Music Acquisitions, Old and New

[RGMike]

Inspired by the 1-2-punch of Dave playing "Opportunities" and Rob playing "Suburbia" in the same week, I found on Amazon a great 2-CD Pet Shop Boys best-of called Pop Art.  Took it to the gym today and it turned out to be 2-1/2 hours of genius.  Just amazing, and highly recommended.

[Gazoo]

I finally took the recommendations of a few of you (especially Mike) and bought some Boz.  Slow Dancer, Silk Degrees, and Down Two Then Left were bundled together as sort of a mini box set, so I jumped on it.  And am grateful for the results so far.

So, thanks.  And it leads me to an upcoming project that involves yinz guys.

In the near future, I'm going to budget $50 for iTunes singles coming from recommendations.  Namely, yours.

You guys have gotten to know my musical tastes over several years now and know me pretty well.  We all suggest stuff at random points throughout any number of threads -- "You have GOT to hear this!" and such -- and now it's time to do something about it.  The first five club members to send me lists of The 10 Songs I Must Insist Gaz Acquaint Himself With: I'll take you up on the offer.  And I won't hem or haw unless it's something I already own.  But they must be available on iTunes.

Let me know what you think of this idea.  Thanks!

Gaz

PS: Someday when I have more time and better technology I'll do the same with movies.

[RGMike]

In the near future, I'm going to budget $50 for iTunes singles coming from recommendations.  Namely, yours.

You guys have gotten to know my musical tastes over several years now and know me pretty well.  We all suggest stuff at random points throughout any number of threads -- "You have GOT to hear this!" and such -- and now it's time to do something about it.  The first five club members to send me lists of The 10 Songs I Must Insist Gaz Acquaint Himself With: I'll take you up on the offer.  And I won't hem or haw unless it's something I already own.  But they must be available on iTunes.

Let me know what you think of this idea.  Thanks!

Gaz

It may take a while, but I'll be happy to compile a list.

[Gazoo]

In the near future, I'm going to budget $50 for iTunes singles coming from recommendations.  Namely, yours.

You guys have gotten to know my musical tastes over several years now and know me pretty well.  We all suggest stuff at random points throughout any number of threads -- "You have GOT to hear this!" and such -- and now it's time to do something about it.  The first five club members to send me lists of The 10 Songs I Must Insist Gaz Acquaint Himself With: I'll take you up on the offer.  And I won't hem or haw unless it's something I already own.  But they must be available on iTunes.

Let me know what you think of this idea.  Thanks!

Gaz

It may take a while, but I'll be happy to compile a list.

I'll give you plenty of time.  Especially curious to see your list.

[RGMike]

I hadn't been to that fab mp3 blog in a while -- here's their "back to school" musical salute:

http://www.moistworks.com/2007/09/my-name-is-cheech-school-bus-driver.html

[princessofcairo]

I hadn't been to that fab mp3 blog in a while -- here's their "back to school" musical salute:

http://www.moistworks.com/2007/09/my-name-is-cheech-school-bus-driver.html

ooh, thanks. live jerry lee lewis drives me crazy!!! and i love the otis redding song, too.

[RGMike]

Just ordered from Amazon: a  British import 2-CD set called "Motown Disco". Mostly 12-inch remixes of Motown dance hits of the '70s & '80s ("Love Hangover", "Got To Give it Up" and the like), but the rare gem that makes it truly worth having is Carl Bean's early-disco Gay Lib anthem "I Was Born This Way", which has been very hard to find for several decades.

[Gazoo]

Just ordered from Amazon: a  British import 2-CD set called "Motown Disco". Mostly 12-inch remixes of Motown dance hits of the '70s & '80s ("Love Hangover", "Got To Give it Up" and the like), but the rare gem that makes it truly worth having is Carl Bean's early-disco Gay Lib anthem "I Was Born This Way", which has been very hard to find for several decades.

I'm eager to hear that Carl Bean song; you've piqued my curiosity on it before and I failed to follow up.

Meanwhile, just went to iTunes, seized by a mood, to buy Love's "My Little Red Book."  Found out the Rubinoos did a cover of it as well, sounding to my ears like the Buckingham, and I was so entranced I bought both.  Bacharach's sense of chords really hits me, and I think that's the whole key to his songwriting.

[princessofcairo]

Bacharach's sense of chords really hits me, and I think that's the whole key to his songwriting.

that and the funky time signatures.

[Lightnin' Rod]

The food banks win:  I picked up a copy of LFTA 14 today.  Meh doesn't even cover it.  I might put Ozomatli on my on my iPod, but so far that's as good as it gets.

[ggould]

The food banks win:  I picked up a copy of LFTA 14 today.  Meh doesn't even cover it.  I might put Ozomatli on my on my iPod, but so far that's as good as it gets.

I'm a big fan of Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."  Is this one a good version?

[Lightnin' Rod]

The food banks win:  I picked up a copy of LFTA 14 today.  Meh doesn't even cover it.  I might put Ozomatli on my on my iPod, but so far that's as good as it gets.

I'm a big fan of Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."  Is this one a good version?

It's okay.  I think I might come to like it more, as it's not one of Kfog's regulars I don't really know it very well.  It has an odd sound that might become endearing after enough listens.  

Unlike most of LFTA, which I've heard plenty on Kfog.  The Andrew Bird thing aint too bad, and the Angelique Kidjo song works as well.

[Alicat]

I got mine Saturday. I was n Redwood City and walked over to Peets about 9:15. Peter Finch was scheduled to be there at 10 but I didn't feel inclined to wait. It looked like a comfy Peets with people lounging on leather sofas and reading and visiting. I frequent Peets but never hang out.

I've heard it a few times through now and like it for what it is.

[ggould]

The food banks win:  I picked up a copy of LFTA 14 today.  Meh doesn't even cover it.  I might put Ozomatli on my on my iPod, but so far that's as good as it gets.

I'm a big fan of Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."  Is this one a good version?

It's okay.  I think I might come to like it more, as it's not one of Kfog's regulars I don't really know it very well.  It has an odd sound that might become endearing after enough listens.  Unlike most of LFTA, which I've heard plenty on Kfog.

I guess it's what you'd call a KPIG Katrina, but I love it.

[Gazoo]

I finally took the recommendations of a few of you (especially Mike) and bought some Boz.  Slow Dancer, Silk Degrees, and Down Two Then Left were bundled together as sort of a mini box set, so I jumped on it.  And am grateful for the results so far.

So, thanks.  And it leads me to an upcoming project that involves yinz guys.

In the near future, I'm going to budget $50 for iTunes singles coming from recommendations.  Namely, yours.

You guys have gotten to know my musical tastes over several years now and know me pretty well.  We all suggest stuff at random points throughout any number of threads -- "You have GOT to hear this!" and such -- and now it's time to do something about it.  The first five club members to send me lists of The 10 Songs I Must Insist Gaz Acquaint Himself With: I'll take you up on the offer.  And I won't hem or haw unless it's something I already own.  But they must be available on iTunes.

Let me know what you think of this idea.  Thanks!

Gaz

PS: Someday when I have more time and better technology I'll do the same with movies.

REVIVED.  I'd still like to do this, if any of you would like to send me a shopping list.