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jamesbaldwin ![]() Prog Reviewer ![]() ![]() Joined: September 25 2015 Location: Milano Status: Offline Points: 6052 |
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The Hood song reflects your love for the latest Talk Talks and the music by O.Rang. Wacky mood, weird rhythm, almost industrial free jazz background sounds, sound research that prevails over the composition. An alienating singing. Overall, the piece works well and is very original, I like it. It could be a contender of mine. (The duet between father and son Baker sounds to my ears as a pure exercise in style, a display of technique, so it leaves me rather indifferent.) |
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tigerfeet ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October 16 2017 Location: Happy Hollow Status: Offline Points: 556 |
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Thank you Nickie. I think I may nominate Kings as they are the best option from the 3 choices, although, The Shaggs, are calling me for a number of reasons. I will ponder a little longer ![]() |
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I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams.
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tigerfeet ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October 16 2017 Location: Happy Hollow Status: Offline Points: 556 |
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Yeah, I was considering a couple of other tracks from them too. But this one stuck with me.
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I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams.
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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First thoughts on thus far of Page 4, with a couple of additions for one pollster.
dr Wu23: Neville Brothers “Voodoo” R&B here, I have heard something or other
by them, but not this. Top-notch of it’s
type, smooth horns and a sensuous beat. Mason Proffit “Two Hangmen” Definitely remember the band, but do I
remember this song? Let’s give it a
listen and find out. I do vaguely
remember it, so it’s won’t be voted on.
This is kind of a country-rock band, of which there were a few in the early
70s. A story-song. Nice harmonies and soft production. I will go with the Nevilles for my favourite
here, since it was unfamiliar. tigerfeet:
Kings of Leon “Be Somebody” This
band was all the rage in Nashville when I was living there, but I don’t think I’ve
ever heard any of their music. This is kind
of alt-rock, with a raw edge. This is a
good solidly produced piece, with a break about 2/3rds in to keep interest, and
the intensity builds after that until the fadeout at the end. Arcade Fire “Wake Up” I do know this one, a big hit. But fun to watch the live performance, I
agree it’s executed perfectly, they are obviously have a blast. The Shaggs “That Little Sports Car” I’ve heard of them (and they were in a long-ago
poll here, but a different song). This
is sort of deliberately bad, like when the Bonzo Dog Band goes off key and such
at times, for comedic effect. Twangy
guitar and dissonant vocals, off beat drums etc. Kings of Leon it will be for me, for my
favourite here. |
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This is one of the bands I wanted to post, but they ended up getting bumped with the hope that someone else would post them. I was going to post "Knocked Up", but the track you put up is also great.
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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![]() As always, thoughtful deconstruction of the presentations, Lorenzo. I appreciate your viewpoint on them, you always make me hear them in a different way than I do, with the perspective you bring.
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tigerfeet ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October 16 2017 Location: Happy Hollow Status: Offline Points: 556 |
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I was slow on this one and having a hard time finding bands that are family that are not on here. Still i persevered and found these three, a mix of conventional and non-conventional
I like Kings of Leon as one of my guilty pleasures. A lot of their stuff is quite commercial, others such as this track I always can listen to My 2nd track is by Arcade Fire, you will all know this one, but the live performance just hits the spot. This choice would be by The Shags - kind of Nico meets The Madcap Laughs. I quite like this band ![]() |
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I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you. Robin Williams.
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jamesbaldwin ![]() Prog Reviewer ![]() ![]() Joined: September 25 2015 Location: Milano Status: Offline Points: 6052 |
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I am very pleased, but I was actually convinced that you would like this Bruce song. I only post songs that deviate from the Springsteen's music standard, and which I believe have a good degree of refinement in the arrangement. That is, I reserve for you some hidden jewels of his music. I have in mind other two or three songs of his that might interest you and others, especially one track live with a string orchestra. Let's talk about your three suggestions: Bareback is a melodic folk song with an acoustic guitar arrangement; austere track, sung by a female voice, as is often the case in folk music. It is a very cold, icy, dry atmosphere, which increases in rhythm towards three minutes and where the repetition of the refrain acquires importance: it brings us in the mood of a wasteland. I read that they are a band from London, but this music is more suited to the Scottish Highlands (where I traveled many years ago). Broken Thing is another thin song, voice and guitar, even more sober and slow than the previous one, this piece works by subtraction, and only towards the end does it reveal a greater emotive transport. Dimming of the Day starts quietly, sounds even more extreme than the previous songs, then comes a barrel organ and Richard Thompson's vocals. This piece tests the listener more for its length and because it almost sounds like a lament, but it is structured like the typical verse / chorus song. Around 4 minutes there is an acoustic moment that sounds like a slowed down and deconstructed country interlude, let's say post-country music. This long instrumental piece transforms a plaintive folk song into a refined, author's track and therefore certainly goes in the direction of those who love prog. I would have been happy if Linda's voice had finally returned for one last verse and chorus. Three beautiful songs, the first, although austere, is the one with a richer arrangement and perhaps it is the most accessible track, the third is the most extreme and refined piece. I am undecided which of the two I like best, perhaps Bareback. |
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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.
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dr wu23 ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660 |
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Another old favorite from the old days.... college, wine, etc, and music.............
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dr wu23 ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660 |
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..from the old days....surely known by some....but a favorite LP nevertheless.
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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Oh, I preferred the Bruce Springsteen to all of your other choices this time, Lorenzo.
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jamesbaldwin ![]() Prog Reviewer ![]() ![]() Joined: September 25 2015 Location: Milano Status: Offline Points: 6052 |
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Thanks Nickie, always very nice to read what you write. |
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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And, having a little time this am, here are my first takes on Page Three (mostly 2 member additions), at least so far:
Lorenzo: Al
Bano & Romina “Felicita” Pop music,
sort of a Sonny and Cher vibe to me, without knowing the words.
Mila: Out
of Competition: Toumani Diabaté, Sidiki Diabaté “Rachid Ouiguini” Now you’re talking. Lovely
kora playing, I love the instrument and have brought Seckou Keita to these
polls before. Here we have more than one
kora, it sounds like? Maybe they are
trading off being in lead. Anyway,
thanks! Good listening. Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra “Devla “ As ethereal as the last was, this is in your
face, especially going from one to the other.
I do enjoy it, however, but it is completely different. 😊 Lots and
lots of horns and enthusiastic vocals in that Balkan tradition. Ronstein:
Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright & Anna McGarrigle “Mendocino” This one speaks to me very strongly. I spent all of my childhood summers just
north of Mendocino on my great aunt’s ranch, which was paradise. I knew Mendocino when it was truly just a
little artist colony. It remains one of
my most loved places. A beautiful paean. Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Lucy
Wainwright Roche, and Loudon Wainwright III “One Man Guy” They are quite the talented bunch, and prove
that a great song doesn’t need a lot of instrumentation to prove it so. Both have merit, but I do have to choose your
first selection, as it is so sentimental for me. |
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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First thoughts through Page 2, with a couple of additions, first:
Kees: The
Limińanas “Shadow People” Psych pop sort
of act, dreamy sound. Another that would
have done well in the Paisley Underground of LA when it was operative. Lovely, warm sound. Jehnny Beth “Human” Kind of eerie start, this
becomes very avant sounding. There is a
feeling of detachment here in the music and vocals. 2/3rds in really lovely passage with
keyboards and slippy sounds, male voice speaks.
Some guitar wavers in and out, back in the mix, then orchestral sounds,
all way under, for the most part, until it comes to the fore. Christian: Ginger
& Kofi Baker “Drum Duet” Will love
to hear this, I worked with Kofi Baker a little (and his father, also) during
the 80’s, I think I mentioned before in here.
Kofi is an excellent jazz drummer.
This would be from when Ginger was living in Colorado and working with
polo ponies (he loved the sport, hence the equestrian center), about the same
time we had him in the studio. Monsters,
both of them, in the best possible way.
What energy they both have! Mila: Flora
Purim & Airto Moreira “Samba Do
Cantor” I have actually had the pleasure
of seeing them live, in the very small Catalyst club in Santa Cruz, where they
were perennial favourites. They put on a
great, energetic show. Wonderful jazz
fusion. This has a soaring and warm
feel, another of those pieces to listen to out on the patio with a cold drink,
or driving up the coast on a sunny afternoon. Lots of great percussion featured
with sophisticated sounds from the band and Flora as the vocalist. Ibeyi “River” Electronic sounds and claps start this one
out, with some choral vocals. I really
like this duo’s vocals, they are very expressive. There is a cool village kind of chorus near the
end. Soulwax “NY Excuse” Whangy keyboards and drums, as you stated
electronic/alt rock. This has lot of repetitiveness, building on the theme
gradually. Kind of a sad statement on
humanity in the video. And that was way
back in 2004. The twins are my favourite
of yours, here. Lorenzo:
Toto “Girl Goodbye” I do know of
Toto, primarily their big hits. This one
I do not know, so will expound.
Obviously very able playing by all and a powerful vocalist. This has full soulful backup singers and super
well-produced overall. He told her! Bruce Springsteen with The Sessions Band
“Further on Up the Road” This is how I
like Bruce best, with an acoustic guitar.
Tin whistle, think I’m gonna like this one. This is really beautiful, love the Celtic
sound to it. Fiddles, bodhrans, bunch of
character voices, and all joining in unison.
Gang “La pianura dei sette Fratelli”
I remember this from before, good to hear it again, very folk and as I
recall, a very humbling story. JD: The Cowsills “Hair” This version I certainly remember as well as having the Hair soundtrack embedded in my DNA, as we listened to it incessantly. Fun song. ?Gino Vanelli “The War Suite” Promises to be epic. And so it is. Many choral parts with drums and fanfares of various sorts, also synth swirls here and there. A query is asked about whether one would be willing to go to war or not. Alvin and the Chipmunks “Uptown Funk” How fun, I almost thought of putting in an Alvin and the Chipmunks song. 😊 This is very fun, but to be serious I would have to say that Gino Vanelli is my favourite here, since I’ve not heard it before. dr wu23: The Allman Brothers Band “Whipping Post” Of course, very familiar with this, and agreed, certainly belongs here. Outstanding choice, but I can't vote for it with my personal caveat. I always enjoy your music, though, known or unknown. Cristi: Weedpecker “Molecule” Spacy beginning, off to a great start here, as far as I’m concerned. Orchestral, washy, psych music. Takes me on a good trip. Dire Straits “Where Do You Think You’re Going” Here is stripped-down folk treatment, in the way that Dire Straits does very well, at least at the beginning. Spare production as the band kicks in, just letting the performance and the song shine. AC/DC “Sin City” Now this I know very well, as my son used to play it quite a lot. Very good at what they do, kick ass rock ‘n’ roll. Savatage “Out On The Streets” 80’s heavy metal here, this is a good band of it’s sort. All the boxes are checked, and offers some really compentent metally electric guitar. This one is a ballad-esque, that picks up the pace during the choruses. The first will be my fave here of yours, even though I didn't have a lot to say about it, just enjoyed the journey. Edited by Snicolette - November 18 2021 at 11:39 |
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suitkees ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: July 19 2020 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 9050 |
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^ Thanks, Nickie. Of course, this one doesn't work for me, but I guess we have something to offer for both sides of the pond (I see that this one is also from Jehnny Beth's own yt-channel, so it should be alright).
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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suitkees ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: July 19 2020 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 9050 |
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^ That sounds like it is the same one, Nickie. Lenght and cover art seem to concur. Can you give a link (also for George to include it eventually in the playlist...)?
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Snicolette ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 6048 |
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Various removed for space: Kees, we really should seek counseling. Once again, I can’t access a video of yours, lol. The one I find seems to have album cover art, with an unclothed statue female, 6:01 minutes. Do let me know if this will suffice.
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Al Bano has always been a bit argumentative, that's part of his dna. There is no Sanremo without Al Bano, in his humble opinion. lol But I listened to his song 'I cigni di Balaka' and there are indeed some similarities with Jackson's 'Will You Be There'. If that was a coincidence or not is difficult to judge. ![]() Edited by Mila-13 - November 17 2021 at 14:33 |
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