Now I'm a rocker, don't think there's many of you who don't know that, but the blues always set me free. So I'll try to stay away from those two styles, but no promises. Like I said, I'm really tired.. and cranky, so zip it with the comments.
Let's start with Classical. Yeah, I said it. Now I don't know shit about Classical music for the most part, just a few pieces here and there. This piece is one I first heard a long time ago when "the other" would play it non-stop as he conducted an imaginary orchestra. Oh hell, we've all done it. It's been used for commercials, the Olympics, anytime you need a grand statement. The entire piece was derived from the poems of Benedictine monks in the 11th or 12th century. By the way, most of the poems were a little... erotic. Fun times. Written by Carl Orff, this is one piece of it, don't ask which piece, I'm to tired to go any further with it. Let's just say it's one of the better know sections of the composition.
Carmina Burana
Jazz, not my strong suit. But older Jazz I like. A little something from 1959. Miles Davis.
"So What"
A little country, not old country, but not new country either. Sometime during high school, I got into Kris Kristofferson. Then I got a bunch of my friends into him as well. That guy with the rough voice, who sounded like at age 30something, he had inhaled the fires of hell. Great lyrics and back in the day, not too hard on the eyes. From the album The Silver Tongue Devil and I, an album I may have played the grooves off...
"Lovin Her Was Easier"
Metal, or as far as I usually get into metal. Def Leppard. If they come on the radio, I won't turn them off, but I'm not playing them at home.
"Bringing On The Heartbreak"
Last up, a little country rock. It's fairly new, by an artist I interviewed this year, You can read it here on MusicStarUniverse.com. It's rocking, got some great licks, and is sexy as hell. From the album, The Road Ain't Long, Mr. Dee Rock.
Don't have a video, but take a listen to the audio.
"Ripples On The Moon"
Thanks for the extra curricular workout Jen. Enjoyed tonight's exercise.
Stunning piece on the classical and I think one of my favorites on the Def Leppard. Jazz is another area not in my comfort zone, but Miles Davis is an exception.
ReplyDeleteThe entire Carmina Burana is stunning. I should probably have included the entire composition, but I really was exhausted last night and not thinking too well. Thanks so much for stopping buy.
DeleteThat entire Miles Davis album is a true classic. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've played it over the decades. Kris Kristofferson was a tremendous songwriter. His songs were performed by so many artists it was amazing. Perhaps "Me & Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin is one of the most well known. Him and Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings supposedly all lived together before they hit the monster success they did, and were really the original outlaws. Well done and Good Stuff!
ReplyDeleteYes, Bobby McGee is where everyone found out about Kris and his songwriting. Kinda like Dolly once Whitney took "I will Always Love You' to the stratosphere. Would have loved to have been a fly on the wall with those good ole boys back in the day. Thanks very much Rich.
DeleteI would pick Def Leppard as my discomfort....not into heavy rock! Would be a Miles Davis listener!
ReplyDeleteFor brief periods I can take metal or jazz, but definitely not my comfort zone. Thanks Michelle.
ReplyDeletebeautiful playlist
ReplyDeleteclassical, Miles, Kris, and Leppard before they started to suck.
One of my favorites this week
aw Lance, but you didn't comment on my country rocker... I'm telling Deana. Thanks man.
DeleteI really don't know much about Jazz, but I know I can listen to Miles Davis all day!
ReplyDeleteMiles is like Jazz 101. Easy to start out with and a good way to jump into the pool. Thanks for popping in.
DeleteLove the classical selection!
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie, I really should have put in the link for the full piece. If you are interested, here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEllLECo4OM
DeleteClassical and Def Leppard? That, alone, is enough for me for the whole day. Sorry you're tired and cranky - hope today is going better!
ReplyDeleteIt is better. Thanks Kristi, sleep is a good thing.
Deleteyes i did&still conduct the imaginary orchestra,behind that I play air guitar to Sabbath&Deep Purple among others.(multi talented i am).Knowing you on the jazz selection thought maybe J Coltrane and or K Burrell.Get some rest girl :)
ReplyDeleteSleep is for wimps.
DeleteHey! I was looking for that song! (the Orff piece) a staple of horror movies! And good in the the 'giant chorus' class of choral music. I love that shit.
ReplyDeletefunny thing, the Miles (which I recognize as giant-of-the-genre) I have to work at harder to enjoy than the other picks, including the Classical
Interesting. I posted a link to the entire Carmina Burana in one of the previous comments. It really is a strong and absolutely wonderful piece of music.Throw in that it's all dirty poems, it's perfect. Thanks Clark.
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