Strider Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've had a very trying and exhausting week, so I've poured me a hot bubble bath and put on some of the greatest restorative music ever composed: J. S. Bach's 6 solo Cello Suites. Like most classical fans, I have many interpretations of these classics of the repertory...Pablo Casals; Pierre Fournier; Anner Bylsma; Yo Yo Ma; Janos Starker; and probably my all-around favourite, Rostropovich. Recently, someone tipped me to a Dutch cellist, Pieter Wispelwey, who recorded the Suites on a period-instrument, the baroque cello. It is his 1998 recording on the Channel Classics Records that I am listening to now, whilst soaking in the tub. Wonderful tone on his cello...some interesting tempos...his performance of the Suite #2 in D minor really shines. I just finished the first disc and am now on to disc 2...I highly recommend it, especially if you lack a period-instrument performance of the Suites and are looking for a well-played and good-sounding rendition. Score one for the Dutch! Here's a live clip of Pieter playing the Sarabande from Suite #2 in D minor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 It's morning and I feel chipper...Bach, a bath and a good night's sleep will do that. I'm on my way to the Go Gos Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction ceremony, so I am listening to the new 30th Anniversary edition of "Beauty and the Beat", which includes a 2nd disc with a concert from the Metro Club in Boston, August 20, 1981. The Go Gos Star will be unveiled in front of the Betty Page Store, which is above where the Masque used to be...where the Go Gos played their first gig. Alas, the Pussycat Theatre that used to be next door, lending the corner a seedy air, is no longer around. The Go Gos, I believe, are the first band from that initial wave of LA punk and new wave bands of 1977-78 to get a star on the Boulevard. X, the Weirdos, the Germs, and the rest have yet to, and probably never will, get so acknowledged. It will be interesting to see how many of the old scene rouse themselves out of bed for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joss Stone & LeAnn Rimes - Super Duper Love (Are You Digging On Me?) Pt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Every now and then, Lionel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd-6F1D4Ims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Page & Plant No Quarter Unledded DVD...cranked!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 There are some times when only an Aimee Mann song will do...or make it two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbFQa4SeY48 "Save Me" lyrics: You look like A perfect fit For a girl in need Of a tourniquet But can you, save me Come on and, save me If you could, save me From the ranks of the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone 'Cause I can tell You know what it's like The long farewell Of the hunger strike But can you, save me Come on and, save me If you could, save me From the ranks of the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone You struck me down Like Radium Like Peter Pan or Superman You will come to save me C'mon and save me If you could, save me From the ranks of the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone 'Cept the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone But the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone C'mon and save me Why don't you save me If you could save me From the ranks of the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone 'Cept the freaks Except the freaks Who suspect they could never love anyone Except the freaks who could never love anyone "Deathly" lyrics: Now that I've met you Would you object to Never seeing each other again Cause I can't afford to Climb aboard you No one's got that much ego to spend So don't work your stuff Because I've got troubles enough No, don't pick on me When one act of kindness could be Deathly Deathly Definitely Cause I'm just a problem For you to solve and Watch dissolve in the heat of your charm But what will you do when You run it through and You can't get me back on the farm So don't work your stuff Because I've got troubles enough No, don't pick on me When one act of kindness could be Deathly Deathly Definitely You're on your honor Cause I'm a goner And you haven't even begun So do me a favor If I should waver Be my savior And get out the gun Just don't work your stuff Because I've got troubles enough No, don't pick on me When one act of kindness could be Deathly Deathly Definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beetleron Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) dust in the wind kansas a tune that can match stairway in its soulful mellowness.......but has actual meaningful lyrics too bad "kansas" are tools Edited August 29, 2011 by beetleron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetredwine Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6q9nBusrq8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Bob Marley and The Wailers - Fussing And Fighting (1973) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm liking Jay-Z's new album with Kanye. http://youtu.be/mQMrOqgLgz4 http://youtu.be/hjFcDBCp1y4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Mac Miller. This is a pretty cool tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missytootsweet Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkeDzUVq1BM Yeah, I'm still digging Robert Smith and The Cure....what a great band! ....... missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 ^^^ I am listening to Usher (Yeah!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Nonstop Disco Powerpack - Beastie Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZoSo1960 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Lenny Kravitz - Black & White America Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Why - Annie Lennox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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