What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2017
On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.
Last year's thread can be found here:
Listened in car this afternoon, had not played it for many years, and I'd forgotten how good the first four tracks are on the whole, but the rest really seem more medicore.
An interesting album, but I also feel it's a bit contrived in general and too 'right-on' and preachy in places.
The nice find from this was always Oleta Adams, this was a great album at the time, though I preferred Brenda Russell's original Get Here I think:
Oooh hello, never heard of her before - I think I may be looking at her older releases:
(Qobuz CD quality streaming)
Jeff Anderson posted:Nick Lees posted:Jeff Anderson posted:Jeff Anderson posted:Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Doesn't leave much choice what to play next, from 1969:
Well, the YouTube video has been removed already, here is a link to the TV segment from earlier today:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/s...iful-music-together/
Sorry for the double post (padding). I need a break. Be well. Jeff A
Jeff,
Can I cheer you up with a vaguely related Stills/Collins fun fact?
Apparently the most played song by the Grateful Dead was Me And My Uncle.
It was written by John Phillips of The Mamas And Papas, though he didn't realise it. He started receiving royalty cheques for it and was mystified. When he asked his publisher what was going on, he was told that Judy Collins had recorded it and had credited him with it.
He still had no recollection of writing it, so he contacted Judy. She reminded him of a visit he made to her hotel in Arizona with Stephen Stills and Neil Young that involved heroic amounts of Tequila. In the small hours, well the worse for wear, she said that Phillips had switched on a tape recorder and made up the song on the spot, though he woke up with no memory of the event. She kept the tape and recorded the song.
He now says that each time a cheque arrives, he remembers composing it a bit more clearly.
Thank you, Nick. Very much appreciated. I love learning those kinds of things about the artists who have so profoundly affected my life. I was fortunate to see Judy Collins around 1968 at Cleveland Orchestra Hall. A hippie friend and I hitch-hiked from the small college we were attending about 60 miles away. I was surprised we got a ride. He was the first person I knew with a huge afro and I wore my only set of clothes - jeans, tie-dye- t-shirt and a buckskin fringed leather jacket. Life was so much different in those years. You know me well, my friend. Peace.
[@mention:4945617434166391] - enjoyable sub-thread. There are so many small colleges in Ohio even within 60-miles of Cleveland. For my own curiosity, which one did you attend?
Released 2002 - Crafted songs with Waits like melodies of jazz and folk structures. Love it. ????
Filipe posted:
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound - CD
A bit of loud is ok sometimes! Amazing opening! The power out revitalises after a while. They are a revelation! The lyrics are interesting! The guitar solo on track three is out of this world.
Phil
I should have said that the guitar solo on track 3 (Firth of Fifth) is performed by Steve Hackett. It is widely regarded as one of his best. Tony, I seem to remember, recommended his Tokyo concert CD featuring some Genesis work. Hackett’s technique was later copied by many others such as Van Halen and Brian May.
I tend to just listen and read later. A man thing like only reading the instructions if one has a problem.
Since listened to this CD quite a few times. The thing I like about Genesis is that there must have been a proper composition process that involved thinking about the way different sounds stimulate the brain. Even how the intonation of voice can make make a marked difference to the end result. This is one area where the better your system play the more rewarding the experience.
Phil
Released 1961 - A quality bop session Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! ????
Nice piece of Rodrigo to get the working week going - Playing on Compact Disc on Naxos
I am really struggling with this dreary overcast morning, so I am listening to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons performed by Nigel Kennedy and the English Chamber Orchestra. A truly sublime recording on CD.
Vinyl released 1999 - This is an excellent slice of Americana from Buddy Miller. Brilliant musicianship, high quality songwriting, instinctively tasteful production and singing. what more could one ask for. ????
Great best of Gurus Jazzmatazz series - Very mellow Hip Hop interwoven with Jazz - Playing on Compact Disc
Minh Nguyen posted:I am really struggling with this dreary overcast morning, so I am listening to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons performed by Nigel Kennedy and the English Chamber Orchestra. A truly sublime recording on CD.
Ming,
I also have this copy of The Four seasons and Nigel certainly puts his own flavour on it compared to all the other versions I have of it.Thanks for posting must give my Vinyl copy a play
Wishing you a good day
Cheers Ian
Tabby cat posted:Minh Nguyen posted:I am really struggling with this dreary overcast morning, so I am listening to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons performed by Nigel Kennedy and the English Chamber Orchestra. A truly sublime recording on CD.
Ming,
I also have this copy of The Four seasons and Nigel certainly puts his own flavour on it compared to all the other versions I have of it.Thanks for posting must give my Vinyl copy a play
Wishing you a good day
Cheers Ian
Ian, I follow your musical choices with much interest. There is a particular dynamism that Nigel imparts that is different to other recordings. Please let me know how it compares and I also wish you a good day. ATB Minh
It has been said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I am listening to the romantic interplay between violins: Romances 1 and 2 by Beethoven. Peformed by Yuhedi Menuhin with the Philarmonia Orchestra conducted by John Pritchard. Listening on CD and looking forward to lunch.
Filipe posted:Filipe posted:
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound - CD
A bit of loud is ok sometimes! Amazing opening! The power out revitalises after a while. They are a revelation! The lyrics are interesting! The guitar solo on track three is out of this world.
Phil
I should have said that the guitar solo on track 3 (Firth of Fifth) is performed by Steve Hackett. It is widely regarded as one of his best. Tony, I seem to remember, recommended his Tokyo concert CD featuring some Genesis work. Hackett’s technique was later copied by many others such as Van Halen and Brian May.
I tend to just listen and read later. A man thing like only reading the instructions if one has a problem.
Since listened to this CD quite a few times. The thing I like about Genesis is that there must have been a proper composition process that involved thinking about the way different sounds stimulate the brain. Even how the intonation of voice can make make a marked difference to the end result. This is one area where the better your system play the more rewarding the experience.
Phil
It is true that Firth of Fifth contains a beautifully constructed solo from Mr Hackett. It develops with direction and purpose unlike many guitar players who try to dazzle with emotionless technique. David Gilmour is another player who has recorded some well constructed solos. Guthrie Govan likewise - I would urge you to have a listen to his playing on Steven Wilson’s Raven album as well as the Hand Cannot Erase album.
Always enjoy this Emmy Lou Harris solo album from 1995 - Playing on Compact Disc on Elektra Records
Now Playing........
Hootie & the Blowfish - Fairweather Johnson
Streaming on NAS......... Kicking off the week this Monday morning with Hootie! Album released 22 year ago and still mighty fine today........
Now Playing........
Bruce Hornsby - Harbor Lights
Streaming on NAS......... Moving back 25 years to the release of Harbor Lights, perhaps my favorite album released by Bruce. One thing I am sure of, it is sounding mighty sweet this morning!
Compilation album of Linto Kwesi Johnson's Island Records tracks - Playing on Compact Disc on Island 1998 - A good mix of Dub Tracks and Lyric Track
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Boz Scaggs - Two Down Then Left
Streaming on TIDAL...... A little something from 32 years ago, and still sounding mighty fine! .......although Boz always sounds mighty fine.
seakayaker posted:Now Playing.......
Boz Scaggs - Two Down Then Left
Streaming on TIDAL...... A little something from 32 years ago, and still sounding mighty fine! .......although Boz always sounds mighty fine.
His best album IMHO ????
Chvrches - "Love Is Dead" (2018) First Listen