The ever-popular "Currently Listening" thread

[Jabberwocky]

Feeling relaxed tonight.. listening to some classical: http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0000042HD/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/103-6356121-1137416?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

"The Lark Ascending" has gotta be one of the most beautiful classical pieces ever written. The sample here doesn't play enough to do it justice, as it gets so intense toward the middle.

[zakhal]

"Ghost love score". It sounds like epic score for rpg. Som fan even made a final fantasy video mix about it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlzolusz_OY

[Jaz]

Feeling relaxed tonight.. listening to some classical: http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0000042HD/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/103-6356121-1137416?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

"The Lark Ascending" has gotta be one of the most beautiful classical pieces ever written. The sample here doesn't play enough to do it justice, as it gets so intense toward the middle.

Ah, Jabberwocky... my favorite piece by Vaughn Williams is the 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TDI6LS/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk7/002-9386007-9093652).
And did you know that Lloyd-Webber borrowed a tiny bit from Vaughn Williams' 'London Symphony' for his 'Phantom of the Opera'? When I heard the London Symphony for the first time, I was like 'Huh? Phantom?'...

@zakhal: nice video (with many spoilers)... Nightwish and Final Fantasy never fail to entertain me :).

[Corwin]

As ever, I'm listening to the latest from Andre Rieu!!

[xSamhainx]

Chris Vrenna - Fortress of Doors (http://www.pawsofdeath.com/stuff/alice01.mp3)

One of my favorite tunes from the American McGee's Alice.

[curiously undead]

one of my favourite tweaker (chris vrenna) tunes featuring the notable david sylvian
the 2nd tweaker album is far superior in my opinion as it also has a track with david slyvian, robert smith, and jennifer charles (one of the sultriest voices out there) from the elysian fields
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y55305sxK50

[Ubereil]

The Flying Pickets - Only You. Repeatedly. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgDKtLPp46s&mode=related&search=)

Damn electrics company. :uncool:

Übereil

[Bartacus]

I don't know weather this realy belongs here, but this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGQMyN75LFQ) is sth you gotta to see

[dteowner]

A little Concrete Blonde for me. I've loved this song for a long time. There's a verse in the middle that might offend the religious amongst us. I don't care for the video, but it's the quickest way I found to sample the whole song.

"Tomorrow Wendy" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO6qrtSTkew) by Concrete Blonde

@Bart- that was actually a pretty good recreation of the music videos for all those songs. He does an excellent MC Hammer :)

[Jabberwocky]

Just came home from work and found the new Nightwish album "Dark Passion Play" waiting for me! I preordered the collector's edition, which comes with a second CD that has Orchestral versions of all the songs. I'm not actually listening to it right now - I'll put the head phones on and listen to it before I go to sleep so I can hear everything the clearest. Can't wait! If the songs are half as good as the CD packaging this must be an awesome album....

@ Zakhal: Ghost Love Score is my favorite Nightwish song ever, but of course that's before I listen to the brand new album...

@ Jaz: You're right, if that's the whole song I'm thinking of, it does sound a bit like Phantom of the Opera, which is also a very good soundtrack... and play for that matter. Saw it when I lived in New York. My favorite would have to be "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again." That'll send chills up your spine hearing it live!

[Jabberwocky]

Spinning Dark Passion Play right now. Wow what an album. Nightwish has truly outdone themselves this time around. The new lead singer is not as vocally powerful, or graceful as Tarja was, but she gives the music a younger more edgy feel which is a nice evolution for the band. Any Nightwish fans better get this one immediately!

[Bartacus]

@Bart- that was actually a pretty good recreation of the music videos for all those songs. He does an excellent MC Hammer :)

It was also a good MJ impression.

Here I have found a Jewel -> Ray Charles, Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_k-CL3dJ8k

[Jabberwocky]

That makes me want to :boogie:

[xSamhainx]

Any Nightwish fans better get this one immediately!

I'm skeptical tiger, been listening to samples. Hesitant to pay full price on this new one. You can change a lot of things, but the singer is the most dramatic of all changes! It does sound nicely heavy at times, the male vocals are tearing it up too, like on track #5 they almost sound like Therion or something. This would not be bad. I'll have to think about it some more, maybe I can hear some more full tunes on YouTube or something.

Been spinning Mercyful Fate's "Dont Break the Oath" (http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Break-Oath-Mercyful-Fate/dp/B000000H42/ref=pd_sim_m_1_img/105-8951807-0246845?ie=UTF8&qid=1191560215&sr=8-3) this evening. I like King Diamond's early stuff, hell I like all his stuff really. It's pretty loaded with the satan-schtick in the early days, but it's also pretty scary in a way because of his shrieking. "Desecration of Souls" is unbelievable! My god he sounds possessed at times, and like he has multiple personality disorder or something as well. Either you love him or hate him there's no middle of the road with Kings unique style, Ive known people who cant stand it. It's a strange mix of classic metal and black metal, I cant help but like the old school solos and stuff. This is true metal, there's no denying his influence on metal to come. Ive kinda always liked King's stuff because he often goes into these weird stories and such, and on his solo stuff, full concept albums. Though the lyrics are questionable at times, I tend to give him a pass because the overall package rocks. I have a feeling i'll be doing a lot of King Diamond's stuff in the weeks to come.

Next up - "In the Shadows", a departure from the satan thing, and more into tradition ghost story territory with songs such as the Bell Witch and the Headless Horseman, even tho there is a brief dip back into the old days with "is that you, Melissa?", the sequel to Melissa, the song of his grief and longing after his girl is chose for the sacrifice. Or does she volunteer herself? The return to the speedier take on the main riff in the end of this song is awesome.

[Jabberwocky]

I'm skeptical tiger, been listening to samples. Hesitant to pay full price on this new one. You can change a lot of things, but the singer is the most dramatic of all changes! It does sound nicely heavy at times, the male vocals are tearing it up too....

I understand... The first track is a 13 minute epic that completely blows you away, with changes in melody about 4 times. In that sense it is reminiscent of Ghost Love Score. The second track Bye Bye Beautiful also rocks the male vocals really well. Unfortunately there are a couple of tracks that Holpainen sings almost exclusively, and that to me has always been a bad thing. He's a great songwriter and backup singer, but not as lead. As I said before, whatshername (can't remember the new girl's name) is no Tarja. Amaranth is the most radio friendly track and is definitely one of the best, but mainly because it fits whatshername's voice really well. You can tell it's a slight deviation from the typical Nightwish fare. Other songs on the album leave you thinking they were written for Tarja and would sound better with her singing them, being too powerful for a less operatic voice.

Listening with a critical ear I would say overall this album is as good as Once, and is definitely not a step backward imho. The songwriting is strong as ever - maybe strongest ever, and in the end just boils down to whether or not you like the new girl.

You were talking about lyrics, and that does bring me to my biggest criticism about Nightwish. I think Holpainen's lyrics are intelligent enough, but he always seems to be creating some sort of story that never really makes sense. Dark Passion Play is no different... right from the beginning "The Poet and the Pendulum," it seems that an epic story is in the making, but again, it's all sort of bizzarre and incoherent. At the end you are left wondering if any songs were linked to the others or what?

I don't know if you are into Progressive metal Sammy, but my favorite concept album will forever be Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime." - Now that's a story! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_mindcrime

"Suite Sister Mary" from that album is an 11 minute work of art.

[xSamhainx]

agreed, Suite Sister can put a tear in my eye! Great song, and great cd altogether.

[Jaz]

Iit's also pretty scary in a way because of his shrieking.Eeeeeeeeeegypt, Eee-hee-hee-gypt!

Who doesn't like King Diamond? He's one funny Dane :D.

[dteowner]

Not sure how I'd categorize this group. I hear a lot of echoes of the Smiths, but I'm not sure that's a valid reference point. I was supposed to get their cd today, but my darling wife didn't get the door for UPS so now I've got to wait until Monday. Anyway, enjoy!
"Keeping You in Mind" (http://www.myspace.com/mightysixninetymusic) by Mighty Six Ninety.
(the other tracks are quite good as well, but they didn't put up the tune that reeled me in initially, Believable)

[abbaon]

There are blues you get from women when you see 'em going swimmin' and you haven't got a bathing suit yourself.

There are blues you get much quicker when you're drinking lots of liquor and somebody goes and takes it off the shelf.

There are blues you get when everything's in hock.

When your boyfriend doesn't answer when you knock.

There are blues you get from getting in the taxi cab and fretting every time you hear the bumper jump clock.


There are blues you get from trying to keep your uncle Bill from dying and he afterwards forgets you in his will.

[funeral march]

There are blues you get from kisses when you're walking with your missus and another girl shouts, "Hi, Bill!"

Well the blues'll make you wanna hop, stop, shake, shiver.

The blues'll make you wanna end it right in the river.

The blues my naughty sweetie gives to me. (http://cdbaby.com/allmp3/flowermary.m3u?playmp3hifi=PLAY+ALL+SONGS+%28broad band%29)

[dteowner]

Been digesting my Mighty Six Ninety cd today. Some very good tunes mixed with some decidedly average ones, but worth the money overall even though I got raped on shipping charges. Still not sure what to call the genre. I've thought about coining a dte original, "Shoe Wave", but even what that implies really isn't accurate. I can't really call it generic Britpop either, though. Hmmmm...

[xSamhainx]

Listening to Zombie Ghost Train's "Dealing the Death Card" cd.

This is one of those bad purchases that I know is such, right from the first listen. Granted that the lyrics for this type of band arent Shakespeare, but they can at least be clever. They can be creative, as they are on their "Glad Rags and Body Bags" cd. I'm still trying to figure out what that title means tho.... nevertheless, it's a great cd.

this one isnt.

It's clearly their first effort out the door, and it shows. One or two lines that repeat the entire song, and that line isnt even good. The 50's rock-meets-monster-punk is kinda there, but it sounds like a high school band. They prolly were in high school when they recorded it. It sucks. I'm bummed

[curiously undead]

the new radiohead album - in rainbows-- its delicious

[txa1265]

Hey curiouslyundead - when posting try to give links so we can all benefit from each other. Some of us don't immediately know Radiohead, so a link helps!

I just grabbed John Scofield's This Meets That (http://www.amazon.com/This-Meets-That-John-Scofield/dp/B000UYX4UY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3448189-0047267?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1192024364&sr=8-1) from iTunes. It is interesting and appropriately named - his stuff tends to vary between funky jazz-fusion stuff and straight-ahead jazz, and this combines the best of both.

[curiously undead]

sorry mike. it was late, and i was excited, and i had only listened to the first song at that point, and was tying to capture my elation at that point without regard to sharing :) here is a link to the excellent first song on the new album in rainbows. 15 step
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgAYPPsZajE&mode=related&search=

[txa1265]

No prob - it is just that I like that this thread is different than those on other forums in that we don't just state the group, we link up to sound samples or videos to showcase the music we like. It is a great way of sharing cool stuff - oh, thanks for the link :)

[curiously undead]

this was a toss up whether or not to put this in the movie thread is it has a horror bent to it. i was looking for another lisa germano to post, and came across this video done by some french company. the video has a very bioshock medical level feel to it. great video to a great song - cancer of everything. view discretion is probably advised.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpNBJUXOE3c

[curiously undead]

any one heard of janet greene? i've always enjoyed the commie lies song that kdvs has used as a a station promo. i finally checked it out and its rather intriguing. personally i find "facist threat" pretty catchy. if they make a bioshock 2 they should have some of her music in it.
http://conelrad.com/greene/janetgreene_songbook.php

[Jabberwocky]

Wow. The incredibly incorrect sound of American propoganda rears its ugly head and takes the seemingly innocent form of a classy recording artist of the 60's. I think you're on to something here Curiously, except I would say even more appropriately attached to Fallout 3 than Bioshock 2. :end:

[Sir Markus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkMnp187K0Y

[Cm]

Chicago's Hard to Say I'm Sorry (http://myspace.com/chicagotheband) Been playing that album for weeks now.

[txa1265]

The Adventures of Greggery Peccary (http://www.amazon.com/L%C3%A4ther-Frank-Zappa/dp/B0000009TT/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3448189-0047267?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1192466714&sr=8-1) by Frank Zappa ... funny stuff and wonderful music.

[curiously undead]

guess i won't be listening to an april march's - impatiens and time soon:(
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300159907969&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020

[dteowner]

Wow, that's big bucks, but it is an ultra-rare release now... I've got about half the tracks on MP3 from back when Napster was big (and nearly legal).

Titania (http://www.myspace.com/titaniatunes) for me today. I was home with the flu and found this somewhat relaxing.

[Jabberwocky]

I didn't get to the auction in time. What was the final price?

I was looking on eBay for that CD "Ambeon" that was talked about a few pages back. $66.00!! I don't think so!!

[dteowner]

$53.55 was the winning bid. Given the extreme rarity and the fact that the people that have them generally aren't selling them, that's probably not an unreasonable price, to be honest. OTOH, it's more than I've ever paid and most likely more than I ever would pay.

[curiously undead]

ok youtube now has an april march song! its horribly uncreative but it took nearly twice as long from start to finish as that roqua clip i did from scratch. also their myspace page doesn't have a song of this excellent ep - instuments of lust and fury.
an april march - lava
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKnPUsGptxk


heres a video i had never seen before but one of my favourite gems i ran across on napster 7 years ago. its skye edwards, previously of morcheeba (who are now 2 talented brothers making disappointing music), and now on an excellent solo career. she's singing with an italian singer Alice in this video. the song is open your eyes, and personifies why i've had a heavy dreamy crush on her for a decade.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcWGMitvKfo

[dteowner]

So were you the owner of the AAM MySpace page before Danella took it over?

I'll offer up a tune that's a bit skitzo but somehow really draws me in. The opening is trip-hop (which I don't generally care for, but dovetails nicely with CU's Morcheeba reference), the chorus is gazer, and the end is borderline electronica.
"You're Not Safe At All" (http://www.myspace.com/elikamusic) by Elika

On a side note, is it just me or does Elika's avatar scream Wiz8?

[curiously undead]

nope, i've never had a myspace page myself, why do you ask?

thanks for that treat dte; a perfect way to start my saturday. i'll have to dive into more of them later as i've never heard of them before!

[dteowner]

I haven't bumped into too many AAM fanatics and the MySpace page was certainly maintained with love. The owner graciously stepped aside when Danella asked to have control of the page (probably in exchange for a signed AMM library). Do you have their Bedazzled Singles Sampler?

Have I put up this one before? Could be a good way to end your Saturday, CU.
"Hearts on Fire" (http://www.myspace.com/rumskib) by RUMSKIB

[Gallifrey]

I absolutely cannot get "I Can't Decide" by Scissor Sisters out of my head!
It's been stuck there for over a week.

[Wulf]

Another oldie...played from the heart (and soul)

Neil Young - "Mr Soul"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY61Si3GQeg&mode=related&search=

[txa1265]

Another oldie...played from the heart (and soul)

Neil Young - "Mr Soul"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY61Si3GQeg&mode=related&search=

Listening to him in the 70's I remember him as being pretty good as part of that crowd that couldn't sing or play guitar that great but were very effective with what they did (Dylan, Springsteen, Tom Petty, etc).

[Ubereil]

Keine Lust - Rammstein. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiTNXhIFVrw)

Übereil

[thepowerfulmarc5]

hi all, i am listing my only copy of an april march impatiens on ebay in the next day or 2! it will have a No Reserve Start of $24.95. Have a look if you like and Good Luck to all!



$53.55 was the winning bid. Given the extreme rarity and the fact that the people that have them generally aren't selling them, that's probably not an unreasonable price, to be honest. OTOH, it's more than I've ever paid and most likely more than I ever would pay.

[curiously undead]

hopefully no one bids on it because that's only a few dollars below what my maximum bid would be.

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its kind of crazy how an april march cd owner/fan just sprung out of the woodwork
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[magerette]

Listening to him in the 70's I remember him as being pretty good as part of that crowd that couldn't sing or play guitar that great but were very effective with what they did (Dylan, Springsteen, Tom Petty, etc).

yes, not a musician's musician, but nice ways with hard rock or a lovesong:

Harvest Moon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQXnvNwGTAY)

@c.u.--teh powar of the interweb :)

[dteowner]

Well there you go, CU. It's only money...

I'm spinning Mighty Six Ninety (http://www.myspace.com/mightysixninetymusic) again. Although a few tracks have grown on me, this is still not a world-shaking experience. Very enjoyable, though. I read somewhere that they were called "80's Cure meets the Smiths". Not sure I buy that, but it's as good as any description I've come up with so far.

[Ubereil]

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its kind of crazy how an april march cd owner/fan just sprung out of the woodwork
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*Cough*Bot!*Cough cough*

Übereil

[Asbjoern]

Have I put up this one before? Could be a good way to end your Saturday, CU.
"Hearts on Fire" (http://www.myspace.com/rumskib) by RUMSKIB

Their name means spacecraft in Danish. Their song Springtime has received some airplay here in Denmark. You might like the song Jonah by the Danish band, Amstrong (http://www.myspace.com/amstrong).

I'm currently switching between listening to Yo La Tengo, Stars of the Lid, Radiohead's In Rainbows and Beirut.

[xSamhainx]

The Cramps - I Wanna Get in Your Pants

Good ol twisted Cramps, just gotta love em. They are an excellent (if a bit exhausting) live act as well. I think Ive prolly seen them like 5 times, and every time I'm just totally worn out and wanting them just to get off the stage already!

[dteowner]

Wow. Excellent recommendation, Asbjoern! What's their level of popularity: local, national, or world?

[Asbjoern]

Amstrong is really a very unknown band even in Denmark. I only recently heard them by coincidence. Though their most recent record, "Lack of You", have received a lot of critical acclaim by the Danish media, which you can see when looking at their website (http://www.amstrong.dk/), but they've never gained any wide-spread popularity in Denmark. Perhaps locally, I don't know.

[magerette]

I enjoyed it as well, Asbjoern. Nice vocals. I predict if they stay together they may be more well-known before too long.

[Cm]

I agree, they have a good sound. I would rank them in a top 10 for me based on style and sound. And that is a pretty select list I have. ;)

[curiously undead]

spawning off of the "sex without procreation" line from the witcher thread/video. it made me think of bjork's - enjoy which has the line "sex without touching". its a good live clip, and i can't recall if i heard her play that one at coachella where her performance was less memorable than i would have liked as we were in the cuts walking from faithless's set and the cameraman was a rockhead so we just layed down and listened. also i often get weirded out when i see bjork from mid-nineties vintange whose face and spastik behaviour are nearly a match for my brother in his prepubescent days.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqnEBwhXFIY

not bad dte. my s.o. would probably enjoy it much more than me. can definately see the cure guitar reference in with me. i like the music a lot more than the vocals though. same goes with the smiths though as i am a negative fan of morrissey. it reminds me though that i should check out some johnny marr solo stuff as i know one of the people hes played with is lisa germano.

[Jabberwocky]

After Forever: Invisible Circles

http://www.youtube.com/swf/cps.swf?video_id=RSnziUz49hY&eurl=http%3A//video.yahoo.com/video/play%3Fvid%3D1114347129%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471&iurl=http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/RSnziUz49hY/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskIavhEZZYbMesHFp-kx79oB&rel=1&border=0
http://defeaned.vodpod.com/video/397036-after-forever-digital-deceit
http://www.youtube.com/swf/cps.swf?video_id=G7fzlfUeksg&eurl=http%3A//video.yahoo.com/video/play%3Fvid%3D1114346687%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471&iurl=http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/G7fzlfUeksg/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskJ3D-kmNGt2r4xynsIOD40K&rel=1&border=0
http://www.youtube.com/swf/cps.swf?video_id=49blliLBADo&eurl=http%3A//video.yahoo.com/video/play%3Fvid%3D1114347217%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471&iurl=http%3A//img.youtube.com/vi/49blliLBADo/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskI7qjwhChSSItb1yPNSxWOk&rel=1&border=0

Very layered album. Definitely emotional piece.

[txa1265]

Listening to Eric Dolphy's 1960 recording 'Out There' (http://www.amazon.com/Out-There-Eric-Dolphy/dp/B000EMGIH8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-3448189-0047267?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193097049&sr=8-2) ... some great early free jazz ...

[dteowner]

Didn't work for me, Jabberwocky. I'm not really sure why, either. The girl's got some serious pipes and there's some decent musicianship running around there, but the 2nd thru 4th clips just didn't work for me. I guess I expected either some melodious goth or some sturm-und-drang death metal, but ended up with something uncomfortably stuck in the middle. Your first clip was quite good, IMO, but it's obviously their ballad and not representative.

[Jabberwocky]

I totally understand why you said that dte... unfortunately the only videos I found were live ones, and live recordings often lose much in translation from the studio recordings. The song "Digital Deceit" and a few others have some very cool sound effects (such as a dial-up modem connection) mixed with the music (plus all the choir voices) that you don't hear at all on the live version. Oh well...

[dteowner]

Still good to share, Jabberwocky. I know what you mean about the difficulty finding decent clips. I fight that pretty regularly, although I've had decent luck with MySpace. Sometimes the clips one can find don't even sound like the same song.

"In the Darkness" (http://www.orchardsandvines.com/music.html) by Orchards and Vines
(Anyone that doesn't hear Jefferson Airplane in that song needs an ear exam)

[Jabberwocky]

Bravo! It appears that my ears are in good health, as I distinctly heard Jefferson Airplane in that clip.

good song!

[Jabberwocky]

Listening to Regina Spektor: Begin to Hope

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B000FFJ80I/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/104-7606257-7264751?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

First 5 songs are excellent imho.. if you like adult contemporary alternative funk jazz folk whatever(?) The rest of the album has some flashes of brilliance, but not as catchy as the first half. "Field Below" is a great lazy day, bluesy homesick sort of song with some great piano.

[txa1265]

Well, I added my 'Who Discography' back to my iPod ... now in '65 with 'My Generation (http://www.amazon.com/Who-Sings-My-Generation/dp/B000002PE4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-3448189-0047267?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193239312&sr=8-2)' ...

[dteowner]

The studio version is a lot smoother, but this will have to do:
"Stay Where You Are" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vfHwr2yvFQ) by Delays

[magerette]

This sounds pretty good after that second glass of wine...;)

I get up/can't nothin get me down
You got it tough?/I seen the toughest around...
might as well

JUMP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmfrPrN1L_s)

And to show I occasionally listen to music from the current century, a little Ween (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eetk2Ue4xbo)

though this one's my favorite: The Mollusk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5K_w9Tbhoc)

[YellowWing]

I guess This Will have to do for Now give it a Listen (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo)
Did you know that the Bass Player played with King Crimeson

Speeking of Which
King Crimeson (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YoMn1tonO4k)

And lets not forget This Band Lisen (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sMZbhs7QA)

And ending with this Lisen To Nightwish (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvc_ucLIpxc&NR=1)

[Jabberwocky]

I know I just mentioned it but I can't stop listening to After Forever Invisible Circles.

Here's samples from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0002MHE0U/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/103-1414774-1879034?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

The samples missed the hook on almost every song, but there's good stuff to be heard on "beautiful emptiness" "Sins of idealism" Through Square Eyes" and "Life's Vortex." "Life's Vortex" demonstrates one of the varying styles found throughout the album - in this case progressive metal.

Why do I bother mentioning this album again? Because it's been a long time since I heard this skill of composition in music writing. The whole album is spilling over with melody, it changes tempo frequently, and incorperates all kinds of subtle sound effects and unique instruments (e.g. pipe organs, doorbell) within some of the songs. The ballad "Eccentric" marks a difining point where the album seems to shift gears and infuse a new sort of energy and urgency into the music.

Almost every song includes orchestral arrangements, and they are very reminiscent of the quirky beautiful gothic compositions of Danny Elfman in Edward Scissorhands. The growling male vocals have the same pitch and style as some of Opeth's work, and that is a very good thing. IMO this album takes the best of Evenescence, Nightwish, and Opeth and wraps it all up into one fantastic package. This is my first After Forever album purchased but I know it won't be the last!

I don't know if there are any other metal fans out there besides Sammy so I'll shut up now. :)

[enodenroH]

Greetings!

Alas I've learned, a few days ago, that a great Icon of Metal had passed away a short while ago in 2001.

He was the founder of the death metal band known as well, Death, and he was a molder of the movement of Death metal as it is known today.

His name is Chuck Schuldiner.

I will link two Youtube videos in his honour, so that the few Metal heads here can watch in silence...

In Memoram :

1) RIP Chuck (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRbSXvzLNJU).

2) Leprosy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poawdmQBkpc)!

May his soul rest in peace.

[xSamhainx]

RIP to good 'ol Chuck indeed. Tho he very well may be happy to be dead!

Well Jabberwocky, I'm glad you finally turned on to After Forever!
Theyre a great band, Ive got a lot of mileage out of their cds. They have the tendancy to stay fresh with me for a while, I can pick them up anytime and in any mood and be into it all the same. Floor is a wonderful singer, she has some real power and almost a sadness about her at times tho thats very endearing. She's very down to earth, likes to do the simple rock female vocals, then boom she's suddenly classical. She's so damn powerful, the band behind her is so powerful, I love it!

I really like the male vocal style as well, I have to give him credit as well. I like that style of dual-tracked digitized growl, it's so otherworldly. I dont like the gurgling, gross death style vox all that much, Ive always preferred the type that AF uses.

You really need to get "Prison of Desire", that's a very good cd as well. "Decipher" is good, but I really think that the dearth of male vocals on it will always keep it beneath "Prison..". I dont have Invisible Circles, but after listening to the samples 3 times, I'm ordering it tonight!

[Ubereil]

Bauhaus - In the Flat Fields (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pR7_9mLOM4)

I don't know wether I should like them or not (which kind of implies I don't really like them...), but judgeing from this video they were a pretty good live act...

Übereil

[dteowner]

A song I've heard on Vertigo has been growing on me. It finally clicked enough for me to investigate the band. I couldn't find a clip for "Rescue Us", but I think I might actually like this tune better. Me thinks I'll be making a purchase soon.

"Burning Hearts" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuBIz0G_pls) by My Favorite

[xSamhainx]

Bauhaus - In the Flat Fields (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pR7_9mLOM4)

I don't know wether I should like them or not (which kind of implies I don't really like them...), but judgeing from this video they were a pretty good live act...

Übereil


oh man, classic Bauhaus. Youre missing out on some great gothic rock there, you need to get the studio tracks. Trust me, get this compilation cd (http://www.amazon.com/Bauhaus-Singles-1979-1983-1/dp/B00000189H/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7673850-2488455?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193606853&sr=8-1) of their greatest hits, you wont be disappointed after a few listens. Ive been listening to them for 20 years, theyre timeless!


I'm still doing the The Lost Tracks of Danzig (http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Tracks-Danzig-2CD/dp/B000PFU9TW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7673850-2488455?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193607233&sr=8-1), both volumes. While some tracks (such as I See Your Lies) are better off lost, overall I just love these cds. It's a compilation of tracks from all the different eras and band makeups of Danzig.

[Gig]

I'm all retro today.

Out in the Fields (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=873251652) -- Phil Lynott and Gary Moore

I do so love Gary Moore.

[Jabberwocky]

Alice in Chains: Jar of Flies

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0000029F8/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/102-4451280-8917726?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

It's a short album, but definitely in my top 5 all time favoirtes. I listen to it every year around the end of October when the leaves all start changing. I don't know how to explain it but the album has always had a sort of magical feeling for me as I'm driving down the road around this time of year.

[nessosin]

One word: Riverside :)
Try this band if yo like progressive metal.

[dteowner]

Retarded video, but that was pretty much standard back in the day. It's all about the music, dude!
"Whistle Down the Wind" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh3WKcHHRL8) by Nick Heyward

[Jaz]

Alice in Chains: Jar of Flies

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0000029F8/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/102-4451280-8917726?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

It's a short album, but definitely in my top 5 all time favoirtes. I listen to it every year around the end of October when the leaves all start changing. I don't know how to explain it but the album has always had a sort of magical feeling for me as I'm driving down the road around this time of year.
Ah, I prefer the Sap EP to Jar of Flies, but I love AiC in general :). Great idea, I'll dust off my albums and EPs and...

[xSamhainx]

Dirt rules ='.'=

[Jabberwocky]

I personally would have to say the self-titled Alice In Chains rules, affectionately known as "The Grind Album"... followed by Jar of Flies.... and then it gets foggy since all of their albums are totally awesome. Best grunge band of the 90's imho. I have a lot of fond memories of my teenage years during that time period.

I have a friend who grew up with Jerry Cantrell. I enjoyed most of his solo work although I kept thinking to myself that it would be so much more awesome with Lane Staley's voice..... but I guess he was right - "And we die young."

[xSamhainx]

Have you listened to Mad Season? Layne STaley vocals and stuff, they made one album, "Above" (http://www.amazon.com/Above-Mad-Season/dp/B000002B2T/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0425909-0253454?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193841496&sr=8-1). Highly recommended by CCA music division

[woges]

Alice in Chains: Jar of Flies

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B0000029F8/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/102-4451280-8917726?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

It's a short album, but definitely in my top 5 all time favoirtes. I listen to it every year around the end of October when the leaves all start changing. I don't know how to explain it but the album has always had a sort of magical feeling for me as I'm driving down the road around this time of year.

Didn't have any albums from these guys so I got Music Bank cheaply a few years back - very good stuff.

[dteowner]

I had very little interest in the whole grunge scene, but I will admit that AiC was one of the few that could write a good song.

For me:
"Golden" (http://www.myspace.com/theflir) by The FLIR

[Jabberwocky]

@ Sammy: Yep, I have that one as well. River of Deceit is a great song and although it's missing the rest of the band, as far as I'm concerned fits right in line with the rest of AIC's work during the Jar of Flies/Sap years.
Got Invisible Circles yet? I'm anxious to hear what you think.

FYI: If anyone buys music on ebay (or want to) I found a good dealer in metal music. "wwpins" is the name of the seller. I've bought 3 albums from him so far and had good success. - good deals and quick shipping. Lots to choose from too.

[Gig]

I love this show and the soundtrack is my poison of choice today.

Medley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1C5d8_UnDI) -- Jersey Boys

This is a great clip, even if it is a little long winded at the beginning.

[txa1265]

Distractions by Roy Hargrove (Getting to that nutso time of the year ...) ... I dunno, not all that great. I had liked a bunch of his earlier stuff and this sounded good on the 30-second previews, but is pretty average on whole.

[Ubereil]

Praise You - Fatboy Slim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ULVQOneeZE)

Übereil

[Kayla]

I've been listening to Nick Cave, PJ Harvey and The Dresden Dolls to get me through my workload at the moment... they dull the pain.

[xSamhainx]

@ Sammy:
Got Invisible Circles yet? I'm anxious to hear what you think.

FYI: If anyone buys music on ebay (or want to) I found a good dealer in metal music. "wwpins" is the name of the seller. I've bought 3 albums from him so far and had good success. - good deals and quick shipping. Lots to choose from too.

Listening to it right now for the first time actually, sounds like the usual unbelievable symphonic metal powerhouse that one can expect when listening to AF. I know I'm listening to something special when I crank this band up!

Check out Epica (http://www.amazon.com/Divine-Conspiracy-Epica/dp/B000TGQDZQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2062069-0611929?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1194111737&sr=1-1) if you get the chance, theyre comparable, it's one of the founding members of After Forever (Floor's brother) band. It's like they and After Forever have been dueling, trying to outdo each other since the split, and the result is two bands who push it to the max!

On another note: I can second that statement when it comes to wwpins, he's pretty awesome as a seller, Ive used him several times (including this Invisible Circles purchase) and he hasnt let me down. He's cheap too!

[curiously undead]

listening to two comps i recently got. one a bedazzled comp with a bunch of great bands and the other a comp with an "an april march" track on it. maybe the seller was you dte or a friend, as their can't be too many people in indiana who like shoegaze can their be? got both for under 15 total with shipping. in contrast there were suprising two more impatiens albums up for sale in the past week; i lost both!

i'll post a track when i get a chance.

oh and a bit late in the thread but have you guys heard bauhaus's most 'famous' cut - bela lugosi is dead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq2RXSboWMs

my s.o. owns one or two of their cd's and saw them at coachella 2 years ago. i can enjoy some of their stuff. one of the many cases that i dig the music but not the singer/lyrics--most prominent example of that for me would be the red hot chilli peppers...bad karoke is less grating to my ears than anthony kedas

[dteowner]

Wasn't me, CU. I've got a box-load of stuff to be dumped, but I haven't taken the time to set up an ebay sale.

Which comps did you get?

My copies of My Favorite ("The Happiest Days of Our Lives" comp) and Frozen Ghost ("Essentials") came along with my copy of Puzzle Quest. I've been so busy with Puzzle Quest that I haven't given them a fair listen yet. I got thru the Frozen Ghost collection once. I had heard (and have dubs on cassette somewhere) their first two cds and liked those. Too bad the collection has so many tracks from their 3rd and final cd, which isn't nearly as good. Shoulda ditched most of those and picked a few more tracks off the first couple cds.

[Jabberwocky]

Has anyone downloaded the bonus media content currently available on The Witcher site? (I think you have to have the game purchased and registered to do so).

I'm listening to one of the downloadable bonus tracks right now - "Born Again", by Rootwater, written specifically about the Witcher. It totally rocks more than the Vader song imho. Good song... I wish they would release the soundtrack to the game here in the USA.

[Bartacus]

I've posted this music before, but I'll do it once more. Music (http://users.telenet.be/GothicFan/Music/Mission/Artist%20-%20Track%2001.mp3) from the Mission.

[enodenroH]

By the way some threads are heating up these days, I'm starting to think that
the Watch is turning into a Madhouse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syBH1aJOH5A)!!!

Heheheheheeh! :iloveyou: guys!!!:thumbsup::mwahaha:;p:salute::bow:

Now, behave y'all!

[dteowner]

I've got a treat for everyone today. While doing a litle MySpace hunting, I noticed that some record labels had pages, so I looked for an obscure one on a whim to see if I could track down a little info on a great (defunct) group, and found a stream of a really special track.

"Sometimes the Sun Shines" (http://www.myspace.com/honestinsecret) by The Emerald Down (via Honest in Secret label)

[dteowner]

A wonderful ep, although this track was not really my favorite at first. It's grown on my quite a bit.

"Stereo Honey" (http://www.thedaysleepers.com/home.htm) by The Daysleepers

[xSamhainx]

This Danzig "lost tracks" bizness is burning a hole in my brain Ive listened to them so much. Between that and his original Danzig cd and my traditional Samhain overdosing all October long, I'm about 'zigged out. Just about, but not quite

Prepping for the concert you see, Danzig shall be making his rounds this coming Monday night at a pretty small venue here in SD. I guess that should be the apex, the pinnacle of this entire experience. Evil Elvis descends on San Diego. I'll be there.

I'm going to stick around and try and meet him afterward, if I could get a pic with him holding me in a headlock or something that would be so cool

[xSamhainx]

Mary Ann Carr and William Wilson (http://www.saint-cecilia.com/sc/pages/audioSamples.php)

Seeing them Wednesday night

[dteowner]

I was surprised to find a clip of this one. It's not the whole song, but enough to get a pretty good taste (although the compression is a little rough). Malory is practically a Slowdive tribute band, but they do it well so I'm perfectly fine with the lack of innovation.

"I Can't Stand" (http://cdbaby.com/cd/malory2) by Malory
(sound clip on bottom left)

[enodenroH]

For those who want some heavy metal, I found this :

Heavy Metal Radio (http://www.heavymetalradio.com/)!!

I'll be looking for a better station because I don't like much that is played there...

Not brutal enough for my taste. Too commercial...

I want frenzied double base drums and infuriated vocals that carry 'til the end of time!!

If somewone know any site that could fit my taste in black, death, and other kinds of devastating metal, don't hesitate to tell me.

It will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all.

[Jabberwocky]

Mary Ann Carr and William Wilson (http://www.saint-cecilia.com/sc/pages/audioSamples.php)

Seeing them Wednesday night

You know, if you asked me to listen to that when I was a teenager I would have promptly barfed on your shoes... But now I totally like it! :D Weird how our tastes change over the years huh?

@ Dte: Shoegaze doesn't get much airtime on the radio, so I never was exposed to it much, but I like everything you have posted so far. :D

Oh and one more thing.... Opeth is in the studio!! :excited:

[dteowner]

@ Dte: Shoegaze doesn't get much airtime on the radio, so I never was exposed to it much, but I like everything you have posted so far. :D*sensing a potential convert*
We aim to please. There's plenty more where that came from and our cult is always recruiting. Magerette and cm can warn you about the dangers of getting me started...

I doubt that shoegaze has gotten any airtime in the US, outside of the occasional spin on obscure college stations. Well, I take that back. The Verve had "Bittersweet Symphony" in the top 40 a few years back although most properly snooty gazers classified Urban Hymns as Richard Ashcroft's pop sellout cd. Without "120 Minutes" on MTV back in the early 90's, I never would have known the genre existed. Without the Vertigo Live365 station, it would be very difficult to know about what's out there today.

[Jabberwocky]

That's where I've heard this genre before - "Bittersweet Symphony." I liked that song. You also hear shoegaze on tv commercials sometimes, but you're right, that's about it here in USA.

Incedentally, what does the term "shoegaze" mean anyway? o_O

[curiously undead]

while i am just a shoegaze dragonfly compared to dte, i am puzzled how bittersweet symphony falls under shoegaze. are you referring to the verve in general dte? just don't tell me there are any oasis shoegaze songs out there and everything will be alright;)

[xSamhainx]

You know, if you asked me to listen to that when I was a teenager I would have promptly barfed on your shoes... But now I totally like it! :D Weird how our tastes change over the years huh?


Yeah, it's all part of getting older, like the taste of beer. I still love my punk and metal, but Ive really come to appreciate classical music as Ive gotten older. The sound of a woman's voice like hers is the most beautiful sound known to man, imho. That "serenade" song, Good Lord of the Tigers, I'm in love..

Taking my gf to it tomorrow night, should be quite an evening. This dame's gotta be a bit mixed up, one night we're getting hammered by Danzig, the next we're listening to something like this! Well, that's me, I'm a strange guy...

[dteowner]

while i am just a shoegaze dragonfly compared to dte, i am puzzled how bittersweet symphony falls under shoegaze. are you referring to the verve in general dte? just don't tell me there are any oasis shoegaze songs out there and everything will be alright;)Pop sellout album, CU. There's a little bit of gazer guitar work WAY back in the back of the bus if you listen closely, and Richard's vocal treatments are pretty much the same as "Storm in Heaven", but that's about as close as "Bittersweet" comes to shoegaze outside of the band's reputation. I like the song, but it's gazer by association at best.

Ether Aura for me. No links from work, but their MySpace page is readily available. Not sure I care for their new direction much, though.

Oops, missed your question, Jabberwocky. There's a little debate on whether the UK media meant the term as description or insult, but I'm pulling for the former. The guitar sounds are generally run thru a dozen effects pedals which the players manipulate constantly using their feet. The result is that, during a concert, the bands would spend the vast majority of the show rooted to one spot, staring at their feet. There's more to it, but that's the quick and dirty version. Of course, we run into real problems occasionally--Highspire's lead usually performs barefoot, which just pooches the whole thing. ;)

[Jabberwocky]

:lol: That's funny. Well that explanation makes sense dte. Thanks

@ Sammy: Yup, that's me too. I like all sorts of different music, but definitely shy away from country.

[dteowner]

The clips both die right before the chorus, but it's better than nothing. I really wish the latter one didn't die. The song continues to build and build to a triumphant cresendo, but you really lose that effect when the clip cuts out half way thru. These are 2 of my 3 favorite LSD tunes (the other is "Will You Fade" from the first link, which is also cruelly cut). Enjoy.

"Write in Water" (http://cdbaby.com/cd/lsd7)
and
"Stir About the Stars" (http://cdbaby.com/cd/lsd6)
by Love Spirals Downward

Edit- Finally got to listen to your clip, Sammy. While there's a pretty big disjoint between the classical work and your usual death metal at first blush, the operatic female vocals (without the bluster of true opera) runs strongly thru both. Do you differentiate on the vocals, though? For me, I can give you vocals that are achingly beautiful (Suzanne Perry in the above clips fits the bill, among others), or I can give you vocals that make love to my ears (Harriet Wheeler of the Sundays and Kaitlyn ni Donovan of the High Violets would fit), but I've never heard a voice that truly belongs in both categories. I wonder if you run into a similar situation, although your "divisions" would probably be different.

[Ubereil]

ATB - Ecstasy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVByGs573OU)

Great song, reminds me of Depeche Mode (not only due to the "synths", but allso due to the ritch arrangements). A pity it seems to be on another level from all the other ATB-songs I've heard (not many, mind you. I've only got Youtube to go on so far). I'd really like to find some new Depeche-like bands (with the ritch multilayered arrangements that makes Depeche so grat). *hint hint* ;)

Übereil

[dteowner]

"Rich multi-layered" is pretty wide target so let's throw out a few possibilities, some more obscure than others, and see if anything does the trick:
"Beautiful Things" (http://www.myspace.com/andainnnnnnn) by Andain
"Beautiful" (http://www.myspace.com/echoinggreenmusic) by Echoing Green
"Kein Zuruck" (http://www.myspace.com/wunderbarwolfsheim) by Wolfsheim
"Destroy Everything You Touch" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqGoHouoE0) by Ladytron

And not a shoegaze tune among them... ;)

[Jaz]

@Übereil: You should try my personal favorites And One. They started out as a Depeche Mode cover band after all....
Here's one of their latest tracks, Traumfrau (http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=6mZ7aEm_Ex8) . About 50% of their stuff is in German, but, hey... :)

[Jabberwocky]

"Rich multi-layered" is pretty wide target so let's throw out a few possibilities, some more obscure than others, and see if anything does the trick:
"Beautiful Things" (http://www.myspace.com/andainnnnnnn) by Andain
"Beautiful" (http://www.myspace.com/echoinggreenmusic) by Echoing Green
"Kein Zuruck" (http://www.myspace.com/wunderbarwolfsheim) by Wolfsheim
"Destroy Everything You Touch" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqGoHouoE0) by Ladytron

And not a shoegaze tune among them... ;)


Been away for a couple days and haven't had a chance to listen to everyone's samples. Just wanted to mention that I have the Ladytron album with that song on it. Took a long while for the album to grow on me, but it did. "Witching Hour" is the best track imo. Never would have compared them to Depeche Mode though.

Incedentally, the best cover of a Depeche Mode song I've ever heard was by Lacuna Coil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx58hXh4pVA
The video's kind of pointless but it's worth listening to through to the end.

[xSamhainx]

Edit- Finally got to listen to your clip, Sammy. While there's a pretty big disjoint between the classical work and your usual death metal at first blush, the operatic female vocals (without the bluster of true opera) runs strongly thru both. Do you differentiate on the vocals, though? For me, I can give you vocals that are achingly beautiful (Suzanne Perry in the above clips fits the bill, among others), or I can give you vocals that make love to my ears (Harriet Wheeler of the Sundays and Kaitlyn ni Donovan of the High Violets would fit), but I've never heard a voice that truly belongs in both categories. I wonder if you run into a similar situation, although your "divisions" would probably be different.

I'd have to say that a true classical singer who has elevated her voice to an almost supernatural level (such as Mary Ann) can of course do both, when not even really knowing what the hell she's saying can still make your heart melt. You still know youre listening to something really special, difficult, something that's amazing. Her voice is the essence of femininity. That's the double whammy of skill and emotion right there, but "classical metal" vocals and true classical soprano are two totally different leagues of course, minor and major respectively.

Still looking for the metal dame that can do both, havent found her yet!

[dteowner]

Hmmm, DM covers, eh? There have been a few tribute cds (I know Trancemode Express has done several, although I'm guessing that's not the musical direction you really want to take), but I never really looked into them. Don't know that this cover is all that spectacular, but I found it when I was on my Andain kick a couple years ago.
"Here is the House" (http://www.myspace.com/andainmusic) by Andain

Started digging around a bit, and look what I found. It's a trend. :uneasy:
"Here is the House" (http://www.myspace.com/echoinggreen) by Echoing Green

[Ubereil]

If you're talking DM-covers you have to mention For the Masses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_the_Masses). Since it's an album filled with DM-covers...

Übereil

[curiously undead]

looks like my janky youtube video got the attention of danella hovecar(an april march) and some of her mates. they put up 2 of their official ones on youtube today.
lava
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N__MLHnSrEs
scarlett bliss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLtqM0RvI8

i still plan on making some decent unofficial ones in the future...

[HiddenX]

The Fuzztones - The Witch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NAK8h-A9_4&feature=related)

[dteowner]

A little more obscure than usual--the good news is that although this band has only 2 good songs, both of them are at the link:
"Silver" and "Snowshine" by Colfax Abbey (http://www.myspace.com/colfaxabbey)

[dteowner]

Pardon the double post, but I found a special treat for the NFGer's:

Not sure why, but this is Gig's theme for me. I imagine Giggles driving a red convertible, hair a wind-blown mess, speeding down an ocean-side highway on a georgeous sunny day. Couldn't tell you why, and the only link to reality is that I've got a general idea where she lives. Anyway, close your eyes and see everyone's favorite carefree "Southern Spirit".

"Finest Hour" (http://www.myspace.com/velocitygurl) by Velocity Girl

[xSamhainx]

Iron Maidens (http://www.theironmaidens.com/index.html) - Phantom of the Opera (http://www.theironmaidens.com/demo/mp3album/PhantomOTO.mp3)

All girl tribute band to Maiden, seeing them tomorrow night. Theyre pretty cool, really good musicians, but I dont like their vocalist as much as their former one, Jen. She just doesnt have the presence that Jen did. Nor that snarl or yell, man Jen looked like she'd rip off your head if you got too close!

Current Lineup doing Aces High (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkNAPJocNC8)

Old Lineup doing the Trooper (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlJKC4HIQwI&feature=related)

Jen was just more of a metal dame, the new one tries to actually sing too much. You just need to belt it out lady, sound venemous, sound raw ya know, it's metal. She sounds more like Bruce too.

And who the hell is Alex Skolnik, get off the stage! Good guitarist tho ='.'=

[xSamhainx]

Shakira Featuring Danzig "Hips Don't Lie"
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHv3qO_Y8kk)

awesome!

[dteowner]

I'm just not sure how to react to that one, Sammy.

Dense, anthemic dreampop for tonight:
"Ace Faced on the Scene" (http://www.myspace.com/guitaromusic) by Guitaro

[dteowner]

A little lighter fair for this morning:
"In Your Arms" (http://www.myspace.com/orangeyellowredsongs) by Orange Yellow Red

CU- you should scroll down and play "Shattered". I think it's an unholy marriage of Danella and Robert Smith.

[Jaz]

I recently discovered Staubkind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74xkJvGD2i4). While this track may not be thoroughly representative for their stuff, his voice reminds me of Peter Heppner's.

[Ubereil]

Gary Numan - Greatest Hits. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvzJ9Wrht1g)

I want to buy his records, but they're not avaliable anywhere (at least not for someone who doesn't have a credit card) :(.

Übereil

[dteowner]

Straight-forward fun pop music for y'all today. I don't know why these guys never really hit it big. Maybe the wide range of styles on each cd was too challenging for the masses.

"New Mistake" and "Baby's Coming Back" by Jellyfish (http://www.myspace.com/jellyfishband)

[HiddenX]

Kidnapped (http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/generique.php?id=1337) - main theme
"Die Abenteuer des David Balfour" - "The adventures of David Balfour"

[xSamhainx]

Gorgeous Frankenstein

This is Doyles (misfits) solo project, only two songs into it, and it sounds like total metal, not the punk I that I was expecting. Sounds like late-era Danzig, without Glenn, which is no surprise since it's on his evilive label and produced by him. He also runs the words together a lot too, (bad) grammatical trademark

[Jabberwocky]

Kidnapped (http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/generique.php?id=1337) - main theme
"Die Abenteuer des David Balfour" - "The adventures of David Balfour"

There was a "Kidnapped" made for TV movie (TNT network I think) not too long ago that had some good music. Wish I could find it on CD somewhere...

[HiddenX]

you have to search for Vladimir Cosma (http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/catalog/soundtrackdetail.php?movieid=25378)

Pomme Music 950662
Country
France
Format
CD
Release Date
1987
UPN
3-436949-506629

Track listing

1. Theme De David (03:17)
2. Ballade D'Alan (01:43)
3. Catriona (02:31)
4. David Dans Les Loch (02:07)
5. Lord Prestongrange (01:40)
6. L'ecume De La Mer (02:39)
7. A Travers La Lande (01:46)
8. Enleve (02:12)
9. Theme De David (02:24)
10. Catriona Triste (02:11)
11. En Fuite Avec Alan (02:27)
12. David Chez L'oncle Ebenezer (02:31)
13. La Menace Des Highlanders (02:13)
14. La Maison De Shaw (01:47)
15. Alan Breck (02:41)
16. Le Grand Voyage De David (01:53)
17. Les Roses De Dublin (03:37)
18. Ballade En Irlande (01:59)
19. Solitude D'Anthony (02:13)
20. Incertitude De Spring (02:05)
21. Valse De Paulo (01:30)
22. Anthony Et Son Pere (01:48)
23. Amour Et Deltaplane (02:02)
24. Amour Paternel (03:00)
25. Les Roses De Dublin (03:36)

[Jabberwocky]

No, unless they used the same music for both shows, that's not it. The movie I'm thinking of was made about 4 years ago. The stuff you listed was written the year I was born!

[dteowner]

The Emerald Down "Scream the Sound" cd
sound clip here (http://media.putfile.com/Emerald-down-Scream-the-sound-01-Caught-a-wave)

I'm starting to get pretty excited about Yellow Orange Red (http://www.myspace.com/orangeyellowredsongs). The more I listen, the more I like.

[curiously undead]

dte-
finally listened to that first yellow orange red track you posted today. i enjoyed it though i'm not sure if they are a band i could get into. i tend to prefer the darker and "drowning out" or "aquanotic" as i like to call it sound that comes from the more goth sounding ethereal/dreamrock/pop or shoegaze bands/songs. i enjoy the bright and happy stuff to but appreciate it more when it has more insturments that are akin to its sometimes celtic sounding roors. its kind of the reason why i never bought a sundays album until recently which i have yet to listen to and give them a fair shake. a great indie effort though and who knows in time i could get to like them. thanks for the find. have you posted the "fleeting joys" before? i saw them referenced on that page, and i know i've seen them before and may even have a comp with them on it though i can't remember what they sound like...

[dteowner]

Some folks really love the Fleeting Joys. It's a very shoegaze group (as opposed to dreampop), lots of dense noise. I'll listen when they pop up on Vertigo, but I wouldn't buy their stuff.
FJ MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/fleetingjoys)

Good comp hit the streets today. Well, I think, based on the tracks I've heard already, that it would be a good comp. Info here (http://www.shoegaze.co.uk/shoegazeforum/out-now-the-secret-garden-vol-1-cd-t2768.html)

Currently listening to the internet stream of the Cowboys game. Frickin' NFL Network games.... >:( Cheeseheads up 3-0 after their opening drive, Good Guys taking the field now.

[xSamhainx]

Middle Earth Ensemble (http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html)
listening to their Debut CD (http://cdbaby.com/cd/middleearthens)

No, they arent Tolkien-heads jamming out all dressed up as Uruk Hai and Dwarves and what not (even tho you know that wouldnt bother me if they were!)

No, their definition of "middle earth" is:
Looking at Earth from Space, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe all come together in the Mediterranean, literally meaning the "Middle-Earth".....

I saw them perform at Lestat's coffehouse here in San Diego last night, they were really good. Tho much of the metal I listen to (particularly Therion) has a lot of this type of middle eastern flavor to it, however Ive never really sat down and gave this type of music a serious listen. I was suprised how much liked it, this was a really good band!

Then out came the belly dancers.....

I also strangely enough was getting a lot of RPG vibes in this music. Seriously! I felt like I was in some sort of weird RPG cantina or something. It was dimly lit except for the performers. The ganesh cones were going, the ancient-sounding tune being played (and quite loudly over amps) by sitar, flute, drum, mandolin, etc in full swing. Bejeweled dancer writhing to the beat, glistening with sweat....

Needless to say (but I'll say it anyway of course) I think that I'll be seeing another one of their shows soon, I need to turn some friends on to this one. I frequent a couple of the local coffeehouses they regularly play at, just have never been at the right place and time I guess.

[dteowner]

Obscure Aussie for today courtesy of Vertigo, reminds me quite a bit of Cocteau Twins:

"Close" (http://www.myspace.com/tegannorthwood) by Tegan Northwood

@magerette- looks like she's a horticulture meister, perhaps you'll understand what she's talking about at the end of her bio blurb

@sammy- your taste has gotten nearly as scatalogical as Jazzy's, not that that's a bad thing. Medieval chamber music, bellydancing, and death metal. The funny thing is that you can pluck out some common threads that connect it all on a consistent spectrum.

[Jabberwocky]

I've always enjoyed Middle Eastern music Sammy. Have you tried Sarah Brightman's album "Harem"? http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B00008W2QZ/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/002-0707511-1274444?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img
It's not nearly as authentic as what you were describing (which sounded awesome btw) but there are some nice middle-eastern flavors there.

Perhaps more authentic would be Loreena McKinnits dual disc "Live in Toronto" album. There are some nice live set middle eastern pieces on that. http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B00000JWMI/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/002-0707511-1274444?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img "Marco Polo" is one I had specifically in mind... I can almost see the belly dancers now...

[xSamhainx]

I'm a Sarah fan, but Ive been outta the loop for a long time w/ her, I dont have that release. Thx for the referral, just ordered it used!
I have pretty much all her stuff, Time to Say Goodbye is such a great cd, gonna throw it on now since I'm prolly gonna be up all night in a weird candlelit black and white tv w/ no sound going twilight zone (went to bed after work w/ a migraine). Went down and chilled in the jacuzzi for a while w/ some unknown half-corked dames that were hanging out in there topless (i love california!), so I'm pretty mellow and 'time to say goodbye' should hit the spot. Water must have been 120 degrees in there! I'm like feeling valium'd out, yet I cant imagine sleeping.

Never done the Loreena Mkennit thing, I have a friend who really likes her but Ive never given her a shot yet. There's some artists I just am saving for later ina way, she's one of them.

[dteowner]

Following up on the medieval/middle eastern thing, I'd offer up Dead Can Dance (http://www.myspace.com/deadcandance). Lisa Gerrard's solo stuff (http://www.myspace.com/lisagerrard) might be an even better fit.

[curiously undead]

i saw dead can dance for the first and only time at the hollywood bowl a couple of years ago. it was an amazing experience as it was one of the only shows on that tour that they played with a full orchestra. what sucks is though it was never released officially like the other ones because the la symphony wanted far too much money to make the selling of the recorded concert viabale...damn shame.

oh and even though that was far from my first time in la, it was my first time riding on the la subway. what's weird is many people living in la don't even know there is one, and riding on it was like riding on a train in a post apocolyptic movie it was so desolate:)

i would recommend this song (always played as a 2 parter) i can see/american dreaming which we may be playing at my wedding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CclpK9yQFzk

plus i've always liked this song (the carnival is over)...but listening to it near the beach adjacent to the santa cruz boardwalk during stormy weather...unforgetable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtNFQ7RJbaQ&feature=related

[curiously undead]

oh and for a really great sounding celtic rock band you should try and look up "the moors" they had a great album released on CvB records back in the late nighties. one of a number of stellar boston bands. just found a video, didn't even know they had any!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yLcyPOHI6M
here's their myspace page as well; had no idea they were still together.
http://www.myspace.com/80965155

[Jabberwocky]

Following up on the medieval/middle eastern thing, I'd offer up Dead Can Dance (http://www.myspace.com/deadcandance). Lisa Gerrard's solo stuff (http://www.myspace.com/lisagerrard) might be an even better fit.

Lisa Gerrard collaborated with Hans Zimmer for the soundtrack to the movie "The Gladiator." It's an excellent soundtrack.

[dteowner]

New tunes up at the Titania (http://www.myspace.com/titaniatunes) MySpace page, including a really good unreleased instrumental track.

I just can't get enough Orange Yellow Red (http://www.myspace.com/orangeyellowredsongs)! I wish they'd get on the stick and release a cd.

[xSamhainx]

The Nightmares (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=156938571) - Bloodfeast

cool song, I like this band. Low fi garage horror-ish punk, theyll be playing here the 15th with another cool band, Deadbolt (http://www.myspace.com/officialdeadbolt). Deadbolt is pretty weird too, but totally different, theyre like some twisted Johnny Cash/Screamn Jay/rockabilly/surf/Cramps mixup or something. They sound pretty cool tho, I cant wait to see them tho theyre on a really bad night for a show

[txa1265]

Snow day today ... so we had the Holiday Music XM Radio channel on Direct TV all day ... we'll be sick of all that music *well* before Christmas ...

[dteowner]

Isn't that sort of thing outlawed by the Geneva Convention, Mike? BAH HUMBUG!

[dteowner]

HEY CU!!!

Danella goes solo! Listening to the first tune right now, not bad.
http://www.myspace.com/danellahocevar

edit- and they're all downloadable at the moment

[magerette]

Just caught David Gilmour live at Albert Hall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga1ni5XGh00) on public tv--very nice--(with some back up from Graham Nash, Dave Crosby, and David Bowie--and a man who played alternating solos with a sax and bass sax around his neck.)

A walk down the psychedelic crazy pavers of memory lane. Some of those liquid guitar solos made the hair on the back of my neck vibrate... :)

[dteowner]

That clip's a good example of the smoother face of Pink Floyd that I don't mind. Gilmour is a great artist. Much better than the abrasive Roger Waters stuff.

Is that Bill Clinton on sax? ;)

[curiously undead]

THANKS SANTA DTE!
listened to the first 3 and thouroughly enjoyed them. can't wait for an album to be released! unfortunately for some reason you have to be a myspace member now to download songs?!?! i think not.

good track magerette-i never really have listened to pink floyd much at all. but when i have its always been enjoyable. one of those laser light shows is on my list of thing to do before death comes a knocking.

[dteowner]

It's a calling, CU. Some people just know their lives should be dedicated to spreading the Waze of the Gaze. :please:

Decent song, but what a soaring chorus...

"Roll Down" (http://www.myspace.com/saturnahq) by Saturna

(sounds like they may be a one trick pony)

[Eliaures]

Stax 50th Anniversary compilation. Memphis soul, good stuff.

Les Paul and Mary Ford: The Best of the Capitol Masters.

Also pulled out my old Ramones albums since I'm in my first year of guitar and that stuff is pretty easy to play by ear.

[dteowner]

How about some classic Kinks:

"Predictable" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fQOd43UVak)

[Gig]

I just love this song.

Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMn7Ysn-gHY) -- Fergie

[dteowner]

Aw, Gig, you're such a girlie girl... ;)

Continuing my not-even-close-to-shoegaze mood:
"Love Rears Up Its Ugly Head" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxjo28Jmy_c) by Living Colour

[Eliaures]

Modern Industry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksEySF03u9U) by Fishbone and One Step Beyond (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0sVcWbqpug) by Madness never fail to pick me up.

[magerette]

Just discovered the "additional content for registered users" page at The Witcher site, and I'm listening to the four MP3's they've got available. This is my fave ( off youtube):

Rootwater - "Born again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HislA9bJ1xg)"-
The other three:
Beltaine - "Bring to the Boil"-quite the medieval sound
Skowyt - "Running away"-sounds like an american band here? good cut
Lal - "They want to Suck" and they do--give it a nine on the creepiness scale.

[dteowner]

How about some upbeat dreampop with some tasty vocal harmonies?

"Get On Me" (http://www.myspace.com/thebrotherkite) by thebrotherkite

[Asbjoern]

Well, here are some songs and albums that I've been listening to recently:

Samamidon has a very beautiful folk song on his MySpace-page (http://www.myspace.com/samamidon). It is called "Tribulation". And I recommend it deeply.

Then there's the great pop song (http://www.myspace.com/feist) by Feist called "1234". It's quite catchy.

Albumwise I've been listening a lot to Beiruts recent album "The Flying Club Cup". "A Sunday Smile" (http://www.myspace.com/beruit) is perhaps the best song off the album even though the whole album is fantastic.
They've created videos to all the songs from the album, which can be seen here (http://flyingclubcup.com/spip.php?rubrique1). Try picture #1.

Have I forgotten something? No, I guess that's that.

[Jabberwocky]

Just discovered the "additional content for registered users" page at The Witcher site, and I'm listening to the four MP3's they've got available. This is my fave ( off youtube):

Rootwater - "Born again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HislA9bJ1xg)"-
The other three:
Beltaine - "Bring to the Boil"-quite the medieval sound
Skowyt - "Running away"-sounds like an american band here? good cut
Lal - "They want to Suck" and they do--give it a nine on the creepiness scale.

Yes, my thoughts exactly on Lal! :lol: I also didn't like Skowyt because it's not my type of music. Rootwater on the other hand rocks! And the Beltaine bit is also very cool.

[dteowner]

dream pop on shrooms, dudes and dude-ettes!

"Across the Wire" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n3EkDze510) by Blue States

[Gig]

Not sure why, but this is Gig's theme for me. I imagine Giggles driving a red convertible, hair a wind-blown mess, speeding down an ocean-side highway on a georgeous sunny day. Couldn't tell you why, and the only link to reality is that I've got a general idea where she lives. Anyway, close your eyes and see everyone's favorite carefree "Southern Spirit".

"Finest Hour" (http://www.myspace.com/velocitygurl) by Velocity Girl

Aww... that's like the sweetest thing ever dte... thank you. :hug:

[dteowner]

Not quite sure what I'd call this. Catchy, certainly... ;)

"Orbit" (http://www.myspace.com/lostpatrol) by The Lost Patrol

[dteowner]

Some 4AD britpop goodness from back in the day:

"Dizzy" (http://www.myspace.com/hunkpapamuses) by Throwing Muses

[dteowner]

Noticed that Ether Aura put up some Christmas tune-age and couldn't resist sharing:
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas" (http://www.myspace.com/etheraura) by Ether Aura

[Jabberwocky]

TV on the Radio: Wolf Like Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUB1xSAAADk

This isn't shoegaze but somehow I think you will like it dte...

[dteowner]

Couldn't quite get my ears around the vocals, Jabber. Could have been a mood problem, though.

Goth for me today:
"How It Came to Be This Way" and "A Waiting Time" (http://autumn-us.com/discography.htm) by Autumn
(it's sort of a mandatory one-two punch off the Hating Tree cd...track one sets the table and track two snarls right thru ya in the pre-chorus)

[Jabberwocky]

Hmm.. the music reminds me of a couple of forays into the Goth world that The Cure did, which is a good thing, but I just couldn't get into the vocals. I'm like Sammy - When it comes to female vocals I listen for ones that could summon an angel and a devil all at the same time^^... This to me wasn't feminine enough.

[dteowner]

Yeah, Julie's got a very strong, operatic voice. Not much silk to go with the steel. Can't do linkies from work, but you might take a spin with "Cold Sea" by Autumn's Grey Solace. Pretty sure it's on their Myspace page.

[dteowner]

Autumn's Grey Solace linkie (http://www.myspace.com/autumnsgreysolace)
(it should be noted that "Cold Sea" isn't really typical of the band, which is pretty obvious if you try any of other tracks)

Silver Screen (http://www.myspace.com/thegreateststorynevertold) for me today. He's only got one track from the cd up and unfortunately I'd say there are 2 or 3 that should have been picked over "Something to Prove", but I guess ya get what ya get.

[Jabberwocky]

Okay, now you're talkin' dte... Cold Sea is a good track, and I liked the other samples too.

Been listenin' to A Fine Frenzy (http://www.afinefrenzy.com/)today.

[dteowner]

We'll call it even, cuz AFF is pretty solid.

Hmmm, how about
Scarling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoB_tVFCrEk)
Claire Voyant (http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B000055ZDQ/ref=pd_krex_dp_a)
"Write in Water" by Love Spirals Downward (http://cdbaby.com/cd/lsd7)

[Jabberwocky]

Uh.. the first link leads to a Full Metal Alchemist song. Was that the intent? 'cuz it was good nonetheless.

The second two linkies I really liked. Trying to decide now which one is purchase-worthy. :meditate:

[Cm]

Grab them both if you can. Those are on my top five list and have been for ages. I had to buy a second copy of CV a year or so ago until I got a good rig.

[Jabberwocky]

I just put a bid on the Claire Voyant album. Can go too crazy as I have some other albums on my need to purchase list, and I just spent a grand on my race car.

[dteowner]

Uh.. the first link leads to a Full Metal Alchemist song. Was that the intent? 'cuz it was good nonetheless.Strange. For me, it links to a Naruto fan video that uses Scarling's "Bandaid Covers the Bullet Hole" tune for the soundtrack. That's where it was supposed to go. Is that not what you're getting?

I tried the Full Metal Achemist link (it was in the related videos box). Different cartoon, same Scarling song. Perhaps FMA is the cartoon?

Edit 2: Did you chase "Time and the Maiden" or their self-titled debut? I think cm owns the latter, which is a little less electronic and (IMO) a bit better. Of course, T&tM has "Blinking Tears", which is worth the price of admission all by itself (the Amazon clip for that track is criminally worthless).

[dteowner]

Grab them both if you can. Those are on my top five list and have been for ages.Now, now, it's only been a few years since some nutjob introduced you to them. :bow:
:D

[xSamhainx]

Smiths - Louder than Bombs

On a big Smiths/Morrissey kick lately.

[dteowner]

You could certainly do much worse, Sammy.

More britpop than gazer, but it still caught my ears today:
"Light My Way" (http://www.myspace.com/shooteronmyspace) by shooter

[Alrik Fassbauer]

Land of Confusion by Genesis from the new Live album.

[Cm]

Yes Dte and I am still in love with them. ;)

[xSamhainx]

Still doing The Smiths

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, Shoplifters of the World Unite, Sweet and Tender Hooligan... good times.

I do often have to skip what is, to me, the saddest song ever composed - Asleep (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQpLt_nQ5Y)

It just nukes me every time without exception, I'm suddenly morose and sullen, for hours. Even if I'm in a relationship and not feeling particularly lonely, if I'm content and feeling well, doesnt matter. It's about being tired, so tired of it all, the world, feeling as if youre truly on your own and not able to face it any more

there is another world
there is a better world
there must be....

Man, those three lines, a final lament of desperate hope. I wonder how many people have swallowed a bottle of pills and a fifth of gin to that song.

[Jaz]

Sonny made me listen to this track (http://www.rashni.de/video.html) all day long... for two days now. He loves the video which features an animated Indian transvestite. Well, you *do* get used to the track, you know... ;)

[Jabberwocky]

Strange. For me, it links to a Naruto fan video that uses Scarling's "Bandaid Covers the Bullet Hole" tune for the soundtrack. That's where it was supposed to go. Is that not what you're getting?

I tried the Full Metal Achemist link (it was in the related videos box). Different cartoon, same Scarling song. Perhaps FMA is the cartoon?

Edit 2: Did you chase "Time and the Maiden" or their self-titled debut? I think cm owns the latter, which is a little less electronic and (IMO) a bit better. Of course, T&tM has "Blinking Tears", which is worth the price of admission all by itself (the Amazon clip for that track is criminally worthless).

Oops... yeah, that's what the link lead to... I didn't see any reference to Scarling, and I thought Full Metal Alchemist was a group, but you're right, it's the name of the anime.

I just won the Claire Voyant album - Time and the Maiden for $7.

[dteowner]

I think you'll be quite pleased. Skip right to "Blinking Tears" and just let it wash over you. Beautiful, haunting, yet anthemic. Then you can go back for the whole experience. Do you know if you got the original TatM or the reissue? I think the reissue had a few extra tracks but no remastering, but I'm far from certain.

I ought to buy those cds some day. I've got a handful of MP3s and a rare OOP sampler from back in the days of MP3.com, so I'm not missing too many tracks, but I ought to fill out the collection.

[Eliaures]

I used to hate anime music, it was so cheesy. Though I love Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2, the music is abominable. Boy has it gotten better since the 90's.

Tank! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Len7waw5Pbo) by Yoko Kano and The Seatbelts from Cowboy Bebop

Rise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waJe4PwW4wo)by Yoko Kano from Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex

Ride on Shooting Star (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5NsQP4hgx4&feature=related) by The Pillows from FLCL

Hare Hare Yukai (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uH8a6Sra0&feature=related) by Aya Hirano from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

[Jabberwocky]

I think you'll be quite pleased. Skip right to "Blinking Tears" and just let it wash over you. Beautiful, haunting, yet anthemic. Then you can go back for the whole experience. Do you know if you got the original TatM or the reissue? I think the reissue had a few extra tracks but no remastering, but I'm far from certain.

I ought to buy those cds some day. I've got a handful of MP3s and a rare OOP sampler from back in the days of MP3.com, so I'm not missing too many tracks, but I ought to fill out the collection.

I think I got the one with the extra tracks - I'm a sucker for bonus tracks! :)

[dteowner]

A little nearly-a-super-group throwback today:
"Punish Me with Kisses" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kBuIispwjE) by The Glove

[HiddenX]

The Hooters - Johnny B. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqNJ7lGI-Gk)

Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq2RXSboWMs&feature=related)

The Sisters of Mercy - More (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDuW3NvjqJY&feature=related)

Veruca Salt - Seether (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AI95BVkiW0)

Veruca Salt - Volcano Girls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0HjzD_GiaQ&feature=related)

Kreator - Tormentor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i0thzaX_j8)

[Ubereil]

We'll watch 'em burn! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T7c-KK03ts)

Übereil

[dteowner]

Several good ones, there, gents. Veruca Salt hosted 120 Minutes when "8 Arms to Hold You" came out and said the video for Volcano Girls was a painful experience. I guess the walls they were bouncing off weren't all that terribly soft. I've got that Suede album on cassette somewhere. Although I bought it on the strength of "The Wild Ones" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dzNBQq96M), it turned out to be a decent album.

Man, I miss 120 Minutes. I used to tape it when they moved it to midnight Sunday night. I was exposed to so much wonderful music by that show...

[Eliaures]

Oh thanks! It's been ages since I've listened to Seether. Great song.

Stuff I'm always listening to since these are my favorite bands and IMHO, some of the greatest ever.

The Clash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXfaxEaPOjw)

X (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBBWt2aZt_w)

Los Lobos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tao8rbrnfbc&feature=related)

[txa1265]

Miles Davis - Complete On the Corner Sessions (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Corner-Sessions-Miles-Davis/dp/B000TLMWMO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1199212695&sr=8-1)

Another truly excellent box set ... but this one is definitely more 'for the fans' than the 'Bitches Brew' or 'Cellar Door' sessions boxes ...

[HiddenX]

X is cool ->

White Girl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W35e_ztm3-I&feature=related)
Devil Doll (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-p_kgA0VUo&feature=related)

[dteowner]

Poor Mike just keeps soldiering on amongst all us heathen popsters. Ya gotta respect that. I'll admit I was a little surprised with that one, Mike. I was expecting the whole thing to sound like "Ife" and "Rated X", which isn't really a good thing for me. "Billy Preston" was nearly listenable! ;) Even tracks like "The Hen" and "Mtume", which are pretty busy, have enough, ummm, intent (?) that they have some flow.

[dteowner]

I almost put up Marine Time Keepers, but I think I've done that one before, so how about this little Japanese gazer gem:
"Thursday" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8paDhfGQH4E) by Asobi Seksu

[Kelvorn]

I just finished listening to a lot of albums that I got in 2007 so I can make my annual "Top X music of 200X" list. Anyways, here are the 7 albums that ended up on my 2007 list.

1. "Mirrored" by Battles
2. "Ire Works" by The Dillinger Escape Plan
3. "23" by Blonde Redhead
4. "Everybody" by The Sea and Cake
5. "Let's Stay Friends" by Les Savy Fav
6. "The Con" by Tegan and Sara
7. "Wincing the Night Away" by The Shins

[txa1265]

Poor Mike just keeps soldiering on amongst all us heathen popsters.
Hehe ... this is all about sharing, isn't it? Can't say I've bought anything based on the thread, but I have heard plenty of new stuff :)

[dteowner]

Mrs dte is the hair metal freak, but there were a couple bands back in the day that I liked.

"You're in Love" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqwZOPNig0Y) by Ratt

[Jabberwocky]

I hope Mrs. dte has a soft spot for Queensryche. They were my all-time favorite hair-band!

[xSamhainx]

Oh yes, Operation Mindcrime FTW!

[dteowner]

Queensryche wasn't cute enough to attract Mrs dte, but I did enjoy their work.

[txa1265]

Well, after another few trips through 'On the Corner' (about 7 hours of material inthe box set) ...

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (http://www.amazon.com/Maggot-Brain-Funkadelic/dp/B000AXWV40/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1199364862&sr=8-1)

Seminal funk-rock stuff ... but like most stuff that was 'ahead of its' time' 35+ years ago, it hasn't aged all that gracefully ... still some badass stuff!

[dteowner]

Heard this one on Vertigo tonight. Very Cure-ish with some extra reverb thrown in for good measure. Smoother vocals than Fat Bob, too. ;)
"The Tears of the World" (http://www.audiostreet.net/artist.aspx?artistid=9756) by fragile

[narpet]

I took my wife's car to pick up dinner tonight and she had U2: The Unforgettable Fire in the CD player. I listened to it, which brought back a lot of fond memories of when I was in college in the 1980's... many of which are quite "hazy" ;)

[Geist]

Ensiferum. I'm a sucker for Finnish symphonic/folk/epic metal.

[xSamhainx]

Still rockin out to the morose croonings of Morrissey this morning, although I dont like his solo stuff half as much as his Smiths stuff

[dteowner]

I've actually got a couple today, but we'll just go with one for now and save the other for later. I've wanted to share this one for quite a while, but I never could find it. They finally put it up on their Myspace page. Special bonus-the band has made this tune available for free download. Good, anthemic shtuff, much more poppy than my usual offerings!
"Our Secrets" (http://www.myspace.com/helenstellar) by Helen Stellar

[Sir Markus]

Recently I dug through my CD collection and started to listening to 3 that I haven't had out for a while; they're old but pretty good. Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies. It's one of those records that grow on you over time. A little like Pink Floyd. Amazing, layered production. Luna - Penthouse. Again, excellent production values. Simple 4 piece band that would have been huge had grunge never came to be. And The Jesus and Mary Chain's Honey's Dead. Not good from beginning to end, but about 8 songs that are pretty amazing.

*Oh and regarding Lazer Guided Melodies, just in case anybody decides they want this one, make sure to get the CD version with all songs indexed; the newest release has the songs bunched together in 4 'suites' that each contain, I think, 3 songs. So if you want to listen to a particular song, you have to fast forward to get to it. A pain in the neck. Why they did this on later pressings, I have no idea.

http://www.amazon.com/Lazer-Guided-Melodies-Spiritualized/dp/B000003RSB/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1199872624&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Penthouse-Luna/dp/B000002HJ2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1199872592&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Honeys-Dead-Jesus-Mary-Chain/dp/B000FFJ830

[txa1265]

Listening to Sky 2 - classical guitarist John Williams (not the film composer) formed a classical-rock fusion unit in the late 70's and produced some cool stuff. Love this one, and have augmented it (on my iPod) with their wonderful reading of Sati's Gymnopedie #1.

[dteowner]

I ended up dumping Lazer Guided Melodies. It just never grew on me at all. I'm not sure how much "later" really applies as far as "later pressings"--I got my copy years ago and it was already set up as 4 tracks.

JAMC is sort of a bad situation for me. While I respect their pivotal role in the whole scene, I just don't like their stuff. I've tried, but it just ain't happening. I've got the same problem with Ride.

[Bartacus]

The house of the rising sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYeehuuharg&feature=related)

[Ubereil]

Megadeth - Rust in Peace. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrKGhQUpWA) God, I love that album. It's allmost like Iron Maiden, only much better.

Übereil

[Jabberwocky]

@dte: Tried to hear "Tears of the World" since you mentioned it was reminiscent of the Cure, but for some reason it wouldn't play.

Speaking of Queensryche, I did listen to Operation Mindcrime II the other day. When I first heard the album I was dissappointed, but trying to top the first Operation Mindcrime is pretty much impossible anyway. After listening a few times the second has really grown on me. Plus once you understand the idea each song is trying to convey, it comes together well. I think Hostage, and The Hands (http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B000E1ZBHM/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/104-7418120-8419144?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img) are two of the best songs Queensryche have ever written. The rythym of both is just awesome!