frogman
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| Why does most new music suck? I want to be proven wrong more than anything. The difference is that it is artists and songs like the ones below that we heard on the radio all day long without having to "look for them". Seems to me that this is an important part of what makes mu... | |
| Why does most new music suck? I must admit that I am shocked! No, really, I am amazed that musical drivel like the recording on the link to "Does THIS suck?" can be thought to do anything BUT suck. Call me uncivil, arrogant, pompous, elitist; whatever. It is musical garbage, a... | |
| Any James Levine with high-end sound? Not orchestral, but for a taste of an often-overlooked side of Levine's wonderful musicianship (pianist), check out Kathleen Battle's "Schubert: Lieder" on DG. Excellent sound and great performances of this beautiful music. The great Karl Leister ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Heard the studio version of this on WBGO today and it floored me (even better than this live version). Great band, and had never heard of violinist Zach Brock before. And speaking of McCoy, this excellent young piano player is right out of a McCoy... | |
| Jazz for aficionados You saw Coltrane live!?!? I am jealous beyond words. Liked McCoy; 'though. | |
| Why does most new music suck? I have had an interesting and eye-opening experience concerning "pop" music over the last several months; "pop", as defined by what gets a lot of radio play. The only radio that I listen to are the jazz and classical stations in the NYC area. I ha... | |
| Why does most new music suck? Bob Mintzer is one of the greatest musicians I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His level of proficiency on his instruments, composing/arranging skills, and insight into the core of music, and art in general, is truly amazing. Those who don'... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Orpheus10, thanks for the Chico Freeman link; I enjoyed it. I am generally not a big fan of Chico Freeman's saxophone playing, but do enjoy and admire his overall conceptual mindset. He has been part of some really interesting projects, and this i... | |
| Horrible early stereo mix Mono switch on preamp? | |
| Visualize the music.... While not a riot in the usual sense, this composition also caused quite a commotion; and in many ways changed the direction of jazz.http://vimeo.com/6428820 | |
| Visualize the music.... It is commonly assumed that the often-mentioned "riot" during "Sacre's" premier was a result of the audience's reaction to the music. As Tgrisham suggests, musicologists currently believe that, in fact, it was due more-so to the very suggestive ch... | |
| Jazz for aficionados A trumpet player friend once said to me: "Freddie Hubbard is a star, Woody Shaw is a legend"http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oUGtO0AW7Io | |
| Jazz for aficionados Acman3, that George Russel cut is amazing! I can't believe that slipped through the cracks for me. What a fantastic and inventive arrangement from one of the most interesting minds in jazz. A lesson in the power of simplicity when you make the rig... | |
| Best overall Stravinski - Rites of Spring... I second Rcprince's and Newbee's recommendations. I would add two recordings that are must-hears. Whenever possible, go to the source. IMO, Columbia's recording with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra with Stravinsky himself conducting is THE ONE if ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Oh, and I forgot, she is also a talented visual artist. |