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    Latcho Drom

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    The "New York Doll" thread inspired me to post about this one.

    Any of y'all seen it?

    There is no dialogue. Essentially, it's just scenes of Gypsies across the world (mostly in Europe and the northern Middle East) going about their daily lives; but it's all set to a soundtrack of traditional Gypsy music.

     

    It's very touching and compelling and I have not seen it in more than ten years and I need to go find a place that actually has a copy and actually go rent it because I do not have Netflix and I know that this is a run-on sentence but, as Pee-Wee Herman says: "I meant to do that".

     

    IMDB Link:

    http://imdb.com/title/tt0107376/

     

    The soundtrack to the movie Latcho Drom is more than just accompanying music -- it's a journey in itself. And that journey is the one of the Gypsies' date=' whose roots are in India, but who have spread throughout Asia and Europe. In fact, the word Gypsy comes from a derivation of Egyptian, where, centuries ago, the Romany people were believed to have gotten their start. The first four tracks here set the scene, coming from Rajasthan, in India, where tradition still rules strongly, before moving to the stranger music of Egypt, performed by the Musicians of the Nile, who've played there for centuries, and whose sound evokes nothing less than history. But the march is relentless, moving on to Turkey. There, like everywhere else, the Gypsies adapted their music, mixing it with local forms, in this case the sounds of the Silk Road, which had its origins in Istanbul and Constantinople. At this point the music begins to take on the feel of what's popularly thought of as Gypsy music, reaching full flower in the Balkans, with the relentless, virtuosic sound of Taraf de Haidouks from Romania. But there's definitely a darker side to this. The Hungarian lament "Cigany Himnusz" is accompanied by the sound of rail cars, a reminder that many Gypsies died in the Holocaust, a memory reinforced by the chilling, unaccompanied "Auschwitz." But Gypsy music didn't stop in Central Europe, and "Kali Sara" and "Tchavolo Swing," with their Hot Club of France influence -- the great Django Reinhart himself was of Gypsy blood. It ends in Spain, on the edge of Europe, where Gypsy music has had a strong influence on flamenco (as has North African music -- the sound associated with Spain is packed with outside influence). All the music is superbly performed, even if most of the names are largely unknown. But fame isn't the point here; this shows how far the Romany people have come, and the music they've made.[/quote']

    grace is gone

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Dave seems like a really cool guy. Every time I see him talking (interviewed, stage banter, whatever) I think that he would just be a great guy to hang out with.

     

    I just don't like his music. I wish that I did, because I like him. But, just...

     

    But he did go about his career the right way. Constant touring and grassroots support.

     

    Anyway. Love for the man.

    Wish I liked his music.

    FOLKS IN BANDS - Post your AllMusic.com links

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    O.K. the first one I thought of was the 5 uu's. I can't get the url cept for http://wm05.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll and that ain't it. But enter 5 uu's under artist and it'll come up. My name is listed under the "performed songs by" er somin. Anyway, all those wierd California bands were in the org. called COMA back in the day, including N.C.

     

    I lasted about a year in the 5 uu's but grew up with Dave Kerman. Most of the original uu's were at a 30 year high school reunion this Sept.

     

    Amazing were still alive . . .

     

    5 UU's:

    http://wm05.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&...11:kxftxqlgldae

     

    And that's some nice writeups, there.

    Very nice, indeed.

    a good site to find unknown artists

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    www.iacmusic.com

     

    Search by genre, name.

     

    Here are some of the folks that I really like:

    www.iacmusic.com/steveison

    www.iacmusic.com/hughhamilton

    www.iacmusic.com/invisibleinc

     

    There are also a few "name" artists up there, too: Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, XTC, Aimee Mann, Tom Waits, Frank Black, etc., etc.

     

    And I've put together a station (always changing) where I've collected a few of my favorite tunes:

    www.iacmusic.com/thegoodstuff

     

    It's all streaming, but pretty high-quality audio.

    December 1st, Chicago!!!

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    It's actually King Khan and BBQ Show that are playing, and I will be there, because I also LOVE the Busy Signals and Johnny and the Limelites

     

    Damn, you're right.

    Still, I like the tunes he did with BBQ Show, too. (But I'm not as familiar with that project.) What the hell, I'll have to pick up that album, too.

    FOLKS IN BANDS - Post your AllMusic.com links

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    I think if you want a running list of people who are in bands, most of them aren't going to have allmusic links to post. But maybe I'm wrong...

     

    No. You're probably right.

    But, um, maybe it would be cool to see AllMusic listings here, anyway. I know that there are a couple of folks here. Riviera guys? I think they post here? And I think that they have a listing.

     

    EDIT: Here is how you can submit your band's music

    http://wc07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&...ubmissions.html

    Queen

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Brian May is a god.

    Freddie Mercury can sing anything.

     

    The first few albums are godhead.

     

    And the forst thing my kid's do whenever confronted with a drum kit that they are allowed to play, is band out "We Will Rock You".

    FOLKS IN BANDS - Post your AllMusic.com links

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    I just think that AllMusic.com is pretty much the bible of music on the internet. Objective. And as complete as any resource. Essentially, I felt that if I could get a listing on there, that I would have made my mark. Not only did I get a listing, but I got a review! In my eyes, it pretty much validated me as a musician.

     

    Hop On Pop - As Drawn By Ethan, Age 2

    http://wc07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&...10:gjftxqrald6e

     

    It's positive, but fair -- and not glowing. Still, again, I feel validated.

     

    I would love to see any listings/reviews that y'all have up on that site.

    Consider this thread a running record of who is in what band, and what they're doing.

     

    Anyone?

    I Want Your Chili

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    You inspired me to make some chili last night.

     

    As I said earlier, I never measure, but I can give you approximates:

    1 LARGE YELLOW ONION, chopped

    3 cloves of GARLIC, chopped

    -saute above in about 2 tsp. of vegetable oil, until onions are translucent.

    -add

    1.5 lbs. (approx.) GROUND BEEF

    Seasoned with SALT, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, and ONION POWDER (all to taste)

    -cook over medium/high heat until mostly done

    Add 3 cans of DICED TOMOTOES and 1.5 medium (or 1 large) FRESH TOMATOES

    Simmer for a few minutes, then add

    2 cans of RED KIDNEY BEANS (drained)

    Season with:

    GARLIC POWDER

    ONION POWDER

    CHILI POWDER

    SALT

    PEPPER

    dash of CUMIN

    dash of SUGAR

    (may also add CINNAMON, CLOVE, and COCOA POWDER if you live in Cincinatti)

    and about 2 Tbsp. of THE PICKLING LIQUID FROM A JAR OF JALEPENOS (whatever spice level you prefer)

     

    Simmer for 2 hours over low heat. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

    Top with Sour cream and shredded cheese.

    Serve bread on the side.

     

     

    (I hope that I didn't forget anything.)

    December 1st, Chicago!!!

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    King Khan and The Shrines has released my favorite album of 2007.

    And they're playing The note, as noted in the topic title above. They do a great garage/psych thing and -- very authentic sounding.

    Think 13th Floor Elevators meet White Stripes at Motown, and you'll pretty much have it.

     

    Anyone?

    I don't belive that I've met any of you (except for the folks that brought me here), and it would be cool to put some faces to names.

    Plus, it promises to be a great show.

    Here's their myspace:

    www.myspace.com/kingkhantheshrines

    Driving Music

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    It depends on the weather and the time of day, really. But, in general, some of my faves:

    Cheap Trick - At Budokon

    Judas Priest - Point Of Entry

    The Clash - London Calling

    Apples In Stereo - Tone Soul Revolution

    The Harder They Come (OST)

     

    Or anyting that I could sing along with at the top of my lungs.

    Any Brazilian pop fans?

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    I just heard this guy on Pandora.com and was wondering if any of y'all know anything about him and his music outside of what's at AllMusic:

    Gonzaguinha:

    A major pop star in Brazil in the '70s and '80s, Gonzaguinha was the son of the famous Luiz Gonzaga, who did more than anyone to popularize the accordion-minded style known as forro. Gonzaga played as crucial a role in the development of forro as Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim did in the development of bossa nova, and Gonzaguinha had a lot to live up to when he decided to follow in his father's footsteps. But Gonzaguinha was a great singer in his own right, and his caressing, jazz influenced pop was the work of someone who was most certainly his own man. Named after his father, Gonzaguinha was born Luiz Gonzaga, Jr. in Rio de Janeiro, where he grew up in a poor favela (Brazilian shanty town). Witnessing so much poverty growing up made the singer/guitarist/composer quite adept at writing about social and political conditions among Brazil's poor, but he was equally compelling on songs that addressed sexual and romantic concerns. Gonzaguinha was at the height of his powers when, on April 9, 1991, he died in a car crash in the Brazilian state of Parana.

    ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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