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Hey Mr. Dj Pt. 2
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Friday youtube playlist please. I will be away from the needle so make a playlist for me to follow up on. Again, this is a community effort.
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Another reason to love the English, at least those from South Wales.
Come on...The British Government has apologised for Wham on several occasions.
I’m working on a serious playlist that I’ll post when I get back from lunch
FF IX Veteran of Psychic Wars
Wow. Frickin cool. Just made it on my YouTube favorites list.
While my musical tastes are quite diverse (as shown by the stuff I posted in the last one of these threads), my true loves are (a) progressive rock and (b) instrumental guitar. For today’s version of this thread I decided to post a playlist of progressive rock icons over the last 30 years. Some of these are well known, some not. In some cases, I chose lesser-known tracks from well-known artists.
Hope you enjoy this:
Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Karn Evil #9
“Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends”. Felt like an appropriate way to kick this off.
The Moody Blues - Question
Just an all-around good track
Jethro Tull - Aqualung
No, the singer’s name is not Jethro Tull…
The Alan Parson’s Project - The Raven
From their first album “Tales of Mystery and Imagination”, a concept album based on Edgar Allan Poe stories. One of my favorite albums of all time. This is also a classic use of the vocoder, back when this was a relatively new invention.
Genesis - Ripples
While many prog rock fans disagree with me, I think Genesis’ best era was post Peter Gabriel, pre pop sellout (from “A Trick of the Tail” through “Duke")
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Written for Syd Barrett, who’d gone well off the rails and been replaced by David Gilmour. Even though this clip is from a post-Roger Waters tour, I think it’s a great rendition of a phenomenal track.
Rush - The Trees
Proving that there are occassionally good exports from Canada (kidding!), Rush is one of my all-time favorite groups. 2112 is probably their classic prog-rock album/track, but this is one of my favorites, too.
Kansas - Icarus
Prog rock from the American heartland of the 1970s. While Kansas is generally thought of as an AOR band, they were actually quite prog. Just didn’t get airplay of the prog stuff.
Journey - Look Into The Future
I’ll bet a lot of people are suprised to see Journey on a prog-rock playlist. This album is the 2nd of Journey’s 3 pre-Steve Perry albums. A 4 piece band, with 3 ex-Santana folk (Neil Schon, Greg Rolie & Ross Valory), with Ansley Dunbar on drums (a well-known session player). GripeBoy had a topic about Journey in the Greg Rolie era vs the Jonathan Cain era; this track from the pre-Steve Perry era is total prog, and full of win.
Yes - Turn of the Century
Probably the first band people think of when they think of progressive rock. This track, from the “Going For The One” album, has probably never been heard by non-fans. Please give it a listen. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard, of any genre. Depending on my mood, listening to this will sometimes bring me to tears.
Marillion - Easter
The first of the 2nd wave of prog rock bands. They’ve had 2 incarnations, with 2 different lead singers. I prefer the 2nd one, and this is one of the most beautiful tracks from their current era.
Asia - Time Again
Most people remember Asia from their MTV days around 1982 with a couple of pop songs (e.g. “Only Time Will Tell"). This group was formed by ex-Yes, ELP and King Crimson members - serious prog cred. This was perhaps their most progressive track. This video is from a reunion tour last year, because I couldn’t find any videos from their original era other than the pop tracks.
Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe - Birthright
A short-lived group of ex-Yes members. They only made one album, plus a tour album, before merging back with Yes for the “Union” album (eh) and tour (amazing - Yes with 8 musicians onstage, wow).
Dream Theater - Learning To Live
The standard-bearer for the progressive-metal movement of the 1990s. Probably my favorite band of all time (having dethroned Yes), because the first time I heard them (their “Awake” album), my reaction was “wow, that’s exactly the music I would make if I was actually any good”.
Liquid Tension Experiment - Paradigm Shift
A prog-metal “supergroup” side project, with 2 from Dream Theater on drums & guitar, and 2 session musicians on keys and bass (actually, Chapman Stick). GripeBoy probably loves Tony Levin on bass or stick.
Shadow Gallery - Crystalline Dream
Same song as I posted last time, a different video. They are pretty unknown, but I love them. Wish they had more videos available, because they rock.
Enchant - Under Fire
Another almost-unknown prog rock/prog metal group. They came out of California in the 1990s. GripeBoy will probably appreciate the bass player here, too.
One notable absence from this list, if you know about prog rock, is King Crimson. For whatever reason, I just really do not like King Crimson. I’ve tried over and over to get into them for 25+ years, and I just can’t.
If anyone has prog rock recommendations, send them along.
If anyone has prog rock recommendations, send them along.
dwex, your wish is my command - a progressive rock tune with strong instrumental for good measure.
Listen to the lyrics; given he is now dead of a drug overdose, they are chilling.
Same bunch with a sultry sound reminiscent of Smithereens:
Man, I used to listen to Mad Season incessantly. Good stuff right there, flogg.
Thanks, Thrill !!! I did, too. I had Above from roughly the day it came out :) ...
Manwhore’s caught me in another weird mood. A good progressive instrumental from Jane’s Addiction:
One interesting thing I’ve noticed - I don’t believe I own a single rock album from any group whose first album came out in this century. I just cannot get into any new rock. It all sounds bad to me - musically, lyrically and/or vocally. I’ve gotten into some new pop and country artists, but there’s no rock act less than 8 years old that has any appeal for me whatsoever. I keep trying to find new stuff, but it all sounds ich to me.
I just cannot get into any new rock.
I don’t much either, dwex. Most all of my links have been from 90’s and earlier bands. “Three Days” was about ‘89, I believe, and the Mad Season is from c. 1996/7 (maybe Thrill can correct me).
Try this one, its a real generation gapper:
I think “Above” came out in 1994. I was still in high school at the time. That album is one of the most “perfect” ever recorded.
As for new bands, I’ve really taken a liking to Muse. They have a very unique and enjoyable sound.
I’ll add a few more from my own collection:
“Le Disko” by Shiny Toy Guns.
“Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode.
“Army of Me” by Bjork
“Brena” by A Perfect Circle
Just to wake your asses up:
“Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes” by Marilyn Manson.
While many prog rock fans disagree with me, I think Genesis’ best era was post Peter Gabriel, pre pop sellout (from “A Trick of the Tail” through “Duke")
Alright! Let’s go, buddy! Come on, put ‘em up.
I don’t much either, dwex.
You liked my band though, right? ;-)
I’d post a link to our YouTube channel but I’m not sure I want to come out. Actually, I trust all you guys but it’s a public post. You can always email me for a link.
(b) instrumental guitar
You probably have heard of these guys. I know Gripe has.
You can always email me for a link.
OK, I’m a internet neanderthal, I don’t know what you mean.
Is there a way I can check out your band?
You probably have heard of these guys. I know Gripe has.
Of course. I’ll make up a big playlist for the next one of these Manwhore does.
OK, here’s an interesting sub-theme - covers of Simon & Garfunkel songs:
Yes - America
The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter
Eric Johnson - Kathy’s Song
Joan Baez - The Boxer
BeBe & CeCe Winans - Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson
Everything But The Girl - Only Living Boy In New York
I’d post a link to our YouTube channel but I’m not sure I want to come out. Actually, I trust all you guys but it’s a public post. You can always email me for a link.
dwex, you might like them. I loved “Low is Under” and “Plastic America”. I didn’t put your link out because I didn’t know if you want to put yourself into “Thunderdome” :) ...
I think “Above” came out in 1994.
I was off by a couple years. The mid-90’s was a really good time, musically.
dwex, surely you like this one -
one of the few good early 80’s tunes ...
or this -
OK, I’m a internet neanderthal, I don’t know what you mean.
Is there a way I can check out your band?
My NIC is a link to an email account. But, I’ll email you a link. dwex too.
I came across this somewhat disturbing video earlier today.
I love Blind Melon. Had the pleasure of seeing them a month before Shannon died. They were phenomenal ...
Here’s a good Blind Melon song. You might like these guys, dwex !!! Mouth Full of Cavities
You probably have heard of these guys. I know Gripe has.
Yep. I have one of their albums on cassette. You know, those squeaky, sequential access, pains-in-the-ass from before everyone switched to those now anachronistic, shiny discs.
They have a very clean sound.
Now it’s time for the Thunderdome National Anthem.
I saw Blind Melon open for Lenny Kravitz. They were great.
I’ve been thinking of composing original theme music for this site. Anyone want to collaborate on that? I figure we need something hard and industrial, like in a NIN or Rammstein vein.
I can sing.
My NIC is a link to an email account. But, I’ll email you a link. dwex too.
Dude, nobody can challenge your musical chops, you guys are very good.
In my next life I will come back as David Benoit, until then, I will just be amazed at you guys with real talent.
For Thrill. Slipknot for that Azz!!
Oh, you! How did you know I like Slipknot?
They rule and I like them too, so I figured....
We have truly mind-melded. Let’s destroy civilization now.
Posted by Manwhore on 03/28/08 at 05:47 PM from United States
For Thrill. Slipknot for that Azz!!
Shit I was going to post that when I got through looking at this thread!
I’d post a link to our YouTube channel but I’m not sure I want to come out. Actually, I trust all you guys but it’s a public post. You can always email me for a link.
I found a live recording of you guys on youtube during the last thread and thought of posting it. But I was unsure if you would appreciate that.
Even if I didn’t say who it was.
Why all the Simon and Garfunkel covers Dwex? Those songs were performed as perfectly as they ever could be originally IMHO.
Why all the Simon and Garfunkel covers Dwex? Those songs were performed as perfectly as they ever could be originally IMHO.
Because some of those covers are amazing. The studio recording of Yes’ America is astonishing. And The Bangles Hazy Shade of Winter is far better than the original (that song really doesn’t work well acoustically).
Covers are perhaps the most sincere form of respect that exists in music…
Everybody slam dance!
Classic Eighties pop.
Dude, nobody can challenge your musical chops, you guys are very good.
Thanks, rich. I really appreciate that.
I’ve said it before but these music threads really bring us together. All the differences of opinion, the rhetoric or the seemingly hostile comments go out the window. Suddenly you realize, we’re all just folks. Good folks. We always need to always keep that in mind.
I know this may pussify Thunderdome™ somewhat. I’ll just take a beating on another thread to even it out. :-)
Posted by Thrill on 03/28/08 at 05:32 PM from United States
Now it’s time for the Thunderdome National Anthem.
Posted by dwex on 03/28/08 at 05:47 PM from United States
I got your theme song right here!
Both are good selections. However, I think Marilyn Manson’s The Reflecting God. would suit this site better.
When I’m God
Everyone DIES
Scar can you feel my power
Shoot here and the world gets smaller
....
No salvation
No forgiveness
Or maybe even Irresponsible Hate Anthem would work too. I think Lee would back me up on this.
I wasn’t born with enough middle fingers.
I always loved “1996” from that album. My all time favorite MM album is actually “Portrait of an American Family.”
We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!
We’re even less worthy! We’re even less worthy!
Because some of those covers are amazing. The studio recording of Yes’ America is astonishing. And The Bangles Hazy Shade of Winter is far better than the original (that song really doesn’t work well acoustically).
Covers are perhaps the most sincere form of respect that exists in music…
I can respect that. The problem with me is that once I’m really attached to a song. I like that version and no other with few exceptions. I often dislike live versions of a song even by the same artist if it strays too far from the recorded version I’m familiar with.
I always loved “1996” from that album. My all time favorite MM album is actually “Portrait of an American Family.”
I think “Golden Age of Grotesque” is a masterwork. A magnum opus. Which is why I’m so disappointed in his recent album.
My favorite from Portrait is “Get Your Gun.”
I hate therefore I am.
Holywood is a fine album. It’s more like Antichrist Superstar, which was refreshing after Mechanical Animals. I always hated that one.
I often dislike live versions of a song even by the same artist if it strays too far from the recorded version I’m familiar with.
Don’t go see Van Morrison then. I’ve heard him play versions that were barely recognizable. Sometimes I like that though. It’s like, I have the recording. I’ve heard it played live. Now for something completely different.
But as far as covers go, there are some different ways to look at it. When someone does their “take” on a cover, I usually see that as a reflection of how they’re responding to the original. That can be good or bad. A lot of times, live, covers are just to give everybody something familiar to enjoy.
We played three in our set last night:
Anything Can Happen - Finn Brothers
Time Is Running Out - Muse
(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding - Elvis Costello (Nick Lowe actually)
Okay, here’s a few from everyone’s favorite crazy cousin dakrat to sooth your souls.
Charlie Daniels Stoker Ace. I love the banjo score.
Disturbed Stupify.
Marilyn Manson I Put a Spell on You.
Prodigy Smack My Bitch Up
Holywood is a fine album. It’s more like Antichrist Superstar, which was refreshing after Mechanical Animals. I always hated that one.
Fascinating. I love Mechanical Animals. Regrettably, I haven’t heard much from Holywood. I love disposable teens though. I’m going to have to download Holywood and give it more of a chance. What did you think of “Golden Age?”
He put that bottle to his head
And pulled the trigger
And finally drank away her memory.
More classic 80’s. Everybody spazz out! “Is my suit too big?” : )
A blast from the past. Would Dr. Zaius have approved?
For Flogg (and me too because I love it.) Got the Life.
Excellent song, as is Are You Breathing
It fuckin’ rocks the house!
For Flogg (and me too because I love it.)
;-) Back ‘atcha !!!
How about some Russian (at least I think it is) pop music?
Irakli
Kapli Absenta
I guess it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see why I like these videos.
Here’s a video with some giant big honkin’ tits for all the rest of you.
Mariah Carey and her huge tig ol bitties
She works those titties like a pogo stick.
For Flogg (and me too because I love it.) Got the Life.
Now you stole one from me!! I was gonna post that one! :)
For Manwhore…
flogg I love Primus!! How did you know? :)
The album actually isn’t bad for a pop album…
This is Russian pop music
The album actually isn’t bad for a pop album…
Actually if you’re into this, I can give you a lot of reference to it. My BESTEST friend and ex-roomate is from Maldova, and has a wealth of music from the soviet bloc.
This is Russian pop music
The album actually isn’t bad for a pop album…
Yes that was all over the radio here about 5 years ago...I liked it.
To dakrat!
Not directed at you, but thought you’d like it!
I do like it. I liked it when it was on the radio years ago.
I love this one too.
Even more classic 80’s. Party on, dudes!
I’m beginning to think I’m older than you! :) (BTW-This is a “little” before my time, too)
You’re showing your age Manwhore.
Hey dad
What do you think
About your son now?
you fuckers are ate up.
Yeah, they’ve come to snuff the rooster...
HARLEY’s theme song? : )
Or maybe this one is HARLEY’s? : ) : )
I dotn care to drink alone.
Rooster, great song, never saw teh video.
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Wang Warriors from Meth Minute 39.
Heil Honey, I’m Home a cancelled British Sitcom about Der Fuhrer in Honeymooners style.
Lower Case N (She’s not lonely anymore). Some of you will get a warm fuzzy about this like I did.
Gordon Ramsey, that prick from Hell’s Kitchen, gets put in his place by geeky Brit James May on “Gordon Ramsey’s F Word.”