Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 49 Location: Oklahoma City Ok
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:
Johnny A.; Sometime Tuesday Mornin and Get Inside
Joe Bonamassa: Had to Cry Today, A New Day Yesterday Live
Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat; Starvation Box
Gary Moore; Blues For Greeny
Govt. Mule; Deja Voo Doo
Joni Mitchell; Miles of Aisles
This is a recent reply to a post at another board :
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It sems like I've been in my car constantly over the last month or so. These are some of the cd's that I've been playing the hell out of :
Adrian Belew " Side One "
Once one gets past the fact that they paid full freight for a cd clocking in at only 33 minutes, a bunch of great music is to be found here.It's easy to see why so many talented,eclectic artists have chosen Adrian to perform with them over the years. Lots of different styles and sounds here from popish to industrial heavy stuff. Adrian's unique style shines through on all tracks. Les Claypool ( bass ) and Danny Carey ( drums ) add a lot to this recording. Parts 2 and 3 due later this year. Crimson fans will like this one.
The Mamas and the Papas " Greatest Hits "
I stole this one from my wife's office and just love it. John Phillip's compostions and vocal arrangements are just incredible. I know there are a lot of younger guys here, but for the older crowd, who can't remember their first time hearing the haunting beauty of " California Dreamin ". The remastering really cleans up the wonderful texture of the 4 part harmonies and soulful, clean qualities of Cass Elliot's voice. This is just beautiful music, plain and simple.
Vital Tech Tones
Steve Smith is a very solid drummer ; clean and powerful, yet willing to improvise ; I doubt there's any style that Scott Henderson doesn't play well ; and Victor Wooten is just plain ridiculous. This is a very nice rock/jazz fusion cd that will challenge one's ears, yet it's easy to listen to at the same time.
Dave Weckl Band Live ( and very plugged in )
2 cd set that really smokes. Dave is surrounded by talented musicians and a great horn section. The drumming on this set is absolutely breathtaking. The energy of a live performance is felt throughout.
Talking Heads " Remain in Light "
One of my alltime favorites. This was a groundbreaking recording that took this band from the cerebral to the funky, soulful and cerebral. "Once in a Lifetime " and " The Great Curve" are 2 great tracks that are full of great Afro rhythyms, vocal harmonies and lyrics ( " The world moves on a woman's hips", lot of truth to that) , and Adrian Belew's searing guitar solos. I consider this one of the great recordings of the last 30 years or so and always seem to draw inspiration from it.
Robben Ford " Talk to Your Daughter "
1988 recording that kind of put Robben on the map as one of the truly great blues guitarists. Robben has many great recordings that I love, but this seems to be the one that I listen to most often. His smooth jazz/blues style really comes through here and it's easy to see why he is one of my all time favorite musicians. He is backed up by a great band here. Vinnie Colaiuta is one hell of a tasty drummer. For those wanting to get familiar with Robben's work, this is a good place to start.
Frank Gambale " Raison d'Etre "
I've grown to love this recording and it never seems to leave my player.To me it's full of new licks and tecniques that allow Frank to fully express his musical ideas. So many sounds emanating that remind one of sax and piano at times. 12 original tunes that show Frank as a songwriter as well as a monster player. Wow....Billy Cobham is still one baaaadass drummer ( I guess it's pretty obvious by now that I love drummers). I love this cd. May the " fourths" be with you.
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 6:30 am Post subject: more than funny
i am bumping on this one about Music that never leave my player :
Hendrix : all the stuff but i play Cry of love more, too bad he never finished this project, his music was really st(r)a()rting real (chord)changes
Miles Davis : ON The Corner (nothing more to say)
Joni Mitchell : Don Juan & her reckless Bros. Wow
Jeff Beck : Wired, There & Back
Hiram Bullock : His own 3 cd's
Bill Bruford, Dave stewart(,),Jeff Berlin,All Oldworth, ONE Of a KIND
My first Fusion album way back the fusion
Weather report :Black Market
and many more it's obvious . But it's funny how things are related you just find that people relate to each others in many way if you take a close look at the musicians playing on all these albums there are some quite obvious interconnections.
Well i didn't name any Robben Ford , Ok the one i dig the best is TIGER WALK, just for this miles davis Vibe and this incredible Rythm section you can find on the 3 hiram's CD.
Going back to connection a friend gave me a 1976 LIVE TOmmy BOLIN, an other GREAT guitar player, this week and the bass player is no more than Mister Jimmy Haslip ............. Go figure .......... connections .............. _________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=147748
I'm not familiar with Hiram Bullock. What can you tell me about him. In June Iwill be seeing him in a band with Randy Brecker, Bill Evans and Victor Bailey. Playing prior is a trio with Bela Fleck, Stanley Clarke, and Jean Luc Ponty. It's at the Syracuse Jazz Fest, a 3 day FREE jazz fest.
I'm not familiar with Hiram Bullock. What can you tell me about him. In June Iwill be seeing him in a band with Randy Brecker, Bill Evans and Victor Bailey. Playing prior is a trio with Bela Fleck, Stanley Clarke, and Jean Luc Ponty. It's at the Syracuse Jazz Fest, a 3 day FREE jazz fest.
Finger : first don't get afraid by his look , i don't know what really happened to him but he is overweight. THEN this being said just be prepared to watch & listen a great guitar player . A guy who is devoted to Jimi and R & B & Funk , a guy who's been teached by pat metheny in florida university, a deep friend of jaco . All the cd's with Carla bley & steve swallow are great because he always involve blues in jazz , and while he doesn't breath like Robben (which is evident ) for me his playing is very "beboppish". HE is also very close to David Sanborn & etc ....
This Guy ROCKS & JAZZzs , a Master of sounds without Dumble, a lot of vintage or average stomp pedals , great TOUCH . I LOVE HIM ( sorry i can't help)Great energy & respect for the audience.
A real musician.
Edited one minut later : He was also the guitar player in 24th street band with bill champlin and plays a lot with Will lee and .......................I'm quite sure you will enjoy _________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=147748
Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 646 Location: City of Trees, USA
Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject:
T'ain't a CD no more. Over the weekend my daughters gave me an iPod Shuffle for my birthday! I loaded about 60 numbers into it yesterday, and discovered that one of my old cassette adapters works just fine into the car stereo. Today's morning drive-time listening was mostly something I actually bought from iTunes, an album of various artists entitled "Sacred Steel." The only artists on it that I'd previously heard of were Robert Randolph and the Campbells. Wow, they're just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this genre. (Downloaded from iTunes after reading a review of the CD in the latest Blues Revue.)
Even though it's a Shuffle, I already have a habit of fast-forwarding until I get to what I want to hear at that moment. Aside from the Sacred Steel CD I also loaded some Doug McLeod, some Howlin' Wolf, and (again from iTunes) a number that I really wanted to soak back in, after hearing Eminem's new rap/cover/sampling of it, Martika's "monster 80's" hit, "Toy Soldiers." Sort of a cool song, but does anyone out there have any ideas on how to adapt it for a shuffle-blues-type version?
One other great number I loaded onto the Shuffle: John Mayer's "Comfortable." Question: Is he using an alternate tuning, or is he just stretching his fingers like crazy on some of those chords? I'm not what you'd describe as a huge John Mayer fan, but two years ago for our 30th wedding anniversary our daughters burned a couple of CDs for us with THEIR favortite love songs, or at least love songs that made them think of Mom and Dad (well, maybe some of them ... not sure why Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" made the roster, tho' if Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line" makes my kids think about their Dad, that's OK). Anyway, "Comfortable" is a really nice one. _________________ - BlueRunner
Woah! I never thought this topic would still be running. Looks like I started something. Anyway I thought I'd update it.
Current car listening
Songs For Silverman - Ben Folds (a REALLY talented bloke)
Club Nocturne - Yellowjackets (Gorgeous)
Figure 8 - Elliott Smith (Already being missed sorely)
Bloodsport - Sneaker Pimps (Great underground album)
Angel Dust - Faith No More (What an album....forgot how good this was)
Nothing like being eclectic.....Makes for a really interesting musician.
Trouble is, how do I define what kind of guitarist I am.
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This evening it was Anne Kerry Ford's "In the Nest of the Moon." Honest. I'm not just trying to butter her up here.
