Non-Classical Music Listening Thread!

[ShineyMcShineShine]

SPOTIFY:

Vangelis - Mask (1985)

This felt like return to the mid 70s sound/style for Vangelis. I am not very fond of this side of his artistry.

Alvar Aalto is pretty well-known around the World.

I didn't care for Mask either.

[ShineyMcShineShine]

The Rolling Stones The Complete Woodstock Tapes 1978 recorded at Bearsville Studio, Woodstock, NY, USA, May/June 1978

[SimonNZ]

[SimonNZ]

Wow. Nick Cave has nodded in this direction a few times, but this is by far the lushest arrangements and backings and most ecstatic delivery he's produced for what is a sustained overwhelming experience.

[AnotherSpin]

Wow. Nick Cave has nodded in this direction a few times, but this is by far the lushest arrangements and backings and most ecstatic delivery he's produced for what is a sustained overwhelming experience.

+1

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Wow. Nick Cave has nodded in this direction a few times, but this is by far the lushest arrangements and backings and most ecstatic delivery he's produced for what is a sustained overwhelming experience.

He was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert quite recently.  I had heard of him before, but don't recall hearing any of his music.  Great and really touching interview/discussion between the two.

PD

[SimonNZ]

He was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert quite recently.  I had heard of him before, but don't recall hearing any of his music.  Great and really touching interview/discussion between the two.

PD

Thanks. I'd recommend The Boatmans Call as a good entry point. It his most piano-ballady and one of his finest collections of songs, and you can then decide how much of his rougher edges you'd like after that.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Thanks. I'd recommend The Boatmans Call as a good entry point. It his most piano-ballady and one of his finest collections of songs, and you can then decide how much of his rougher edges you'd like after that.

I was quite impressed when he talked about the Red Hand Files and read one of his replies...very thoughtful and poignant.

PD

p.s.  The YT video is apparently the extended version of their conversation.  The one that I saw was the one aired on the t.v. show.

[NumberSix]

Joe Bonamassa: Dust Bowl (2011)

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Joe Bonamassa: Dust Bowl (2011)

I don't know that particular album, but I am very impressed with the recordings/performances (on t.v.) that I've heard of his.  I remember stumbling across a performance of his on good ole PBS.  First time that I had heard of him...and was wowed! 

PD

[NumberSix]

I don't know that particular album, but I am very impressed with the recordings/performances (on t.v.) that I've heard of his.  I remember stumbling across a performance of his on good ole PBS.  First time that I had heard of him...and was wowed! 

PD

I have listened twice. I was expecting heavier Stevie-esque blues-rock, but it's a bit rootsier. Lots of great solos, of course.

I like it. First album of his I have played.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I have listened twice. I was expecting heavier Stevie-esque blues-rock, but it's a bit rootsier. Lots of great solos, of course.

I like it. First album of his I have played.

I have one album of his..can't remember the title offhand, but will check.  Have you watched any of those PBS concert specials?

PD

[NumberSix]

I have one album of his..can't remember the title offhand, but will check.  Have you watched any of those PBS concert specials?

PD

I have not.

[SimonNZ]

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I have not.

There are at least several ones which they've shown.  The first one that (I believe) I watched was one from the Royal Albert Hall.  Another one was an acoustic concert from Vienna.  There are some clips from them online. 

PD

[Todd]

David Gilmour should retire.  Also, his daughter is a musical mediocrity.

[SimonNZ]

[NumberSix]

David Gilmour should retire.  Also, his daughter is a musical mediocrity.

I didn't hate it quite that much, and I liked the daughter songs best of the bunch. But I do agree the album is boring. I couldn't get through a second listen.

[SimonNZ]

Dont think Ive ever heard Blu Lou Barker before. What an interesting voice. Like a naughtier Blossom Dearie.

And in searching for that image I see Maria Muldaur made a tribute album called " Don't You Feel My Leg (The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker)", which I'll certainly be checking out.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

And in searching for that image I see Maria Muldaur made a tribute album called " Don't You Feel My Leg (The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker)", which I'll certainly be checking out.

Her self-titled album is a great one!

PD