chashmal

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interested in exploring classical
Check out a good historical overview of various genres. Even the word 'classical' is specific. Start with so-called 'early music' and move forward. Then there is the issue of the 'classical' music of non-western cultures. 
How to listen to the Beatles re-releases?
Glad to hear that you all understood my points. 
Best driving music.
John Zorn's "Lucifer" 
How to listen to the Beatles re-releases?
Oh god yes....http://blogs.reuters.com/uknews/2009/09/07/are-the-beatles-overrated/ 
How large is your music collection?
approx. 2500-3000 LPs1500 or so CDs2000-2500 cassette tapes (lots of hiss, and more with age)100 or so DVD's3 45's1 78 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
Macdadtexas: anyone hearing Stevie Ray Vaughn for 2 seconds will respond with a 'what was THAT". In my opinion, Clapton evokes reputation before appreciation. I think people think he is the world's best guitar player simply because there has been ... 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
Eric Clapton might be the most over rated player, and musician, in history.Maybe one day he will send over a nice fat check to Freddy King's family to compensate for what he stole. 
How to tell dates of Blue Note records?
You could call Fred at JRC:http://www.jazzrecordcenter.com/ 
How to tell dates of Blue Note records?
I'm not selling mine! 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
MOST UNDER RATED GUITARIST: JEFF COTTON (Captain Beefheart's Magic Band) 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
Is there any question that Rolling Stone listmakers and writers impose their own limited bias and have no objectivity whatsoever? I always knew that, and there was never a doubt.So how can one take anything they write along these lines seriously? 
How to listen to the Beatles re-releases?
Rahsaan Roland Kirk "3 sided dream in audio color" is beatle-esque as a true influence of psychedelia on jazz (NOT a fusion, but an influence). 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Cell Lucid tenacles test 'n sleeved 'n joined 'n jointed jade pointed Diamond back patterns Neon meate dream of a octafish Artifact on rose petals 'n flesh petals 'n pots Fack 'n feast 'n tubes tubs bulbs In jest incest injest injust in feast ince... 
How to listen to the Beatles re-releases?
I just had to do it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tqbZ67CAF0Yikes 
How many Takemitsu piano recordings are there?
Thank you! I just ordered it. Looks like earlier Satie-esque material.