixes oscillated drum beats & synth textures, with heavy bass & vocals that fall somewhere between rapping and an infomercial spokes person. Expect dance beats that mutate, distort, slam down & snap back up, plus songs about existing, real kops and putrified flesh. One of Toronto's best kept secrets. Don't sleep on this

PANTS & TIE (http://www.myspace.com/pantsandtie)
Toronto Electro-soul trio. Bleeps & bloops maxed out to make a funk/soul nostalgia trip. Vocals full of energy & raw grit bounce around the register with the electronic grooves, as the guitar distorts out just the right amount. For fans of Bush of Ghosts, minimalist soul.

DANIEL FRANCIS DOYLE (http://www.myspace.com/danielfrancisdoyle)
One man band from Austin, TX plays it all guitar, drums, bass, keys, all put together in a loop station math equation. Daniel creates hyper honest songs, with a spazz-rock vibe, cluttered drums & guitar leads way to simple choruses that keep things moving. Good tunes, nicest dude, dig it.

J FM (http://www.myspace.com/jessefrankmatthews)
Solo noise/electronic sound masher, creates dubbed out psychedelic soundscapes. Relaxo record & found sound mash ups. For fans of GFR, genders, learning about life, wolf eyes. Get here early to get down.

Plus DJ Sylvermayne spinning all night long!

$7 at the door.

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=354139999217

New Toronto Works!

2010-03-03T11:58:00.000-05:00

New Toronto Works 2010

High Spirits

Curated by Yuula Benivolski, Victoria Cheong and Jimmy Palferro