Just listening to 'Stairway to Heaven' on my pc. Is it me, or does anyone else get a tingle down their spine every time they listen to it? Especially the bit where the guitar solo kicks in towards the end....

'And as we wind on down the road......'

There aren't many songs that do it to me. This is one.

'Teardrop' by Massive Attack is another. There are some songs for which the phrase 'too loud' does not apply.

You old hippie you. I take it you're not at work, then?

Yes, it makes me shiver too .... not that I listen to music much these days, what with the deafness and all, but when I did the piece that always gets me is the intro to Elgar's Cello Concerto.

And the first guitar solo on Santana's Moonflower album. Oh yes.



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I am very interested in the Universe. I am specialising in the Universe and everything surrounding it. - E. L. Wisty

Have you ever heard Rolf Harris's cover version of 'Stairway to Heaven'?

The Rolf cover is fine and dandy. I've got even got the album (which I probably shouldn't admit). However, the original is the one...

Yes, I'm at work, but so long as we're unobtrusive about it (ie. no air guitar), we're ok. And I must admit to having the Rolf version too. The original is infinitely superior, naturally.

There's also that bit in 'Telegraph Road'...

Hmm... I haven't listened to Dire Straits in ages. Going Home always got me more than Telegraph Road.

Teardrop, thorugh my PC speakers with the lovely bass box and surround sound - absolutely fantastic, even if it makes my screen wobble. Elgar's Enigma variations always get me too, something to do with a romantic thingummy a while back. Eels' "Climbing Up To The Moon" is the one tune that really makes me stop whenever I hear it, as does "Walkaway" by Eliza Carthy.

As for bouncing round the room music, my choice is either Ooberman's bonus track off the Magic Treehouse LP (Storm Trooper -[www.themagictreehouse.co.uk] for lyrics) or Coutning Crows' "A Murder Of One".

Amongst others....



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I just bought the new Evanescence CD (Fallen)...very good I must say! Take slightly Goth rock, add a little bit of Linkin Park, a splash of 80's new wave/rock and then throw in some Enya just for fun. It has great guitars, unique writing and phrasing and Amy Lee's voice is AMAZINGLY haunting. They're a new band and I'm not sure the CD is out in the UK yet. But you can check out their website at [www.evanescence.com] and listen to some clips. Be sure to watch their video for "Bring Me To Life".

I personally like a large range of music, but I love great guitars and tight vocal harmonies. That's probably why I like this CD so much. They use a lot of minor chords, so it makes it interesting and haunting. The sound is "strong" and comes at you without being too loud or in your face.

"Take Linkin Park" - great idea - can you take them as far away from my ears as possible, please?



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hehehe, to each his own, I guess
they are an accquired taste

There's a new Evan Dando LP out on Monday - hurrah hurrah hurrah...



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This evening I'm going to a concert in which three different groups will be participating: Pete Allen's Jazz Band, Max Collie's Rhythm Aces, and Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band. (see www.whoopeeband.de for more about the last-mentioned of these... )



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caught the end of BBC2's prog on the history of country music tonight. Dammit, I wanted to watch that too. Luckily got to see Gillian Welch, a name I didn't recognise. Fantastic voice, great songs. Made conscious effort to remember the name. Googled and found out she sang on a couple of tracks on the 'O brother where art thou' soundtrack. Which I have.

yay! Onto amazon to see what else I can spend my money on...

Does ANYBODY like Tangerine Dream, Frank Zappa, or Yes? I'm ancient and I know it. Take pity on me - what do you think I'd like that's out now?

You might by accident like The Donnas...they're more rock than those 3...more party-like, but the music's great. The only weakness is the lead singer's voice. It's not bad at all, just not as strong as the music. Could give them a try.

I must confess a certain fondness for T Dream. Got into them following the stuff they did for 'Risky Business' - early Tom Cruise film. Great stuff. I've got a friend who is seriously into the whole prog rock/electronic music scene and has a great Tangerine Dream collection! He's got 4 cats, one of whom is called Emmerson....

Got some Yes stuff, but more on compilations. Ah, music was music then. Not like the noise we have today.

Only joking. I like all kinds of stuff....

Dave, try 'Moon Safari' by the French band, Air. Could have lent you my CD but it's in Norfolk now.
Those opening notes of 'Parisienne Walkways', by Gary Moore, always make me come over all unnecessary, as Les Dawson used to say.
For mood lifting, there's nothing better than 'Age of Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In' by Fifth Dimension. Sheer joy and ecstasy.
Have to stop whatever I'm doing to listen to 'Ecstasy of Gold', and 'The Trio' on Good, Bad Ugly soundtrack. Sublime.
First time I heard Alex Harvey singing the Jacques Brel song 'Next', I was stunned. It's a rough, bitter song about the experiences of an Army recruit and his desperation. Alex sings it in his thickest Glasgow accent, giving such a passionate performance that when he threatens to cut his legs off rather than go to fight again, you believe him. I highly recommend checking out the Sensation Alex Harvey Band. Mad as hatters.

You want mad? Try the Beta Band. Or Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Barafundle is still one of the strangest, most beautiful albums I have ever owned. Or, for something a little different again, try 'Red' by Eliza Carthy, which is a mix of folk and modern sounds. 'Beyond Skin' by nitin Sawney is ideal for lazy afternoons by the sea, or just drifing away, despite being entirely about nuclear weapons. No, really.

I'm happily listening to annA rydeR at the moment, and very good she is too.



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I take it that annA rydeR is meant to be spelt that way. In which case, I think she's a pretentious little so-and-so, and I'm put off already

She's a stunning female folky, actually, with a neat line in cartoons and weird tunings on the guitar. And she very kindly hunted me down the last unsold t-shirt that I wanted. 'Pockets on fire' is one of my favourite tracks, amusing yet moving. Don't judge a book by its cover, is all I'm going to say. Besides, with a screename like psd, who'm I to care about pretentiousness?

Related news - Evan Dando album refuses to play on computer - blast!
More related news - the whole album appears to be available as a stream here - [www.evandando.com] - hurrah!
EDIT--> More more related news - check out 'All My Life' - it's the best track on the album. Country pop, nice and gentle. Perfect afternoon music.



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