I'll tie in two of the above thoughts.
First, diversity in life is the key, indeed, LSH! Musically, the artists I stay with for a long time have that diversity -- and it not only keeps ME interested -- it also keeps them around too! As an example, I heard a recent Nick Lowe album about a week ago. This guy has been around as long as Gord, and he's gone from an obnoxious rocker (Basher) to country to balladeer! Take a look also at the older players on the British music scene. A lot of the names from 30 years ago are still touring and strutting their stuff (Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, the list goes on...) Second, I am also one of those who hears something new, and then mercilessly plays the life out of it. In my computer operator days, when I worked shift, my shift partner and I used to bring in one tape or CD - yes, ONE - and play it the whole night through. Again and again and again. Then after a few weeks we'd tire of it and discover something new. In fact, she passed by my desk the other day - we both have different jobs now - and she said that she's found a new band and she's doing it again! They are called Scissor Sisters, and they do rock, pop, dance, glam rock, and electronic. I gave them a listen and it's fun stuff. A few of the songs were not to my taste, but they're to be enjoyed, not to be taken seriously. Again, this all ties in with LSH's point of diversity. They've put the diversity on one album, not through a career of thirty years! Oh yes, and my overdoing it habit with new things I like is not just limited to music. Maybe one day I'll tell you about the time I discovered Green Tea... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif David in Sweden |
I'll tie in two of the above thoughts.
First, diversity in life is the key, indeed, LSH! Musically, the artists I stay with for a long time have that diversity -- and it not only keeps ME interested -- it also keeps them around too! As an example, I heard a recent Nick Lowe album about a week ago. This guy has been around as long as Gord, and he's gone from an obnoxious rocker (Basher) to country to balladeer! Take a look also at the older players on the British music scene. A lot of the names from 30 years ago are still touring and strutting their stuff (Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, the list goes on...) Second, I am also one of those who hears something new, and then mercilessly plays the life out of it. In my computer operator days, when I worked shift, my shift partner and I used to bring in one tape or CD - yes, ONE - and play it the whole night through. Again and again and again. Then after a few weeks we'd tire of it and discover something new. In fact, she passed by my desk the other day - we both have different jobs now - and she said that she's found a new band and she's doing it again! They are called Scissor Sisters, and they do rock, pop, dance, glam rock, and electronic. I gave them a listen and it's fun stuff. A few of the songs were not to my taste, but they're to be enjoyed, not to be taken seriously. Again, this all ties in with LSH's point of diversity. They've put the diversity on one album, not through a career of thirty years! Oh yes, and my overdoing it habit with new things I like is not just limited to music. Maybe one day I'll tell you about the time I discovered Green Tea... http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif David in Sweden |
BillW -
I'm just discovering Clannad although my husband has been a huge fan from the beginning. Did you see Maire/Moya last year at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis? She was great! (and beautiful) I'm also listening to: Maire/Moya's sib Enya (huge fan) The Moody Blues Restless Heart Brooks and Dunn Travis Tritt JOSH GROBAN! (hey - no laughing, people!!) Just now getting back into Gordon. I love "Lifeline". I was seriously ill for a long time & I was just way too ill to watch TV or even to listen to music. I still love my old favorites but everything feels so new and shiny anymore. |
quote:Originally posted by AnotherKathryn:
BillW - I'm just discovering Clannad although my husband has been a huge fan from the beginning. Did you see Maire/Moya last year at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis? She was great! (and beautiful) I'm also listening to: Maire/Moya's sib Enya (huge fan) The Moody Blues Restless Heart Brooks and Dunn Travis Tritt JOSH GROBAN! (hey - no laughing, people!!) Just now getting back into Gordon. I love "Lifeline". I was seriously ill for a long time & I was just way too ill to watch TV or even to listen to music. I still love my old favorites but everything feels so new and shiny anymore. OOPS I guess I missed that one, sounds great. My last post was awhile ago - right now I'm wearing out Los Lonely Boys - and wondering why their tour schedule is so limited. But they're playing at the Grammys. Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif |
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("AnotherKate") **************************************** BillW - I'm just now discovering Clannad but my husband has been a huge fan from the start. Did you see Maire/Moya at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis last year? It was a magical evening & she was gorgeous.. I'm also listening to: Enya, mostly... (Maire/Moya's sib) Josh Groban (no laughing!) Restless Heart Brooks and Dunn Travis Tritt Court TV Just recently getting back into Gordon a bit. It's been a long time. |
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("AnotherKate") **************************************** BillW - I'm just now discovering Clannad but my husband has been a huge fan from the start. Did you see Maire/Moya at The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis last year? It was a magical evening & she was gorgeous.. I'm also listening to: Enya, mostly... (Maire/Moya's sib) Josh Groban (no laughing!) Restless Heart Brooks and Dunn Travis Tritt Court TV Just recently getting back into Gordon a bit. It's been a long time. |
It's been a while since I checked this thread. Right now I am od-ing on Jimmy Buffet. I just love his 'License to Chill'.
And Daniel - I love Charlie Landsborough! Nice to see his name out there. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif |
Always listening to: Chris Isaak, Mary Black, Toby Keith, Moody Blues, Byrds (with Gene Clark), Bobby Goldsboro, Bob Lind (has new album coming out this year!), Dwight Yoakam, Steve Holy (ever heard "Just a Kiss" (?) tremendous cut from his 'Blue Moon' CD), The Mavericks, Steve Gillette ("Darcy Farrow"), Josh Groban, Alison Krauss, and Andrea Bocelli...but Gord is at the top of the list! Never NOT in the mood for GL.
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Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it?
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Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it?
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I listen to so many artist but here is a small list....
Ian Tyson Jann Arden Blue Rodeo John Mellencamp Duncan Sheik John Denver George Fox Bare Naked Ladies Sheryl Crow Tragically Hip Paul McCartney Jason Mraz John Lennon Cat Stevens ....and of course my sister Julie. |
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Restless Heart Brooks & Dunn Travis Tritt The Moody Blues Court TV |
quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
Did any of you who stated you're listening to the Moody Blues lately pick up their "December" Christmas/Winter CD last year? What'd you think of it? Yes! and it is tremendous! Anything Justin Hayward does IS!! |
If you love GL's music - I would HIGHLY recommend listening to Hem. Their music is just beautiful. I couldn't say enough about them!
I'm also an avid listener of: The Tragically Hip Sarah McLachlan David Gray Josh Ritter The Frames Reindeer Section Seals & Crofts *looks sheepish* James Taylor Dave Mathews Band Depeche Mode - hey, I'll always be an eighties child! Damien Dempsey Mark Geary Martin Finke (The above 3 are Irish singer songwriters - check them out if you have aminute http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ) Led Zepplin Three Dog Night There are so many more, but I can't begin to list them all. The above is good for a start. I listen to all my music on continuous rotation. Every cd I own is a prized memory. *Edited because of a spelling mistake! [This message has been edited by Kel (edited January 14, 2005).] |
If you love GL's music - I would HIGHLY recommend listening to Hem. Their music is just beautiful. I couldn't say enough about them!
I'm also an avid listener of: The Tragically Hip Sarah McLachlan David Gray Josh Ritter The Frames Reindeer Section Seals & Crofts *looks sheepish* James Taylor Dave Mathews Band Depeche Mode - hey, I'll always be an eighties child! Damien Dempsey Mark Geary Martin Finke (The above 3 are Irish singer songwriters - check them out if you have aminute http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ) Led Zepplin Three Dog Night There are so many more, but I can't begin to list them all. The above is good for a start. I listen to all my music on continuous rotation. Every cd I own is a prized memory. *Edited because of a spelling mistake! [This message has been edited by Kel (edited January 14, 2005).] |
Musicians other than GL that I love:
Jim Steinman - especially 'Bat Out of Hell" (Meat Loaf singing) Everly Brothers (love their harmonies) Neil Diamond Ian and Sylvia (love Sylvia's harmonies) Simon and Garfunkel Steve Perry (W/O Journey) Stevie Nicks (W/O Fleetwood Mac and ever and always: Claude Debussey Ludwig van Beethoven |
at the moment, i'm on a wilco and jeff tweedy binge.. listening to them a lot. also a bit of customary bob dylan
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I've actually been making my way through the 4 DVD Live Aid set and enjoying all those bands.
My favorite, forever and always, will be Queen. Both at Live Aid, and in my musical tastes. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Jeff |
quote:Originally posted by GJM:
A perfect companion to GL, and another favorite of mine, is Jim Croce. He also had a fantastic voice and his songs were driven by beautiful guitars. Jim Croce idolized GL and was heavily influenced by his music. Years before he hit it big in '71, Croce had this idea of making himself into an "American Lightfoot." Toward that end, he hooked up with John Stockfish, who we all know preceded the great Rick Haynes as GL's bass player. Along with Jim's wife, Ingrid, they recorded some great folk songs about best forgotten yesterdays and hopeful tomorrows. On the Jim Croce DVD, there is an interview segment at the end where Jim grabs a guitar and sings "Song for a Winter's Night" (one of my all-time favorites) with his wife. I was surprised and grateful. I just wish the narrator would have shut up so I could hear the song. Thank you for the opportunity to post a few thoughts. It's nice to know there are others out there with excellent taste in music. Take care, Greg I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!" I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world. My favorite Croce song to play and sing is These Dreams. It literally took me years to figure out a decent guitar accompaniment, but now that I've got it down, I find that it is always one of the first songs I play, every time I pick up a guitar. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com |
Right now, I'd have to say my second favorite is Stan Rogers. I've been hooked on Stan ever since that rascal, Ed Mullen, introduced me to his music. I especially like his slower ballads.
Others on the list: Jim Croce Tom Paxton Don McLean Simon & Garfunkel Dylan Alison Krauss Eva Cassidy James Taylor Cat Stevens Townes Van Zandt John Denver Carol King Eagles Merle Haggard Kris Kristofferson Dave Mallett Johnny Cash Arlo Guthrie Kathy Mattea CCR Jimmy Buffett Tim O'Brien Jimi Hendrix Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young John (Cougar) Mellencamp ZZ Top Johnny Horton (Whispering Pines...love it) Patsy Cline And that Boxcar Willie CD I bought last night is great. My parents used to play his music all the time, and I had forgotten about him over the years. Gee, I could go on and on and on. It's really a never ending list. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com |
Here's a shortlist of current faves:
Bad Company!!! Nirvana (plugged in and unplugged http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif RHCP Enya Kenny Wayne Shepherd (and Noah's vocals) I love guitar sounds, cool melodies, gorgeous voices, and meaningful lyrics. |
quote:Originally posted by jeffyjo:
I've actually been making my way through the 4 DVD Live Aid set and enjoying all those bands. My favorite, forever and always, will be Queen. Both at Live Aid, and in my musical tastes. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Jeff How was Dire Straits on those DVD's? I've heard that they were doing a big concert somewhere else that same day and made special arrangements to play at Live Aid and then fly back to do their other show. Heard they were limited with what instruments they could bring along due to setting up for the other show. |
Other than Mr.Lightfoot, I listen to:
Hall & Oats Seals & Crofts Phil Collins Anita Baker Jimmy Smith Al Jarreau Gerry & the Pacemakers R&B Music There is more too many to list http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif |
Other than Mr.Lightfoot, I listen to:
Hall & Oats Seals & Crofts Phil Collins Anita Baker Jimmy Smith Al Jarreau Gerry & the Pacemakers R&B Music There is more too many to list http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif |
quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!" I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world. quote:Originally posted by jj: wow, dvd's have really come down in price (same with legit CD's http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ...mp3's just dont' do justice to most great productions so i don't listen to many) so i was finally able to see the Croce Live one after only seeing glimpses during the VH1 show years ago they did actually show a bit more of SFAWN during the Farm doc, is that recording available in full form anywhere? i think Ingrid, Jim and Maury Muehleisen (nice to see him remembered in the July04 Sounding Board http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif) could have hooked up and given PP+M a good run as a wonderful harmonizing trio (but i suppose Ingrid was busy raising AJ) anyhow, many are not fans of GL covers but GL is a songwriter first and foremost to me and i love hearing anyone and everyone adding new arrangements, varied phrasings, new harmonies, etc to his timeless creations...i will have to find JC's SRBs also someday, i can almost hear it in my head already http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif btw, some of the live tunes on the DVD were new to me (i thought i new all JC stuff!) and superb...all i want in live music is what they offered, 2 acoustics and lead and harmony vox...i wish i'd see GL in a similar setup, i miss live GL harmonies (i don't even think a song like Triangle should be done live without harmonies, anyhow, digression) ...cheers JC and MM, miss you guys jj wow, i thought i was reading my own post, but from another thread, lol great to see the statuesque Stockfish in that Spin Spin Spin video too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif man, the look of admiration and love in any shot of Ingrid gleaming at Jim is heartbreaking i think AJ dug up the archives and threw this DVD together (Carwash Blues is such a clean print!), can one of Gord's sons do the same for us all, while Gord and WE are still alive? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif back on topic, listening to the Barra McNeils |
quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
I just love Croce's music. I bought the DVD last night and watched it three times. I may watch it three more times today. I was pleasantly surprised by their version of SFAWN Night. Beautiful harmony, but like you, I kept thinking, "I wish the narrator would shut to h*ll up!" I often wonder what the future would have held for Jim and his sideman Maury, had that tragic crash not happened. What a great loss to the music world. quote:Originally posted by jj: wow, dvd's have really come down in price (same with legit CD's http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif ...mp3's just dont' do justice to most great productions so i don't listen to many) so i was finally able to see the Croce Live one after only seeing glimpses during the VH1 show years ago they did actually show a bit more of SFAWN during the Farm doc, is that recording available in full form anywhere? i think Ingrid, Jim and Maury Muehleisen (nice to see him remembered in the July04 Sounding Board http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif) could have hooked up and given PP+M a good run as a wonderful harmonizing trio (but i suppose Ingrid was busy raising AJ) anyhow, many are not fans of GL covers but GL is a songwriter first and foremost to me and i love hearing anyone and everyone adding new arrangements, varied phrasings, new harmonies, etc to his timeless creations...i will have to find JC's SRBs also someday, i can almost hear it in my head already http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif btw, some of the live tunes on the DVD were new to me (i thought i new all JC stuff!) and superb...all i want in live music is what they offered, 2 acoustics and lead and harmony vox...i wish i'd see GL in a similar setup, i miss live GL harmonies (i don't even think a song like Triangle should be done live without harmonies, anyhow, digression) ...cheers JC and MM, miss you guys jj wow, i thought i was reading my own post, but from another thread, lol great to see the statuesque Stockfish in that Spin Spin Spin video too http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif man, the look of admiration and love in any shot of Ingrid gleaming at Jim is heartbreaking i think AJ dug up the archives and threw this DVD together (Carwash Blues is such a clean print!), can one of Gord's sons do the same for us all, while Gord and WE are still alive? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif back on topic, listening to the Barra McNeils |
Mostly I'm all Gord all the time, but tonight I'm stuck here at work testing software for a deadline, and listening to Creed. What a great band!
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quote:Originally posted by brink:
Roger McGuinn sounds very familiar, but I don't know from where. Any clues? Yeah he was the founder of the Byrds. |
Roger McGuinn (Real first name is Jim) was also involved briefly with The Chad Mitchell Trio and then released 2 45s as by The City Surfers on Capitol in '63, before forming The Beefeaters with Gene Clark, which then became The Byrds in '64-'65.
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Roger is one of my favorite musicians. Among Byrds recordings, Mr Tambourine Man (a Dylan song that even he didn't recognize the first time he heard the Byrds version) and Turn, Turn, Turn are probably the "trademark" and best known songs. Roger is known for his "jingle, jangle" guitar sound; it's something to see and hear. Martin Guitar just issued a new SEVEN string guitar, designed by Roger. With that guitar (the G-string is doubled as with a 12 string, but the other 5 strings are not), you (or at least Roger) can get the signature sound yet have the flexibility of a 6 string. If I could play a bit better (a lot better), I'd get me one of those!
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Here's my list, bear in mind that they are all distant seconds to GL.
The Kingston Trio Edie Brickell & New Bohemians 10.000 Maniacs Marty Robbins Nat King Cole Pete Seeger Al Stewart Kris Kristofferson Joni Mitchell Joe Cocker John Prine Ray Charles David Bowie Pentangle Steely Dan Paul Simon |
Here's my list, bear in mind that they are all distant seconds to GL.
The Kingston Trio Edie Brickell & New Bohemians 10.000 Maniacs Marty Robbins Nat King Cole Pete Seeger Al Stewart Kris Kristofferson Joni Mitchell Joe Cocker John Prine Ray Charles David Bowie Pentangle Steely Dan Paul Simon |
Most of the acts the rest of you have named are favorites of mine also. Recently,Ive been revisiting my Elton John cassettes though. No special reason,unless finally snapping up all of his hits could be called a reason. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
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Re: Who else are you listening to?
I just noticed this thread from 2004-05 (several years before I joined Corfid) and wanted to add my favourites:
Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson James Taylor Jackson Browne Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam Van Morrison Bob Seger Broderick Smith (an Australian from my state Victoria) Shane Howard/Goanna (also from Victoria) The Corrs The Saw Doctors (Irish) Mary Black (Irish) Tony Rice (bluegrass). |
Re: Who else are you listening to?
nice list dave!. i rediscovered james taylor and the corrs recently again as well. (oh, i've kissed Andrea, btw!). well. i'm seeing Chain soon, so the greatest hits are on repeat mode. also Led zeppelin and Warren zevon are back in rotation.... again!
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Re: Who else are you listening to?
Included in my daily rotation of Gordon are
John Denver The Young Dubliners Johann Lowenberg Michael Buble Cold play Jeff Bridges John Fogerty/creedence Clearwater Anne Murray And Paul Williams. Aside from Cold Play, I fear this list is a representation of an "older middle aged" person. Hmmm.... |
Re: Who else are you listening to?
i'm listening to Fogerty right now (ramble tamble)!
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Re: Who else are you listening to?
the Fox FM rooftop concert they did in 2000 as a special promo tour. i won tickets and there were only 30 winners up there. i saw them at rod laver in 1998 and 2001 too. Apparently Sharon is touring NZ soon cause of new solo album, rumours only
i've also kissed nelly furtado at the mercury lounge in her early days - when she was a bird! |
Re: Who else are you listening to?
I'm always listening to Marillion and Magnum (well, they are my two favourite bands).
I've also been on one of my periodic kicks of listening to a lot of Harry Chapin just lately. |
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