Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 3, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2014 I needed to do this a day early this week due to the holiday. My trash guys come a day late on a holiday week. But me? A day early.That is how I roll with my big bad self. JOIN IN! WON'T YOU? _______________ A couple of alt radio things I find interesting. Not too often do I find real deep seated talent and art in the current indie scene. It's there... but it's not all too frequent. And that's the case here as well. Mostly it's artists who nail that one song. Like these guys, Broken Bells. One hit wonder? Most likely. But as a songwriter/arranger/producer sorta all around music idiot dude, one song is plenty. Then the next group comes along. Next... Hey, I'm not hanging their posters on my bedroom wall. I'm getting inspired for my music. Do these artists lack? Well, they're not Led Zeppelin. But a hook is a hook and I'll steal it by crook. Or a groove or a sound. And you'll never know. Well... you guys will. These lines alone earn the song a big couple o' fat thumbs up from this guy. And you say you shouldn't stay... As you're taking off your clothes You think it's loving I suppose It's just you endlessly needing control [video=youtube;o0HG0RTyvYo] If you spend any time being exposed to the top indie chart songs, you're already sick to death of this one below by The Neighborhood. Some people are even sick of it after the first listen I'm sure. Still, there are some great ideas here. The overtly flirty voice is pushing it. But not for my wife and daughter. They're all.. oooh, he's ripped and tatted! His voice... HOT! But I'll tell ya, back when I thought this was a low voiced girl singing... well... I liked it in a different way too. Sorta like checking out a chick's ass only to realize it's a hippie dude. Oops! Blaaa. That was Prep H not toothpaste. Enjoy. Or relish despising it. [video=youtube;RA26uXxh5O0] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 3, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2014 I didn't know much about Paolo Nutini, only that he was good but not my cup of tea. Then he got the soul this go around. Here he channels Marley and Marvin. The band...I love them. Hell, I got my tickets for Sept. That band. They manage to use straight soul music and combine elements of modern R & B and some indie sensibility.. Just the good bits! Just looking at that bass player's bass and amp... he's got a freaking clue about what is cool. These guys play... and they sound COOL. And Paolo smokes! [video=youtube;ELKbtFljucQ] And... yeah... FUNK MY LIFE UP! [video=youtube;L7aXaMLsazw] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 I feel certain I've posted this before, but I just think it's terrific. I was listening (sans video) over my subscription services yesterday and thinking about it. I also think, as a very different approach, it helps reveal the original song's strengths. [video=youtube;VBmCJEehYtU] I followed it in my stream yesterday with this bookend from 1959... The Coasters' "What About Us?" -- I think you'll see the hook-up. [video=youtube;SMLFNmtmRAE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 Broken Bells. One hit wonder? Most likely. But as a songwriter/arranger/producer sorta all around music idiot dude, one song is plenty. Then the next group comes along. Next... Hey, I'm not hanging their posters on my bedroom wall. I'm getting inspired for my music. Do these artists lack? Well, they're not Led Zeppelin. But a hook is a hook and I'll steal it by crook. Or a groove or a sound. And you'll never know. Well... you guys will. [video=youtube;o0HG0RTyvYo] "not Led Zeppelin" ties in to my feeling about this track, too. It's pretty flawless - I do admire that clear, tenor vocal - it builds nicely, has a nice hook, all the right ingredients for an airbrushed confection, but it ain't no juicy slug of steak. Danger Mouse is one talented guy, knows what he's doing no question, and truly respects the vocals in his productions (just ask CeeLo, Nora Jones, Gorillaz, etc.) which bespeaks his awareness of his role as a terrific producer, not PRODUCER. nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 3, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted July 3, 2014 I thought that was Danger Mouse in an online interview with the singer. They didn't ID him. Yeah, he did a nice job on that track. It's so sedate and still... it works in its own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wow, that first Paolo song is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 This FB video is only a little over a minute long but it so exemplifies the joy of music that I couldn't resist. Sorry about the lack of embedding. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201087179462203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 This FB video is only a little over a minute long but it so exemplifies the joy of music that I couldn't resist. Sorry about the lack of embedding. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201087179462203 Hmm...link seems to bring up nothin'.....anyone else have success?? nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted July 3, 2014 Members Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hmmm.... It does work in Chrome or Opera in Win7 on my rig, whether logged in or not. PS... One of my atheist friends on FB already complained about the subject matter (which seems to be about someone named Jesus). For those who know me, it probably goes without saying that my admiration for the music and presentation has little to do directly with its religious content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 These lines alone earn the song a big couple o' fat thumbs up from this guy. And you say you shouldn't stay... As you're taking off your clothes You think it's loving I suppose It's just you endlessly needing control Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 I discovered her this morning - Sibylle Baier.She recorded these songs at home in her room in the early 70's.Her son discovered the tapes 30 years later and released them as an album.There is a special quality about her personal songs. There is the complete absence of someone pursuing a career. [video=youtube;syVOWmLWFys]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syVOWmLWFys#t=488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 This FB video is only a little over a minute long but it so exemplifies the joy of music that I couldn't resist. Sorry about the lack of embedding. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201087179462203 It works for me with Safari. Love the drum kit - I saw a lot of home-made instruments when I lived in Africa. Africa is music. Especially when I went into the Africa- only Townships (it was illegal during the Apartheid era in SA and the police used to throw us out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 These two were made for each other. [video=youtube;sZOBUcnNp04] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 These two were made for each other. I agree. I especially like their version of this John Sebastian tune. [video=youtube;fXjzOpz4Cyw] Sebastian wrote this song (and a few others) for the soundtrack of Francis Ford Coppola's first mainstream film, You're a Big Boy Now. Dig the walking bass he plays on guitar here on his first solo LP! [video=youtube;zwYBDkYFg80] Interestingly, Sebastian also wrote the soundtrack for Woody Allen's first film, What's Up Tiger Lily. Some very clever wordplay here. [video=youtube;VrHvJor548o]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrHvJor548o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 4, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted July 4, 2014 Posted on Facebook by Bonnie Raitt. A tribute to Bobby Womack by her old band mate Jon Clearly. Awesome groove, vocals and playing. And for you engineering types... dig the natural and kick ass capture and mixing of those DRUMS!!! https://m.soundcloud.com/the_nigelhall/womans-gotta-have-it-mix-mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nat whilk II Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 These two were made for each other. [video=youtube;sZOBUcnNp04] Scratches my down-home itch. But what in the world is that guitar Trucks is playing??? Body looks Fenderish - but it's got that big chrome plate below the bridge which is SG-like - and the headstock is something I've never seen, either. The fretboard looks SG-ish. It sounds quite nice but.... ?????? some sort of odd custom thing? Or just something Gibson has turned out I've never seen the likes of ?????? EDIT: ok, I poked around the Gibson site - yeah there's a Firebird that looks a lot like this, still a few differences, but minor.....dang now I want one bad.:sm-heart: nat whilk ii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 Yep - It's a Gibson Firebird Custom.Watching his finger work and his right hand slashes across open strings, it looks like it's tuned to open E, which is one of his favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbfrancis Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 Broken Bells singer is the guy from the Shins ... remember New Slang? So they're kind of a supergroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbfrancis Posted July 4, 2014 Members Share Posted July 4, 2014 I feel certain I've posted this before, but I just think it's terrific. I was listening (sans video) over my subscription services yesterday and thinking about it. I also think, as a very different approach, it helps reveal the original song's strengths. [video=youtube;VBmCJEehYtU] Wow thanks, I just spent 30 minutes listening to awesome covers, wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted July 5, 2014 Members Share Posted July 5, 2014 Loved these guys in my youth for their raw energy and no frills approach... got to see them a handful of times. Fugazi - Waiting Room [video=youtube;cMOAXm94VWo] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 5, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted July 5, 2014 Broken Bells singer is the guy from the Shins ... remember New Slang? So they're kind of a supergroup. Wow, thank you for that. I've been looking at him in their live videos and trying to place who he was. Of course! I love his new stripped down approach here. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 6, 2014 Members Share Posted July 6, 2014 Devout Christian, Communist and Canadian: Bruce Cockburn, "After the Rain." [video=youtube;hqRyr_3muoA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 6, 2014 Members Share Posted July 6, 2014 Lee Michaels, "Do You Know What I Mean?" [video=youtube;GugeaiBgftY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugeaiBgftY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 6, 2014 Members Share Posted July 6, 2014 Smith, "Baby It's You," a Burt Bacharach song originally recorded by The Shirelles, and later covered by The Beatles. This version outcharted both previous versions. [video=youtube;te3592iafMs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te3592iafMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 6, 2014 Members Share Posted July 6, 2014 Country Pop at its finest. Dig the piano figure by Nashville regular Hargus "Pig" Robbins. The song is more than good enough on its own but that riff makes it perfect. (Sometimes session players should share in the songwriting credits.) [video=youtube;udEZ_JjNz4E] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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