What Are You Listening To?

[Kazaam]

*** Oak Ridge Boys - "Deliver" ***
A huge band like this deserves to be listed in a huge font. 'Nuff said.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O03A5FatTJE[/youtube]

Edit: Some more videos...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5RfaFRi58[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAXY1pGwrPw[/youtube]
This one is a performance from the latter Nineties, supposedly. But the original album was '82 or '83.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEC6ZQ9UGXU[/youtube]

 

[PaulyT]

Tonight I have three spanking-new, cheep, 5.1-Surround SACDs by Spyro Gyra to listen to.

Thank you, Zing!!!

:banana-rock: :banana-rock: :banana-rock:

Got mine yesterday... haven't had a chance to listen yet, but will soon once I get some quiet time in the house - a rare thing.

 

[Dennie]

*** Oak Ridge Boys - "Deliver" ***
A huge band like this deserves to be listed in a huge font. 'Nuff said.

Dam Straight!

I really enjoy the Oak Ridge Boys, Nice Choice Kazaam! :handgestures-thumbup:


Dennie

 

[Dennie]

Time to get a little Funky........

Make Some Noise -- CD

Liquid Soul

1998 Ark 21 Records

Amazon.com

A thriving band of experienced groove tradesman led by Chicago saxophonist Mars Williams, Liquid Soul meld hardcore funk, hip-hop, R&B, and what was once called acid-jazz into a steaming potpourri of modern dance music. The band consistently embrace new, turntable-infested rhythm collisions and old bop classics with equal enthusiasm. A guest scat by fellow Chicago bohemian Kurt Elling on "Salt Peanuts" works well and leaves the door open for further jazz expansions. Using sanctioned samples of elder musical statesman as well as sweet soul ballads to pace their wet-and-wild house party, Liquid Soul unite bebop and hip-hop for a vigorous, butt-shaking affair. This band goes beyond acid-jazz and gets back to the old-school funk at the same time. Fun. --Mitch Myers

1. "Intro" – 0:45
2. "Threadin' The Needle" – 4:05
3. "Salt Peanuts/Chocolate Covered Nut" – 4:44
4. "Yankee Girl" – 5:21
5. "I Want You To Want Me" – 4:28
6. "Ricky's Hat" – 3:56
7. "Cabbage Roll" – 4:47
8. "Ramblin'" – 2:58
9. "Cookie's Puss" – 4:18
10. "No Cents" – 4:57
11. "My Three S.O.B.'s" – 4:19
12. "Lobster Boy's Revenge" – 3:30
13. "Opium Jacuzzi" – 6:38

LINKY -----> http://www.amazon.com/Make-Some-Noi...61TM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297215700&sr=1-1

 

[Kazaam]

*** Oak Ridge Boys - "Deliver" ***
A huge band like this deserves to be listed in a huge font. 'Nuff said.

Dam Straight!

I really enjoy the Oak Ridge Boys, Nice Choice Kazaam! :handgestures-thumbup:

True dat! I've seen 'em in concert three times. Granted, they're just a bunch of old farts nowadays; but they did try a bit of a mainstream-music comeback in 2009 with "The Boys Are Back". It can't compete with their late 70s and early 80s stuff, but, for whatever it's worth, Shooter Jennings wrote the title song and there's also a rather odd cover of a White Stripes song.

The song in the below video takes a minute to get going, but once it does be sure to take notice of how each of the Oaks comes out onto the stage one at a time (just in time for their vocal). And when William Lee Golden does it seems like he's trying to look like a badass with his sunglasses and bandanna. It's hilarious.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjd6mtzlVnE[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWSQ9YQa_6w[/youtube]

 

[Dennie]

I've got this one turned up and it sound great......


This is the original Album Cover, the CD cover has the "man on fire" leaning forward....

Wish You Were Here -- CD

Pink Floyd

1975 Columbia Records

Amazon.com Essential Recording

Wish You Were Here is a song cycle dedicated to Pink Floyd's original frontman, Syd Barrett, who'd flamed out years before: two grimly funny songs about the evils of the music business ("By the way, which one's Pink?"), and two long, touching ones about the band's vanished friend. The real star of the show, though, is the production: sparkling, convoluted, designed to sound deeply oh-wow under the influence--and pretty great sober too--with David Gilmour getting lots of space for his most lyrical guitar playing ever. And, though the album is big and ambitious, even bombastic, it somehow dodges being pretentious--the Barrett tributes are honest and heartfelt, beneath all the grand gestures and stereophonic trickery. --Douglas Wolk

Side one
No. Title Music Lead vocals Length
1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (Parts I–V) Wright, Waters, Gilmour (Part I)
Gilmour, Waters, Wright (Part II)
Waters, Gilmour, Wright (Part III)
Gilmour, Wright, Waters (Part IV)
Waters, Gilmour, Wright (Part V) Waters 13:38
2. "Welcome to the Machine" Waters Gilmour 7:30
Side two
No. Title Music Lead vocals Length
1. "Have a Cigar" Waters Harper 5:24
2. "Wish You Were Here" Waters, Gilmour Gilmour 5:17
3. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (Parts VI–IX) Wright, Waters, Gilmour (Part VI)
Waters, Gilmour, Wright (Part VII)
Gilmour, Wright, Waters (Part VIII)
Wright (Part IX)

 

[Dennie]

A Momentary Lapse of Reason -- CD

Pink Floyd

1987 Columbia Records

Great Album, July 3, 2009
By Adam "'12'" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Momentary Lapse of Reason (Audio CD)

Setting aside Waters exit from the band and Gilmours song writing abilities, I have come to thoroughly enjoy this album. Granted, it took me longer to get a feel for this one then say 'Dark side of the Moon' or 'Wish You Were Here'.
It really is underrated and under appreciated. I encourage all Pink Floyd fans and newcomers to give this a try without comparing it too much to Floyds past. Gilmour and crew deserve a chance.

AMLOR manages to capture the essence of Pink Floyd nicely without Waters involvement. In fact, I'd say the remaining band members have managed to recapture some of there creative essence featured in their earlier material that was lost as the turmoil in the band grew.

1. "Signs of Life" (instrumental, with spoken vocals by Nick Mason) Gilmour, Ezrin 4:24
2. "Learning to Fly" Gilmour, Moore, Ezrin, Carin 4:53
3. "The Dogs of War" Gilmour, Moore 6:05
4. "One Slip" Gilmour, Manzanera 5:10
5. "On the Turning Away" Gilmour, Moore 5:42
6. "Yet Another Movie" / "Round and Around" (instrumental) Gilmour, Leonard / Gilmour 7:28
7. "A New Machine (Part 1)" Gilmour 1:46
8. "Terminal Frost" (instrumental) Gilmour 6:17
9. "A New Machine (Part 2)" Gilmour 0:38
10. "Sorrow" Gilmour 8:46

 

[Dennie]

Great information Kazaam and thanks for the Videos! :handgestures-thumbup:


Dennie

 

[Botch]

I've got this one turned up and it sound great......


This is the original Album Cover, the CD cover has the "man on fire" leaning forward....

Wow. I then noticed that the shadow in the foreground, in front of the drain, is completely different. Then I noticed the number "20" on the building to the right is gone, and the perspective is different, and a bunch of other stuff. It's like those cartoon puzzles in the Sunday paper!

 

[Kazaam]

^^^
I knew that the CD cover was different than the original vinyl cover as far as the image no longer being centered, but I didn't realize that so many different things were, well, different. In particular, I had never noticed the man on fire leaning forward vs not leaning forward. What the heck is that all about?!!!

 

[Dennie]

^^^
I knew that the CD cover was different than the original vinyl cover as far as the image no longer being centered, but I didn't realize that so many different things were, well, different. In particular, I had never noticed the man on fire leaning forward vs not leaning forward. What the heck is that all about?!!!

Everything you want to know about "Wish You Were Here" and more......

Two different stuntmen were used for the cover shot, the wind was blowing in the wrong direction and burned the face of one, so they traded places and took the photograph again.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_You_Were_Here_(Pink_Floyd_album)

 

[Dennie]

My last one for the evening.....

Flying Colors CD

Grant Geissman

1991 Blue Moon
What surely sets Grant Geissman apart from other acoustic guitar soloists in contemporary jazzdom is his impeccably mellifluous composing skills and his desire to stretch himself into more challenging sub genres. While never straying too far from his trademark David Benoit like peppiness, Flying Colors—which represents the guitarist's commercial peak on early smooth jazz radio-displays mouth-watering flamenco and brassy Latin tinges. A musically logical follow up to the similarly vibrant Take Another Look, Geissman's playing is enhanced by the positive support of keyboardists Gordon Goodwin and Emil Palame and saxophonist Sam Riney. Of special note (and the best cut) is Geissman's ode to his youth, "Places I've Been," which features Byrd-like riffs, Beatle-esque sitar and orchestrated, "Eleanor Rigby" touches.

- Jonathan Widran

Song List

* Flying Colors (Geissman/Moffitt) 4:50
* Tricks of the Trade (Geissman/Rawlins) 4:06
* Long Goodbye (Geissman/Curiale) 4:08
* Barcelona (Geissman) 4:56
* Places I've Been (Geissman) 5:00
* El Cabong Rides Again (Geissman) 4:16
* Neon Nights (Geissman/Palame) 4:38
* Hang Time (Geissman/Steelman) 3:53
* Dancing on the Edge (Geissman/Palame) 5:00
* Where the Heart Is (Geissman) 5:05

LINKY ----> http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Colors...34BN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297230286&sr=1-1

 

[Dennie]

Today's work truck music....

Dr. John's Gumbo -- CD

Dr. John

1990 Elektra Records

Amazon.com essential recording

After the studio bloat of 1971's The Sun, Moon & Herbs, Gumbo is a tightly focused return to Rebennack's musical roots. His band is full of Louisiana legends (Harold Battiste, Lee Allen) plus lesser known but equally important 'Nawlins heroes: Ronnie Barron, Alvin Robinson, and a wonderful trombonist known simply as Streamline. Together, they rage through a dozen New Orleans classics, not only the work of Professor Longhair and Huey Smith, but also Earl King and Ray Charles, who lived in the Crescent City while leading the house band at the Dew Drop Inn. Many of these songs are closely associated with the '50s, but Gumbo never sounds forced or nostalgic; it's great work from start to finish. --Keith Moerer

LINKY ------> http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Johns-Gumb...=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1297265948&sr=1-1

 

[Dennie]

My Favorite Things -- CD :text-bravo:

John Coltrane

1961/1990 Atlantic Records

Amazon.com essential recording

This 1960 recording was a landmark album in John Coltrane's career, the first to introduce his quartet with pianist McCoy Tyner and drummer Elvin Jones and the first release on which he played soprano saxophone. It also provided him with a signature hit, as his new group conception came together wonderfully on the title track. It's an extended modal reworking in 6/4 time that brought the hypnotic pulsating quality of Indian music into jazz for the first time, with Coltrane's soprano wailing over the oscillating piano chords and pulsing drums. The unusual up-tempo version of Gershwin's "Summertime" is a heated example of Coltrane's "sheets of sound" approach to conventional changes, while "But Not for Me" receives a radical harmonic makeover. This is an excellent introduction to Coltrane's work. --Stuart Broomer

1. "My Favorite Things" (Richard Rodgers) – 13:41
2. "Everytime We Say Goodbye" (Cole Porter) – 5:39
3. "Summertime" (George Gershwin) – 11:31
4. "But Not for Me" (Gershwin) – 9:34

LINKY -----> http://www.amazon.com/My-Favorite-T...=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1297302853&sr=1-1

 

[Dennie]

This one is really good.... :text-bravo:

in His hands CD

Gene Harris

1997 Concord Records
The Devil's Music and the Lord's, September 28, 2000
By
Tim Smith "Tim Smith" (Bonney Lake, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In His Hands (Audio CD)
Is this a jazz or gospel CD? The answer is: yes. Nothing challenging here, just some praiseworthy good times. If you have been fortunate enough to attend church meetings with keyboardists like the late (and greatly-missed) Gene Harris or Jack McDuff, then you know what much of the shouting is about at those big revival meetings. I'm a big Gene Harris fan and he was in fine form here, swinging particularly hard on "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "This Little Light of Mine" and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." It's obvious that Gene loved and was comfortable with this music and these songs. The two biggest surprises for me (both pleasant) were "Amazing Grace" and "(Jesus Keeps Me) Near the Cross". When I first heard "Amazing Grace", I was sure it was Ray Charles. Vocalist Curtis Stigers does a beautifully soulful job on this timeless classic while Gene plays some very bluesy piano. "(Jesus Keeps Me) Near the Cross" is a duet between McDuff and Harris that brought back memories of my childhood. I was taken back to the days when I would be home from school and my mother would listen to Gospel radio all morning while she did her chores. How I would have liked to have heard Gene play "The Old Rugged Cross"!

When I first listened to this CD, I was slightly disappointed and nearly gave it only three stars. After a few more listens I realized, however, that the disappointment was due to my preconceived notions of what I thought the CD would be like. Once I accepted it for what Gene wanted it to be and not what I thought it would be, I grew to like it. Now, I listen to it quite often.

If you are under the impression that Gospel music is boring or that jazz can't be done reverently, give this a listen and see if maybe your opinion doesn't change.

Track listing

1. Lean On Me
2. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
3. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
4. Everyhting Must Change
5. Amazing Grace
6. Lord I've Tried
7. Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross
8. This Little Light Of Mine
9. Operator
10. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
11. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
12. Granpa's Hands

LINKY ----> http://www.amazon.com/His-Hands-Gene-Harris/dp/B0000006QZ/ref=pd_sim_m_21

 

[PaulyT]

 

[Kazaam]

Today's work truck music....

Dr. John's Gumbo -- CD

That's a kickass album cover!!!

Though, I'd much prefer fried shrimp gumbo over hog gumbo anyday.

 

[Dennie]

I thought to myself, do I have any Dizzy Gillespie? Well,Shaw 'Nuff........... :handgestures-thumbup:

Shaw 'Nuff -- CD

Dizzy Gillespie and his Sextets and Orchestra

1946/1992 Discovery/Musicraft

Review

by Scott Yanow

This CD has Dizzy Gillespie's classic Musicraft sides (all except "A Handfulla Gimme"), some of the most famous recordings of his long career. These influential performances (which set the standard for bebop) include "Blue 'N' Boogie" (with tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon), seven gems with Charlie Parker (highlighted by "Groovin' High," "Hot House," and "Salt Peanuts"), a few numbers with Sonny Stitt, and nine big-band recordings, including "Our Delight," "Ray's Idea," and the futuristic "Things to Come." If Dizzy Gillespie's career had ended after these recordings, he would still be famous in the jazz world.

Track listing

1. Blue 'N' Boogie
2. Groovin' High
3. Dizzy Atmosphere
4. All the Things You Are
5. Shaw 'Nuff
6. Lover Man
7. Salt Peanuts
8. Hot House
9. Oop Bop Sh'bam
10. That's Earl, Brother
11. One Bass Hit, No. 1
12. One Bass Hit, No. 2
13. Good Dues Blues
14. Our Delight
15. He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped
16. He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped - (with vocals by Dizzy Gillespie)
17. Things to Come
18. Ray's Idea
19. Emanon
20. I Waited for You

The personal are kind of a "Who's Who" of Jazz....

Personnel: Dizzy Gillespie (vocals, trumpet); Alice Roberts, Kenny "Pancho" Hagood, Sarah Vaughan (vocals); Chuck Wayne, Remo Palmieri (guitar); John Brown , Warren Lucky, Howard Glover "Johnny" Johnson, Ray Abrams (saxophone); Howard E. Johnson , Sonny Stitt, Charlie Parker (alto saxophone); Dexter Gordon (tenor saxophone); Talib Dawud, Dave Burns, Matthew McKay, Raymond Orr, John Lynch , Elmon Wright (trumpet); Alton Moore (trombone, piano); Gordon Thomas, Leon Cormenge (trombone); John Lewis, Taswell Baird, Clyde Hart, John Richard Lewis, Frank Paparelli, Al Haig (piano); Milt Jackson (vibraphone); Cozy Cole, Joe Harris , Kenny Clarke, Shelly Manne, Big Sid Catlett (drums).

LINKY ----> http://www.amazon.com/Shaw-Nuff-Diz...2M0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1297390187&sr=1-2

 

[Dennie]

Picnic -- CD

Robert Earl Keen

1997 Arista Austin Records

Picnic, April 23, 2001
By Matthew Parks (DURHAM, NC USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

PICNIC was Robert Earl Keen's 1st new studio record after leaving his longtime label Sugar Hill, for the greener ($$$) pastures of a major label. Though some of the homey, folky intimacy of Keen's early records is lost, it is made up for with newfound confidence and fullness of sound that manifests itself as a multi-layered, multi-dimensional, somewhat more alt. rock-ish sound.

Although primarily noted as a songwriter, an often-overlooked aspect of Keen's talent is his gift for interpreting other writer's material. Terry Allen's "Amarillo Highway," for example, on BIGGER PIECE OF THE SKY, and his definitive rendition of the Steve Earle-penned "Tom Ames' Prayer" from GRINGO HONEYMOON. On PICNIC, Keen again shows his gift for making other folks' songs his own on James McMurtry's classic of Texas topography "Levelland," and a somber take on Dave Alvin's brilliant-but-neglected gem "Fourth of July."

Far be it from Keen to rely on other guys' material to get him through an album, though. Keen is at his story-telling best on "Undone," "Oh, Rosie," and "Shades and Gray," and Margo Timmins (the talented vocalist from the Cowboy Junkies) lends some additional vocal color to the equally impressive "Over the Waterfall" and "Then Came Lo Mein."

1. "Undone" – 3:47
2. "Over the Waterfall" – 4:30
3. "Levelland" (James McMurtry) – 5:11
4. "I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight" – 4:08
5. "Oh Rosie" – 5:23
6. "Runnin' with the Night" – 4:15
7. "The Coming Home of the Son and Brother" (J. D. Hutchison) – 3:53
8. "Shades of Gray" – 5:07
9. "Fourth of July" (Dave Alvin)– 3:59
10. "Then Came Lo Mein" – 3:57

 

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