(06-30-2012, 06:11 PM)Ma Huang Sor Wrote: When I first met you HotD, you made me think of this song:

I say that because it was my first composition I attempted using the newly developed Cakewalk PC software, which with a keyboard and a computer turned your keyboard into a compositional tool that you could layer music tracks with.

I produced my own version of this pretty much note for note, and blew myself away in the process.

I know of the software. I'm not a real talent by any stretch, but I've done some back up singing and tambourine. Side gigs when I had more energy. Spent a little time in the studio back in the day.

My buddy MT is the biggest Zappa fan that I've ever met. I've got a mini cooler of his in the garage with a "Zappa for President" sticker on it. Inside is a bunch of essays that MT's written over the years. If he wasn't so consumed with the bottle (beer only actually, by the case, every day), I think he could kick out some brilliant works. As it stands, he's great, but too unfocused to every really hit it home.

This is his favorite Zappa:

Beer and titties for all....

How about a drum circle?

(06-30-2012, 06:24 PM)Donovan Wrote: I haven't gotten it yet but I understand the new stuff from the Tedeschi/Trucks band is kickass. My deejay that hypes her all the time played an unreleased blues version she did of Nilsson's "everybody's talkin" that was frigging stellar. There is nothing like a big ol bluesy voice belting out some heartbreak...

Amoeba had a triple album set of the Tedeschi Trucks band on vinyl. $39 each. The guy at the store hadn't given it a listen yet, but we ended up talking about Trucks on slide guitar for about 20 minutes when I picked up Tedeschi's debut CD.

I'm on a tight budget, but I might go back and pick up the triple in the next couple of weeks. They're playing at Mountain Winery in Saratoga in September. Also a possibility; I usually head north with my friends near my birthday. Would be the perfect venue.

Some new tracks that I've taken a liking to on our local adult-alternative station, Cities 97.1:

Group Love- Tongue Tied
Fun.- Some Nights
Coldplay- Paradise
Meiko- Leave the Lights On
Young The Giant- Cough Syrup

Check em out HotD and see what you think.

Thanks, MS.

I'll start listening tonight. They aren't bands that I would typically seek out, but I could be missing out on some good stuff.

@HotD

I downloaded those 5 off ITunes and really like them.

I point them out to you specifically cuz I think we have fairly similar tastes.

I'll be interested to hear what you think.

(07-11-2012, 01:05 PM)Midwest Spy Wrote: Some new tracks that I've taken a liking to on our local adult-alternative station, Cities 97.1:

Group Love- Tongue Tied
Fun.- Some Nights
Coldplay- Paradise
Meiko- Leave the Lights On
Young The Giant- Cough Syrup

Check em out HotD and see what you think.

I liked the Meiko tune: heavy synch, good for that style and nice breathy female voice.

I liked the Young the Giant song too - good lyrics and beat.

The other 3 didn't really do much for me.

It was fun listening to them; just pulled up the MP3s. Thanks!

Quote: Ma Huang Sor wrote:

I love Fiona...been following her since she broke. I'm psyched about the new album

I'm liking it a lot...

(06-12-2012, 12:37 AM)Midwest Spy Wrote:

(06-12-2012, 12:30 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: Were you able to check out "Headlong Flight"? The video kept breaking me on me, but it's really good tune.

I will check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.

There are RUSH Clockwork Angels youtubes up now. This is the song I was telling you about. Turn this one way up, MS.

A couple of bands/singers yall should check out.

Reckless Kelly!!!!! Cross Canadian Ragweed. Wade Bowen.

Totally not mainstream and will never be played outside Texas radio stations. But totally worth the research.

I dig this band enough I actually bought the CD off iTunes

(07-11-2012, 11:53 PM)Tammy75 Wrote: I dig this band enough I actually bought the CD off iTunes

Alabama Shakes, post 50. Good stuff, Tammy. Will check around for the other bands you recommended.

(06-30-2012, 06:24 PM)Donovan Wrote: My deejay that hypes her all the time played an unreleased blues version she did of Nilsson's "everybody's talkin" that was frigging stellar.

I love the lyrics and the original song. This version has a much different tempo and flavor; really really good, imo.

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Everybody's Talkin' - April 2012

Fan shot video with Reckless Kelly singing one of my favorite Crazy Eddie's last Hurrah. I have the pleasure of seeing these guys over 15X.

HotD- thanks for the feedback. I know the Fun and Grouplove songs are 'pop' but you should give them a second listen.

Two more for you- Lumineers 'Ho Hey' and David Gray 'Please Forgive Me'

Young the Giant were just in town the other day, but I wasn't able to get over there to see them.

I have several of Raitt's albums and play them all once in a while.

She seems to be holding up pretty well. There are quite a few of the old singers who are hanging in there. Marianne Faithful actually redid "As Tears go By" and it's even better than the oiginal.

There are a lot of good new bands all of a sudden. One that's been around a little longer and I have high hopes for is Tift Merrit.

Tift Merritt, Stray Papers, 2007



Thanks Clad. Country rockish; I like this song.

She's got some good guitarists and a really good voice (and she's pretty hawt, too).

Hopsin. The message in this new release is phenomenal. Sadly, it goes against everything the people who listen to this genre uphold. I'd go as far as to say Hopsin is to rap as Marilyn Manson is to rock.

(07-21-2012, 12:23 AM)Jibbles Wrote: Hopsin. The message in this new release is phenomenal. Sadly, it goes against everything the people who listen to this genre uphold. I'd go as far as to say Hopsin is to rap as Marilyn Manson is to rock.

First time to see/hear Hopsin. Pretty powerful lyrics calling out the low parts of some of the rap culture. Liked it a lot. Great rapper.

Rickie Lee Jones has a new album coming out in September, "The Devil You Know". All remakes this time out. She's one of my very favorites. If interested, you can listen to her version of Sympathy for the Devil at the link. First time I didn't particularly care for something of hers, but still anxious to hear the whole album.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/s...l-20120719


This is the track list for the upcoming album; some great songs:

"Sympathy for the Devil" (Rolling Stones)
"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (Neil Young)
"Masterpiece" (Ben Harper)
"The Weight" (Robbie Robertson)
"St. James Infirmary" (traditional)
"Comfort You" (Van Morrison)
"Reason To Believe" (Tim Hardin)
"Play With Fire" (Rolling Stones)
"Seems Like a Long Time" (Theodore Anderson)
"Catch the Wind" (Donovan Leitch)