OK, so having mentioned Glenn Miller and his band's wonderful "In the Mood," I thought it would be nice to share it, too:
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What are you listening to? Part III
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Were you inspired by the movie I am watching currently?
Post in thread 'What Movie Are You Watching?'
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-movie-are-you-watching.1069107/post-33604054
Terrific choice, and music from a different era.
My father - who also loved classical music - passionately loved that sort of music, - easy jazz and classic jazz, - (and had several albums - LPs - by artists such as Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald, among others, when I was growing up).
No, as it happens, I wasn't.
The movie thread is one I visit rarely.
However, more to the point, my musical preferences and choices aren't influenced by it, but, rather, are governed by my own moods, or, by something I may have read on this particular tread, or similar music threads.
Now, @Clix Pix's post, which reminds me both of Glenn Miller (and indeed, of my father who loved jazz), are a prompt to listen to some of this music that I haven't explored - let alone enjoyed, - in far too long.
That was pure coincidence! I just listened to the soundtrack, and had no idea you had seen it!
Believe it or not, I actually had never heard that song until just a few months ago. I listen to and perform a lot of jazz, and yet I'd never heard this. It's great!
Not only is it great, but it is considered to have been one of the absolute timeless classics of the Big Band 'jazz' era.
A great live recording of heaps o' stuff from that era is...
(and even though not jazz, anybody who doesn't know Sister Rosetta Tharpe needs to check her out!)
The Beach Boys - Sunflower
An interesting 1970 album, the last one with full participation from Brian Wilson. It sold poorly upon release but is now viewed by many as the groups best post- Pet Sounds album.
An interesting 1970 album, the last one with full participation from Brian Wilson. It sold poorly upon release but is now viewed by many as the groups best post- Pet Sounds album.
The 1972 debut album from the great Montreal band Mahogany Rush (featuring Frank Marino).
Frank was 16 when recording began.
Some listeners may choose to skip the first 2:50
Frank was 16 when recording began.
Some listeners may choose to skip the first 2:50
Some modern rock bands I really like. Black Keys are in my top 5.
Just put on my UNOPENED vinyl of Kind of Blue. Bought it in 2022 at a record store in Denver, never opened it till now. That felt special!!
Great song! The Kinks are one of my favorite British Invasion rock bands. Definitely in my top ten, and too many to post here.
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...then fast forward 20 years
...now back a bit
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Wonderful.
I had forgotten just how good this track is, - and I do remember my father (who loved music) dancing and swaying to it, in the kitchen, red wine or Scottish or Irish whiskey glass gently put aside for as long as the music played.
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