What music do you listen to?

[will]

Hey Rev. Are you a fan of Shibli productions?

G,W

[Gregor]

Old-time country and fiddle - Folkways Anthology, French Carpenter, Ed Haley.

and some of the new guys like Bruce Molsky, John Hartford, Tim Erikson, John Specker, Old Crow Medicine Show, Chatam County Line

Bluegrass - Jimmy Martin ( my favorite)

Folk Music - Woody Guthrie,

Alternative Country / Singer Songwriters - Fred Eaglesmith, Bruce Robison, Kasey Chambers, Elvis Perkins, Kieren Kane & Kevin Welch, Uncle Tupelo, Sun Volt

Rock - Wilco, Elvis Costello, George Harrison, The Band.

My new favorite is thenewno2

[Justin]

Hey all,

Music! A favorite subject. I collect records. Where to begin?

It seems Bill and I have a lot in common when in comes to an affection for jazz. I'm a big fan of The Bad Plus, McCoy Tyner, Herbie, and Miles entire catalog (Buddha & Miles both get shrines in my apartment! :lol. John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" & "Meditations" were the only thing that kept me open-minded during my Smug Jerk Atheist days.

As I think I've mentioned before, I'm a hip-hop junkie. I definitely like the "intelligent" stuff like Common, Tribe Called Quest, Dead Prez, but I have a problematic love for decidedly misogynistic groups like 8Ball & MJG, Jay-Z, etc. There are serious contradictions in someone espousing compassion while listening to materialist rap that degrades women, I know. I have difficulty with it, and struggle with it on a daily basis.

I'm a big fan of soul & funk. Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Joe Tex, James Brown. I like hardcore punk and some metal (Black Flag, Napalm Death, Metallica, Slayer).

But the list goes on and on :roll:, don't mind me...:lol:

Gassho.

[Keishin]

what kind of music

Hellos to all:

I listen to all of it as long as it doesn't sound 'whiney' no matter what the genre, and as long as there is no gratuitous sex/violence or violent sex in it.

I wish I could understand lyrics better--but then again, maybe it's just as well...
I'm probably not getting full enjoyment of some songs, while enjoying others more than I might if the words were available to me!

Live music....it is my personal belief that we human beings were meant to make music: play instruments and jam with each other, which I think is the perfect way to learn to be fully human. Sadly, I never learned to play an instrument, but my son did get lessons when little, stopped, and came back to it.
Through his closed door I hear the most wonderful music for hours on end.
It is wonderful.

gassho
keishin

[paige]

I was a Buddhist punk before they were popular!!

Hahaha.

[will]

So what are you now Paige?

Live music....it is my personal belief that we human beings were meant to make music: play instruments and jam with each other, which I think is the perfect way to learn to be fully human

It's actually interesting. I saw a recent interview with a master classical guitar tuner. He said something like the best microphone can only pick up a small fraction of what the human ear can.

G,W

[Rev R]

One I forgot to add to my list that I should kick myself over- The Moody Blues.

will,
Shibli productions doesn't ring a bell. Pass along a link and I'll definitely check it out.

Keishin,
I agree that the human animal is hardwired for music. I might even argue that the universe itself has a musical foundation. It's also interesting to note the connection music has to spirituality. I think a lot of people have lost this connection (first and foremost being the music industry), most popular music is disposable.

I would disagree vehemently with anyone who claims that the only real music is that with is played on traditional instruments. I don't think the tools are important, it's what the person puts into it...I think I've heard that somewhere before.

[PapaDoc]

Greg, Will....thanks for taking the time to chase down my son's band, Mama's Love. And thanks for the comments. I'll pass along the gracious comments.
I was just there for parent's weekend and got a chance to hear them rehearse. The picture inside the CD is set on the porch of their house, reminding me of CSN album that I grew up on. Thomas has never seen the album cover, but the similarity is eerie. They played at the Echo Project a few weeks ago.....a kind of Woodstock format. And they are here in ATL at Smith's Old Bar, a good venue that has hosted many live recordings. They are all about 20 and I am counting down the days until Thomas turns 21.
I gave Thomas a Strat upon graduation. And he had already commandeered my cedar top Takamine, which was my road guitar. Last Christmas, I gave him my best acoustic guitar, a Taylor 714, again with a cedar top that gives it an incredible warm sound. I have never had a better day with the joy that came passing along this wonderful piece of art/craft to my son.
Again, thanks for searching for the website of Mama's Love.
David aka PapaDoc

[Rev R]

Interesting mix of influences.

I'm a little surprised that the Allman Brothers are not in the list of covers. Long Willie Jackson sounded like it could explode into Ramblin' Man at any second.

Be Major is my favorite so far.

[PapaDoc]

Thanks Rev. for giving it a listen. I agree with Allman Brothers root. Think it is definitely there. Be Major is my favorite as well. Some tasty changes.
Can't wait to tell Thomas he has listened to by my zen brothers and sisters, speaking of the Allman Brothers!
Thanks again everyone.
David aka PapaDoc

[will]

Hey Rev

I had the name wrong it's studio Ghibli. The director is Hiroyuki Morita.

G,W

[Rev R]

I liked Spirited Away, but I wouldn't call myself a fan.

I'm more of a Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo guy.

[paige]

The picture inside the CD is set on the porch of their house, reminding me of CSN album that I grew up on.

Aw, they're adorable!

Which one is Thomas?

[Eika]

Keishin wrote:
Live music....it is my personal belief that we human beings were meant to make music: play instruments and jam with each other, which I think is the perfect way to learn to be fully human.

Amen Sister!
I feel that way about most music, jazz and classical music especially. However, there are groups that are about studio experimentation--where a live version of the songs is somewhat tangential to the original spirit of the song. I'm thinking of groups like Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Beck, Kraftwerk, etc. I consider these great groups, but the emphasis is not on the live creation of the music, rather a kind of sonic experiment only possible on recordings.

Bill

[PapaDoc]

Paige,
Thanks for the "aw"! It makes me feel very old to see the coeds go crazy at the concerts....I told Thomas that he is living my dream, which is actually reliving my dream as I enjoyed the fruits of band labor many moons ago. My time in bands was merely good fun and a way to make a little money. This is Thomas' life and his passion. I admire him for it. As a protective parent, I am learning to let him go, as rough as I know the music industry to be.
In answer to your question, Thomas is the one in the lotus position. Seriously, he is in the center of the porch picture. Thanks for asking.
David aka PapaDoc