General Music thread

[Whisht @whisht]

But I have been listening to the classical pieces on this thread too – honest!

Thanks to you guys for sharing, especially the multiple versions of the same piece – I’ve listened to two but the GLC kinda interrupted proceedings.

[ahem].

Loving Colourbox’s tribute to Glass @fatmaninabox ! Almost Vangelis, or what I imagine Tangerine Dream to sound like!
(though wtf happened at 3.40 onwards??!!??)

My “tribute” to Glass when chatting to the 2 or 3 people that know what the hell I’m on about, is often less graceful, and includes me mimicking the strings and alternating loud-then-quiet:
“DAA DADAA DADAA dadadadadad DAAA DA DADAA dadadadadaaaaaa…”
(which come to think of it, actually sounds more like a description of the Pixies!)

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

Here’s one from a composer named Austin Wintory, who does a lot of pieces for films and video games.

 

I happen to have this game called “Journey” and this score is at the end of the game… it always makes me cry! The song and story of the game is very beautiful. 🙂

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Because my moniker’s abbreviation is STA, and because this entire video is a tracking shot worthy of Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas’ opener, and even though I apologise for the Katy Perry reference … it was filmed in a Canadian high school so there’s loads for all of our international guests to enjoy … so here’s …  STA Lip Dub.

 

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@whisht @fatmaninabox  3:40 was where Philip Glass met the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.   🙂

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@whisht @arbutus – you mean, like this?

(skip to 0:34 for full effect)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Carol of the Bells

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@ScoutTheAiredale    Wow, some real talent went into putting that together. Very fun to watch. And I loved the chem teacher in the blue lab coat, rockin’ out with the bunsen burner!

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No Friday is replete without some Wall of Voodoo –

Mexican Radio

(apologies again for lowering the tone of this thread … but Man does not live on classical music [nor indeed, GLC] alone … 🙂  )

I wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbequed iguana …

Actually, @purofilion & @arbutus, as our resident music geneii, what thoughts do you have on the timing of this piece?

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@ScoutTheAiredale    Yes, exactly like that!   😀

[Whisht @whisht]

interesting piece of music @faegrl – seems to suit a theme of a global Journey, if I’m correctly picking up bits of saharan/ eastern music*.

very atmospheric!

(* you’ll tell me “no, its set on the subway in NY” 🙂 )

[Whisht @whisht]

@ScouttheAiredale – thanks for that Wall of Voodoo.

It reminded me that I hadn’t posted something about the passing of Bob Casale a few days ago.

[Whisht @whisht]

oh – as GLC was mentioned…..

C’MON WALES!!!!*

YOU KNOWS IT!

[ahem]

[*Wales are playing France in 6 nations rugby. This forum is obviously neutral in such an international occasion.]

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@whisht

This forum is obviously neutral in such an international occasion

Quite right, no bias here. And just to prove it…

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Not sure if this is a music thread entry or a TV thread entry (@MonochromeDimension, we need you!), but heck, the Canucks who join us (@Arbutus @damoclese @blenkinsopthebrave [yep, a recent Canuck by choice] @ubik @tournikate @theprettyreckless @meadowrose et alia) must surely want to see more Barenaked Ladies *

The Big Bang Theory (full version – with lyrics)

* general disclosure – I once worked on a cruise ship (looooong story) with the roadies for the Barenaked Ladies.  Good times, my friends, good times, eh.

[Whisht @whisht]

@fatmaninabox – I’d like to thank you for keeping this thread neutral.

you are a gent.

Jenkins heh?

[Bluesqueakpip @bluesqueakpip]

@whisht and @fatmaninabox – given that this forum is dedicated to a programme currently produced by BBC Cymru Wales, there is a case for the forum having a slight bias towards the Welsh Rugby team.

Except when the said Welsh Rugby team should play Scotland on the 15th March; in deference to the current Scottish Doctor and current Scottish Head Writer, a strict neutrality will then need to be observed.

😉

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@ScoutTheAiredale amazing what you guys come up with!  Stan The Ridge as we called him was a seriously under-rated performer in the 80s. The particular fusion-art rock, following the likes of Bowie and other German Bands of the late 70s, climaxed in Voodoo Wall & that blend of  clever keyboard use: synth; piano; organ and harmonica -played pretty well. As for timing, do you mean, sociologically? or the beat/rhythm? For the former the stuff arrived in Aus and NZ with a lot more interest than in the States for example. By then, we were sick of Rick Astley type commercialism, tired of Bruce (The Springsteen: I know, shouldn’t have happened. How dare we…) and also thoroughly sick of Devo etc. The rhythm is one of the first examples of a pure 8/8 signature rather than a 4/4. Heightens the anticipation and distracts you from the eer…slightly repetitive lyrics… Kindest,  purofilion

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@whisht – oops, I forgot about the French!

😆 – Seriously though, I do like this one by Les Frelons. I have a few of theirs on various Ska compliations.

[Craig @craig Emperor]

@bluesqueakpip Did you forget where I’m from? 🙂

And my fellow mod @jimthefish ?

But because I’m a Scot I know we’re going to lose already. Sporting pessimism is in our blood. Look at Elise Christie in three speed skating events. And the men’s curling – choaked! I’m still amazed Chris Hoy didn’t fall off his bike two years ago and Andy Murray didn’t strain his wrist in the final set at Wimbledon last year. If we ever actually do win anything it’s an unexpected bonus.

I was at Murrayfield in 1990 (called, at the time, the game of the century) when we won against the odds and had a lot of fun seeing many an Englishman turn his “Grand Slam 1990” shirt inside out. We were all mixed together in the stands and it was all incredibly good natured – I still have fond memories of drinking with them all in Rose Street till the wee hours, and cheering every time they showed a repeat of the winning try on the TV while the English guys stared down at their pints.

Doesn’t happen often.

[Bluesqueakpip @bluesqueakpip]

@craig

But, but … you’re from the Planet Mongo!

Though I admit the Mongo accent does seem amazingly similar to a Scottish one. But still, if Gallifrey has a North… 😀

[Craig @craig Emperor]

I just hope we can beat Italy later today. I don’t have much to rejoice about but this is one of those rare moments. There’s some singing so not completely off topic.

[Craig @craig Emperor]

And as this is the music thread… from the tartan-wearing region of Mongo

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

@whisht – Ha! No, you’re correct, the song is globally themed. The whole theme of the game is that it’s to include everyone from all walks of life and countries. The game’s story is left up to the player to interpret for themselves and the characters are blank creatures, that are not define by race or gender, so it’s universal to every player to connect with. So, the scoring has a lot of eastern themes to it in general. The song for the credits is sung in a combination of languages: French, Latin, Greek and Japanese.

My personal take on the story of this game is that it’s a story of being born, the stages of life through childhood to elderly, death and heaven, and then rebirth of a soul though reincarnation (or regeneration. lol). I cry at the end of this game, every time, like a silly person! Every person who experiences the game have a different interpretation to it, no one is wrong in their theory, because the creator of the game planned it to be that way for everyone to take away from it what is personal to them. I love the entire soundtrack, because it’s so very beautifully done, which you don’t see often within video games! 🙂

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@craig – Being half Scottish (Dad from Edinburgh) I’m in the position of being optimistically pessimistic regarding sporting events 🙂

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@craig — I fully expect us to get gubbed. If there’s one thing the Scots are really successful at, it’s failure…. :/

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@purofilion –

As for timing, do you mean, sociologically? or the beat/rhythm?

The rhythm is one of the first examples of a pure 8/8 signature rather than a 4/4

Well, you answered a question I didn’t realise I had asked!  I’m delighted to hear that Wall of Voodoo and Stan Ridgway made it onto Antipodean shores.  But yes, I was asking for your professional opinion on the musical beat of Mexican Radio.  I do play a few instruments meself but don’t have a pinky finger of musical knowledge like you.  ‘A pure 8/8 signature’ is a phrase I will remember.

And Bruce?  He’s The Boss.  😀

[Craig @craig Emperor]

@jimthefish I’ll take the last minute victory this time. But, boy, did they make it painful. I was convinced we were for another wooden spoon at half time. Well done to them for finally keeping their heads up.

[ScaryB @scaryb]

@fatmaninabox

Being half Scottish (Dad from Edinburgh)

I think that’s a bit harsh; we’ll allow you to be full Scottish even if your Dad’s from the ‘burgh

😉

@craig @jimthefish Completely with you on Scottish sporting (and other) “prowess” – we are experts at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory (to coin a cliche). I was at Hamden for the Scottish team sendoff to Argentina in 78.  (Now I know this is the music thread, but I’m sure you’ll all forgive me if I DON’T post We’re on the march with Ally’s Army 😈

Argh, I’ve just scared myself, need to coorie up in the nice dark space behind the sofa <shudders>

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@faegrl   When you posted on the Sofa about moving from Pittsburgh to Minnesota and being surprised when strangers would talk to you, it reminded me of this song:

 

[Arbutus @arbutus]

ScoutTheAiredale  @purofilion  Mexican Radio, great song! What confuses the ear at times is the shifting of the meter between duple and triple, so that the 8/8 is sometimes broken down 2x2x2x2 and sometimes 3x3x2.

And oh yes, you can’t have too much (too many?) Bare Naked Ladies. I’m not going to worry about how I’ve worded that, because there actually is no way you can express love for that band without it sounding just, well, bad.  ☺ (My son, by the way, the singer and budding science geek, has been known to sing that song, as it’s his favourite show!)

 

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@craig   Just about two years ago, my family took a spring break trip to Rome. On arriving in the airport there, we couldn’t fail to notice a large group of men in kilts, collecting luggage and making its way through customs. For the next day or so, we kept seeing groups of them around the city, and I finally went on line to try and find out what might be going on. It was, of course, Six Nations Rugby, which the Scots sadly lost. Apparently they took the Wooden Spoon? (I know just about nothing about rugby!) Well, best of luck to Scotland, as it is one of my old world motherlands.  🙂

[Arbutus @arbutus]

Oops @craig and @jimthefish, I see I missed a post and Scotland did win.  Excellent, well done.  🙂

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@craig @scaryb et al — yes, a bit of a showstopper that one. Well done to ’em…..

[Anonymous @]

@arbutus I should clarify I meant the Middle Eight -now that being a term that’s not quite realistic here -but I could say ‘bridge’? The music changes again and yet through the measures we have that accent almost ‘carved’ into the bars: 12345678 1 (accent on 1)234etc then back to 1234 only with accent on 1 again for every bar. Shame I can’t put the accent symbol into the text! That’s my text job to undertake in cyberland.

Kindest, puro

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@purofilion   I get what you mean. Actually, we need a whole new set of keystrokes for writing about music. My MA thesis was the first big thing I ever did on a computer (I got through my undergrad with a typewriter), and boy was it a job figuring out how to express some things, that would have been no brainers with a piece of paper and a pencil!

[Bluesqueakpip @bluesqueakpip]

@craig and @jimthefish -so, you managed to salvage victory out of defeat? What went wrong? 😉

Well done, all.

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

@arbutus – No, not Pittsburgh, Philadelphia! Pittsburgh is another city within the state of Pennsylvania, I lived in the city of Philadelphia which is four hours apart and is on the edge of the state, close to New York and Maryland. It’s confusing to many, because every state have so many different metropolitan cities within it. Pennsylvania has over fifty cities within it, not including the “townships” and “boroughs”, and it’s not even the biggest state in the country by far. I’m not bragging, I just miss my state sometimes… then I remember why I left it in the first place. lol.

Anyway, I love the song! It did remind me of home. 🙂

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

Oh, I have to add this silly one. A very talented Lord Of The Rings remix. 🙂

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@faegrl – Ouch, my ears !!

Ahh, that’s better 🙂

The following two tracks are from the Battle For Middle Earth games. Most of the music is from the films but 16 additional pieces were composed by Jamie Christopherson.

[Bluesqueakpip @bluesqueakpip]

@faegrl – yup, I agree with @fatmaninabox. My ears!

But if Peter Jackson wants some more goblin-rock for the games, that remix may be in contention. 🙂

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

Ha! @fatmaninabox and @bluesqueakpip , sorry! I have odd tastes in music and liked that one, it made me laugh. And I give the artist points for creating the sound from just the music of the movie and sound clips. Nothing in the piece is not from the movie, only auto-tuned in some parts. 😉

I do love “The Shire Theme” However my favorite is, “Evenstar”. Hopefully it’s more soothing to the ears.

And of course, “Pippin’s Song”, although short:

 

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@faegrl – Just found this on Soundcloud which includes ‘The Edge Of Night’

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@faegrl    Yes of course, Philadelphia. That was a mistype on my part. I’m familiar with Philadelphia as my husband’s stepmother comes from there, although I’ve not been there myself. Yes, the eastern US is pretty highly populated from a Pacific Northwest point of view, where other than Seattle it’s a day’s journey to anywhere of size. Although it probably doesn’t seem especially confusing to our UK friends, with their bigger cities and shorter distances. (My son was absolutely floored when he realized how many Premier League football teams are based in London!)

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@whisht – your thread creation grows tentacles in ever-increasing directions …  😉

How ’bout some Los Angeles 80’s faux-calypso rock:

Burning Sensations – Belly of the Whale

(there’s a backstory about the lead singer, Tim McGovern, writing this song for Martha Davis of The Motels when they broke up … but that might be more poignant had you been there, in LA in the 80s; as it is, just enjoy the 80’s women climbing on rope ladders in the video  😀  )

Nice hat tip at the end, though, you gotta admit.

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@arbutus – do you know Daniel Lanois [yes, I’m doing one of those ‘hey, you’re Canadian, do you know every other Canadian ever?’ thingies. 😀 ]

I know this song via a band I used to be a groupie for (NOT in that way!  he he he) who played Indian Red as one of their regular playlist.  Ever since Gareth Malone starting forming choirs all over the place on the BBC, I’ve thought this song could be quite impressive as part of the repertoire of a singing group (the percussive sounds could easily be done without drum kits).

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

@fatmaninabox – Yes, that’s not a bad song… not bad at all. Thanks for sharing it. 🙂

@arbutus – Cool, I never been to Seattle, but have a friend who lives there. Anyway, my pals in the UK often mistake the map of my country, which I can understand why, because it’s so very huge! I don’t know why half of the US makes complaints about immigrants, as we are not nearly close to being overpopulated and there’s plenty of land for EVERYONE to inhabit. A survey was done, that if every abandoned house in the US was repaired and given away to the homeless, every homeless person would own two houses! I don’t understand my country sometimes. Apart from greed and garden variety bigotry, there’s no reason why the US couldn’t do that to solve the issue of homelessness. Ahem, moving on… I’ve had to explain to my British pals a few times that when I lived in Philadelphia I was not just a few minutes away from Canada. I am NOW, since living in Minnesota! I don’t fault them for it though, as I’m dense about the geography of the UK. I wish to live there someday (when I become a famous writer… a girl can dream!) and most likely I would become lost wandering around… a lot. 😛

[FaeGrl @faegrl]

And because it’s almost Monday here, I have this song in mind:

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@ScoutTheAiredale  – Hee hee. Of course, I know every Canadian ever. We Canucks have to stick together, you know! The funny thing is, that growing up, I was familiar with lots of Canadian artists but had no idea whether anyone outside Canada had ever heard of them! Of course, I would later learn that many of them were pretty famous in the big, wide world as well. I was always surprised. Nowadays, the opposite seems to be true. My son listens to music, downloads things he likes, and only later finds out, “Oh, is he Canadian? Cool!”

I’m familiar with Daniel Lanois in a general way, as his name comes up all the time, but don’t really know a lot of his work. That song is great, and you’re right, it would make a gorgeous choral arrangement, with or without actual drums. Hand drums might be cool, or vocalization of course.

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@faegrl   I thought of you yesterday afternoon, as I was fortunate to enjoy a lovely piano recital of Murray Perahia. He played a lot of Chopin, among other things, including some etudes and a nocturne, and then did a Schubert impromptu as an encore. Since I love those Schubert pieces with a great love, I will post this for you and the others here who enjoy a bit of classical music! (Judging from this video, it is obviously a favourite encore piece of his!)

[Arbutus @arbutus]

@ScoutTheAiredale  Oh, I remember The Motels! And apparently, they are still around, how great. That takes me right back to my post-high school years, playing in pop bands and desperately hoping to actually make some money– hardly ever happened, thus leading to my next “desperately hoping” phase in the theatre.  🙂  But I do find music from the early eighties extremely evocative. I didn’t know the Burning Sensations, but that song has the same feel.

[Whisht @whisht]

blimey – was away for a few days over the weekend (family birthdays) and lots to listen to!

@fatmaninabox – that French Ska reminded me as it was playing of music from Africa. Not sure why – maybe my lazy ear hearing French and a reggae rhythm…? Thanks for that one!

However, there’s no excuse for Marillion. 🙂
I watched it again out of curiosity, and I’m shocked I never heard the Gabriel/Genesis in them before (I guess I only remember Kayleigh).
And is that video an episode of Minder??

@faegrl – that’s a really interesting description of Journey. I’m not a game player (though I’m interested in game playing – A Theiry of Fun is an interesting read), but I might take a look at that game.

and FaeGrl – LotR remix – loved it! (think I prefer it to the ‘proper’ film music!)
Reminded me of an old track that mixed b-rate Kung Fu movie sound effects with dance beats, that I now can’t find (mainly as I don’t know who its by!) After fruitless googling at least I got to reaquaint my ears with Sabres of Paradise and 2 Lone Swordsmen, some Wu Tang… but its not by any of those…

@scouttheairedale – thanks for the Burning Sensations (that just doesn’t sound right…).
The first ‘suggested’ track that I got after it was this awesome track:

Whale – Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe (probably because of 80/90’s and the word ‘whale’!)

Its as if a record label rather cynically said “give me the Sugarcubes (but get rid of the weirdness) and cross them with Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and I want it NOW!” and someone came up with Whale….

Daniel Lanois – I only really know him as a collaborator so thanks for that.

now for the classical piece!

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