Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?


I’ve enjoyed all forms of music over the 60+ years of music being the one constant in my life. My music tastes have certainly evolved over time.  I’ll cover that in another thread some day. Currently i find myself listening to jazz > 95% of the time. There is one particular artist who really speaks to me and i thoroughly enjoy each of the >270 songs he has written, arranged, recorded, and produced. Every other artist falls far short for me.
Guitarist Chris Standring lays down unique grooves in each song that can inspire (in me) toe tapping, soulful reflection, sensuality, air guitar picking, and other effects depending on the song. 
This is a personal connection I’ve developed with Standring’s music. I’ve had the opportunity to hear him play in an intimate diinner music house in Nashville the past 2 years. My wife loves his music also, which is the cherry on top!

Does anyone else have a musician who speaks to them?

ezstreams

Squeeze

Roxy Music

Chris Isaak

October Project

Beck

Moody Blues

Jimi Hendrix

Warren Zevon

Luka Bloom

David Bowie

Elton John

Alice in Chains

Joni Mitchell

Spandau Ballet

Level 42

Stan Getz

Plenty of others that aren’t coming to mind...

I agree that Mark Knopfler is always tasteful, reserved, and thoughtful in his playing. His lyrics maybe not so much.