PigSooie Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The Jayhawks "Hollywood Town Hall" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GtrPlyr Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Is that the male version of:Yeah, really . Arthur died in 1992 so he gets the edge in the who did the image first game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yeah, really . Arthur died in 1992 so he gets the edge in the who did the image first game.Nice. I'm not familiar with Arthur Russell. Is this a good place to start? How would you describe his music/sound? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GtrPlyr Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice. I'm not familiar with Arthur Russell. Is this a good place to start? How would you describe his music/sound?I just found out about him very recently; what a talented musician and songwriter. Not sure how this guy remained under my radar for so long. This record is definitely a good place to start. The album compiles music recorded between 1974-1990. Stylistically it ventures into various genres: folk/country/rock/pop. I grabbed 2 other records of his, "World of Echo" and "The Sleeping Bag Sessions" that I've yet to listen to. From all accounts, those 2 are supposed to be pretty great too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Synthesizer Patel Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice. I'm not familiar with Arthur Russell. Is this a good place to start? How would you describe his music/sound? Yes, start with that for sure. It's a pretty brilliant compilation actually, but it's not the type of music he was known for in his lifetime - it's quite country orientated, when in actual fact he was one of the pioneers of the disco era, and also did some weird stuff with cellos! Very good, also, but I'm not sure if it'd be your thing. Check this song out - the best from the comp, in my view: I just found out about him very recently; what a talented musician and songwriter. Not sure how this guy remained under my radar for so long. This record is definitely a good place to start. The album compiles music recorded between 1974-1990. Stylistically it ventures into various genres: folk/country/rock/pop. I grabbed 2 other records of his, "World of Echo" and "The Sleeping Bag Sessions" that I've yet to listen to. From all accounts, those 2 are supposed to be pretty great too. They are, but you'll be very surprised by what they sound like, after listening to that compilation. He's a great musician, shame he died so young, of aids - but then being a 'disco pioneer' it's not so surprising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustbowler Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thurston Moore Sensitive/Lethal The 2 girls on the cover covering their ears give you an idea of what you're in store for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 wow - i haven't been on here in a LONG old time. hey everyone! NP: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GtrPlyr Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 They are, but you'll be very surprised by what they sound like, after listening to that compilation. He's a great musician, shame he died so young, of aids - but then being a 'disco pioneer' it's not so surprising.I've read about his varied and eclectic musical career, so I know that these ones will be quite different. I like a lot of different genres so I'm quite looking forward to hearing them. I also have a documentary here called "Wild Combination: A Portrait Of Arthur Russell" that I'm looking forward to checking out in the next day or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Synthesizer Patel Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Arthur Russell - World of Echo what do you think? that's actually my personal favourite of his. i think it's only one of maybe 2 albums that were released properly as albums in his lifetime. oh, and i need to see that dvd too - it's looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GtrPlyr Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 what do you think? that's actually my personal favourite of his. i think it's only one of maybe 2 albums that were released properly as albums in his lifetime. oh, and i need to see that dvd too - it's looks good.I really dug it. I like the sparseness of the arrangements, the atmosphere he creates with voice and cello, and I like the songwriting. This will be getting some more spins for sure. NP: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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