20 sats \ 9 replies \ @siggy47 17 Sep 2023 \ parent \ on: Stacker Saloon
Of course I agree. The problem is I will make snap judgments about music instantly. Like, I have an aversion to anything that I feel is overproduced, which basically means music that could not be recreated live by say a 5 member band.
Over produced is an interesting term.. I dislike music mass produced, maybe which is sterile or chemical (perhaps even ‘fiat’).
Would you describe ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as over produced? I think it’s an amazing song and very innovative and strange and complex. And almost impossible to perform all of it live in it’s day.
I always tend to think if it’s not able to be performed live then its not worthy.
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Perfect example! I was not a huge Queen fan, but that song transcended my narrow rules. There are other exceptions too.
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Queen in their heyday were pretty amazing. But so was Bowie, Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath etc. some great bands to choose from - I sometimes feel like they all have a ‘best before’ and ‘rubbish after’ date though.
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I would put Pink Floyd at the top of the heap in most "best of" categories. I like Black Sabbath, but I don't see them in the same league. Bowie: I originally wasn't crazy about his music. It was probably my prejudice against the whole androgyny thing. Same with Queen. It probably prevented me from appreciating them as much. I have grown to really respect Bowie over the years.
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Well I must admit my top band has to be The Doors. The only band I never ‘got’ was Led Zeppelin…
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I agree about liking The Doors. At one time they were right up there among my favorites. The End was a masterpiece. We differ here about Led Zeppelin. I am a huge fan. Brought American blues to an international audience as well as the Stones, Cream, Hendrix. Listen to You Shook Me off their first album, or I can't quit you baby. I saw them live in their prime. John Bonham might be the best power drummer ever. I guess we'll agree to disagree!
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I’m not adverse to trying them again at some point though
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This is blues rock for me, live at The Royal Albert Hall, 1970
It might not be for everyone.
All the blues interpretations by British bands back then sent me on a hunt back in time. I saw Muddy Waters live twice before he died. Holy Shit. Then I really went roots. Robert Johnson, Willy Dixon, Howling Wolf, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed! I could go on all day, but I'll spare you.