No pic of album cover, but now playing "Kill Bill Vol 1" extended score - some great tunes on this I'll never tire of :)
No pic of album cover, but now playing "Kill Bill Vol 1" extended score - some great tunes on this I'll never tire of :)
Detested the film, so much so I have absolutely no intention in watching Vol II. So I wouldn't know if the soundtrack has some great tunes on it. Probably my loss.
Have a listen to this one Barry, see what you think. Though the tunes are so varied, there's something for everyone imo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cogw9dlwPgg
I came across John Mayer during my recent excursions trying to play guitar, the song 'Gravity' from his album 'Continmuum' was on the Gibson guitar teaching app, and I found the composition and song structure very appealing. By coincidence I came across this album on CD a few weeks later in a charity shop, so it was purchased.
"Heavier Things', his 3rd album, it is predominantly Blues/Rock with one or two songs with a greater pop feel. His lyrics are well worth listening to, generally contemplative or story telling. What I like is he takes quite simple musical structures but gets the most from them with some very soulful playing. The aforementioned 'Gravity" is well worth a listen as well. I will also be buying Continuum.
I have not posted for some time as I have been avidly practicing guitar, currently I seem to have reached a plateau with what I can play accurately and consistently, and improvement seems to be stagnating. I struggle with keeping to rhythms and tempo, some are worse than others, this can be very limiting and frustrating. As a result I have found a guitar teacher locally, he is very good and is also a full time musician, he is confident that he can help and so far his guidance is helping slowly.
I hope that some of you enjoy John Mayer. :)
https://open.qobuz.com/album/0696998618527
https://tidal.com/browse/album/4098381?u
https://open.spotify.com/album/6Wivm...RHmiDLnaxX_2PA
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I sympathise with the guitar thing. I got a guitar off the neighbours when I was 16. First I couldn't play at all. Then after a short while I could play but I was rubbish. Then, after about two years of really intense practice, I was slightly less rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJSki2fly
My brother, on the other hand, who was already an accomplished pianist and violinist, picked up the guitar anytime I left it alone for ten minutes and within 3 days he could play like Hendrix.
If you weren't born with that innate musical aptitude it's a slog just to get to half decent. I never got there.
I found that jamming with people helped with the rhythm and tempo aspect. Helped that I have a few friends who are professional musicians, but there's only so long they were prepared to shepherd a beginner. However first time I had to improvise a solo I managed to accomplish it and in the right key, which buoyed me up a bit :) They weren't so impressed ofc.
I'll check out John Mayer, I think I might have come across him before though.
Thanks Martin, 20 years ago I did a BTEC music course with guitar as main instrument and was starting to get better , but it seems to have just left me now. I suppose do use it hen loose it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I would love to be able to play a musical instrument. Given the choice it would be the piano, as it is so versatile; allowing one to play a variety of musical genres.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJSki2fly
When I was very young I used to be able to play on the linoleum, but now all I can do is play the fool!
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Originally Posted by Barry
AoS Thread Drift Alert: :eyebrows:
The only music lessons I had was for violin, and I was pretty good at it, reaching "first violin" in the school orchestra. Once I left school, I bought a cheap electric guitar, and a classic Casio CZ-101 synth. I taught myself how to play, and was in a couple of local bands on keyboards, including one that the lead singer left to become moderately successful in the early 90's. I don't do regrets in life, but not pursuing music is close to being one.
My 12 year old son is a very good drummer, as well as playing sax and piano - I have not pushed him at all, just exposed him to options, but he seems to be gravitating towards music. Luckily his older sister wants to become a Doctor, so hopefully she will be able to dish out the occasional handout to her penniless younger brother! :lol:
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Originally Posted by Alex_UK
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''Floodland was pieced together on computers using sequencers. The music incorporates the genres of gothic rock and dark wave, while the lyrical content sees Eldritch cast as the observer of a slowly deteriorating world. Some of the events that inspired certain songs include the Chernobyl disaster, the Cold War, and the band's previous break-up.''
A brilliant Album !Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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Listening to the remaster they did for the 2002 SACD release, never can decide if I prefer this or not to the original CD version (which I also have).
Seem to be in a classic rock rut this afternoon but so what?
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My favourite on this is 'Cold Shot.' Great video too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2ou-WIxfLY
I think I prefer 'Let it Bleed' to the later 'Sticky Fingers', but it's a close run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Know what you mean about the remastered version. There is a track (forget which one it is) that is a complete remix- and it sounds awful!
Another excellent choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Great album, terrible cover. When I got the CD at a car boot a few years ago, I had to check that the disc looked genuine, because the cover looked like it had been knocked up on a home printer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
True, I was thinking that when I uploaded it. All his albums have bad cover pictures for some reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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This Album is more than worth the cost of entry for the mighty track 'Jonny Guitar Calling Gosta Berlin ’ alone :flexed_biceps:
Gomez - 'Liquid Skin'
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KT Tunstall - 'Drastic Fantastic'
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Here you go Barry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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I like a bit of KT. Her debut (Eye to the Telescope) carries her best known songs, but it's her fourth (Invisible Empire//Crescent Moon) I currently play the most. If you don't already have it, worth a punt.
Ok, so I had to put it on.
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floral image - gone down meadowland
Why ? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Cheers Steve.
I only have her first two CDs, but would like to hear some of her later stuff.
Can anyone tell me how I can "copy and paste" using my smartphone? When I copy things, it (the system) tells me it has copied to the clipboard. How do I then access that and copy to the AoS site? I would have no problem with a laptop, but most of the time I do everything with my phone.
:D Cheeky monkey!Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Album 3 (Tiger Suit) is comparatively upbeat, with some good tunes, but album 4 (Invisible Empire//Crescent Moon) is more introverted and the production less "busy", and that's what I prefer. I haven't any more recent ones, of which there are four.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
On my phone (Android), once it's on the clipboard you just go the place you want to paste it on AoS, long press there, a paste option then comes up and you press that. Job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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Baby Woodrose - Money for Soul
After watching a Sky Arts documentary about Genesis, Mrs. P wanted some Phil Collins-led stuff on, so started with this:
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Cd version, because I was being lazy. But she complained of the sound being 'thin' (her words), so switched to my vinyl copy. Much better. Admittedly the volume was rather low, but even my cloth ears could hear the difference. I'll look into that CD issue tomorrow.
Then followed with this:
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I have to be in the mood for their music, but it went down well this evening :)
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Baby Woodrose - Blow Your Mind
Hi BarryQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Apologies for the long delay replying. I have been pre-occupied with my new obsession,trying learn how to play guitar and for it to sound reasonable.
At this point I can strum various songs, but am focusing on WYWH - Pink Floyd, Samba Pa Ti - Santana, The Thrill is Gone - BB King, Let Me Play The Blues For You - Albert King, Barraccuda - Heart and Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd.
For all of them I am learning both rhythm and solos along to backing tracks. The first five I am most consistent at playing, but still making mistakes, rhythm errors now and then and odd wrong or missed notes in solos. Sweet Home Alabama playing it accurately and not a cheat version is something of a challenge at present.
I also picked up a banjo in great condition on an antique shop a month ago. An interesting beast to play, possibly an instrument of the devil, as it’s hard to get it do what you want. [emoji2957][emoji23]
Still listening to the system but only an hour or so a day now, maybe a bit more healthy.
Hope you are keeping well. All the best, Adrian.
I was disappointed to learn she's not from Tunstall since I used to live there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
A couple of friends of mine did have a short-lived band called 'Scabrous' and they did a song called 'Tunstall Tracey' which was quite amusing. They used to have it and some other stuff on Myspace but I don't think that's there anymore and they're both now dead.
Yeah I remember feeling the same way about this bloke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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Not actually listening to it right now, though I did play it in the car on my way home from the car boot. The only thing I bought, I got it because I heard something of theirs at NEBO and quite liked it.
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Not exactly a bargain - cost just £1, but then another quid to park there, plus 20 miles worth of diesel. I'm done with car boots - every bit as disappointing as Barry describes. If you're in the market for snide perfumes, bog rolls or power tools by makers you've never heard of, you're sorted. Music Magpie all the way from now on, I can buy it for less without leaving the sofa.
I've got one of their T shirts but don't have any of their records...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Sun's over the yardarm so kicking off with this:
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Those power tools have often been stolen, or are 110V only.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I buy all my CDs from charity shops. The local Oxfam here in London being in cosmopolitan area often stock interesting titles, which at only 50p each are worth taking a punt. All you have to be aware of is broken or cracked cases, especially the 'spider'.
Over the years I've had the power tools robbed from my van a few times. Never got anything back. And I never had any luck seeing them at car boot sales - mine probably end up at a booty 100 miles away, while the ones I'm seeing for sale were probably nicked 100 miles away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I would never buy any from a car boot sale for that very reason - the guilt would peck my head forever, because I know just how shit it is to have your gear stolen.
All of the charity shops up here are rubbish. Plenty of Robbie Williams, Coldplay and Katie Melua. And a load of MOR pap that even at 67 I was born too late to appreciate.