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    The Band

    in Someone Else's Song

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    I never said there was anything particularly wrong with the restraint The Band possessed. I find it a virtue. But the Rock of Ages recordings sound safe and tame to me. I have heard other live recordings where the band sounds very alive and electric. Rock of Ages (except for a few tracks) happens to sound a little flat to these ears, some of which I feel has to do with the way it was mixed.

     

    At least we can agree on one point:

     

    The Band were the best group to ever exist, bar none.

    The Band

    in Someone Else's Song

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    the very sedate Rock of Ages

     

    I'm glad someone sees it as I do. They all sound so tame on Rock of Ages, like their holding back, especially Levon's drumming. While he does a great job keeping time, there is no adventure, no risk, and hardly a fill to spice things up. "This Wheel's On Fire" sounds positively safe compared to other versions. Robbie's guitar work is very tame and not exactly as electrifying as I've heard in other live recordings. I think they kind of sucked the life out of "Get Up Jake," which is a ripping song in its original form included on the remastered The Band. I don't know, I always go back to Rock of Ages and give it a try, but it ultimately lets me down.

    1 beloved album from your collection

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    You only really hear about Duke and the orchestra, and you only hear about songs like "Caravan," "Mood Indigo," and "Take The A-Train" as examples of his creativity.

     

    I'd like to say that hearing Duke in a trio setting is the absolute best way to hear him perform. His piano playing is magnificient (and very audible), as well as his composing abilities. There are some very obscure originals on here that I feel are among his best compositions. ("A Hundred Dreams Ago" is among the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard.)

    The Band

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Despite all his bad traits, Robbie remains one of the great guitarists and songwriters ever....

     

    True that. That is a conflict which I live with everyday: Robbie the douche bag vs. Robbie the guitarist/songwriter

     

    Oh yea...I forgot to disagree about the rest not being so great....they are great enough.

     

    Yes. Except for 1/2 of Cahoots, which even the band members don't recall too fondly.

    The Olive Garden

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    The breadsticks are the ONLY reason I'd ever eat at the Olive Garden again. Being from an Italian family, as well as living in South Jersey with a whole lot of real Italian restaurants, I know what the real thing tatses like. Its almost sacrilege to set foot in a place like that.

    Any Seattle residents?

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    I'm seriously considering a move to Seattle in the next 6-12 months. I was curious about a some things that may influence my decision.

     

    1. What's the public transit system like? As in, is it convenient and do buses and trains cover a wide area?

     

    2. What's the music scene like? Are there cool record stores and indie venues?

     

    I suppose that's all for now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Of course, any other info regarding Seattle is welcome. I know folks on the boards here are usually good at lending some advice on such topics. Thank you.

    So anyone hear into much jazz?

    in Someone Else's Song

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    that is the Coltrane I listen to most. The ballad player.

     

    I'm in the same boat. My intro to Coltrane was the Stardust album. His versions of "Time After Time" and "Then I'll Be Tired of You" are just so beautiful. As much as I like him for everything else he accomplished, his ballad work is untouched.

    So anyone hear into much jazz?

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Ah, so many feelings about jazz.

     

    I have to mention my absolute favorite jazz guitarist, Kenny Burrell. I discovered him through his sessions with 'Trane (he was actually the only guitarist Coltrane ever recorded with). A master of tasteful jazz guitar, he never over- or under-plays, he's just hitting all the perfect notes at the right times. I'd recommend, for starters, the Jimmy Smith record Softly as a Summer Breeze for a great introduction to Kenny Burrell.

     

    There's not much I can say about 'Trane that anyone else hasn't said. I will say that I'm not so much into his more acclaimed recordings as Giant Steps or My Favorite Things as I am into this record:

     

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    Not one you hear too much about, but it is my favorite Coltrane. It features his first foray into soprano sax on the beautiful ballad "Central Park West." I think I like this record as much for Trane's playing as I do for McCoy Tyner's piano playing, which is the best I've ever heard from him.

     

    I also have to mention another of my favorite's that has not been mentioned:

     

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    A record like no other. Donald Byrd leads the band, which inlcudes Kenny Burrell and Herbie Hancock, and an eight-piece choir. The choir doesn't sing words but syllables (doo-dahs, bah-bops, etc) for a really great effect. I can't really do it justice by explaining it. Hear it for yourself.

    Sam Prekop

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    I got this record last week and I can't stop listening to it. It is truly incredible the music that this man creates. I've heard many people say this record isn't as good as the self-titled album, but I'd have to say, so far, I like it equally as much. Its like his own Sky Blue Sky. Very simple in the rhythym department, and not as harmonically obtuse as his previous solo release. Great stuff.

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