Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Anyone else really looking forward to the new Vampire Weekend? I need a thoughtful, toe-tapping pop-rock record in my life. Apparently the title track (not released yet) samples Zimmer's Thin Red Line score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Just now, Richard said: I wasn't talking g to you! Why would you be talking 'g' to me? That's inappropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Ghostbusters II said: Anyone else miss Madonna's Earth Mother phase? I think Ray of Light is her best song (I also think it's my favorite pop song) and album. The music video has nice chukka boots and denim jacket. RAY OF LIGHT is her last truly great record. 1 minute ago, Alexcremers said: Why would you be talking 'g' to me? That's inappropriate. It was a typo! You try texting while driving, and see what you come out with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Just now, Richard said: It was a typo! You try texting while driving, and see what you come out with! Sure, driving while listening to Kenny G again, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,359 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Anyone else really looking forward to the new Vampire Weekend? I need a thoughtful, toe-tapping pop-rock record in my life. Apparently the title track (not released yet) samples Zimmer's Thin Red Line score. Has it really been 6 years since their last record? Diane Young still feels like a recent song to me. By god getting old sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Queen Amidala covers Fleetwood Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I'm currently of the opinion that this is the coolest song ever recorded. That bari sax! I love R&B of this period. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Nick Parker said: When it comes to female pop sensations of yore, I prefer Kate Bush. Her son, Albert, is singing, mainly, on the track, which is cool. Being an 80s music fan, I really like her take on the decade's style in Hounds Of Love. A great album, indeed. My favorite song of hers, however, is from her first album. Very ethereal track. Mesmerizing chord changes. 5 hours ago, Richard said: That a good'un, @SteveMc Could you post MOVE TO MEMPHIS? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Howard Jones is about to release a new album. Always been a big fan, and he's allegedly returning to his synthpop roots for this. Naïve Old Fart and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Aww! Thanks, @SteveMc! THE MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES is, indeed, a mesmerizing song, and my all-time KB favourite. THE HOUNDS OF LOVE is good, but...what on earth is THE NINTH WAVE all about?! What do you think of THE DREAMING? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Richard said: What do you think of THE DREAMING? Goes a bit over my head. The whole concept of the Ninth Wave, too, though there are some striking moments in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 In case there are Trevor Horn fans here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 The art of? I thought he produced pop music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Pop music and film were the great art forms of the 20th Century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Pop music is not an artform. Never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 But what is pop music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Let me Google that for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 It was a self-deprecating joke, idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Make one about Crash next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: In case there are Trevor Horn fans here ... Trevor Horn is great, although I found his score for THE REFLECTION a mixed bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I liked his pop. Lots of electronic influences. Trevor on bass ... SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Elstree is woefully underappreciated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6SnJya67Aw A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 The Buggles were underrated. Both records are good, and DRAMA is also a great record. Horn's work with Producers is recommended. THE SEDUCTION OF CLAUDE DEBUSSY is a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,074 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 11:46 PM, Thor said: a-ha is fantastic, and I'm not only saying that because I'm Norwegian. Always been a big fan! They're okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 First track of Peter Gabriel's film songs compilation album. Love it when songs have that soft brass band sound. Featuring Paddy from Far And Away fame. Fourth track on the album. There's some good stuff on this album I wasn't familiar with. Of course, this one is pretty well-known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hmm. IN YOUR EYES. Edited version. Useless. As long as it has PARTY MAN, OUT OUT, and both versions of WALK THROUGH THE FIRE, I'll be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 A thread within a thread (Edgar Alan Parsons): Songs you haven't heard for decades but are not half bad: "And I'll show you a sunset if you'll stay with me till dawn ..." (Never heard anything from her after this) Kate looks kinda sensual in this clip. The trees ... the yellow road ... Is it a reference to The Wizard Of Oz? Mmmmm, yes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends One of the few albums I was obsessed with as a teen that I still love just as much now as I did then. Paul Simon is amazing. SteveMc and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 A sonic and songwriting triumph, yes. Save The Life of My Child and that whole cycle is pretty much prog-rock already. And, of course, Hazy Shade of Winter is there.... Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, SteveMc said: A sonic and songwriting triumph, yes. I probably prefer at least 5 solo Simon albums to Bookends, but it's a great album no matter how you slice it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 As I'm sure you know, @Alexcremers, the lyrics for THE SENSUAL WORLD were "adapted" (perhaps "inspired by" might be a better description) from ULYSSES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Richard said: As I'm sure you know, @Alexcremers, the lyrics for THE SENSUAL WORLD were "adapted" (perhaps "inspired by" might be a better description) from ULYSSES. But what does Ulysses have to do with dancing (travelling) amidst the trees on a yellow road? I guess it's just a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 To understand that, you might want to read ULYSSES, Alex. It's a good book, as I'm sure @Bilbo will tell you (although I prefer DUBLINERS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Ulysses? Ah I’d rather re-read the Odyssey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Richard said: To understand that, you might want to read ULYSSES, Alex. Why don't they make it into a movie? If it can be written, or thought, it can be filmed. - Stanley Kubrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Love that quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Why don't they make it into a movie? I prefer books. The images are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Richard said: I prefer books. The images are better. How about the music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Oddly enough, whenever I read a book, there is no music, or "score" of any kind. It never occurs to me to add music. Perhaps I should. Thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just now, Richard said: Oddly enough, whenever I read a book, there is no music, or "score" of any kind. It never occurs to me to add music. Perhaps I should. Thanks for the suggestion. You're welcome. Let us know if your music is better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,359 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Weezer's debut album is 25 years old today! Rolling Stone put out this nice article full of cool info about it: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/weezer-blue-album-rivers-cuomo-things-you-didnt-know-822881/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 But the 90's is only like 10 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Great album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 In the early 90s, Alison Moyet decided to get a bit darker with her album Hoodoo. She moved away from the synths towards a more rock edge that reminds me just a bit of the direction U2 took with Actung Baby, though not quite so biting. Some nice tracks on Hoodoo, with some pointed lyrics. The material really suits her smoky almost proto-Adele vocal chops. I think it is an album that, as a whole, has aged quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Thinking of Bowie. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 For the past couple of years, Lodger has been my most listened to Bowie album. It's great. I love everything he released between 1969 and 1983 though. And a lot (but not all) after that! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,527 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 19 hours ago, Disco Stu said: For the past couple of years, Lodger has been my most listened to Bowie album. It's great. It's among his most underrated records. Have you heard the new 2017 Visconti mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Got a new(ish) album recommendation for any fans of power pop and 1970s artists like ELO and Todd Rundgren. @SteveMc you might like this. Dent May is a singer/songwriter who's been around for a while (very much an underground artist), but I discovered him in 2017 with the excellent album Across the Multiverse. A very deliberate throwback to that 70s pop sound (the album cover makes it even more clear). Try the song "Picture on a Screen" I find it irresistible. EDIT: Oh Lord I'm starting to repeat myself! On 9/11/2017 at 10:54 AM, Disco Stu said: I've never heard of this artist before, but I'm really enjoying this new album. Dent May - Across the Multiverse Recommended for fans of sunny 70s singer/songwriter pop like Nilsson, Emitt Rhodes, Todd Rundgren, etc., etc. SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 "Render yourself to me" Contemporary social commentary cloaked in retro musicality? I'm in. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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