Random Music Thoughts

Old Uncle Toe said:
"Randy Newman has summed it up perfectly: 'Musicians keep going. There is nobody applauding at home.'

When the stars step back, it doesn't take them long to discover how much they miss the bright lights and rowdy crowds. 'My job is the greatest job in the world,' Neil Diamond told an L.A. crowd last summer. 'I sing. You hear. You applaud. I sing louder. I go wherever the noise is.' "

Correct.
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Which explains the Who's multiple "retirement" tours.
 
^
Not to mention money, especially for a group which has to share a dwindling revenue stream. That's why Rush's announcement is so surprising.
 
So interesting how one's mood for music (alright, my mood for music) can change - recently I have been retreating to playing comfort music, well-worn albums (e.g. Abbey Road). Just haven't been in the mood to go exploring for new directions or new albums.

This week, though, rather than a mood to play albums from the Zeeba Top 100 list, I've been revisiting albums that I enjoy but, man, haven't picked up in awhile (Calexico, Supergrass (well, that album never gets too dusty), Then Play On, even Live Bullet (played more often in college). Still remaining close-to-home with albums I know I'm going to enjoy but does represent some change from last week. Still, nothing new for me (would not be the week/month to say to me "Hey! Check this one out. You'll love it").
 
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I have phases like that too, resorting to musical comfort food rather than new flavors. In my case it can result either from outside stress like work or from a recent surfeit of unfamiliar sounds.
 
This is absolutely true of me too. I love a lot of exploration and research and who else covered that song and "similar artists." But sometimes I just have to get back to my favorites. I think it's a matter of trying so much stuff that's hit or miss, eventually I just want to listen to a few albums that I know are hits. Guaranteed enjoyment over exploration. It tends to happen on Thursdays. But that's another story altogether.
 
Cooking in the kitchen and blasting "Physical Graffiti"
Wife: "Oh god. This is, like, one of those 20 minute songs!"
Me: "No it's not"
Wife: "Yes it is."
Me: "If you want a 2o minute song, I will be glad to put some Yes on for you."
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.
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Wife: "......um...please don't."

Check and mate.
 
Nickyboy said:
Cooking in the kitchen and blasting "Physical Graffiti"
Wife: "Oh god. This is, like, one of those 20 minute songs!"
Me: "No it's not"
Wife: "Yes it is."
Me: "If you want a 2o minute song, I will be glad to put some Yes on for you."
.
.
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Wife: "......um...please don't."

Check and mate.
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^Yes, or agreed. Four sides of Tales from Topographic Oceans would do her a world of good.
 
Here is an interesting Facebook project that a lawyer friend invited me to join:

Day one of ten days. 10 all time favourite albums which really made an impact and is still on your rotation list, even if only now and then. Post the cover, no need to explain and nominate a person each day to do the same. I was nominated by John Smith. I nominate Jane Doe.”

If anyine wants to be nominated, let me know. Of course I may nominate you even if you don’t ask. :nunja:
 
Ojai Sam said:
Here is an interesting Facebook project that a lawyer friend invited me to join:

Day one of ten days. 10 all time favourite albums which really made an impact and is still on your rotation list, even if only now and then. Post the cover, no need to explain and nominate a person each day to do the same. I was nominated by John Smith. I nominate Jane Doe.”

If anyine wants to be nominated, let me know. Of course I may nominate you even if you don’t ask. :nunja:
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I won't drag things out. Not a clunker in the bunch, as far as I am concerned.

In no particular order (other than the first three):




















 
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