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Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Bruce Wang - 01-14-2014

(01-11-2014, 09:23 PM)washingtonismoney link Wrote:Farrah Fawcett Hair -- Capital Cities

Great track! The picture looked familiar and I checked.  I've got Safe and Sound on my phone.  Good to know that they've got other good tunes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47dtFZ8CFo8

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Bruce Wang - 01-14-2014

(01-12-2014, 09:52 AM)Fuzzy Dunlop link Wrote:The National, I Should Live in Salt
http://open.spotify.com/track/6gf7WF9nXNON9HdNtrdEDq
Some people describe The National as boring or bland; I think you just need to give the songs a few listens.  They’re soulful, deep, and melodic.  I’d also recommend from the same album “Demons,” “Don’t Swallow the Cap,” or “Sea of Love.”  Spin says: “Anatomies of melancholy in modern music rarely come with skeletons as complete as the National's.”

The National fan as well.  And not just because they are from Ohio.  My favorite tunes are "Fake Empire" and "Apartment Story".  For those of you that love Joy Division/New Order, their drummer drums like Stephen Morris (who I think is the most underrated drummer in rock history).

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - stupac2 - 01-14-2014

Woah what happened to Hulk's account?

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - stupac2 - 01-14-2014

Woah what happened to Hulk's account?

My favorite rock moment... - Mick - 01-14-2014

Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

My favorite rock moment... - Mick - 01-14-2014

Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

Re: My favorite rock moment... - SUBuddha - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 12:55 PM)Mick link Wrote:Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

Mick of the shows I have worked I would say my top 3 avoid at all costs are Ted Nugent, Darius Rucker and Vince Neil. I loved working for Metallica (James is a great guy) Sammy Hagar is a hoot, ICE-T was very fun to work for and finally I will work for Joan Jett any time she is in town.

Re: My favorite rock moment... - SUBuddha - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 12:55 PM)Mick link Wrote:Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

Mick of the shows I have worked I would say my top 3 avoid at all costs are Ted Nugent, Darius Rucker and Vince Neil. I loved working for Metallica (James is a great guy) Sammy Hagar is a hoot, ICE-T was very fun to work for and finally I will work for Joan Jett any time she is in town.

Re: My favorite rock moment... - Bruce Wang - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 12:55 PM)Mick link Wrote:Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

I and Rolling Stone readers agree: "We Built This City", worst song of the 80s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Built_This_City

For the sonic masochists among you, I would have provided a link to the video, but why pollute this thread full of beautiful music with cacophony?

Re: My favorite rock moment... - Bruce Wang - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 12:55 PM)Mick link Wrote:Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

I and Rolling Stone readers agree: "We Built This City", worst song of the 80s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Built_This_City

For the sonic masochists among you, I would have provided a link to the video, but why pollute this thread full of beautiful music with cacophony?

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Spiny_Norman - 01-14-2014

I did not hear much new material in 2013 that really stuck.  I think my favorite discovery was Clairy Browne and the Bangin Rackettes, retro 60s soul.  They were great live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irNtyaNHq5A

I already have been enticed in 2014 by an LA band called The Record Company.

http://therecordcompany.net/music.html

And I was introduced over the holiday to Valerie June whose recent album was produced by Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys.  I love his work and am automatically drawn to any of his projects.

Finally, last week I was thrilled to discover this Tiny Desk concert from Booker T Jones who just may be the coolest musician alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9KDzNkpSI

btw, if you have not seen last year's documentary called Muscle Shoals, add it to your Netflix queue.  Thumbs up from me.

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Spiny_Norman - 01-14-2014

I did not hear much new material in 2013 that really stuck.  I think my favorite discovery was Clairy Browne and the Bangin Rackettes, retro 60s soul.  They were great live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irNtyaNHq5A

I already have been enticed in 2014 by an LA band called The Record Company.

http://therecordcompany.net/music.html

And I was introduced over the holiday to Valerie June whose recent album was produced by Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys.  I love his work and am automatically drawn to any of his projects.

Finally, last week I was thrilled to discover this Tiny Desk concert from Booker T Jones who just may be the coolest musician alive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9KDzNkpSI

btw, if you have not seen last year's documentary called Muscle Shoals, add it to your Netflix queue.  Thumbs up from me.

Re: My favorite rock moment... - BrevinsBest - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 02:18 PM)SUBuddha link Wrote:[quote author=Mick link=topic=9386.msg81679#msg81679 date=1389729326]
Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

Mick of the shows I have worked I would say my top 3 avoid at all costs are Ted Nugent, Darius Rucker and Vince Neil. I loved working for Metallica (James is a great guy) Sammy Hagar is a hoot, ICE-T was very fun to work for and finally I will work for Joan Jett any time she is in town.
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I'm actually a big fan of Darius Rucker. He's always seemed like a genuinely nice guy. What did he do to rub you wrong?

Re: My favorite rock moment... - BrevinsBest - 01-14-2014

(01-14-2014, 02:18 PM)SUBuddha link Wrote:[quote author=Mick link=topic=9386.msg81679#msg81679 date=1389729326]
Spring, 1982, sophomore at SCU.  A coincidence; SCU at the time did not have classes on Wednesdays, so they had a surplus of really good bands seeking decent paydays (they could be had cheap) for Tuesday night concerts.  At the same time, my roommate's best friend was the student body social VP, so he got to pick the bands and the students who worked stage crew.

That's how I was sitting on the back of the stage one night when a local band that had been bouncing around Bay Area clubs for a few years appeared.  They had just had their first hit, but they'd never played before a crowd of more than a few hundred before.  But that night, our little gym was packed with about 5,500 people.  The band?  Huey Lewis & the News.  The song?  "Workin for a Livin."

They received a warm reception (more than polite, less than crazed...call it "enthused" but when they went into "Workin for a Livin" the place erupted.  At the instrumental portion, Lewis turned around and looked at his drummer and yelled "can you fxxxing believe this!?!?"  Sheer delight on his face, and his band mates' faces.  A band that was about to make it.  You could feel it. 

Also got to work Starship.  Grace Slick on my list of Top Ten People to Avoid At All Costs.

Mick of the shows I have worked I would say my top 3 avoid at all costs are Ted Nugent, Darius Rucker and Vince Neil. I loved working for Metallica (James is a great guy) Sammy Hagar is a hoot, ICE-T was very fun to work for and finally I will work for Joan Jett any time she is in town.
[/quote]

I'm actually a big fan of Darius Rucker. He's always seemed like a genuinely nice guy. What did he do to rub you wrong?

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Spiny_Norman - 01-14-2014

Publius - you mentioned Grouplove.  I went to see Florence and the Machine a few years ago after Lungs came out.  She was ok, but the live show was not noticeably different from listening to the CD.  However the opening acts were Grouplove and a fantastic guitar player named Hanni El Khatib.  Both blew me away.  Probably my best example of the opening band eclipsing the headliner. 

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Spiny_Norman - 01-14-2014

Publius - you mentioned Grouplove.  I went to see Florence and the Machine a few years ago after Lungs came out.  She was ok, but the live show was not noticeably different from listening to the CD.  However the opening acts were Grouplove and a fantastic guitar player named Hanni El Khatib.  Both blew me away.  Probably my best example of the opening band eclipsing the headliner. 

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Hulk01 - 01-14-2014

There's a subject all to itself.  Who is even better live, and who is worse?

Uneven as hell: The old Beach Boys.  So much dysfunction and angst over Brian Wilson's health. Great then awful.

Incredible: Harry Belafonte.  No interest in his music but a girlfriend's family insisted on showing me everything worth seeing in LA so we went to the Greek Theater to hear him.  What a compelling and souful man.

Not worth it at all: Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians.  No presence.

Unbelievable: The old Ikettes.  The best part of an Ike and Tina Turner show. 

Maybe this one goes somewhere, too.

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - Hulk01 - 01-14-2014

There's a subject all to itself.  Who is even better live, and who is worse?

Uneven as hell: The old Beach Boys.  So much dysfunction and angst over Brian Wilson's health. Great then awful.

Incredible: Harry Belafonte.  No interest in his music but a girlfriend's family insisted on showing me everything worth seeing in LA so we went to the Greek Theater to hear him.  What a compelling and souful man.

Not worth it at all: Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians.  No presence.

Unbelievable: The old Ikettes.  The best part of an Ike and Tina Turner show. 

Maybe this one goes somewhere, too.

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - BostonCard - 01-14-2014

Hulk, what did happen to your account?  The Hulk01 that started this thread was demoted to a guest, and your current account has way too few respect votes.

BC

Re: OT: The Years' Best Songs - BostonCard - 01-14-2014

Hulk, what did happen to your account?  The Hulk01 that started this thread was demoted to a guest, and your current account has way too few respect votes.

BC