Posts by Sean Cruz

dustystag14 said:I haven't heard her before...

Personally, I lean toward a more moderate Oriental sound—something fluid, without all the aggressive shouting and unnecessary noise. I absolutely love the sound of the duduk, especially when it's played in those Georgian or Armenian styles; I actually used to play the clarinet, which is basically its modern descendant. Plus, back when I was doing my year of military service, I was stationed in Skopje, and I completely fell in love with the authentic local folk music there...

Duduk without the duduk:

Anyway, if I recall correctly, you've always had a soft spot for that Eastern "aesthetic"—it’s kind of your signature style, right?

Where did this sudden passion for Swahili come from? 🤔

That explains the enthusiasm. 🙂

I've always been drawn to the Orient—it's just in my blood.

It's great to see how much you've embraced this.

I feel like an outsider on this forum after being here so long. 😁

By the way, I don't think we've crossed paths before, have we? 🤔

dustystag14 said:I still haven't quite processed how good this is... check it out here:

That cover of One More Cup of Coffee - Sertab Erener you suggested is fantastic—it has such a subtle, beautiful Eastern flair to it...

Hadn't you heard it yet? It’s a stellar performance.

Personally, I've always had a soft spot for that Oriental sound. 🙂

dustystag14 said:So, it was essentially targeted psychotherapy 🙂

But the performance... It’s incredible...

The color, the flavor, the scent—it's the voice of a woman who loves deeply, with her whole heart, surrendering herself entirely to love...

She lives for love, she dies for love...

And anyone who betrays her will surely die at her hands...

Beautiful and terrifying all at once! 😁

Besides, even her stage name is intimidating:

Storm Large

True, music really is the ultimate therapy. 🙂

The woman is phenomenal, and the performance? I couldn't agree more.

This isn't an ethno song, but it's definitely an ethno-style performance, and personally, I find it much more beautiful than the original version.

dustystag14 said:It strikes me as odd that you didn't point out that next extraordinary performance.

Did you actually recommend her during that Psychology seminar? 😁

Pink Martini
Pink Martini featuring guest vocalist Storm Large performing "Before I Fell in Love with You." Before I Fell in Love with You
I watched this clip and couldn't help but think about how much soul is packed into such a short performance. There’s an effortless gravity here that most modern acts struggle to replicate. It reminds me of those late nights spent digging through old vinyl in a dusty basement in Chicago, searching for that one specific sound that feels like it was pulled straight from the earth. The way they command the stage isn't about flashy gimmicks; it's about presence. It’s raw, it’s intentional, and honestly, it's a bit hypnotic. Sometimes you don't need a massive production when the connection between the performer and the rhythm is this visceral. Just a solid reminder that authenticity always cuts through the noise.

This recommendation was intended for a specific forum member. 🙂

Honestly, I don't usually pay much attention to which thread I'm posting in. I’ve probably started drifting into even weirder topics lately. 😬

I'm glad you enjoyed the performance. 🙂

Good evening and goodnight...

Drew Lewis2 said:Well then, let us know how it goes. 🤣

Now I am honestly second-guessing what kind of updates I should even be providing. 😛

moon

Drew Lewis2 said:Ha! I’ve never had much patience for those types of bosses—always acting all high and mighty, telling everyone to get to work while they sit back. I'm not buying it. 😁

And honestly, the soap is actually good! It's definitely not something from the era of Tito. .D

At this point, the fact that the soap works is the only thing that matters to me. Besides, Tito is long gone anyway. 😛

wine

Dana Brooks3 said:🤣

I had this idea to start one too... I was imagining if we all opened our own, and since we're just "playing" around—it might as well be Disneyland 🙏
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jah 🤣

Jamie Davis9 said:Oh, please! 🤣

The one and only 😁🙂

the feeling is mutual 🙂

britney is only human 🤷

Great. 🙂

Drew Lewis2 said:this soap reminds me of home, and every time I see it, I think of that song 🤣

Now I have to buy this soap too—just so I can be reminded of you and that song. 😛

NP: .....

Jamie Davis9 said:Well, love you too. Honestly, if you want to, go for it. 🙂

Did you know Michael Jordan was born on the exact same day as me? And today marks the anniversary of his passing—or is it already yesterday
gone

To be perfectly honest, you're one of the few people on this forum I’d actually enjoy grabbing a drink with. 🙂

Michael Jordan was a titan. It's such a tragedy how things ended...

I can't exactly tell you which legend shares my birthday, though. 😁

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@Jamie Davis9/">@@Jamie Davis9: I have to admit, next time I’m in NYC, I’d much rather grab a coffee with you than deal with him. 😛 🙂

Bjork

Jamie Davis9 said:Wait, are you taking shots at me because of Jergović? 🙂 Look, I’ve actually heard him sing, and it’s just not my thing. 🙂 🤣

Oh, please. We all know you two are practically inseparable. 🙂

🤣

Drew Lewis2 said:Finally getting to hear him 😁 lovely voice

Physically, he reminds me so much of that guy from Pain of Salvation when he plays some character (and even more so when he isn't :S), plus that one performer from Eurovision.

So here he is, trying his best to be *that* guy. 🤣

Look, fair point. He is arguably better looking; I saw Bozhana live once. 😁 But you have to admit, he carries himself with more style than most women out there. 😛

Ragnar

After a long stretch of feeling pretty flat, I finally feel alive and happy today. And I just have to share that feeling.

P.S. Back in the States, there's nothing quite like soulful blues to help you process both the highs and the lows. 😛

P.P.S. I’ll admit, I had some totally unfounded prejudices about this guy. Then I actually sat down and listened to him sing. Thank goodness my bias didn't win out—otherwise, I wouldn't even realize what a masterpiece I was missing.

Jamie Davis9 said:🙄 🙄

... 🙂.

And so on...

Oh, Bekim...

quietfox38 said:Flash

Thanks. 😍

Henry Mitchell29 said:there isn't any Azra to be found... 😁

but there's still plenty to go around

Azra - the rhythm of everyday life
🙂

Honestly, this is my favorite corner of the internet... 🙂

I have those phases where I'll listen to nothing else.

Henry Mitchell29 said:Štulić - Voljela me nije nijedna

I heard it playing at the grocery store, and now I've been singing it obsessively for hours! 😵

I can't find any Flash anywhere; everything has been taken down, even on Vime, and I'm really in the mood to listen.

I’m stealing

Still...