December 3, 20223 yr ^^ Lots of spins/bit flow the last few years trying to get the kiddo to sleep, including this week. Have never tried while operating heavy machinery.
December 3, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, dsavitsk said: @TorpedoI should be more specific that I was listening to the abridged version. good to know, I'm not a fan of MR, I can hardly see myself listening to the whole Sleep thing with full awareness.
December 4, 20223 yr 50yo album Close to the Edge (Deluxe Edition) Yes 1972 https://album.link/i/1082018155 Example: Early in my Yes exploration I found this album. 90125 -> Classic Yes -> CttE. And it still remains one of my favorites. Two monster compositions with a little rock song stuck on the end - that being 8 minutes on its own. Another example of the deluxe not giving much. But the mix on the original three tracks sounds good.
December 5, 20223 yr On 12/3/2022 at 5:04 PM, Torpedo said: good to know, I'm not a fan of MR, I can hardly see myself listening to the whole Sleep thing with full awareness. I have, and it's amazing. Easily my favourite work of his. IT DOES REQUIRE PATIENCE. Right up there with Music for Animals by Nils Frahm, if you're familiar with it.
December 5, 20223 yr 50yo Obscured by Clouds Pink Floyd 1972 https://album.link/i/1065975350 Example: First off I have to apologize to PF (I know that they have been waiting for it). I had lumped this album into the same as the very early releases like piper and saucer. I think that it the album cover that confused me. This is a great 70s rock album. Released just before Dark Side. I am happy about this 50yo find, I will not let it go back into obscurity. Oh yeah then I wanted to listen to Pompeii - Hey it was from 72 as well. Happy 50. Come for the gong, stay for the howling dog. Still a great 'concert'.
December 5, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, mikeymad said: LOL, I usually get those stupid "your shirt makes you look fat" ads, now I get "Norlan whisky glass" ads. Thanks!
December 5, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, Dusty Chalk said: LOL, I usually get those stupid "your shirt makes you look fat" ads, now I get "Norlan whisky glass" ads. Thanks! There are still people who see ads online? https://ublockorigin.com/
December 5, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, mikeymad said: 50yo album Close to the Edge (Deluxe Edition) Yes 1972 https://album.link/i/1082018155 Example: Early in my Yes exploration I found this album. 90125 -> Classic Yes -> CttE. And it still remains one of my favorites. Two monster compositions with a little rock song stuck on the end - that being 8 minutes on its own. Another example of the deluxe not giving much. But the mix on the original three tracks sounds good. I remember fondly listening to that 8 track, in my best friend's Father's 1972 Ford F150 4x4. 34 minutes ago, dsavitsk said: There are still people who see ads online? https://ublockorigin.com/ I see dead ads.
December 5, 20223 yr 19 hours ago, dsavitsk said: There are still people who see ads online? https://ublockorigin.com/ Nope! 50yo 2fer Let's Stay Together Al Green 1972 https://album.link/i/976362815 Example: Really bad Album cover. But a pretty good album. It has the iconic title track, but I liked the example better. The recording quality is pretty mixed, and does not hold up to critical listening. But good for turning up and singing along. Then I discovered he had another release in 72 With an even worse album cover! I'm Still in Love with You Al Green 1972 https://album.link/i/1133378411 Example: Much more consistent in the recording quality, with many iconic songs from Mr. Al. I passed on all those for this cool groove example.
December 5, 20223 yr While you might not be fond of the album cover, I know you must approve of the chair? I'm quite fond of the shoes. As the saying goes, Al Green could sing the phone book and make it sound good. Oh damn, now I have to explain a phone book for many of our members.
December 6, 20223 yr indeed EDIT: and then there is the NSFW connection ... http://post-what.com/1974/12/the-origins-of-the-peacock-chair/ https://mimiberlin.com/emanuelle-chair-sex-icon-rattan/ Edited December 6, 20223 yr by Grahame
December 6, 20223 yr Not listening to it right now, but ready in the cue. It came to mind for two reasons you may cleverly guess
December 6, 20223 yr Been revisiting Hall & Oats this morning. Contrary to my memory, they don't have very many good songs do they? The beautiful Sara Smiles, She's Gone, and there has to be a third, right?
December 8, 20223 yr Randy Newman Land of Dreams Ex. Her own mother came To meet us at the station Her dress as black as a crow in a coal mine She cried when her little girl got off the train Her brothers and her sisters came down from Jackson, Mississippi In a great green Hudson driven by a Gentile they knew Drinkin' rye whiskey from a flask in the backseat Tryin' to do like the Gentiles do Christ, they wanted to be Gentiles, too Who wouldn't down there, wouldn't you? An American Christian Goddamn
December 8, 20223 yr ^^ Agreed. - and Agreed. (added to queue) ** Edit -- I have to add, I know that he was just first chair and this is not a solo work - but Michel Schwalbé should be on the album title as 'featured' at least. One of the best performances of this work, and a lot of on his shoulders. -- thx again for the reminder of this album. Ed:Edit - Happy to report he is on the back of the album *** 3 hours ago, blessingx said: Randy Newman Land of Dreams So, I had Randy in my 50yo list - so this bummed it up the list - thanks. 50yo Sail Away (Expanded & Remastered Edition) Randy Newman 1972 https://album.link/t/212938 Example: So many devastating songs (title track, god's song, etc.) on this album. So I picked a simple pretty one, that also has messages. Tune in in a couple years for Good Old Boys (ooph). Edited December 9, 20223 yr by mikeymad Classical commentary. :)
December 8, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, robm321 said: I don't listen to enough Korsakov. Great performance. I'll be honest. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGe von Karajan fanboi. HUGE.
December 9, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, mikeymad said: So, I had Randy in my 50yo list - so this bummed it up the list - thanks. 50yo Sail Away (Expanded & Remastered Edition) Randy Newman 1972 https://album.link/t/212938 Example: So many devastating songs (title track, god's song, etc.) on this album. So I picked a simple pretty one, that also has messages. Tune in in a couple years for Good Old Boys (ooph). Yeah, so many great songs. Strangely two about Ohio. It's probably my favorite of his, though I tend to think of him by track, not album, and there are so many good compilations (including my favorite box set of all time). Anyway, listened to Sail Away earlier today also and dug this review by someone with the username Robert Crumb. "Randy Newman's Sail Away. Not his best album, honestly. Sure, it's a fantastic collection of songs, each remarkably evocative and full-bodied; they play out like fine wine, swoosh it around in your ears, let me know what you think. But this isn't his best album. And that's no fault of this album, damn if it don't try to be the best album it can be. A million song writers would severely maim a gaggle of school children to write material half as clever, a percentage as human, as these songs are. More than anything, Sail Away is the kind of album that makes you think, "can it possibly get any more sublime?" And then you hear Good Old Boys." Then skipping Good Old Boys for a sec, listened to... Harry Nilsson's Nilsson Sings Newman Ex. Then I discovered there's a... Steve Hogg's Steve Hogg Sings Nilsson Sings Newman. So now playing... Ex. Who's going next meta step?
December 9, 20223 yr Nice - I couldn't seem to find the next meta, just tributes. And this bit of fun.
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