I really like Basho, he seems to fool around a lot with harmonics, and I love how he kind of injects a hint of sadness or longing (melancholy) in to much of what he plays. As for Fahey, nothing wrong with him, but he doesn't really push my buttons. Unique style, uses his right hand more like a banjo player than a guitarist and makes me wonder if he didn't start there.
Don't really know anything about Shostakovich or Stravinsky. For classical, I really like Bach and how sometimes frantic he was. As to which individual conductor or symphony, I don't follow it close enough to know who's best. I'll buy discount Bach albums when I find them, and haven't paid enough attention to who's actually preforming them.
As for classical guitarists in general, can't go wrong with Andres Segovia, I sort of look at him as the "godfather' of classical, many great current players studied under him. I also like Julian Bream and Christopher Parkening, both of who play a lot of Bach, and Jason Vieaux has some real creative stuff, too.
I hadn't heard too much Muse, so I looked them up and checked out a few songs, and came away impressed. Listened to a live version of a song named Invincible, thought it was ok, then listened to a live version of Knights of Cydonia, and was just blown away! Loved the composition of that song. Bellamy's got a great voice that at different times reminded me Rob Halford, Geoff Tate of Queensryche, and David Bowie. Listened to a studio track called Dead Inside and thought it was a nice blend of rock and, I don't know, Techno Funk? I like the way he strings songs together, though, so I'll probably pick up an album or two. Knowing what you know about the kind of music I like, which albums would you recommend?
I really like Royal Blood, esp. the first album, but when I mention them, no one's heard of them! I was wondering if you could recommend any Muse albums, specifically. But by god, I'm going to check out some of the others you've mentioned, and thanks for that! I bought the first Queens of the Stone Age album, but didn't get into it enough to try any follow-ups. Curious about Them Crooked Vultures; Grohl is a talent for sure, but I found Foo-Fighters to be a bit too radio friendly.
Here's a few newer groups I've found I can tolerate:
Bullet for my Valentine
Greta van Fleet
errr...short list, I guess.
@Jimmer-jammer Thank you. I'll be sure to check those out next time I go to the music shop. We've got a great one in town, somewhat of a throwback, smelling of vinyl, incense, dust, and maybe something not 100% legal being smoked in the back, lol. They have a great selection, and every time I go in it's just myself and 2 or 3 others in the whole store. Don't know how they stay open, but I support them when I can! Drones will be first.
Also, forgot to agree with you on my last couple of posts, but you're right...Michael Schenker is tragically overlooked as one of the best out there...Just listen to his solo in Hot and Ready on UFO's live album, or Lights out in London...Love some of his MSG stuff, too. What do you think of Alex Lifeson? He's another one I forgot to mention, but I love all that old Rush.
Just as a post-script to the above post, I know exactly what you mean when you say the albums have grown on you. While I can find some tunes catchy and love them initially, those also seem to be the first ones that 'wear off'. Some of my all time favorites that have really stood the test of time have been slow burns. The best end up being the ones I maybe wasn't crazy about on first listen, but they keep getting better with more exposure. Deep Purple and Ritchie Blackmore in particular both started out that way for me, and now I have more respect for the subtle things he does while playing than I do for almost anyone else.
@Thrillho Origin of Symmetry’s their best album by quite the margin as long as you ignore the utterly pants Feeling Good cover. To be fair, they did kinda turn into the definition of ‘guitar w**kery’ later on but I quite like their first few albums.
Why in the sweet name of f**k has The Leanover by Life Without Buildings gone Tiktok famous? It’s a niche song from a niche band from about 2000. They’re old friends of my uncle’s though, he’s literally in the live video thingy for that song. Mad to think what can suddenly take off these days but I have to say I did not see this one coming.
Been on a bit of a metal kick this week..demanufacture by fear factory,roots-sepultura,seasons in the abyss-slayer and surf nicuragua-sacred reich...gotta love the classics..
@Voltan Great taste, man! How is it? Are you an Iron Maiden fan? I like Murray a little better than Smith, but no denying Adrian Smith is a fantastic musician. Kotzen was in Poison, wasn't he? Please tell me three things:
1. When did it come out?
2. How awesome is it?
3. Who's the singer?
Thank you sir. If this is new, I HAVE to get it. If the rhythms are anything like what Maiden used to do, I'm sold and I thank you yet again.
@LordSteev I'm definitely more of a Kotzen fan than a Maiden fan. Yeah, he was in Poison, Mr. Big but also had a very rich solo career and is in a supergroup called The Winery Dogs.
Anyways, yeah, this is new - just came out a week ago. It's nothing like Iron Maiden - it's actually a bluesy hard rock album. They both sing and play guitar, Kotzen also plays most of the bass and drums (with McBrain as a guest on one of the tracks and Tal Bergman on another). Smith also plays bass on a couple songs.
Seeing as you're clearly into Iron Maiden - it might not be your cup of tea but I do recommend checking it out, it's pretty good
Ordered a couple of Kino cassettes for myself along with a T-shirt from the reprints last month. I was tempted by the records but between the insane shipping costs from Russia and the fact it just feels right considering the contraband nature of the original tapes back in the 80s, I went with cassette instead. Still waiting on my Disco Elysium and Persona 5 records to come too!
I got a little curious while waiting on your reply, so I went to the Smith/Kotzen webpage and watched a different video for a song called Taking My Chances. I thought it was ok, but then I listened to the one you shared above, Scars, and I really liked that! Thanks for posting it. Here's the one I heard:
Hmmm, doesn't look like that worked. Oh well, you have the album. 😁
Anyway, twenty years ago I might have said they were playing it too safe, but now I'm so starved for good new music of this type, (plus a little older), I loved it. I'll be buying this when I make my trip to the music store. I'm putting off going yet because Greta van Fleet has a new album due out on I believe the sixteenth. So, a Muse album, the new Greta, and now the new Smith/Kotzen. Plus whatever else I find whilst rummaging. One trip and I'll fill my disc changer with all new stuff! Thanks again for posting the song link, and if you or anyone else can explain in kindergarten language how to make a song link stick, I'm all ears!
@LordSteev oh man, sounds like you could use a crash course in contemporary rock music that's not on the radio
There's so much great stuff out there. And bands can still play their instruments, maybe better than ever in some cases - there just isn't big money behind it anymore.
And what I mean to say is that Greta is an OK band with a big marketing budget. I'm not saying they suck, I'm saying there are tons of bands that do a similar thing better.
@Jimmer-jammer Texas has a pretty serious retro-rock scene, especially if you include stoner bands
I believe these guys are from Texas too (heavy Led Zep vibes):
@Jimmer-jammer I saw them live once, here in Poland. There were maybe 40 people in the audience but they delivered a pretty great show anyway
The singer is even more reminiscent of a young Robert Plant when you see him on stage
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