Terri and I are sitting here listening to some treasures that were recently given to us. Old albums. These names will mean nothing to some of you. Flatt and Scruggs, Ernest Tubbs, Eddie Arnold, well, you get the idea.
I call it listening because with albums you can't just sit and hear, it requires participation. One has to change the albums, gently push the arm when it sticks and make sure the albums are clean.
The sound isn't the perfectly clear sound of today, but I don't think it's meant to be. When you listen to this music you read the album cover and talk about the songs.
I think this is the way music is supposed to be listened to. We have lost so much with 32 CD changers, perfectly engineered sounds and generic music. Hell, I guess I should add MP3 players as well.
This music grew up in rough dives under bridges. Honkytonks that would make Doks meetrack look tame. The kind of music for me, that tells stories of hard living and hard loving.
I am listening to old albums, and listening is a verb.
Just looked up Flatt and Scruggs on youtube.
I think I'm starting to like Country music.
Earl Scruggs is the Daddy of Bluegrass, which is what that music is.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Earl Scruggs is the Daddy of Bluegrass, which is what that music is.
Ah- cool. Well, then Bluegrass is starting to grow on me.
Google Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and turn the volume up. :)
Pretty good stuff.
I'll have to explore this a bit more. Might give me something interesting to try on mandolin too.
You play mandolin??
Wabash Cannonball.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 10:15:03 PM
You play mandolin??
Wabash Cannonball.
Sort of play the mandolin. I know a couple of chords and can kinda figure out what I'm going for by trying it on guitar first. I got one to flesh out some music ideas I had that I didn't really follow up on. But- my one mandolin recording can be found in one of the earlier recordings of Hand of Eris in Music GASM. I also have an as yet unstrung used banjo that my old roommate gave to me that I have no idea what to do with as of yet. :lulz:
Good stuff!
Most of my exposure to mando has been through Zeppelin, The Tea Party (band), Irish folk music, and one Bruce Dickinson song, funny enough.
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=26138.msg924139#msg924139
The mando still exists in later versions but is put through some pitch shifting and speed ups, which make it sound like some sort of synth thing.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 10:27:16 PM
Good stuff!
Most of my exposure to mando has been through Zeppelin, The Tea Party (band), Irish folk music, and one Bruce Dickinson song, funny enough.
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=26138.msg924139#msg924139
The mando still exists in later versions but is put through some pitch shifting and speed ups, which make it sound like some sort of synth thing.
I'll listen after done with the albums. All I play is the Native American Flute. And I suck. :)
But it makes me happy.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 10:29:55 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 10:27:16 PM
Good stuff!
Most of my exposure to mando has been through Zeppelin, The Tea Party (band), Irish folk music, and one Bruce Dickinson song, funny enough.
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=26138.msg924139#msg924139
The mando still exists in later versions but is put through some pitch shifting and speed ups, which make it sound like some sort of synth thing.
I'll listen after done with the albums. All I play is the Native American Flute. And I suck. :)
But it makes me happy.
Doesn't matter as long as you have fun.
I should remember my own advice when trying to push my guitar skills when practicing on my own.
Speaking of which, I should probably do some of that shortly.
Mule Skinner Blues by Dolly Parton. I haz wood.
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
I enjoy Old Crow Medicine Show and Doc Watson.
Need myself a banjolele.
Even though he's country and not bluegrass, I feel I should point out that Wayne Hancock is fucking awesome.
And as to the OP, listening is a skill so many lack. Like the people to whom I must explain, and don't understand that Taylor Swift is not country...what are these people doing when that music reaches their brain?
MP3's lose much of the sound in favor of ease of portability. Which is nice, I like portability. But I like being able to listen to what a person created with their hands and soul (YEAH SOUL) more.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 11:08:23 PM
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
:lulz:
Quote from: Alty on October 08, 2010, 11:14:54 PM
I enjoy Old Crow Medicine Show and Doc Watson.
Need myself a banjolele.
Even though he's country and not bluegrass, I feel I should point out that Wayne Hancock is fucking awesome.
And as to the OP, listening is a skill so many lack. Like the people to whom I must explain, and don't understand that Taylor Swift is not country...what are these people doing when that music reaches their brain?
MP3's lose much of the sound in favor of ease of portability. Which is nice, I like portability. But I like being able to listen to what a person created with their hands and soul (YEAH SOUL) more.
They are tennie boppers. Sadly they drive the market.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 10:08:07 PM
Google Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and turn the volume up. :)
Damn I love bluegrass. And as much as I hate the south, at least they appreciate good music down here. Blugrass radio = win.
Quote from: Kai on October 08, 2010, 11:25:33 PM
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 10:08:07 PM
Google Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and turn the volume up. :)
Damn I love bluegrass. And as much as I hate the south, at least they appreciate good music down here. Blugrass radio = win.
Hell yes. Terri and I used to play it on the radio every Sunday when I owned Running Creek Grill. We were always packed for breakfast, and we found out half came to hear the radio.
Last Dance by Flyod Cramer. :cry: Tearjerker.
Yeah I do not enjoy listening to that one. Though it's a good song.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 11:08:23 PM
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
Are you a US spag?
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 12:10:09 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 11:08:23 PM
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
Are you a US spag?
Yeah man, Boston, MA
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 09, 2010, 12:26:24 AM
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 12:10:09 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 11:08:23 PM
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
Are you a US spag?
Yeah man, Boston, MA
Google bluegrass festivals, they are all over. Pack up your mandolin, many pickers will show you some tricks. :)
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 12:28:27 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 09, 2010, 12:26:24 AM
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 12:10:09 AM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 11:08:23 PM
The youtube clip I found for that one had scrolling text offering RFD-TV denim caps to support "rural programming" which made me chuckle- reminds me of when I would go into record stores and see the rap, hip hop and the like lumped under "Urban." Made me think of Dolly Parton briefly as Gangsta Rap for country folk.
Are you a US spag?
Yeah man, Boston, MA
Google bluegrass festivals, they are all over. Pack up your mandolin, many pickers will show you some tricks. :)
Boston Bluegrass Union came up pretty quick. Looks like I missed the most recent festival, but they have an events calendar.
As crazy as it may sound, you are in a bluegrass hotbed! :lulz:
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 12:43:39 AM
As crazy as it may sound, you are in a bluegrass hotbed! :lulz:
It does sound crazy, but there's that calendar, full of stuff!
Hawk,
educating the young ITT.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 10:27:16 PM
Good stuff!
Most of my exposure to mando has been through Zeppelin, The Tea Party (band), Irish folk music, and one Bruce Dickinson song, funny enough.
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=26138.msg924139#msg924139
The mando still exists in later versions but is put through some pitch shifting and speed ups, which make it sound like some sort of synth thing.
That wasn't bad at all.
this thread may or may not have influenced my decision to by a turntable.
x
edd
Even though I am the farthest thing from christain-Oh do I love me some good ole bluegrass!
Doc and Scruggs here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUzVUNJKiDc
My uncle in law (Steveie) plays too- at festivals and such.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l63hTYfN_o (he's the banjo player)
The freaking banjo and all of it just has that sound that makes your body want to move. I just love it.
Ah-thanks for this thread Charley Brown!
It has set the mood for my day today.
:)
Quote from: Hamos on October 10, 2010, 04:06:20 PM
Even though I am the farthest thing from christain-Oh do I love me some good ole bluegrass!
Doc and Scruggs here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUzVUNJKiDc
My uncle in law (Steveie) plays too- at festivals and such.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l63hTYfN_o (he's the banjo player)
The freaking banjo and all of it just has that sound that makes your body want to move. I just love it.
Ah-thanks for this thread Charley Brown!
It has set the mood for my day today.
:)
There are tons of great bluegrass songs that aren't religion based.
Tanks for the clip of your uncle.
Quote from: Roaring Biscuit! on October 10, 2010, 03:34:23 PM
this thread may or may not have influenced my decision to by a turntable.
x
edd
HOURS of fun sitting on the floor with a glass of wine.
amen to that
x
Good stuff. I was in the bluegrass club at school. We had a jam every Saturday.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
I call it listening because with albums you can't just sit and hear, it requires participation. One has to change the albums, gently push the arm when it sticks and make sure the albums are clean.
All real listening requires participation.
Quote from: Aleister Growly on October 10, 2010, 06:02:29 PM
Good stuff. I was in the bluegrass club at school. We had a jam every Saturday.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
I call it listening because with albums you can't just sit and hear, it requires participation. One has to change the albums, gently push the arm when it sticks and make sure the albums are clean.
All real listening requires participation.
Even if the participation is just mental.
Quote from: Kai on October 10, 2010, 07:24:33 PM
Quote from: Aleister Growly on October 10, 2010, 06:02:29 PM
Good stuff. I was in the bluegrass club at school. We had a jam every Saturday.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 08, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
I call it listening because with albums you can't just sit and hear, it requires participation. One has to change the albums, gently push the arm when it sticks and make sure the albums are clean.
All real listening requires participation.
Even if the participation is just mental.
Exactly. There's a huge difference between getting lulled into a reverie and actively exploring music.
LOVE VINYL!
and you said it, charlie - vinyl is an experience, everything about it.
Quote from: Roaring Biscuit! on October 10, 2010, 03:34:23 PM
this thread may or may not have influenced my decision to by a turntable.
x
edd
There are people with no turntables? :eek:
Yes, a lot of people don't own one anymore.
We've never had one. I grew up listening to tapes and the radio instead of vinyl, and I want a real record player. I keep meaning to buy one, but never get around to it.
I like bluegrass. I just added it to my last.fm account. My laptop has godawful sound, but I'm still enjoying what I'm getting.
I've never owned one. My mom had one when I was a kid, though.
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 09, 2010, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on October 08, 2010, 10:27:16 PM
Good stuff!
Most of my exposure to mando has been through Zeppelin, The Tea Party (band), Irish folk music, and one Bruce Dickinson song, funny enough.
http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=26138.msg924139#msg924139
The mando still exists in later versions but is put through some pitch shifting and speed ups, which make it sound like some sort of synth thing.
That wasn't bad at all.
Thanks man :)
Quote from: BadBeast on October 10, 2010, 10:45:35 PM
Quote from: Roaring Biscuit! on October 10, 2010, 03:34:23 PM
this thread may or may not have influenced my decision to by a turntable.
x
edd
There are people with no turntables? :eek:
Quote from: Charley Brown on October 10, 2010, 11:41:38 PM
Yes, a lot of people don't own one anymore.
Quote from: The Lord and Lady Omnibus Fuck on October 11, 2010, 09:16:55 PM
I've never owned one. My mom had one when I was a kid, though.
And finding one in this day and age is almost impossible at an affordable price. Then if you can find a decent one, it's a total bitch finding needles. I agree though, there is nothing quite like the sound of an album.
What's "affordable"?
Best Buy sells turntables with both analog and digital outputs for about $100.
Quote from: Doktor Alphapance on October 12, 2010, 04:22:01 PM
What's "affordable"?
Best Buy sells turntables with both analog and digital outputs for about $100.
Yeah..... turtables alone :lulz:
Bought a decent set of speakers lately?
And I have no idea what Best Buy you go to, but the cheapest I saw when I last looked there was a couple hundred for a decent turntable!
Quote from: Kiaransalee on October 12, 2010, 04:25:23 PM
Quote from: Doktor Alphapance on October 12, 2010, 04:22:01 PM
What's "affordable"?
Best Buy sells turntables with both analog and digital outputs for about $100.
Yeah..... turtables alone :lulz:
Bought a decent set of speakers lately?
And I have no idea what Best Buy you go to, but the cheapest I saw when I last looked there was a couple hundred for a decent turntable!
Goodwill.
You don't have a stereo, either?
Quote from: Doktor Alphapance on October 12, 2010, 04:33:31 PM
You don't have a stereo, either?
Who me?
I still have the RCA system my parents bought me when I was 16. AND I still have the reel to reel that came with it :lulz:
I'm using one (of a pair) of Technics 1210 mkII, a little Denon 200wt amp, with an analogue stage, a pair of Bi-wired Mission M780s on one ring, and Kef Crestas on the other. All of
which were thrown away by the owners, were pulled out of reclaimation skips, and cost me nothing. (Took me a while to put together though) EBay is good for cheap Turntables too. All the little wannabe DJ's who've discovered vinyl is harder than it seems to play well.