Glenn Miller

Abstract · 01-01-2012, 01:15 AM

I searched the forums for a Glen Miller thread, and couldn't find one. How many people in this community like Glen Miller? Favorite songs played by him and his band. My personal favorites are In The Mood and Moonlight Serenade.

**Janszoon** · 01-01-2012, 08:29 AM

I like him alright. There are other bandleaders I like a lot more though.

Guybrush · 01-01-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a 3 disc best of album of his which is pretty good. Big band jazz is not generally something that excites me a lot, but it's pleasant enough when the time is right.

Abstract · 01-01-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

I have a 3 disc best of album of his which is pretty good. Big band jazz is not generally something that excites me a lot, but it's pleasant enough when the time is right.

I only have one Glenn Miller album so far, hopefully I can get some more, but on vinyl when I can purchase a record player.

When talking about big bands I understand what you are saying, I believe them to be more of an acquired taste, some people really dig them and some people can only really stand them on occasion.

s_k · 01-01-2012, 05:52 PM

Big band for the masses. I don't like Glen Miller.
It's nice to play these records on an old grammophone, but I don't think of it as 'good jazz'

Engine · 01-03-2012, 05:05 AM

I love the big band / swing era and, while others did it better, I can't imagine a true jazz fan would label his music as 'not good jazz'. Also, he went missing in action trying to help fight the Nazis when he was only 40 years old so he never really got a chance to flourish like some of his peers.
Here's two more of his songs. Both good.

Oh So Good

String of Pearls

Abstract · 01-03-2012, 02:40 PM

Both great songs Engine. It really is a shame that he died so early in his life, I would have loved to see Miller progress through time. The Swing Era of music is one I really enjoy, personally I think he was one of the best.. I find his playing and sound to be unmatched in many respects.

Stardust

Engine · 01-03-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Abstract

The Swing Era of music is one I really enjoy, personally I think he was one of the best..

Well, there is a reason that he's one of the few household names of the genre. He really is one of the best. Naysayers forgive me but I even love this song:

Abstract · 01-10-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

Well, there is a reason that he's one of the few household names of the genre. He really is one of the best. Naysayers forgive me but I even love this song:

Its alright, I like that song too.

Here is another post of Glen Miller's song In The Mood, this time live.

RobynH · 01-31-2012, 01:55 PM

His music is great and Rhapsody in Blue is another good song. Once I heard him I started to get into swing more.

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Abstract Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Frontier Posts: 60	Glenn Miller I searched the forums for a Glen Miller thread, and couldn't find one. How many people in this community like Glen Miller? Favorite songs played by him and his band. My personal favorites are In The Mood and Moonlight Serenade.

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Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I like him alright. There are other bandleaders I like a lot more though. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I have a 3 disc best of album of his which is pretty good. Big band jazz is not generally something that excites me a lot, but it's pleasant enough when the time is right. __________________ Something Completely Different

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s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Big band for the masses. I don't like Glen Miller. It's nice to play these records on an old grammophone, but I don't think of it as 'good jazz' __________________ Click here to see my collection

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Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	I love the big band / swing era and, while others did it better, I can't imagine a true jazz fan would label his music as 'not good jazz'. Also, he went missing in action trying to help fight the Nazis when he was only 40 years old so he never really got a chance to flourish like some of his peers. Here's two more of his songs. Both good. Oh So Good String of Pearls __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.

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Abstract Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Frontier Posts: 60	Both great songs Engine. It really is a shame that he died so early in his life, I would have loved to see Miller progress through time. The Swing Era of music is one I really enjoy, personally I think he was one of the best.. I find his playing and sound to be unmatched in many respects. Stardust

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RobynH Groupie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 3	His music is great and Rhapsody in Blue is another good song. Once I heard him I started to get into swing more.