Interactive Poll #9 - Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar |
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The Anders
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You might want to read this article about Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen. It deals with Plateaux pour deux (Plateaux for two) among other things: https://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/article/pelle-gudmundsen-holmgreen-so-much-out-of-so-little
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micky
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hah.. I can really dig that. Even stone cold sober which is saying something. Normally I have as much time for high brow critical pieces on art.. music or not.. as I do being castrated, catching shotgun blasts in the chest, or marrying a redhead again. However I see the merit in trying to interpret the works of musical artists in which melody and accessibility is but an afterthought.
Interesting. Thanks for mentioning that. Doesn't heighten my enjoyment of it.. but reflects my interest in the piece through the multiple listens. obtw....That is something Pedro should read.. hell.. I'm calling my shot now. I'd give up drinking for a week if Pedro chimed in on this... Pedro style of course..
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Cristi
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what's the theme for the next round and who's doing it?
No one has told me if my idea with the catchy song round is good or not. Like I said, it could be fun.
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Raff
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It's Latin American music, or music with a Latin American flavour. I already have a great piece of music ready for this one! Personally, I like your idea of the catchy song. It might be a good idea for the next prog round too!
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Shadowyzard
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Hello all, sorry for being late. I've found the time to listen. Here are whom I voted for:
1-) Metá Metá - São Paulo no Shakin' 2-) Kaleidoscope - Taxim 3-) Charles Ives - Piano Sonata #2 |
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Lewian
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It surely could. I think we respect Lorenzo as the head manager of these polls, so he could call you to do it as one of the next ones; not sure whether there are already other candidates lined up.
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micky
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yeah.. Lorenzo is the man... final word which we all respect... while I am the muscle behind his throne..
Lorenzo took this week and the theme he said he wanted to do was the Latino heat thing man next week Mathman wanted to try as a first time poll starter and with a theme.. that is secret haha.. but he told me what he wanted to do and I think you all will really like it. Cristi baby.. I'd let Lorenzo know you wanted to do one and ask him to slot you in. And for my two cents.. your theme idea has potential.. but I'd think you'd be wise to sharpen it a bit. Catchy? A bit too broad IMO.. is that not what implicitly suggested our suggestions were back in the open ended polls. Didn't seem like anyone tried to choose anything obtuse.. or particularly tuneless.. like good avant guard kind of stuff hahah.
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Lewian
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Hadn't seen this, delighted that it clicked! Actually I think in some respects we are very different. There's a number of things that you love that I'll never get into (generally the US are quite underrepresented in my collection given the amount of output, and that's for a reason, I see myself as very European), and I'm a fan of Camel, VDGG, and Thick as a Brick! However, you are open minded, and you have the gift and ability to hear if something is really good and special and to get into it even if it's off your tracks, that's what I like about you.
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The Anders
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Finally got to listen to all the songs. I will need a re-listen and then vote. I think the field was a little harder to get through than usual, but some tracks undoubtedly stand out.
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jamesbaldwin
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Well, the theme of the next poll is 1) Latin American songs or 2) Songs with influences taken from Latin American music or rhythms. By Latin American music I mean the music of Central America and South America. So, from Mexico to Patagony or Tierra del Fuego, passing through all the states that are in the middle, including the Caribbean islands. They are all countries where Spanish is spoken, with the exception of Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken (There is also some state that was a French or Dutch colony). In this way, I believe the topic is vast enough to allow everyone to participate. For example, if one likes reggae, he could post a Bob Marley song, but also a Police or Clash etc song contaminated with the rhythm of the reggae. I give this example because it contains three very famous artists, obviously I don't want to give any suggestions. Now, Latin American music is really varied: mariachi, latin rock, chicano rock, rock steady, ska, raggae, mambo, Caribbean folk, salsa and bachata, latin american folk, bossanova, beguine, rumba, samba, cha cha cha, latin jazz, lambada, tango.... and many other types of music that don't come to mind now. Pay attention: Dont post Spanish or Portuguese music, unless it is influenced by Latin American rhythms. For example, Gypsy Kings mostly play Spanish music, not Latin American (flamenco is Spanish music), although some of their songs make a mixture of Spanish and Latin American music. Everyone will judge himself: if one believes that a pop/rock song has a clear, evident contamination with Latin American music (in the sense of rhythm, composition or arrangement), he is free to post it. The important thing is that the Latin American influence is clearly evident. As for your proposal, Cristi, to make a poll based on catchy songs, okay, the spirit of this interactive poll is to be a team that organizes polls proposing music not present here in PA that we are passionate about, especially if the songs are not famous, and which we can discuss together. The important thing is that, if we want to give themes, the choice can be very varied, so that everyone can participate. I also agree with the idea of occasionally proposing prog-related or proto-prog music present here in PA or which we believe may be present. If Mike (TCat) wants to do such a poll in the future, I would be happy. Anyway, Cristi, after my poll on music with Latin American influences do you want to open a poll of catchy songs? PS Oh, I'm reading now that Mathman had already proposed for the next poll (thanks to Micky, I had forgotten) so I would say that it is up to Mathman first and then Cristi if you want to open the poll on catchy songs, it's all yours. I am very happy that our team is expanding. Edited by jamesbaldwin - June 22 2020 at 16:00 |
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The Anders
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Anoushka Shankar and Patricia Kopatchinskaja - Raga Piloo I'm not that familiar with Indian music, apart from The Beatles' adventures into that area, but I really like the meditative sound of this track. For music that minimalistic it is rather long, but it doesn't really matter, mainly because of the mentioned meditative quality about it. I also really like the ambiguity with regards to tonality. At times it is Mixolydian, then Dorian, then there is a major 7th (the "leading note" in western functional harmony). And unlike most western music, the rhythm isn't fixed to a well defined pulse, resulting in a certain atmospheric quality. Should be a contender for my votes.
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Alice Cooper - Grande Finale I haven't been listening much to Alice Cooper either, but I had a couple of albums copied to cassette tapes back in ancient times (School's Out was not one of them). Knowing about the scenic dimentions of Alice Cooper concerts back in the 70's, I guess I saw it as being more about the spectacular and over-the-top than artistic subtlety. I neverthess really enjoy this track. The intro in particular is intriguing. It gets a bit too much later with wind instruments and strings. There's almost something musical-like about it.
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Charles Ives - Piano Sonata No. 2: 3rd Movement This is really beautiful. At the same time it's a somewhat eccentric combination of different style elements: banality meets atonality, 19th Century meets 20th Centory and so on - "romanticism on acid" would be an appropriate description I imagine. There's a clear reference to the main theme in the first movement of Beethoven's fifth symphony. Should be another contender.
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Kazu Matsui - Legend of the Lake Unfortunately this is not for me. Not that I would describe it as bad, but the tone of it is somewhat new age-like. At times it also sounds like something from a movie soundtrack which is of course not a bad thing. Just not for me. I like the piano part around 3:00 though.
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Shadowyzard
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It is actually within the new-age genre, yet I find it as a standout album. I like new-age "idea", but enjoy a real minority off the bulk. This is one of the most special ones for me. ^ And @micky: thank you. |
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TCat
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Always happy to run another poll whenever. No hurry, just let me know.
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micky
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nice! I think I have picked out a winner... and when I say a winner.. I mean I'll be surprised if it doesn't win For while it fits what you want.. it isn't a commonly thought of as a musical export of Latin America.
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micky
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@ Lewian. ahh shucks. Thanks. Nicest thing anyone's said about me since Raff called me her Trophy Husband. Been often told that other than my drop dead ass and shapely legs.. my sense of blunt direct honesty and open-mindedness were my best qualities.
@Shadowy.. back at you man.. wait.. can't be doing that kind of sh*t in today's world. So enjoy a tasty 9.2 ABV salute instead. That's two polls in row you got me with one.
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rushfan4
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I will probably be sitting this next one out. Aside from Santana and some early Journey my collection is pretty devoid of Latin American music. I'd have to suggest La Bamba.
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micky
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I'm sure you can come up with something Scott!
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