WIP Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 I think the Internet is providing a nice avenue for new artists that want to have more control over their music and how it is used and distributed. Personally for me, all my music that I have done so far is available for free. I mean if someone is going to pirate it, I am just happy that it IS being pirated, if someone likes it that much. I'm sure a lot of the new artists who have put time and a little money into producing their music would like to make at least a modest return on their work. The sad fact is that, except for a scant few, most recording artists were totally ripped off by the record companies, and some of the bands that I got to know a bit back in the 70's and 80's, didn't see a dime after the companies deducted a laundry list of expenses....including inflated billings for video production and even getting billed for parties thrown in their honour by the record company! The only money that actually came their way was from the touring. And, if the only way to make money is performing, this is a big problem now with the decline in venues that are supporting live entertainment. Also, back in the 70's, there were studio artists who only made records and never performed live. Mike Oldfield is one who comes to mind....I think the first time he stepped out onto a stage was in the late 80's. A lot of the progressive bands of the 70's, like Pink Floyd, would have been too busy touring to spend the time and the money on state of the art albums like Dark Side Of The Moon, and The Wall. I guess it was like that for my Grandparents listening to my parents pop music in those days, and same with my parents with me listening to the much of the horribleness that was the 80s and really bland pop music. I think there is a big difference between how my sons and me relate to music, and how I related (or didn't) to my father's music. Especially since parents were older than those of friends in high school, the cultural divide was like the Grand Canyon! But, that may depend on what sort of niche kids are in today. Back when I was young, everybody was mostly listening to the same stuff. Although, those of us into prog rock or headphones music were a minority. We got labeled as stoners, even if we weren't really into the drug scene. But, today, if I had kids listening to rap or hip hop, or whatever blend of the two this homogenized commercial pop music is, I would be acting like my father! Instead, since my boys learned guitar....better than I did, they both gravitated more to rock music, and my youngest will pull up The Stooges for inspiration. In my day, there wasn't any music more than 40 years old that I would want to listen to! One last example would be one of my faves .. Rush. They like the other two have done much of the same (without opening a record label) but have managed to keep their musical integrity over the years. They do a lot of the work themselves allowing more money to come to their pockets instead of the record label's pocket. I seen a concert movie by Rush recorded last year....I think. I can't believe these guys are 60 years old now, and still doing what they did 35 years ago! Back then, it would have been inconceivable to imagine a 60 year old rocker. Many of them have burned out....if they're not already dead from the hard living. But there seem to be a lot of them still around and able to bring it on stage. Now, I have to wonder if Rush will be doing an album and a tour 20 years from now! Who knows! Quote Anybody who believers exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist. -- Kenneth Boulding, 1973
Mighty AC Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Posted January 16, 2013 If anyone else likes The Joy Formidable, their new unreleased album can be streamed from the Rolling Stone site. http://www.rollingst...emiere-20130116 Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Moonlight Graham Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Different strokes for different folks, I guess. The raw power of Neil Young's guitar is exactly what I like about that song. To me, the best version I've heard is the one on "Live Rust". Ya i'm a huge fan of Neil Young's electric guitar playing. He may not shred like some but the rawness and passion is unbeatable. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Moonlight Graham Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 ....like My Morning Jacket...who look and sound like they were transported here from 1975. This song rules: Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkmcOByoNk Edited January 16, 2013 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Mighty AC Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Posted January 16, 2013 Emmy Lou! Reminds me of my childhood. My dad was fan of country and blues, so the sound track to our road trips always stared Emmy Lou, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, BB King, Clapton, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, The Mamas and The Pppas, etc. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
DogOnPorch Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Similar tastes...gotta love Ray and Willie. Edited January 17, 2013 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
WIP Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) This song rules: That's a good one! My favourite track is still "I'm Amazed." I also like Gideon and Evil Urges, which show that they can play more than straight ahead southern rock. Edited January 17, 2013 by WIP Quote Anybody who believers exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist. -- Kenneth Boulding, 1973
WIP Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkmcOByoNk mmmmm. If I had Emmylou to come back to, I would have made damn sure I would have stayed off the drugs! re: Gram Parsons, if that sounds a little too cryptic. Quote Anybody who believers exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist. -- Kenneth Boulding, 1973
DogOnPorch Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Guest Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) mmmmm. If I had Emmylou to come back to, I would have made damn sure I would have stayed off the drugs! re: Gram Parsons, if that sounds a little too cryptic. You got that right! Edited January 18, 2013 by bcsapper Quote
Mighty AC Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Jeff Martin is one of my favourite guitarists. Edited February 14, 2013 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
DogOnPorch Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Mighty AC Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 If anyone is interested the new Trent Reznor record can be streamed here: http://pitchfork.com...lcome-oblivion/ Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Guest Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 I haven't thought about this guy in years. RIP. Quote
GostHacked Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 If anyone is interested the new Trent Reznor record can be streamed here: http://pitchfork.com...lcome-oblivion/ I've always liked Reznor and his stuff with NIN. he did his own thing and never apologized for it. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted February 21, 2013 Report Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) I've always liked Reznor and his stuff with NIN. he did his own thing and never apologized for it. Except for the odd tongue lashing from Patti Tate. Edited September 13, 2013 by DogOnPorch Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Mighty AC Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Posted February 22, 2013 MURPHY'S RULE!!! Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
cybercoma Posted February 26, 2013 Report Posted February 26, 2013 They dropped a new album recently. Lately, I've been really enjoying the Chromatics album Kill for Love. Here is that album's eponymous track: Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted February 28, 2013 Report Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!! Edited February 28, 2013 by Moonlight Graham Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Mighty AC Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Posted March 1, 2013 I've never heard of Nico Vega before, but they rock!! Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
DogOnPorch Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 I like coffee...I like pie... Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
DogOnPorch Posted March 1, 2013 Report Posted March 1, 2013 Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Mighty AC Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) I like the big theatrical sound of The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. I hadn't heard it in a long while, but then the LA Kings used as the soundtrack to this 2012 Stanley Cup run montage. Great song! Edited March 1, 2013 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Guest Posted March 2, 2013 Report Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg--JnigJcs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vCRVF5uUtw Edited March 2, 2013 by bcsapper Quote
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