Hey you music-lovers!

[Craig Arko]

In theaters June 10th. One of the great ensembles of our time.

 

http://www.silkroadproject.org/posts/the-music-of-strangers

[Squirrel]

Yep ... have heard them a few times. Yo-yo, of course, is just an amazing person. I have a few good Yo-yo stories.

[formerly33]

Hey, can this be a music thread? I've been meaning to start one for a long time, but never got around to it. I'd love to hear Yo-Yo stories.

[Mike Sixel]

I just did my "10 essential albums" list on the current......but I just listed ten I really like, not the ten most important........

 

I used to listen to a ton of classical music, not so much lately. It is hard to find new stuff, and you can only listen to the same pieces so many times.

[Craig Arko]

I just did my "10 essential albums" list on the current......but I just listed ten I really like, not the ten most important........

 

I used to listen to a ton of classical music, not so much lately. It is hard to find new stuff, and you can only listen to the same pieces so many times.

Mix it up with jazz and Celtic; you're good to go.

 

Which reminds me, Nina, the biopic about Nina Simone, starring Zoe Saldana, hits in April.

[Squirrel]

 

I just did my "10 essential albums" list on the current......but I just listed ten I really like, not the ten most important........

 

I used to listen to a ton of classical music, not so much lately. It is hard to find new stuff, and you can only listen to the same pieces so many times.

Lots of new stuff out there. A lot of orchestra are doing downloads and whatnot these days rather than actual, physical CDs.

[Mike Sixel]

Used to listen to a ton of Celtic, and some jazz. Maybe I've just changed from wine and "elitist" music to beer and rock over the last decade or so. I blame craft brewers and Fender guitar.

 

We used to have "season tickets" to the Dakota, and the theater. I hope we pick that kind of stuff back up when we move this spring.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Lots of new stuff out there. A lot of orchestra are doing downloads and whatnot these days rather than actual, physical CDs.

 

How would you ever find it? Classical radio only plays the classics. Is there a good podcast/talk show for this kind of stuff?

[Squirrel]

 

How would you ever find it? Classical radio only plays the classics. Is there a good podcast/talk show for this kind of stuff?

I only know the things we've recorded; some of it is only available on a download basis, some with CDs. There used to be a magazine that talked about new classical recordings, but I don't recall what it's called. Since I listen to live classical music just about every day at work, I'm less likely to purchase it.

[formerly33]

Another good way to find new stuff is to watch competitions. Or you can delve deeper into the lesser known composers of the past, or even the lesser known pieces by the greats. There's always more, and they're generally underrated. Except Finzi. Never listen to Finzi.

[Craig Arko]

You remind me how much I miss Schickele Mix.

[Craig Arko]

Also don't forget that modern cousin of classical; soundtracks.

[Vanimal46]

Unfortunately this is the closest thing to classical my musical taste buds get... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BLftES1du4

[twinsnorth49]

4 albums you'd want if you were stranded on a deserted island.........................go!

 

 

Edit, I said it anyway Craig, Ha!

[Craig Arko]

4 recordings you'd want if you were stranded on a deserted island.........................go!

Full album or individual songs? Makes a big difference.

[twinsnorth49]

 

Full album or individual songs? Makes a big difference.

Full recordings, I guess that's what you call them now. Back in the day you could just say "albums" or even "CD's", now the kids just look at you funny.

[Craig Arko]

Full recordings, I guess that's what you call them now. Back in the day you could just say "albums" or even "CD's", now the kids just look at you funny.

They do that anyway. Dem yutes.

 

This will take some thinking. I'll start by ruling out the Collected Works of Yoko Ono.

[formerly33]

Unfortunately this is the closest thing to classical my musical taste buds get...

Well no wonder, Van ... you don't eat the music.

 

Oh wait ... you said *musical* taste buds. Okay ... but watch/listen to these - they just might change your mind. If you have a preference to any style and are interested in branching out, I'll be more than happy to oblige (this is just me trying to force my musical tastes on everyone and growing desperate because nobody else seems to agree with me).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsG0fNO-_QA

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MmsHpUfj74

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYO9gTmCJTE

 

And btw, I <3 L O V E <3 Lang Lang. 

[formerly33]

 

4 albums you'd want if you were stranded on a deserted island.........................go!

I'll leave the albums safe at home unless I also get some form of player.

 

In that case ...

 

Fiesta

Nevermind

Helene Grimaud's Chopin | Rachmaninoff

Um ... ummm ... Boston Brass' Christmas album (just in case I enjoy the hermit life and don't want to come back within the next 9 months)

 

Also, Judge Wargrave, if I may.

[Craig Arko]

I'm having a tough time whittling it down to four centuries, or even four decades of the 20th Century.

 

Beethoven or Queen?

Copland or Johnny Cash?

Dowling or Jerry Goldsmith?

Billie Holiday or Stevie Wonder?

 

I'll just bring four albums of bagpipes. Then if I get rescued people will understand.

 

Check that; one album of bagpipes, one of Spanish guitar, one of Taiko drummers, and one with the Adagio for Strings on it. I have these, so I'll rip my own.

[Squirrel]

Beatles Anothology complete

Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 with Bashkirova, Vengerov and Pergamenschikow

The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites (Yo Yo Ma)

 

The 4th ... either 11 Classic Albums Collection (Doris Day) or The Queen Platinum Collection

[Hrbowski]

 

Beatles Anothology complete

Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 with Bashkirova, Vengerov and Pergamenschikow

The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites (Yo Yo Ma)

 

The 4th ... either 11 Classic Albums Collection (Doris Day) or The Queen Platinum Collection

I think I would take Ma's recordings of the Bach, and might take the Brahms Piano Trios, but would have it with the Capucon's and Nicholas Angelich.

[Squirrel]

 

I think I would take Ma's recordings of the Bach, and might take the Brahms Piano Trios, but would have it with the Capucon's and Nicholas Angelich.

Hmmm ... I do NOT like the cello playing in that version. The vibrato is weird and it just doesn't blend like others. I'd even take the Yo Yo/Ax version over that one.

[formerly33]

 

Hmmm ... I do NOT like the cello playing in that version. The vibrato is weird and it just doesn't blend like others. I'd even take the Yo Yo/Ax version over that one.

I knew this would spark a debate.

[Squirrel]

 

I knew this would spark a debate.

There's no debate here. All one has to do is listen. It's very apparent. 

[USAFChief]

All one has to do is listen.

 

See, that's where you lose me.

[USAFChief]

4 albums you'd want if you were stranded on a deserted island.........................go!

 

 

Edit, I said it anyway Craig, Ha!

Van Morrison, "Moondance"

 

Eagles "Hotel California"

 

Steely Dan "Countdown tp Ecstasy"

 

A subscription to XM so I can listen to Outlaw Country and baseball.

 

If that's cheating, Dire Straights "Greatest Hits"

[Squirrel]

Van Morrison, "Moondance"

Eagles "Hotel California"

Steely Dan "Countdown tp Ecstasy"

A subscription to XM so I can listen to Outlaw Country and baseball.

If that's cheating, Dire Straights "Greatest Hits"

Yes, it's cheating.

[Mike Sixel]

Btw, I did the Current's 10 essential albums list thingy.....it is really hard to say only 10 albums. I did not pick the most important, or the best, but ones I come back to over and over. I would have put Beethoven's 9th on there, but that seemed silly given it was the Current. Also, I could not pick a jazz album by name.....so no jazz made it. This list is just the music I put on the most often, by far. I feel like the Beastie boys should replace the Clash, given that i listen to them more, or maybe Peter Gabriel's So, or American Idiot......

 

Stupid work is blocking the ability for me to do this easily....guess I'll type it (these are not in order):

 

XTC - Oranges and Lemons (could be skylarking, but whatever)

Dee Lite - World Clique (one hit wonder, but 4 great songs on here)

Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues (this is the one that got me to them)

Arctic Monkeys - AM (the only current album on the list, but the Black Keys or Jack White would be on a longer list)

Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes (unreal, so good still)

Weezer - Weezer (blue)

Soul Coughing - Irresistible Bliss

Devo - Freedom of Choice (almost went with the first one instead)

The Clash - London Calling

Nirvana - Nevermind

 

Really wish there was room for classic rock, like Zepelin on there.....

 

[Vanimal46]

We have some crossover there Mike. Weezer Blue album is the correct answer. Though the green album comes in a close second. 

Big fan of the Arctic Monkeys. I was not expecting the band members to look the way they do.. Throwback to the 50's with them. 

Nirvana Nevermind was one of the best albums in the 90's..