Charlie Steiner
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That would work on so many levels.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
one of the pointer sisters moved in around the corner from my childhood home when they were at their prime.
they had a kid or two, and invited the few kids on the street (two families of 2 kids each) for a couple of play dates. I actually wrote this song as a 7yo during one of these while jumping around and had it stolen by momma. maybe. they lived there no more than a year...
and were replaced by Jesse Montrose (son of Ronnie) who lived down the hill for a bit and went to my school. we got into as much trouble as 7-8yos could get into. gateway drug sales, but none of the heavy stuff. also didn't plagiarize any songs.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Your F*ck Jann Wenner part 1 list was all post-Holly, pre-Beatles stuff, but something like this could be on your F*ck Jann Wenner part 2 list.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
If I may be pedantic, the self-titled album was the previous year. The 1976 album with "Rich Girl" on it is Bigger Than Both of Us.
Back to our hero.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Oops, I meant artist not album.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
In terms of the song titles, I'm sensing a theme here.
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Band name checks out.
El Floppo
Footballguy
omg.
as a keyboard kid, this featured heavily in my life really early. played the ever loving hell out of this... mostly when playing D&D.
don't think I've heard it since.... love it.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I've listened through a few times now... and this one gets increasingly funnier- I can visualize with increasing clarity the Captain standing and smirking with his hat doing those cheesy trills on the marimba. I included a pipe this time. no memory if that was part of his schtick or not- DOESN"T MATTER.
El Floppo
Footballguy
oh hell yeah.
saw them in SF SoMA somewhere after grad school- mid 90s... IIRC, in support of the album this came from.
just an amazing show, which surprised me considering it's just a couple dopes behind a bunch of equipment (same was true for Orbital around the same time). also one of the loudest shows I've ever been to... that was the beginning of the end of my hearing-loss and a foreshadowing of the tinnitus to come.
titusbramble
Footballguy
GTA #12 - Slyder - Neo (The One) (Rise FM, III)
Rise FM is a fun station, playing house/trance types of tracks in a continual loop, hosted by Andre the Accelerator doing a live DJ set in fictional in-game club The Planetarium. As I've mentioned before, this is a station where the entirety of the playlist is greater than the sum of its parts, the mix as a whole being fantastic (although, to be fair, I am a big fan of this sort of music) but not having a great deal to choose between each individual track. I've picked this one, one of two tracks by Slyder in the mix, albeit the one that seemingly isn't on Spotify - although it might be there as they did release the track under a different alias at some point so I'll have to check that out later. Good drop, nice driving beats, this one checks a lot of boxes for me.
Edit - their main alias reveals even less Spotify tracks than Slyder does, so you're stuck with Youtube I'm afraid. If you do like EDM and have half an hour to spare then I'd honestly just find the whole set and play that instead, it's easy enough to find
Rise FM is a fun station, playing house/trance types of tracks in a continual loop, hosted by Andre the Accelerator doing a live DJ set in fictional in-game club The Planetarium. As I've mentioned before, this is a station where the entirety of the playlist is greater than the sum of its parts, the mix as a whole being fantastic (although, to be fair, I am a big fan of this sort of music) but not having a great deal to choose between each individual track. I've picked this one, one of two tracks by Slyder in the mix, albeit the one that seemingly isn't on Spotify - although it might be there as they did release the track under a different alias at some point so I'll have to check that out later. Good drop, nice driving beats, this one checks a lot of boxes for me.
Edit - their main alias reveals even less Spotify tracks than Slyder does, so you're stuck with Youtube I'm afraid. If you do like EDM and have half an hour to spare then I'd honestly just find the whole set and play that instead, it's easy enough to find
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Nah. Prelude to part 1.
El Floppo
Footballguy
even more than Sigur Ros, these guys throw a lot of instruments and people into everything they do.
one of my favorites from them (from 06's Neon Bible), which is why included it. use of ... glock? I think... is purely background and accompaniment, matching the vocals and strings- to add percussive/melodic texture (a common use from these larger, more orchestral tunes)
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Batman
12 - Prince - Trust
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Relevant Lyric - Trust - who do ya?
Trust - what makes you a real lover?
Trust - I put this question to ya 'cause I want you to be with me
Batman Vibe Score - 8/10
Where to Find - Batman Soundtrack by Prince
Quick Hit Comment - I knew I was going to include two Prince tracks here. In hindsight I should have included 4 or 5. Once the decision on 2 was made, some tough choices had to be made. Trust won the battle of the songs
Next Up - A powerful number from a female singer songwriter
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Socialism for Dummies
Songs in D Minor
12 - Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene Pt 2
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Lyric - Instrumental
Source - https://musicstax.com/track/oxygene-pt-2/7vLKG4ww0P8seUUsbgpcz3
https://tunebat.com/Info/Oxygene-Pt-2-Jean-Michel-Jarre/4roqhhRarPSjK7V9viFOVU
Sadness Quotient - 4/11
Comment - A superb early electronic track with an amazing video for space watchers. 50 years later it still sounds futuristic.
Next Up - A true 11/11 sad number. We will have a hat trick of instrumentals in the process. Not planned. Just the way it worked out.
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Socialism for Dummies
Jarre had/has an amazing career.
I think he has done 3 or 4 Oxygene albums by now, the second Equinoxe one was real good too.
I always get something out of his albums, even the bad ones, but when he is on song he is magnificent
El Floppo
Footballguy
I'm trying to remember the other stuffI listened to around this time... Vangelis, jarre... I think even Rick freaking Wakeman and his capes. and of course, Kraftwerk
titusbramble
Footballguy
That would be the criminally underused in round the world countdown Kraftwerk
El Floppo
Footballguy
no comprendo
titusbramble
Footballguy
They were literally only picked twice in the entire thing, it was just me and JML taking them in our top fives
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
In one of the MAD world rundowns, where people had free reign to take anything non US or non UK, Kraftwerk barely got a look in
Zegras11
Footballguy
Saw his son in a show a few years back. Surprisingly very good with his own songs and his dad's classics.
Here's a very cool video I shot of Time In a Bottle sung by son set to old home video of them together as a toddler.
Time in A Bottle.
youtu.be
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
AJ is a talent. I wish he'd record more, because he's very good.
Saw his son in a show a few years back. Surprisingly very good with his own songs and his dad's classics.
Here's a very cool video I shot of Time In a Bottle sung by son set to old home video of them together as a toddler.
Time in A Bottle.
His father was incredible. He never got mentioned in any orthodox rock history books that would spend 25 pages on someone like [redacted]. I guess because Jim actually could have fun with music? Unlike [redacted]. I think he and Bill Withers were the best singer-songwriters in the early '70s (& Stevie Wonder blows all of them away), but they don't fit the mold of what Rolling Stone was trying to do.
El Floppo
Footballguy
if I had been there, there'd have been 3 of us.
I just sold my entire vinyl collection, mostly from High School and Jr High. Late 70s through late 80s.
I had a lot of Kraftwerk. Rolf and Florian, Kraftwerk 2, everything I could find.
krista4
Footballguy
AJ is a talent. I wish he'd record more, because he's very good.
Saw his son in a show a few years back. Surprisingly very good with his own songs and his dad's classics.
Here's a very cool video I shot of Time In a Bottle sung by son set to old home video of them together as a toddler.
Time in A Bottle.
His father was incredible. He never got mentioned in any orthodox rock history books that would spend 25 pages on someone like [redacted]. I guess because Jim actually could have fun with music? Unlike [redacted]. I think he and Bill Withers were the best singer-songwriters in the early '70s (& Stevie Wonder blows all of them away), but they don't fit the mold of what Rolling Stone was trying to do.
I don't know about anyone else, but I could use a good [redacted] rant right now. It's been a while, and my memory of why he's so awful is starting to fade. Or mostly I could really use a laugh right now. I'll give you one dispensation to violate the Thumper Rule.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Thank you!AJ is a talent. I wish he'd record more, because he's very good.
Saw his son in a show a few years back. Surprisingly very good with his own songs and his dad's classics.
Here's a very cool video I shot of Time In a Bottle sung by son set to old home video of them together as a toddler.
Time in A Bottle.
His father was incredible. He never got mentioned in any orthodox rock history books that would spend 25 pages on someone like [redacted]. I guess because Jim actually could have fun with music? Unlike [redacted]. I think he and Bill Withers were the best singer-songwriters in the early '70s (& Stevie Wonder blows all of them away), but they don't fit the mold of what Rolling Stone was trying to do.
I don't know about anyone else, but I could use a good [redacted] rant right now. It's been a while, and my memory of why he's so awful is starting to fade. Or mostly I could really use a laugh right now. I'll give you one dispensation to violate the Thumper Rule.
I actually have several [redacted] candidates. I'll have to gather my thoughts, so...... see y'all in 6 months! I also ran out of cigarettes 8 hours ago (on purpose) and am getting surly, so I may want to lay back for a minute
krista4
Footballguy
Thank you!AJ is a talent. I wish he'd record more, because he's very good.
Saw his son in a show a few years back. Surprisingly very good with his own songs and his dad's classics.
Here's a very cool video I shot of Time In a Bottle sung by son set to old home video of them together as a toddler.
Time in A Bottle.
His father was incredible. He never got mentioned in any orthodox rock history books that would spend 25 pages on someone like [redacted]. I guess because Jim actually could have fun with music? Unlike [redacted]. I think he and Bill Withers were the best singer-songwriters in the early '70s (& Stevie Wonder blows all of them away), but they don't fit the mold of what Rolling Stone was trying to do.
I don't know about anyone else, but I could use a good [redacted] rant right now. It's been a while, and my memory of why he's so awful is starting to fade. Or mostly I could really use a laugh right now. I'll give you one dispensation to violate the Thumper Rule.
I actually have several [redacted] candidates. I'll have to gather my thoughts, so...... see y'all in 6 months! I also ran out of cigarettes 8 hours ago (on purpose) and am getting surly, so I may want to lay back for a minute
I had assumed you were talking about Jilly Bowl.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Whoa. Jim Croce to death metal is quite the thing.
Chaos34
Footballguy
Back to revival after several non-revivals.
Insect Surfers are often billed as "Planet Earth’s Longest-Running Modern Surf Band." First release was in 79 and they're still headlining surf festivals. David Arnson is the founder, lead guitarist, creative force and glue who's held them together through numerous lineup changes. He is a truly gifted guitarist. He's the kind of player who makes me roll my eyes a little when conversations about greatest guitar players happen. Not that Arnson should be on the list, just that many on the list shouldn't be; and not because they aren't great, but because there's literally hundreds of players just as great. Somn like that. /littlerantsry
Kicking off in 79, it should be no surprise they were surf punk in the early days. They were also red hot for a few years touring with the likes of Bad Brains and the B-52s. They shared the stage with Iggy Pop, Echo and the Bunnymen and Joan Jett. They were described as D*ck Dale meets The Clash. I couldn't ask for a better blend. I've been a fan since the Chico State days.
I don't have all the details and don't feel like digging for them, but somewhere in the new wave 80s Arnson shifted gears. A few releases were instrumentals and steadily more revivalish than punkish. They went from touring with mainstream acts, playing major venues and seeming like true contenders to playing the Belly Up in Solana Beach, the end of the pier in Redondo Beach and the farmer's market in Santa Monica. Sounds like a band that might give up the ghost, but they're still a thing. There's an interesting story somewhere in here, and the transition coincides with Arnson moving to LA in the mid 80s.
I almost went with some early Clashy surf punk, but Mojave is just about my favorite revival instrumental. It has that galloping beat that invokes Morricone and Eastwood. It's got some smooth and toned down D*ck Dale tremelo happening and some dreamy laid back reverbin' surf guitar. It's Tarantino approved. It's an homage to all things surf music including spaghetti western. For me it all goes to the title - Mojave - my home in the SoCal desert.
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krista4
Footballguy
I wanted to bump this because, while Mt. Man didn't get much closer to the solution, he was on the right track in terms of turning this over in his head and looking at it various ways. And he kept in mind the last hint, which was "the order matters."
Carry on.
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Yo Mama
Footballguy
I’m wondering if we’re looking at the order in the wrong way. Since the list is being revealed from 31-1, we’re seeing the end of the story first and need to look at things in reverse.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
With that in mind, I’m going with the celebrity theme again and going with the life and tribulations of Pamela Anderson.
krista4
Footballguy
Finished this episode last night and remembered this song being selected, so I've finished the write-ups until here now.
Season 3, episodes 3, 6 and 7 have been my favorites now. I enjoyed the first two seasons plenty, but something's kicked in with the depth of character development in Season 3 that has me loving it much more. (OK, episode 6 didn't get me via depth of character, but for pure hilarity as it is in the "lawnmower" episode.)
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
This interesting. It sounds like a spy movie.
Chaos34
Footballguy
Hey now. Krista? I just saw this. Did ya think of what I shared with you? Hah. Wth my talkin' 'bout?
Well, speaking of greatest guitar players, I've played this on guitar and midi keyboard about 300 times this year. It's the finale to the AI music thing I mentioned doing somewhere in this thread. With AI we have it including massive hip hop bass drops and soaring techno sweeps. Of course my inept playing is assisted by how incredibly easy this is to play and tons of delay and reverb.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Those action figures are weird. Like the music.
Mt. Man
Footballguy
#, Please # 12
Song: ’39
Artist: Queen
Year: 1975
(Youtube Lyric Video) Queen - '39 (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube
(Live version) 39 - Live At Earls Court 1977
4 Lines:
And the storytellers say
That the score brave souls inside
For many a lonely day
Sailed across the milky seas
Number Theory:
Here “‘39” represents both the present (in terms of the song’s narrative) and future. It’s a story of a space voyage set in one of the xx39s, that returns roughly 100 years later in another year ending in 39. Though, for the inhabitants in the ship, it’s only been 1 year. Why 39, though? Well, quite possibly because this ended up as the 39th track from Queen when combining all of their albums. That and “39” is, again, short and easy to fit into a song.
Given his background in astrophysics, it’s perhaps not surprising that Brian May was the writer for this song. More surprising is that May also gets lead vocals here, one of the few times that happens across Queen albums. Of course, before we get to the lyrics, we have the intro. Mostly guitar with melodic vocalization from Roger Taylor, it sets forth a sense of fantasy, prepares one for a story of adventure. Almost like a warm-up in a night at the opera. Though maybe that’s a reach.
Significant Digits:
Off album#: 4
Track #: 5
Artist crossover with other playlists: 21
(Known: 15)
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Next on the countdown, I have to guess they’re in a row, but given the number, I have to ask.
Song: ’39
Artist: Queen
Year: 1975
(Youtube Lyric Video) Queen - '39 (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube
(Live version) 39 - Live At Earls Court 1977
4 Lines:
And the storytellers say
That the score brave souls inside
For many a lonely day
Sailed across the milky seas
Number Theory:
Here “‘39” represents both the present (in terms of the song’s narrative) and future. It’s a story of a space voyage set in one of the xx39s, that returns roughly 100 years later in another year ending in 39. Though, for the inhabitants in the ship, it’s only been 1 year. Why 39, though? Well, quite possibly because this ended up as the 39th track from Queen when combining all of their albums. That and “39” is, again, short and easy to fit into a song.
Given his background in astrophysics, it’s perhaps not surprising that Brian May was the writer for this song. More surprising is that May also gets lead vocals here, one of the few times that happens across Queen albums. Of course, before we get to the lyrics, we have the intro. Mostly guitar with melodic vocalization from Roger Taylor, it sets forth a sense of fantasy, prepares one for a story of adventure. Almost like a warm-up in a night at the opera. Though maybe that’s a reach.
Significant Digits:
Off album#: 4
Track #: 5
Artist crossover with other playlists: 21
(Known: 15)
–
Next on the countdown, I have to guess they’re in a row, but given the number, I have to ask.
rockaction
Footballguy
Wow, thank you. I order from Acoustic Sounds all the time. That's all I have to say, really. That's where that Pet Sounds 45RPM Mono set I told you about came from (if by any miracle you remember—I don't expect you to). It was the Analogue Productions "imprint" they mention. Everything about the article is a great primer and sort of jumping-in point vis a vis a profile to audio reproduction in the modern world down to the Mobile Fidelity scandal that they had (they were lying and saying they reproduced from analogue sources when there was a digital step or digital masters). The article brushes aside the controversy, but it was huge in the audiophile world.
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krista4
Footballguy
This was a song I didn't know until the M-aD British Isles countdown. I appreciated the talent on Queen, but their music generally hadn't done much for me. This was a great surprise and became an immediate favorite.
krista4
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
By the way, how are feeling, k4? Any better? Both of my folks when they got sick recently got sick for a good two weeks or so. They're kicking it now. I never got sick when they did, somehow. I took my flu shot and COVID booster though, so that might have helped. I'm really sharing this just so you're not frustrated with the length of time you might find yourself ill and maybe wondering "WTH is this taking so long?"
I don't know, but that type of illness seems to be going around.
I don't know, but that type of illness seems to be going around.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I had the Flu a couple weeks ago- knocked me on my *** for 4 days of fevers, sweats, aches... and then another 3-4 days of just being dead on my feet. so.. yeah, this thing is a lingerer
rockaction
Footballguy
Yeah, no clue what it is. I know my folks didn't get the flu but more of a common cold symptomatic thing with slight fever, etc. Nothing bad, but lasting for a while. It migrated into the second week and then some for both. My father seems to have totally kicked it. Mom, on her second and kicking it.
I played housekeeper and chef for a week or so there then I got a lil' rubbery all around so I slept in for a day or two. Weird all around.
krista4
Footballguy
Thanks, guys. I'm at maybe 80% today, so on the right track. It has been lingering for a while, though, as you've experienced. For the first time in maybe 20 years, I forgot to get a flu shot, and while I don't know for sure that's what I have, I'm kicking myself for that. Apparently next year we'll have to go out of country for flu shots anyway. Will there be back-alley flu shot purveyors?
rockaction
Footballguy
Man, I had a clever response but it just is probably left alone. Too bad.
jwb
Footballguy
My wife has the "not really the flu but it lasts a week" thing (1 week today, although she's on the upswing), and I may be starting to get it too. Meh.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Didn't I pick that one? I've taken it before.
This was a song I didn't know until the M-aD British Isles countdown. I appreciated the talent on Queen, but their music generally hadn't done much for me. This was a great surprise and became an immediate favorite.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I'll be very glad when everyone is better. I get sympathy sick when I read this stuff.
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