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Randy Travis - Influence Vol 1 - The Man I Am
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musiklava79
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Try out the Dar Williams version of this song. It's refreshingly different.
Dar Williams Comfortably Numb - YouTube
musiklava79
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there will always be some music out there that is just a remix. you should listen to caravan palace though. some good stuff
Caravan Palace - Clash [LIVE @LE TRIANON] - YouTube
and i bet there will be some artists definitely turning in their graves
Yes, you got this right!! Catchy, energetic with shades of some 20's music there. Only, the antics of the singer was distracting to an extent...
I'll have to look for the studio version and see how that goes.
Since you are into this kind of music, why don't you give this group a try. It's a french band called Air that released a few CDs in the 2000's. It's electronic music with some vocals.
Air - La Femme D'Argent - YouTube
Air - Kelly Watch The Stars - YouTube
musiklava79
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Now you're being too modest, Sir. I know that you are very active across many boards in this forum. I've also read with great interest some of your posts of various events in the Carnatic music thread.
Incidentally, do you know that All India Radio have released a number of vocal and instrumental CDs of Carnatic music taken from their music archives? You already know that, don't you?
hyeah:musiklava79
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Continuing where I left off yesterday...
STREE - VARIOUS ARTISTES
A MP3 release by Sony Music that showcases four leading female Hindustani Classical vocalists - Kishori Amonkar, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande and Shruti Sadolikar. At least,with an MP3 CD I get to listen to all these artistes without a high investment!
Well, it promises to be a loooong evening.....
STREE - VARIOUS ARTISTES
A MP3 release by Sony Music that showcases four leading female Hindustani Classical vocalists - Kishori Amonkar, Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande and Shruti Sadolikar. At least,with an MP3 CD I get to listen to all these artistes without a high investment!
Well, it promises to be a loooong evening.....
Thad E Ginathom
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Thank you, but no modesty. I've just returned home from a concert that I believe touched my soul. It was pure musical bliss. In fact, it was pure bliss of any kind. But do not ask me for any song names, or even ragas, because I don't know.
On the other hand, I have seen the artist three or four times in the past month or so; I have seen her fellow students regularly; I have seen her guru sing three times in the past couple of weeks first saw her about 15 years ago, and try to never miss her Chennai concerts. I may not be able to put it in words, but I have a strong sense of that school of music.
I sort-of did, yes, but guess what! I seldom listen to carnatic music at home now: I prefer it live, on stage ...and I live in ChernnaiIncidentally, do you know that All India Radio have released a number of vocal and instrumental CDs of Carnatic music taken from their music archives? You already know that, don't you?
hyeah:At home, you'd be more likely to find me listening to Mahler or The Grateful Dead!
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Mumford And Sons - Sigh No More.
Is it only me that thinks that their lyrics are opaque and mysterious? Musically, they are a very tight unit. Their vocal harmonies are really good, but their music can get dense and the individual strands are not easy to follow.
And probably they're the first English folk band I've listened to.
I heard their later album (Babel) before this album.
Is it only me that thinks that their lyrics are opaque and mysterious? Musically, they are a very tight unit. Their vocal harmonies are really good, but their music can get dense and the individual strands are not easy to follow.
And probably they're the first English folk band I've listened to.
I heard their later album (Babel) before this album.
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Add Eric Johnson to the mix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Stevens, Michael Angelo Batio, John Petrucci are some that I can think off hand.
All with varying styles & technicalities :licklips:
sarith
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Garaj Mahal Live at Mexicali Blues **24-bit Recording** on 2005-03-24 (March 24, 2005)
Get it at: https://archive.org/details/garaj2005-03-24.flac24
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Garaj Mahal Live at Mexicali Blues **24-bit Recording** on 2005-03-24 (March 24, 2005)
Get it at: https://archive.org/details/garaj2005-03-24.flac24
musiklava79
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Well you are not the only one. Mulford and Sons' lyrics contain a lot of literary reference and allusions to the works of Homer (Illiad, Oddessy), William Shakespeare, John Steinbeck, G.K.Chesterton etc. For example, the song Timshel is named after the hebrew word "timshel" which means Thou mayst or you may. This word forms the crux of John Steinbecks novel East of Eden, where the author also based his characters on the biblical Book of Genesis. Similar references have been made in the other songs, too but all references are made fleetingly in just about a line or so of a songs stanza. So youll have to look out very sharply to spot them. I wonder how many of the Bands young fans are aware of these intricacies.
This is no surprise either. The band itself had admitted that they draw a lot of inspiration from American Bluegrass music in their songs. Bluegrass music is a sub-genre of American Country music and makes of only acoustic instruments like the Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Dobro, Fiddle, String Bass and Harmonica. Each instrument is given prominence in solos by turn while the vocal harmonics also involves a soprano (usually female) or Alto, with a chorus of tenors or basses that form the harmonics. Youll notice that Mulford and Sons also make use of some of these instruments and follow the same pattern of singing.
For a true flavor of English Folk Rock I suggest listening to Fairport Convention, Fotheringay (pronounced Fungey) and good ole Jethro Tull, whose music is so heavily influenced by traditional English Folk and Country music.
The following paragraphs are entirely an expression of my own opinion:-
I fail to understand is why a Band claiming to play English Folk Rock should be so inspired by American Country music and make references to literary persons who have no connection to the English Folk music scenario!! Perhaps the fact that all the Band members belong to elite British families with one of them being the scion of a top British business displays this disconnect. Not to mention that the Band was formed in an era when the Tony Blair-Ronald Reagan bonhomie was on in full swing!! Moreover, the Americans always had a soft spot for British music and musicians!!! Thats food for thought
If music be the food of love (for fame and fortune) then play on. (My own reference to William Shakespeares Twelfth Night [Act 1, Scene I, Duke Orsino] with due apologies!!)
Lastly, I presume you are aware that Mulford and Sons have announced an indefinite hiatus from music. Its probably a very upper-crust Brit way of saying Right then, so thats it chaps! Weve had our place in the sun, got a few awards and earned a few quid in the bargain. Time to face the real world and join Dads business to help him increase the family fortunes. Dont know when well get together again. We had a nice time. Cheerio!
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musiklava79
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Thanks man. It's different. Though in the original song I love the guitar work
Pink Floyd will remain at the top of the pile for their creative music and mostly due to Gilmour, whose guitar work gave the group its distinctive identity! There's no doubt about that!!
Every learner who can strum a guitar or every aspiring guitarist wants to copy Gilmour's guitar solos and riffs.
Thad E Ginathom
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Is it? I never knew that!
Perfectly possible, though: we have a handful of "silly" name pronunciation!
Hmm, yes indeed.
My favourite Brit (actually Scottish, I think?) folk/rock band: The Incredible String Band.
Don't know anything about them, but, by saying that, you make me wonder why anyone would pass such a thing off as being "English" when there is such a lot of wonderful American folk rock?
Mumford & Sons for me sounds exactly like American bluegrass. But much louder! Today I was listening to their second album Babel. The music is in the same vein as Sigh No More.
Now that you mentioned it, I do have Unhalfbricking and some other albums by Fairport Convention. Another amazing Brit folk band is Amazing Blondel (try Youtubing them).
I can't stand (much) Jethro Tull:lol:
Now that you mentioned it, I do have Unhalfbricking and some other albums by Fairport Convention. Another amazing Brit folk band is Amazing Blondel (try Youtubing them).
I can't stand (much) Jethro Tull:lol:
musiklava79
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Is it? I never knew that!
Perfectly possible, though: we have a handful of "silly" name pronunciation!
Hmm, yes indeed.
How about Worcestshire, Leicestshire to name a couple?
hyeah:Actually, I first heard this group during my school days and my friend's Dad told me what the correct pronunciation was.
Must try it out! Any leads?
Reminds you of Mad Dogs and Englishmen, doesn't it? This also applies to my first reply.
musiklava79
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I see you've got the picture now!
Thanks for the tip! I'll try out these two groups, too!
Unfortunately, yours truly is quite a fan of their's! :sad: Got almost all their studio CDs!
Thad E Ginathom
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How about Worcestshire, Leicestshire to name a couple?
That's easy
. I was born in Warwickshire 
YouTube is your friend! Look for 5000 Spirits and The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, for starters.
It's odd stuff. An acquired taste --- and some people don't!
Well, I have always had this bad habit of going out in the midday sun!
Do you know the song? YouTube can probably help there too. Noel Coward. Ah yes: here. What a load of tosh, eh?
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musiklava79
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ALL-4-ONE - AND THE MUSIC SPEAKS
Released in 1995, this album was a disappointment after their brilliant debut album. The band sounds rather listless in this album. As though they'd just gone through the motions!
NOTEWORTHY TRACKS: These Arms, I can Love You Like That and I'm Your Man.
ANITA BAKER - THE BEST OF ANITA BAKER
One of the queens of R & B, she's released only 6 albums in a career spanning nearly three and a half decades. Every release since her second album had her fans crying for more! This album highlights some of her best hits although I can't understand why the record label released a truncated version of her popular Body and Soul.
I've always likened Anita Baker as the Greta Garbo of the music world, being the perfectionist that she is. In fact, her yet-to-be released album Only Forever is still in the making for over a year. I'm still looking forward to its release!
REPEATS
MARIAH CAREY - MUSIC BOX
Boy! What a vocal range!! Worth listening to this album every so often just for her Anytime You Need a Friend and Everything Fades Away just for the high notes she reaches. The former still gives me the shivers whenever I listen to the track.
CELINE DION - LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE
Another great singer with a tremendous stage presence! The two duets, one with Barbra Streisand and the other with Pavarotti are outstanding. The duet with Streisand Tell Him reminds you of Honey (Streisand) and Mead (Dion).
GEORGE MICHAEL - OLDER
A sensitive singer with a sensible choice of songs. Wish there were more singers like him today!!
Released in 1995, this album was a disappointment after their brilliant debut album. The band sounds rather listless in this album. As though they'd just gone through the motions!
NOTEWORTHY TRACKS: These Arms, I can Love You Like That and I'm Your Man.
ANITA BAKER - THE BEST OF ANITA BAKER
One of the queens of R & B, she's released only 6 albums in a career spanning nearly three and a half decades. Every release since her second album had her fans crying for more! This album highlights some of her best hits although I can't understand why the record label released a truncated version of her popular Body and Soul.
I've always likened Anita Baker as the Greta Garbo of the music world, being the perfectionist that she is. In fact, her yet-to-be released album Only Forever is still in the making for over a year. I'm still looking forward to its release!
REPEATS
MARIAH CAREY - MUSIC BOX
Boy! What a vocal range!! Worth listening to this album every so often just for her Anytime You Need a Friend and Everything Fades Away just for the high notes she reaches. The former still gives me the shivers whenever I listen to the track.
CELINE DION - LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE
Another great singer with a tremendous stage presence! The two duets, one with Barbra Streisand and the other with Pavarotti are outstanding. The duet with Streisand Tell Him reminds you of Honey (Streisand) and Mead (Dion).
GEORGE MICHAEL - OLDER
A sensitive singer with a sensible choice of songs. Wish there were more singers like him today!!
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