What are you listening to? (VOL VI)

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Originally posted by winkyincanada:

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Now this is more like it..............

I just saw the latest video she did with Beyonce. Horrible song and the video is a cheap Tarantino rip off, very disappointing IMO.

Concur. This "artist" is unlistenable. Don't even get me started on the garbage that is the Black Eyed Peas.

I actually like Beyonce, some of the work of the Black Eyed Peas and am not familiar enough with Lady Gaga to pass judgement, but that particular video just rubbed me the wrong way.

Awesome mono-needledrop:

a new japanese pressing has arrived on the black stuff. Quite my favourite JT album.
james

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

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Originally posted by winkyincanada:

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Originally posted by MilesSmiles:

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Originally posted by Diccus62:
Now this is more like it..............

I just saw the latest video she did with Beyonce. Horrible song and the video is a cheap Tarantino rip off, very disappointing IMO.

Concur. This "artist" is unlistenable. Don't even get me started on the garbage that is the Black Eyed Peas.

I actually like Beyonce, some of the work of the Black Eyed Peas and am not familiar enough with Lady Gaga to pass judgement, but that particular video just rubbed me the wrong way.

Had to look it up as I've successfully avoided everything she's done and hadn't seen it - eww. Already parodying herself, I give the Lady a year, tops. At least it picks up a little when B shows up, I suppose, but not one of Jonas Åkerlund's finest efforts.

Still, it looks a good year for hyperreal, long and crazy videos. Just for winky, here's the Black Eyed Peas latest: Imma Be Rocking That Body.* Two songs for the price of one, and Fergie's (unintentional) Sarah Palin impression makes me smile. For the impatient, it starts around six minutes in.

(* Munch, It was after seeing that video and noticing yet another sample of Think (About It) that I dug out the Lyn Collins album you ordered from HMV a while back.)

On not very good vinyl, methinks I'll not buy anymore from Wax Factor:-


This one seems OK though:-

In anticipation of hearing the new release, working through Sade's back catalogue.

Lover's Rock on CD.



All the following on the black stuff over the weekend:

Diamond Life



Stronger Than Pride



Promise

Sonata's 28 & 29

Miles Davis - Kind of Blue.

Being someone who is just starting out... does anyone have any thoughts on where I should go after KoB? Thankyou - I'm sure there is a huge amount of Jazz out their that I will love but I just don't understand (yet) contemporary stuff.

Cheers,

Robert

Pavement on MySpace

Just going to order Quarantine the Past: the Best of Pavement [VINYL]

Genesis 'BBC Master DAT 1972'


In Concert BBC Paris Theatre, London, UK. March 2, 1972
1 Intro
2 Fountain Of Salmacis
3 Intro
4 Musical Box Story
5 The Musical Box
6 Intro
7 The Return Of The Giant Hogweed

Sounds Of The Seventies, BBC, London, UK. September 25, 1972

8 Twilight Alehouse
9 Get 'Em Out By Friday
10 Watcher of the Skies


Gensis 'Foxtrot' (original CD release)

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Originally posted by Lontano:
It's been a while - just superb.

If you like that you should try this one

Katatonia - Night Is the New Day

/m

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Originally posted by Honeyquince:
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue.

Being someone who is just starting out... does anyone have any thoughts on where I should go after KoB? Thankyou - I'm sure there is a huge amount of Jazz out their that I will love but I just don't understand (yet) contemporary stuff.

Cheers,

Robert

There have been quite a few threads if you have a quick look through past threads, all very helpful, especially for Miles Davis as there are some real experts on his music and jazz in general here.

For a start here a a CD very similar to 'Kind of Blue':

Julian cannonball Adderley 'Somthin' Else'

I would also say try Thelonious Monk 'Monk's Music', Art Blakey and the Jazz Messangers' Moanin', Charles Mingus 'Mingus Ah Um'.

If you want to try electric jazz/fusion, a gentle start is Miles Davis 'In a Silent Way', very similar feel to the 'lazy' 'Kind of Blue', but with electric instruments. If you want something funky, try Herbie Hancock 'Head Hunters'.

There will be lots of other helpful suggestions I am sure.

Here are a couple of threads to start with.
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...981952614#9981952614
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...462936817#9462936817
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...211926301#9211926301

The cover illustration is from Paul Whitehead, the original artist for the Genesis and VDGG covers of the early 70's.

The sound is excellent, pre-FM BBC master. Looks like I will be down in London at the end of the month.

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Originally posted by munch:
On 180g black stuff.

Great choice, played it yesterday evening on CD.

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Originally posted by JamieL_v2:

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Originally posted by Honeyquince:
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue.

Being someone who is just starting out... does anyone have any thoughts on where I should go after KoB? Thankyou - I'm sure there is a huge amount of Jazz out their that I will love but I just don't understand (yet) contemporary stuff.

Cheers,

Robert

There have been quite a few threads if you have a quick look through past threads, all very helpful, especially for Miles Davis as there are some real experts on his music and jazz in general here.

For a start here a a CD very similar to 'Kind of Blue':

Julian cannonball Adderley 'Somthin' Else'

I would also say try Thelonious Monk 'Monk's Music', Art Blakey and the Jazz Messangers' Moanin', Charles Mingus 'Mingus Ah Um'.

If you want to try electric jazz/fusion, a gentle start is Miles Davis 'In a Silent Way', very similar feel to the 'lazy' 'Kind of Blue', but with electric instruments. If you want something funky, try Herbie Hancock 'Head Hunters'.

There will be lots of other helpful suggestions I am sure.

Here are a couple of threads to start with.
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...981952614#9981952614
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...462936817#9462936817
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...211926301#9211926301

Thanks for the ideas Jamiel and for not shouting me down! I'll have a look through the threads and take it from there.

Best wishes,

Robert

On vinyl:-



Might give that DG a play next.

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Originally posted by Honeyquince:

Thanks for the ideas Jamiel and for not shouting me down! I'll have a look through the threads and take it from there.

Best wishes,

Robert

Hi Robert

I have nearly always found this forum is very generous in helping people explore new music. Members don't play at musical superiority, but are happy to advise and guide others on the music they love.

When starting with a new genre of music like jazz, classical, or even contemporary forms like electronic, or metal, it can be quite daunting by the amount of choice available, and this is a great place to get it.

Sometimes one person's favourite might not be yours in the end, but I have certainly found many useful suggestions here. There are many people here who are very knowledgeable about jazz, old and new.

I hope you enjoy exploring jazz, it can be very rewarding.

A couple more threads worth looking at are the very lively discussions started by Mike Eschman questioning the 'death of jazz'.
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/9202941827

http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/9202941827

On CD:-