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Post by accipiter on Dec 22, 2021 16:25:50 GMT
I have to admit Joe Walsh’s vocals ain’t up to much and the following song speaks volumes to that, (check out the delay on his vocal, delay enhances the end product) but I can at least relate to some of the lyrics. But that aside its very clever of him to describe his story with so few words. He also goes on to repeat the theme on (One Day at a Time, (again check out the delay on his vocal, delay is also widely used on guitars) but all I can say he’s a very honest man to lay out his life story thus. I suspect it was done as a timely warning to all those going down the same slippery slope in relation to alcohol mentioned in the lyrics in the second song. But hey who cares how he plays guitar he’s one part of the Eagles which is good enough for me, along with the very talented Don Henley whom just so happens to be a conservationist too. Incidentally, the guitar being played is a Duesenberg Joe Walsh signature model made in Germany. Although they don’t achieve the tonal range possible on a Fender Strat, but then again, no other electric guitar will in my humble opinion. The truth of the pudding lies in the hands of those whom have played Strat’s from Jimi Hendrix to Hank Marvin to Eric Clapton. But as for their playing styles I’m not a great fan to point it mildly. As for guitars made by Gibson, I don’t like those either, their too heavy in the hands for a start, unless you just so happen to be Charles Atlas or as fit as a butcher’s dog; no disrespect intended to all butchers’ dogs out there. What’s more the tone they produce is simply, what’s the word I’m searching for oh yes, awful;” highlighted by the fact most are played with distortion of some kind which makes the sound even more awful,” each to their own of course. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkCvbxLfdJ0www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfCyHbLdpI
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Post by accipiter on Dec 23, 2021 16:24:27 GMT
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Post by Psamathe on Dec 28, 2021 16:02:18 GMT
Caravan's new album "It's None Of Your Business". You probably have to be of that era and in my youth I seemed to end-up going to loads of thelr live concerts and they were great (music and gigs). Slightly unusual as their music dramatically changed depending on volume; listen quiet/moderate and it was quite gentle but turn the volume up and the same track becomes quite "heavy".
But their latest album is their best so far (in my opinion). So many groups from the era keep going but just repeating their previous endeavours and when they do new stuff t does not come close to their earlier stuff. But Caravan have broken that pattern, excellent and new stuff.
All their tracks (certainly from "Girls Who Grow ..." have a sense of humour/word play e.g. "All the Way (featuring John Wayne's Single Handed Liberation Of Paris)"
Ian
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Post by accipiter on Dec 29, 2021 17:59:29 GMT
The follow song contains just a simple descending bass Patten adding drive and feeling to the piece, without that the song would sound almost like a piece of chamber music and we wouldn’t want that would we. I use to play the base years ago all lost in the mist of time now of course on an old Fender bass copy sounding much the same as this being played here. But who knows ten years later you could be the next Jaco Pastorius or even five minutes later like Lemmy from motorhead, correction you don’t want to go there, oh no. Rather start with a Jonny Case country music turn around e.g., play the root note C and counter bass root note G, the counter bass note is always found opposite the starting root note, then walk through the three-chord sequence of C F G After that move on to a simple 12 bar blues Boogie Woogie which is a basic walking bass line that you could improvise over up and down the neck of the bass. Moving on to change genres adding more and more complex pattens after that it’s up and away… In the meantime, please send all monies to Filthy Rich House, Gold Nugget Drive, Utopia. I thank you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGLLYmUo0k0
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Post by ianr on Jan 7, 2022 7:51:28 GMT
This guys been on the telly a couple of time lately campaigning about the pollution levels in rivers, good for him. So I thought lets take a little step back in time strangely I don't seem to be able to pogo as well as I used to The titles perhaps a little wishful thinking ian
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Post by accipiter on Jan 7, 2022 17:37:44 GMT
He reminds me of Jack Hargreaves in away, the man always seen smoking a pipe on the river bank. Jack and his kind are rare now in as much as he didn’t care if he caught anything or not. A real old country man was Jack a bit like myself, in point of fact I still sit by the river with just a flask of hot drink preferable drinking chocolate and a few cheese sandwiches. This way it’s surprising how much you can catch sight of if you’re lucky e.g., grass snakes, water voles, weasels, barn owls and stoats, not to mention the wind hoverer the kestrel, and last but not least Little Owls, early morning or evening is the best time somewhere far from the madding crowd. As for myself I don’t fish any more since I consider it a cruel sport, it’s more about water quality and conservation these days, oh and the serenity of watching the world go by. Bing Crosby & Louis Armstrong Gone Fishin' www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDeQzjKHaeE
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Post by accipiter on Jan 9, 2022 17:12:43 GMT
As a follow up to my last post, this, although I wouldn’t recommend the demon drink also seen in this short film, since you’d be far better off with Adam’s ale as the demon drink could lead to you know what, or even far worse, wild, wild women, and you wouldn’t want to go down that route now would you… Countryside secrets with Jack Hargreaves www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g1MCjhq_SE
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Post by accipiter on Jan 11, 2022 12:43:24 GMT
Ah there you are, these two characters mentioned here were huge stars along with Dame Vera Lynn so it’s no surprise Mother use to sing their songs whilst I was growing up. In fact, each time I hear the song (Run Rabbit Run) I’m instantly taken straight back in time to those heady days; pure nostalgia I’m afraid. However, it’s interesting to note the duet has elements of counterpoint, a type of vocal improvisation, further highlighting the point there’s nothing new in the world of music. For those who aren’t sure of what I’m referring to its recognised by the fact it’s sang by just one vocalist and heard twice towards the end of the song. Counter point is also used in more complex forms normally in forms of jazz and classical music, also used in that well known old song (You’re Just in Love) often missed quoted as (I Hear Singing When There’s No One There). Many artists recorded this song e.g., Ethel Merman and Donald O’ Conner, but I much prefer the Guy Mitchell and Rosemary Clooney version which I still play on the guitar from time to time, at a slightly faster tempo given it that certain swing. Playing both the melody and accompaniment at the same time in my own unique style. Incidentally, according to rumour (Run Rabbit Run) was inspired by a German Second World War bomb landing close to two wild rabbits; don’t ask I wasn’t in the vicinity at the time. But in essence the song is unconnected to rabbit pie or hunting or shooting as the lyrics suggest, but the fact food was on ration at the time; such are the thoughts of the creative lyricist to change its meaning. It’s interesting to note everyone was issued with a ration book into the late 1950s entitling you to buy a few ounces of food meat etc.; but I would imagine only those old enough to remember ration books will have ever heard this song. Run Rabbit Run by Flanagan and Allan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmk8dbFv_o
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Post by accipiter on Jan 13, 2022 16:53:33 GMT
Ok. I’m not going to mention working parties again or one man accidentally falling on top of another whilst walking through the grass. For those whom have their fingers on the pulse you will know as to whom I’m referring to, allegedly M’lud. Nonetheless, moving on but not onto a working garden party, many artists have recorded this but for me it just has to be Frankie Laine. Don’t Fence Me In www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KEXA1tMaOw
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Post by accipiter on Jan 14, 2022 16:07:34 GMT
You don’t have to believe in the following lyrics in the biblical sense or other spiritual religion e.g., Buddhism, you could take them at face value, so fundamentally a person who holds empathy and respect as their prime belief system. Neither does that special person have to fit the description given at first glance in order to show the way. Having said that I do believe every good person’ holds spiritual values of some kind e.g., honesty, trust, and kindness. I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows, I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows, I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come to show the way I believe, I believe. I believe above a storm the smallest prayer can still be heard, I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word, every time I hear a new born baby cry, or touch a leaf, or see the sky, then I know why, I believe. Frankie Laine I Believe
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Post by Tringa on May 9, 2022 12:55:49 GMT
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Post by Tringa on May 23, 2022 14:26:29 GMT
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Post by accipiter on Jul 13, 2022 18:51:24 GMT
My choice of music for today is laid back, as are my walks in the great outdoors. Just strolling along in an effort to stop and record all that catches my eye, whether it fly’s, crawls, or indeed stands tall. Oh, and the weather conditions on this particular day, made perfectly clear by… Frank Sinatra – The Summer Wind www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DopzOCeKJc
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Post by accipiter on Jul 14, 2022 19:35:54 GMT
All Beatles songs this time, the lyrics to all three songs are interconnected. However, having said that I much prefer Phill Collins version. Phil Collins – Golden Slumbers, Carry that Weight, The End. Brilliant musicianship shown here by Phil Collins and George Martin, the fifth Beatle. Incidentally Thomas Dekker’s poem (Cradle Song) was the inspiration for Paul McCartney’s song Golden Slumbers. Carry That Weight is a reference to every parent’s responsibility for their children’s care, age holding no time limit. Hence the lyrics (Boy you’re going to carry that weight a long time.) The lyrics to (The End) surely speak for themselves, ergo, give love and you will receive love in return. However, you could take these lyrics at face value as intended or indeed interpret them as you will. Having said that here's Thomas Dekker’s poem mentioned previously based on home holding the sense of belonging. The modern interpretation being home is where the heart is. Cradle Song written in 1599
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes, smiles awake you when you rise; sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby, rock them, rock them, lullaby. Care is heavy, therefore sleep you, you are care, and care must keep you; sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby, rock them, rock them, lullaby. Golden Slumbers, Carry that Weight, The End. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTIsAGYz2TA
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Post by accipiter on Jul 18, 2022 18:23:48 GMT
The following were “real musicians who could play live,” neither did they need electronic effects to hide behind. Nevertheless, the general public think of this duo as a novelty act but they were much, much, more often playing and supporting some of the best musicians in the world. Indeed, Chas learned to play piano by supporting and watching jerry lee lewis. I’ll back this up by saying try tickling the ivories whilst singing and leaping around at the same time, not easy is it. Chas and Dave Poor old Mr Woogie Now Boogie got started along long time ago, Boogie-Woogie was around long before the discos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx8x0TpFhow
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