Showing posts with label MY MUSICAL MEMORIES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MY MUSICAL MEMORIES. Show all posts
Friday, February 10, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Friday, November 4, 2011
Pink Floyd re-releases entire musical output and more
Pink Floyd have released an "ultimate collection", including previously unreleased materials. The new release involves some real music production history which should be properly understood as well as the history of the band.
There were two Floyds- The Syd Barrett Floyd, incorporating the mercurial Barrett as perhaps one of the most underrated songwriter in UK musical history along with Nick Drake, and the hyper-successful Floyd of the Dark Side of the Moon days. Arguably, the band was more adventurous prior to Dark Side.
If you haven’t heard much of Floyd, or don’t know the historical progression, the repack (hopefully the last of far too many) will put the band’s development in perspective. It’ll also explain quite a lot about the recording techniques which at the time were considered miraculous.
There were two Floyds- The Syd Barrett Floyd, incorporating the mercurial Barrett as perhaps one of the most underrated songwriter in UK musical history along with Nick Drake, and the hyper-successful Floyd of the Dark Side of the Moon days. Arguably, the band was more adventurous prior to Dark Side.
If you haven’t heard much of Floyd, or don’t know the historical progression, the repack (hopefully the last of far too many) will put the band’s development in perspective. It’ll also explain quite a lot about the recording techniques which at the time were considered miraculous.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced popular musicians that was formed in Melbourne in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve major chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States. They were a highly popular band during the 1960s.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Alphaville were a German synthpop group which gained popularity in the 1980s. The founding members were Marian Gold [56], Bernhard Lloyd [50] and Frank Mertens [49]. The band was at first named Forever Young before changing to Alphaville.
NOT SO YOUNG ANYMORE
NOT SO YOUNG ANYMORE
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Nate Dogg dies at 41
Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale in Long Beach, gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 debut 'The Chronic.' He lent his baritone vocals to hits by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Warren G and earned a Grammy nomination for the track 'Regulate' in 1995.
DJ Skee, a disc jockey for KIIS-FM (102.7) who has a weekly show on Sirius XM satellite radio, called Nate Dogg "a master."
"He created his own subgenre," Skee said, referring to G-funk. "His legacy is as big as anyone's in hip-hop."
Born Aug. 19, 1969, in Long Beach, Nate Dogg honed his singing skills in his church's gospel choir and his rapping at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he met Snoop Dogg.
At 16, Nate Dogg dropped out of high school and joined the Marines but went AWOL after three years. After a dishonorable discharge, he returned to Long Beach in 1990 to focus on music.
He first gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 multi-platinum debut, "The Chronic," and quickly became the go-to crooner for hooks on rap albums from 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris and Fabolous. He also frequently collaborated with Tupac, as well as Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Warren G and Nate Dogg earned a Grammy nomination for the 1995 gangsta-rap track "Regulate," one of three nominations he eventually received.
After signing with Death Row Records, the singer released his double-disc solo debut, "G-Funk Classics Volume 1 & 2" in 1998.
Yet his solo career never matched the success he experienced as a collaborator. Label and legal drama at Death Row Records marred his debut effort, and his album was shelved for two years.
The release was a top 20 R&B and hip-hop album. It also contained the singles "Never Leave Me Alone" and "Nobody Does It Better," a Warren G-assisted hit.
Nate Dogg remained optimistic about his solo career, telling The Times in 1998 that he did not plan to compromise his slow, deep-voiced R&B crooning.
"I don't know how to do nothing else," he said. "If it's not broke, I'm not going to try to fix it."
"He created his own subgenre," Skee said, referring to G-funk. "His legacy is as big as anyone's in hip-hop."
Born Aug. 19, 1969, in Long Beach, Nate Dogg honed his singing skills in his church's gospel choir and his rapping at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he met Snoop Dogg.
At 16, Nate Dogg dropped out of high school and joined the Marines but went AWOL after three years. After a dishonorable discharge, he returned to Long Beach in 1990 to focus on music.
He first gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 multi-platinum debut, "The Chronic," and quickly became the go-to crooner for hooks on rap albums from 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris and Fabolous. He also frequently collaborated with Tupac, as well as Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Warren G and Nate Dogg earned a Grammy nomination for the 1995 gangsta-rap track "Regulate," one of three nominations he eventually received.
After signing with Death Row Records, the singer released his double-disc solo debut, "G-Funk Classics Volume 1 & 2" in 1998.
Yet his solo career never matched the success he experienced as a collaborator. Label and legal drama at Death Row Records marred his debut effort, and his album was shelved for two years.
The release was a top 20 R&B and hip-hop album. It also contained the singles "Never Leave Me Alone" and "Nobody Does It Better," a Warren G-assisted hit.
Nate Dogg remained optimistic about his solo career, telling The Times in 1998 that he did not plan to compromise his slow, deep-voiced R&B crooning.
"I don't know how to do nothing else," he said. "If it's not broke, I'm not going to try to fix it."
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Reggae star Smiley Culture dies during police raid.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said it will investigate the death of the musician, whose real name was David Emmanuel.
The Metropolitan Police said the force was carrying out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham at 0700 GMT.
Emmanuel, 48, was due to face trial at Croydon Crown Court next Monday for conspiracy to supply cocaine. His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer.
Police Officer reached number 12, while his other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
A Met spokesman said officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Command were carrying out an arrest warrant.
He said: "While they were at the address, an incident occurred during which a 48-year-old man died.
"Officers from Surrey Police attended the incident and it has been formally referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission."
The Metropolitan Police said the force was carrying out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham at 0700 GMT.
Emmanuel, 48, was due to face trial at Croydon Crown Court next Monday for conspiracy to supply cocaine. His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer.
Police Officer reached number 12, while his other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle.
A Met spokesman said officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Command were carrying out an arrest warrant.
He said: "While they were at the address, an incident occurred during which a 48-year-old man died.
"Officers from Surrey Police attended the incident and it has been formally referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission."
Monday, March 14, 2011
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for complex instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals. The original members were Elizabeth Fraser (vocals), Robin Guthrie (guitar, drum machine) and Will Heggie (bass guitar), who was replaced by Simon Raymonde (also bass guitar) early in the band's career.
Though formed in the post-punk and New Wave era, the Cocteau Twins tended to defy concise categorisation, and their music was a key influence on dream pop. Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that "part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping."
In 2009, the Cocteau Twins' song "Alice" was used in Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones.
Though formed in the post-punk and New Wave era, the Cocteau Twins tended to defy concise categorisation, and their music was a key influence on dream pop. Whilst the entire band earned much critical praise, Elizabeth Fraser's distinctive vocals received the most attention. At times barely decipherable, Fraser seemed to veer into glossolalia and mouth music. Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that "part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping."
In 2009, the Cocteau Twins' song "Alice" was used in Peter Jackson's film The Lovely Bones.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, December 2, 2010
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Little Feat - Willin'
Lowell George met Bill Payne when George was a member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined. They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, the Factory. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Zappa was instrumental in getting George and his new band a record contract. When "Willin'" was recorded for the Little Feat album, George hurt his hand in an accident with a model airplane, so Ry Cooder sat in and played the song's slide part. Lowell's accident is referenced on the cover art of the band's 1996 album Under the Radar. "Willin'" was re-recorded (this time with Lowell playing) on Little Feat's second album Sailin' Shoes, which was also the first Little Feat album to include cover art by Neon Park, who had painted the cover for Zappa's Weasels Ripped My Flesh.
While touring in support of his solo album in June 1979, at the age of 34, George was found dead in his hotel room in Arlington, Virginia. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a heart attack, although it is considered likely that George's excess weight, (formerly chronic) drug usage, and the strain of touring contributed to his condition.
Lowell George was respected for his idiosyncratic genius, for crafting sophisticated melodies and lyrics; writing memorable songs, and for his high production standards. He is also remembered for his exuberant, unique slide style, which featured sustained, ringing legato lines.
In August 2009, Richie Hayward announced that he had recently been diagnosed with a severe liver disease and would not be at work indefinitely.[5] A benefit concert was organised [6] and a website created where fans unable to attend could donate towards his treatment costs. Little Feat announced that their drum technician Gabe Ford would take his place.
Hayward married and was living on Vancouver Island B.C., with his liver cancer in remission while waiting on a liver transplant. Sunday July 11, 2010 Little Feat played at Vancouver Island Music Fest, and Hayward was slated to play just a couple of tunes, but once he sat behind his kit, he finished out the night, played fantastic, filling out that Little Feat sound. Hayward had intended to return to the band in the event of recovery but he sadly died on August 12, 2010 from pneumonia and complications from lung disease.
Lowell George met Bill Payne when George was a member of Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Payne had auditioned for the Mothers, but had not joined. They formed Little Feat along with former Mothers' bassist Roy Estrada and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, the Factory. The name of the band came from a comment made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Zappa was instrumental in getting George and his new band a record contract. When "Willin'" was recorded for the Little Feat album, George hurt his hand in an accident with a model airplane, so Ry Cooder sat in and played the song's slide part. Lowell's accident is referenced on the cover art of the band's 1996 album Under the Radar. "Willin'" was re-recorded (this time with Lowell playing) on Little Feat's second album Sailin' Shoes, which was also the first Little Feat album to include cover art by Neon Park, who had painted the cover for Zappa's Weasels Ripped My Flesh.
While touring in support of his solo album in June 1979, at the age of 34, George was found dead in his hotel room in Arlington, Virginia. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a heart attack, although it is considered likely that George's excess weight, (formerly chronic) drug usage, and the strain of touring contributed to his condition.
Lowell George was respected for his idiosyncratic genius, for crafting sophisticated melodies and lyrics; writing memorable songs, and for his high production standards. He is also remembered for his exuberant, unique slide style, which featured sustained, ringing legato lines.
In August 2009, Richie Hayward announced that he had recently been diagnosed with a severe liver disease and would not be at work indefinitely.[5] A benefit concert was organised [6] and a website created where fans unable to attend could donate towards his treatment costs. Little Feat announced that their drum technician Gabe Ford would take his place.
Hayward married and was living on Vancouver Island B.C., with his liver cancer in remission while waiting on a liver transplant. Sunday July 11, 2010 Little Feat played at Vancouver Island Music Fest, and Hayward was slated to play just a couple of tunes, but once he sat behind his kit, he finished out the night, played fantastic, filling out that Little Feat sound. Hayward had intended to return to the band in the event of recovery but he sadly died on August 12, 2010 from pneumonia and complications from lung disease.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Renaissance - Northern Lights
THE VOICE OF ANNIE HASLEM ALWAYS TAKES ME BACK TO RADIO CAROLINE IN THE 70'S
THE VOICE OF ANNIE HASLEM ALWAYS TAKES ME BACK TO RADIO CAROLINE IN THE 70'S
Friday, September 17, 2010
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
FOR THOSE WHO THINK THAT MICHAEL JACKSON INVENTED DANCING ...... THESE GUYS INVENTED MORE DANCES IN ONE VIDEO THAN HE EVER DID
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
OLD AND WISE - ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - DAVID PATON
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
MY MUSICAL MEMORIES
Stevie Nicks & Sheryl Crow - Gold Dust Woman - Live in 1999
God given talent .... other artists just want to play and sing your songs with you .
God given talent .... other artists just want to play and sing your songs with you .
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