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I'm currently listening to one of Jack Johnson's CDs. Brushfire Fairytales I think it's called.
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quote: I have never been able to get myself to like movie soundtracks, especially if the contain original music for the movie. It's too much like "getting into" the movie, and I just don't do that.
In centuries past, some of the greatest music written has been associated with ballet, opera, Catholic masses and the like. In the twentieth century our form of dramatic entertainment has changed. Movies have replaced plays and operas. But they all need music. Modern day soundtracks carry on the tradition of the dramatic music of previous centuries, and future generations will likely remember Superfly as a modern La Boheme, and Lord of the Rings as a twenty-first century Nutcracker.
You don't have to think of it as getting into the film, either. Some of the best soundtracks come from mediocre or bad movies. Some of my favorites come from movies I haven't even seen. But who cares? Can you explain the plot of The Marriage of Figaro or The Magic Flute? Even if you can't, you'd probably recognize and enjoy the musical themes. Likewise, even if you think James Bond is trash cinema, it's hard to deny the power of John Barry's soundtracks to Goldfinger or On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Just something to think about for you nay-sayers.
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If you have a chance to catch DT while they're still on the Train of Thought tour I highly recommend it. Saw them a month ago in KC, and, with the exception of Scenes From New York it was the best live concert I've seen them give (though Live at the Marquee is up there, too).
Porcupine Tree is pretty new to me but the buzz about it in progressive music circles was enough to get me started, and I'm pretty hooked too. Their albums are surprisingly hard to find...
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"future generations will likely remember Superfly as a modern La Boheme, and Lord of the Rings as a twenty-first century Nutcracker"
No. Future generations, by my estimate, will remember only their favorite stanza of any give song, and will be able to download songs by the stanza to "mix" on little handheld devices that produce new "mash" jams out of the fragments of earlier works.
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I have "No Need to Argue", "Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we?", and "To the faithfully departed" by the Cranberries shuffling through my iTunes right now.
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It took me longer to fully appreciate ToT than any other DT album. How did it cross the line for you?
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I can't believe I was listening to "The Hustle" this morning, its the only song in my mom's cd's that I like. Thats just because of the catchy tune and the fact that it comes up on an Old Navy commercial.
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Just now, I was listening a MIDI version of Sailor moon- La Soldier now I switched to an Mp3 kareoke version of Saber Marionette J - Successful mission
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I don't remember exactly. Maybe that means I'm ready for another listen. It's so harsh that I can't listen to it in the house; I have to take it out to the camper. Seems like there was an anti-organized religion thing going on. I'll have to check the lyrics again. Didn't they drop the F-bomb in this one?
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As for organized religion, you must be referring to "In The Name of God", the last track on the album. It is specifically about violence done in the name of God. Not really railing against organized religion on the whole, unless you get offended by the counter-melody-background-chorus of His Truth is Marching On.
The "F Bomb" is on the album, though I can't say for sure that this would be the first time it's been in DT lyrics. However I feel it is contextually appropriate when used, which is not something you can say for most "f bombs", since they usually don't get used in cocept albums. Posts: 4350 | Registered: Sep 2000
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The whole album is beautiful. I think it is just called Hapa. Stephen Stills plays on it, too. I played it when my son was born, so it has special meaning.
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I think Stephen Stills plays on the track that I have.
I want more music like this. It's a good CD? The CD I have is the wedding mix from my cousin's wedding, and I've almost worn it out. It's simply lovely.
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YES! It is one you can play a million times. (By the way, I saw Crow this weekend in North Carolina. He was HOT)(sorry to use thread for minicommunication with Kat)
Here is the one I mean. it is not listed on their website for some reason?
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I'm now listening to Saria's Song (Spooky Groovy Mix) up next Hyrule (Princess 'Z' Trigger Mix) i got the mp3 files from http://www.zeldapower.com I'm still waiting for my Zelda Special Edition Disc...
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Just finished listening to the Hellogoodbye free EP from Drive-Thru Records.
Next up is KoRn & Howard Stern - Y'All Want A Single
Followed by another free EP from Drive-Thru - Jenoah
And then the following songs:
The Misfits - Dig Up Her Bones NOFX - Go Your Own Way Paint By Numbers - Decorate Your Pavement Propagandhi - Letter Of Resignation Small Brown Bike - Expression Eraser Sublime - Santeria System Of A Down - Toxicity Taking Back Sunday - Cute Without The E This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb - Next Bus
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My little brother found my CD collection, which I thought got stolen a year ago, and now I'm listening to Sheryl Crow. Because I can, because I have my CDs back. !!!
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