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nick_h_nz 
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To be honest, neither are likely to be what I’d have chosen to put forward if I’d had more time to think about it. They are the result of a rush job, and pretty much the first two to come to mind. I’ll regret both suggestions if I think about them too much, so I’m just going to not think about it! 🤪 And now for my thoughts on the rest of the suggestions. Again, a bit of a rush job, so apologies if I missed any nuances. Pekka Tuomari Nurmio - hints of the blues of John Lennon’s Working Class Hero, mixed with the Finnish folk stylings of Pekka Käppi. I love both Lennon and Käppi, so I guess it comes as no surprise that I love this song. I definitely want to check out more of this work, after hearing this. I don’t often like straight blues too much, but this blend with folk is sublime. I could listen to it forever. Very, very, nice. Even though I don’t understand what is being sung, and even if you hadn’t explained what the song is about, there is such a feeling of samsara that is manifested from the rhythm alone - let alone those fantastic vocals. If this is your nomination, it’s a sure vote from me! I love it! (I can’t say I’m so fond of the version without the harmonica, though. It really loses something, in losing the harmonica!) Vesa-Matti Loiri didn’t grab me so much, nor have such a palpable ans tangible sense of samsara for me - even though, from what you’ve written, it surely does address the subject. I can’t say I’ll be returning to this, in contrast to Tuamori Nurmio. Sorry. Mike Tungevaag & Raaban Hmmmm…..because you ask anyone could resist posting this, I assume it is popular/well-know - but I have definitely never heard it. I can’t decide what I like more, the song or the video. Both are a lot of fun. Kees Arvo Pärt and a piece I’m familiar with, and love. I am a very recent convert to Arvo Pärt, but I really like his music. This performance by Filipe Melo and Ana Cláudia Serrão is absolutely beautiful! Geo Dan Deacon again, but I honestly think this is a far better song (and video) to represent samsara - at least for the purposes of this poll, where just one song has to represent often so much more. Mystic Familiar as an album seems to dip in and out of samsara constantly, and so for sure Sat in a Tree has samsara within it, but When I Was Done Dying just exudes samsara. It is an absolutely awesome song, in itself, but just as awesome as an example of samsara. Bill Laswell, as I already replied, really impressed me. I loved the whole City of Light album. |
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Snicolette
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Posted: July 01 2021 at 17:56 |
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First thoughts to the end of Page 3
Frenetic Zetetic:
Terry Funk “Forever” Clever
entry….also the shortest, I would think. Nick: Outside
In “In The Garden of Light” Actually,
amazingly, I have seen/heard this, maybe via Kev Rowland? I love the sense of inevitability and lack of
feeling inspired by one’s life in it that they manage to imbue the piece with,
I’d not known of the entire concept, however.
Can’t remember how it came to my attention, but will give the entire
recording full re-attention, as I love the thoughtfulness of the literary
inspiration. I will not be able to vote
for it, with my pre-knowledge, however. Shiva the Destructor “Nirvana Beach” Lots of pretty effected guitars, softly begin
this, with soft, wavery vocals and gentle percussion. There is a certain psych
feel with the organ and the waves of sound with so much texture. I will be interested to hear their “Summer of
Love,” song. I was very young (9), but
also fortunate to visit SF that summer, so witnessed it in full swing. The era certainly informed my musical taste,
I still have a strong penchant for psych.
What many people don’t remember is that the use of drugs wasn’t to get
high, per se, it began as an experiment in opening one’s mind, although that
higher (pun) pursuit was pretty quickly ruined by people who wanted to exploit
the whole thing for personal monetary gain.
It was both a social and philosophical movement that sadly went it’s way,
so much so, that at the end of the summer, a mock funeral was staged, entitled “The
Death of Hippie.” However, many continued
to pursue the paths that were forged by seeking deeper meaning, and, indeed, exploring
other cultures for spiritual enlightenment, such as we are discussing at length
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Hiram
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Cheers! Very glad to hear you liked the song. Of his albums, I'll recommend "Kuu" (where this song is from), "Lasten mehuhetki" (the most Beefheartian Finnish album ever), "Hullu puutarhuri" and "Luuta ja nahkaa". He has also made a collaboration album with Alamaailman Vasarat included here on PA. He's done a couple of albums in English as well, but I don't think they're as good.
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nick_h_nz
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Posted: July 02 2021 at 00:22 |
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Thanks! I will check those out. I honestly can’t imagine me liking him anywhere near as much singing in English. There’s something really musical about the Finnish language that I love. |
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Posted: July 03 2021 at 03:39 |
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I like both of your submissions, Nick, great music, but they both have something that don't really make them stand out for me: I like the singing on the Outside In track and especially the first two minutes of the track before it turns into a more "normal" rocking track. Musically I prefer the Shiva the Destructor track, really great, but here it is the singing leaves me a bit underwhelmed... But again, they're both good listens! For my nomination I will choose the one which title is already an eternal wandering:A Winged Victory for the Sullen - We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year |
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Logan
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Sorry for not participating in this thread more, and I aporeciate the comments on my suggestions. I have been very busy. As something of a brevity consideration, I will nominate Alice Coltrane - Journey in Satchidananda.
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Posted: July 05 2021 at 04:15 |
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final nominations and poll?!
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nick_h_nz
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This is what I have seen. Have I missed anyone’s? Logan - Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda Lorenzo - Donovan - Nirvana Nicky - Dhafer Youssef - Soupir Eternel Cristi - Alternativ Quartet - Linistea Astupa Goluri Kees - A Winged Victory for the Sullen - We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year Lewian - ? Geo - ? Mike - ? Pekka - Vesa-Matti Loiri - Sielun Pohjalla Me - Shiva the Destructor - Nirvana Beach |
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Posted: July 05 2021 at 05:23 |
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I'd start making the poll with the nominations so far and set up a deadline for final nominations.
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My nomination is M. Ward - Chinese Translation
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Posted: July 05 2021 at 11:53 |
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I nominate Dan Deacon - When I Was Done Dying.
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Hard hard hard! Do I go for After the Flood which is a top 5 track of all time for me, or the Godfathers because too many people know the Talk Talk track already? Actually the Godfathers had a hit single there so it may be known by as many people, therefore my nomination is Talk Talk - After the Flood. Still grateful for this poll theme to have reminded me of that cool Godfathers single that had been off my radar for 20 years or so.
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Logan
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Posted: July 05 2021 at 20:29 |
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You have the forever in the poll for your forever and ever theme, but Jace (Frenetic Zetetic): Terry Funk - Forever Edited by Logan - July 05 2021 at 20:29 |
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nick_h_nz
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Posted: July 06 2021 at 06:41 |
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Thanks! Your playlists are always appreciated!
I’m trying to work out if I ignore tracks/artists I know or not, because if I do (as I normally do), it severely limits my choices! 🤪 |
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Posted: July 06 2021 at 07:46 |
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Thank you George for the playlist!
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Logan
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Yes, thank you George. I listened through the nominations yesterday without the playlist, but that made it easier to revisit and refresh. As usual, paring my choices down to three feels less than satisfactory (of course, that's ultimately a good thing). I had only heard two of the nominations beforehand, other than my own of course, this round. With Donovan in particular I am a big admirer, although mostly for his 60s through early 70s material.
I am going with: A Winged Victory for the Sullen - We Played Some Open Chords M. Ward - Chinese Translation Dhafer Youssef - Soupir Eternel (those three I feel also play very satisfyingly together). Cool round, Nick, and thanks for stepping up to take it on such short notice when circumstances prevented the other one from happening. Edited by Logan - July 06 2021 at 10:50 |
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Posted: July 06 2021 at 11:54 |
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Thank you for the vote for Dhafer, Logan!
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It was my pleasure, Nickie.
 I very much appreciate the music.
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Posted: July 06 2021 at 16:48 |
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After lots of hemming and hawing, one might even say
endless contemplation, here are my votes.
Number One stayed at Number One all through, I even bought a CD of this,
I liked it so much. Two and Three fought
with one another valiantly and Three and Four were in heavy contention, after I
decided on the Number 2 spot. I am a big
fan of Donovan, I think I ended up going more with the surprise of Talk Talk as
opposed to the more familiar style of Donovan, although I actually loved all
three of those songs of his. Many thanks to Nick for jumping in and covering so quickly for Raff (may she feel inclined to rejoining us soon, very curious as to what she would bring). Thanks as always to George for the playlist, and to everyone who participated. A shoutout to Lorenzo in hopes that he is recovering nicely at this point. 1.
Kees:
His Choice A
Winged Victory for the Sullen “We Played Some Open Chords and Rejoiced, for the
Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year”If he’d picked this, it would also have made it to the top for me:Arvo Pärt “Spiegel im
Spiegel” 3. Lewian: Talk Talk “After the Flood” Honourable Mention: Lorenzo: Donovan “Nirvana” Also would have contended if you’d picked it: Donovan's “Everlasting Sea” |
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