keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 14, 2023 Found this one from the early 60s. Was only a B side but perfectly illustrates the wall of sound that Phil Spector used on so many productions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 15, 2023 On 16/04/2023 at 20:27, How I Wrote Elastic Man said: Speaking of Albini, here is a cover version he did of Kraftwerk's "The Model" I can't mention the name of the album, though it may be visible in the link 😃 A long read for you. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/15/the-evolution-of-steve-albini-if-the-dumbest-person-is-on-your-side-youre-on-the-wrong-side 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,854 Posted August 16, 2023 Well I'm listening to the match on Radio Norfolk. Slowly getting into game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,122 Posted August 16, 2023 When you’ve finished night shifts and have 3 days off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 17, 2023 Just heard this on the radio. The lawyers representing the estate of the late David Bowie are sharpening their pencils😱 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,258 Posted August 17, 2023 On 16/08/2023 at 20:13, Midlands Yellow said: Not a big fan of his stuff in general, but I love this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,258 Posted August 17, 2023 On 16/08/2023 at 20:45, Midlands Yellow said: When you’ve finished night shifts and have 3 days off. Brilliant tragic disco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,258 Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) Not what I’m listening to, but what Freddie Mercury listened to. This is from an auction of some of his possessions, and I clicked on the link out of curiosity when I saw it described as “terrible” (and small - ?). I started reading down the list nodding my head at Go West, Anita Dobson (possibly he gets a pass on this because wasn’t she married to Brian May?), Bros, Sheena Easton and so on but as I carried on, I started to think “terrible” is unfair. Like most of us I suspect there are (a few) classics (After The Gold Rush, Sign 'O' The Times, Led Zeppelin (if you like that sort of thing), Beatles) and some things bought on the spur of the moment that you probably never play again after six months. Also a fair few of what you might call guilty pleasures or pop classics depending on your stance/ mood like Living on a Prayer, Rock me Amadeus, All Around the World etc. Should I be surprised how like us these “iconic” figures often are? https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/freddie-mercury-a-world-of-his-own-crazy-little-things-1/freddie-mercury-his-personal-record-collection Edited August 18, 2023 by Nuff Said Repetition repetition 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,470 Posted August 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: Not what I’m listening to, but what Freddie Mercury listened to. This is from an auction of some of his possessions, and I clicked on the link out of curiosity when I saw it described as “terrible” (and small - ?). I started reading down the list nodding my head at Go West, Anita Dobson (possibly he gets a pass on this because wasn’t she married to Brian May?), Bros, Sheena Easton and so on but as I carried on, I started to think “terrible” is unfair. Like most of us I suspect there are (a few) classics (After The Gold Rush, Sign 'O' The Times, Led Zeppelin (if you like that sort of thing), Beatles) and a fair few of things bought on the spur of the moment that you probably never play again after six months. Also a fair few of what you might call guilty pleasures or pop classics depending on your stance/ mood like Living on a Prayer, Rock me Amadeus, All Around the World etc. Should I be surprised how like us these “iconic” figures often are? https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/freddie-mercury-a-world-of-his-own-crazy-little-things-1/freddie-mercury-his-personal-record-collection Nice to see ELP in there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted August 18, 2023 18 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said: Just heard this on the radio. The lawyers representing the estate of the late David Bowie are sharpening their pencils😱 Sadly the Bowie estate sold his back catalog for hundreds of millions. This will be a record label making money off his work - I understand he has a writing credit on this absolute sack of sh1t. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 22, 2023 Cool, up beat jazz with a hint of soul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 30, 2023 My first Prom last night. Marvelous. I love watching a full orchestra in action. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ptyd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Best film scores as voted by Classic FM listeners last week. Ennio Morricone got in with The Mission but no Cinema Paradiso or others. Perhaps Classic FM listeners don't watch foreign language films. I had no idea Maurice Jarr wrote the Zhivago music. I have gone through life thinking it was John Williams! Edited August 31, 2023 by dylanisabaddog 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 31, 2023 On 30/08/2023 at 06:27, Herman said: My first Prom last night. Marvelous. I love watching a full orchestra in action. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001ptyd Keep an eye out for Norfolk County Youth Orchestra. I'll try to remember to post if they are performing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 170 Posted August 31, 2023 The end of another case at Fulchester Crown Court…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, dylanisabaddog said: Best film scores as voted by Classic FM listeners last week. Ennio Morricone got in with The Mission but no Cinema Paradiso or others. Perhaps Classic FM listeners don't watch foreign language films. I had no idea Maurice Jarr wrote the Zhivago music. I have gone through life thinking it was John Williams! Number 2 is a work of genius but you have to be in the right frame of mood, for obvious reasons. Any Johann Johannsson in the list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, Herman said: Number 2 is a work of genius but you have to be in the right frame of mood, for obvious reasons. Any Johann Johannsson in the list? https://win.classicfm.com/movie-music-2023/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,069 Posted August 31, 2023 We should definitely play number 16 on the list every time Borja Sainz scores for us 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,867 Posted August 31, 2023 Another person that loves a reference to On The Buses. (Not a big fan of his normally but I like this one.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,264 Posted September 1, 2023 On 31/08/2023 at 11:42, dylanisabaddog said: Best film scores as voted by Classic FM listeners last week. Ennio Morricone got in with The Mission but no Cinema Paradiso or others. Perhaps Classic FM listeners don't watch foreign language films. I had no idea Maurice Jarr wrote the Zhivago music. I have gone through life thinking it was John Williams! Williams the best for me. Probably because I like most of the films but so many hummable tunes. Even the more low key stuff -Jazz piano in catch me if you can. Spent months apparently trying out 5 note combos for close encounters. There is something particularly haunting about that godfather trumpet solo tho. I also like the more recent work of trent reznor and Johnny greenwood. Alot is more sound/noise based rather than melodic but it really works. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,264 Posted September 1, 2023 Superman. I'd forgotten he did that. As soon as you hear it it's obvious! Thanks to spotify. First 4 john Williams songs? Cantina band Imperial march Jurrasic Park Superman Downhill now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,264 Posted September 1, 2023 Jw uses alot of 3/4 time as well. Or maybe not. Might be just as I'm listening to Harry potter bit also the ET main theme ( bike in front of the moon) they may be the only 2... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 2, 2023 As someone who has tried to play the saxophone for a long time, **** Morrisey was to me the best British player. And with Jimmy Mullen created some great music. If you have a copy of their Live at Ronnie Scotts you have a masterpiece. I haven't and unlikely to ever get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 3, 2023 Being watching these kids for a while now and love their enthusiasm and enjoyment as much as their singing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
