Anyone here listen to Loudoun Wainwright III? I never heard of him until I watched KNOCKED UP (which I thought was a great movie by the way - perhaps because I like crude, immature humor).
A couple of songs on the soundtrack were truly fantastic - especially, "Grey in L.A." If you are interested, you can check out a snippet of the song at cduniverse.com. Amazing.
Posted by David G (Member # 8872) on :
Ok. So maybe someone here liked other music from the KNOCKED UP soundtrack?
Or perhaps any songs by any musician with Loudoun in his or her name?
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
Well I like his kid's music - Rufus and Martha Wainwright both play. Loudoun isn't my favorite but I'm pretty sure I've heard a song or two of his that I liked.
Posted by David G (Member # 8872) on :
I didn't know he did kid's music - I'll have to check it out.
For anyone interested in watching a performance of GRAY IN LA, go to this link on Loudoun Wainwright III's website. I also highly recommend his song, DAUGHTER, which can be viewed at the same link.
Am I crazy, or is this good stuff?
Posted by porcelain girl (Member # 1080) on :
I think ladyday meant his kids' music as in the music of his progeny, Rufus and Martha Wainwright.
Posted by The Flying Dracula Hair (Member # 10155) on :
LW III is FANTASTIC, he can really make a great song. I think the first one I heard was Red Guitar.
I've been meaning to see Knocked Up, I loved 40 Year Old Virgin. Guess I have more to look forward to now!
Posted by Liaison (Member # 6873) on :
I'm rather partial to Hard Day On The Planet, Dreaming, and Career Moves, but I've heard only a small fraction of his work. They're certainly a family of interesting lyricists. I think I appreciate them for that more than anything. I listen to virtually no folksy stuff on a regular basis. I have to be in the mood.
Rufus played locally last summer and that was an outstanding show. A Fine Frenzy and Sean Lennon both opened for him; also stellar. Rufus and Sean did a duet of Across the Universe towards the end, which was downright magical.
I just listened to Gray In LA. Quite lovely. Not that I'm an expert, but I'd say that it's definitely good stuff.
Posted by Redskullvw (Member # 1549) on :
Reminds me of Art Garfunckle.
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
quote:I think ladyday meant his kids' music as in the music of his progeny, Rufus and Martha Wainwright.
Porce is correct. Oh, the dangers of miscommunication when one misplaces an apostrophe.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I really like Daughter and Grey in L.A.
I had never heard of him before this thread, though.
Posted by David G (Member # 8872) on :
quote:Originally posted by ladyday:
quote:I think ladyday meant his kids' music as in the music of his progeny, Rufus and Martha Wainwright.
Porce is correct. Oh, the dangers of miscommunication when one misplaces an apostrophe.
Actually, I knew what ladyday meant. I was just trying (unsuccessfully) to be funny. A bit too dry, I suppose.
Posted by David G (Member # 8872) on :
And this must be hugely ironic, but the advertisement at the bottom of this page right now is for a Rufus Wainwright tour.
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
One of these days I'm going to assume you're kidding. I can see the backfire from here O_o.