Schwump

Aphids In The Hall 7" (1976)


A1 Aphids In The Hall
B1 You're A Martian
B2 Home

Recorded February, 1974
Released September, 1976



Limited edition of 200 copies. There is apparently an entire LP of the same name that Ralph never released.
In the mid-70s one of The Residents travelled to Portland, Oregon, to meet an unusual radio show host by the name of Schwump. He had apparently attracted the band's attention when they heard about his all-frog opera, which he'd broadcast on his show.

The Residents invited him down to San Francisco to record an album in 1974. The result was a short work called Aphids in the Hall, with The Residents performing the backing instrumentation. The songs are not very Residents-like, presumably sounding more like Schwump's own work.

According to Ian Shirley in Meet the Residents Schwump was worried about the album being pirated, so he insisted that the initial release be limited to 200 copies. However, when The Residents complied with his wishes he then complained about them not pressing enough copies to give him the exposure he wanted. After that the band lost touch with him, and didn't hear anything more from him again except in 1993 when Schwump sent in the "Please send me more information about Ralph Records" card from his personal copy of the album.

While he was in San Francisco to record Aphids, Schwump helped The Residents out with their work as well. He acted in Vileness Fats, playing a black-faced Al Jolson midget singing Mammy.


http://rapidshare.com/files/253975400/Aphids_in_the_hall_7__.rar





A Light Among The Bumps (1992)


This is a re-issue of my first album ever.. originally available only on cassette. It has a narration surrounding more primitively -recorded songs, but is still good quality. The songs have been repeated in various forms in various other albums, but the conceptual sound of this CD is quite unique. Many songs here have not been heard before. Has a "surprise" encore ending!

01. Introduction
02. Fly Away, Baby
03. Once I Was An Apple - Bumps Version
04. Laugh At Yourself
05. The "Aware" Song - Bumps Version
06. Root Beer - Bumps Version
07. Crazy People - Bumps Version
08. Intro - When I Get Rich
09. When I Get Rich
10. The Beginning
11. Diamonds At The End Of My Mind
12. User Friendly
13. A Day In Los Angeles
14. March of the Megabumps - Bumps Version
15. You're A Martian - Bumps Version
16. Intro to Reality
17. Reality
18. Pickleparade - Bumps Version
19. I Swallowed My Pride - Bumps Version
20. I Got The Grrrs - Bumps Version
21. Closing Words
22. Encore


http://rapidshare.com/files/253965991/A_light_among_the_bumps.rar

missing track 8
http://rapidshare.com/files/254906030/Schwump_-_Intro_when_i_get_rich.mp3







Kick In The Butt (1999)


An album filled with fun and musical joy. It will be your favorite CD. As heard on Dr. Demento, The Larry Elder Show.

My most popular CD. This album is very special. Not only have the title song, "Kick In The Butt," and the song, "The Gardeners Coming Today," received national air play on The Dr. Demento Show, but "The Gardener.." has been made into a digital video short! Also, popular Los Angeles and syndicated talk show host, Larry Elder, has personally endorsed this CD! He loves "Kick In The Butt," and you will too! This may become your most-played CD!

01. Kick In The Butt
02. The Gardener's Coming Today
03. The 'Aware' Song
04. King In Heaven
05. Ballad in E7
06. Root Beer
07. Along Came You
08. Daisy Mae
09. Happy Ducks
10. You Just Can't Eat When You're Dead
11. I Got The Grrrs
12. You Drive Me Crazy When I'm With You
13. Karate Cat


http://rapidshare.com/files/253979583/Kick_in_the_butt.rar





Not For The Masses (2001)


Songs on this album are more eclectic; a little more "out there.." Thus, the title. "Crazy People: Original Version" dates back to 1972 and is the original recording. I promise, you have never heard anything like it! I Married a Girl From Mars," is one of my favorites. And "Village of the Spamed" combines the famous luncheon meat, with the classic Si-Fi movie from the 50's .... Village of the Damned!" Enjoy.

01. Perpetual Beasts
02. Village of the Spamned
03. Crazy People
04. Folack: Lost in Outer Space
05. Creepy Crud
06. I Married A Girl From Mars
07. Jungle Cats
08. Attack.. of the Tofu People!
09. March of the Mega-Bumps
10. Insects Take Over America
11. Crazy People: Original Version
12. Monsters


http://rapidshare.com/files/253990672/Not_for_the_masses.rar





The Big Green Sea (2001)


"My delightful childrens album! "Fishies in the Big Green Sea" has two guest artists, Verna Chilton and Dan Bullard. I Love You, You Love Me," is my favorite on the album. It is about living in a tree house with the one you love! "Pickleparade" is the them song from the Doo Dah Parade entry of the same name. Just a wonderful sounding CD for kids and adults who like to go to their " inner child," every now and then. This album always makes me smile...!"


http://rapidshare.com/files/255579204/The_Big_Green_Sea.rar


Aphids In The Hall CD (2003)


From the Contributor
Contains a re-make of the original song made famous by The Residents
This album has a classic song "Aphids in the Hall" which became an underground classic. It was originally recorded by Schwump and The Residents of San Francisco. Other great tunes on this CD are "Brains" with Patty DeFrancis and "I Have a Haunted Girl Friend" .. which is about Patty DeFrancis. I also love, "The Landlord Tenant Cha Cha Cha." What the heck.. they're all good!!


http://rapidshare.com/files/258139945/Aphids_in_the_Hall.rar



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