What's your latest "Discovery"
Marco, I am familiar with Vienna Teng. I like her as well. You have good taste in music! I'll give you a few more in the same vein that I'm pretty sure you'd like if you share those tastes: Over the Rhine, "Ohio" The Innocence Mission, "Umbrella" Rosie Thomas, "When I was Small" There are other good selections by all three--these are just the favorites that pop to mind. Marco |
Not my latest discovery, but great music worth looking into. Steve Tibbetts "Safe Journey" and "Yr." albums. Steve is an ECM artist, a creative guitarist who pushes the bounds of rock into a sort of an organic fusion of sounds. He appeals to my love for Jazz and the Jimi Hendrix fan that still lives within me. Or, if you're really feeling adventurous and like abstract and/or electronic music, look into Jan Jelinek. Here is the AMG link: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gvfuxqukldke You should probably listen to some of the brief samples at AMG to decide if Jan's extremely abstract take on Pop, Jazz and Classical (depending on which album) are acceptable to you. I am fascinated by his "stripped down" rhythm and timing and hear many different songs buried within his electronic landscape. My reaction to his music is much like the first time I heard Dave Brubeck when I was a kid, odd timing that has now become precious to me and part of the joy of exploring music that shakes up the bounds of what we consider normal. |
Hey Albert - I have Steve Tibbets CD, "A Man about a Horse" which I keep going back to trying to "get it", as it were. I have enjoyed it more as I listen to it, but really had a hard time with it early on. Is it similar to the ones you've recommended? ECM consistently pushes the envelope and at the same time puts out some GREAT music. Are you a fan of Marc Ducret? If you don't know him check out his album "Detail" for some rather progressive improv fusion guitar. It's a superb recording as well. Interesting you bring this up; my wife and I were just talking about abstract art, poetry and music that doesn't follow convention. I think it's more difficult if you try to fit it into something you can understand. If you just let it wash over you and see what comes of it the results can often be surprising. It definitely requires allowing yourself to go out of a comfort zone. Another group I enjoy in that regard is "Rachels". Marco |
Albertporter - I lost count of the number of copies I've purchased of the 'Yr' disc - seems though it would become permanent hostage any time I'd bring a copy to a friends house. Check out the bit torrent sites. Theres a great live show from 1988 for the release of "Exploded View" (Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN December, 1988). The set also contains many cuts from the Yr album. As for my latest discovery - I was unaware that there was an actual release of the "Trio of Doom" - John McLaughlin/Jaco Pastorius/Tony Williams. I had read some years ago that this was a sick performance. A must have for fusion fans and a rare piece of musical history. More info here. |
Marco, I do not have "A Man About a Horse," this release always came off as more of an "ambient" work when compared to Tibbetts early stuff. I would almost call it shallow compared to his older and more spontaneous work. Some of this may have been influenced by Mark Anderson who was contributing back then, or perhaps Steve mellowed out with age. In any case, his early music is intense and enthusiastic and why it remains an important part of my library. Regarding your suggestion of Marc Ducret, I listened to some brief samples on line and to me his work sounds influenced by Cecil Taylor's group, particularly early stuff (1959). Cecil's work is not bad but it never quite reaches my musical soul. Go back in time with Steve Tibbetts and give "Yr," "Northern Song,' and "Safe Journey" a listen and see if the younger and more passionate Tibbetts reaches you. |
