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Post by Dave on Jul 20, 2011 15:14:21 GMT -5
Actually, I went looking for her version of "Ring of Fire" last night but didn't find it. I heard it years ago as background on some TV program. Yesterday I caught someone else's version & it sent me into a search mode. The 80's were a time for raising kids, coaching soccer, leading cub scouts while trying to do the corporate ladder thing. A lot of books & music passed with little notice. I have catching up to do. I'm listening to it now, here: new.music.yahoo.com/grace-jones/tracks/ring-of-fire-demo-version--1364486 |
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Post by keith on Jul 20, 2011 16:14:23 GMT -5
Thanks.
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Post by Dave on Jul 28, 2011 7:38:31 GMT -5
I think I'll go with the version from the Man In Black. (I suppose that nickname got ruined by the movie, Men In Black.)
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Post by Dave on Aug 2, 2011 6:50:47 GMT -5
This isn't music, but ......
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Post by keith on Aug 2, 2011 9:51:48 GMT -5
Yes, Johnny Cash is the voice I hear when I think of "Ring of Fire."
The Henson piece was very strange.
My granddaughter educated me a bit more on current music this morning and we watched a few videos together. I thought you might find this interesting.
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Post by Dave on Aug 2, 2011 16:46:07 GMT -5
Adele.
I didn't like her eye makeup, but once over that I was happy to notice how ordinary she looks for a popular (I guess) singer. And I couldn't agree more with the sentiment of keeping the drummer in the hall. I know I've done that on all my hit recordings. Also, burning a city in effigy not only saves on video production costs, but will leave some cash left over for new china.
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Post by Dave on Aug 10, 2011 14:48:44 GMT -5
I agree with the commenter beneath this video that Joss has the better voice. I like religious music and short skimpy dresses!  |
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Post by Dave on Aug 19, 2011 15:14:22 GMT -5
I enjoyed posting these to another person on Clipper's forum last night, but know some guests here may not have seen them.
A good night for a few solos. Great work by Trucks, Bramhill, Winwood and Clapton. It's so nice to see professionals at work and that includes everyone on the stage.
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Post by Dave on Aug 20, 2011 11:00:42 GMT -5
Joe Bonamassa
I can't remember if I featured Joe Bonamassa from New Hartford before. Somewhere I've posted some of his music. The Proboards Search facility frankly sucks, and it says I didn't. (It's almost as bad as Blogspot's search.) Anyway, by way of introduction ...
It's the building of professional musicianship. These guys kept working on their music. And that raised the bar among all musicians which in turn drove it up even higher in a spiral. Today, you have to be damned good to play in front of audiences in a venue of that caliber. And you can't be hung over or stoned any more.
When I think of the new class of pro s like Derek Trucks and Joe Bonamassa from Utica/New Hartford, I'm amazed at their level of skill. But they really WORK at it.
Here's Joe doing Stop! at the Royal Albert in London.
And here's Joe with his idol, Clapton, doing Further On Down the Road. I think his pronunciation of "Geogularphy" is a neat gimmick!
Turn up the speakers on this one, too. As one of the commenters said, "oe could rap 6 rubberbands around a tissue box and still make it sound good."
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Post by Dave on Aug 31, 2011 11:09:37 GMT -5
Van Morrison
Today is his 66th birthday! Not your stereotypical Irishman, not in my book.
Wiki: "Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are regarded as transcendental[1][2][3] and inspired;[4][5][6] while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are widely viewed as among the greatest ever made."
"Morrison has received considerable acclaim, including six Grammy Awards, being inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and appearing on several "Greatest Artists" lists."
"Overall, Morrison has typically been supportive of other artists, often willingly sharing the stage with them during his concerts. On the live album, A Night in San Francisco, he had as his special guests, among others, his childhood idols: Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker and Junior Wells.[160] Although he often expresses his displeasure (in interviews and songs) with the music industry and the media in general, he has been instrumental in promoting the careers of many other musicians and singersl."
Go ahead! Post more songs!
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Post by keith on Sept 12, 2011 11:49:17 GMT -5
I got a little behind in my reading over the past week or so. I just now listened to the music for "Monk" Reboot #10, The J.S. Bach "Air" Orchestral Suite. Beautiful music.
Of course that led to "Fresh Aire" and some Mannheim Steamroller. Here are a couple:
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Post by keith on Sept 12, 2011 12:28:43 GMT -5
Monk 15. Fear
Explore the Space!
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Post by Dave on Sept 13, 2011 22:24:20 GMT -5
Very nice! The Mannheim Steamroller selections. And I still laugh when I see More Cowbell. What a classic!
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Post by Dave on Sept 13, 2011 22:29:17 GMT -5
By the way, I found a Van Morrison piece on YouTube the other night and then promptly lost it before noting it's url. It's black and white, he's older wearing that hat like my father's in the '50's, playing sax, and there's a blonde girl behind him playing sax in a group, but it doesn't quite look like Candy Dulfer, who has indeed shared the stage with Morrsion, unless it was when she first started out. And I can't even remember the name of the song! If you come across it, I'd appreciate the link.
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Post by Dave on Sept 13, 2011 22:48:09 GMT -5
I found it! It was Days Like This, and that in fact may be Candy Dulfer behind him.
And here's another version.
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