thought I'd start a new thread, if that's ok...

what are you listening to other than smooth, contemporary, fusion, classic etc jazz?

I've tired (rather burned out from too much of it) of most of the above list lately, and have returned to my rock-ier roots.

Currently really digging Muse. Our lead guitar player is a big U2 fan, saw them in Atlanta last year, and Muse opened for them. He couldn't stop raving about the musicianship, so I bought the newest one on itunes, Resistance.
Wow.

It has a bit of Queen, brit pop, alternative, and heavily classical influenced style music in it. a few tunes are very "arena rock", and the last three are a symphony when listened all back to back.
it's not for everyone, but they seem to have a big following oversees and are building one here.
check out the you tubes, just do a search on Muse.
it's got some insanity or madness in it, reminds of some of the psychodelic era too.

let me know if you are a "follower" of them.
post your favorite non jazz stuff, let's see what's in common this year.

Tony

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/602760/gra...a-la.jhtml#more

google up the you tube video with Joe Satriani ...called "Cortez the Killer"

Thanks, Kat, I'll check that out.

The Color Purple - Original Broadway Cast (2006)
The Official Starbuck
Steve Azar - Waitin' on Joe

Hold It Against Me - By Britney Spears - Dr. Luke has the midas touch. I think Max Martin co-produced the track with Luke.

Wondering if that Satriani track is an original...or a cover of "Cortez The Killer"-the Neil Young classic? Moving on-saw Robert Plant playing new music on Letterman, fro his new, "Band of Joy" record. Powerful in a very understated bluegrass-folk-rock arrangement that allows Plant to sing in the same way the progressive+acoustic Zep numbers did. Plant also did an interview w/Dave recounting his American blues influences-and a Hotel meeting with Elvis that ended up with Plant and Elvis crying and singing to each other! Charming stuff.

Cortez the Killer is the Neil Young tune....

http://neilyoungnews.thrasherswheat.org/2008/05/grace-potter-and-joe-satriani-cover.html

Kat,

My latest is Fitz and the Tantrums.
Out of L.A., they are one of Darryl Hall's favorite groups these days. I pick up some new stuff watching Live From Darryl's House online.

Here's a cool track from Fitz and the Tantrums:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb6cBKE3WzQ

Best,

Steve C.

Jessie & the Toy Boys - Push It Remix

Warning: The lyrics are very ADULT.

I watched an episode of Darryl's House ft. Chromeo and it was cool watching them perform the Hall & Oates song 'Family Man'.

hello all...

picked up a new one off iTunes, with some hesitation, since most "revived" 70's-80's bands are mere shadows of their former selves... The Doobie Brothers' World Gone Crazy.

It's not blow yer mind great, but almost as good as the pre-Michael McDonald band; Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston
("and 30 year-plus veterans John McFee and Michael Hossack") sound really good harmonically and musically.
There's a few jazzy numbers on there too, and a great wailing sax solo by Mark Russo on "world Gone Crazy" (typical DB rocker).
Mike McDonald sings on "Dont Say Goodbye", probably the most "smooth jazz" type tune. So is New York Dream, very similar to the Taking it to the Streets album.

If you are a Doobie fan, check it out on my space or other places like amazon. I think you'll like it.
it's growing on me more each time, lots of variety, tempo variations, stylistic changes (from rock to jazzy to soulful to Norleens to country rock.)

Later
TY

Additional music written, performed, and arranged by me: Bonnie Pointer Eyes Don't Lie Remix

I like Mike McDonald's voice and he is a soulful keyboard player as well.

Not listening to much smooth jazz these days. Gone back to my funk & R&B roots and am listening to music from the late 60's to early 80's. Can't narrow it down to anything in particular but it's best described as a 'best of'! Just a ton of good, classic funk and R&B!

Bruce Hornsby, "Here Come The Noisemakers"
Tears For Fears, "Elemental"
Todd Rundgren, "Oops Wrong Planet"
Deep Purple, "Made in Japan"
Pete Townsend, "All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes"
Kansas, "Leftoverture"

I just put my entire music collection onto a 7th gen Ipod "Classic" 160GB. What a great player! Especially paired with a set of Jerry Harvey JH13's IEM's. Audio bliss!

Fitz & the Tantrum Money Grabber Remix

Jennifer Hudson - "I Remember Me" - 'No One Gonna Love You' is my favorite track. 'Angel' is not a bad track either. I love the marching band snares and piano chords on this record.

Church On The Moon - Deitrick Haddon

OMG! I see so many familiar faces from LONG ago! Talk about blast from the past! LOL!

Yes, it's Anita! *waves hello* What can I say? Life happens; marriage, child, disability, yeah, it's all there!

I am currently liking the new Duran Duran "All You Need Is Now" and R.E.M.'s "Collapse Into Now". I am such a jazz slacker of late. I was watching "CBS News Sunday Morning" this morning and saw a piece on Pat Metheny and his "Orchestrion" project. I sware, I'd love to be able to take a peek into that man's brain. How does he come up with this stuff? He kind of scares me in a way! LOL! Even though I love him. Scary people can be loved, can't they?

I've missed you guys. I hope you all are well and still keeping yourselves occupied with killer music.

Anita Bonita Mamacitaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
My goodness, it has been a long time.
Glad to know you're still with us.

Hello! Well, not sure I am "with ya" I am swimming around the internet like all the other surfers! LOL! Nice to know someone on here remembers me. I've been gone so long, not sure who all would. I knew a couple of ya would, though.

How have you been?

Mint Condition - 7 - They are the live R&B experience!

I am becoming a metal head at the age of 54! I have been listening to these bands:

Iron Maiden
Whitesnake
Dio
Judas Priest
Scorpians
Stryper
Metallica

Peace and goodwill.

Musiq Soulchild - 'MusiqInTheMagiq'

This record isn't as laidback as his past records but the subject matter is still the same -- love and heartbreak. This record presents a more uptempo collection of songs. Musiq's spacebar hasn't been fixed either. 'Single' and 'Likethesun' are my favorite tracks.

I'm listening to

Nenna Yvonne Go Around Remix

Chattrisse Take A Deep Breath Remix

Music produced by TR808

I basically used the same chord structure as the original. However, I used all new sounds.

Nick Carter So Far Away Remix

Joe Jonas Love Slayer

I really understand why people hire guys like Serban Ghenea to mix their songs.

Amber Davis Light Years

This is my spin on the song.

"504" Remix - Soul Rebels Brass Band

This my take on the song. I wanted to give the song a hip-hop/neo-soul vibe.

Anthony Hamilton - Back To Love - This is another great release from Anthony Hamilton. "Life Has A Way" is a my favorite.

Lalah Hathaway - My Everything (TR 808 Version)

I was going for a contemporary urban groove here.

When you have managed to be around for as long as I have it is amazing just how many different kinds of music you find yourself listening to. I grew up in a household where big band and Sinatra ruled, of course I wanted no part of that. Started with like of Elvis and Ricky Nelson, but then came the Beach Boys &Beatles. At the same time found myself listening to some distant radio station at night and this thing called Motown. That led to an early interest in the blues. Rock went through a number of changes over the past two or three decades and over the years have found a number of newer bands I found I enjoyed. Found smooth jazz in the late seventies, earlier eighties and from there moved to more traditional jazz which up till then I had pretty much ignored. With county moving more and more to pop sounds I began exploring that sound and to my surprise found a number of artists I enjoyed.

In the end I guess that if you stay open minded enough there are some great sounding music to be found. These days I find myself with a strong feel for the blues of all types. Strange for a 60 something white guy from Indiana, but just love the sound. But also listen to a lot jazz, rock (when they are not screaming),soul and a bit of country.

Good points, Dave. I haven't said much in this thread because as far as recordings go, my collection is pretty much the same. I haven't bought anything new that's not jazz except the soundtrack to the Broadway musical adaptation of "The Color Purple."
However, I do get opportunities to hear a lot of live music in various forms.
In the local nightclub circuit, we have quite a few small bands that play a mix of blues, classic soul, and sometimes they break the mold and play rock, Elvis or even bluegrass. I'm on the board for a symphony association, which is a presenting organizaion. Each year, we have four shows. One is always a jazz concert, but with a different artist. Last year, it was Rusell Thomas, a 5-piece band that plays traditional jazz or jazz arrangements of old soul. This year, it was a young fusion band that's more like a hard rock group that doesn't sing.
In the summer, we had the Quebe Sisters Band from Texas. Three girls who play fiddles, acccompanied by an acoustic bassist, a guitarist and a drummer. They sing like the Andrews Sisters, but their sound is like a hybrid of folk, bluegrass, pop and jazz.
Next month, we've got Danny Blurton and the Swing Machine. He's a regular on our schedule. This show is more for audiences who like swing music but also want to dance.
And a few months ago, I accompanied our president to a performing arts conference - a meet and greet so we could see new acts that we can consider for future engagements. A lot of good music in various forms - country, folk, jazz, blues, zydeco, classical, chamber, something weird (I don't know what to call it).
A few acts that stood out:
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Express
Trout Fishing in America (different, humorous and kinda good)
Presidio Brass
Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra (my favorite of all those we saw)
The Good Lovelies
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Society Band
Gunnar and Matthew Nelson (Rick's sons)
Euclid Quartet
There were some others that I enjoyed, but I can't remember them all.

I make use of a pair of pubic library's in the area for much of what I listen to these days. While they have had to cut back in these brought times they both still add CDs on a regular basis. Some new and some older.

New spins for me include some rock from Joe Satriani-Black Swans & Wormhole Wizards. My son introduced me to his music a few years ago. Also Umphrey's McGee-Death By Stereo a new studio CD and Live At The Murat. They founded back in the mid 90,s while students at Notre Dame. A jam band that has a good following in the Midwest. Also listening to the new Joss Stone cd -Lp1. Been a fan since her first effort, she never seems satisfied with what she is doing, which is probably why I have enjoyed her music. Buddy Guy-Living Proof, solid effort from the master blues man. Hugh Laurie of House fame-Let Them Talk, a New Orleans blues style effort that really took me by surprise. Elton John & Leon Russell a pair of gifted singer/songwriters together for the first time in The Union.