What are you listening to right now? (VOL II)

Sheryl Crow - Wildflower

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Originally posted by Diccus62:

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Originally posted by ROTF:


A little bit of Demis Roussos.

Please click here for some Demis at his most apocalyptic.

Remember hearing it at an impressionable age and thinking it should have been called 999, coz that's what I wanted to ring when I listened

Not bad Diccus. Danny Domestos or Demis as he is more well known once gave me a bottle of Ouzo for helping sell his wonderful Phillips discs. Hated the stuff as well as his records but that didn't stop me drinking it.

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Originally posted by ewemon:

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Originally posted by Diccus62:

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Originally posted by ROTF:


A little bit of Demis Roussos.

Please click here for some Demis at his most apocalyptic.

Remember hearing it at an impressionable age and thinking it should have been called 999, coz that's what I wanted to ring when I listened

Not bad Diccus. Danny Domestos or Demis as he is more well known once gave me a bottle of Ouzo for helping sell his wonderful Phillips discs. Hated the stuff as well as his records but that didn't stop me drinking it.

This doesn't sound like Demis that you all know and love - try the link - this is a rock opera and sounds like Focus meets Floyd, of sorts, based on the Book of Revelation. Please note there is no 'S' on revelation as any HMHB fan knows.

The players on 666 (The Apocalypse of John, 13/18) are Vangelis Papathanassiou (keyboards), Demis Roussos (bass guitar and vocals), Loukas Sideras (drums and vocals) and Anargyros Koulouris (guitar).

This is a double album from 1972 and was Vangelis's project created with lyricist Costas Ferris. It's an adaptation of Biblical passages from the book of the same name, but was experimental in its lyrics and composition. It contains a piece where Irene Papas tries to chant a mantra while in the throes of hysteria. It's an impressive display of Vangelis' ability to combine psychedelia, ethnic instruments, choral chanting, recitations, synthesisers and keyboards. 666 earned Vangelis an offer from Jon Anderson to join Yes following the end of Rick Wakeman - it didn't happen because of work permits.

This is Demis, but not as we know him.

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Thanks munch.That's a Sky+ job and skip through the JR bits.

I'd have to agree with that.

Handsome Family



Influenced by - Gentleman Jim Reeves, Hank Williams, Cole Porter, John Cage, Howe Gelb, noises in basements, John Coltrane, strangers at crossroads, abandoned graveyards, George Jones, stray dogs, hissing cats, Lithium Carbonate (1800mg daily), old men in windbreakers, old ladies in polyester turbans, the clenched fists of small children, Harry Smith and his ilk

Particularly like the reference to the Mood stabiliser

First record of the weekend ....

And now the second already ....

The Allman Brothers - Idlewild South Ultradisc II™ 24 KT Gold CD

after a (loooong) journey, finally (after having this on vinyl, but not being able to listen to for too long):

Haim, had to dig my way ALL the way back to this and think I will give it a try, soon.

Thanks for recommending to me !

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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:
In the car today:



Stefan,
I think that you might like that one.
Regards,
Haim

so ?
...

(received MY copy, today. couldn't wait for your verdict )

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:
... final ECM for the day ...

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Originally posted by sjust:
(received MY copy, today. couldn't wait for your verdict )

So what is your verdict Stefan?

Must be the CD I have played most times, over the last months: sistem, iPod, car, auditions. Always strikes me !

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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:


Between the Times

Knut Rossler-sax, alto flute
Johannes Vogt-baroque lute, synthesizer
Miroslav Vitous, double bass
Mani Neumeier, percussion

I forgot how good this music was. Adrian, thanks for pointing it out to me.

Haim

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Originally posted by Haim Ronen:


The Dowland Project 2008

John Potter, tenor
Milos Valent, violin, viola
John Surman, sax, bass clarinet, recorders
Stephen Stubbs, baroque guitar

All three ECM discs of the project are very good.

Regards,
Haim

...but don't work in the car, for some strange reason...

bring it with you to be played on the goddesses, please...

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Originally posted by mtuttleb:
Haim

I bought this earlier based on your recommendation

Looking forward to hearing it over the weekend

Cheers
Mark

Still with the Abercrombie / Towner, but coming uo next is the Rabo de Nube

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Originally posted by Lontano:

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Originally posted by sjust:
(received MY copy, today. couldn't wait for your verdict )

So what is your verdict Stefan?

In the Court of the Crimson King [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [HDCD]
King Crimson



One the the best Album Covers Ever!

Larry

 

Was "Fathers and Sons" Muddy Waters etc. Now "The Complete 1957 Recordings" Buddy Holly - great music to clear up to after a dinner party!

Toumani Diabate - The Mande Variations and it's absolutely beautiful.

Rich