Right now I am listening to ...

[unleash_me]

 

[regeHA]

Super album, must llisten.

 

[afj]

 

[unleash_me]

 

[himadri]

I've been out of touch with the blues, mainly because I can't stand the repetitive tunes that are stuck in the rut of (mostly) A, A7, A sharp, with the occasional adventure into E major and D major And their lyrical content also tends on the sadder side of life. A female colleague once asked me to give her some happy songs. At that time, it left me scratching my head as to what she meant. Now I know the blues would not make it to her playlist

Just to be clear, I still do have lots of blues CDs and listen to them occasionally. They have their time and place.

The above is not to belittle or degrade other's choice of music. I totally respect other's choices. I'm just chronicling part of my own personal musical journey.

True , Blues have limited melodic extension as compared to jazz , but both jazz and blues have the same roots in black american work music , in fact blues are considered to be the mother of jazz with the improvisory part added as jazz evolved.
cheers

 

[regeHA]

A new introduction, not hard rocking guitar blues, more mellow like Americana, but good music. Cray is an accomplished player, in his own right, of the guitar.

Its easy listening... so if you are into it do check him out.

 

[regeHA]

 

[regeHA]

Nice trip down memory lane...

 

[afj]

https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

Prince plays with others in a tribute to George Harrison - While my guitar gently weeps. somewhere in the middle prince takes off on the guitar. stuff of legends

When an interviewer asked Eric Clapton "Whats it like to be the best guitar player alive," he responded, "I dont know, ask Prince."

 

[jls001]

Nice trip down memory lane...

Lighthouse Family's High is part of my permanent playlist

 

[Aanuj]

Roger Waters Amused To Death SACD Sony Japan Reissue.

 

[regeHA]

Classic hard rock/metal. The powerful vocals alone are enough reason and then there is Blackmore in the lineup.

 

[afj]

with the heat, i havent been inclined to listen to music - but managed to slip in some this weekend

#nostalgia

 

[ajeshkumarts]

with the heat, i havent been inclined to listen to music - but managed to slip in some this weekend

#nostalgia

Reminds me of school days

 

[afj]

https://youtu.be/4noaE0CdZUw

watched the movie whiplash last night. if you like jazz drumming coupled with horns and the piano, its a really good movie to watch

ps. the link is just a small part of the movie - where they play a good piece

 

[Hiten]

<snip> some happy songs <snip>

If you have no aversion to pop/electro/romantic songs; these are some peppy/happy songs which I had on my PC in mp3 format to listen to while working.

Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Louise Armstrong - Wonderful World
SWV - Right Here
Ben King - Stand by me
Corey Hart - Never Surrender?
Various - Thats what friends are for
Pink Floyd - Learning to fly
Johnny Nash - I can see clearly now
Tom Petty - I wont back down
James Brown - I Feel Good
Bobby McFerrin - Dont Worry Be Happy
Marvin Gaye - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Beatles - Here comes the sun
Bob Marley - Everything gonna
Daft Punk - Better Faster Stronger
SWV - Right here
Rod Stewart - forever young

Regards

 

[Hiten]

... I will add
UB40 - Dont let it pass you by to the list. Though probably meant for apartheid struggle. Listening to it makes me feel pragmatic and importance of time.

 

[regeHA]

Superlative vocals, she will transport you to another place...

I'm sitting on the beach!

 

[afj]

Superlative vocals, she will transport you to another place...

I'm sitting on the beach!

ah...the beach...my favourite place

 

[jls001]

Thanks for the comprehensive list, Hiten :thumbsup:

I'm currently tripping on two very lyrical, melodious and soulful movements, and would like to share them for your listening pleasure:

Beethoven Symphony No. 7 movement 2 Allegretto

https://youtu.be/KbNGklNz8Yk

And Brahm's Symphony 3 movement 3 Poco Allegretto

https://youtu.be/zeF3U9BCTXc

Just last week I heard live the China Philharmonic Orchestra play Beethoven Symphony 7. It was a real treat hearing a favoured piece of music live.