This is a cool thread. Why has nobody posted anything in over a year?! Reading the start made me smile. The confusion of 21st century word-reduction. However, I dont think you need to be old in order to listen to and appreciate the records mentioned. A lot of the music I listen to was recorded before I was born, but it still manages to blow me away!
Records that made me reassess my music beliefs... well, here are some:
4 Way Street Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: I always feel like Im actually there when Im listening to this record. It has a charmingly familiar atmosphere which manages to touch your feelings in a very special way. At least it does with me. Its soothing in an almost transcendental way.
Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain Yann Tiersen: I know some might say « its just a soundtrack », but I think its so much more! I love listening to Yann Tiersens creations. Definitely one of the things Id take to a deserted island. Love the piano on Comptine d'un autre été: l'après midi »
Get Behind Me Satan & White Blood Cell The White Stripes: In my opinion these two records are like a breath of fresh air. The raw and minimalistic style plus the way they recorded the music creates a very individual atmosphere.
The Big Lebowski Various Artists: Yes, I know its another soundtrack, but this is another one Id take to the island with me. Its a great mix! Bob Dylan, Captain Beefheart, Yma Sumac (amazing voice!), Nina Simone, etc. Its an extraordinary soundtrack and record!
Z My Morning Jacket: An alternative, psychedelic, folk rock album with a very experimental jam-session-touch to it. One of my favourites which reminds me of a new interpretation of the psychedelic 60s : )
Debut Björk: The first time I listened to this record was at a friends house and it was unlike any record I had ever heard. I know it is not everybodys cup of tea, but I think it is worth trying it. Btw, the track Venus as a boy is in Luc Bessons film Léon:The Professional ;-)
Dark side of the moon Pink Floyd: One of the all-time greatest with an especially intriguing listening experience. Whilst listening to this you tend to forget where you are, because the music just grips you. Phenomenal! Another one for the island.
Horses Patti Smith: This is the first Patti Smith album I ever listened to and the first one I bought as well. It captured my full attention from the first second onward. Classic!
Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike Gogol Bordello: Gogol Bordello is a band that came as a complete surprise to me. The first time I saw them was at a festival in Switzerland and the people in the audience became their adoring slaves. In my opinion one of the greatest and diverse punk records ever made. A great mélange of punk and gypsy music with an occult touch to it. Amazing! This band definitely made me reassess my music beliefs!
And for something completely different... Vivaldis The Four Seasons and Dvořáks 9th Symphony also blew my mind. Im not all that into classical music really (maybe, because Ive never spent all that much time looking into what there is...), but these two are great! Hope they also count as records : )
Okay, this is far too long. Sorry! Seems I cant stop talking (or writing) about music. For all the music geeks out there, I can absolutely recommend www.last.fm! Its amazing and broadens your horizon of artists more than youd expect. At least it did (and still does!) for me. You should check it out!
Love & Peace!
