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Post by Q3 on Feb 25, 2011 19:27:34 GMT -5
Do you have a artist you want to recommend to other members? Post your suggestions in this thread. Links to videos and audio clips are a great addition.
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:19:54 GMT -5
Q3 granted me temporary powers to bring the music recommendations over from Atop1. From Q3Artist: Radiohead Why I recommend Radiohead: This band proves that music is not static and that you can be left of center and still be commercially successful. At the peak of the grunge movement, Radiohead redefined alt rock music finely-crafted music composition rarely seen in pop or rock music. Then in 2000 they evolved again and nearly all traditional rock instrumentation for an emphasis on electronica and pop music. They are living proof that pop music can be complex and authentic. Many critics and music fans consider Radiohead to be one of the greatest bands of all time. But the most significant contribution to music may have happened in 2007 when they finished their major-label contract and decide to release "In Rainbows" (2007) with a "the price is up to you" online payment model. The experiment had mixed results (some pans paid retail price others paid nothing) but the band has continued to provide fans will a constant supply of free HQ digital music and live performances. "In Rainbows" was also released as an independent record at retail and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Genres: Alternative rock, electronic music, experimental rock Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, beats), Jonny Greenwood (guitars, keyboards, other instruments), Ed O'Brien (guitars, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass, synthesizers) and Phil Selway (drums, percussion). The band has received eight BRIT Award nominations, but have yet to win one. Radiohead has received the Best Alternative Music Performance award three times at the Grammy Awards, for OK Computer in 1998, Kid A in 2001, and "In Rainbows" in 2009. At the MTV Video Music Awards, the band received the award for Best Art Direction for "There There" in 2003. Radiohead has also received the Best Act In The World Today award three times at the Q Awards, in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Overall, Radiohead has received 13 awards from 38 nominations. Rolling Stone surveyed 100 critics to ID the #1 album of the last decade and they select Radiohead "Kid A". Musical influences: Among Radiohead members' earliest influences were Scott Walker, and Elvis Costello; post-punk acts such as Joy Division, Magazine, R.E.M., Pixies, The Smiths and Sonic Youth. By the mid-1990s, Radiohead began to mention an interest in electronic music, especially that of DJ Shadow and also cited composer Krzysztof Penderecki as an influence on parts of OK Computer. Other influences are Miles Davis and Ennio Morricone, 1960s rock groups, such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
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Radiohead - Live From The Basement [Full Show] www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8byXSML4bYDownload a Free Radiohead Concert DVDLast year at their Prague show, 50 fans were given Flip cameras to film the concert from a variety of angles, and the footage was then pieced together to create the concert film, simply entitled Radiohead – Live in Praha. Always a fan-first band, Radiohead provided professional audio from the show for the DVD, so while the video capturing is amateur, the sound is not, which makes for a personal and professional account of the concert. radiohead-prague.nataly.fr/Download.html |
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:21:38 GMT -5
From sugareeI remember when they offered the "price is up to you". I wonder if they made money. Were/are they with a major label or are they putting out their music themselves? Not my cuppa, but love the information. This is Brett Dennen. Kind of folksy. I'm a big fan of lyrics, so that's how this guy hooked me. Great songwriter IMO. And I like his slightly unusual distinctive voice. That's what's missing for me with a lot of today's artist. I like to hear a few words of a song and immediately recognize the artist. Some info below. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_DennenMy favorites Ain't Gonna Lose You www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUsJnFQInOgand Make You Crazy www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwBC3goQEE
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:22:29 GMT -5
From sugareeHere's a reality talent show guy. Eli Mattson. He came in second on the 3rd season of America's Got Talent. Should have won! He's got a little Elton John vibe. Another distinctive voice IMO. He's toured a little, but isn't signed. His official site. www.elimattson.com/Walking in Memphis on AGT (I love watching this. Gets me teary eyed.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=itjCQQCyCqIA self penned song from his compilation cd, available on CDBaby. #7 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfcT_xodgAY
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:23:21 GMT -5
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:24:23 GMT -5
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:25:25 GMT -5
From iridiumOkay, here goes with some suggestions. First, my BF recently introduced me to a group called Pink Martini. We saw them at the Hollywood Bowl in September and they were great. A little intro from their wiki page: Pink Martini is a 12-member "little orchestra"[1] from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale. They draw inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. Band leader, Thomas Lauderdale describes the band's sound as "music of the world without being world music. If the United Nations had a house band in 1962 hopefully Pink Martini would be that band." "My hope is that we’re creating exquisite musical wallpaper which can be turned up or down, and played on almost any occasion, from background music to a love affair to vacuuming around the house."en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_MartiniTheir music has a very international flavor -- at the Hollywood Bowl they performed songs, most of which were original compositions, in English, Spanish, French and even Japanese. But the music is not "heavy" -- they definitely have a great sense of style and fun, too. A taste: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtekYzkZD4www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldxn6aq2GCc&feature=related
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:26:23 GMT -5
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:27:21 GMT -5
From iridiumI'm now realizing that I'm not sure whether the purpose of this thread is to recommend newer artists, or more obscure artists, or maybe remind us of great ones. Hopefully I'm not messing up with my next recommendation: Annie Lennox. Yes, she's been around for about 30 years now, but she's one of my personal favorites. I love her voice and her style. I think she has one of the most distinctive and beautiful voices in pop/rock. As part of the Eurythmics and through her solo career androgyny and theatricality have become hallmarks of her performance style (hmm, sound familiar?  . Her official website: www.annielennox.com/Her wiki page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_LennoxMs. Lennox has also made some amazing videos -- very theatrical, of course! Somewhere inside her may be a frustrated actress.  Here are some beauties: Walking on Broken Glass: inspired by the play/movie "Dangerous Liaisons", look for John Malkovich and Hugh Laurie in the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=y25stK5ymlA&ob=av2eCold: Beautiful song, very dramatic (for some reason, I'd like to hear Adam sing this) www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi19gH6_waE&feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&videos=-gHuH_cDI9ULove Song for a Vampire: 'Cause it's the day after Halloween and Adam loves vampires . The movie clips are from "Dracula" with Gary Oldman (1992) directed by Francis Ford Coppola. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhG8zC4npsEOther personal favorites are "Hear Comes the Rain Again" and "No More I Love You's". You can find them on you-tube -- I didn't want to clog up the page with more videos.
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Post by sugaree on Feb 28, 2011 8:28:07 GMT -5
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Here are some beauties: