So, what have you been listening to lately?

uwe · August 26, 2020, 06:20:08 PM

Oh yeah, and this old fisherman sang with Jesus' place of residence once:

uwe · August 27, 2020, 05:32:34 AM

This forum of fora needs to attune itself more thoroughly with the prevailing times; I hear from the world outside that this is the international summer hit 2020. And don't hiss about the "Stand By Me"/Doo Wop'ish chord progression, it's catchy alright (and dare I say: life-affirming rather than depressive!), the language is Zulu:

Some real dance moves there ...

gearHed289 · August 27, 2020, 08:07:40 AM

That was pleasant (Master KG). A little positivity is welcome right now.

uwe · August 27, 2020, 12:33:14 PM

It's a real relief that in this day and age a young woman (of color to boot) begins to sing a song in a contralto voice and doesn't spill all her beans with the first note. No oversinging throughout, just a lovely natural voice.

Denis · August 29, 2020, 08:08:25 AM

Started out lately with "Everyone Knows This is Nowhere", then went to CCR, then a bunch of surf.

slinkp · August 30, 2020, 11:32:06 PM

Earlier I was listening to "Time's Up", the second Living Colour album, which is now 30 years old and really holds up. A very ambitious album with I'd say occasional missteps but a lot of high points.

Then I came across this, which I have to say I would rather listen to than any straight Metallica tracks I've heard.

Also played this today - Cellophane, a regional band from the Hudson Valley north of new York City in the 90s. Resurrected from the ashes of Agitpop, also obscure but one of my favorites from the 80s/90s underground scene.
This song is long but I like it all the way through. One of my favorite drummers.

And the other song I remember from their live shows:

Basvarken · August 31, 2020, 08:39:35 AM

Quote from: slinkp on August 30, 2020, 11:32:06 PM

Then I came across this, which I have to say I would rather listen to than any straight Metallica tracks I've heard.

That's a brilliant mashup. First time I've ever heard Lars Ulrich groove!

uwe · August 31, 2020, 01:12:02 PM

All that bludgeoning Metallica wallop can't replace Wonder's tell-tale riff for me!

westen44 · August 31, 2020, 02:28:43 PM

Nordic Union (featuring Ronnie Atkins & Erik Martensson)

uwe · August 31, 2020, 04:48:25 PM

Speaking of Dion (in another thread), his new album is lovely ...

uwe · August 31, 2020, 05:13:53 PM

Quote from: westen44 on August 31, 2020, 02:28:43 PM
Nordic Union (featuring Ronnie Atkins & Erik Martensson)

Are vee now into Viking metäl or vatt?

Actually, I liked the Pretty Maids too. And this - even though it is très Yuropean!

westen44 · August 31, 2020, 08:09:33 PM

Quote from: uwe on August 31, 2020, 05:13:53 PM
Are vee now into Viking metäl or vatt?

Actually, I liked the Pretty Maids too. And this - even though it is très Yuropean!

I think Ronnie Atkins is cool. Also, he has been battling lung cancer, but as of now is cancer-free. I hope he'll stay around for a long time and wish him the best.

Dave W · August 31, 2020, 11:52:05 PM

uwe · September 01, 2020, 01:47:30 PM

Back in the day when the mustache ratio of our feathered and beaked friends was still 100%. That's how good they were - impressive. Never mind Bernie's occasional penchant for bum notes in his solos!

westen44 · September 03, 2020, 10:50:52 AM

Under the "For You" section of Google news today, two recommendations were sent to me based on my interests. One was an article on Paul McCartney's naughty messages in Beatles songs. The other recommendation for me was this. Not being too up on Judas Priest, though, I wouldn't know how this differs from earlier versions. I like the sci-fi vibe to the lyrics of the song. I had never thought too much about the lyrics until now and had always mostly focused on the music. Speaking of the Beatles, this has happened to me often, too. Focusing more on the music and especially the melody rather than the lyrics.