Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Yes those are more accessible Coltrane albums as is even Giant Steps and Blue Train but these alone are limited as a tool to "get" John Coltrane.Limited yes, but his more accessible albums are a good starting point simply because you begin to understand his talent, his genius. Others albums, as you've mentioned, include "Love Supreme", Blue Train", and "Giant Steps". IMO a lot of folks just getting into Jazz stumble when listening to the more free-form variety. Melody is key for many. |
Erik: When you figure it out please explain it to this guy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfhYgBwcVVQ DeKay |
Music is a feeling inside the soul. If a tune isn't grabbing your attention emotionally, without questioning "why" you should Ilike it... it isn't for you. Other than maybe reading a bit of history of Classical, Jazz and Blues, it's a matter of something latching on inside. Also, a read on a particular musician especially Classical and Jazz, helps me understand where they may be coming from. No graphs,tweaks,cable,fuses,tubes.... |
If a tune isn't grabbing your attention emotionally, without questioning "why" you should Ilike it... Well, that's true, don't buy / listen to what you don't like, but it is also true in art that the temporal and historical context a piece was written in and responding to is the language. You might see a Picasso and think nothing of it, but if you study art history and see the discussion happening in art suddenly Picasso makes sense as a response. Leaving art and music to personal taste in the moment may leave you impoverished. |
