from BB Gabor to Monkey Majik from SsingSsing to Fishmans from Tash Sultana to Brian Eno
The Velvet Underground – “All Tomorrow’s Parties”
The sad young lady is utterly unprepared to be seen at the party. She will simply hide “behind the door” and cry.
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Chris Rodrigues & The Spoon Lady – “Angels in Heaven”
This tune is a fine example of American roots music.
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Christopher Tin and various artists – “Baba Yetu”
This grand song has become one of the most popular choral works of these times.
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Fishmans – “Walking in the Rhythm”
The 5 reinterpretations by the band culminated in this magnificent dub version.
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Elvis Costello and The Attractions – “Radio, Radio”
The radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools, Tryin' to anesthetize the way that you feel.
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BB Gabor – “Moscow Drug Club”
A small secret nightclub, where subversives sit and talk … and smoke Georgian Gold.
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Tom Waits – “Tom Traubert’s Blues”
A sad and sorrowful tale of someone who is not only down and out, but has hit rock bottom.
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The Dead South – “In Hell I'll Be in Good Company”
They succeeded in their goal of founding a “rockin' stompin' bluegrass band."
(Right-Click to see my original post) "In Hell I'll Be in Good Company"
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Monkey Majik + Yoshida Brothers – “Change”
The Japanese setting, the “Noh” masks, and the “shamisen” playing give it an international flavor.
(Right-Click to see my original post) "Change"
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The Pogues, with Kirsty MacColl – “Fairytale Of New York”
While their hopes and dreams have come to naught, he realizes that their dreams still bind them together.
(Right-Click to see my original post) "Fairytale Of New York"
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Esperanza Spalding – “Black Gold”
She crafted a song that sings to all, regardless of age, gender, or any other grouping.
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SmokeHouse – “Cadillac In The Swamp”
The deep, murky vocals and the sultry rhythms are as great as those of the Chicago blues masters at their best.
(Right-Click to see my original post) "Cadillac In The Swamp"
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Blind Boys of Alabama – “Amazing Grace”
The true joy and passion of both songs are expressed in this great live performance.
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Tash Sultana – “Jungle”
The performance is captivating, the musicianship is excellent, and the sound is magnificent.
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Brian Eno & John Cale – “Spinning Away”
Through his mystical experience, the artist has become one with the grand panorama.
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Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra – “Bade Zile”
It’s the kind of thunder that foretells a perfect storm of sound.
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Hubert Sumlin – “Sometimes I’m Right”
With its slow, cool grooves, this is among the most melancholy blues you’ll ever hear.
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Victory – “Open Your Eyes”
She revels in the beauty of nature, and in her own solitude and spiritual beauty.
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Clanadonia – “(Unidentified) Scottish Street Music”
The band’s mission is to bring musical joy and havoc to the world.
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SsingSsing – “Minyo Medley”
The instruments of a typical pop group are mixed with the hypnotic vocals of “minyo” folk music.
(Right-Click to see my original post) "Minyo Medley"
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The following includes links to all previous posts in this series:
Music to Your Ears – "Posts 1~~20"
Music to Your Ears – "Posts 21~~40"