Interactive Poll: The Acoustic Sessions
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Topic: Interactive Poll: The Acoustic Sessions
Posted By: Mila-13
Subject: Interactive Poll: The Acoustic Sessions
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 09:53
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German comedian, jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, author, film+theatre director, actor. This Austrian guy is a saught-after session musician, initially a metal guitarist he studied jazz guitar. THE ACOUSTIC SESSIONS Hello to everyone and welcome to the latest edition in this interactive
poll series! The poll this time is dedicated to acoustic music, performed by artists and bands who write their own music. Let’s explore
and enjoy the variety and beauty of acoustic music! These are the rules of the current poll 1. Acoustic music is basically any music that primarily features acoustic instruments as opposed to music where sound is produced through electric or electronic means. In order to guarantee a wider range of musical genres, the use of microphones for vocals, amps and a supporting bass guitar will be allowed. The important thing is that the acoustic musical instruments and the vocals - if there are any – come into their own. 2. You can suggest up to 3 songs. Acoustic music offers almost unlimited options. Please try to be as diverse as possible in
terms of musical style. Your songs shouldn’t be longer than 5-6 minutes, though. 3. Lesser-known artists and bands who are listed in PA are eligible (less than 50 reviews). General provisions Everybody can take part and nominate a song for
inclusion in this poll. Note: You must at least nominate an initial song
to reserve a slot on the poll. You only have to decide on your nominations
after a week. After everybody has announced their final
nominations, they are all put up for voting. Please do not vote before the poll
is declared open. Then you have 3 votes for your favourite.
Please don't vote for your own nomination. ENJOY & HAVE FUN!
Nominations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZckkhnoOn0&list=PLRF2N4J-pa5TfZRAnXcrsbYd3qEE3JWuQ" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZckkhnoOn0&list=PLRF2N4J-pa5TfZRAnXcrsbYd3qEE3JWuQ Suggestions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Mc2GhNxhc&list=PLRF2N4J-pa5QC8VN9sOTXOBoXaKU1VQNs" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Mc2GhNxhc&list=PLRF2N4J-pa5QC8VN9sOTXOBoXaKU1VQNs |
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 11:26
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OK, I'll jump right in, because I probably won't have many occasions this coming week to chime in... I was actually thinking of Die anarchistische Abendunterhalting, but I discovered (some time ago and to my surprise) that they are listed here on PA. So... First a French group named L'Attirail with mostly and mainly acoustic with guitars, banjo, ukulele, accordeon, clarinette, flutes, monochord, drums, vocals... Maybe you've heard their music before, because it is used in several films. This track for example also appears in Hiner Saleem's film My Sweet Pepper Land (which I recommend). L'Attirail - Goosebumps: ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 11:42
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And second, friends of mine. A generally rather festive group with an interesting mix of influences, and a rich instrumentation (accordion, vocals, saxophones, trumpet, clarinet, double bass, tuba, drums & percussion...). Les Madeleines - Que me importa: ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 11:52
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:05
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@Kees Thank you for joining the poll, Kees! Oh, I have watched that movie and I liked it as well. I was not aware of L'Attirail, at least not consciously. I've had a look at their discography and learned that they wrote i.a. the film score for 'Mon meilleur ami', a film that I have watched many times. I'm glad you introduced this group here! As for PA, normally I'm not restrictive but since this poll theme is very open I decided to avoid prog which can affect musical diversity. I don't see why your other group was included in the archives but I think that your current choice is equal to them, if not even better. |
Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:09
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I aimed for a variety of styles. I think this should do. 16 Horsepower was an alternative country and rock band from the 90s to early 2000s. This is from their first full-length album. 16 Horsepower - Black Soul Choir I posted some Korean Bands in Asian music poll as I am intrigued by the traditional instruments. This KEXP performance was recent and after that poll I think. Ak Dan Gwang Chil - Yeong Jeong Geo RI The full performance is on YouTube. Finally, an artist who I have brought up a few times before, jazz fusion bassist Jonas Hellborg. He did one album in 1991 playing acoustic bass guitar with jazz drumming legend Tony Williams and the Soldier String Quartet. Jonas Hellborg - Saut-E Sarmad |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:13
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:17
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NOTE Since I have already introduced a rule about the length of the songs (6 minutes) I decided to allow the selection of prog artists and bands with less than 50 reviews. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:18
yeah, lesser known prog is fine.
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Mila-13 wrote:Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:24
| That's good. I had completely forgotten that Hellborg is on PA. Album only has 7 ratings and no reviews. |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:28
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^Sorry did not see the restriction on PA bands |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:32
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:42
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I have changed the rules. Lesser-known bands from PA are eligible now (up to 50 reviews), there is a time limit of 6 min. though.
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:45
With the 6 minutes rule, my first song does not qualify, but I'll leave it there for you to listen because it's awesome.   I'll think of another song.
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Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:58
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Oh good, PA with few reviews... So here they are, with clarinet, violin, cello and accordion... On some albums they also have some electronics joining this instrumentation, but not on the track proposed here (from the album Eight Definitions, with 11 ratings and no reviews). Die anarchistische Abendunterhaltung (DAAU) - Werkende mieren (Working Ants): ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 12:59
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@Cristi It is awesome, and I would like to have it in. Do those guys have songs that are a little bit shorter, 7min or so? This one is a bit longer because it is a live performance, including some great improvisation.  |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 13:01
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 13:06
probably, I will look either for another song by them, or another artist. No rush, right? The poll is fresh out!
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 13:14
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@Cristi
Fresh from the oven! |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 14:26
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Lovely idea for a poll, Mila. Looking forward to hearing everyone's entries here. Here are my three: First up is Myrkur
Leaves of Yggdrasil from “Folksange” 2020 Emerging from the black metal field,
Amalie Bruun goes full Scandinavian folk here. Second, changed to an original, per original instructions is duo Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, performing Lisa's composition "Luna de Amor," here on harp and viola. Both are, incidentally,
multi-instrumentalists. (Out of Competition, due to 7 min. length) Van Morrison Astral Weeks Title Track 1968. This is an extraordinary recording, for those who only know Van Morrison through huge hits. It was released at a time when everyone was going full-on electric and it is primarily acoustic. Decidedly different from anything before or since, it remains always in my personal Top 10 recordings of all time.
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 15:06
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William D. Drake may be fairly well known around here (Ex-Cardiacs keyboarder listed on PA), but his stuff doesn't seem to pick up more than 10 ratings. He does some acoustic gigs that are charmingly devoid of any perfectionism. The original of this piece is on the Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr Blake album that has just one rating (and is devoted to his piano rather than the harpsichord used here). By the way kudos to Mila for opening with Helge!
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Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 15:35
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I have seen Trilok Gurtu live twice, the man is a revelation. Unfortunately it's hard to find something on the web that comes close to the world of sounds he can come up with during a 2h live gig. But this one has quite some magic, doesn't it? (Vignola) |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 19:23
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Tumi
Mogorosi: Gift of Three (ZAF-2014) Tumi
Mogorosi, is a drummer and composer from Johannesburg. He is one outstanding
representative of South Africa’s new jazz generation. This is a piece from his critically
celebrated debut album Project ELO, which I can highly recommend Danay Suárez ft. Roberto Fonseca: Preguntas (CUB-2017) Danay Suárez
is a musician from Havana and belongs to the inner circle of the new Cuban alternative scene. Thanks
to her talent, musical versatility which ranges from hip hop to jazz, and last but not least due to her sociopolitical
commitment she has gained attention in all Latin America and in Europe. This is
a song from her sophomore album Palabras Manuales that includes several collaborations.
For her song Prejuntas (eng. questions) she teamed up with the renowned Cuban jazz pianist
Roberto Fonseca. The song weaves an ethereal story of love and wonder, a deep rumination on life set to the backdrop of her Havana neighbourhood. Alexej Gerassimez ft. Nicolai Gerassimez: Piazonore (DEU-2015) A.G. is a German percussionist and composer from Essen. His repertoire includes contemporary classical music, jazz and minimal music whilst also performing his own works. As a soloist he is a guest with various internationally renowned orchestras in Germany and abroad. In addition, he has several side projects underway. Here he is performing with his brother Nicolai on piano, one of his original compositions, loosely inspired by Piazzolla's Liebertango. They also perform as a trio, together with their other brother Vassily on cello. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: January 30 2022 at 19:48
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Rodrigo y Gabriela - Diablo Rojo. The Spanish translation of "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome". Leo Kottke - The Train and the Gate/Vaseline Machine Gun Medley. One of my favorite slide guitarists. Michael Hedges - Ragamuffin. Gone far too early. Miss you Mike. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 06:22
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What an excellent selection of music this is! Already one of my favourite editions. You guys really rock!
 @Christian, how lovely of you to notice my opening acts. Helge is just one-of-a-kind! |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 11:40
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I will take part again. Seeing the current theme, I will most probably go for the Swedish folk music trio Skäggmansl*g.t. Ryttarpolskan efter Erik Ljung "Kusen" Polska från Enviken efter Röjås Jonas |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 11:41
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OK, what does PA have against the band name? It removes the vowels in the last part of the name by default and replaces them with a * and a dot... |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 12:02
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First Takes on Page One, first half: Mila: Helge
Schneider “Yes No Song” Upbeat with
saxophone and guitar duo to start. Piano
joins in, a piece with quite a sense of humour and two very adept musicians,
obviously having quite the fun time, as is the audience. Bernth “Acoustic vs Electric – Epic Guitar Battle!” Obviously a fine instrumentalist, first on
acoustic guitar, with some accompaniment, then the person switches to electric
guitar. He pairs himself with himself,
in different array, to further make the point between the styles. Level 3 acoustic, fantastic lead, showing the
versatility of both player and instrument.
More of a touch style in the electric here. To me, the acoustic shows up his talent at
the instrument more, electric does lend itself to speed like that, but
obviously, he’s talented either way you look at it. Kees: L’Attirail “Goosebumps” Completely different here, I love atmospheric/soundtrack type music. There is a plaintive beginning here, also a bit of a Western twangy sound, which suits the cover photo. It gets plinkies and more of the whangy guitar added in, and some accordion. A feeling of somewhere like Monument Valley is conjured up for me, with coyotes wailing. Les Madeleines “Que me importa” Here is more of a chanteuse in a smoky bar feeling, with accordion and oompahs, sultry vocal. Some kind of reed, or horn instrument adds interest. Moves from French to Spanish and becomes more so in feel as well. Interesting twist from the beginning. Cristi: Marius Preda Jazz Quartet “Swing 48” Swing style jazz combo expertly performs with rapid-fire jaw-dropping guitarist. Unusual to have a hammered dulcimer (or the like) in this kind of music, very cool to see that. He gets a solo too, extended one, at that, the Wildman! 😊 He also does a scat portion. The whole band is smokin’ hot. Ends with a little classical aside. Mircea Bodolan “Rănitul între linii” Much more laid back, lovely sonorous male vocal and acoustic guitar begins, some echo on the voice, but beautiful, sounds like a lullaby, perhaps, or a reflective tune. Lovely. Nicu Alifantis “Emotie de toamna” Sort of in the middle of the previous two, in pacing. This is lighthearted feeling, with lilting flute and another smooth male vocalist. Pretty, heavenly-sounding female chorus toward the end.Enjoyed all three, but your centerpiece is my fave here. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 13:43
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Thanks Nickie for your comments!
------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 13:45
 ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 14:01
It's about a wounded soldier dying and his last thoughts. I believe it was used in some movie, late 70s or so. I found a word by word translation of the lyrics, it's pretty decent, I can post the link if you want.
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 14:06
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 14:21
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ranitul-dintre-linii-wounded-between-lines.html" rel="nofollow - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ranitul-dintre-linii-wounded-between-lines.html "linii" means "lines' indeed, but it's the front line, as in war. Took me a bit to figure it out.  Also "linii" are the railroad lines", that's where he lays wounded, or so i thought. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 14:38
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ranitul-dintre-linii-wounded-between-lines.html" rel="nofollow - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ranitul-dintre-linii-wounded-between-lines.html "linii" means "lines' indeed, but it's the front line, as in war. Took me a bit to figure it out. Also "linii" are the railroad lines", that where he lays wounded, or so i thought. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 14:44
Just read looking for more info on the lyrics that it's a older poem by a poet that had fought in World war 1. Even more interesting.
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 15:26
Welcome back Anders, we missed you and the Nordic flair here! How are you and how is your music project going? |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 15:39
Thanks for your comments, Nickie! I'm glad that you noticed my opening acts, in fact that's what they are. I posted them for inspiration and for entertainment. My poll contributions you will find on the next page. |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 15:47
It has gone well, and so far I have five songs on YouTube and other platforms: Ingen tvivl (No doubt), Oktober (October), Jelling, 5:18 and Ikke min musik (Not my music).
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 15:58
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 15:59
Yes, I'd noticed...will take me another day or so to get to the next page, I do these in clumps, sort of, to have fresh ears each time. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 16:04
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This is just about as acoustic as it gets. THE PERCUSSION SHOW Presents : Body Percussion ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 16:08
That's great news, well done! Could you please post the link of your youtube channel once again? I can't find it right now. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 16:21
Wow, these guys are awesome! One of my options was a poll about rhythm and percussion. This is exactly that! |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 16:30
Sure: http://youtube.com/channel/UCDCPW7xF9x16IPSWzha-0Kg" rel="nofollow - http://youtube.com/channel/UCDCPW7xF9x16IPSWzha-0Kg
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 18:00
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@Mila: I just noticed my first selection was 7 minutes, I'd not read your addded rule yet while working up the post. Should I substitute, or can it stand, as it isn't a prog song (which I think you were trying to avoid prog epics), and my other 2 are quite short (especially for me, lol). Let me know. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: January 31 2022 at 18:14
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Ayii yayii yayii, however to vote on these! All fantastic so far. Here we go with Page One, second half, plus one addition. Kees: Die anarchistishe Abendunterhaltung (DAAU) “Werkend
mieren (Working Ants)” Sounds fun
already, with just the title. Syncopated
accordion and plucky cello and violin start this out. Clarinet adds a nice smoothness to the
clicky-clackies of the other instruments.
Discordance comes in about halfway through. Then all dies back for a moment, while the
clicky-clackies (the ants?) keep marching un-dissuadedly (if that’s a word)
along. Fun, and
my fave of yours here. George: 16 Horsepower “Black Soul Choir: Begins with banjo picking and a mountain-style singer (makes me think of the eeriness of the Appalachian sound…or could be the inclusion of banjo). Interesting production with the echo and sparsity. Kinda gives me chills in a good way. Oddly charismatic lead singer. I like this one. Ak Dan Gwang Chil “Yeong Jeong Geo RI” I, too, enjoy the traditional instruments. Front people are all women, chanting in a round, then crashy symbols, drum and a bowed instrument, a zither-like one as well, then those discordant horns and flutes come blaring in. Absolutely fascinating sounds and hypnotic as heck. Dang! Jonas Hellborg “Saut-E Sarmad” Now a complete change of pace. Jazz combo sound, moving forward quickly with some fluent bass. Love the flowy whatever-it-is that comes in, underpinning the sound from time to time. Enjoyable, but the first two, hit my what-the-heck-was-that-wild-stuff spot. timothy leary: Blue Effect “Little Wing” Trio of guitarists with a drummer, middle guitarist sings quite capably. Beautiful cover of one of Hendrix’s signature tunes. It certainly plays as well acoustic as electric, to me, indicating a stellar composition. Nice acoustic lead and they build the song perfectly. Well done! And welcome to these polls. Chris Rodrigues & the “Angels in Heaven” Another mountainy song, banjo and spoons, nice. This is Delta/Appalachian/blues kind of music, complete with raspy vocalist. Perfect setting on the porch, love watching the woman play along. Steve’n’Seagulls “Thunderstruck” Bluegrass madness here, with some more spoons, to boot. A train song, clicks right along, like going down those tracks. Love the anvil! I think for sheer inventiveness with the instruments and the tight vocals, this is my fave of yours. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 00:56
Ok, I will. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 01:17
A cool version, indeed! Is this one of your submissions? Do these guys have any original songs or at least a cover of a less known song, since this is basically about artists who are performing their own music. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 12:59
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Okie dokie, here we go with Page 2 and the first up on Page 3: Mila: Tumi
Mogorosi “Gift of Three” Moving on to an
acoustic jazz combo, there are some very high (vocals?) notes atop laid back
horns and drum, a steady bass underneath it all. Sax comes to the fore, for a solo that
continues to the end, with the shrill vocal thing returning, and taking it out
on a deeper note at the end. Danay Suárez ft. Roberto Fonseca
“Preguntas” Swirlies at the front, and a vocal sound, then piano. Plaintive
sort of sound to the tune. Not sure what
it’s about, but I like the wistful and reflective tone. Alexej Gerassimez ft. Nicolai Gerassimez “Piazonore” Jazz here, with vibes and piano. Picks up the pace after a short intro. Vibraphonist quite adept with the mallets, I
love the piano parts to this. Mostly
fast-paced throughout. Danay was my
favourite of yours here. Christian: William D. Drake “To My
Harpsichord” As expected, the lovely
sounds of harpsichord along with some other trad instruments (def a hurdy
gurdy, not sure what the others are in the vid, maybe an oboe there?) As you know, I have a soft spot for this kind
of stuff. This is in a Baroque sort of
style, with everyone joining in on the lalalas.
So very ornate and pretty. The
break into a more Renaissance style and
get avant with it, about halfway in.
Trilok Gurtu “Vignola” Indian fusion sort of sound, from the
opening. Chanting, steady beat and some
whistles come in, very hypnotic, with also some bowed instruments. Very, very pretty indeed. So far, I like both, but prefer the first. Greg (Dark Elf): Right off the bat, I am familiar with all three of your choices, but probably not the pieces. Lots of fireworks here. Rodrigo y Gabriela “Diablo Rojo” More fast-paced music here, jazzy/Flamenco styling, adept as all heck, which this pair are known for. Percussive center section., then back to the main melody. No overdubbing here, folks, it’s live! Excellent choice! Leo Kottke Definitely a king of guitar. “The Train and the Gate/Vaseline Machine Gun Medley” Another lightning-fast player, here on 12-string slide guitar. Always enjoyable, and perfection in motion, Mr. Kottke. I do remember the second part, but never heard the first part of the presentation here. Michael Hedges “Ragamuffin” Here in his signature style, with lots of percussive work on the guitar body. Never got the chance to see him live, thankfully there are lots of live recordings to enjoy, RIP. He makes something very hard and inventive look easy. This is my fave here. Anders: Ryttarpolskan efter Erik Ljung "Kusen" Here is upbeat and complex fiddles starting off in unison. You can just see the glaring white snows and feel your face getting red from the cold! Polska från Enviken efter Röjås Jonas Here is another in similar vein, but darker in tone. Maybe they are getting close to a deep forest in the snow. This one I prefer over the first, but both are lovely. And good to see you back! JD: The Percussions Show Presents “Body Percussion” Very fun video, the way they all join in and are having so much fun! Very cool when they add in the chanted vocals. Love it! ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 16:06
Thunderstruck is song with no boundaries it seems. I had a post a few years back of different versions (including Steve 'n' Seagulls), but not all acoustic. Here are a few others, out of competion. to skim through. Got to have the 2Cellos version. And bagpipes with Gordon Duncan. Fingerstyle guitar with Luca Stricagnoli. "Lounge metal" from Hellsongs. And I could go on. |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 17:26
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I don't think we've had anything of the spectacular Urban Sax yet (I think Logan mentioned them at some point), here's from when they were still 100% acoustic. "Fractions Sur Le Temps - Part Three" |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 19:26
Thanks for your comments, Nickie! Always appreciated. As for the vibraphone/piano duo, I guess that you liked the piano parts because they are in fact closer to classical music than jazz. Nicolai G. is basically a classically trained pianist, whereas the work of his brother Alexej, the vibraphonist and composer is influenced by various genres esp jazz and minimal music. Tumi Mogorosi, on the other hand is clearly assigned to jazz although he too is quite experimental. The suggested piece is from a conceptual album, it is a suite
for jazz musicians and opera vocalists. Donald
Byrd and Max Roach f.e. also experimented with these seemingly opposing musical genres. I'm glad that you liked this young Cuban artist, Danay Suarez. Unfortunately there is no English translation of that song but let's see, maybe I can do it. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 01 2022 at 19:35
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LAZULI - 9 HANDS AROUND THE MARIMBA Christoph Sietzen - Emmanuel Séjourné's Attraction And just for the shear bliss of it... ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 02 2022 at 06:36
JD, are these your suggestions for the poll or is it rather an inspiration you had through my vibraphone/piano duo that I have submitted? And what about your percussion act that you posted earlier? A very original act and video by the way! |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 02 2022 at 08:05
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Ronstein
Date Posted: February 02 2022 at 10:11
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Penguin Cafe Orchestra - Perpetuum Mobile Mike Dawes - Somebody That I Used To Know Gary Green and Ray Shulman - Acoustic Duet |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 02 2022 at 10:17
------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 02 2022 at 18:24
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And here we go, getting caught up on Page 3, with some additions: Christian: Here
we have Urban Sax “Part
Three” I am familiar with a bit of their
repertoire, via friend Archie Patterson, who is a huge promoter/reviewer/fan, but
not enough to “know,” any pieces. This
begins with whomping repetition, which builds, as advertised, with plenty of
sax sounds. This gradually becomes much
more complex and the sound washes over and throughout itself. Variations keep interest up. Very meditative,
in it’s odd way. It fades out with
almost a harshly-whispered vocal sound, but don’t think it’s a vocal. All three very intriguing, Christian. JD: Lazuli “9
Hands Around the Marimba” Very light-hearted,
almost ends up sounding like steel drums, with so many playing it at once. Hypnotic and a great performance piece. Christoph Sietzen “Emmanuel Séjourné's
Atraction” Marimba and vibes here, both played by a single person. Tablas mark the time. Becomes very ethereal and then, somehow, more
of a cityscape in my mind’s ear. I
enjoyed all three of your “main events.” Out of competition (from what you wrote to
Mila , but your last one is pretty fun, too.
Those rocks with mallets sounded a lot like Lazuli. Love the kalimba and the next instrument,
like a kalimba on steroids. I’ve seen
many of these before, usually in longer videos focusing on the individuals/acts. Anything can become an instrument! George: Thank
you for the several covers of “Thunderstruck.”. Shows the versatility of a song
in different hands. Ronstein: Penguin Café Orchestra “Perpetuum
Mobile” I used to have their first
record, I remember them as being pretty cool.
And this is, yes, lovely, and how I remember their general sound. Small ensemble presenting a richly layered classical-style
piece of music. Mike Dawes “Somebody
That I Used To Know” Cover of popular
song, here played beautifully on acoustic guitar, with some percussive tapping,
etc. I’ve seen a couple of Mike Dawes
videos, but not this one. Gary Green
& Ray Shulman “Acoustic Duet” Very
familiar with this piece, love Gentle Giant.
I may have this on DVD, not sure, haven’t watched it in a few
years. But excellent choice! ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 07:10
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Mila said that with this poll you can post the songs of the artists we prefer, so .... yes, I still propose Guccini! Actually, I only nominated two songs of him, at the time of the first polls, the others I proposed were out of competition (and often they would have obtained a greater consensus than the ones I mentioned). Now I propose three of his songs that are unlikely to have anything to do with the prog songs that many of you nominate. I know that the competition is difficult when you oppose prog songs with songs by a cultured singer-songwriter who, basically, is a storyteller (and in fact I attach the lyrics, translated with the automatic translator, I've corrected only a few errors). I know it will be difficult to get a lot of votes with Guccini but I am interested in offering you something different, far from prog. The first song is a Dylan-style protest song, acoustic guitar and vocals. It is the most linked to the text but I hope you will appreciate the melody, The Italian folk style singing and the lyrics. Note that it was published two years after the Soviet repression of the Prague Spring
The square dressed in ancient splendor Gray looked at her new life, As every day the night came, Usual phrases on the walls of Prague, But then the square stopped his life And shortly the lost crowd shouted When the violent and atrocious flame She broke off screaming every sound of voice ... Those chariots are like hawks, There are words on the reddened faces, It runs the pain by burning every street And shouts every wall in Prague. When the square stopped her life, The wounded crowd sweated blood, When the flame with its black smoke She left the earth and rose to the sky, When each had dyed his hand, When that smoke spread away, Jan Hus again burned at the stake On the horizon of the Prague sky ... Tell me who those slow men are With clenched fists and hatred between the teeth, Tell me who those tired men are To bow your head and carry on, Tell me who it was that the body carried, The whole city that accompanied him, The whole changing city launched A hope in the sky of Prague, Tell me who it was that the body carried, The whole city that accompanied him, The whole changing city launched A hope in the sky of Prague, A hope in the sky of Prague, A hope in the sky of Prague ... 2) Francesco Guccini: Tango Per Due (1989) The second song is a dance tango, to be danced in a smoky milonga like the one pictured on the cover. The violin is very folk, this is an Argentine tango contaminated with Italian taverns: I see couples dancing listening to this song. I tried to know which are the instruments involved: the sound is acoustic but I can't swear that there isn't something electric. Couple standing silent, a little stiff and posing, dancing one evening: Life is just a thing left behind is no longer there, but it was there; Composed and undignified, fuzzy elegance achieved with difficulty Today has changed its face, but I know about that past yesterday How many could you tell and the memory softens and does not hurt How many things and faces to tell that, as a novel is said, is not enough Born with a quick "see you tomorrow", continue in days of "yes" and "no" Lightning under suburban skies and burst the tango he presented to you ... He connecting rod, piston, lever, muscles, determination, workshop, sun She, she quiet, guitar, sail, secrets, woman, warmth, violets He bars, booze, nicotine, hair back, tie, bike She, she rayon, she miss, the perm with curls ... Couple in front of a bianchino [white wine], anonymous anhydride sparkling wine: Life what a funny thing, but if you say it no one laughs Couple tied up by days, departures and returns, fortress and chain Give me your memories, tell me it was worth it ... Now the lights are out, people are leaving, greetings and noise Tell me that you have in mind, as in the past, to make love What has been a secret of a meadow or a riverbed, of the darkness of an avenue That ardent and discreet game, ever different and the same ever since ... Who knows if what is to look for, what you never know if you want or don't want Be so trivial to find, both along every road, and alongside us Lost in so many boxes of smells, nooks and crannies that I don't know Footprints of landscapes and colors, a handful of a tango that accompanied you ... He connecting rod, piston, lever, muscles, determination, workshop, sun She, she quiet, guitar, sail, secrets, woman, warmth, violets He bars, booze, nicotine, hair back, tie, bike She, she rayon, she miss, she, she ... 3) Francesco Guccini Primavera '59 (1999) The third song is an atypical tango based on double bass, violin, saxophone, piano and acoustic guitar. Maybe (I hope Mila will forgive me: maybe there's just barely a little electric guitar chord). It is my favorite song because it is unpredictable, it starts slowly, it changes melody, it changes tempo and rhythm (in fact it become a tango to the beat of mazurca), and in the ending there is a fast progression and a clear tempo change. The acoustic arrangement is in my opinion perfect and exceptional. Existentialist text on the passing of time. Who has time to listen to, tell me which of the three songs you prefer. The Japanese laughed with seeds in hand then, with a light gesture, she threw them in the air, to the flight of pigeons that, gliding slowly, with flight feathers open to the ground she spread out ... The square of San Marco stopped for a moment, Florence, in spring, almost disappeared and you remained alone, there, in the disturbing spring of twenty years that blossomed in the soul ... And you went to wait for her with your heart in your mouth and inside an ancient emotion it burned you ... Girls swarmed out of school filling that road that lit up of voices, laughter, shouts, youth and calls, but her clear voice called your name: she ran to meet you on, she grabbed your hands, you looked at each other silently and then tightly she hugged you ... And did you believe that that love would have been eternal, that flower would never see winter, that day would never turn into evening, for you it would always be, always spring ... Where are you now, baby back then, with your sixteen and your smile? Who knows if you feel that he thinks of you this autumn, that now consumes even the memory of your face? But young people delude themselves into being immortal and that every story lasts for eternity; they don't know how many threads, occasional wefts, they weave or vanish randomly ... One season dies, another takes flight, you know when it starts, not if and when it will end, but the illusion of a single moment is beautiful, that light that dazzles you, even if it goes out ... But then, at lunch in a restaurant, anxiously scrutinizing the time that passed, then a cinema, lost in the tunnel, for a few kisses but that was enough ... Rushing to the train for your return, the last kiss along the sidewalk: so fast flew away that day, little time to spend together ... Perhaps to return the sworn while she was still, still in tears: lost words, I know you didn't come back by that woman then loved so much ... And everything is just an episode one day a closed door that will not open, a departure that has no return like the weather this fall, that the fog will melt ... ... and I was left alone, there, in the disturbing atmosphere of autumn, which this soul wounded .... ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 07:41
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^No offense here, but this is exactly why I stopped posting on the Rewriting the Lyrics thread. Inconsistent application of rules across forums regarding posting lyrics. ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 08:05
except that Lorenzo has translated the lyrics. Now if he had posted the whole thing in Italian, it would have been breaking that rule.
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 10:25
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 10:31
Lorenzo made an effort to translate Italian lyrics. How is that a bad thing? I don't think he broke any copyright law. Maybe Logan will explain some more. |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 11:23
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Does anyone know why the band name of my submitted artists has been censored? At least in my browser, it looks like this:  The name just means something like 'The group of bearded men'...
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 11:27
Skäggmans-la-get I tried it and got edited if you type the entire word together. believe it's close to the word f*ggot. Stupid editing system, obviously.
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Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 11:32
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^ It makes little sense to me. There is neither an F or an O in it. Test 1: Lag Test 2: Laget Test 3: sl*g./div>
Test 4: sl*g.t Test 5: Lage Test 6: Age Test 7: Sla
So the system doesn't like the combination of S, L, A and G apparently.
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Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 12:50
We discussed the rules with Logan a year ago. To be honest I don't remember if it's allowed to post the translation of an entire song. Possibly we can write part of the translation. In any case, Guccini would defend me if the EMI wanted to process me!!! ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 15:02
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Hi everybody, I'm pleased and thankful that you guys are having fun with this poll! Although I'm having a very busy week I'm doing my best to keep an eye on the poll. I meanwhile went through the songs that you have submitted so far and I noticed that a few of them don't quite comply with the basic idea of this poll. This is in the first place about acoustic music performed by artists who write their own music. In relation to classical music I want to make an exception benefiting musical diversity. However covers of well-known songs of other genres can unfortunately not be included in this poll. With regard to prog, I left the door open for less-known artists and bands only. I hope you can understand that. The nominations are scheduled for Sunday. So there is still some time left to think about a possible substitute for the relevant submissions. Cheers and see you soon! |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 15:41
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On that note, I realize I broke the rules twice, hey, a new record for me. Okay, then, switching Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter's version of Faure's "Pavane," to an original by Lisa Lynne, changed my first post on Page One. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:06
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First take on Lorenzo's entries, Page 3. Lorenzo: Francesco
Guccini “Primavera di Praga” Here we
have a sentimental sounding ballad sort of piece, with Guccini’s vocals and
spare guitar to accompany him. A
haunting song of protests, political unrest, and upheaval. Followed by another Francesco Guccini “Tango
Per Due” This is more strident (and striding,
as in danceable), vocal, piano and violin, it sounds like. Love the lyrics (thank you), comparing the
male and female counterparts to the dance, in the chorus. Lastly, with Francesco Guccini “Primavera “59” A moment in time, captured, for the singer,
recalling a time and erasing all but the moment(s). Then,, musing upon how time passes and
suddenly, here we are, 50 years later, thinking all along, we still have
forever ahead of us. And so we do, but
maybe in a different place (my own thought).
I like the thoughtfulness and introspection of the third, the lyrical juxtaposition
of male/female dance, and then, the protest song spare sound and storytelling
of the first. I think the 1st
comes out ahead for me this time around. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:23
No Nickie, all is fine. I was referring to hits such as 'Thunderstruck' or 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. Classical music is a different thing which I explained in my previous post. True, 'Pavane' is a famous piece by Fauré but Lisa and Aryeh's version is in fact their artistic interpretation of that piece. It's not only that the instrumentation differs. So please don't change anything!
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:34
------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 16:50
As I said before, your duo is more than welcome. An artistic interpretation of a well know piece is not a cover. I just wanted to keep friendly and didn't mention the song titles that I was actually referring to. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 03 2022 at 17:19
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Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: February 04 2022 at 07:02
Thanks for your comments, Nickie. I do appreciate your words. You are Still, I prefer the third song for his arrangement. ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 04 2022 at 08:06
Thanks for your comments, Nickie. I do appreciate your words. You are Still, I prefer the third song for his arrangement. [/QUOTE] I enjoyed that, too, for it's complexity, making me very attentive to it. They all warred fiercely for top place of your three for me, lol.
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Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: February 04 2022 at 09:45
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^the missing phrase was: You are a marvelous listener as always. ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 04 2022 at 11:04
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 05:10
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I'm keeping another option in reserve, just in case. All of a sudden I have doubts about my choices. lol It is a young Syrian flutist and composer who is based in France and has gained some attention in recent years. Musical genres: World music and jazz. Naïssam Jalal: Al
Maadiya Slowly start thinking about your nominations please. They are scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday. |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 11:43
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@Mila-13, I need a Board of Directors verdict please... My video LAZULI - 9 HANDS AROUND THE MARIMBA, in keeping with the spirit of the theme I must confess that it IS a digital and therefore electronic instrument being played even though it is a marimba sound. I'm thinking it should probably be omitted from consideration as such. Don't be overly patronizing with me now, would you agree?
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 12:18
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First Take on Mila's Addition: Mila: Naïssam Jalal “Al Maadiya” Flute and strings at the start (cello?) kind of lilting at first, becoming more dark
sounding. Then oud, perhaps, or cello
again, not sure, with dumbek-sounding drums, or perhaps a tar or def. Moves into a middle eastern sound. Builds into more of an oriental orchestra
backing. The flute is featured, then
back to flute with a bowed cello to the fore.
Now this is my fave of yours. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 12:37
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I am going to go with Rodrigo y Gabriela's Diablo Rojo. Acoustic guitars as lead, rhythm and percussion.
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Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 13:47
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I will be going with Myrkur Leaves of Yggdrasil, I don't have individual who-dun-whats, but the flyer inside the CD advises these instruments are on the recording: mandola & percussion; cello, viola and strucharpa; "choir;" and additional vocals, besides, of course, Amelie Bruun on main vocals, not sure what else, if anything, she may play. This was an original composition.
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Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 14:09
| I am leaning toward nominating Ak Dan Gwang Chil, but I am not sure of the originality of the composition. Their music comes from traditional Korean shamanic ritual and folk music. My copies of their music are from digital downloads purchased through Amazon, and I do not know Korean so I wouldn't be able to read any credits anyway. Would this be considered in the same vein as classical? |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 14:59
| I nominate Nicu Alifantis - Emotie de Toamna |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 15:44
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@ PD Sure, you can nominate
your marimba group. The use of microphones and amps is no problem, they are even
necessary for a live performance. As long as the sound of the instrument is natural, not processed or alienated in some way, everything is fine. @ George Traditional
music is a category of its own. Your group is having its modern take on that tune
which has its own artistic value. It's great to have such piece in this poll. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 16:10
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Posted By: mathman0806
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 17:11
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@Mila: Thanks! My nomination is: Ak Dan Gwang Chil - Yeong Jeong Geo Ri |
Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: February 05 2022 at 17:32
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If I don't get into the forum tomorrw (which may well be): Trilok Gurtu - Vignola |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 00:16
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Anders has suggested two very short pieces by the same band from the same album. In fact all pieces on that album are very short (+/- 2 min). I would therefore like to include both songs in the poll - they complete each other very nicely - if Anders agrees to this. I hope that's ok with you guys? |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 06:40
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This is a great IA-poll edition, again. I had just one listen to all of the suggestion and doing so I had a wonderful time. A quick take... @Cristi: I like all three of your suggestions, but - indeed, since you nominated him - my preference goes to Nicu Alifantis. I remember you have presented him before with some wonderful music and I listened to more of him back then... @George: I very much like 16 Horsepower (I heard of them before, but don't know this particular track), the Koreans are interesting and worth to listen to again, but from the three I prefer Jonas Hellborg - very rich and musical. @timothy leary: Three guitar based suggestions, and I like them all three, but I would go with the more classical Blue Effect, I think. @Nickie: Three very different propositions and all three are wonderful. The beautiful atmospheric folk of Myrkur, the deep melancholy of harp and violin in Luna de Amor or Van Morissons song writing skills... Good luck in choosing your nomination; I like them all three! @Christian: Nice to discover this William D. Drake piece, which becomes especially in the second part very intriguing and captivating. But - indeed - it doesn't have the magic of Trilok Gurtu's Vignola: very modern, international and enchanting! My choice, also because I'm already familiar with the Urban Sax piece (great piece too!). @Mila: Again three great suggestions. I may prefer the jazz by Tumi Mogorosi and the more classical piece by Alexej Gerassimez. If I had to choose, maybe the latter... And then you add Naïssam Jalal... So different and so beautiful too! @Greg: Somehow, with Rodrigo & Gabriela, although I like what I hear and am impressed by their skills, I have the impression that they put their technicality over their musicality. I prefer Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges who put their skills at the service of the music (to my ears). I'd go with Kottke. @Anders: Two great pieces by Skäggmansl*g.t (with stars and dots), difficult to choose a favourite. (Also listened to your music. Wonderful! Great melodies, great singing and the programming adds that special touch - I love the two longer pieces, especially 5:18!) @JD: A wonderful selection of percussion pieces. Of The Percussion Show it is more the performance than the music itself that convinces. Lazuli is great (one of my favourite bands!) but here I prefer the modernity of Emmanuel Séjourné's piece wonderfully performed by Christoph Sietzen. @Ronstein: I love the Penguin Café Orchestra. Of the chamber music groups they are very high on my lists, so I was familiar with this piece - great choice! I also like Mike Dawes guitar piece and am somehow underwhelmed by Gentle Giant, here. @Lorenzo: You have convinced me: I really should add some Francesco Guccini albums to my collection. I like all the qualities you brought forward here. Of course, his musicality, his singing, but also his social-political commitment. Here I'd go with your choice too: the musically very rich Primavera '59, but the other two are also great! ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 06:43
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For my nomination I go with Die anarchistische Abendunterhaltung. And as an echo to JD's percussion pieces, here - purely for your enjoyment - a little film by The Sound of Noise: Music for One Appartment and Six Drummers (some electric utensils are used though): ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: Snicolette
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 07:41
Lovely of you to take the time for the commentary. I did have a hard time choosing between the two that were "in competition." That entire Van Morrison album is a gem, that feeling of magic in the ordinary, persists throughout. Highly recommended. ------------- "Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 07:51
thanks for commenting, I bet I posted songs of him before. He is on PA under prog-folk, which is not wrong IMO, his debut album is a must listen especially.
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 08:11
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Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 10:48
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My nomination is FRANCESCO GUCCINI: PRIMAVERA '59 Thanks to Nickie and Kees. ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 17:16
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Missing Nominations: Ronstein, timothy leary. Guys, if possible I would like to start the voting tomorrow morning (Monday). |
Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: February 06 2022 at 18:51
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Thank you to Kees for the nice words, both for Skäggmansl*g.t and my own stuff :) My nomination remains the two short polskas.
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 07 2022 at 00:49
It's timothy leary first time in the Interactive polls, not sure he got it what's going on here...
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Posted By: Mila-13
Date Posted: February 07 2022 at 01:17
Thank you, Cristi! I sent a PM to both of them. Timothy lives on the U.S. West Coast, though. We will have to wait till this evening, I guess. |