Music Music to Lift Your Soul: 4 Genres & Honorable Mention

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The discussion centers around the best music across four genres: classical, country, hard rock, and fusion. Notable classical pieces include JS Bach's "Air On A G String" and Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony, while country highlights include Merle Haggard's "Workingman’s Blues." In hard rock, songs like Fit For Rivals' "Your Worst Mistake" and AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" are mentioned. Fusion is represented by Cartoon Theory's "Wizardry Mind." The conversation touches on the timelessness of certain songs, with examples like The Beatles' "Yesterday" and John Lennon's "Imagine," which are praised for their enduring appeal. The impact of music on personal experiences is also highlighted, particularly with the mention of "Ashokan Farewell," which holds emotional significance for some participants. The thread reflects a deep appreciation for a wide range of music, emphasizing how certain tracks resonate across generations and personal histories.
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this was my favorite late night / early morning raga. I tried to listen to it at about 4am.
 
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Linda Ronstadt also discovered Emmylou Harris.
 
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mathwonk said:
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I dig Malkauns - so much music from only 5 notes (basically the black piano keys centered on Bb)
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
The song about a legend that became a legend... American Pie. Trivia: Who and what event were the subjects of the song?


Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, and the Big Bopper
 
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Chooky's 'Fairy Bread':

 
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A variation on a classic blues/rock tune

Booker T and the MGs, with Daryl Hall.

The Original (RHINO Records)

 
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Clicking on the link "Watch on YouTube" should take one to the song/tune. Many music videos on Youtube are only watchable on youtube unfortunately.Another unique "progressive" rock sound from Genesis, "Firth of Fifth".

A different version

A live performance with Steve Hackett

I had a friend in college who played keyboards. He got ejected from a Genesis concert after he rushed the stage and attempted to play the keyboards with Tony Banks. My friend was tripping and momentarily lost contact with reality.
 
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Astronuc said:
Clicking on the link "Watch on YouTube" should take one to the song/tune. Many music videos on Youtube are only watchable on youtube unfortunately.Another unique "progressive" rock sound from Genesis, "Firth of Fifth".


Thanks @Astronuc . That works.
 
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And, of course, probably the most iconic song ever made to a movie:
 
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The new Gothic cathedrals spurred the creation of new music to fit the space
 
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Can't stop listening to it!
 
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StevieTNZ said:
Can't stop listening to it!
Really? Best music ever? Ever like over the entire history of humans on Earth?
 
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BWV said:
Really? Best music ever? Ever like over the entire history of humans on Earth?
Indeed!
 
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An hour of beautiful music:
 
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Colin Hayes said:
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
I grew up on Led Zep but cannot listen to it now. Very dated ( though if I was asked 30 years ago I would have stated " Led Zep forever!"
Tommy Emmanuel has had my attention these last 5 years or so.
Far as best music...these days anything by JS Bach is fine by me
 
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Jodo said:
Far as best music...these days anything by JS Bach is fine by me
Now that is dated!
 
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Jodo said:
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Far as best music...these days anything by JS Bach is fine by me
Young JS made a living as an itinerant 'keyboard' player, pipe organ virtuoso and occasional salesperson; while composing the most sublime music.
 
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Maybe his music dating is of a more recent time as in the Moog music of Switched On Bach by Wendy Carlos circa 1968.
 
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21st century bebop. The drummer is terrific.
 
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Best song EVER. So glad I rediscovered it last Saturday.
 
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If it is really good music I don't think it dates, it just is. Zep first 4 albums will endure I think. What is dated about it? @Jodo
 
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pinball1970 said:
If it is really good music I don't think it dates, it just is. Zep first 4 albums will endure I think. What is dated about it? @Jodo
The kitschy blues tunes like 'I can't quit you babe' or 'Lemon Song' are very dated

If you want timeless, this is likely the oldest living music tradition on Earth, the Pygmy music I posted above being the second

 
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Track from the new Haiduk album Diabolica [metal]

 
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BWV said:
The kitschy blues tunes like 'I can't quit you babe' or 'Lemon Song' are very dated

If you want timeless, this is likely the oldest living music tradition on Earth, the Pygmy music I posted above being the second


We would have to agree with what we both mean by timeless and dated I think.
 
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pinball1970 said:
If it is really good music I don't think it dates, it just is. Zep first 4 albums will endure I think. What is dated about it? @Jodo
I still enjoy Zep. I agree the first 4 are probably timeless ( as well as Physical Graffiti ). I just find after discovering Joe Satriani back in 1988 and then spending the following 2 years learning how to play it, my taste changed alot. If I had a dime for every time I played stairway to heaven I would retire now instead of 4 years from now ( I cringe when I hear that song now )
Going to California... Now that's a diff story 😀
Zep forever! Just sounds sooooo 70's now. Guess that what I mean by dated.
 
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