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briantrumpet
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Any genre, any era, what you love, what you hate, whatevs.
My stuff is classical and big band jazz (and some not-big-band jazz), and am pretty ignorant about rock/pop apart from stuff that was around when I was at university (82-85) and that my friends listened to... Dire Straits, Level 42, U2, Simple Minds, Blondie. I like stuff like Snarky Puppy, and Youngblood Brass Band for more modern stuff. I tend to listen to France Musique a lot on their internet themed channels for classical concerts, 'Plus' where they do more obscure stuff, and La Jazz... you can probably work out what that it.
I once went to nightclub where the music was so loud that I spent most of the evening in the stairwell. I've never quite understood why people would want music to be consistently so loud you can't talk to your friends, and you end up deafened. I'm probably in a minority, but at least I'm not deaf yet.
My stuff is classical and big band jazz (and some not-big-band jazz), and am pretty ignorant about rock/pop apart from stuff that was around when I was at university (82-85) and that my friends listened to... Dire Straits, Level 42, U2, Simple Minds, Blondie. I like stuff like Snarky Puppy, and Youngblood Brass Band for more modern stuff. I tend to listen to France Musique a lot on their internet themed channels for classical concerts, 'Plus' where they do more obscure stuff, and La Jazz... you can probably work out what that it.
I once went to nightclub where the music was so loud that I spent most of the evening in the stairwell. I've never quite understood why people would want music to be consistently so loud you can't talk to your friends, and you end up deafened. I'm probably in a minority, but at least I'm not deaf yet.
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Fan of mid 20th century jazz, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Monk etc. Don't have much knowledge of later artists or the earlier big band era.
90's hip hop as well, the modern stuff doesn't appeal apart from a few artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler the Creator.
I think there are some interesting post punk bands around now like Idles and Shame producing some good stuff.
Also a big fan of more niche UK dance genres like trip hop and the like; Portishead, Tricky, Massive Attack. I think Young Fathers carry the flag for that kind of music at present, great band and amazing live performers.
Final one, 1970's folk rock/Americana, Neil Young, CSN, The Band etc.
Greatest album ever recorded is Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On'. There is to be no debate about this 😁
Even though I play guitar, watching a talented someone else play an instrument live, in front of you always puts hairs on my neck. And hearing what others listen to always inspires me to go ans listen - I think I might now go and put on some Aker Bilk tonight now you’ve mentioned Jazz! And you also said some French music? We spent nearly a year working in Paris and really enjoyed FIP radio and some of the French Pop - the song ‘Formidable’ sums up my summer there in 2013! And on a French note… went to my first opera a fortnight ago to see Carmen. Amazing how much of the music was recognisable.
Then Genesis, Peter Gabriel. Stranglers, Clash, Jam, Buzzcocks ,Sham 69, Magazine several time plus other punk bands and some where in the middle Meat loaf. Then a big gap after getting married. Then Springsteen a couple of times. Lloyd Cole, Springsteen, Big Country 3 times, James, David Gray, Lloyd Cole. Ukulele Orchestra of GB, Big Country, Elvis at the village hall 3 times, Vivaldi at Beverley Minster.
Next is the Heb Celt festival in Stornaway to see Nightworks, Skerryvore and Peat and Diesel.
Once upon a time I would leave the room if certain music was played now I’m a bit more mellow about it although listening to Cliff Richard might induce projectile vomiting.
https://youtu.be/NdqTTCKlABo
Clarinet and ukulele, so cute.
Thanks - sometimes the simplest things are the most lovely. Almost impossible not to smile listening to that.
Cocteau Twins - timeless.
Blue Nile - largely forgotten but still worth a listen.
Chemical Brothers most recent album - 'No Geography' is their best ever.
These days I tend to listen to songs rather than entire albums as I get a bit bored if listening to the same sound for too long and my playlist really is eclectic. There's still some Metallica on there but at the other end of the scale there's some Sinatra and even bits of musical theatre. I generally like something I can sing along to while driving!
I'm also in the Brian camp when it comes to loud music, I especially don't understand people having music on really loud in cars - do they really think people are going to be impressed by their musical taste? I also don't get people who listen to dance music in their car, whilst it has never been my thing I can see the point of it in a club but whilst driving?
Am very jealous, never seen them live. Don't really know why to be honest, I own all their records and play them more than any others but have never actually made the effort to go to one of their gigs.
I know most Radiohead fans will disagree, but I have always felt In Rainbows was a better album than OK Computer (as much as I love that record).
I am not that fussed about the bends tbh.
Am a general fanboi for Thom Yorke stuff too - love his solo stuff. Have you listened to the Smile yet? They put out a new single last week too.
Blue Nile - largely forgotten but still worth a listen.
Good shout on both of these. 'Heaven or Las Vegas' and 'Hats' are particular favourites. Paul Buchanan released a great solo album a few years back as well.
Looking forward to seeing Pulp and boygenius among others in the next couple of months. I decided to just try and go see pretty much anyone I vaguely like who comes to town.
Seeing John Cale was an experience, but I'll admit I'd prefer to have seen him do a bit less of a full on sonic assault.
Blander than unseasoned overcooked chicken.
Am a general fanboi for Thom Yorke stuff too - love his solo stuff. Have you listened to the Smile yet? They put out a new single last week too.
The Eraser is a much underrated album. Yes, bought The Smile album a few weeks back, even better record than I had hoped for. The addition of Tom Skinner on the drums has really added something to their sound.
First year with a perimeter fence following all the running battles between police and New Age travellers at the previous event.
Had already done reading a couple of times and it was striking how much bigger Glastonbury is. I believe Glastonbury is now about twice as big as when I went. Which sounds insanely large to me.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
My main takeaway from that year being "you know how amazing everyone says Glastonbury is,.and that it can't possibly live up to the hype? Well it's even better than that"
Musical Highlights without specifically checking:
Steve aoki
Fatboy slim
Bastille
1975
Smashing pumpkins
The hives
Arctic monkeys
A couple of smaller festivals where the highlight was The Proclaimers, anthemic tunes with a crowd are always amazing. Dancing to 500 miles with my 6 year old daughter was a great memory.
My wife took my daughter to Harry Styles at Wembley recently for her first proper gig. She loved every second, my wife not so much. Both could have done without WetLeg as support.
First year with a perimeter fence following all the running battles between police and New Age travellers at the previous event.
Interesting. It's amazing how much bigger it has become in the last 2-3 decades, I didn't realise that they have onsite hospitals/dentists now!
I was trying to think of the first time I watched it on TV. I have memories of seeing Pulp headline 1995. Having googled it, Channel 4 showed live coverage that year, the BBC didn't take up the reigns until 1999 apparently.