What's Spinning Tonight?

What is it that you are spinning tonight?

 

Mark Lanegan Band ?– Gargoyle -2017 - great record let down by a terrible recording/ transfer to vinyl - add some eq and its a lot more enjoyable

Yeah i grew up listening to Mark Lanegan- here in Seattle. First in the Screaming Trees and then later solo. He has bucked the trend and both made it over time and remained relevant.

 

Yeah i grew up listening to Mark Lanegan- here in Seattle. First in the Screaming Trees and then later solo. He has bucked the trend and both made it over time and remained relevant.

very cool. you would have seen him a few times locally then - envious.

I remember when I bought Screaming Trees Sweet Oblivion album back in 92, on the plain cover was a sticker - 'ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE LIMITED VINYL VERSION. ironic given vinyl's comeback

 

MC Solaar ?– Prose Combat - rapping in French is just so soothing

 

Paul McCartney : Ram

 

Jeff Wayne - Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds

 

 

MC Solaar ?– Prose Combat - rapping in French is just so soothing

Solaar and Guru- I know their relationship was not without controversy but two smooth and powerful voices for hiphop...

 

Prince And The Revolution ?– Around The World In A Day - @April Snow joining in. 1985 US ARC pressing. has a brighter more detailed top end compared to the 2016 KPG remaster. I prefer the original.

 

Celebration of excess. Over the years many of these videos were better than the music they attempted to pass off. Others were worse than you say. At least nowadays they tend to be full fledged artistic statements only undertaken when everyone is serious about being there.

I have seen one or two music videos, and apart from a few cases, I cannot say there are many I enjoyed. Do you have any favourites?

 

 

I have seen one or two music videos, and apart from a few cases, I cannot say there are many I enjoyed. Do you have any favourites?

Not particularly. This ongoing situation has lead to a lot more youtube watching than normally advisable.

 

Not particularly. This ongoing situation has lead to a lot more youtube watching than normally advisable.

I have noticed that it is happening to many people I know, who previously were not in love with Youtube. Far from it actually. It is hard to deny that the times are changing and the way we engage with music may be different than it used to be in the past. It will be a very long time (if ever) when digital will take over analogue in terms of audio quality. YT has a number of downsides, but the traditional way would not provide us with the exposure to so many artists/tunes/young talents YT could.

 

Smashing Pumpkins ?– Gish - released 30 years ago. classic album, but doesn't seem 30 years ago to me. Chamberlins drumming is sensational as is the distorted guitar. this is the very excellent 2011 reissue.

 

 

 

Thurston Moore ?– Trees Outside The Academy - wonderful reissue of Thurston's 2007 solo album pressed on POS lime milkshake vinyl.

 

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I have noticed that it is happening to many people I know, who previously were not in love with Youtube. Far from it actually. It is hard to deny that the times are changing and the way we engage with music may be different than it used to be in the past. It will be a very long time (if ever) when digital will take over analogue in terms of audio quality. YT has a number of downsides, but the traditional way would not provide us with the exposure to so many artists/tunes/young talents YT could.

Videos offer intangible evidence otherwise left out of the experience. For many here I think that is rewarding enough to throw on a set of headphones and enjoy the complete experience. Especially where the world of their youth and today meet. Which happens considerably often, the mining of older music.

 

Here’s a piece that is both jazzy and relaxing from Helen Merrill with her sexy, sultry voice.

This is the first self titled album all the way back to 1958 - it’s playing as 33 1/3 RPM.

If your not familiar with HM, try to find this copy on a streaming service, but be warned you will fall in love!

 

The Weeknd ?– After Hours . my youngest daughter luvs the Weeknd - excellent artist