David's post here got me wondering what do you all listen to? My own tastes probably couldn't be more eclectic... These days I generally listen to classical music, mostly opera. My favourite singer of all time is the singer/actress Deanna Durbin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQYjcf0qu4 I'm also a fan of the old movies where they suddenly burst into song for no apparent reason My favourite decade for music was the 50s which I love despite it being before my time, not just the rock and roll but the sentimental stuff too, as well as acts like the Lennon Sisters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UwXdEfkQpQ I'm a huge fan of Connie Francis, who could and did sing pretty much anything. In the 60s I was and still am a Seekers fan, but you'll also catch me listening to Hendrix and Janis Joplin. My biggest dislike is probably 70s soul music! My favourite current singer is the opera singer Anna Netrebko...
What I listen to is very little. But what I like - well, it's easier to say what I don't like: Modern Jazz and almost all Country and Western save a few songs by Johnny Cash, especially 'Hurt' , which is not his usual style. There must be many categories of music that are special to many, not least that music we heard when growing up as small children and that we heard through our teens, some humourous, some purely nostalgic. Then in later years the classics reach our ears in an almost relief from the monotonous thumping noise that passes for something, though mostly to dislodge fillings. My childhood is landmarked by two old 78's that used to get put on the gramophone quite regularly: Phil Harris with 'Woodman, Woodman Spare That Tree' and the 'Dark Town Poker Club' on the other side - wonderful! The other is a monologue followed by song from Johnny Standley - 'It's In The Book' . I never saw it as a send up of the Happy Clappy preachers of the fifties, but it fits perfectly, though it was the words that had me laughing as a five year old. Then came the Beatles and all that went with them, nostagia music for me, but some really good stuff came out during the sixties including the Beach boys Pet Sounds album. Then comes folk music. For me songs that tell stories of hard work and heartbreak are high on the list of favourites. Rhythm and Blues from the Southern States always hit the spot too; John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, and many more I can't remember the names of. Quite like Cajun too. Irish Sean Nos singing amazes, as does the skill playing Uillean Pipes. But some of the spine tingling stuff comes from the classics; Baliero sung by soprano Netania Davrath is spell binding. Gregorian Chant, especially Miserere Mei Deus by the Sixteen is awesome. Greig's Peer Gynt suite but especially the second movement of Suit No.1. Elgar's Nimrod, and Barber's Addagio for strings. Or Philippe Jarousky's effortless control of voice in this Vivaldi Aria. And to confound it all, Red Hot Chilli Pepper's 'Can't Stop, and 'Hump de Bump', and this lot: Rammstein. Pure theatre of course, and which may have influenced or been influenced from Prodigy's Firestarter - a cracker! Mustn't forget Doris Day either - stunning! And so much more besides - including Glenn Miller. So, easier to leave out what is not liked! What am I listening to now? Well that lot for a start I guess!! PS: Definitely not the Seekers, Peter Paul and Mary, or the Carpenters
I listen to most except strange things like hip hop and rap. But the stuff I listened to in my teens is still what I mainly find myself to enjoy even today if I can choose; Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, AC/DC etc. Or Scorpions and Michael Schenker group, just to mention a few from a long array of great bands. But classical music is also a large part of the disc collection, and then mostly baroque; Albinoni, Händel, Bach and those. And some Nordic composers. And luckily we can combine those two genres . Much of the hard rock/Metal is influenced by classical music, and the best example is of course my countryman Yngwie Malmsteen! Great guitar virtuoso, and the way he used to mix in the classical components was fantastic.
Yes I like Doris Day too and on the whole prefer female singers. Patti Page was another favourite although again before my time really. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ek3eCbfqp0 They just don't make them like that anymore, much like lamps! But most of all I have a thing for good sopranos, hence Deanna...
If you want to find out who composed the first Rock & Roll music, try Tschaikowsky! His piano and violin concertos are pure r&r! Best regards, Wim
Here's a chirpy little song sung by the Ross Sisters, but it's the antics they get up to that boggle the mind! https://www.youtube.com/embed/61cY1ILv60k?rel=0&autoplay=1
Mostly classical, with a good smattering of opera, also some Blondie, Louis Armstrong and buddy holly. I also particularly like Les Mis and Phantom.
Glad I'm not alone... I'm fortunate to be able to get the live Met Opera and ROH broadcasts to cinemas on my satellite system.
I'm a fan of the Phantom, and the Stones, Beatles, Amy W, Adele, Il Divo, Amici Forever, Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffet, Queen, Alan Parsons project, Lee Kernigan, ...... , the list goes on......
It sure does: Ebba Grön, Nationalteatern, The Clash, Hurriganes, Saxon, Accept, Judas Priest, Rainbow... You name them. It's an innumerable line of good bands. And yet again: Black Sabbath!
Uuumhhhh, Dallas 1 pm, by Saxon , swiftly eased into with Gheorghe Zamfir's 'Lonely Sheperd' . . . . ... . .. pure bliss . . . .. ending with Ennio Morricone's 'Ecstacy Of Gold' & "that there 'Promentory' off of 'The Last of the Mohicans' soundtrack, is also a good one, but ya just gotta give 'Rodrigo' a try out, from Concierto De Aranjuez Adagio. ... . . . . . . you may as well be wading through a river, with this classical masterpiece .
My biggest complaint with Classic FM is their poor opera content... Whenever they play "opera" 99% of the time it will be the overture, intermezzo even the bloody interval bell before you hear any vocals and it absolutely drives me mad. To be fair Radio 3 aren't really any better on that score. Do they have to pay more in royalties if the piece contains vocals or something? If they are going to play opera then play the parts that make it OPERA not the padding... And what the hell is that trumpet arrangement of Casta diva, one of the most beautiful arias in all of opera even doing there, it's an abomination in my opinion. Rant over here's the real deal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYl8GRJGnBY
Yes, even from a considerably less than perfect recording like that it's easy to see why she was so highly acclaimed... This was from the same concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuEmJZzuG9U We are so incredibly lucky these days to have clips like this just a click or two away. Another singer and what is for me one of the most wonderful clips on YouTube, absolutely amazing performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt_sKT-nlE0
Both amazing. Callas seems full of Impish mischief, and the performance needs to be watched as much as listened to. I do not understand the what she is singing, but her movements tell much.
She certainly had an air about her... Interestingly Natalie Dessay from the bottom clip is quoted as saying that she would rather be criticised for her singing than her acting.
These days mostly Jazz/Big Band/Swing/Blues, 1920s-(early)'50s. But.. I also quite like Northern Soul, Ska, British New Wave, Classic Gothic Rock, C86/Twee pop and general 80s/90s Alternative.
First, I'm truly grateful for Spotify helping with my eclectic taste. Right now I'm listening to Shooglenifty (Solar Shears). A little while ago it was Crosby, Stills, and Nash (CSN). New age is nice when I don't want to think too much. Miss old R&B/Soul from when I lived in Chicago in the 60s and 70s.
Mike Oldfield, 1930s British and American dance band music, and British 'light music' particularly the wonderful marches composed by Eric Coates. Try www.radiodismuke.com for 24-hour nostalgia. Phil
I agree here Phil, Mike Oldfield is fantastic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BSGdX7eNn4 Elsewise I listen to all types of chilled music like JJCale (RIP) Roger Waters, Mark Knopfler and a lot of local Danish bands making nice music like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyqHFfKwlLg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjNhXGABQfs Claus C
Mike Oldfield, avid motorcyclist! Bought his first mo'bike at the age of 12, a Matchless 350 trail bike. He sold most of his collection when moving to the Bahamas. I still have his first LP Tubular Bells . Best regards, Wim
Fairly eclectic. A lot of "New Age" artists for my nerves. Tangerine Dream for when I'm thinking. Shooglenifty for when I'm working, and AfroCelt Sound Machine for the really tough jobs. I like the Baroque period the most, but most classics have a lot of appeal. Yes, I'll admit it, 70s disco and pop are in there too.
Spotify is a wondrous thing. I'm a staunch electronica listener; Boards of Canada, Kraftwerk, Aphex Twin etc. Although I'm having another roots reggae & dub phase right now. I like Slayer too, but only when I'm alone in the car.
You might like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-IWRmpefzE When listening to electronic music then I find these guys cool. Claus C
Knife Party: Phat Beatz... Just listened to some of their pieces. At the moment one of my favourites is Alan Hawkshaw: Youtube. I like much the sound of vintage 70s-80s analogue Keyboards, such as the Minimoog or the B3 Hammond Organ. The latter is equipped with a purely electromechanical tone generator, see Wikipedia. It's also worth listening the sound snippets in that article... And Barbara Dennerlein is surely the queen on that instrument: Youtube. Just look at her foot playing the pedals! And even much faster: Youtube, unbelievable!
Well im an old rockiin roller musician but i love country music too as well as lots of different genre of music.
There's an interesting hour long program on Kate Bush available through BBCi player for the next seven days - talented performer - and individually unique: The Kate Bush Story, Running up that hill.
