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Jazz for aficionados
************ Yes, ignorance is true bliss, and I've always liked the happy people.*************Thanks, I think?Cheers 
Jazz for aficionados
Today's Selection:Miles davis -- Milestoneswith / Cannonball, Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe JonesA lot of talk about this one being an outstanding example of MODAL Jazz. Like O-10, I am not even sure what that means. 'Kind of Bl... 
Why does most new music suck?
***** I haven't even touched the surface and I dare say no one here has heard anywhere near the full gamut of what's been done in the past.********Very true, and another reason some people don't rush to embrace NEW music. They have not heard nor d... 
Jazz for aficionados
Short Story:Shortly after we arrived here at Ft Hood, a local DJ had a dispute with the station owners and he was fired.He locked himself in the studio and played 'Hit The Road Jack' over and over, non-stop for two days!!The craziest thing I have ... 
Jazz for aficionados
The Frogman:Very detailed and informative insights as always.When the Froman speaks, it's like getting homework from your teacher. Now I will have to listen for and count measures and chord changes and keyes. But I am determined to hear what he sa... 
Why does most new music suck?
I liked my youtube, didn't care for the others.Closed Minded? Stating an opinion is not being closed Minded. ATTACKING someone for their opinion, IS being Closed Minded. This site is rife with that attitude. I think the shrinks call it 'projection... 
Why does most new music suck?
The second video, of those most recently viewed, with violent images. Violence and music seem an odd pairing.Pop music is, or should be aimed at the young. They should have their mind on lust errr ..... I mean Love. I guess O-10 nailed it. Reflect... 
Why does most new music suck?
I discovered this song by accident. I was making a complilation disc for the threadmill and copied it from a CD. I had never heard it before it came thru my headphones. This was 'NEW' music to me until a few months ago.This song grabbed me. The fi... 
Why does most new music suck?
Chazro:You seem to be ACCUSING me of expressing a like, for the music I like, and not doing so for the music I don't like. DUH??? Guilty!Your last sentence was uncalled for. I don't know you, but then I don't know anyone on this entire site. But y... 
Why does most new music suck?
Actually, O-10 makes a lot of sense. I ahve always said Music IS History.Cheers 
Jazz for aficionados
O-10:I have the Genuis + Soul CD, but it does not include the 'my kind of Jazz' addition.Ray was a genius. He changed C&W forever, and for the better. Check out his Country and Western CD if you don't have it. I have a complete shelf dedicate... 
Why does most new music suck?
Charzo:I do apologize for having the temerity to discuss music on an audio site.Let me hasten back to the saftey of O-10's Jazz thread.Cheers 
Why does most new music suck?
The Frogman:Great post. That Mr Charzo is a ray of sunshine, ain't he? You took the words out of my mouth concerning the lack of logic in Mr Charzo's post. I think in his enthusiastic rush to attack me, he became confused. It seems as if he though... 
Why does most new music suck?
This is a good exampls of why I like these music threads. I didn't know Ben Harper performed with the blind boys of alabama. I did a little google, and found out they have a DVD out with Haper on it. Will have to get it.Was he on the 'Gospel at Co... 
Why does most new music suck?
No band or group, ever sounds as 'LIVE', as those brass bands from nawlins.Cheers