Tune of the Day


"Blue Rondo a la Turk"  on the Two Generations of Brubeck album.  Wow.

There are many fine versions of this tune, but this one gets me dancing, clapping, fist-pounding, whatever, every time....and it's not easy to dance in, what, 9/8?  I love tunes that grow, build, develop, and move through changes.  This one just picks me up and takes me right along with it.  Great melding of jazz and rock idioms, too.  It's fun to imagine Dave Brubeck setting the groove and then sitting back to hear where his kids and their friends take it. 

You can continue exploring Dave and the kids on Two Generations of Brubeck, "The Great Spirit Made Us All".  And Chris Brubeck's rock/jazz band Sky King on "Secret Sauce".

For extra credit, give a "spin" to Chase, "Bochawa" from their last album, Pure Music.

Anyway, that's my two cents today.




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I'm taking a chance here...strollin' down memory lane.

Charlie Rich  "The Most Beautiful Girl".  If you decide to YouTube it, go for the early version. Great voice!
Big Thief  "Mythological Beauty"

I think if you give it a chance, you'll really like it.
Radiohead  "Fake Plastic Trees"

Never fails to give me chills...........
@ghosthouse ,

Either we are brothers in music or good taste in music must be contagious! Either one is just fine with me.

I’ll check out the "Weird Fishes".

BTW, how did you like the rest of "Mutations"?  "Bottle of Blues" comes to mind as a stand out.
@ghosthouse ,

You definately have a way, (good way), of describing a first listen. I do believe that your previous post....in need of another lp to complete a trilogy in addition to how or when either one of these 3 Beck lps one hears first, DOES have an affect on the end user’s relational nature of these great lps. And they are great.

Mutations was actually the very first Beck lp I ever purchased, so I may view it in a somewhat different way. I think overall, I take it in as (a whole). I’m putting on my best copy now. (that says something..)

(With "Mutations", one isn’t always ready to hear , what they hear, from one song to the next. This (may) be the reason for the title. This is one lp to explore over & over again......then you’ll be glad you did.)

Could it be his MOST complex/daring lp ever?...IMO, yes. IMO, he was at his peek here, without him knowing it. Absolute Brilliance!

Cheers!
Neil Finn "Chameleon Days"

@ghosthouse ,

(On Beck.. You make a great point that if one doesn’t have any respect for an artist, they’ll never be able to enjoy.) The enjoyment of music requires one's mind, body, and soul.

Check this one out "brother".
The Black Crowes "Wiser Time" from their lesser discussed lp "Amorica".

This didn’t have the radio friendly hooks but IMO, may be superior to their first two lps. Shows a maturity that is easy to hear. Definately worth a/another listen........
@reubent ,

I was thinking about your recommendation earlier, The Jezabels.

If you like them, I think you'll love Of Monsters and Men.

Happy Listening!
Jeff Healey Band  "Nice Problem to Have"

sorry for more than one today...could not help it..
@ghosthouse

It's always good to have an affirmation. The fact that it comes from my "brother" is extra special!

This lp was for years/decades now, I guess, a sonic treat!

Cheers!
@ghosthouse

No matter what... I love your description of the JS record!

I just put on my DCC "S/T" VanHalen..........
One more by Steve Kilbey & The Church "Reptile"!

Well worth any effort! Oh yeah..turn it up!!!
Apologies for the multiple posts here, but the music is what matters...right?

From the Hex "S/T" lp...

"Ethereal Message"...this one gives you just a taste of what’s to come... the entire lp is worthy of having each song discussed on it’s on merit> and as always..don’t forget to turn it up!