Musicians And Music Lovers discussion

This is a thread for us to let each other know what we're currently listening to and to talk a little bit about it should we wish to.

I'll get the ball rolling by saying that today I've been listening to Primus. They're one of my absolute favourite bands and their music is virtually undefinable. Vocalist/bass player/banjo player Les Claypool is, in my humble opinion, the greatest bass player I've ever heard! He really turns an instrument that is usually relegated to (an important role in) the background to a very versatile lead instrument.

Paul wrote: "This is a thread for us to let each other know what we're currently listening to and to talk a little bit about it should we wish to.

I'll get the ball rolling by saying that today I've been liste..."
I love Primas as well.
I am listening to Carmina Barona today. This is a piece written in old German. I got the pleasure to preform it in Germany with the Symphony Choral of Missoula Montana in the early 90s so it has a place in my heart.

I need to ween myself off Joanna Newsom. She is receiving all my attention as of late.

I am listening to Norah Jones Come away with me. It is one of my favorite songs and makes me want to run away! I love it!

Vicki wrote: "I am listening to Norah Jones Come away with me. It is one of my favorite songs and makes me want to run away! I love it!"
It is also one of my favorite songs.

"Jotunheim" by: Therion.

I found this song by accident and I fell in love with it.

4ZZZ wrote: "I need to ween myself off Joanna Newsom. She is receiving all my attention as of late."

Totally understandable; she makes some damned fine cherry pie music!

Vicki wrote: "I am listening to Norah Jones Come away with me. It is one of my favorite songs and makes me want to run away! I love it!"

I absolutely adore that song... so beautiful...

Diamond wrote: "I am listening to Carmina Barona today..."

Good choice! That's my favourite piece of choral music! I've been to see the Royal Philharmonic perform it twice at the Albert Hall...

I am listening to Burlap To Cashmere, Mansion, Blue Highway, Seven Sundays in a row, Blue Highway, where has the morning gone, and Sam Bush and Jeff Black, Gold Heart Locket.

Today, I've been listening to Helen Jane Long. Such beautiful, mellow piano pieces...

Paul wrote: "Today, I've been listening to Helen Jane Long. Such beautiful, mellow piano pieces..."
I love her album Porceline.

Today so far, I am listening to Rajaz by Camel. The line-up of Camel has fluctuated through the years, but an ever present is Andrew Latimer who is one of the finest guitarists on the planet!

Camel. Now there's a blast from the past.

I listened to the radio today.
"Who listens to the radio?
That's what I'd like to know,
who listen's to the radio?"

Me sometimes

I loathe and detest the radio for three main reasons:

1. There always seems to be more irritating, jingly ads than music.

2. The constant waffling about trivial bollocks by the DJs.

3. Most radio stations seem to play the same twelve songs on a constant loop all day long.

Paul wrote: "I loathe and detest the radio for three main reasons:

1. There always seems to be more irritating, jingly ads than music.

2. The constant waffling about trivial bollocks by the DJs.

3. Most radi..."

You need to listen to independent/community radio. Hard to find I know but I am lucky to have a beauty to listen to when I need a radio fix. http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/program

My main problem is that the only time I listen to the radio is at work and none of my co-workers share my tastes in music. They're more the 'listen to whatever shite happens to be in the pop charts at the moment' type, sadly.

Paul wrote: "My main problem is that the only time I listen to the radio is at work and none of my co-workers share my tastes in music. They're more the 'listen to whatever shite happens to be in the pop charts..."

Mate I sympathise. I worked at a place for 6 months and the 2 ladies I worked with had to have it on commercial radio, no ifs no buts no maybes . If I ever hear that song about a fella "never giving his girls flowers" again after having to rammed down my throat 4 times a day for 6 moths I will have to commit hari kari.

Today? I listen to music everyday LOL
it's usually my own playlist of various artists and even more distinct spectre of music genre...

but right now, this instant...I am listening to Whitesnake's "Fool for your loving"

Snow wrote: "Today? I listen to music everyday LOL
it's usually my own playlist of various artists and even more distinct spectre of music genre...

but right now, this instant...I am listening to Whitesnake's ..."

I love that song Snow. I am listening to E.L.P. Lend your love to me tonight.

Snow wrote: "Today? I listen to music everyday LOL
it's usually my own playlist of various artists and even more distinct spectre of music genre...

but right now, this instant...I am listening to Whitesnake's ..."

Nice! I covered that one in my last band. SO much fun to sing!

4ZZZ wrote: "Camel. Now there's a blast from the past.

I listened to the radio today.
"Who listens to the radio?
That's what I'd like to know,
who listen's to the radio?""

I listen to the radio my friend!

Paul wrote: "I loathe and detest the radio for three main reasons:

1. There always seems to be more irritating, jingly ads than music.

2. The constant waffling about trivial bollocks by the DJs.

3. Most radi..."

Try satlelight radio Paul. It is commercial and DJ free.

Commercial and DJ free does sound good...

Paul wrote: "Commercial and DJ free does sound good..."
It sure is. That is the only kind of radio I listen to.

Today, I've been listening to my 'Music From Before I Was Born' playlist... which consists of every track on my iPod that was originally released before I was born. I think the range of years is 1927 to 1974.

Paul wrote: "Today, I've been listening to my 'Music From Before I Was Born' playlist... which consists of every track on my iPod that was originally released before I was born. I think the range of years is 19..."

That's an awesome way to do it. I think I will try that.

At the moment it is the album Mutter by Rammstein.

Followed by

In Absentia....Porcupine Tree

I forgot to come here and post it, but yesterday I was listening to OutKast... I was shaking it like a Polaroid picture. :-)

I played a new purchase today. Brisbane legend Ed Kuepper has released an album called Lost Cities and it sounds up to his usual wonderful standard after only one listen.

I've been listening to a mixture of stuff today:

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Primus
Poison
David Gray
Marillion
Moby
Tara MacLean and Amy Sky with Michael Francis
Level 42
Mr. Big
Billy Joel
Audioslave
Iron Maiden and
a-ha...

Phew!

Paul wrote: "I've been listening to a mixture of stuff today:

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Primus
Poison
David Gray
Marillion
Moby
Tara MacLean and Amy Sky with Michael Francis
Level 42
Mr. Big
Billy Joel
Audioslave ..."

What a great mix Paul!

Paul wrote: "I've been listening to a mixture of stuff today:

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Primus
Poison
David Gray
Marillion
Moby
Tara MacLean and Amy Sky with Michael Francis
Level 42
Mr. Big
Billy Joel
Audioslave ..."

I love AudioSlave. I am listening to Like I'm Gonna Lose You - Jasmine Thompson right now.

And Sigur Ros.

Warpaint.

AURORA.

And Brian Reitzell ft Marc Almond - Snake Charmer (Hannibal Soundtrack) It's awesome.

Paul, how's Marilion ?

I am listening to Moody Blues. I was reminded of them this morning.

Asghar wrote: "Paul, how's Marillion?"

I love Marillion. Prog rock that never completely disappears up its own backside. :-)

Vicki wrote: "I am listening to Moody Blues. I was reminded of them this morning."

I love Moody Blues! Nights In White Satin has been one of my favourite songs since I was a kid. :-)

well then, must check them out. You should try Warpaint, I cannot recommend them enough.

Asghar wrote: "well then, must check them out. You should try Warpaint, I cannot recommend them enough."

I definitely will! :-)

I have been listening to recommendations so my list includes Jethro Tull, Moody blues and The Doobie Brothers :) It has been a great musical morning.

Sounds good to me!

Paul wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I am listening to Moody Blues. I was reminded of them this morning."

I love Moody Blues! Nights In White Satin has been one of my favourite songs since I was a kid. :-)"

I love them as well!

I was listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers yesterday but forgot to come on here and post it!

I am enjoying the Civil Twilight, does anyone else likes them ?

and why you guys, all of you, not listening to WARPAINT yet , do it :)

I've not heard of them, Asghar, but I shall look them up!

yes , yes, yes, yes, you must. And Aurora too!

I am listening to some jazz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsrIZ...

This is what I have on in the background.

Asghar wrote: "I am enjoying the Civil Twilight, does anyone else likes them ?"

I had never heard of them, so I looked them up. listening to Civil Twilight - Letters From The Sky now. They sound good!!
Here is th elink in case anyone wants to listen to them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wa7d... Thanks Asghar!

yes, letters from the sky is pretty good. You should also try Shape of a Sound, it's my favorite.

They are a South African band.