What are you listening to?

[mongers]

Conan the Barbarian (transcribed for Organ) - Philipp Pelster (from the Basil Pouledoris score obviously)

Sunday Mass Vibe 

A curiosity, released by the Naxos classical music label (famous for its affordable pricing).
I'll get the OST by Intrada anyways.

Daque, now that sounds interesting.

Easy to find on youtube but the CD may be found for cheap as well.

https://youtu.be/3e5eu-NMeUw

Well, ordered the re-release of the somewhat pricy 3CD official version by Intrada, as I said.

Duque, thanks for the update;for some reason I've been having trouble with my Naxos account recently.

[Savonarola]

Jeff Beck - Truth (1968)

It's amusing to see this (and later Beck-Ola) listed as a Jeff Beck album, as the lead singer was none other than Rod Stewart; (and the bassist is Ron Wood.)  At the time, though, Rod and Ron were mostly unknown.  The album is a blues-rock (and includes a couple songs by Willie Dixon) with what was, for the time, a harder sound.  The album is seen by many critics as a precursor to hard rock/heavy metal; and at points it does sound like it comes from an alternative universe where Rod Stewart was the lead singer for Led Zeppelin.  There are some oddities on the album; Rod sings a version of "Ol' Man River" and Beck plays "Greensleeves" and a variation of "Bolero."  Mostly, though, the album is a chance for Beck to showcase his virtuosity.

[The Minsky Moment]

McCoy Tyner - Horizon (1979) - collaboration between Tyner and violinist James Blake; overall it works pretty well.  Good support on electric bass from Philly-based Charles Frambrough who would soon go on to stints with Art Blakey and the young Wynton Marsalis, and here lays down muscular lines on tracks 3 and 4. George Adams, a Mingus alumnus and personal favorite, joins on tenor saxophone.

[Admiral Yi]

I had no idea Jeff Beck was that old.

[Josephus]

I had no idea Jeff Beck was that old.

He's a classic rock musician; they're all baby boomers

[Admiral Yi]

He's a classic rock musician; they're all baby boomers

I think maybe I jumble him and Beck up.

I certainly haven't listened to a lot of Jeff Beck.  Meaning, near zero.

[Savonarola]

He's a classic rock musician; they're all baby boomers

I think maybe I jumble him and Beck up.

I certainly haven't listened to a lot of Jeff Beck.  Meaning, near zero.

He was in The Yardbirds.  Other than that I hadn't heard much by him until I listened to "Truth."  I didn't even know that's where Rod Stewart got his big break.

[Savonarola]

Big Brother & The Holding Company - Cheap Thrills (1968)

Clive Davis (president of Columbia records) said that he played their version of "Summertime" for Richard Rogers; who grew so angry that he stormed out and vowed never to write another song. 

My personal favorite Janis Joplin album, in addition to "Summertime" it has "Piece of my Heart" and an incredible version of Big Momma Thorton's "Ball and Chain."  (A live version of the song is in "Monterey Pop.") 

The last two songs were recorded live at Detroit's Grande Ballroom.  At the time it was Detroit's premier rock venue; but like much of Detroit it fell into hard times post riot.  The club closed in 1972 and the building still exists but is badly dilapidated.

[The Minsky Moment]

Clive Davis (president of Columbia records) said that he played their version of "Summertime" for Richard Rogers; who grew so angry that he stormed out and vowed never to write another song. 

I didn't realize that Rogers felt that strongly about Gershwin.

[mongers]

Google Play Music - if anyone has bought or upload music to the service, it's available to download for one remaining week, after Feb 12th it's off-line for good.

[Josephus]

King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969).
For some, this would be the only King Crimson album they'd heard of, featuring the roaring 21st Century Schizoid Man and the classic rock staple title track. It also features one of my all time favourite songs Epitath. And though, in my opinion, slightly marred by the lengthy improv bit on Moonchild; this ranks as one of the greatest albums of all time--maybe even of King Crimson.

[Malthus]

King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969).
For some, this would be the only King Crimson album they'd heard of, featuring the roaring 21st Century Schizoid Man and the classic rock staple title track. It also features one of my all time favourite songs Epitath. And though, in my opinion, slightly marred by the lengthy improv bit on Moonchild; this ranks as one of the greatest albums of all time--maybe even of King Crimson.

It is one of the all-time greats.

You might enjoy "Is Satan Real?" by Church of the Cosmic Skull - I've been listening to that obsessively while drawing, lately. 😄 Check out the track "Mountain Heart".

[Savonarola]

Cream - Wheels of Fire (1968)

Overlong and overindulgent, but with many flashes of brilliance.  The album is divided into a studio disc and a live disc.  Clapton playing is even better than Blues Breakers or Disraeli Gears; so maybe he can be forgiven for letting the solos drag on forever.  Jack Bruce pens a number of great songs, especially "White Room."  Ginger Baker, on the other hand, turns in albums two dead spots, the half baked Wind in the Willowseque "Pressed Rat and Warthog" and the 15 minute drum solo ( ) "Toad." 

[Josephus]

King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969).
For some, this would be the only King Crimson album they'd heard of, featuring the roaring 21st Century Schizoid Man and the classic rock staple title track. It also features one of my all time favourite songs Epitath. And though, in my opinion, slightly marred by the lengthy improv bit on Moonchild; this ranks as one of the greatest albums of all time--maybe even of King Crimson.

It is one of the all-time greats.

You might enjoy "Is Satan Real?" by Church of the Cosmic Skull - I've been listening to that obsessively while drawing, lately. 😄 Check out the track "Mountain Heart".

I'll give it a listen

[Josephus]

King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King. (1969).
For some, this would be the only King Crimson album they'd heard of, featuring the roaring 21st Century Schizoid Man and the classic rock staple title track. It also features one of my all time favourite songs Epitath. And though, in my opinion, slightly marred by the lengthy improv bit on Moonchild; this ranks as one of the greatest albums of all time--maybe even of King Crimson.

It is one of the all-time greats.

You might enjoy "Is Satan Real?" by Church of the Cosmic Skull - I've been listening to that obsessively while drawing, lately. 😄 Check out the track "Mountain Heart".

Had a listen. Nice, good 70s vibe going there. Cross between prog and glam rock, I think.