SEVEN SONGS TAG! Happy Monday!
Miladysa had this cool tag on her blog recently, and I decided to tag myself, as she highly recommended:
SEVEN SONGS I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO LATELY:
1. "RIO ANCHO" --Paco de Lucia
This is my favorite Paco song. I've been listening to Paco's extraordinary guitar work since 1984. You can find this tune, as well as many other outstanding Paco tunes, on Antologia, Vol. 1
2. "AZZURA" --Paco de Lucia/Al DiMeola/John McLaughlinThis piece comes from Guitar Trio (1996). I think this is an outstanding album: this is the 'guitar trio' in their ultimate studio form. Friday Night In San Francisco is my ultimate favorite album by these three guitar virtuosos; however, Guitar Trio is a very close second!
3. "La Barrosa" Paco de Lucia
People have accused Paco of straying too far from the traditional flamenco style. On Siroco, Paco delivers what the traditionalists want--but at full speed! Paco has been revered as 'the best guitarist alive' (Three Spirits DVD), when you listen to his guitar mastery on this album, it is no question as to why. It's not the speed at which he plays that makes him a guitar great (anyone can play fast with a lot of practice!), it's the heart and soul that flows through his fingers into his instrument that makes him a true master.
4. "Symphony No. 9" Beethoven
I know Beethoven's 5th Symphony is supposed to be the be-all-end-all of symphonies, but I personally think No. 9 is Beethoven's greatest.
5. "Nacho Re Mero Mana! (Dance, My Heart!)" Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
I woke up this morning in a bit of a funk, so I put this lovely 16 minute CD onto the stereo. It begins with Gurumayi' captivating voice rendering Kabir's "Nacho Re Mero Mana!" poem. Then, it explodes into this heart warming, fun, charged chanting version of the same poem. I love this chant. Gurumayi's voice has a way of carrying me back to my source, which causes all of the 'junk' that's polluting my head and causing the funk, to just fall away! I can't sit still when this chant is playing. I could be in the worst mood possible, and by the end of the chant, I'm swaying my hips, and dancing with joy!
6. "Nuevo Mexico" Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra
This is another 'flamenco' guitarist that I listen to from time to time. Liebert doesn't have the mastery of the guitar that Paco de Lucia does (but then, who does??), and his style is very different, yet I love it. Unlike Paco, Ottmar's tunes reel you in with their simplicity and simplistic beauty. "Nuevo Mexico" is the first track on Ottmar's Opium album. This is a collaborative album with Luna Negra. There are two discs. These are both beautiful CDs, although I have to be in the right mood to listen to them: usually at night.
7. "Heavenly Bank Account" Frank Zappa
The version of this classic Zappa tune comes from the double album You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 1. I think this is the best Zappa album ever!! Well, maybe it's tied with Freak Out and Sheik Yerbouti, but that's my totally subjective opinion (but aren't all opinions subjective?).
This song begins with one of my favorite all-time Zappa quotes: he's talking about giving your money to organized religions--which I personally think is appropriate in order to keep the place running and available to help all of its parishioners, devotees, etc.-- yet, in his sardonic manner, Zappa reminds us that 'there's a huge difference between kneeling down and bending over". Well, we all know that Zappa was an atheist, but I have to agree that a person needs to re-evaluate the spiritual organization they are affiliated with if they are asked to give their entire bank accounts on account of 'faith'.
Anyway, I just love Zappa, and his humor was never lost on me. It's too bad that he died so young. I mean, I'm happy with the 65 albums that he left us (most of them remastered by him before he died!!), but I do miss him. A friend of mine interviewed him in the late sixties and she told me that she thought he was a genius. You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 1 always reminds me why I love Zappa so much. He's funny and a musical genius, end of story. :)
I now tag Gyrobo, Flatlander, Sage, Kenju, Mizfit, and Mike Althouse!
tags: jaibhakti, Paco de Lucia, Al Dimeola, John McLaughlin, Ottmar Liebert, Luna Negra, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Frank Zappa, music
SEVEN SONGS I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO LATELY:
1. "RIO ANCHO" --Paco de Lucia
This is my favorite Paco song. I've been listening to Paco's extraordinary guitar work since 1984. You can find this tune, as well as many other outstanding Paco tunes, on Antologia, Vol. 1
2. "AZZURA" --Paco de Lucia/Al DiMeola/John McLaughlinThis piece comes from Guitar Trio (1996). I think this is an outstanding album: this is the 'guitar trio' in their ultimate studio form. Friday Night In San Francisco is my ultimate favorite album by these three guitar virtuosos; however, Guitar Trio is a very close second!
3. "La Barrosa" Paco de Lucia
People have accused Paco of straying too far from the traditional flamenco style. On Siroco, Paco delivers what the traditionalists want--but at full speed! Paco has been revered as 'the best guitarist alive' (Three Spirits DVD), when you listen to his guitar mastery on this album, it is no question as to why. It's not the speed at which he plays that makes him a guitar great (anyone can play fast with a lot of practice!), it's the heart and soul that flows through his fingers into his instrument that makes him a true master.
4. "Symphony No. 9" Beethoven
I know Beethoven's 5th Symphony is supposed to be the be-all-end-all of symphonies, but I personally think No. 9 is Beethoven's greatest.
5. "Nacho Re Mero Mana! (Dance, My Heart!)" Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
I woke up this morning in a bit of a funk, so I put this lovely 16 minute CD onto the stereo. It begins with Gurumayi' captivating voice rendering Kabir's "Nacho Re Mero Mana!" poem. Then, it explodes into this heart warming, fun, charged chanting version of the same poem. I love this chant. Gurumayi's voice has a way of carrying me back to my source, which causes all of the 'junk' that's polluting my head and causing the funk, to just fall away! I can't sit still when this chant is playing. I could be in the worst mood possible, and by the end of the chant, I'm swaying my hips, and dancing with joy!
6. "Nuevo Mexico" Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra
This is another 'flamenco' guitarist that I listen to from time to time. Liebert doesn't have the mastery of the guitar that Paco de Lucia does (but then, who does??), and his style is very different, yet I love it. Unlike Paco, Ottmar's tunes reel you in with their simplicity and simplistic beauty. "Nuevo Mexico" is the first track on Ottmar's Opium album. This is a collaborative album with Luna Negra. There are two discs. These are both beautiful CDs, although I have to be in the right mood to listen to them: usually at night.
7. "Heavenly Bank Account" Frank Zappa
The version of this classic Zappa tune comes from the double album You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 1. I think this is the best Zappa album ever!! Well, maybe it's tied with Freak Out and Sheik Yerbouti, but that's my totally subjective opinion (but aren't all opinions subjective?).
This song begins with one of my favorite all-time Zappa quotes: he's talking about giving your money to organized religions--which I personally think is appropriate in order to keep the place running and available to help all of its parishioners, devotees, etc.-- yet, in his sardonic manner, Zappa reminds us that 'there's a huge difference between kneeling down and bending over". Well, we all know that Zappa was an atheist, but I have to agree that a person needs to re-evaluate the spiritual organization they are affiliated with if they are asked to give their entire bank accounts on account of 'faith'.
Anyway, I just love Zappa, and his humor was never lost on me. It's too bad that he died so young. I mean, I'm happy with the 65 albums that he left us (most of them remastered by him before he died!!), but I do miss him. A friend of mine interviewed him in the late sixties and she told me that she thought he was a genius. You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore, Vol. 1 always reminds me why I love Zappa so much. He's funny and a musical genius, end of story. :)
I now tag Gyrobo, Flatlander, Sage, Kenju, Mizfit, and Mike Althouse!
tags: jaibhakti, Paco de Lucia, Al Dimeola, John McLaughlin, Ottmar Liebert, Luna Negra, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Frank Zappa, music
Labels: Beethoven, Bhakti Brophy, Jai Bhakti, jaibhakti, miladysa, music, ottmar Leibert, paco de lucia, playlist, seven songs tag
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I have now been tagged. I will weaveup this tagform into the Fires of the Frozen Lower Blogosphere.
Okay, I shall check it out! I'm curious to see what my favorite robot likes to listen to! :)
hey it's nice to know i've been tagged but it wud b nicer to know what exactly tag means ::sheepish smile::
I recently watched the movie "A Clockwork Orange" again, where the Droogie protagonist becomes unable to listen to his favourite Beehtovan's 9th because of the Pavlovian "treatment" he undergoes.
Despite the oft-heralded healing powers of music, I thus find it unadvisable to mix one's favourite works with experimental psychiatric proceedures.
That being said, I actually have met with some success when it comes to mixing music with my own patented Extremely Hot Yoga practices. This involves setting the house on fire and maintaining the "Knotted Python" posture until it becomes impossible to do so, due to the mounting smoke and flames.
I tried this out (at one of my student's homes), while listening to the Talking Head's "Burning Down the House", and the music just added that extra element needed to make it a truly transcendant exprience.
Still, I don't recommend trying this on your own, or you will be hearing from my lawyers for Unlisenced Yogic Enlightenment Infringement.
But what am I talking about? That was all a dream.
Let's not forget: while Beethoven may have written some of the best classical music of all time, he was single-handedly responsible for some of the worst movies in human history. His personal notes were the basis of many flops, such as Gigli and Glitter.
Ah, Beethoven's 9th, my 2nd fav of his. I like the 6th best.
My father and I have had a long running argument. He says Beethoven's the best ever. I say Tchaikovsky.
GYROBO: I have left you a message at the Frozen Lower Blogosphere (BTW--why is it so cold down there?)
MIZFIT: Don't fret--I had the same exact question the first time that I was tagged! Just like in the childhood game of Tag, it means that you are IT! In other words, now it is YOUR turn to report to everyone (on your own blog) what Seven songs YOU are listening to at present. Have fun!!
FLATLANDER: You know, I saw that movie way before I ever heard Beethoven's 9th. Therefore, I didn't know that this was the piece of music that was making him crazy. Was it the music that was playing when his eyes were forced to stay open?? BTW--I didn't like that movie very much. I gave my original first edition paperback copy of A Clockwork Orange away before I ever heard of Ebay, too. Bad move, huh??
I can't really stomach movies with rape scenes. I've always thought that was a man's movie, anyway.
Go figure.
Speaking of Beethoven's 9th, though: on my birthday, I watched Jaws (it was on TV). When Quint is in the music store, he makes fun of a kid who's playing Beethoven's 9th on the clarinet. This is the first time I ever recall knowing that. When I was a kid I just used to think he was playing some boring crapola! ;)
GYROBO: I actually like Immortal Beloved. Didn't you??
ZOMBIE SLAYER: Oh, I'm not too familiar with Beethoven's 6th. I shall have to check it out! (In my twenties I was very stupid: An older friend of mine passed away and his neighbor gave me his complete CD box set of Beethoven and the complete Mozart CD box set. I gave them BOTH away!!!! Blasphemy!!!)
I have to say, I LOVED Tchaikovsky LONG before I ever discovered the beauty of Beethoven (via his short piece 'Pathetique', which was featured in a River Phoenix movie). I had roommates in art school who used to...um...you know...get all bouncy-bouncy on the bed while listening to the 1812. I always loved March Slave, too. I always think of Tchaikovsky as being the Metallica of his era. The headbangers of his day must have loved him!
Now, I enjoy Rachmaninov and Beethoven.
What is your favorite Tchaikovsky piece?? I only know the more popular ones.
Oh my gosh, speaking of classical music, and remembering that we are close in age--do you remember "Hooked On Classics"?? Wasn't that like disco-ed out classical music???
By the way, have you heard of Paco de Lucia (you must have). I hope so! I know you will love (or DO love) Friday Night In San Francisco!
hmm...ok! look out for my list!
I've been listening a lot to "Burning Ring of Fire". I also like an Irish Band called Dervish. And I find "I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles to be haunting.
Thanks for the tag bhakti, but I honestly haven't been listening to any music lately... and it's high-time I start. No wonder I've been feeling all weirdly!!
Actually, I caught the end of Austin City Limits probably 2 months ago and just about fell out of my chair. A band I have never heard of called Widespread Panic was just burning up the stage. They're a southern blues/rock jam band that just blew my hair back.
I bought their live album from iTunes and haven't listened to all of it yet, but it would be safe to say that my seven most recent are all from this album.
Sorry I couldn't be more interesting, I'm don't really do tags.
~Mike
hey , thanks u cared 4 me , bhakti , i love u very much .
Actually , college and my programming are taking most o the times i have , and i cant find time , to the NET .
But now i know , that people , do see 4 me , THANKS again bhakti.
Oh, darn, not me. Let's see, well the last 7 songs I listened to were 5 David Bowie's and 2 Billy Joel's...
The first time I saw "Clockwork Orange" I thought it was somehow promoting violence by it's focus on the main character, who is a rogue.
But seeing it again recently, it seems to be pointing out the violence implicit in society and its institutions. Not just the protagonist is violent, everyone in that film is, in some way, but the main character becomes a sort of scapegoat (who is, nonetheless, far from innocent). Perhaps the film is about social hypocrisy.
Stanley Kubric is my favourite director, but some of his films are difficult to watch. I don't think that Clockwork is a bad film though.
Jaws is a scary movie for me.
i am newly in love with Mozart after a concert saturday night
The Frozen Lower Blogosphere is so cold because of all the fire.
It's intuitively obvious.
Happy belated 37th birthday!
The Civil War wasn't built in a day.
Yeah, but Rome was.
What's "Rome?"
"ROME", as in Rome wasn't built in a day!. Except, I said that it was built in a day.
Are you thinking of ROAM????
Bhakti, my rule has been to only do meme's from southern women? are you from the Southside? (actually, they've been the only ones to ask me)... I'll have to think about this and see if I can get it together.
I am going to take this opportunity to give Beethoven’s 7th Symphony a shout-out. The first and last movements embody such exuberant joy and unfettered verve that it is difficult not to dance around the room in celebration of the life force. It begins slowly and serenely, then erupts into an energy that is childlike in it’s vitality and expression.
My rule of thumb for great music begins with anything Beethoven and everything Mozart. You can sprinkle liberally with Mendelssohn, Schubert, Dvorak, Vivaldi, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Saens, Puccini, and Verdi … right down through the ages with Sachmo, Ella, Coleman Hawkins, and the Beatles, but the root of all genius begins with Ludwig and Wolfgang.
What is your favorite Tchaikovsky piece?? I only know the more popular ones.
Tchaikovsky's 6th (Pathetique) is my fav piece of music ever.
Oh my gosh, speaking of classical music, and remembering that we are close in age--do you remember "Hooked On Classics"?? Wasn't that like disco-ed out classical music???
Yeah, wasn't too fond of it back then. I don't remember it well though, not sure if I'd like it or not if I heard it now.
By the way, have you heard of Paco de Lucia (you must have). I hope so! I know you will love (or DO love) Friday Night In San Francisco!
Actually, I never have.
fyi, fav Tchaikovsky pieces - 6th symphony, 4th symphony (of which I've seen Houston Symphony perform), 1812 (which I've seen live too), Swan Lake Ballet, Nutcracker, Serenade for Strings (which I find quite ironic, he wrote it for his wife, a marriage that last one day. It was sad. He got married to cover up him being gay, then he fled. The poor lady), and of course, his 1st piano concerto, which I've seen Van Cliburn, the best pianist of our time, perform live in his comeback tour, and his violin concerto, which is rated by most classical experts as the best violin concerto ever written.
Tchaikovsky rules!
2nd fav is actually Brahms. Love his 1st and 4th symphonies, his dual concerto for violin and cello, and his violin concerto.
And of course Beethoven.
But the one great piece that never gets mentioned I love is Bruch's 1st violin concerto. The piece is magic. Got it in the car right now.
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