LP for fathers day ideas please............
I grew up with a bit of a classical background myself, though I gravitated toward jazz and of course a lot of great rock and pop music came along in my teens (Beatles, Stones, Who, Beach Boys, Cream, etc.). But I'll tell you what I want for Father's Day, and it's THIS, the 45 rpm vinyl LP of Ry Cooder and V.M. Bhatt's "A Meeting by the River." |
Chad, the "A Meeting by the River" could be an excellent choice for several reasons. I've not heard the vinyl version but have owned the CD for many years and expect the LP is even better. Even on CD, the sonics are wonderful (thanks to Kavi Alexander). The music is what must be classified as World Music due to the Indian influence; it is rhythmic, detailed, percussive, and intricate with exciting interplay between Cooder and Bhatt. Finally, because it is out of the realm of what your dad typically listens to, it is almost certain he does not have it on CD. And I should ad that everyone I've played it for has enjoyed it. |
Even if he does have Meeting by the River on CD the LP will be welcome. It's only freshly out on CD as Kavi gave up putting out vinyl just about the time that recording was released, bad timing I always thought. I have one or two Of his recordings on both formats and the vinyl is easily superior, surprise surprise. ...and second Hugh Masekela. |
