Manu Chao is definitely sunshine music, to my mind.
The musical equivalent of a mug of hot chocolate in deepest, darkest winter.
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What are you listening to? Part III
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Manu Chao is definitely sunshine music, to my mind.
The musical equivalent of a mug of hot chocolate in deepest, darkest winter.
In recent years (decades), Irish music has become fairly fashionable in some circles - and - while some of it is excellent, others (often the less well known individuals, musicians, groups) are superb.
Tonight, a leap into the past, with Clannad: First up, a selection from the soundtrack to the stunning (well, it was stunning in the mid 80s) TV series "Robin The Hooded Man" followed by more of that vintage from Clannad.
Tonight, a leap into the past, with Clannad: First up, a selection from the soundtrack to the stunning (well, it was stunning in the mid 80s) TV series "Robin The Hooded Man" followed by more of that vintage from Clannad.
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I bumped into this a couple years ago, play it now and again - Clannad's "Of This Land". So calming!
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso's debut, eponymous album. One of the big three of Italian progressive rock in the early seventies. A mix of classical, jazz, and rock. Takes several, attentive listens before it can become background music.
Sextet -
- Francesco Di Giacomo / lead vocals
- Marcello Todaro / electric & acoustic guitars, vocals
- Vittorio Nocenzi / organ, harpsichord, clarino (?), recorder, vocals
- Gianni Nocenzi / piano, E-flat clarinet, vocals
- Renato D'Angelo / bass
- Pier Luigi Calderoni / drums, timpani
Sextet -
- Francesco Di Giacomo / lead vocals
- Marcello Todaro / electric & acoustic guitars, vocals
- Vittorio Nocenzi / organ, harpsichord, clarino (?), recorder, vocals
- Gianni Nocenzi / piano, E-flat clarinet, vocals
- Renato D'Angelo / bass
- Pier Luigi Calderoni / drums, timpani
Ah, wonderful.
There is an amazing range, and subtle sensibility in 'modern' Irish traditional (and folk) music, which draws on a genuinely 'living' folk tradition, which lends the music an incredible vibrancy.
Now: Still with Ireland, and a decade earlier. A group with the name "Horslips' (doubtless a pun on 'cowslip'), with a fantastic track called 'Furniture'. Brilliant.
Just the mood I am in: Another one from Ireland, this one backlit, and saturated with an exquisite and painfully bitter sweet sensibility: "The Pogues Featuring Kirsty McColl - Fairytale Of New York."
This is one of the few Christmas songs that doesn't set my teeth on edge. The fact that it is not sickly - saccharine - sweet, but rather, reflects the bitter sweet integrity of life (and art - at its best), gives it an authenticity, and an eternal appeal that I, for one, will always respond to. I love it.
This is one of the few Christmas songs that doesn't set my teeth on edge. The fact that it is not sickly - saccharine - sweet, but rather, reflects the bitter sweet integrity of life (and art - at its best), gives it an authenticity, and an eternal appeal that I, for one, will always respond to. I love it.
Thanks for this, I tracked it down on Apple Music early this morning and can't quit playing it.
Is it - genuinely - that good?
I ask because I tend to really like that nexus where classical, jazz and elements of rock meet.
It's wonderful. I'd wear it out if it were vinyl.
A serious recommendation. Thank you.
Okay, then. And I am very partial to the sound of a harpsichord.
[doublepost=1481290320][/doublepost]And I have now placed an order for it with Amazon. Many thanks again.
You're welcome, I'm glad for you.
It's a desert island album for me.
You're welcome, I'm glad for you.
Well, thanks to strong & enthusiastic recommendations from both @LizKat and yourself, I have ordered it today (as a CD) and should receive it over the next few days or so, and am looking forward to taking delivery of it.
Watery music for a watery day…
Glass - Aguas da Amazonia - Uakti
Glass - Aguas da Amazonia - Uakti
Ah, yes, Philip Glass; I have a lot of his stuff on my iPod (and in my computer's iTunes, and, if I am honest, as CDs).
Excellent choice.
Indeed… somedays he is just my "go to" composer…
Keeping with my South American theme today:
The jury (of myself) is still out on this one… I like him as Don Giovanni — a role he was born to sing.
This just doesn't quite escape that opera does popular cross-over feel…
Best track so far? Los pájaros perdidos. Though still not a patch on Milva and Piazzolla live in Paris.
Interesting, I don't know this one. Will have to keep an eye out...
Definitely worth listening to.
Uakti link is/was a very interesting group.
Played using self made instruments — PVC tubes etc… lovely sound.
"The Bells of St Genevieve" by Marin Marais. Hypnotic Baroque, at its best.
Listened to "In the Mood" (a classic from the Jazz Age) with Glenn Miller, holding Mother's hand and moving to the music while she marks time. Great fun.
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You guys know Steve Martin, joke writer, standup comedian, Saturday Night Live host, actor, banjo player? I was listening to Prairie Home Companion today (PBS). They were in NYC and the show featured a lot of musicians and different types of music. Steve Martin was one of them and he played this amazing song (that he wrote), or so I think.
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You're welcome, I'm glad for you.
Damn.
Just received an email from Amazon informing me that their supplier has informed them that this item is no longer available, and thus, they have cancelled my order and shall not charge me for it.
Merda.
Well, let me see if I can source it elsewhere.
I must say that I hate it when this happens.
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I've purchased many CDs from this small company. I've only had to return one for exchange because of defect. The owner's been in the business, including having his own recording labels, for decades. Credit cards, Pay Pal, checks and money orders are accepted.
It appears it's in stock.
https://www.lasercd.com/cd/banco-del-mutuo-soccorso
https://www.lasercd.com/support#faq
Thanks very much for this; I shall look into it. Much appreciated.
yeah.You guys know Steve Martin, joke writer, standup comedian, Saturday Night Live host, actor, banjo player? I was listening to Prairie Home Companion today (PBS). They were in NYC and the show featured a lot of musicians and different types of music. Steve Martin was one of them and he played this amazing song (that he wrote), or so I think.
he's actualy played his banjo in his stand up act before.
he's put out several bluegrass lp's and edie brickell (sp?) is in his band. he's even done a duet with paul mccartney...
Ah! Sonnerie De Sainte-Geneviève Du Mont De Paris to give it the full monty.
One of my favourite Baroque pieces. Who were you listening to? My personal choice goes to Nikolaus Harnoncourt (on Harmonia Mundi). Has that real uncouth roughness of his earlier performances.
Gorgeous. In fact, I think I'll go and start it up right now. And look out the window at the rain.
