Discuss the Musics Thread

[D_Davis]

Talking Heads: 77-Talking Heads

Great, great album.

[MadMan]

Great, great album.

A review of it will be coming soon, but so far I really dig it. I've always liked The Talking Heads, its just that I've never listened to any of their albums until now.

[Acapelli]

I never realized that one the factors into my aversion to bands I like getting big is their live show. No, not their ability to play as a band, but them moving onto bigger venues (and higher prices). Seeing a band live is a pretty big facet of my musical appreaciation so I wonder what will happen when I'm older and the above isn't as true as it is now.

[bac0n]

I can name a band or two that I liked until I saw them live, and their hubris during the show totally killed my appreciation for their music.

[D_Davis]

A review of it will be coming soon, but so far I really dig it. I've always liked The Talking Heads, its just that I've never listened to any of their albums until now.

My favorites are More Songs About Buildings and Food, and Remain in Light.

I love the stuff they did with Brian Eno.

[D_Davis]

There's a new Daniel Lanois album!

http://redfloorrecords.com/HereIsWhatIs.htm

Check out the song that plays when the page loads.

Man, this guy can a write a damn good song.

[D_Davis]

Daniel Lanois is one of the most sonically interesting musicians/song writers I've ever listened to.

The dude's production is so creative, so dense, so luscious, and so totally nuanced. Everything is nestled perfectly in its spot within the stereofield.

On his newest album, you can hear the bits and pieces of his soul that he's loaned to acts like Bob Dylan, U2, and Emmylou Harris. It's absolutely beautiful.

Tracks 2, 3, and 4 are awesome.

The album also features a few snippets of conversations between Lanois and Eno.

I really need to get the DVD of this when it comes out.

[D_Davis]

From what I gather, the new Lanois DVD and album are all about his creative process.

One of the tracks on this album is called Sacred and Secular, and it is absolutely beautiful.

At the beginning of this track there are three snippets of different conversations. The first is from Eno, and he says that he is an anti-romantic, and that this stems from him being an atheist. He doesn't believe that there is anything "out there," but that it all comes from within us. I don't know who the second snippet is from (maybe one of the Neville brothers?), but this guys says that everything good about music is sacred, it is all a kind of praise. Finally, Lanois talks about the pedal steal, his favorite instrument. He says that it takes him to a sacred place, he calls it his "church in a case." The song then goes into a pedal steal solo that is absolutely incredible.

This is an example of what I find most fascinating about Lanois and his music. He is so thoughtful in everything he does. He doesn't just write and record music, but he actually contemplates its meaning and how he, as an artist, arrives at the places he does.

[transmogrifier]

From what I gather, the new Lanois DVD and album are all about his creative process.

One of the tracks on this album is called Sacred and Secular, and it is absolutely beautiful.

At the beginning of this track there are three snippets of different conversations. The first is from Eno, and he says that he is an anti-romantic, and that this stems from him being an atheist. He doesn't believe that there is anything "out there," but that it all comes from within us. I don't know who the second snippet is from (maybe one of the Neville brothers?), but this guys says that everything good about music is sacred, it is all a kind of praise. Finally, Lanois talks about the pedal steal, his favorite instrument. He says that it takes him to a sacred place, he calls it his "church in a case." The song then goes into a pedal steal solo that is absolutely incredible.

This is an example of what I find most fascinating about Lanois and his music. He is so thoughtful in everything he does. He doesn't just write and record music, but he actually contemplates its meaning and how he, as an artist, arrives at the places he does.

See, I find that kind of talk intensely boring. I prefer my artists to shut up about their artisitic process, as I tend to find it demystifies the work and reduces it to the results of half-baked pseudo-philosophical ramblings, which is no great plus.

Just make the music, enjoy yourselves doing it, and let that be that. It's been well-proven that humans are useless at explaining subconcious processes, and musicians are direct proof of that.

[D_Davis]

See, I find that kind of talk intensely boring. I prefer my artists to shut up about their artisitic process, as I tend to find it demystifies the work and reduces it to the results of half-baked pseudo-philosophical ramblings, which is no great plus.

Just make the music, enjoy yourselves doing it, and let that be that. It's been well-proven that humans are useless at explaining subconcious processes, and musicians are direct proof of that.

I am exactly the opposite.

I love hearing about the creative process of artists I admire, especially when their music backs up what they say.

It could be because I am a musician, and I enjoy gathering insight into the technical and spiritual aspects of the musicians who have inspired me.

I find that it greatly increases the amount of enjoyment I get from listening to music, while at the same time it helps me strengthen my own craft. It adds a whole new layer I can experience.

This is especially true when it comes from musicians as thoughtful as Lanois and Eno.

[D_Davis]

I find stuff like this:

Kenley: Can you talk a little about atmosphere or “place” when creating/producing music? For example, I believe that Bob Dylan's Oh Mercy was mainly recorded at night, which you can hear from the intimate performance / atmosphere on the album.

Daniel: Yes, that was Dylan’s call. I think he was right. Apparently, our brains are satisfied with slower tempos at night and so you tend to get a certain type of rhythmic result. And the Oh Mercy record has a lovely sort of nighttime feel.

Absolutely fascinating.

http://www.neuhouse.com/acadie/interview_2004.htm

[transmogrifier]

I find stuff like this:



Absolutely fascinating.

http://www.neuhouse.com/acadie/interview_2004.htm

What I quote here is interesting science, which is not the same thing as the essentially meaningless "music is sacred and a kind of praise"

[D_Davis]

What I quote here is interesting science, which is not the same thing as the essentially meaningless "music is sacred and a kind of praise"

I find science and spirituality equally as fascinating and important when discussing and evaluating music. You don't. We're *SHOCK* different!

What did you quote though, it didn't show up?

[D_Davis]

Here's David Lee Roth's vocal track for Running With the Devil.

Pretty funny. You get to hear all the little grunts and noises he makes.

http://www.chunklet.com/images/uploa...he%20Devil.mp3

[Benny Profane]

Son Volt > Uncle Tupelo > Wilco.

Discuss.

[transmogrifier]

Son Volt > Uncle Tupelo > Wilco.

Discuss.

I know Wilco, but the others I wouldn't know from a bar of soap.

Discuss.

[Benny Profane]

I know Wilco, but the others I wouldn't know from a bar of soap.

Discuss.

Uncle Tupelo was the predecessor, led by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar. After a bitter breakup, Tweedy went on to form Wilco, while Farrar went on to form Son Volt.

Son Volt is the best of the bunch.

[bac0n]

I've never been a fan of Son Volt's sound, to be honest, primarily due to the vocal style of the lead singer.

[Wryan]

"Mesmerizing" is inadequate.

[origami_mustache]

new leaks:
Jamie Lidell
Del the Funky Homosapien
El Perro del Mar

[DSNT]

Son Volt > Uncle Tupelo > Wilco.

Discuss.

Agreed. I was a casual fan of Volt until I saw them last year and they (he) kicked f'ing ass. I saw Wilco too and they nearly put me to sleep. Jay Farrar's solo stuff is also really good.

She probably won't see your post, but I'm guessing my better half would have it as:

Uncle Tupelo > Wilco > Son Volt

[megladon8]

A Tribe Called Quest is freaking wonderful.

Both "Midnight Marauders" and "The Low End Theory" have been playing on my iPod non-stop for the last week.

[MadMan]

At this point I think I find listening to albums more satisfying than watching movies. I don't know if this attests to the fact that I have a short attention span or if I just the fact that you can enjoy CDs whenever you want.

[Rowland]

What do people around here think of the new Autechre? I'm still processing it.

[Derek]

What do people around here think of the new Autechre? I'm still processing it.

I wasn't much of a fan and found it a bit of slog to get through. I'll give it another chance at some point since it's the kind of music where I could easily see myself pulling a 180.