What are you listening to?

[silver & black]

 

[silver & black]

 

 

[DawgDaddy]

Great band, anyone who covers Otis this well gets my vote.

 

[russtopherb]

It's been a while since I've binged some Chamberlain so I'm going through their discography today.

 

 

[No3PuttLaLa]

Currently listening to Baby Einstein to keep little dude entertained while I get ready for work. I must say, it is one show that doesn’t have crazy “cracked” out graphics like CocoMelon, Mickeys Clubhouse, etc. 

[FrogginBullfish]

 

[silver & black]

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

 

[RichL85]

Out of curiosity, how does everyone describe the music they like. I ask this as a relative question because I was having a conversation the other day where someone asked me who I like to listen to for music and I had a tough time answering. I don't necessarily like any specific group or individual. I like songs from a number of artists, but I don't inherently like any artist or group in particular. I generally don't listen to full albums anyway, but when I do, there are typically songs I like, and songs I dislike. I will listen to just about any genre or style, but couldn't really describe my tastes because it is entirely dependent on the specific song for me regardless of who the artist is.

Am I an outlier here or is anyone else generally agnostic to artists as a whole? 

[chisag]

4 minutes ago, RichL85 said:

Out of curiosity, how does everyone describe the music they like. I ask this as a relative question because I was having a conversation the other day where someone asked me who I like to listen to for music and I had a tough time answering. I don't necessarily like any specific group or individual. I like songs from a number of artists, but I don't inherently like any artist or group in particular. I generally don't listen to full albums anyway, but when I do, there are typically songs I like, and songs I dislike. I will listen to just about any genre or style, but couldn't really describe my tastes because it is entirely dependent on the specific song for me regardless of who the artist is.

Am I an outlier here or is anyone else generally agnostic to artists as a whole? 

 

... I don't know how old you are but those of us that grew up with LP's and a record player OR a transistor radio as our only music choices didn't really have the option of listening to individual tracks. I don't remember anyone have an 8 Track Recording Deck, so again even in the car we listened to entire LPs. Younger listeners grew up with completely different technology and any song by any artist is at their fingertips. So I think that plays a role. 

... But answering your question with the 70's being my formative music years I want excellence at every level. My personal tastes dictates any song should be able to stand on it's own musically, so if you remove the vocals and lyrics it should still be enjoyable. I want my music to blend together but still be able to pick out any single element. I want to be able to pick out the drums or bass, or guitar or strings or anything else. I refer to music too congested to hear anything, especially if the lead vocalist is literally screaming as "noise". Not because I don't recognize it as a legit form of music, it is just so over produced and smashed together I can't hear any music. I would add that Video Killed The Radio Star was the beginning of the end for me as visuals became as important or more important than the music. I have a high end audiophile system and listen with my eyes closed so video is lost on me. 

... But of course just quality music alone isn't enough and a good vocal with a pleasing tone is the second element and meaningful lyrics round out my criteria. So a Taylor Swift singing about her relationships over and over again in a self serving song has zero appeal for me, regardless of her talent. A commentary on todays youth that identify with ing about themselves but I digress, and after all it isn't their fault, just the times they live in. Songs like Last Resort from the Eagles, I'd Love To Change The World by 10 Years After, Nature Way by Spirit, What's Going On by Marvin Gay and even AEnema by TOOL all have profound lyrics and one of the elements of music important for me. 

... That said, I can enjoy a great pop tune with a hook that just sticks in my head irregardless of how vapid the lyrics, but they are usually one hit wonders that I listen to when they come on the radio. I mean who doesn't love Uptown Funk that seems to transcend time? 

 

 

[Rickp]

18 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... I don't know how old you are but those of us that grew up with LP's and a record player OR a transistor radio as our only music choices didn't really have the option of listening to individual tracks. I don't remember anyone have an 8 Track Recording Deck, so again even in the car we listened to entire LPs. Younger listeners grew up with completely different technology and any song by any artist is at their fingertips. So I think that plays a role. 

... But answering your question with the 70's being my formative music years I want excellence at every level. My personal tastes dictates any song should be able to stand on it's own musically, so if you remove the vocals and lyrics it should still be enjoyable. I want my music to blend together but still be able to pick out any single element. I want to be able to pick out the drums or bass, or guitar or strings or anything else. I refer to music too congested to hear anything, especially if the lead vocalist is literally screaming as "noise". Not because I don't recognize it as a legit form of music, it is just so over produced and smashed together I can't hear any music. I would add that Video Killed The Radio Star was the beginning of the end for me as visuals became as important or more important than the music. I have a high end audiophile system and listen with my eyes closed so video is lost on me. 

... But of course just quality music alone isn't enough and a good vocal with a pleasing tone is the second element and meaningful lyrics round out my criteria. So a Taylor Swift singing about her relationships over and over again in a self serving song has zero appeal for me, regardless of her talent. A commentary on todays youth that identify with ing about themselves but I digress, and after all it isn't their fault, just the times they live in. Songs like Last Resort from the Eagles, I'd Love To Change The World by 10 Years After, Nature Way by Spirit, What's Going On by Marvin Gay and even AEnema by TOOL all have profound lyrics and one of the elements of music important for me. 

... That said, I can enjoy a great pop tune with a hook that just sticks in my head irregardless of how vapid the lyrics, but they are usually one hit wonders that I listen to when they come on the radio. I mean who doesn't love Uptown Funk that seems to transcend time? 

 

 

Nice to see someone who has an appreciation for “Ten Years After”.  Under appreciated band.

[chisag]

18 minutes ago, Rickp said:

Nice to see someone who has an appreciation for “Ten Years After”.  Under appreciated band.

 

... Sadly the lyrics from 1971 are just as relevant today. 

 

 

[Rickp]

9 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... Sadly the lyrics from 1971 are just as relevant today. 

 

 

I was one of many who were “hired” to work part time security at Powder Hill Music Festival Middlefield CT in 1970 and Ten Years After was one of the groups that were supposed to perform and I believe never had the chance V4 a court injunction shut it down.  I believe Melanie and a few other artists did get a chance to get on stage.  It was quite the summer weekend.

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Been listening to a ton of Zach Bryan's recently released and self titled album. Probably my favorite song on the album below. Really, really good listen.

(Ignore the ridiculous, IMO, album artwork of him taking a drag on a cig )

 

[silver & black]

 

[fixyurdivot]

The WOW FACTOR 95.1 FM Phoenix, on my Pioneer SX880, pumping out Magic Carpet Ride.  

Since getting my vintage audio gear set up a couple weeks ago, it's become our late afternoon music binge when I do my floor exercises and we have vino. 

[Rickp]

17 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

The WOW FACTOR 95.1 FM Phoenix, on my Pioneer SX880, pumping out Magic Carpet Ride.  

Since getting my vintage audio gear set up a couple weeks ago, it's become our late afternoon music binge when I do my floor exercises and we have vino. 

Dragging out a lot of the great vintage groups today!

[fixyurdivot]

And this

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

3 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

And this

 

A fine selection. I’ve always been partial to this one:

 

[funkyjudge]

On 9/16/2023 at 11:50 AM, GolfSpy_APH said:

Superstrokes are a little more difficult to pull without damage, but it is possible!

 

On 9/17/2023 at 6:54 AM, buckpillar said:

I been playing for 43yrs and find that I play my best when I don't use any modern technology, to many times I see younger players whip out a rangefinder or their phone to get a yardage.

What do you think? Does it actually help you in the grand scheme of things? 

 

4 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... Sadly the lyrics from 1971 are just as relevant today. 

 

 

The band that I played in for several years, two members of which I still play with on a weekly basis, played that song.

[Emag315]

At the current moment…my wifey bitching about some food containers I threw away in the trash. 

[Rickp]

30 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

And this

 

Yup!!

[Rickp]

21 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

 

 

The band that I played in for several years, two members of which I still play with on a weekly basis, played that song.

Trying to figure out where 1st 2quotes came from

[silver & black]

6 hours ago, RichL85 said:

Out of curiosity, how does everyone describe the music they like. I ask this as a relative question because I was having a conversation the other day where someone asked me who I like to listen to for music and I had a tough time answering. I don't necessarily like any specific group or individual. I like songs from a number of artists, but I don't inherently like any artist or group in particular. I generally don't listen to full albums anyway, but when I do, there are typically songs I like, and songs I dislike. I will listen to just about any genre or style, but couldn't really describe my tastes because it is entirely dependent on the specific song for me regardless of who the artist is.

Am I an outlier here or is anyone else generally agnostic to artists as a whole? 

As a teen growing up in the 70's, I was a hard rock/metal head... I still am...lol.

My tastes have changed with age. I'm a huge fan of Blues music/Blues Rock. I delve into some country (none of the popular radio crap), Prog, Roots/Americana music and genres that I can't put a name to.

I'm just a music fan. If it's good, I'll give it a listen.

[Rickp]

6 hours ago, RichL85 said:

Out of curiosity, how does everyone describe the music they like. I ask this as a relative question because I was having a conversation the other day where someone asked me who I like to listen to for music and I had a tough time answering. I don't necessarily like any specific group or individual. I like songs from a number of artists, but I don't inherently like any artist or group in particular. I generally don't listen to full albums anyway, but when I do, there are typically songs I like, and songs I dislike. I will listen to just about any genre or style, but couldn't really describe my tastes because it is entirely dependent on the specific song for me regardless of who the artist is.

Am I an outlier here or is anyone else generally agnostic to artists as a whole? 

My 1st exposure to music was late 50’s which was I feel the start of R&R.  I hit High School 1960 so that was a great decade followed by the 70’s that got even better so I’ve seen a few things over the years.  I’m still kinda stuck in the 60’s & 70’s with a smattering of 80’s.  Overall SWMBO and I have seen a ton of concerts over the years some phenomenal some just OK.  
I believe my 1st live Big Boy Concert was Beach Boys 1965ish.  Still remember it till today.  Dennis Wilson was not a great drummer but was a fun kid!!

[chisag]

On 9/20/2023 at 6:15 PM, silver & black said:

I'm just a music fan. If it's good, I'll give it a listen.

 

... I am always a little jealous of those with an eclectic taste.  I have always been very involved in music and my ear likes what it likes and I have pretty narrow tastes. I have branched out to groups Like TOOL, that I never would have listened to earlier in my life but they still have a nice layered musical sound to me. 

[buckpillar]

2 hours ago, funkyjudge said:

 

 

The band that I played in for several years, two members of which I still play with on a weekly basis, played that song.

Song sounds great, any other videos out there? Over here in Fayette County, love to listen to all kinds/types of good music. Keep playing... Golf and music!

[silver & black]

 

[skraeling]

Was always into rock / alternative and its various sub genres.  Past maybe 20 years though I am all in on Metal bands.

Im a giant Soilwork and Inflames fan.  

 

 

Both swedish melodic death metal bands.  Wish they would do a dual video again at some point.

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by skraeling

[silver & black]

Been a while since I clicked these guys up. chisag will approve.