Topic: The Music Thread

Nothin screams Monday like bongos

@Jimmer-jammer

Somehow only just saw that Richard H Kirk from Cabaret Voltaire died. He was a totally underrated pioneer of electronic music.

@TheBrandedSwordsman The snap and harmonics are nicely used here.

@Voltan @Jimmer-jammer What do you think of this? Any recommendations you'd care to share in return?

@Jimmer-jammer I just saw your recommendation, the snap and harmonics are used really well, and he's a good guitarist too, it's not just a gimmick from a guy who can't really play, I may check out more of his stuff, really good recommendation - thanks!

Also, you can't make a mistake when you make a music video like that, when it all has to be seamless, although I don't know how much editing was involved, of course.

@nessisonett Also saw this. I was never a massive fan or anything, but I did go through a phase with Cabaret Voltaire five or six years ago.

My current listening has gone a bit weird. Currently listening - almost exclusively - to odd pagan atmospheric ambient and chants and viking folk... basically it's nearly all scandinavian and sounds like it could be the soundtrack to a dream sequence in a hypothetical viking movie.

@Jimmer-jammer Really enjoying that Calum Graham track. I know nothing about playing guitar but it sounds good and that's all that matters to me.

@johncalmc Please share, I'm intrigued by this pagan music

@render This is a band called Heilung. They're basically like a viking Enya.

@johncalmc You know I've heard of Heilung before but not actually listened to any of their stuff. It's definitely something I could get into and does remind me of another band but can't for the life of me remember what they are called.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I enjoyed that, thanks. After an incredibly engaging beginning, it lost me a bit in the middle but came full circle. Some awesome keys in there as well.

Yeah , Calum Graham is definitely worth checking out. I find his songs very inspirational and his style just jives with me. As for the video, I would imagine the music was recorded outside of the video, though I can’t say for sure. I’ll post one of my favourites of his here. (He uses a looping pedal, tastefully) Other than that, don’t have much for recommendations at the moment.

@render glad to hear you’re enjoying that. He’s a phenomenal guitarist. Musical know how certainly grants a more academic appreciation of music but music is first and foremost an emotional medium, which I think can be enjoyed by anyone on whatever level they enjoy it 😊 here’s one of my favourites of his.

@render Do you ever listen to the Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio? I recommend it just for the chat even if you don't like the music, I think that there is a version available on the Absolute Radio website with just the chat, if you're intrigued.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I didn’t even realise he was on the radio so will have a listen. He’s a very funny guy so I’d imagine it’s quite good. I saw that 6music had to make an announcement about Keaveny leaving. It sounds like people generally thought he was pushed out rather than deciding to have a change, which he did cite as the reason.

@render I didn't realise that they had to make an announcement - did they just clarify it was his decision?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Herbie is a legend. I'll listen some more tomorrow but I can already say it's good.

In return - something completely different - new Sleep Token just dropped yesterday. One of the most unique bands to appear on the metal scene recently.

@TheBrandedSwordsman Yes it was just that. This article actually states he was on Radio 2 today so will have to check that out...

https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/24/bbc-6-music-speaks-out-after-s...

It seems that some people get angry with anything these days. The guy is entitled to a change after so long.

@Voltan Sleep Token are certainly fairly unique, I listened to some of the album, will listen to more later as well, I really like the juxtaposition of the clean vocals and the heavy guitars, I doubt purists will think much of them, though. I enjoyed it, though, thanks!

Christ. 30 years since Nirvana - Nevermind was released.

@Jimmer-jammer I believe you liked something I previously shared by this artist (Foodman), now he's back with a new full-length album!, listen on Youtube and let me know what you think!

@TheBrandedSwordsman thanks! I was able to listen to most of it. It was an interesting listen! I appreciate the percussive quality of the proceedings. Concerning progression, it’s all a bit jazzy to my ears. I can see why you find it intriguing. Overall I find it a unique arrangement of sounds and rhythms.