thebes Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Although I was too dragged out from the heat last week to post I did check in on this thread and I thought the suggestions and dialogue were particularly good this last week. Next week we'll have another drawing and see who gets lucky. Format's simple: Name of artist or group, name of album, type of music as best you can (rock, blues etc.), and recording format (cd, lp etc.) George Thorogood and the Destroyers, "Move it On Over", rock, lp Sure he's been beat to death on the radio, but every now and then I get the urge to rock it up a little and throw this on player. This is classic blues roots rock and roll. Loud, rocking and you can even understand most o fthe words. Great fun and very well recorded by of all things a folk and bluegrass label (Rounder). So what do you have to share this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 This week I'm going to do an Encore of a greatly over looked Artist and it's not a 70's Classic.................. DELBERT McCLINTON LIVE..............CD.........2003 I cannot say enough about this disc recorded live at the Bergen Musicfest in 2003. This guy is one of the best kept secrets in modern day music, and he's been doing this since the late 60's. You cannot put a label on him, he covers it all, Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, and Honky Tonk. Real songs about life, love, and the little detours we find on the road of life. Delbert is a great songwriter and even better performer, listen to him bring life to his songs. This is one of the best bands you're ears are going to ever hear. Top Notch professionals, each and every one of them, these guys Flat Out kick ***.Rob McNelley on Guitar, simply wicked, George Hawkins on Bass listen to those tones, and the rest of the guys just cook. This to me is what Rock Music is all about, fine, fine music. It is none stop from first song to last, spread over 2 Disc's. It could be considered a Greatest Hits package, if you will, I guess it is. You will be hard pressed to find a disc or vinyl that sounds any better than this. The Sonic Quality is some of the best this old fart has ever heard, Super Sound. I can not tell you guys enough; BUY THIS DISC, this is a great piece of music, and live to boot. The only thing I have left to say, Thank You Mr. McClinton, Thank You............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grog Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Well we got some new music in the mail this week. New Age, DVD/CD - "The Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider" Andreas Vollenweider the Swiss harpist has been one artist I have followed since his first CD hit the market many years ago. The new DVD/CD "The Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider" is fantastic! While the CD has 18 great selections it just can not compare to the nearly four hours of content on the DVD. One thing I really like about the DVD is we get a chance to see who Andreas Vollenweider is. We learn a lot about his life and family. This is not your everyday artist. When you see him play before the Dalai Lama you will know how good an artist he really is. You will awe at the sound coming from the harp just as the Dalai Lama did. If you are not familiar with the works of Andreas Vollenweider then go to the official site and sample his music. http://www.vollenweider.com/ DVD! The Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider now available in the US ( Released: Apr 4, 2006 ) international release Sept06 25 years live! Almost 4 hours of live concerts, interviews, documetaries, music videos... For this DVD, AVAF went through their archives and assembled almost four hours of film footage. What came out is a musical travelogue, filmed around the world, featuring the artist and his band, the "Friends" as well as renowned guest stars including Carly Simon, Adullah Ibrahim, David Lindley, Carlos Nunez, Djivan Gasparian and many others. The program consists of concerts filmed in exotic and interesting locales through out Europe, America and Asia including a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, performances at the historic Rockaplast-Festival in Germany, the Tokyos NHK Hall, the town square of Zurich Switzerland (where Andreas performed for H.H. the Dalai Lama at his 70th birthday celebration) and several full orchestral performances and studio footage never seen before. 1. "The Magical Journeys", one hour PBS program on AVAFs 25 year concert history, from the early years to the most recent tours, incl. the symphonic works live and AVs personal comments 2. Concert Specials: - Down to the Moon in Tokyo (1987) - Tales of Kira Kutan (Poland, Symphonic, 2002), - Wolkenstein (Switzerland, symphonic, 1999), - COSMOPOLY project (Basle, Switzerland, 2001) 3. Documentaries on Book of Roses, Kryptos, COSMOPOLY project and the most recent album VOX 4. The Music Videos: "Pearls & Tears", "Dancing with the Lion" and the pioneer shortfilm "Pace Verde" Guests including Carly Simon, Milton Nascimento, David Lindley, Bobby McFerrin and many others demonstrating the universality of music and it's ability to appeal and unite across cultures and languages. Although Andreas Vollenweider's music has always been synonymous with the new age music genre, the Swiss harpist quickly transcended the genres record sales when White Winds (1983) and his global breakthrough, the Grammy winning 1986 album Down To The Moon became a crossover sensation on Billboard's pop, jazz and classical charts simultaneously. More than simply creating music that exuded tranquility, he was also responsible for producing a signature sound that has reached worldwide cult status. His 25 years of almost constant touring have left him legions of fans the world over spanning generations and cultures. Concert programs filmed in exotic and interesting locales in Europe, America and Asia are featured in the program along with behind-the-scenes footage from many of the shows. These performances include Andreas' breakthrough performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, performances at the Rockplast-Festival of Pop music in Berlin, studio footage featuring guest artists (Carly Simon, David Lindley, Abdullah Ibrahim Bobby McFerrin, Abdullah Ibrahim, Djivan Gasparyan, Carlos Nunez, Milton Nascimento, Ray Anderson ), his first performance at Tokyo's NHK Hall, his recent outdoor concert before 10,000 in the town square of Zurich, Switzerland where Andreas performed for the 70th birthday celebration of the Dali Lama, several full orchestral performances including one with the Sinfonia Varsovia (Yehudi Mneuin's acclaimed ensemble), and many other performances at locations through out Europe and Asia. http://www.vollenweider.com/ CD! - Magical Journeys of Andreas Vollenweider Released: Apr 4, 2006 01 Stella 02 Down to the Moon 03 Moonday 04 Pace Verde 05 The Woman & The Stone 06 Passionata 07 Under One Moon 08 Hush, My Heart Be Still 09 Night Fire Dance 10 Die Vogelpredigt 11 Micro-Macro 12 Under One Moon 13 Pearls & Tears 14 Princess Kira 15 The Play of the Five Balls 16 Seven Doors 17 Het You! Yes You 18 Pyramid Andreas Vollenweider was one of the few musicians to gain superstar status as a "new age artist" back when the term was first used as a marketing category in the mid-'80s. The Swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative record sales when his albums simultaneously broached Billboard's pop, jazz, and classical charts in 1986. Born in Zurich in 1953, Vollenweider was ensconced in the city's fine art scene, courtesy of his father, one of Europe's leading organists. After becoming proficient on guitar, flute, and other instruments, the young Vollenweider developed a passion for the harp, which he modified to suit his needs. Not only did he construct a damper to expedite more rhythmic playing, he broadened the harp's tonal range by electrifying it. His buoyant funk beats, exotic pan-cultural influences, and colorful harp improvisations began to sweep Europe in the early '80s as Vollenweider signed with CBS Records to release Behind the Gardens...Behind the Wall. Three albums later, he won his first Grammy for 1987's Down to the Moon. Over the years, Vollenweider has managed to maintain his artistic integrity and vision despite increasing commercial success. The harpist's 1991 album Book of Roses is a testament to his ability to expand his scope as a composer while keeping his trademark sound intact; after a lenghty hiatus, he issued Kryptos in 1998, followed two years later by Cosmopoly. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Delbert McClinton - excellent good time feel good music. Similar to Buffett. We play Delbert's music on the golf course all the time. Page & Plant - Unleaded, very good sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Arky, So when you are slicing the ball you play "An Old Weakness Coming On Strong". "A Leap Of Faith"= "Be the ball Danny" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Some stuff I bought this past week: Tangerine Dream-Tangents CD box-set. Electronic synth rock. Crosby, Still, Nash & Young-Deja Vu CD. Best-of comp classic rock. Bruce McCulloch-Shame-Based Man CD. Comedy album from Kids In The Hall funnyman. The guy from Blue Rodeo does all the background music. Popol Vuh-Nosferatu Soundtrack CD. Gorgeous instrumental stuff from the under-appreciated Werner Herzog/Klaus Kinski adaptation. Probably my favorite vampire movie ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nice suggestions synth. It is a great vampire movie. I have to go with Lost Boys just for the humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nice suggestions synth. It is a great vampire movie. I have to go with Lost Boys just for the humor. Did you ever see Shadow of the Vampire with Willem DeFoe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strutter Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 STEVE VAI - the elusive light and sound vol.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Summertime...and the living is easy... Big Brother and the Holding Company. Cheap Thrills (1968) The definitive Janice Joplin ...nuff said CRANK IT UP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Steve that is great Janis.............Can I throw this at you, doesn't matter I'm going to anyway; How good could Janis have been IF she ever had a real good band behind her? She NEVER had a true bunch of musicians to back her up. On Cheap Thrills SHE is the show, she carried those guys, on Pearl she had a better band, but still not the band to carry her to a higher level......................Cheap Thrills is a Classic in every way, Janis just being Janis, but Big Brother and the Holding Company were not at the same level as Janis...........Please don't misunderstand what I'm trying to point out, a GREAT album, but Janis deserved a better band, Ah Yes, Summertime.....................just an old fart rambling................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Budgie - Impeckable and Nightflight, Rock Music, CD IMPECKABLE 1. Melt The Ice Away 2. Love For You And Me 3. All At Sea 4. Dish It Up 5. Pyramids 6. Smile Boy Smile 7. Im A Faker Too 8. Dont Go Away 9. Dont Dilute The Water NIGHTFLIGHT 10. I Turned To Stone 11. Keeping A Rendezvouz 12. Reaper Of The Glory 13. She Used Me Up 14. Dont Lay Down And Die 15. Apparatus 16. Superstar 17. Change Your Ways 18. Untitled Lullaby These guys were before their time, I see and hear their influence in Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden and others. They both have their share of good rockers and a ballad or two, not many folks have heard of them but if you like rock music they are certainly worth a listen. You can buy both albums on one CD here for $11.99, these were imports and tough to find. I have them both and it took me awhile to find them. http://www.musiccdvideo.com/view/2316.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Arky, So when you are slicing the ball you play "An Old Weakness Coming On Strong". Replace slicing with hooking & you got it.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 As luck would have it I was at an estate sale today and picked up a Delbert McClinton, "Room to Breathe". Love the blues cuts on this but the country cuts were obviously mixed by somebody else, way too hot a mix. Ssoon as I get a chance I'll pick up the recommended cd. Thanks for the heads-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Steve that is great Janis.............Can I throw this at you, doesn't matter I'm going to anyway; How good could Janis have been IF she ever had a real good band behind her? She NEVER had a true bunch of musicians to back her up. On Cheap Thrills SHE is the show, she carried those guys, on Pearl she had a better band, but still not the band to carry her to a higher level......................Cheap Thrills is a Classic in every way, Janis just being Janis, but Big Brother and the Holding Company were not at the same level as Janis...........Please don't misunderstand what I'm trying to point out, a GREAT album, but Janis deserved a better band, Ah Yes, Summertime.....................just an old fart rambling................... I know what you're saying, they were basically amateurs, but it worked all the same, and maybe that was part of the magic. A neighborhood bar band, and a neighbor girl, singin' the blues. What makes the album really work is the base rawness and simpleness of the band. It's that very sparse, basic, simple, imperfect background that let's Janice come forward and be what she was. I don't think Pearl measured up either, it might have worked with Paul Butterfield Blues Band backing her up, or some other such super star but ray blues group, but anything too polished would detract I think. I loved Janice, warts and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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