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Cristi 
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this is not how this works everyone nominates songs and once all final nominations are made, we listen to all the songs and choose three favorites.
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The Anders
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Page 3 jamesbaldwin Bruce Springsteen - "If I Was the Priest". I like the lyrics a lot; there's a bit of Dylan in them perhaps. It is also very well played by the band. Springsteen's vocals tend to be a bit too much for my taste, but that's just his style, I know. The song is also rather long for that type of music. "Chasin' Wild Horses" is more in the singer/songwriter genre. There's acoustic guitar and some discreet strings. Later we get pedal steel which - to be honest - is an instrument I have a somewhat strained relationship with. At times the strings are rather dominating (maybe I just have to get used to them), but songwise I like it a lot, and I prefer it to the previous one. De Andrč & Mina - "La canzone di Marinella" is a slow jazzy duet, at least in this version (I haven't heard the original). It is emotional and melancholic with a kind of gothic feel to it, especially with regards to the lyrics. I can't say I fully understand what it's about, other than there's a girl called Marinella who has an affair with a king without a crown, and then she disappears into a river. The final lines suggest that "Marinella" might be a symbol of something else, rather than an actual person. Not a type of music I normally listen to, but I like the song. Mauro Pagani & Guccini - "Natale a Pavana". Musically and song-wise I think this appeals more to me; it's quite restrained and understated. Lyrically it seems to be a nostalgic look back at childhood christmases and travelling by train, but it could possibly be an allegory for something else (not that I know what). TCat (continued) Yello - "Limbo" is in a cold synthetic universe with very deep vocals. At times the sound elements are quite quirky. Musically it's a bit too dance-like for my taste, but it is clearly not uninteresting. "Kiss the Cloud" is more low-key, but I think I liked "Limbo" better. This one is too sad for my taste. |
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TCat
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Posted: April 21 2021 at 14:55 |
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On to Page 2….. Logan Snicolette Kaleidoscope – Ghost Riders in the Sky – Absolutely wonderful! I shamefully haven’t really heard much from this band or paid much attention to them, but I can see now that I need to. What a great cover! This is the stuff that I love, when a band can take such a well-known song and make it their own. Definitely a favorite from this poll. Tom Rapp – Running in My Dream – Excellent and meaningful lyrics that actually hit home with me right now. I was totally pulled into this track because of the lyrics and the vocals here. Plus the accompaniment was spot on for such a poignant song. Beautiful! Frank Wyatt and Friends – To Venus (yadda yadda) – I have to hear this one more. It was a bit hard for me to get pulled into this one, but I feel I shouldn’t give up on it. It might take a while though, but the beauty is there, but my mind just hasn’t quite grasped it yet. |
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Snicolette
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Posted: April 21 2021 at 15:40 |
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Seems like I did pretty good on this one, it's going to be hard to make a final choice. I wasn't sure if Sol's voice (so gruff) would be appreciated. Also do take heed if you explore them further that The Kaleidoscope really are kaleidoscopic in their material, there is some Middle Eastern styled, plain ol' rock and roll and even a Duke Ellington cover, on this release in particular, but every one runs a wide gamut of styles of music, including what now is being styled as, "Americana." I also appreciate that people here have understood the delicacy of Tom Rapp's music and poetry. Sorely underappreciated artist, but certainly loved by those who enjoy his style of writing. Of course, the Frank Wyatt piece is much more complex than either of these, but for me, the beauty of the entire Perelandra suite (of which I only posted the 1st movement), is stunning. Edited by Snicolette - April 21 2021 at 15:41 |
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"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp
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mathman0806
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Posted: April 22 2021 at 09:59 |
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 Speaking of the end, when do you want final nominations? |
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Cristi
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Posted: April 22 2021 at 10:02 |
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what about two days from now?
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First of all: Happy Birthday! Secondly thanks for your comments. Yes most of GE albums are not that interesting, apart from one or two songs. Their last one is a decent rocking album with a very consistent quality throughout. Glad you also liked Nits and OMD. Nits are a bit mellower than before but keep their signature sound and songwriting quality. OMD are just very good in being OMD... |
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TCat
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Posted: April 22 2021 at 10:34 |
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Thanks for the birthday wish Kees! They tell me I'm 40 years old today (60 is the new 40, right?)
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Oh, that's a great thing! So I'm just 7 years-and-a-tiny-bit short of being 40 again... Drinking a whisky on your health and happiness!
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Am I 20 then?  Anyway as Jonathan Swift said: "No wise man ever wished to be younger."Happy birthday. I'm certain that your dear Macavity passed to the peaceful realm in total serenity, with the long established and ultimate conviction that he left behind (only physically) an excellent companion who will always remember him and love him dearly.  May his spirit always cherish you! 
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Happiest of birthdays, Mike! May your day be frabjous and the remainder of your unbirthdays in the year ahead, wonder-full!
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"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp
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Thank you for supporting independently produced music
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First thoughts with an addition from George and all of Page 2:
George: Pearl Jam “Dance of the Clairvoyants”
Of course I know of the band (and we carried them on our buses all
through the ‘90’s), but haven’t heard much since except for some very fine
Eddie Vedder acoustic tunes here and there.
Begins with percussion and bass setting the pace. Eddie Vedder has a very emotive voice, and a
riveting stage presence. As with many
Pearl Jam songs there is a feeling of despair expressed with intensity. In a very different way than the Bobby Plant
tune, this would be a contender for me.
suitkees: Golden
Earring “Flowers in the Mud” Very long
career for this band, assuredly. Basic
rock kind of sound here with a strident vocal and a very excellent guitar solo,
imo, in the first third. Vocalist
reminds me vaguely of Stan Ridgway of Wall of Voodoo, but without the vibrato
that was pretty trademark of Stan. The song ends nicely with some quiet solo
guitar. Nits “The Electric Pond”
This song is much more ethereal, with an echo-y piano, wispy vocal and
some soft organ and other sorts of orchestral notes. There is a sense of foreboding to the piece,
with some spacy washes and odd sounds with subdued drums and glisses on, I
think, the piano. Goes out the way it
came in, haunting piano notes. Very
intriguing piece to my ear.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark “Ghost Star” In the US, this was a big KROQ 80’s radio
band, will be interested to hear this later piece. Sad, wistful lyrics sung in a clear, soft
voice with electronic key sounds underneath.
The pace picks up a bit and keys come more to the fore, with synth drums
a bit more forward, as well. More
passion in the 3rd verse’s vocals.
The message to someone lost to the song’s lyricist continues and the
song comes to an end. Raff: Blue
Oyster Cult “The Alchemist” This one I know. Here is truly solid hard prog rock coming in
from the get-go with great guitar hooks and keyboard embellishments and a
story-telling song of an ancient alchemist with great powers over king and
country. Guitar pyrotechnics halfway
through. Cute ending to the video. 😊 Logan: David
Bowie “Girl Loves Me” Not quite sure
what to call this piece, it certainly has it’s very own sound and Bowie’s
distinctive voice, which he plays with quite a lot. Kind of a slow-moving observation with
wavy-keys and some almost sort of nonsense words (may be slang, too, I can
figure some of it out, but not some other parts of it). He puts me in mind of Peter Gabriel in his
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TCat
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Thank you so much for saying that about MaCavity. It's been a tough one for me since we were so connected. They say that you can have a pet that can also be a soul-mate and that best describes it. But I still see his spirit in so many different things, especially in the nature that he loved so much. He's always sending me and my wife signs that he is still there. The first day we brought him home, he was so small he fit in the palm of my hand and fell asleep there. We were there when he passed, this time with his beautiful face in laying in the palm of my hand and with love in his eyes. He has made many journeys together with us, but now he has to go on ahead. I'll love that cat forever!
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^ Mike, we now have a baby cat too, born 2 days ago. So we have 5 cats in total. I hope that baby will have a long and happy life, like your MaC. We'll sure always love him. I fully understand your feelings, and the feeling (which probably has truth in it) that his spirit is watching over you. I really understand. I hope this much sentimentality is not bad for your special day.
With love and hugs. 
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One final thing to add: One of my best friends lost her cat some years ago, adopted a new one and believes that SHE (her cat that passed away) sent the new one to her. I believe, if you "feel like" having another companion, that "means" that MaCavity would want that too.
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Cristi
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if you want to participate, you're more than welcome, it's an interactive poll because we listen and react to each other's songs and then we choose three in the end.
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