Interactive Poll: Your Boat Is Burning!

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   My first submission, from a soundtrack! I love the film, and I love Lila Downs' music and singing. She did much of the soundtrack for the wonderful film Frida (a biopic about Frida Kahlo). Here Lila Downs teams up with the world famous Caetano Veloso. The music is written by Elliot Goldenthal, the lyrics by Julie Taymor.

Caetano Veloso & Lila Downs - Burn It Blue:

Poll Question: Which three?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Banco de Gaia – Burn the Witch	1	[2.27%]
Boston – Smokin’	2	[4.55%]
Lila Downs & Caetano Veloso – Burn It Blue	2	[4.55%]
Manuel de Falla – Ritual Fire Dance	2	[4.55%]
Mikko Joensuu – House of Fire	6	[13.64%]
Igor Stravinsky – Feu d'Artifice	1	[2.27%]
Semnal M – Roata de Foc	1	[2.27%]
Mana Mana – Totuus palaa	0	[0.00%]
Scriabin/Horowitz – Vers la flamme	1	[2.27%]
Harumi – Fire by the River	2	[4.55%]
Goyte – Smoke and Mirrors	2	[4.55%]
Contact – Vargarnas natt	1	[2.27%]
Jimmie Spheeris – The Nest	1	[2.27%]
Lalli – I Fuochi	5	[11.36%]
Ruth Copeland – Play with Fire	2	[4.55%]
Joni Mitchell – Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire	3	[6.82%]
RÊVE – Moths	3	[6.82%]
Yngwie Malmsteen – Now Your Ships Are Burned	0	[0.00%]
Suns of Arqa – Babylondon Is Burning	0	[0.00%]
The Winery Dogs – Fire	2	[4.55%]
Billy Joel – We Didn't Start the Fire	1	[2.27%]
XTC – Great Fire	6	[13.64%]
*****	0	[0.00%]
*****	0	[0.00%]
*****	0	[0.00%]
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suitkees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 19 2020 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 9050	Post Options Post Reply Quote suitkees Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 10 2021 at 03:12
	My first submission, from a soundtrack! I love the film, and I love Lila Downs' music and singing. She did much of the soundtrack for the wonderful film Frida (a biopic about Frida Kahlo). Here Lila Downs teams up with the world famous Caetano Veloso. The music is written by Elliot Goldenthal, the lyrics by Julie Taymor. Caetano Veloso & Lila Downs - Burn It Blue:
	The razamataz is a pain in the bum

suitkees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 19 2020 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 9050	Post Options Post Reply Quote suitkees Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: May 10 2021 at 02:58
	Nice poll idea! (I have the impression we're going to do the 4 elements...). I actually have to do some correction work of student papers, but procrastinating... So, I already started listening - let's immediately start the hostilities...: mathman: Type O Negative with Summer Breeze / Set Me On Fire, two for the price of one. I actually like the second part of the song better, but they match well together to convey something broodingly darkish. I'm not a fan of that heavy guitar wall sound, nor of the monotonous rhythm, but it's not that unpleasant at all. Ironic final... Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six starts with a funky guitar riff, then adds a disco beat (because that's where the fire is) before turning in a quirky indie-rock song. Very silly lyrics and clip that matches the fun you hear in their playing. Not really my cup of tea, though. Banco de Gaia start with a ritualistic percussion in order to Burn The Witch, then electronics and a more rock tinged drumming set in and install is in a kind of electro/techno rock track; quite nice! (makes me think a bit of what Chris Evans & David Hanselmann did in the early 80s). I do not really remember the Harry Nilsson track (despite the fact that I have seen the film several times). Jump Into The Fire has a dramatic sense (especially in the singing) and an urge in the playing, but somehow it doesn't really touch me. Great drum interlude though, later joined by a rollicking bass, at 4 mins in... JD: I don't have many soundtracks, but this is one I do have, because I quite like what Eric Serra does (also quite like his solo album RXRA, check it out!). The problem with soundtracks for me is often that without the film, something is missing; Heat is not an exception - on one hand it is a bit monotonous, and on the other hand a bit too short (now, is that a paradox?). J. Geils Band's Flamethrower, is quite a busy funky track; not quite my preferred genre. It is entertaining in a way, but a bit too busy to my liking. Boston, haha, that's funny... I played that album just yesterday after a very long time, more to check out if it was really worth while (I also have their Third Stage "No synthesizers!" album...) They did some good tracks, like Smokin' here, but overall their work is a bit dull and too straight forward. Great rock 'n roll (but a whole album becomes soon too much of the same...). A Crimson Mellotron: One of Billy Joels hits! I quite like some of his work: great melodies, good singing, captivating songwriting. We Didn't Start The Fire is more mainstream disco-pop rock, far from being his best work, but nice to hear again! The Prodigy attack their song with a kind of aggressive alarm on the guitar before a very tight and fast rhythm underpins everything, including the Firestarting rap and some electronics. Not really my kind of thing (the Toyah/Fripp cover is big fun!). Audioslave's Original Fire doesn't sound that original to me - a bit mainstream - but it is a great rocking track, very captivating. Like that guitar gimmick (as if it's laughing...) at one point. My preferred one of your suggestions. Now I'm going to look for some fire in my collection...
	The razamataz is a pain in the bum

A Crimson Mellotron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 10 2020 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Status: Offline Points: 5690	Post Options Post Reply Quote A Crimson Mellotron Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 10 2021 at 00:18
	I really enjoyed participating last time, so here I am again with three songs: 1. Billy Joel - 'We Didn't Start the Fire (Not necessarily my style but very infectious and up-tempo, so it gets my #1 position today) 2. The Prodigy - 'Firestarter' (recently covered by Robert Fripp, Toyah Wilcox, and Sidney Jake) 3. Audioslave - 'Original Fire' (How about a little brilliant vocals by Mr Chris Cornell) 4* For the ones that might want to hear it, here's the Toyah & Fripp cover of 'Firestarter' (do not consider it for the interactive poll): Edited by A Crimson Mellotron - May 10 2021 at 00:19

JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18446	Post Options Post Reply Quote JD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2021 at 18:52
	Ok, only three this time, PROMISE ! Sebastian Cortella/Eric Serra - Heat J. Geils Band - Flamethrower Boston - Smokin' Edited by JD - May 09 2021 at 19:40
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TCat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 07 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 11612	Post Options Post Reply Quote TCat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2021 at 18:27
	Great topic Geo and an excellent follow up to water! Now to start putting some songs together.


mathman0806 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 06 2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6819	Post Options Post Reply Quote mathman0806 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 09 2021 at 17:51
	Note: I am posting early as I have some time now to set this up. So, no rush if you are still going through the previous poll. And as always, newcomers, as well as those who have been away from the polls, are welcome! (And thanks to Mike (TCat) as I borrowed from his post for the rules.) To go with the previous poll on “water,” this poll is on “fire”! The songs can be vocal or instrumental. They must not be from artists in the ProgArchives database. Other than that, the only rule is that the songs be somehow connected to fire, allowing for figurative as well as literal meanings of fire. Your love (or house) can be on fire, burning like a flame, too hot to handle, or whatever other cliché you like. Imaginary bonus points if your is song is literally about fire. For those that are new to these interactive polls (they are open to everyone), here are the rules: 1. Post some songs (usually 3) that have to do with the subject in the poll. Unless stated otherwise, the songs cannot be by artists listed in ProgArchives and typically should be lesser known songs. 2. Listen to the songs posted by the other participants and, if you want to, post comments. 3. From the songs that you posted, pick one that you want everyone else to vote on and tell us all which one you picked. 4. After about a week, we will open up voting. DO NOT VOTE AT ALL UNTIL THE POLL IS OPEN! At this time, vote on your favorite three songs that are not your own and preferably not songs that you were already familiar with. 5. List the songs that you voted for and leave a comment if you want about why you voted for them. 6. Keep all your comments polite and non-personal. It's the music we're voting on, not the members. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Everyone is invited and we are always happy to have newcomers join in. First up is a song from an artist that has been mentioned before, Type O Negative. This is listed as two tracks on their album “Bloody Kisses” but the first track segues into the other as one track. The first half is a dirge-like cover the Seals and Croft song, “Summer Breeze.” It then goes into “Set Me On Fire,” which, I believe to be literal given the band’s skewed sense of humor. A video was available that put the two songs together as they should be. Type O Negative – Summer Breeze / Set Me On Fire Next up is “Danger! High Voltage” from Electric Six’s debut album “Fire.” All songs have some fire reference. The secondary lead vocals is by Jack White. Electric Six – Danger! High Voltage I have posted a track by Banco de Gaia before. One of the few techno artists that I listen to. This one is from his 2016 album “The 9th of Nine Hearts.” Cool video. Banco de Gaia – Burn The Witch Finally, may be too well know to some of you, and some of you might recall this from “Goodfellas,” but one of my favorite “fire” songs. Harry Nilsson – Jump Into The Fire Edited by mathman0806 - May 23 2021 at 13:54

Interactive Poll: Your Boat Is Burning!

J. Geils Band - Flamethrower

Boston - Smokin'