The cool factor- who has it?
My question relates to music and musical artist's performance and music. Who has that COOL factor? In the past or currently. For example I think the Beatles had it and also Bob Marley. Today I think Lenny Kravitz (if for nothing certainly for his longevity).
Thoughts?...
Chet Baker is the only trumpeter who never play trumpet but use it to speak... All the others play trumpet with bravado and virtuosity... Miles is the greatest here ... But Chet speak ....And Sing... We dont feel music but we feel his heart ....Even when he had difficulty to play.... He stay a silent virtuoso....The coolest possible one... Almost silent....
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@waznme “Jim. (Morrison)” l got another one No.1 Jim. (Kirk) Now l know that guy had a (big) head start…. It’s cold in space.
Never bought any of his chill-out albums…. Too cold to handle
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@mahgister ”Chet Baker” Have you heard John Barry’s (score) soundtrack to “Playing by Heart” on Decca? l think Barry nailed it with his sympathetic scoring. The added period Baker tracks plus the collaboration of Chris Botti makes a good listen. Look for low priced copies on eBay for this much underrated film that slipped under the radar. There are two soundtracks so be careful not to pick the songs and score version. John Barry could be considered “cool” for his lush orchestrations and counterpoint writing style, particularly in his later years. Think of the “Dances With Wolves” period. His “The Beyondness of Things” concept album on London 460 009-2 CD is pure magic if you like modern symphonic music. The recordings for both are top quality. |
@mylogic love it! then there is Jim(i). can you hear Jimi? |
@waznme “Jim(i)” Iyke, from Nollywood? lf l have the right one and for the record, Jimi is easier to say than James lkechukwu Okolue. Was he also “untamed” until he formed his own record label? If not… ”Who am l?” to make a judgement. |
