YouTube (and others...) Music Vids - Referrals

[Ducatista47]

Hi Clark,

I just got a copy of Muddy Waters " The Folk Singer " I have always been curious about the blues. Living in England I don't get much exposure to it .

If you have time, perhaps you and the others could take me on a journey.

Rich

Hi, Rich!

You picked a great recording to start with. I think the best way to deal with this is to start a new thread about the Blues. I'll post a start now and we'll see how many blues fans there are here.
Here it is: http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...907#post207907

Clark

[4313B]

I had to laugh at this quote:

I get a little embarrassed playing Renaissance CD's these days because they have dated concepts. You know - melody, chord changes, elevated aspirations -- stuff like that. - wardka

Annie Haslam - Carpet of the Sun

[Robh3606]

I saw Annie a couple of years ago. She can still sing. Well worth it.

Rob

[jblnut]

I'm a huge fan of Michael as well. It was indeed a sad day when he passed on. I grew up listening to the sounds of the Brecker Brothers as me and my friends tried to emulate them in our own high school jazz combos. I just recently bought a couple of their old records on the bay, and it's great to hear him play those funky tunes with the old band (Straphangin!) . I think he got expotentially better as he aged and I still regard his "Time is of the Essence" CD as his finest work (just my opinion).

He is greatly missed....

jblnut

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGDa2Bf9Pj0

This is related to my post in What's Playing Now http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...postcount=1133

In that post I lamented my ignorance of a great artist who lived, played and passed away unnoticed by me, despite my chronology overlapping his completely. I'm going on record as saying Michael Brecker was the most important musician since John Coltrane. He was apparently also one of the nicest men on earth. Unlike talented yet egomanical musicians like Miles, he was modest, even self-effacing. And I now realize his musical accomplishments were great indeed, not like "he plays great" but rather "greatness." In a time in history like this where the major figures in the news, entertainment, sports and politics are anything but role models and haven't actually done anything special, he stands a true hero. I honestly wish I could have died so he could have lived. Many musicians and listeners speak of this man in worshipful tones I have not encountered before in the world of music.

This video contains portions of interviews that deal with jazz played at very advanced levels versus audiences, music's and spirituality's coincident worlds, musical growth and learning in a musician's life, and other fine things. There is a reference in it to where further interview video is available.

There are 28 videos on YouTube of Michael Brecker, and a lot more out there. I encourage anyone interested in these matters to explore what this man has to offer us in these difficult times we are facing. Most of all from his music. You might like the music behind this tribute video. It is gentler than most of what he played. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdc7S_Ecevw

I have discovered some great concert DVD's. Amazon has some. I'll get some recommendations together if anyone is interested. He even played great jazz fusion in his Steps Ahead band.

Clark in Peoria

[Ducatista47]

I think he got expotentially better as he aged and I still regard his "Time is of the Essence" CD as his finest work (just my opinion).

He is greatly missed....

jblnut

I think he kept getting better too. I was coincidentally listening to Time Is Of The Essence last night. Tonight I am listening to John Coltrane's Living Space and I am coming to the realization that I love Michael Brecker's music as much as Coltrane's. That is pretty much an ultimate statement for me.

Tales From The Hudson, Two Blocks From The Edge, Time Is Of The Essence, The Nearness Of You, Infinity (McCoy Tyner Trio), In The Door (Joey Calderazzo), the Jazz Baltica concerts, anything from the Nineties on - his later work just sends me. That he died at fifty seven and Coltrane at forty seems so wrong. Imagine what we are missing. They were both blazing ahead when they were taken from us.

Lucky for music lovers like us they both recorded and performed like crazy.

Clark

PS This is incredible, but I just discovered Brecker was quite handicapped when it came to playing wind instruments. Unlike say Bill Evans, who was perfectly physically built to play his instrument, Michael had a hole in each side of his larynx. That is why his neck inflated like a balloon whenever he blew. He played through soreness, pain and difficulty his entire career.

[Ducatista47]

If you like acoustic music you might want to trip down to Big Lots and risk three dollars on this DVD. It is a documentary of sorts, a very inside look at the musical relationship between David Grisman and Jerry Garcia. Put together by Grisman's daughter, it is unusual in style and tone, all to the better as far as I am concerned. It was funny to read criticisms on the web about it not being a very well made documentary. There must be a lot of deaf, stupid film fans out there! These self appointed critics must think they are Robert Flaherty back fresh from making Nanook Of The North and Man Of Aran. Idiots. (I'm afraid I am a lifetime film fan. I have noticed most contemporary documentaries and films are polished to the point of slick. It doesn't work with the usual vapid contents. You can't polish a turd... Take a hint, people. Homicide: Life On The Street was shot hand held in Super 16. By no coincidence it was the best TV show of the Nineties.) The performances are presented pretty much in their entirety and that goes against most documentary filmmakers instincts, but it serves the subject very well here.

Enough film talk. For music lovers, this is a treasure. Just watch it and don't forget to play it through your good stereo, not your HT rig. If you like Dawg music, God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen, a bonus special feature, is as good a Jazz performance as can be found anywhere. Don't miss the Outtakes section. Jerry Who with Vassar Clemons is supposed to be funny, but it is also touching and a revealing musician's take on audiences. What a sweet soul he is. If you take to the music video of The Thrill Is Gone in the feature, the video is a stand alone special feature too. Remember, if you need another another ace, go to the dog.

I think this film is very, very special and I can't recommend it enough. I can hear Bo now wondering out loud how it took me this long to discover this delightful treasure. The best three bucks I ever spent. The playing and singing is so good it is thrilling.

Clark

[JBL 4645]

I've Been Everywhere” performed by (Johnny Cash) AKA “the man in black”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eI4BumtpfA&feature=related&

Awesome country song, by the late Johnny Cash, I like the pacing of lyrics as he tells the story of where he’s been, fantastic.

Johnny Cash Man In Black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCqpPj87ekE&feature=related

Johnny and June Carter Cash sing Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzhzCF77GDo&feature=related

[JBL 4645]

Just been watching a grand ole classic from “Queen” performed by the late, (Freddie Mercury).

Queen - Killer queen, live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1__KQZvoBpc

[Ducatista47]

I have been revisiting one of my favorite voices ever, Judith Durham. Anzacs will be saying "Of course" and everyone else will be saying "Who?" (These folks are from Ian's area in particular.) Just look this up and you will know who, and many of you will remember. Search YouTube and you will find quite a few performances. Her voice has become even better with time, and to my old man's eyes she has grown ever more beautiful to watch.

A hugely popular two minute folk-pop song in a 1968 performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ga9B...eature=related

Then try the same from 1993: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc9EJ...eature=related

And, incredibly, something else from 2003. I think she was sixty... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0bMwwFgHLo&feature=related

If Judith seems a bit sad in the 1993 performance, it might be because her husband of twenty-four years was dying of an incurable disease, and those particular lyrics must have been difficult for her at that point.

Here is her voice as a straight folk singer. Hear her sounding for all the world like a synthesis of the best of Joan Baez and Julie Andrews. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcdeQgB5rvs&NR=1 I wish I could hear her jazz work, but it is hard to find in the States. Heck, copies of her biography start at $129! She is an absolutely terrific piano player too.

The only other pop singer that I know of who's voice has held up this well is Elaine Paige. Mmm...Now I have to haul out my Dusty Springfield LP's.

Clark

PS. Possible reasons for her voice's longevity(From her website):

• She is a committed vegetarian and has eaten no meat, chicken, fish, seafood or eggs since 1968.
• Judith advocates a non-smoking, environmentally-friendly, alcohol-free and cruelty-free lifestyle.

Other Facts, just in case you thought they were a one hit wonder or some stupid pop band that got lucky:

• The Seekers were the first group in the UK at No.1 with their first 3 singles…not even Michael Jackson or Madonna achieved that!
• They were the first group in the UK at No.1 with a debut record…not even The Rolling Stones or The Beatles achieved that!
• They were the first Australian group at No.1 internationally…not even The Easybeats or INXS could claim that!
• And they were the first Australian group at No.1 in the USA…not even Little River Band or AC/DC can claim that!
• There are 12 Seekers top selling albums and over 50,000,000 albums have sold worldwide.
• They have been honoured with a commemorative set of stamps -The Seekers Australia Post Stamp Sheet: 'Australia's first-ever international pop icons - 1962-2002'

All this from a band together for only five years. For those of you who were not around for The Seekers, I can't tell you how wildly popular they were. You had to be there. My fellow hippie friends, my parents, my grandparents, all the straight people I knew - all liked The Seekers. Many still consider Judith, from the standpoint of vocal quality, the best girl singer there ever was.

[JBL 4645]

This was kinder cool pity it wasn’t uploaded on youtube in ((stereo))!

NOT DISNEY: Bel Canto Stereo Demonstration Record - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCkC0oe-N1M

[dino]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix4TNJvVk8M the next jimi hendrix

[oldsoundz]

That was cool! It also lead me to other equally cool links of some very talented young guitarists.

Fun stuff!

[JBL 4645]

Oh, this brings back some retro years from ABBA wonderfully done with the lyrics and instrumental. Why they had to split-up, they where just in their prime and had a few more great songs just begging to be heard.

While most of the videos on youtube are monaural the sounds was okay on the JBL control 5 left and right, sure brought back some memories of this group.

Take a chance on me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuB8xWeA59I

ABBA - 1980 The Winner Takes It All
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK3mVxGfzPY

ABBA dancing queen 1976
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REElUors1pQ

ABBA- 1980 Super Trouper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR6H-LfKOpk

ABBA- 1976 knowing me, knowing you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKDdaVRNGwE&feature=related

ABBA - 1977 The Name of The Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIETc5GiNNc&feature=related

ABBA – Waterloo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpUz5zXywhY

ABBA-Mamma Mia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Aft6OTrOU&feature=related

MAMMA MIA! The Movie: Mamma Mia FULL SONG! (HQ)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7rCQ1LMJvc&feature=related

[Titanium Dome]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix4TNJvVk8M the next jimi hendrix

He's very talented, and he's very young. I see lots of vids of the kid.

I sure hope his parents have a good grip on him and make him take the slow and steady path. Fame is a cruel tease, and its evil servant is the entertainment business.

Entertainers and music moguls will exploit this prodigy for all he's worth, expose him to things that he shouldn't be exposed to, then throw him away if he cracks or if another kid comes along.

[JBL 4645]

He's very talented, and he's very young. I see lots of vids of the kid.

I sure hope his parents have a good grip on him and make him take the slow and steady path. Fame is a cruel tease, and its evil servant is the entertainment business.

Entertainers and music moguls will exploit this prodigy for all he's worth, expose him to things that he shouldn't be exposed to, then throw him away if he cracks or if another kid comes along.

Also meeting the wrong crowed that does drugs is pure selfishness need I spell out.