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