derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I thought her Singapore concert is on this upcoming January.I agree that Luka is hardly among her best work. It sounds pretty dated to me, and escaped the time machine only because Suzanne knows how to write timeless melodies that ring in your ears.Her best album is probably her debut (with highlights like Marlene on the Wall and Small Blue Thing), although I much prefer the experimental 99.9F. Yet, the best song from that experimental album is the one that is least experimental lol: Many Lillith Fair-styled singer-songwriters have passed their prime after the 1990s, but I think Suzanne Vega still has it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjnuA3ozfM Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Imogen Heap...she's quite quirky. Aha! Edited December 29, 2011 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Crazy fun music of Scissors Sister.One of their earlier songs...filthy/gorgeous.Anyone going to their concert in Singapore? Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Weird, I was just listening toImogen Heap...she's quite quirky.Weird, I was just listening to Imogen Heap for the whole afternoon.Speak for Yourself is her best album so far, but i Megaphone is really good too. Crazy fun music of Scissors Sister.One of their earlier songs...filthy/gorgeous.Anyone going to their concert in Singapore?I like them too! But I don't think I'm going to their concert, not that big a fan. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 We're entering MOR territory here, but I really love this duet (not too sure if I shared this before).I'm not a big fan of either artist (though I really really like The Police). Their music is relatively safe, but they are gifted songwriters and vocalists. Man, it's amazing how Sting can blow his pipe despite of his age. And Sheryl Crow, she's not a show-off but her voice is very pleasant to listen to. It's a shame that she has to be signed as a soft-rock artist. I think her voice is destined to sing the blues, or at least, straightforward melodic rock songs like the one below: Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Lana Del Rey, Born to Die reminds me of Aimee Mann a lot. For me, her vocals is like Stevie Nicks young all over again and uber-cool.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttOBnmXFDtQ Edited December 29, 2011 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve77 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Latest Lana Del Rey - Born to die. Yayyyy!!!! Lana. Omg omg omg, Lana Del Ray, I Loveee her ! She's so amazing, I am hypnotized by her. This song really grows on you. I cant stop hitting the replay button. And the song actually quite sad...,she sounds like the better version of bjork with meaning. Loving her creative videos.PS: Does anyone realize her name Spell "anal" backwards ? "don't make me sad, don't make me cry, Sometimes love is not enough and the road gets tough, I don't know why, keeping me laugh, lets go get high" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_firth92 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) And of course, UNDER PRESSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! with Her Royal Highness Freddie Mercury! And UNDER PRESSURE!!!!!!!! with Her Royal Highness Annie Lennox!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ICO-RfjAU(If anyone mentions Vanilla Ice now, be ready to be slapped.) one of my favourite song! Edited December 29, 2011 by vic_firth92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_firth92 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Under my thumb - The Rolling Stoneshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxarN-c-Z6Uhmm anyone into the great rolling stones? i just love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 PS: Does anyone realize her name Spell "anal" backwards ? LOL, naughty.Anyway, I still prefer Bjork; and I think they sound different. Lana's voice is deep and low, Bjork's is ferocious and full of lioness growls.hmm anyone into the great rolling stones? i just love them!YES. I think Gimme Shelter is their best song. And I love Sympathy for the Devil too, of course.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia1UjNBK_3Y Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Something from Nick Cave and Neko Case.She's not there. Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 PJ Harvey and Bjork mixed in a blender singing Rolling Stones'.Quite mesmerizing. chubbylover 1 Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 And then there's Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, haha. glowingember 1 Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_firth92 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) LOL, naughty.Anyway, I still prefer Bjork; and I think they sound different. Lana's voice is deep and low, Bjork's is ferocious and full of lioness growls.YES. I think Gimme Shelter is their best song.And I love Sympathy for the Devil too, of course.my all time favourite is Satisfaction! haha.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_VbImuG71Mnot to forget..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOODPHTlfXo&feature=relmfu(:\m/ Edited December 29, 2011 by vic_firth92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 not to forget..I haven't seen many classic rock fans around here. =)I think Queen's best is Killer Queen (although Crazy Little Thing Called Love is impossibly catchy, that song I always sing whenever I go K).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAf2S6ij2gkSpeaking of epic anthems, aside from Bohemian Rhapsody, another ultra-famous one is Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. I'm not posting the video 'coz I think we've all been overexposed to that song. But just a note, that song famously borrows its riff from Spirit's instrumental track called Taurus. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_firth92 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) haha yeah im a real fan of classic rock. there're music with qualities. would go a little emotional listening to this everytime. haha.sorry drifting away from the thread. Edited December 29, 2011 by vic_firth92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wishing you all New Year's Eve...Here's heartland-rocker John Hiatt with the song 'Have a Little Faith in Me', which was featured on the recent blockbuster titled New Year's Eve. ...on to 2012 soon. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Straying from rock to a new wave group.The music is whimsical and close to nursery rhymes.Tom Tom Club's Genius of Love Found out years later that it was about sex... Edited January 3, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Tom Tom Club's Genius of LoveWow, that song is 60% . Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 At first, I didn't like Mariah's version but in the end, I like it, especially the Def Club Mix of this song where Ms Mariah almost totally changed the melody of her original Fantasy.Fun starts at 1:18http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HaqtULz6zEbut after a while...enough! Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Rapper Drake is the hottest thing in the mainstream chart right now, but since even the indie publications openly embrace him, guess he qualifies for this thread. Besides, Drake's music is anything but conventional and generic. It's more James Blake than 50 Cents.I'm digging Drake's Marvin's Room right now (yes, it's named after that Marvin — the soulful one, the Gaye one). We all know how our most vulnerable feelings can be exposed when alcohol gets on the best of us, and Drake taps into this.Essentially, Marvin's Room takes us a peek into the emotion of a lonely man who drunk dials his former girlfriend to vent his frustrations. And Drake sings/raps/talks over downtempo electronic beats that sound as distant as what you could hear outside a nightclub, and piercing through all the nightclub noise and his own falling consciousness, all he could hear from her former girlfriend is "Are you drunk right now?"Sit down, listen to this song, and digest the simple-yet-sincere lyrics. It's terrific. Pop star JoJo also did an interesting version of this song from a female perspective. To where Drake's original lyric turns "I've had sex four times this week" into the lament of a lonely man, JoJo picks up with "I said fxxk that new girl that's been in your bed / And when you're in her I know I'm in your head" and "I'ma send sexy picture / To remind you what you've given up". Girl is fierce. Edited January 4, 2012 by derryfawne Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziddyzid Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 happy belated nu year to all.morning woes. Quote oh well the devil makes us sin but we like it when we're spinning, in his grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) A little foray into World Music.The first one is by Gipsy Kings...VolareVery therapeutic for those who feel sad. This song feels like optimism.Crank up the volume! Edited January 7, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Man, it's amazing how Sting can blow his pipe despite of his age. Sting hit on a girl friend of mine at some party - my friend was kinda tempted to "just see how it was like", considering Sting's supposed to practice tantric kundalini yoga or something, but Sting's wife kept flashing across her eyes so she chickened out. For me, her vocals is like Stevie Nicks young all over again and uber-cool. Fleetwood Mac is God. Not Clapton, sorry. Lol. And then there's Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, haha. Yeah I first heard of PJ Harvey via Nick Cave. Brilliant collaboration. I haven't seen many classic rock fans around here. =) I think Queen's best is Killer Queen . Yeah, I think that's their best track too. Loves it. That and "Don't Stop Me Now".I'm a big collector of interesting covers, so here's Dolly Parton doing "Stairway From Heaven" from Halos & Horns..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJHjQ81JtY0Sorry been away and indisposed. Quote Mercurio sacris fertur Boebeidos Undis virgineum Brimo composuisse latus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) My second favourite....Cucurrucucu Paloma by Caetano Veloso. Here's the English translation...lovely.They say that at nightsall he could do was cry all the timethey say he won´t eatall he could do was drink at all timesthey swear that heaven itselfwould tremble hearing his cryingHe suffered so much for herthat even on his death he was calling heray, ay, ay, ay, ay, he crieday, ay ay ay ay, he sobbeday ay ay ay ay he sangfrom a deadly passion, he diedThat a sad sparrowearly in the morning goes to singat the lonely little housewith it´s liitle doors wide openThey swear that that sparrowis nothing else than his soulstill waiting for her returnCucucrrucucu, sparrowcucucrrucucu, don´t crystones will never, sparrowknow anything about lovecucurrucucu, cucurrucucucucurrucucu, sparrow don´t crySong was also used in Happy Together... Edited January 7, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) I'm a big collector of interesting covers, so here's Dolly Parton doing "Stairway From Heaven" I like this version. More calming than Led Zeppelin's...maybe there's this supposedly Satanic link (according to the Overzealous).Dolly's voice is quite shrill though.Going back a few decades...here's Nancy Sinatra and Bang Bang. Glad you're back. Edited January 7, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I like this version. More calming than Led Zeppelin's...maybe there's this supposedly Satanic link (according to the Overzealous). Dolly's voice is quite shrill though. Going back a few decades...here's Nancy Sinatra and Bang Bang. Bang Bang was on the soundtrack of Kill Bill, wasn't it? Tarantino has a knack of dredging up obscure golden oldies and making them hits again via his movies. He did it with Dusty Springfield's Son of a Preacher Man (Pulp Fiction), Stuck In the Middle with You (Reservoir Dogs) and of course the bizarre Twisted Nerve by Bernie Herrman, when Elle Driver a.k.a. California Mountain Snake arrives at the hospital to administer the coup de grace on the comatose Bride a.k.a. Black Mamba (yes, I've watched this movie waaaaay too many times). Quote Mercurio sacris fertur Boebeidos Undis virgineum Brimo composuisse latus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Kill Bill Volume 1 is one of my all-time favourite movies and soundtrack.You're right. Tarantino not only gives past music a second life, he does the same with forgotten actors/actresses. He'd be superb as a music video director. Here's Battle without honour or humanity by Hotei. Cottonmouth's entrance is breathtaking. Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittensandBjorn Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Here's my personal lists of alternative favorites(part 1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittensandBjorn Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Part 2 Not really a huge fan of hip-hop but this is quite goodhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jWnydgvoE4&list=PL9AFB886D28A31676&index=43&feature=plpp_video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittensandBjorn Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Part 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) For want of anywhere else to put this: some shameless plugging on behalf of friends The actual MTV is below ... it was shot in a gay club called Happy, which after a change in owners is now called Play....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz6I8f2gD2E Edited January 7, 2012 by Mercutio Quote Mercurio sacris fertur Boebeidos Undis virgineum Brimo composuisse latus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziddyzid Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 start of the week. and 505, with your hands between your thighs.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-g_o6e4EkA Quote oh well the devil makes us sin but we like it when we're spinning, in his grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Listening to old-school dance music lately. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Dance dance dance!Here's Miami's version of Bananaram (at least to me :-)Expose's Come go with me And one of my favourite 'voices'.Taylor Dayne and Tell it to my heart... Pure indulgence. Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Suddenly thought of Lou Reed. - Perfect Day Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye ft Kimbra just stumbled on this. I like. Edited January 12, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeshirt Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I caught the scissors sisters when I was in a different city. It was great to see Jake Spears's bare filthy/gorgeous butt My fave Kylie written with Jake Spears. Here's the ballad version, great video too, very 60s feel. And while we're on Lou Reed, this is a great take on one of the greatest songs ever by one of my favorite drummers - Moe Tucker. I love her drumming as much as Georgia Hubley's of YLT. glowingember 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeshirt Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 And the great VU themselves. Which always reminds me to go listen to MLA!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOJnIrom8m0&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I usually dislike Ani DiFranco because she's like Tori Amos with all the pretentious propaganda lyrics but without the good melodies to back them up. But there are some honestly good moments from her that I enjoy, and this is one of them: It's a personal song, of Ani and someone she likes, effective and powerful with simple words. I like to hear this song while imagining the scene as described on the lyrics, sound like something from a good sad romance movie. Edited January 14, 2012 by derryfawne Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Sting and SugarbabesI find Sugarbabes deliciously poppish but their version of Shape of your heart makes me see them in a different light.This is Shape. I didn't know Kylie had the 60s version and video of I Believe in You. Thanks Teeshirt. Edited January 14, 2012 by glowingember Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I understand that Grammy is usually regarded as irrelevant.But from the old farts' spectacles, here are the contenders for the Best Alternative Music Album of the year:Bon Iver – Bon IverCodes and Keys – Death Cab for CutieTorches – Foster the PeopleCircuital – My Morning JacketThe King of Limbs – RadioheadVery boring and predictable list. I'm a big Radiohead fan, but even then, I don't think The King of Limbs belong there.I think Bon Iver will snatch the award. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 A bit of John Mayer...All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye. and Clarity Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckisms Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Going to Coachella this year Would try for Glastonbury but they're taking a break. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynamo Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 wooo i wonder if anyone knows and likes suzanne vega? because it seems that i am the only one who liked her in my circle of friends lol. and i missed her concert D= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 wooo i wonder if anyone knows and likes suzanne vega? because it seems that i am the only one who liked her in my circle of friends lol. and i missed her concert D= Hi Tynamo - you're not alone. Mercutio and Derryfawne like her too.I don't know much about her songs except the hits like Tom' Diner and Luka.But these 2 are quite special to me.Left of centre Caramel Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynamo Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 omg thats awesome! i love those 2 songs too! and i like the queen and the soldier and marlene on te wall too! i just bought my sis her re-recorded album! she has 3 albums lol. and i just heard one of her new song call harper lee! but it doesnt have a clear version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziddyzid Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 a track to start the year of the Water DragonTom Vek Axel20 and glowingember 2 Quote oh well the devil makes us sin but we like it when we're spinning, in his grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Caramel is great!And I missed Suzanne Vega too.Think we (the people in this thread) should go to a concert together sometimes! Or maybe some sort of gathering (listening party? karaoke? haha). Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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