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Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Wed November 07, 2018 1:11 pm
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bodysnatcher wrote:
There are a lot of parts in "Concerto De Aranjuez" that remind me of Spiritualized's "Broken Heart". I think a lot of the vocal melodies in "Broken Heart" mimic some of the guitar in "Concerto".
I think I have finally arrived at the fact that, save for a handful of tracks, I don't really like Spiritualized
Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits was unique, held a high standard and was somewhat groovy. I just don't get his solo work.
I get this line of thought. I like this song of his though.
"Looking in the mirror at the face that I deserve"
I don't think I've heard (or at least paid attention to) it before. But I heard it just now. It's a different kind of music from Dire Straits, and very in line with his solo work. It's pleasant and very mellow. It depends on what you are after. No doubt Mark Knopler is an amazing guitarist and a highly talented musician. But I find his best Dire Straits work several notches above.
Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Wed November 07, 2018 4:34 pm
tl;dr
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 8521
Higgs wrote:
Anders wrote:
Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits was unique, held a high standard and was somewhat groovy. I just don't get his solo work.
I get this line of thought. I like this song of his though.
"Looking in the mirror at the face that I deserve"
Knopfler is one of my all-time favorite musicians, and while I like Dire Straits, I find his solo work to be smarter, funnier, more emotional, and more musical in every way. He can fall into holding patterns and I certainly wouldn't seek him out for "groove," but he's a great songwriter and a tasteful guitarist with an ear for nuance. Favorite albums are "The Ragpicker's Dream" and "Kill to Get Crimson."
Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Wed November 07, 2018 4:36 pm
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Kevin Davis wrote:
Higgs wrote:
Anders wrote:
Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits was unique, held a high standard and was somewhat groovy. I just don't get his solo work.
I get this line of thought. I like this song of his though.
"Looking in the mirror at the face that I deserve"
Knopfler is one of my all-time favorite musicians, and while I like Dire Straits, I find his solo work to be smarter, funnier, more emotional, and more musical in every way. He can fall into holding patterns and I certainly wouldn't seek him out for "groove," but he's a great songwriter and a tasteful guitarist with an ear for nuance. Favorite albums are "The Ragpicker's Dream" and "Kill to Get Crimson."
Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Wed November 07, 2018 5:19 pm
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theplatypus wrote:
bodysnatcher wrote:
There are a lot of parts in "Concerto De Aranjuez" that remind me of Spiritualized's "Broken Heart". I think a lot of the vocal melodies in "Broken Heart" mimic some of the guitar in "Concerto".
I think I have finally arrived at the fact that, save for a handful of tracks, I don't really like Spiritualized
Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits was unique, held a high standard and was somewhat groovy. I just don't get his solo work.
I get this line of thought. I like this song of his though.
"Looking in the mirror at the face that I deserve"
Knopfler is one of my all-time favorite musicians, and while I like Dire Straits, I find his solo work to be smarter, funnier, more emotional, and more musical in every way. He can fall into holding patterns and I certainly wouldn't seek him out for "groove," but he's a great songwriter and a tasteful guitarist with an ear for nuance. Favorite albums are "The Ragpicker's Dream" and "Kill to Get Crimson."
With groove I’m thinking of a song like Sultans Of Swing. With excellence I’m thinking of Brothers In Arms. You have Romeo And Juliet, Money For Nothing, Tunnel Of Love, so many great songs.
Not a single solo song can hold a candle to any of those.
Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Wed November 07, 2018 7:14 pm
tl;dr
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 8521
Oh man, there are dozens of songs from his solo career that I prefer to all of those. Sharper songwriting, better command of phrasing, more tasteful/less flashy guitar playing -- just more sophisticated stuff all around.
Favorite Dire Straits tunes: Wild West End Once Upon a Time in the West Romeo and Juliet Telegraph Road How Long
Oh man, there are dozens of songs from his solo career that I prefer to all of those. Sharper songwriting, better command of phrasing, more tasteful/less flashy guitar playing -- just more sophisticated stuff all around.
Favorite Dire Straits tunes: Wild West End Once Upon a Time in the West Romeo and Juliet Telegraph Road How Long
Post subject: Re: Post Random Music-Related Thoughts You Have
Posted: Mon November 12, 2018 3:54 pm
jeeeesus relax already
Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 5:10 pm Posts: 36032
Man, Lorde is so talented. Saw her last night for the second time and she puts a hell of a show. She sings, dances like crazy, every song is a anthem...she has such a clear idea of the show is incredible.
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