What's the sound in my headphones today?

sidewinder · 01-13-2010, 01:30 PM

I haven't heard that particular Spirit album but I've been enjoying the self-titled debut, The Family That Plays Together, and Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus for some time. Yesterday I listened to Clear for the first time, which is also good but not quite to the level of the other 3. This medley sounds interesting, I'll have to check out the album. I might check out Spirit of '76 first, not sure.

jackhammer · 01-30-2010, 07:27 PM

The 1st anniversary of John Martyn's death was yesterday (29th Jan). R.I.P big man. That is all.

zeppy111 · 01-30-2010, 09:37 PM

^^^ That is a really awesome video. His death was a tragedy, I can't believe that someone so talented and always himself went by almost un-noticed in the musical world. "Bless The Weather and Solid Air," are two of my favourite albums ever.

R.I.P sir!

jackhammer · 07-14-2010, 02:49 PM

OK so I haven't posted here in a while and I was reading this thread: http://www.musicbanter.com/hardcore-...-why-hate.html and wanted to chip in outside of the thread because I have been listening quite a lot to a band that SHOULD be considered metalcore but they certainly don't fit the established criteria.

So this is a 2010 release and not some old obscure album I dug up to give credence to my thoughts. It's a damn heavy album with a decidely old school feel but still sounds fresh and far from tired. The reasoning I am linking it to the Metalcore thread is because this is what the genre should sound like.

It's not a Hardcore punk album but neither is it a Thrash Metal album. It straddles both with consumate ease. It has the attitude and directness of Hardcore Punk. There is very little in terms of tempo changes, it's aggressive and direct with barely no solos and vocals that almost verge of crust BUT the guitars and riffs borrow from a lot of early Thrash and crossover music.

The riffs are as important as the directness yet there are no breakdowns, no uneccessary double bass blasts or cookie monster vocals so to me this is what the scene should sound like.

Just as the crossover scene in the mid late 80's introduced Metalheads to Hardcore punk and vice versa, this album made over 20 years later may do the same to a new generation of fans. It's not a groundbreaking album or even absolutely essential but it is heavy (compared to the bassless Metalcore) and a reminder that there is still damn good music being played that doesn't bother to lump itself in with a particular scene and plays music for enjoyment not profit or commerciality.

Here is a vid and if anyone wants a link LMK.

Bulldog · 07-15-2010, 05:26 AM

As you might know, I pretty much never listen to this kinda music, but this album sounds intersting nonetheless and I'm in the mood for diversifying a bit, so if you could link me up that'd be fairly awesome of you

Alfred · 09-18-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

This is pretty damn good. I'll have to have a listen.

jackhammer · 09-18-2010, 02:22 PM

Retro Funk

I have always liked Funk especially the deep, down and dirty stuff like Undisputed Truth, Ohio Players and Lightnin' Rod and over the past few years there has been a revival of this sound with bands not only sounding decidely retro but also using recording techniques and instruments of the era for that extra authenticity.

The band that first came to my attention was The Quantic Soul Orchestra who also recorded an album with legendary Soul Singer Spanky Wilson.

although I like both of these projects (there is a third simple called Quantic which is the main mans chilled output) I still wanted to find something a little more raw sounding and I stumbled across this outfit recently:

This album was released last year and should have got more attention. I mean it ticks all the boxes and is pretty hard to dislike really.

This again has lead me on a chase and I found these:

rather good don't you agree? I won't ramble on too much because Funk is an acquired taste (why?) but if you like what you hear then holler if you need any links.

Recommended:
Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - I'm Thankful
Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Macambos - This Is
The Poets Of Rhythm - Discerne/Define

Still looking

My Mind Sedate · 10-19-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

Retro Funk

I have always liked Funk especially the deep, down and dirty stuff like Undisputed Truth, Ohio Players and Lightnin' Rod and over the past few years there has been a revival of this sound with bands not only sounding decidely retro but also using recording techniques and instruments of the era for that extra authenticity.

The band that first came to my attention was The Quantic Soul Orchestra who also recorded an album with legendary Soul Singer Spanky Wilson.

although I like both of these projects (there is a third simple called Quantic which is the main mans chilled output) I still wanted to find something a little more raw sounding and I stumbled across this outfit recently:

This album was released last year and should have got more attention. I mean it ticks all the boxes and is pretty hard to dislike really.

This again has lead me on a chase and I found these:

rather good don't you agree? I won't ramble on too much because Funk is an acquired taste (why?) but if you like what you hear then holler if you need any links.

Recommended:
Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - I'm Thankful
Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Macambos - This Is
The Poets Of Rhythm - Discerne/Define

Still looking

The Poets of Rhythm - daaaaamn!

Here is some more funk revival stuff:

This is basically a project made up of all these British acid jazz musos (like Incognito and Brand New Heavies etc). Monster players, but a whole album is a bit too much for me.

Gavin B. · 09-20-2010, 10:02 AM

The Quantic Soul Orchestra is one of my favorite bands. They have a whole bunch of albums out, some of which are deep grooved funk, while others have jazz orientation that sounds like Seventies era jazz funk of Roy Ayers, Les McCann, Eddie Harris & Donald Byrd.

For your listening pleasure here's Eddie Harris & Les McCann performing the jazz funk classic Compared to What, a song that says it all & even more. Les McCann's angry & righteous vocal is one of the most passionate & heartfelt I've ever heard.

jackhammer · 10-15-2010, 07:41 PM

A simple premise for todays post. Songs that will always get me dancing (even though I look like a broom handle having a fit) played loud in a pub/club.

It's 2 am in the morning, you have had one too many but you have energy galore, so what better way than to make a fool of yourself and boogie on down:

01-13-2010, 01:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I haven't heard that particular Spirit album but I've been enjoying the self-titled debut, The Family That Plays Together, and Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus for some time. Yesterday I listened to Clear for the first time, which is also good but not quite to the level of the other 3. This medley sounds interesting, I'll have to check out the album. I might check out Spirit of '76 first, not sure. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

01-30-2010, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The 1st anniversary of John Martyn's death was yesterday (29th Jan). R.I.P big man. That is all. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

01-30-2010, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	^^^ That is a really awesome video. His death was a tragedy, I can't believe that someone so talented and always himself went by almost un-noticed in the musical world. "Bless The Weather and Solid Air," are two of my favourite albums ever. R.I.P sir! __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

07-14-2010, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	OK so I haven't posted here in a while and I was reading this thread: http://www.musicbanter.com/hardcore-...-why-hate.html and wanted to chip in outside of the thread because I have been listening quite a lot to a band that SHOULD be considered metalcore but they certainly don't fit the established criteria. So this is a 2010 release and not some old obscure album I dug up to give credence to my thoughts. It's a damn heavy album with a decidely old school feel but still sounds fresh and far from tired. The reasoning I am linking it to the Metalcore thread is because this is what the genre should sound like. It's not a Hardcore punk album but neither is it a Thrash Metal album. It straddles both with consumate ease. It has the attitude and directness of Hardcore Punk. There is very little in terms of tempo changes, it's aggressive and direct with barely no solos and vocals that almost verge of crust BUT the guitars and riffs borrow from a lot of early Thrash and crossover music. The riffs are as important as the directness yet there are no breakdowns, no uneccessary double bass blasts or cookie monster vocals so to me this is what the scene should sound like. Just as the crossover scene in the mid late 80's introduced Metalheads to Hardcore punk and vice versa, this album made over 20 years later may do the same to a new generation of fans. It's not a groundbreaking album or even absolutely essential but it is heavy (compared to the bassless Metalcore) and a reminder that there is still damn good music being played that doesn't bother to lump itself in with a particular scene and plays music for enjoyment not profit or commerciality. Here is a vid and if anyone wants a link LMK. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-18-2010, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Retro Funk I have always liked Funk especially the deep, down and dirty stuff like Undisputed Truth, Ohio Players and Lightnin' Rod and over the past few years there has been a revival of this sound with bands not only sounding decidely retro but also using recording techniques and instruments of the era for that extra authenticity. The band that first came to my attention was The Quantic Soul Orchestra who also recorded an album with legendary Soul Singer Spanky Wilson. although I like both of these projects (there is a third simple called Quantic which is the main mans chilled output) I still wanted to find something a little more raw sounding and I stumbled across this outfit recently: This album was released last year and should have got more attention. I mean it ticks all the boxes and is pretty hard to dislike really. This again has lead me on a chase and I found these: rather good don't you agree? I won't ramble on too much because Funk is an acquired taste (why?) but if you like what you hear then holler if you need any links. Recommended: Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra - I'm Thankful Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Macambos - This Is The Poets Of Rhythm - Discerne/Define Still looking __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-15-2010, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	As you might know, I pretty much never listen to this kinda music, but this album sounds intersting nonetheless and I'm in the mood for diversifying a bit, so if you could link me up that'd be fairly awesome of you

09-20-2010, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gavin B. Model Worker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,248	The Quantic Soul Orchestra is one of my favorite bands. They have a whole bunch of albums out, some of which are deep grooved funk, while others have jazz orientation that sounds like Seventies era jazz funk of Roy Ayers, Les McCann, Eddie Harris & Donald Byrd. For your listening pleasure here's Eddie Harris & Les McCann performing the jazz funk classic Compared to What, a song that says it all & even more. Les McCann's angry & righteous vocal is one of the most passionate & heartfelt I've ever heard.

10-15-2010, 07:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	A simple premise for todays post. Songs that will always get me dancing (even though I look like a broom handle having a fit) played loud in a pub/club. It's 2 am in the morning, you have had one too many but you have energy galore, so what better way than to make a fool of yourself and boogie on down: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”