Country music or what young people know as Alternative Country or Alt country

[keyse1]

8 hours ago, jazzdog@groovemasters said:

As much as I like His Bobness, 27 CDs of the same tour seems a bit much..... presumably he must have road tested Blood on the Tracks?

Nothing from Blood On The Tracks but several performances of Wedding Song

Probably in the process of writing them

But there are 3 or 4 songs from Planet Waves

Lot of great singing especially the acoustic songs

Ive only really listened to about 6 of them 

Its hard to get past them

Before The Flood is all from the last few which is odd because they are very different sounding vocals and nowhere near as good I think

 

[keyse1]

Something new and great

Birds Of Play

"Blending guitar, bass, mandolin, violin and close-harmony vocals, Birds of Play paints mesmerizing sonic portraits filled with intricate textures and subtle shadings, coupled with touching, thought-provoking lyrics inspired by the natural world, the human condition and the ever-changing nature of relationships."

 

[keyse1]

On 03/10/2024 at 8:13 AM, ray4410 said:

 

[keyse1]

trying to stay out of the 60's and 70's

where i usually am with music

Jenni Muldaur and Richard Thompson making a good fist of some great songs

Take British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and New York folk-rock artist Jenni Muldaur. Both grew up decades and hundreds of miles from when and where these timeless songs were recorded.

a 12-song collection of teardrop ballads and reflective mid-tempo songs previously recorded by George Jones and Tammy Wynette; Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn; and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton.

 

[keyse1]

Ry Cooder 

"Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down features topical songs with socio-political subject matter about 21st-century America, including economic disparity, social injustice, politics, and war. 

Its music is rooted in Americana and incorporates traditional styles and musical language from historical sources such as country blues, tejano, and American roots music. 

Great sounding record

 

[keyse1]

Sticking with Ry Cooder this time with Taj Mahal

Get on Board gathers eleven songs from recordings and live performances of Terry and McGhee. Taj Mahal contributes harmonica, guitar, piano, and vocals to the songs, while Cooder sings and plays  guitar, mandolin, and banjo on the tracks. Cooder’s son, Joachim, joins the duo on bass and drums.

The album closes with a rousing version of “I Shall Not Be Moved,” which opens with a country gospel guitar strum that leads to a mostly a cappella first verse; Cooder’s and Taj Mahal’s gospel-inflected harmonies and syncopation capture the song’s anthemic quality and its musical call to action.

 

[Steff]

[Assisi]

One of my absolute favourite tracks is “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Going through ROON I came across a version by Bob Weir performed at the celebration event for Willie Nelson’s 90th.  I had no idea who Weir he was or his provenance.  He is only 6 weeks older myself.  I adore his version of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” streamed at High quality. Superb.  Its slow and the voice suits.  John

 

[keyse1]

10 hours ago, Assisi said:

One of my absolute favourite tracks is “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Going through ROON I came across a version by Bob Weir performed at the celebration event for Willie Nelson’s 90th.  I had no idea who Weir he was or his provenance.  He is only 6 weeks older myself.  I adore his version of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” streamed at High quality. Superb.  Its slow and the voice suits.  John

 

Bob Weir was a member of The Grateful Dead

Check out American Beauty one of the best ever records if you like country music

Bob Weir co wrote and sings Sugar Magnolia 

[cheekyboy]

1 hour ago, keyse1 said:

Bob Weir was a member of The Grateful Dead

Check out American Beauty one of the best ever records if you like country music

Bob Weir co wrote and sings Sugar Magnolia 

 

I was about to make the same point, that Bob Weir was one of the original members of The Grateful Dead along with Jerry Garcia who had his roots in bluegrass. I'm not surprised with his rendition of 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain'.

 

Cheers,

 

Keith

Edited November 21, 2024 by cheekyboy

[keyse1]

i did not know this

Came across it believe it or not looking for photos to illustrate the Roland White bluegrass record i was playing called I Wasn't Born To Rock n Roll

Fits right in with the record title

Incredible story

https://hunterlivinghistories.com/2023/09/30/little-richard-timeline/

 

[Assisi]

3 hours ago, keyse1 said:

Bob Weir was a member of The Grateful Dead

Check out American Beauty one of the best ever records if you like country music

Bob Weir co wrote and sings Sugar Magnolia 

 

Thanks for the posts.  Whilst I had heard the band name Grateful Dead.  I never listened to their music or was not aware that I was.  I have a lot to learn.  I used the word Provenance in my post which was intended to convey an awareness of the importance of the connection

 

I will have a listen to night

John

[keyse1]

29 minutes ago, Assisi said:

 

Thanks for the posts.  Whilst I had heard the band name Grateful Dead.  I never listened to their music or was not aware that I was.  I have a lot to learn.  I used the word Provenance in my post which was intended to convey an awareness of the importance of the connection

 

I will have a listen to night

John

Pretty sure you will like it

I wish I could hear it for the first time again

Let us know what you think

[Kirby66]

Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

 

[Assisi]

On 22/11/2024 at 9:40 AM, keyse1 said:

Pretty sure you will like it

I wish I could hear it for the first time again

Let us know what you think

I have had an extended listen to some of the Grateful Dead.  I understand the strong attraction by some aficionados of the group.  Some tracks maybe a bit too much  country rock which is not my preference.  One track in particular though is especially engaging to me.  Ripple.  Love the opening instrumental.  I want more.  When I heard it, I was sure that I had the heard the track sung by somebody else.  It took me awhile to track it down.  Jimmy Dale Gilmore.  His nasally vocals are attractive to me.  The conundrum is some of his recordings are a driving country.

 

I mentioned Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. A version that to me is very special is sung by Raul Malo.  Simple guitar and a voice!

John

[surprisetech]

23 hours ago, Assisi said:

I have had an extended listen to some of the Grateful Dead.  I understand the strong attraction by some aficionados of the group.  Some tracks maybe a bit too much  country rock which is not my preference.  One track in particular though is especially engaging to me.  Ripple.  Love the opening instrumental.  I want more.  When I heard it, I was sure that I had the heard the track sung by somebody else.  It took me awhile to track it down.  Jimmy Dale Gilmore.  His nasally vocals are attractive to me.  The conundrum is some of his recordings are a driving country.

John, have a listen to Cats Under The Stars.  A Jerry Garcia solo album (sort of).  Still a little of the country sounds present, but a more eclectic album overall.   

 

[keyse1]

The Beatles The Stones Dylan 

And Johnny Cash right up there with them

Made a lot of unlistenable records over 40 plus years

And I’ve got them all up till the Rick Rubin ones

But a hell of a lot of great songs 

I’m listening to my own playlist which for me is the best way to listen

[RockandorRoll]

 

Getting into as much Red Dirt Country as i can, what a terrific niche

 

Loving this album at the moment as a representative of the genre

Give "No one else like me" a spin,

[keyse1]

12 minutes ago, RockandorRoll said:

 

Getting into as much Red Dirt Country as i can, what a terrific niche

 

Loving this album at the moment as a representative of the genre

Give "No one else like me" a spin,

Actually playing in Australia next May

Tickets are on sale now

[RockandorRoll]

24 minutes ago, keyse1 said:

Actually playing in Australia next May

Tickets are on sale now

Not in Adelaide unfortunately.

We did go see Kip Moore a few weeks back when he came through. That was a hell of a show.

[ray4410]

[cheekyboy]

Tidal just sent me my top 5 artist that I’ve streamed in 2024. They are…..

1. Johnny Cash

2. Neil Young

3. Chris Stapleton

4. Alan Jackson

5. Willie Nelson

…… and no real surprises there, but I reckon my list would be very different on vinyl, because for some reason, I tend to play more female vocal on vinyl. 
 

Cheers,

 

Keith

[keyse1]

Probably my favourite singer now

It’s a melancholy wet day

Eilen Jewell 

Didn’t intend to listen to all these but something about rain and the vocal

Edited December 14, 2024 by keyse1

[keyse1]

Hard to stop listening to country music once you start

If I was a church goer I’d light a candle for all the sad people who can’t “hear” what is so wonderful about this music

Emmylou and then Gram 

I guess this is headed for Hank Williams 

And

[keyse1]

I still remember buying Gram Parsons records and after his death Emmylou Flying Burrito Brothers and Byrds records

All of which I still play on a regular basis

Neil Young photo I had blown up with a quote from an interview probably in the 80’s

Whole lot of truth in it