I guess he’s probably talking about $233 monthly rent—because otherwise, there's no way you're getting an 80-square-foot studio built out of Legos for that kind of money, let alone an actual apartment 😁
If we had sent The Beatles in the nineties, maybe things would be different—but honestly, we always seem to be about a few decades too late...
Nathan Murphy said:Hi there, I'd like to request a username change to Nathan Murphy
That's doable. Just reach out to Nice.
To whom it may concern,
On behalf of almost all the long-time regulars in the off-topic thread, I’d like to file a formal complaint regarding this request to change the username from Crow to Nathan Murphy. Honestly—on the specific part of the site where he spends most of his time and posts (ref: football-thread: off-topic)—absolutely nobody calls him Nathan Murphy, nor do they want to. We just know him as Crow—though for some of his closer friends here, he’s basically become Vran—and we’d really prefer it stays that way. I guess I don't quite understand why our colleague decided on such a drastic move, especially since it seems there isn't much reason for it. So, representing nearly all the veterans of the off-topic section, I'm submitting this complaint and I hope you'll take it into consideration.
I’ll admit, I had plenty of hang-ups about them because of a few hits from the 80s—but a friend of mine recently pointed me toward some of their stuff from the early 70s, and now I'm having to rethink my whole stance. Honestly, looking at that early era... they were just a top-tier group of musicians, which explains why they were so highly regarded over on the Atlantic side. If you're wondering why they earned that reputation, just watch this concert and you'll see what I mean.
Started a thread about The Cure, and someone actually suggested I give them another shot—and man, they sound incredible live. Like, world-class good. I hadn't seen them before, but Mladenović is such a killer vocalist, and the rhythm section is just spot on (if I remember correctly, Bojan is on bass and Žika is on drums)—not to mention mag, where there isn't much left to say. Those four really know how to build a specific kind of atmosphere, which really hits home during their live shows. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say they sound way better in this format than they do on their studio albums. So, tonight's plan is to watch their concert from Chicago—it's only about 45 minutes long, though unfortunately, it’s the longest clip I could find on YouTube.
Karen Ortiz said:Anyway, this performance is just incredible—the vocals and the energy are unreal 'Steamy Windows' (Live in Barcelona, 1990)
And this Bond theme is such a masterpiece too 'GoldenEye' (1995)—her appearance in the music video was just 🙏
It’s a shame I never actually got the chance to see her in concert.
I totally forgot to comment on this post, so I’ll just quickly jump in and agree with the bolded part. Based on everything I've managed to watch or read, I guess Tina is the best female live performer out there. It's honestly amazing how good she was on stage—she just completely owned it. This video is a great example of that, even if the concert itself was kind of a mess... so this is really just a small sample.
I can't say I'm surprised this band doesn't have their own dedicated thread—kind of like a few others. They were just so incredibly good. 🙏 They’re one of those groups I fell for instantly back in the day, and honestly, those feelings haven't changed one bit. I think I might eventually have to start a whole separate thread just for them—if it doesn't kill me—because Marc Bolan and T. Rex definitely deserve their own little corner of this forum.
Regarding this concert, it's pretty interesting that it was held in a venue that used to be an old swimming pool; they were actually the second band to play there after Led Zeppelin. From what I can gather in the description, this is also the only surviving professional live recording of theirs, which makes this specific copy even more precious. I don't even want to think about how many gems and moments—like Bolan using a tambourine instead of a pick during that 13-minute blowout of "Get It On"—have been lost to history forever. The rest of the setlist is mostly made up of their biggest hits, and they closed things out with Eddie Cochran's "Summertime blues," which—if I remember correctly—was one of Bolan's main influences.
I think there are several different paths that lead into the Zappin universe, and this concert is definitely one of them—one I’m more than happy to walk down. Especially when it comes to the first half, which is honestly masterful, even if the second part doesn't quite hit the same high. My only real "issue" was that he leans a bit too hard into that whole zappodelia vibe, which made it a little tougher for me to get into. But don't let that discourage you—it's seriously worth listening to the full set. In my humble opinion, it’s one of the better things I've come across on YouTube.
Since we were already talking about Roxy Music in another thread, I might as well throw one of their concerts into the mix. It wasn't an easy call—I listen to three different live sets from them (the '79, '82, and '01 versions), and honestly, they all have their own strengths. In the end, I just went with the one I find myself playing most often. This is the performance from Madison Square Garden back in 2001, which, if I remember correctly, was part of that reunion tour they did.
Sandra Robinson said:Honestly, this movie has at least three scenes that I’d rank among the absolute best ever put to film.
Take the moment where Antonio Salieri is describing the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to that monk.
"At the notary's office, it sounded like nothing at all. It started off simple, almost silly. Just a pulse, some bassoons and bassoons, sounding like a rusty old accordion. But then suddenly—way up high, an oboe, just one single note hanging there, unwavering, until a clarinet picks it up and sweetens it into a phrase of pure ecstasy! This wasn't some composition by some up-and-coming hack! This was music unlike anything I had ever heard. It was filled with such longing, such an impossible, aching yearning. It felt as if I were hearing the voice of God itself."
It’s been a long time since I last watched it, so maybe I’m mixing things up, but for me, the most striking part is that scene where Salieri is in his room at the palace working on a new piece. Especially that moment when Mozart bursts in and starts making those "minor" tweaks—just a few notes, really—that completely transform the piece. You see Salieri just standing there, frozen, watching his work turn from silver into gold.
I'm seeing Dean Dillon for the first time tonight—and honestly, based on what I've heard so far, it definitely won't be my last. I was hooked immediately by that soothing voice of his and the way he just flows through the guitar. There's no doubt one of the main reasons I fell for his sound right away is how much he reminds me of Willie Nelson. The only real difference is that Dean isn't backed by a full band here; he's performing solo with an acoustic guitar (at least for this set). When you get shows like this, intimate spots like this little bar in Florida really are the best kind of stage.
I had the same thought—kind of like with the Song of the Day, I don't think there’s much room for a real discussion to grow here.
Dennis Hall41 said:Music isn't quite as demanding as Politics or religion, but still—discussions should be steered and cards should be handed out. It hasn't happened often, which isn't really my thing. Not saying it's bad, just... not for me.
I get it, though—I guess I view the moderator role pretty similarly.
Steven Newman50 said:The thread is on hold for now, with a note that we might pick it up later. It's not that we aren't thinking about it, we just don't have better ideas at the moment. Plus, I included links to the albums themselves, so if people want to listen, comment, or whatever, they can easily find them.
Well, some good ideas were already thrown out there (I think unknown and Kvart were the first ones that came to mind), but clearly they weren't picked up. If they're interested, maybe they could pitch them again—to be honest, I forgot the specifics, but I remember them having potential.
Maybe one of them could take the lead and organize something (if they feel like it, obviously), and the rest of us will help out if needed.
Haha, thanks—but please, don't do that. I mean, can you actually picture me in that role?😁
I could definitely see my sister-in-law taking that job instead.😁
Amanda Robinson4, I’m not talking about everyone being more active on the forum just because of all the concerts—though that's happening too. I'm talking about the Album of the Week thing. I get that there are flaws here, and honestly, it bugs me when people won't bother to comment or vote—even though they always show up to suggest things. But, I guess, it's better to do it that way than not at all. Also, if you guys don't think Album of the Week should continue, then maybe we should just lock the thread and move on to something else. Song of the Day didn't really take off, but I don't see why we shouldn't try something different.
Charles Ramos4, I actually agree—I was even thinking about posting that if Vancia and Puky don't have the bandwidth—or just the desire—to keep moderating the music section, they should probably step aside for someone else. I honestly think there are plenty of folks here who’d be great at it—maybe Kvart, Baribb, Pattie Boyd, or even you, if you felt like taking it on. Because, let's be real, the way things are going right now... it doesn't really make sense to keep pushing through like this. (And look, Puky and Vancia, nothing personal at all—I think you both are great, and I'd probably say this to anyone in your shoes).
Vança, since you're hanging around—what’s the deal with this thread? Are we planning to breathe some life back into it, or is it finally heading to the archives? If there's an intention to restart things, when would that even happen? And if not... well, why not just kick off something fresh instead? Dennis Hall41 has already thrown out a few suggestions, so maybe others should jump in too if they have a cool idea. It might be worth trying to revive this PDF one more time.
It feels like a waste to let this part of the forum go quiet again—especially since activity picked up quite a bit during the weekly album.
Dennis Hall41 said:My thought—back when we first talked about this maybe a year ago—was to just pick one album at a time. Probably mostly anniversary releases from those big "best of" lists everyone knows. We could group them under a specific theme every couple of days or so, and then people can just jump in and write whatever they want. Basically, stuff most people are already somewhat familiar with. I was thinking about those recent lists from Rolling Stone. But, I don't want anyone to feel like I'm taking over; please, come up with your own ideas. The current format doesn't really work, honestly, because most people don't feel like listening to every single thing others suggest—which means they don't have much to contribute. And I tend to lean that way most of the time, I guess.
Are you sure that’s how your idea went? 😁 I suppose you're right, though I had something completely different stuck in my head—and it didn't even involve albums. Anyway, the previous idea wasn't great, so I'm hoping someone else joins in with a cool suggestion so we can pick up where we left off.
To comment on the winning album, you really only need to listen to that one, but expecting someone to sit through all 10 or 15 suggestions before they vote... well, that's asking a lot. But we've already gone over that, so I don't think there's any point in repeating myself..
quietbison86 said:I didn't vote since I didn't listen to everything—just felt like it was only fair
I mean, I'm pretty sure the vote wouldn't have gone to Cannibal Corpse anyway, maybe it would've gone to Shaka Zula, so they probably would've just split the spot
Yeah, thanks—really rubbing salt in the wound there😁
redbear12 said:Summer? Hmm. Personally, I think that should be some kind of Latin tropical vibe. It makes me think of The Blue Note, though I haven't actually sat down and listened to that album. I guess I might be suggesting an album I haven't even heard myself. Maybe something by Romeo Santos—that bachata style feels like real summer music to me. 😬
EDIT: Never mind, I'm too late😁
If I remember correctly, those guys were already winners once before.
Jason Mendoza said:And this is how much we actually worry about them 😁
🤣
Gerald Jackson48 said:I don't call them out, and I say "ocean" too, but honestly, I'm getting kind of tired of those people from the Midwest constantly making jokes—calling it "water"—and then acting all smart when we try to correct them.
Anyway, that whole "no matter how much salt is in there, it's all just water" thing... a friend of mine, also a coastal guy, came up with that during a family dinner after a pretty heavy night of drinking. A mini epiphany, I guess. 😁
It doesn't really bother me, though—it's more just funny when I hear it. But yeah, whenever I hear someone call it water, I feel this urge to chime in with, "It's not water, it's the ocean," just because it's stronger than me. 😁
I need to stir things up a bit—specifically by making waves in the ocean 😬
Edit: Gerald Jackson48, please don't tell me you guys in the Pacific Northwest just call the ocean "water," because then I might actually start worrying about you.