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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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Jodo said:
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.

I find the 80s dated! As soon as I hear that synth drum….

I suppose what I was getting at was, ”dated” has a negative connotation, in terms of music I would say not aged well, old hat.

The Beatles “Yesterday” was released in 1965, it has aged well for a few reasons.

It is a (very) beautiful track and has a fairly simple arrangement, voice, acoustic guitar and strings.

If I played you the track for the first time as there is not much that would pigeon hole it. I would call it timeless because it is good and because it does not shout out mid 60s.

If I played Hush by Deep Purple you would immediately notice the recording and the Hammond – very late sixties.

It is a matter of taste I suppose on what you regard as corny sound wise and if sounding like a 60s track immediately makes it old hat.

Hats off to Roy Harper (I never liked the track) sounds dated as Jimmy Page is using that slide guitar like an old blues player.

So in summary? Dated is fine if it also amazing!
 
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pinball1970 said:
So in summary? Dated is fine if it also amazing!
Yep



 
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  • #63
I don't think I've posted this one.

Annie Lennox - A Whiter Shade of Pale

 
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Getting to a more Newtonian mindset, I present:

 
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StevieTNZ said:
I don't think I've posted this one.

Annie Lennox - A Whiter Shade of Pale


It is down to taste I know but for me some songs should never be touched. I think this is one of them.
I think she has a fantastic voice (my sister dragged me to Eurythmics a gig in the 80s/90s)
I think there are far worst examples of songs that should have been left alone
"Only living Boy in New York"Everything but the girl

Strawberry fields – Candy Flip (truly truly awful)

Here comes the Sun – Steve Harley

Born to Wild - Link Ray? (rubbish)

I got you Babe - UB40

Cant help falling in Love – UB40 (both horrific)

Hush Kula Shaker – This was actually not so bad, probably because it sounded a lot like DP MK1. However it still should have been left in 1968

Rocket Man- Kate Bush. I love Kate Bush and I love Rocket man but two loves do not make a right (cover)
 
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Sometimes though songs we thought should never be touched are touched in such a way to create a new classic. To me the best example is:
- Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland vs Iz Kamakawiwo'ole

Judy



Iz

 
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jedishrfu said:
Sometimes though songs we thought should never be touched are touched in such a way to create a new classic. To me the best example is:
- Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland vs Iz Kamakawiwo'ole

Judy



Iz


Ha ha ! I actually like this. I think they used it in a smolshy film with Drew Barrymore. 51st dates?
Judy Garland though? Wow. She was 17 when she did that? There is a brilliant analysis of her voice by a guy called 'Wings of Pegasus' on YouTube. A bit different to Rick Beato, I like both. Any I recommend it.
I forgot to mention the songs that are BETTER as covers.
The obvious one is All Along the Watchtower Hendrix, which is dated (it's got WAH WAH) BUT absolutely beautiful.
Other two stand outs ? I'll post, name the author without googling!
 
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He deserves one on his own.
 
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Lots (but not all) Dylan songs can go into this category.
Some Dylan songs have not been topped:



Which I think he should have gotten an Oscar for!
 
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BillTre said:
Lots (but not all) Dylan songs can go into this category.
Some Dylan songs have not been topped:



Which I think he should have gotten an Oscar for!

I am not a huge Dylan fan BUT the ones I like I love. Since we are on Dylan I was not at all Keen on this
 
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The Dead have done a lot of great versions of Dylan songs:

Either with Dylan:


Or without:
 
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Enya - So I Could Find My Way

 
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Some traditional Māori music:

 
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StevieTNZ said:
Some traditional Māori music:


It is interesting how different traditional music of various countries and nations.
 
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aliceiii said:
It is interesting how different traditional music of various countries and nations.
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Being employed for decades in the oceanographic field, nautical songs were especially appealing. One that stood out was Enya's "Orinoco Flow". I have the fondest memory of that song while out at sea in 1995. Our group had shipped a 1 ton, instrumented, aluminum-hulled, catamaran to San Diego from the east coast. As we steamed around Coronado Island en route to the open Pacific I was scrambling over the 'cat' in the scorching hot sun making last minute changes to wiring and mechanical adjustments, as the technician responsible for those tasks. I continued to work until dark when we finally retired to our bunks. My boss and I shared one of the bunkrooms in the bow section. As I prepared to doze off, sunburned with aching muscles in the top bunk, I well remember listening to Watermark on my compact cassette player with headphones. As the ship shuddered from the massive impact of waves against the hull, en route to Monterey Bay for our deployment, it created a kind of synergistic symphony with the awesomely beautiful "Orinoco Flow" song.

Thus I was delighted to come across a remix of the Orinoco Flow by Don Pelletier on Youtube. This is an absolutely fantastic remix of that song. But I wondered where this event took place. Finally I freeze-framed the video and saw the word "Amicorum" above the stage. A quick internet search revealed that it was an annual event that took place in a park in Belgium, where a temporary stage is set up. It's amazing to watch the energy and enthusiasm of the young people as they gyrate to the beat of the song.

 
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Ligeti: Music from 2001 Space Odyssey​

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01. Atmospheres 00:00
02. Lux Aeterna 08:43
03. Requiem 14:47
04. Adventures 41:45

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I like the song ''Imagine'' by John Lennon. It is a beautiful and simple song that speaks to the power of imagination and hope. The song has been covered by many artists, but it is the original version by John Lennon that is truly the best. It is a perfect example of how a great song can transcend time and still resonate with people today :smile:
 
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Terrific fusion album. Triangle -- Live in Yokohama.

 
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mlakonsky said:
I like the song ''Imagine'' by John Lennon. It is a beautiful and simple song that speaks to the power of imagination and hope. The song has been covered by many artists, but it is the original version by John Lennon that is truly the best. It is a perfect example of how a great song can transcend time and still resonate with people today :smile:
It sounds simple but it isn't. Not to write. It is putting those little touches in here and there that the Beatles were so brilliant at that made them special.
Like Hey Jude, no crazy chords pretty simple but try writing something like it. Let is be is another one.
Sexy Sadie reminds me a little of the sound of the piano on imagine. Chords are changing a lot and more chromatic. Lovely falsetto from him and he puts something similar in imagine.
They could both write and sing and play, guitar piano bass, very very well.
Genius.
 
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mlakonsky said:
I like the song ''Imagine'' by John Lennon. It is a beautiful and simple song that speaks to the power of imagination and hope. The song has been covered by many artists, but it is the original version by John Lennon that is truly the best. It is a perfect example of how a great song can transcend time and still resonate with people today :smile:
Sexy Sadie

 
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[QUOTE="Hornbein, post: 6659502, member: 489043"] Terrific fusion album. Triangle -- Live in Yokohama. [MEDIA=youtube]snw5FdVzS9g[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE] Holy crap! That's great!
 
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pinball1970 said:
[QUOTE="Hornbein, post: 6659502, member: 489043"] Terrific fusion album. Triangle -- Live in Yokohama. [MEDIA=youtube]snw5FdVzS9g[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE] Holy crap! That's great!

You might like this dance video then.

 
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Hornbein said:
You might like this dance video then.


Wow. Do you know the players are?
 
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pinball1970 said:
Wow. Do you know the players are?
The dancers are Perfume, who are very popular in Japan. The musicians are Triangle, in some parts speeded up or slowed down. Combined by yours truly. Note that with Odysee if you want 720p resolution you have to set that manually.

Senri Kawaguchi (Drums) Philippe Saisse (Keyboard) Armand Sabal-Lecco (Bass)

Here's Senri playing jazz. Tony Williams lives.
 
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