What are you listening to Part the Third

[mikeymad]

Because reasons.

Happy Moods
Ahmad Jamal
1960

https://album.link/i/1443907095

Example:

Sad, but this helps. RIP and thanks Ahmad.

 

[blessingx]

On that note... 

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/13/1142467098/emerald-city-nights-revisits-jazz-pianist-ahmad-jamal-in-a-series-from-the-1960s 

[mikeymad]

New to me:

 

For The Sake Of The Rhyme
Madison Cunningham
2018

https://album.link/i/1455275366

Example:

I really enjoyed the blues and strong voice. And it seems that they have something to say.

It was only 25 minutes, so I moved on to the second 2018 release - much more in the acoustic side.

Love, Lose, Remember
Madison Cunningham
2018

https://album.link/i/1219398671

Example:

Added to my artist list and will check out recent releases.

[robm321]

[JoaMat]

In the wake of Sir Ahmad Roon Radio continued with...

[jose]

Daughter: Stereo Mind Game 

 

[TMoney]

New Metallica is honestly pretty good!

Metallica - 72 Seasons

[JoaMat]

[JoaMat]

[mikeymad]

Human The Double Album
Cody Johnson
2021

https://album.link/i/1582024378

Example:

I didn't have any expectations going into this one. Just listening to a pile of country albums off my list (most not worthy). And this stuck out for me. Nice dynamics and storytelling. With combinations of blues and other influences. And throw in a Willie Nelson duet, and I was good to go. Very satisfying for what I wanted. 

[mikeymad]

Rendez-Vous
Jean-Michel Jarre
1986

https://album.link/i/1027735025

Example:

Everything's fine?

Everything is fine.

It doesn't sound like it is fine Jean-Michel. 

It's fine.

Okay...    {doesn't sound fine}

 

It has been a long time since I have listened to this (decades). Spending most of my time listening to Zoolook over the years with it's audiophile goodness. Rendez-Vous has a much more ominous soundtrack feel to it. 

 

[Dusty Chalk]

6 hours ago, mikeymad said:

Rendez-Vous
Jean-Michel Jarre
1986

https://album.link/i/1027735025

Example:

Everything's fine?

Everything is fine.

It doesn't sound like it is fine Jean-Michel. 

It's fine.

Okay...    {doesn't sound fine}

 

It has been a long time since I have listened to this (decades). Spending most of my time listening to Zoolook over the years with it's audiophile goodness. Rendez-Vous has a much more ominous soundtrack feel to it. 

 

Well...let's look at "Souvenir" (from his The Concerts in China album) -- his ground-breaking trip to China from all accounts was full of joy and positive memories...so why does "Souvenir" sound so sad? 

Answer:  because he's French.  It doesn't sound sad, it sounds French.  I have this from my History Of Music professor.

Back to Rendez-Vous -- this album was also the one with the ill-fated saxophonist Ron McNair who was supposed to record his part from space...on the space shuttle, Challenger.  I think that might've flavoured the overall tone of the album.

[TMoney]

Rodrigo y Gabriela - In Between Thoughts...A New World.

As long as these two keep making albums, I'll keep listening to them! Bought tickets to see them when they come through town this summer.

[swt61]

On 4/23/2023 at 12:30 PM, mikeymad said:

Human The Double Album
Cody Johnson
2021

https://album.link/i/1582024378

Example:

I didn't have any expectations going into this one. Just listening to a pile of country albums off my list (most not worthy). And this stuck out for me. Nice dynamics and storytelling. With combinations of blues and other influences. And throw in a Willie Nelson duet, and I was good to go. Very satisfying for what I wanted. 

I don't listen to a lot of newer Country, but in the same vein I can highly recommend Jamey Johnson. Especially these albums...

[mikeymad]

Too many reasons this year:

Swing Dat Hammer
Harry Belafonte
1960

https://album.link/i/1087732644

Example:

Still in awe of that voice. 

RIP Harry - thank you... 

[Dusty Chalk]

Jean-Michel Jarre, Les Chants Magnétiques

Because reasons

[mikeymad]

The Poll Winners Ride Again!
Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Ray Brown
1959

https://album.link/i/1444008734

Example:

This Jazz is so jazzy. In the best way. Great gathering and set. 

There is still a lot of magic to be found in 1959.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

https://www.facebook.com/100057885859900/videos/128101920182593

[skullguise]

5 hours ago, Dusty Chalk said:

https://www.facebook.com/100057885859900/videos/128101920182593

That was very cool (sampled through it but will watch in full later)!  Loved that they did Swamp Thing by The Chameleons!

Edited April 26, 2023 by skullguise

[johnwmclean]

Edited April 27, 2023 by johnwmclean

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[Dusty Chalk]

Yaya Kim, a.k.a Yaya -- where K-pop meets prog

Black Nail Cabaret, Pseudopop -- where electrogoth meets prog -- really immaculate, her voice reminds me of that girl who sang with Tricky...uh...Martina Topley-Bird!  Yeah, that's it...

[johnwmclean]