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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Aug 11, 2009 20:42:00 GMT
Grant Lee Buffalo - Wish You Well
These are the times to read between the lines Yeah my truck runneth over false prophet signs
AH
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Post by fretslider on Aug 12, 2009 18:26:31 GMT
Allo Alph, where've you been!
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Post by fretslider on Aug 13, 2009 18:26:50 GMT
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Post by beth on Aug 14, 2009 23:42:38 GMT
lotta good music there. Been going all day on abt. 3 hrs sleep so have been winding down to the vids. First, I finally found the really great Rory Gallagher video of Bullfrog Blues that I was looking for. Great RG performance, but, also, just a terrific all 'round video. That was a wicked little band.
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Post by beth on Aug 14, 2009 23:48:25 GMT
Next, you tell me - classic or cliche
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Post by beth on Aug 15, 2009 14:46:21 GMT
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Post by fretslider on Aug 15, 2009 18:11:54 GMT
I like your taste, beth! Gallagher is deeply missed and it's never easy when some of the band members have 'moved on', so to speak. I thought the band that best overcome having a deceased member was probably the Who, who used Kenny Jones to fill in for Keith Moon. The Sweet were a pretty tight outfit, despite the fact that they had to do the Chinn Chapman thing. And while we're on the subject of Glam Rock..... Some people make a Les Paul look good
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Post by beth on Aug 15, 2009 21:17:38 GMT
Rory G. = cream of the crop. I've introduced a good many young'uns to his music over the years. haha T-Rex and all the Glams seemed to have that same 'ol super-ego back beat. Well, thank you sweetly, fret, but all the good taste in the world does not make up for "d u m b" - which is how I feel for not knowing about Camel. I'm here to learn. S[eaking of cliches and all, I probably would not post Layla except for this weird line up and funny video. Besides which, they left in the coda and Layla without it is kind of like cake with no frosting to me.
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Post by fretslider on Aug 16, 2009 11:28:53 GMT
Mmmm, you have to wonder what made them do that!
OK, beth if you're on a learning curve....
Nektar were a British band based in West Germany, this is from 1976. The counterpoint (one melody line rising as another one is falling) with the choral in part 2 (at 4:54) is my favourite part, hope you like this one, beth.
Part 4 is missing, but its only the concluding piece which is more of a lament than anything else. For my money, they were way ahead of their time with this, Resources? Recycling? That's today's news.
fret
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Post by beth on Aug 16, 2009 17:25:34 GMT
Thanks fret I've pulled these over to my desktop and, later, when I have time to give it my full attention I'll listen and comment. Why d'you suppose so many English musicians used Germany as a kind of experimental arena for their more avant-garde music? I'm sure there's a simple, logical reason, but that has long puzzled me.
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Post by fretslider on Aug 16, 2009 21:53:22 GMT
Thanks fret I've pulled these over to my desktop and, later, when I have time to give it my full attention I'll listen and comment. Why d'you suppose so many English musicians used Germany as a kind of experimental arena for their more avant-garde music? I'm sure there's a simple, logical reason, but that has long puzzled me. I think the reason was it was easier to get work over there.
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Post by beth on Aug 17, 2009 2:23:36 GMT
oh see, it was something simple. good that I asked or I'd have tried to complicate it. OK, I listened to the Nektar vids and plan to listen again. They were (are?) very good. I see what you mean about the 2nd part - that was great . Do they still record? Did they try the U.S.? If so, what was the reception? About the time they were out there (Camel, too), I regret to say I was spending a lot of time listening to top 40 pop on my 8-tracks. . Otherwise, I may have to start keeping notes! I'm not sure whether I've posted this one before. It's possible because they are a current group I really like - yet, since they started out in the early '90s they can qualify for the vaults.
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Post by fretslider on Aug 17, 2009 14:17:43 GMT
As we know all too well, the US is a hard nut to crack. There's a lot of competition within the US let alone from outside it! Nektar are still going. They were big in Germany and I believe they had a following in America too. I think Camel are still going too, but I don't think they cracked the US market. I can't remember if I've already posted this one!
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Post by beth on Aug 18, 2009 4:18:41 GMT
ooooo . . . good choice. If you have, I don't remember. Maybe before you posted Ritchie Blackmore and I started paying attention because you actually liked a musician I liked. You know, this thread has turned into a very neat little space. Soon, we may need to consider a directory. This one's a little different - worth a listen. Would have been nice to find something later but just went with what I like.
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Post by fretslider on Aug 18, 2009 21:14:23 GMT
Glad I've got your attention now, beth I like to think that what we contribute to this thread is enjoyed by others too. I find that I know so many pieces that a lot of them go down the back of the sofa in my mind. Every now and again I remember something I'd forgotten all about! I like a jazzy touch and this guy's good. I liked that. No surprises here, just a nice track - great for long long drives. Alright, two tracks!
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Post by beth on Aug 19, 2009 1:32:42 GMT
Well - yeah - I do that stream of consciousness posting, too - whatever I happen to think of - but you have better taste. I let some crap filter through - pop with few redeeming qualities, just because I was carrying an ear worm. Somebody (RT) suggested to me over the weekend that Thorogood was as good as Gallagher. LOL nonono This one is kind of fun, though. Hopefully, everybody loves V V and is rockin' out in silence.
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Post by fretslider on Aug 19, 2009 21:44:44 GMT
I liked that, good fun stuff, but you're right Gallager is hard to beat. On the subject of bottleneck players, I quite like this guy, he has an original style and I'm sure he needs no introduction from me!
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Post by beth on Aug 20, 2009 1:25:37 GMT
Fret, I honestly do not know much about Landreth, except that his name is slightly familiar. I went to wiki and browsed - saw lots of good things about him. I'm not a fan of southern U.S. music generally, though there are exceptions. Apparently Landreth is a master at frets and slides . I can see why he'd get your notice. Leo Kottke is more familiar to me as a southern folk guitarist and singer. Even here, I'm not a huge fan, but he's worth a listen and entertaining. I really like Pat Metheny. Does that mean I like jazz better than folk? Not necessarily - depends on the artist, the style and, sometimes, the song.
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Post by beth on Aug 20, 2009 1:33:46 GMT
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Post by fretslider on Aug 20, 2009 12:54:32 GMT
And so we diversify! I like Landreth because he's different, but I too find 'southern' country etc somewhat alien to me.
I like what you posted there beth and it reminded me of an old favourite of mine. Julian Bream is a master of the Lute, Baroque and Spanish/Classical guitar.
And another old favourite
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