"Opiate²"!
https://youtu.be/KY7cofvtbco
This is a reimagined version of an old song from TOOL's first album. Man, they need to get going on a new album before Danny's too geriatric to play anymore!
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"Opiate²"!
https://youtu.be/KY7cofvtbco
This is a reimagined version of an old song from TOOL's first album. Man, they need to get going on a new album before Danny's too geriatric to play anymore!
Back when I worked at a record store in the 90's I started ordering vinyl copies of new releases because they were so cheap. Store cost for LP was like $3-4 vs. $8-9 for CD. Plus I could see the quantities were much, much lower and after a few orders I even saw that LP's had different, more expanded artwork. Thus, I just started ordering everything for myself. One of those albums was Tool - Ænima. I wasn't particularly a fan of Tool but I had the album anyways, and it sat in my record collection unplayed for years and years. Recently I listed and sold a batch of records on eBay, and that's when I realized how valuable that Tool record is for some reason. Depending on the pressing and condition, Ænima prices ranged from $900 up to $2,500. I did list my copy for sale and had tons of inquiries, detailed photo requests, etc. I obliged with the interest for weeks until I just had enough and decided to keep it. I still haven't played it!
Life of Agony - River Runs Red
I believe this came out in 1994 in the midst of moshable heavy music, and I remember how I had never heard this singing style paired with this genre before. They borrowed the drummer from Type O Negative for this album. The singer left the band, being replaced by Whitfield Crane of Ugly Kid Joe. Then they disbanded and reunited years later with the original singer now coming out as transgendered.
Pist-On - Number One
Sludgy and heavy but catchy songwriting and accessible to get into. Mostly clean vocals and backing vocal harmonies. I especially like their cover of The Smith's "Shoplifters Of The World". I get Type O Negative vibes from this album.
I guess I'm in a Type O Negative mood today so I should probably listen to that too.
Limited selection for me at the moment as out of country trying to help my wife get back as she has a herniated disk. But i did bring a usb with about 1000 songs. Luckily I have both Tool and Type O Negative tracks on it.
I recently discovered this Indian metal group, "Bloodywood" and was immediately really impressed with them. They manage to mix a few instruments and rhythms from their culture into a metal song that legit kicks some ass! Right down to the title even. "Machi Bhasad (Expect A Riot)".
https://youtu.be/Gsy5sJy5_34
That song straight up kicks ass!
Jimmy's Chicken Shack - Pushing the Salmanilla Envelope
Haven’t heard Carnivore. Will try to check them out when I get back to US
Dead Confederate - Wrecking Ball
I know, right? I stumbled across them watching a "metal bands from other countries" video and those guys blew me away. You can hear the cultural influence in the music, but it undoubtedly kicks ass at the same time!
It doesn't hurt that they sing in English too, lol.
Just recently came across this band from Greece and have been enjoying the heck out of them. They are classified as psychedelic rock but I hear so many different influences. Similar to another unknown band I enjoy called Tuber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPrCCmHowV4
Today is a good day! When I opened my Spotify app, i got an instant notification for a special pre-sale event for the upcoming Porcupine Tree concert. I jumped on this instantly and scored what I believe to be very good seats. September is a long ways away but seeing this band live is a bucket list item for me.
I'm listening to Mozart string quartets right now - last night Anouar Brahem "Le voyage de Sahar".
Bach viola da gamba sonatas this morning.
Andrew White Celtic guitar last night.
Dan Tyminski - Planetarium Sessions
Standout Tracks: 1,4
If you like stripped down acoustic guitar, male baritone vocals (& drums).
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On vinyl,
Pat Travers Band - Crash and Burn
Heart - Magazine
Chris Stapleton - Cold
The Pineapple Thief's 'Versions Of The Truth' on vinyl.
Looking forward to their show at Nashville's City Winery on May 18th!
Schubert on a fortepiano, played by Jorg Ewald Dahler.
I've always had mixed feelings/experiences with period instruments - even though they're more historically accurate, I generally prefer modern instruments. Probably partly because I'm used to them, but also because they tend to be easier to play in tune, especially horns.
But I'm really liking this - the fortepiano softens the tone and makes forte sections easier on the ears, and I feel like I'm closer to what Schubert intended.
Here's a link:
Album Schubert: Sonata D. 960, Moments Musicaux D. 780 , Franz Schubert by Franz Schubert | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
My pleasure - glad you liked it.
Tonight there's Keola Beamer Hawaiian slack-key guitar:
Album Mauna Kea - White Mountain Journal, Keola Beamer | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
Beautiful solo guitar without vocals - excellent for winding down at the end of the day.
If you liked that, you might like a performance on a modern piano even more - they have a broader dynamic range:
Album Schubert: Piano Sonata D568; 6 Moments musicaux , Franz Schubert by Mitsuko Uchida | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
She takes more liberties with tempo, but is arguably more expressive.
Also, for great dynamics, you might check out Beethoven symphonies:
Album Bruno Walter Conducts Beethoven , Ludwig van Beethoven by Bruno Walter | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
Walter makes Beethoven sound more beautiful than Beethoven probably intended, I think. And musicians loved working with him.
Tears for Fears: Rivers of Mercy
Bill Frisell: East/West Album
Julian Lage: Love Hurts
More Keola Beamer last night:
Album Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko, Keola Beamer | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
The new Jack White record "Fear of the Dawn" is his most consistent effort in a long while. All of his records have great songs, but this is the first one I've heard with no filler tracks that I want to skip over. Sounds great on my Sierra 2EX's as well!
Last night I listened to Harold Budd:
Album The Room, Harold Budd | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
I hadn't heard of him - he's apparently a pretty well-known minimalist/ambient composer who worked with Brian Eno, among others.
If you don't like that genre, you won't like this. I found it interesting, and will listen to more of his stuff.
Lee Ritenour: Rhythm Sessions
I always operated the assumption that REM made a couple interesting records in the 80s then turned into whiny sellout beyatches. The other day I saw their record "New Adventures in Hifi" recommended over and over in a 90s music thread on another forum.
Gotta say...it's pretty damn good. Been listening to it ever since.
Last night Horace Parlan:
Album Musically Yours, Horace Parlan | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality
One of my favorite jazz piano recordings.