I am going w/songs that to the best of my knowledge we haven't discussed before. Here is my next contribution:
I like this song because it has a cool sound and beat. I also love how the lyrics express the frustration of knowing that things aren't right in the country, but aren't really sure which is the best way to invoke change. I think that is a dilemma that many of us face. We know that this s... is bad, but damn man, how do we fix it.
This song captures it in a hauntingly, powerful style.
when i'm feeling down, i admitted run to Enya. this song is just....make it hits my soul. i can't explain it. i love it and i can't imagine life without knowing this song:
yea, it's Enya.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
This is also off what is arguably their best album, 'A Space In Time' (the one before it, 'Cricklewood Green, is also brilliant). Nevertheless this was recorded while at their creative peak and this record is superb from start to finish.
Edit: replying about Ten Years After -"I'd Like To Change The World"
It's crazy, because I love both Enya and Pink Floyd.
I love Frank Sinatra and The Temptations.
I love BB King and Carol King.
I don't know, bro.............but music can move you.
And do you know what I wish? I wish we could cuss on music and sports threads. Not cussing to insult anyone, but it's hard to express how good some music is w/out certain words. You know what I'm sayin'? LOL
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
...but it's hard to express how good some music is w/out certain words. You know what I'm sayin'? LOL
who.df you talkin' to? You should hear us backstage. Sailors would blush. Here's what an 'earthy' bunch we are.
[Inside story]:
So, one of our yearly gigs is to play this variety-type concert for the kids at Central Catholic High. One of their benefactors bequeathed this mini-fortune to ensure that the kids get to experience classical music. Every Spring, we set up at center court in their gym and play this loudass, honky 45 min rundown of worn-out cliches. It smells, but it sells.
We have a triage-style rehearsal, get a 45 min break and then we're on. TCC provides a break room with light refreshments between gigs.
I pick up my sandwich, and grab a chilled bottle of water. Sit down, look at the bottle. Brand name: 'Deja Blue.' Without thinking, I blurt this out: "Deja Blue... sounds like the stage name of someone who specializes in Polework." And now, it's on. The entire table takes part in the game: "what would your porn star name be?"
Came around to our side of the table. My stand partner: "Rock Johnson." Now, it's Clemmy's turn.
"At the bank, they call me Mr. Hammer. All my ladies call me- Jack."
And the last one: one of our ladies. She's one of the glamourpuss girls in the squad... and is known for exuding style, class, and a "you can fantasize all you want, but never have me" air, without ever being pretentious. (It's a devastating combo.) So she has this quirky little smile at the corner of her lips. She waits until the 'Jack Hammer laffest' dies down and all eyes had turned to her. She looks me dead in the eye, pauses then says, with a clipped, aristocratic tone:
"I rather think would name myself ... Cherry Turnover."
How about favorite TV theme songs (different thread?):
1 - Taxi 2 - Hill Street Blues 3 - Sanford and Son
Etc.
Welcome Back Kotter Who's the Boss Step by Step Fresh Prince of Bel Air Cheers
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Jeudy is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Tillman is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Ford are split in the backfield as Flacco takes the snap ... Here we go."
The other thing w/cuss words is that you can use them [especially in music and sports] to have a completely different meaning than how they are generally regarded.
For example, I remember in the Nina Simone thread, I said something like "the ________ can really get down." That was a compliment. Or, say you are playing some hoops, and you say "Man, that dude is a _________ ___________!" You can't be any more complimentary than that.
LOL..........I love language and I'm just playing around. I hope no one is offended.
Go to YouTube, find Branford Marsalis' interview in that documentary on the making of Sting's 'Dream of the Blue Turtles' joint.
[Branford]: "So when I see him, I go up to him and say: 'Sting- man.... your music's a [insert hyphenated here]!'... and he says:
[Branford emulates Sting's stiff British accent]: 'Well... I've never heard it described quite like that...' "
Sting had a 'cultural learning curve' when he first signed on Branford, Omar Hakim, Kenny Kirkland and Darryl (The Munch) Jones-
Sting spent 2+ years of his life collaborating and performing with Branford. Here's an example of how well they worked together:
Branford's fills not only emulated sting's voice and register, they finished his sentences. And that soprano sax solo he takes at 2:42 is the reason I laugh at Kenny G.
Those 2 together BROKE the boundaries between Jazz & Pop.
This clip could have found a home in the thread as a stand-alone, without the background context.
I Loved The Police from Day One. What other band (besides perhaps Steely Dan) could distill a groundbreaking novel by Vladimir Nabokoff into a 3-minute pop epic (Don't stand So Close To Me)?
[Branford]: "So when I see him, I go up to him and say: 'Sting- man.... your music's a [insert hyphenated here]!'... and he says:
[Branford emulates Sting's stiff British accent]: 'Well... I've never heard it described quite like that...' "
Sting had a 'cultural learning curve' when he first signed on Branford, Omar Hakim, Kenny Kirkland and Darryl (The Munch) Jones-
rofl
LOL..........that's funny. And that brings to mind some conversations I have had w/people who are from foreign countries and have learned English as a second, third, fourth, or fifth language. Without thinking, I throw out some slang or cuss words used as figurative language and the look on their faces is priceless. Trying to explain the intent might even be funnier.
Oh, one more thing. I think that sax solo started at about the 1:30 mark. Branford is a true _________-__________!
I've been floating around YouTube for a while enjoying covers of every song I like too.
One more from my boy John Frusciante (Carvel):
And some more covers...
I enjoy watching YouTube covers because it gives me a different taste of the same song while also proving how talented the original artist was that performed it. True talent always shines through.
“...Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
I just found this song today. I love it so much. How have I not heard of this band before?
Massive Attack are a GREAT band. They were hugely influential in England in the 90s. Their style of music was called 'Trip Hop' as it has psychedelic qualities but also has loops and beats and sometimes they would have some rapping. Most of these bands originated out of the west coast English city, Bristol. Some people think the main guy of MA is actually the stencil/graffiti artist, Banksy.
A couple days ago I posted a video of a band called Zero 7 who were very influenced by Massive Attack. If you like them check these two bands out:
Yes, I've heard of Portishead, but not yet the other one, thanks!
It reminded of these british friends I used to have. We were a circle of friends that gathered together to chat while the one guy did his internet radio. And he had a band, that made music like Massive Attack. I think his band went defunct, but it reminds me a lot of that.
His band was called The Unknownn (yes, 2 n's) and he went by "Stoney"
This was all back in the myspace days. A million years ago.
Myspace. Actually, what I liked about it was you could have music, visuals etc. Perfect for a band. But, the fact you had to insert the code was its major downfall. I remember signing up and immediately having my first friend. Tom giving me my thumbs up.
Can’t link videos because of language so here’s a very short list of songs I also love... 1) Picture Me Rollin- Tupac 2) You Can’t See Me- Tupac 3) All Eyes On Me- Tupac 4) the entire 2001 album by Dre 5) Peaches and Cream- Snoop
This doesn’t really fit the thread but I thought since the conversation slowed add I’d this in. For those that may not know Eric Clapton and Duane Allman jammed in the studio while Clapton was recording Derek and the Dominoes stuff. It was Duane’s slide guitar work that everyone has come to love in the song Layla. Duane also wrote the opening guitar work. He was 23 years old. It’s crazy sad to think what was lost when he died just a year later. He was only scratching the surface. Anyway. Here’s Duane and Eric jamming in the studio. Full band in tow just jamming away through incredible blues rifts. Two masters. In my mind, the best guitarist in the world... and Eric.
I've always like this song a lot. Was just a little kid when it came out for the first time and remember hearing it at the end of the Mission Impossible movie.
Also another one I really like it this tune by Bruce Hornsby and the Range. Remember hearing it on the radio in my Dad's car for the first time a really long time ago. I like it!
Also another one I really like it this tune by Bruce Hornsby and the Range. Remember hearing it on the radio in my Dad's car for the first time a really long time ago. I like it!
I’ve seen Bruce a few times. Most memorably in 1995 sitting in with the Grateful Dead in Charlotte. Incredible show. Then in 1995-96 after Jerry died I saw him at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus. Him solo with just a piano on stage. He took requests all night. Allowing us in the crowd to throw paper wads up on stage with song suggestions. He’d pick them up and play the ones he liked. Playing a lot of his originals but also a lot of Dead tunes. A great night of music.
How about favorite TV theme songs (different thread?):
1 - Taxi 2 - Hill Street Blues 3 - Sanford and Son
Etc.
For me, the best TV theme songs capture the essence of the shows they introduce. This is more difficult than most might think. Of your submissions, the best example of what I'm talking about is 'Sanford & Son.' That joint was written by Quincy Jones. He titled it: "The Streetbeater."
I know this intel because My Folks were huge fans of Q. I was too... he had enough classical structuring and wonderful arranging in his pieces to impress me, and more than enough "soul" to enjoy with the older gen and kids my age. This tune was on an album called "You Got It Bad Girl."
Years ago, I read an industry mag interview wherein Q told the story of 'The Streetbeater.' He was working on the YGIBG album, and got a call from the producers about this new show they were launching. A knock-off of a hit Britcom. "They wanted the theme to be funky and hip, but also a little bit corny. When they told me the show's premise, I decided to make it sound like the music was being made from objects found in a junkyard. We liked the final cut so much, we put it on the album."
As I was researching that Q quote, I stumbled upon this. In this one, he recounts it a bit differently:
In either case, it was super clever writing... and super-smart producing to hire Q for that gig, if you ask me.
To this day, "The Streetbeater" is one of the BEST theme songs of all time.
Rhythm shakers bass harmonica Ozark harp standard harmonica bass clarinet Fender Rhodes 78 amped with overdrive settings keyboard set to 'clavinet'
All Night Long quickly sky rocketed up my list as of late.
Check out their full length albums...there are better songs on them than that hit. The first three are all worth picking up ('Tons of Sobs', S/T, 'Fire & Water'). 'Highway' is ok too, but not as good as the others. Original UK pressings have gone up significantly in price, especially the self titled/"star woman" 2nd one. But they have all been repressed and are easy to get. If you like Free, it's also worth picking up Bad Company's first couple albums. Especially their 1st.
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