OT Your Favorite or Most Respected Musical Artist

**voice of the theater** · May 1st, 2011, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by bfish

...make that REALLY enjoying it...

Paul comments;

YouTube - Paul Simon - So beautiful or so what

Nice stuff--sounds like some of his best work in a while. I enjoyed the interview as well--interesting guy/creative process.....

**bfish** · May 1st, 2011, 08:29 PM

Yeah, though "in a while" for me skips back to Graceland and Still Crazy....

It's one of those creepers. First play left me not too impressed. Now, after 5 truck plays, 2 on my M500s and 2 on my Macs, I've a real respect for what sounds so good that he makes seem effortless, therefore lacking.

At first listen, the title cut (last track BTW) stands out the "commercial success". You play it again just for that. The 2nd play, a couple other things catch your attention. I'm on #10 now (since Fri.), and pretty psyched.

It took me by surprise a bit at the "Current Events" lyrics (guess I'm reluctant to acknowledge my destiny), Paul can say so much in so few words...:2thumbsup:

At least half the cuts are on Youtube in some form. Here's a good one;

YouTube - Paul Simon - Rewrite - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

**voice of the theater** · August 26th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Movie trailer for the upcoming George Harrison film directed by Martin Scorsese at George Harrison | Living In The Material World | George Harrison Looks great!

"Get your first look at the "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" official trailer, at georgeharrison.com.

Coming this October, Martin Scorsese traces the life of George Harrison in an intensely personal film, weaving together previously unseen archival materials, home movies, and interviews with Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, George Martin, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Tom Petty, Phil Spector, Ringo Starr, Jackie Stewart and others.

In the US, "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" debuts in two parts on October 5 and October 6, 2011, exclusively on HBO.

In the UK, the film is released as DVD, Blu-Ray and Deluxe packages on 10 October, 2011 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment UK.

The UK Deluxe Edition includes 2 DVDs, a Blu-ray, a 96-page booklet and a CD of never-before-released George Harrison tracks. Pre-order your copy on Amazon.co.uk, or check your local retailer."

**voice of the theater** · September 27th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Pink Floyd week this week on Jimmy Fallon's show. NBC weeknights at 12:35 am. Every night this week a different band will perform a Pink Floyd cover to celebrate Pink Floyd releasing the remastered version of their entire musical catalog (studio albums only). Last night, Nick Mason was a guest on the show and the Shins did a cover of "Breathe" (not a bad rendition either---a better version than I thought the Shins would be able to pull off).... I'm more psyched about tonight's upcoming show--it will be the Foo Fighters doing a Pink Floyd cover with ROGER WATERS SITTING IN WITH THE FOO FIGHTERS!
Floyd fans--check out Fallon's show tonight and all week....

http://www.hulu.com/watch/282982/lat...-shins-breathe (THAT WAS A CLICKABLE LINK)

**voice of the theater** · September 28th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Hope this doesn't bore any non Pink Floyd fans out there -- but I had to post this--Roger doesn't usually do talk shows so this was a real treat for me. Here are some highlights from last night's Jimmy Fallon with Roger Waters (interview and Roger performing live with the Foo Fighters). I think even non-Pink Floyd fans will find this interesting if they check out these brief clips---great stuff!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/147302/lat...-waters-part-1

http://www.hulu.com/watch/147301/lat...-waters-part-2

http://www.hulu.com/watch/283351/lat...s-in-the-flesh

**417 - Alnico** · September 29th, 2011, 02:51 AM

Randy Rhoads Last Train Home - YouTube

Check this out...not as bad as some of the mellow people think. Short little intro to the Rock & Hard Rock scene in So Cal in the Mid 70's to Early 80's.
"If you remember the 70's, you weren't there".

**theophile** · October 1st, 2011, 10:32 AM

Bach,Coltrane,Hendrix,Beethoven,Bob Marley,Zappa,Bjork,Kottke,Mclaughlin,Steely Dan,Dire Straits,Mozart,Deep Purple,Sinatra,Ella,Eno,Dread Zeppelin. ;-)

**voice of the theater** · October 1st, 2011, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by theophile

Bach,Coltrane,Hendrix,Beethoven,Bob Marley,Zappa,Bjork,Kottke,Mclaughlin,Steely Dan,Dire Straits,Mozart,Deep Purple,Sinatra,Ella,Eno,Dread Zeppelin. ;-)

Did someone say Zappa? THIS IS MUST SEE VIDEO!! ZAPPA AS A GUEST ON THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW IN 1962 AT AGE 22--FOUR YEARS BEFORE HIS FIRST LP WAS RECORDED--FOUR YEARS BEFORE ANYONE HAD EVER HEARD OF HIM. HILARIOUS EVEN FOR NON ZAPPA FANS (STEVE ALLEN IS GREAT IN THIS VIDEO TOO!!)

FRANK PLAYS THE BICYCLE!

**Altec Best** · October 1st, 2011, 01:30 PM

How long you been playing the bike ? Oh about 2 weeks !!

**gvasale** · October 1st, 2011, 05:00 PM

Most of my favorite artists are dead, including the beloved Frank Zappa, whom I saw live 3 times. Many "classical" composers some named by others, but Ralph Vaughn-Williams I haven't seen mentioned yet. Since we like pictures as well as music, I got to see this lady live not to many years back, 4 or 5 maybe. Sarah Brightman... A photo on one of her albums albums is not flattering, but she can sing. Stunning performance...