Sweet Music Future

[Zombie]

Peter Gabriel's got one coming in February. It's just him & an orchestra, with no drums or guitars or anything, doing cover songs - Bowie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Lou Reed, Bon Iver, Neil Young, etc. Should be interesting.

Most of the other albums I am looking forward to this year are metal albums, which may or may not interest anyone here. But Fear Factory has a new one coming out the day before my birthday in February, and Dino's back, so happy birthday to me! They've also got the amazingness that is Gene Hoglan on drums, and the advance tracks I've heard are awesome so far.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by Zombie

Peter Gabriel's got one coming in February. It's just him & an orchestra, with no drums or guitars or anything, doing cover songs - Should be interesting.

I remember when I got a copy of So. I rushed out and
got a copy of most of his previous solo releases. Turned out to
be a big mistake on my part. Though I still really like "So". "Red
Rain" and "Don't Give Up" are my favorites of his.

Remaining of this theme of new music, are any of you familiar with
Allen Toussaint's The Bright Mississippi? I happened to catch
the last fifteen minutes or so of Mr. Toussaint on Austin City Limits
the other night. And his performance was amazing. I will be getting
this release. It's weird how music comes your way sometimes. Was
it just coincidence I heard Toussaint on ACL, and then a day later read
a review out of one of my music publications on "The Bright Mississippi"?
Some music just finds you out.

[Zombie]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I remember when I got a copy of So. I rushed out and
got a copy of most of his previous solo releases. Turned out to
be a big mistake on my part. Though I still really like "So". "Red
Rain" and "Don't Give Up" are my favorites of his.

Remaining of this theme of new music, are any of you familiar with
Allen Toussaint's The Bright Mississippi? I happened to catch
the last fifteen minutes or so of Mr. Toussaint on Austin City Limits
the other night. And his performance was amazing. I will be getting
this release. It's weird how music comes your way sometimes. Was
it just coincidence I heard Toussaint on ACL, and then a day later read
a review out of one of my music publications on "The Bright Mississippi"?
Some music just finds you out.

It's cool when new music finds you...or you find it. I love that. It doesn't happen to me as often anymore, but man, in high school, when I discovered all the amazing things I listen to now...ahhh, nostalgia.

I'm not a major Peter Gabriel follower or anything, but I do love So. And I am interested to hear what he will do on Scratch My Back. Apparently, the artists he is covering are supposed to return the favor or something.

ETA: Also, you gotta love stuff like this:



What are our chances of getting Stevie in monkey mime paint, aping the ape, and swinging on a rope? Lindsey can already hop around whilst playing guitar, so we're halfway there.

Peter Gabriel is a fine entertainer. Understands the art of subtle eccentricity and stuff.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I remember when I got a copy of So. I rushed out and
got a copy of most of his previous solo releases. Turned out to
be a big mistake on my part. Though I still really like "So". "Red
Rain" and "Don't Give Up" are my favorites of his.

Why was it a mistake? Admittedly, the first few albums are difficult to get cozy with. But in my opinion Security is the quintessential PG album- it definitely warrants repeated listening. Be patient, grasshopper.

One of my favorite songs of all time is "I Met a Man" by Toni Childs and Peter Gabriel. It's, like, the greatest PG song not actually written by PG. Too bad it will probably never be reissued. :sad:

[Black_Moon]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Why was it a mistake? Admittedly, the first few albums are difficult to get cozy with. But in my opinion Security is the quintessential PG album- it definitely warrants repeated listening. Be patient, grasshopper.

One of my favorite songs of all time is "I Met a Man" by Toni Childs and Peter Gabriel. It's, like, the greatest PG song not actually written by PG. Too bad it will probably never be reissued. :sad:

Melt was the one that got me into Peter's music (along with finding out that Kate Bush sang backup on three songs on the album), although So is still my favourite album of his. It's actually one of my favourite albums of all time.

[Meowi]

Does anyone know what is happening regarding Tori Amos?

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by Meowi

Does anyone know what is happening regarding Tori Amos?

Don't quote me, but I heard she's retiring from music.

[iamnotafraid]

Another version of Melody Gardot's great album:
My One And Only Thrill, featuring new remixes,
Four previously unreleased songs. And exclusive art
prints.

I WILL BUY THIS!

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Why was it a mistake? Admittedly, the first few albums are difficult to get cozy with. But in my opinion Security is the quintessential PG album- it definitely warrants repeated listening. Be patient, grasshopper.

One of my favorite songs of all time is "I Met a Man" by Toni Childs and Peter Gabriel. It's, like, the greatest PG song not actually written by PG. Too bad it will probably never be reissued. :sad:

The mistake was that I liked So very much, so much so (pun) that I went
out and bought every solo album that the record store had. I probably didn't give
them enough time to grow on me. And they were on cassette tape, so they are
packed up somewhere. Only Mr. Marbles knows for sure.

__________________________

Dodfather, I'm glad there's another Shelby fan on this board.
And to think, I haven't even told my greatest and most personal
Shelby story yet. I wouldn't want her mad at me, she can look right
through you with those blue eyes.

__________________________

Wouldn't it have made sense for Sony Legacy/RCA to release
ELVIS ON STAGE FEBRUARY 1970 in February instead
of March? One of my favorites ever.

__________________________

Oh one last thing - David have you picked up "I Am Shelby Lynne" or
"Just A Little Lovin'" yet???

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by Zombie

Peter Gabriel's got one coming in February. It's just him & an orchestra, with no drums or guitars or anything, doing cover songs - Bowie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Lou Reed, Bon Iver, Neil Young, etc. Should be interesting.

Most of the other albums I am looking forward to this year are metal albums, which may or may not interest anyone here. But Fear Factory has a new one coming out the day before my birthday in February, and Dino's back, so happy birthday to me! They've also got the amazingness that is Gene Hoglan on drums, and the advance tracks I've heard are awesome so far.

CNN recently played a video of Peter Gabriel's orchestral cover of Bowie's "Heroes." Um... not impressed. Considering it's been 8 years since his last proper album (which was fantastic, by the way), I think he could do better than this.

Speaking of Neil Young... I am in utter awe of Jimmy Fallon's imitation of him. It wouldn't be so gosh-darn funny if it wasn't so incredibly spot-on:

[Zombie]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

CNN recently played a video of Peter Gabriel's orchestral cover of Bowie's "Heroes." Um... not impressed. Considering it's been 8 years since his last proper album (which was fantastic, by the way), I think he could do better than this.

Speaking of Neil Young... I am in utter awe of Jimmy Fallon's imitation of him. It wouldn't be so gosh-darn funny if it wasn't so incredibly spot-on:

Aw, that sucks. I haven't heard anything from it yet. Was hoping it'd at least be interesting.

And I think that's the first time in a very long time that I found Jimmy Fallon funny.

[Dodfather]

Jesus - that Neil Young impression is really quite creepy! So good.