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What are you listening to? Part III
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Andrew in Drag - The Magnetic Fields
From The Magnetic Fields' latest album, Love at the Bottom of the Sea:
From The Magnetic Fields' latest album, Love at the Bottom of the Sea:
Ah, some wonderful world conquering Wagner. Splendid winter listening.
After all, is it fair to fault the man (composer?) for that fact that his music was deeply adored and wildly popular in some ..subsequently somewhat embarrassing ..quarters.
I rather always like this song. Well chosen.
It happens to be one of my favorite Beatle songs. It has special meaning to me.
On the topic of Beatles' songs of that era, in a music shop (yes, bricks and mortar), yesterday, I found myself holding - and peering at - the CD 'Rubber Soul' while debating with myself whether or not to buy it.
Along with 'Revolver' (which I really like), I have long thought that 'Rubber Soul' was a fine album, and has been rather underrated and overshadowed by some of their better known, later works.
I grew up with the American version of Rubber Soul. It has a slightly different song list than the one released in Europe. (I have both versions)
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I believe it was Ringo Starr who said Revolver is the spiritual sequel to Rubber Soul. Revolver is easily the Beatles' best effort all around.
Sgt. Peppers is usually the most highly cited I believe. However, when you look at Revolver, not only does it include some of the best Lennon/McCartney efforts, it also includes the best Ringo Starr vocal track as well as the most underrated George Harrison track.
Now, that is something I hand't known. Fascinating.
And yes, you are quite correct. The CD I held in my hand yesterday was the European release version of 'Rubber Soul' - I read the list of tracks quite closely.
Very interesting. I hadn't known that Ringo Starr had said that; to my mind, he most certainly has a very strong case when he makes that argument.
Actually, I have an old LP version of 'Revolver' which we (brother & self) received as a Christmas present in the 1970s, and 'Revolver' - an excellent, under-rated album (because, I suspect, it was subsequently overshadowed by 'Sgt Pepper's'), which has aged extremely well, sort of seemed to garner less critical acclaim and attention as time went on. My brother and I were discussing this recently, and I suspect that 'Rubber Soul' falls into a similar category.
However, while I rate 'Revolver' very highly indeed, my own personal favourite (Beatles album) is probably the 'White' album, which has some outstanding tracks, and shows an astounding asterg of a very wide range of musical styles.
Check out this website. It describes the differences between the American and European Beatles releases.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-us-uk-album-guide/
I was 11 years old when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" was released at the end of 1963 here in the USA. I've be hooked on this band ever since. The Beatles mean't so much to me in my youth. I remember where I was every time they released a new single. It may not sound that important to young people today, but The Beatles were everything to me growing up.. I know It may sound silly, but it is what it is. All my friends felt the same way. It's amazing how 4 boys from Liverpool England could have so much influence over us American kids.
Yes, but those 'four boys from Liverpool' included some very gifted and creative songwriters and composers.
In essence, they took a (revolutionary) US musical form (rock 'n roll) and - ultimately, didn't just freshly interpret it, or adapt it to appeal to local tastes - but they added to it and gave it a depth and range that it had hitherto lacked.
A few - perhaps, slightly less well known pieces - from Ennio Morricone that I rather like: 'Come Maddelena', 'The Sicilian', 'Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion', and 'The Song Of Sacco And Vanzetti'.
At the week end, in a music store, looking through racks of CDs, (and yes, I am of the generation that used to love looking at and riffling through racks and racks of vinyl LPs, and later, CDs), I treated myself to a few CDs, one of which was the old classic 'Breakfast in America' by Supertramp, which I am listening to as I write. Lovely stuff.
This is an album my brother and I had in vinyl form, and is one that I haven't heard - or listened to - in an age.
However, - as a European teenager in the early 80s - I do recall staring, with a sort of mad envy, at the sleeve cover, and wondering, "Do they really eat breakfast like that in the US?"
This is an album my brother and I had in vinyl form, and is one that I haven't heard - or listened to - in an age.
However, - as a European teenager in the early 80s - I do recall staring, with a sort of mad envy, at the sleeve cover, and wondering, "Do they really eat breakfast like that in the US?"
Ooo, that's a terrific album. I think I used to have that on vinyl many years ago.
As did I, as did I.
However, the strange thing is that the album is still terrific; it has aged extremely well, and makes lovely listening.
I saw The Talking Heads at CBGB's in NYC back in the 70's before they hit it big. Always loved that band. A special shout out to Tina Weymouth, a great bass player that gave them their funky percussive feel..
Imagine Dragon's new Album, Smoke and Mirrors (deluxe version) (at least the bits that are out)
Hands Like Houses (AMAZING BAND) all albums (there are only 3)
Chain Gang of 1974 - Daydream Forever
Emarosa - Versus
Kensington - Rivals
Arctic Monkeys - AM and Favourite Worst Nightmare
魔幻力量 - 戰神 (for those who listen to Chinese music)
Fairy Tail Theme tunes
Our Last Night - Oak Island
Pink Floyd - The Endless River
Yes Sunshine - Because of You
The 1975 - The 1975
I love my music and I have lots more. This is the stuff on repeat
Hands Like Houses (AMAZING BAND) all albums (there are only 3)
Chain Gang of 1974 - Daydream Forever
Emarosa - Versus
Kensington - Rivals
Arctic Monkeys - AM and Favourite Worst Nightmare
魔幻力量 - 戰神 (for those who listen to Chinese music)
Fairy Tail Theme tunes
Our Last Night - Oak Island
Pink Floyd - The Endless River
Yes Sunshine - Because of You
The 1975 - The 1975
I love my music and I have lots more. This is the stuff on repeat
I'm quite jealous!
I happen to noodle around on the bass myself, and Tina Weymouth and Phil Lesh are two of my favorite players.