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Post by bixaorellana on Jun 12, 2010 16:38:17 GMT
OHHHHHHHHhhhhh ~~ my new favorite!!!
Thank you, Lola!
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Post by bixaorellana on Jun 14, 2010 3:04:19 GMT
The Gillian Welch version of this song just destroys me -- whew, talk about the blues!
However, the original is such a deservedly monumental piece of American music, it needs to be here, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2010 11:09:32 GMT
All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2010 17:30:56 GMT
Wild angels:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2010 22:58:33 GMT
Seems a little old fashioned now, but I still like it.
The carpenters:
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 2, 2010 20:58:12 GMT
Sublime.
Try this experiment: before listening to the above, listen to Pavarotti singing it. Now listen to Caruso. Then go back and click on Pavarotti again.
I adore Pavarotti, but .......................................
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Post by lola on Jul 2, 2010 23:59:56 GMT
Yes! Caruso sings the heck out of that song. Sublime is right.
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Post by BigIain on Jul 10, 2010 22:55:30 GMT
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Post by BigIain on Jul 10, 2010 22:59:53 GMT
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 10, 2010 23:36:35 GMT
Oooooo, romantic selections, BigIain! Love what Springsteen does with his voice in that first one. I gotta say that Stigers' voice reminds me of Tom Jones somewhat. Nice lyrics.
Here's one in the same vein. I always thought this song was so gently sexy and romantic.
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Post by lola on Jul 17, 2010 22:19:41 GMT
Beautiful.
Here's Keb' Mo':
Listen carefully, would be dream men.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 18, 2010 1:27:25 GMT
Awww -- so sweet!
Boy, the sound reproduction on that video is like crystal.
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Post by lola on Jul 23, 2010 2:28:44 GMT
My favorite Maria Callas aria:
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 25, 2010 6:33:11 GMT
Brava!
Her voice is so rich and so natural.
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Post by lagatta on Jul 31, 2010 16:18:11 GMT
I loved the FIFA South Africa song and clip - perhaps Palesa or someone else could tell me who the legendary player at the end, in a no. 10 jersey, is? I think we see him earlier in the clip too (as well as segregated sides, if I'm seeing right).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 22:35:23 GMT
I don't dare trivialize or pollute French Mystique Tour's magnificent thread about Brittany, but I thought might be interesting to post an example of Breton rap. This was a huge hit in its time, although it must be pointed out that the musical refrain is not original but is a traditional Breton theme. This caused a certain amount of controversy at the time, because the rap group Manau did not acknowledge this when the song was released. |
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Post by lagatta on Aug 30, 2010 19:31:50 GMT
Odd, I'd assumed that was a riff on a traditional theme. That song was very popular here - there is a lot of Celtic influence in Québécois music, both from the Bretons and later waves of (Catholic) Scottish Highlanders and Irish who integrated into the French majority.
Other Scots and Irish became English speakers, but there are lots of Ryans, O'Neills, Blackburns and Camerons who don't speak a word of English.
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Post by lola on Sept 3, 2010 1:42:54 GMT
K's video has already been removed for terms of use violation, at least here in US.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2010 9:08:22 GMT
In memory of my mother,this was her favourite song and will be played at her memorial service on Friday.
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Post by imec on Oct 27, 2010 13:05:57 GMT
I've always thought how much I'd like to have my favorite music played at my service - this is a very beautiful gesture casimira. I'm very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Your post reminded me of this favorite of mine...
It happened one night
At three in the morning
The devil appeared in my studio room
And he said I’m your pal
And I’ll make you a deal
Blow away your struggle
And I’ll take your soul for a toy
After rubbing my eyes
I looked all around me
At the half-finished drivel I’d worked on for days
And I told him my dream
Was to live for all time
In some perfect refrain
Like the man who wrote danny boy
And I said if you’re real, then I’ll ask you a question
While most of us turn into ashes or dust
Just you and that other guy go on forever
But who writes the history
And who do I trust?
He gave me a wink
And he said it was funny
How mortals would pour all their blood, sweat and tears
Onto tape, onto paper
Or into the air
To be lost and forgotten
Outside of his kind employ
Then I thought I could hear a great sound in the distance
Of whiskey-soaked singing
And laughter and cheers
And they’re saying, that song could bring tears to a glass eye
So pass me the papers, I’ll sign them in blood
And the smell of the brimstone was turned into greasepaint
And the roar of the crowd like the furies of hell
And I hear the applause and I hear the bells ringing
And the sound of a woman’s voice from the next room
Saying come to me now
Come lay down beside me
Whatever you’re doing you’re too gone to see
You can’t hold onto shadows, no more than to years
So be glad for the pleasures
We’re young enough to enjoy
So maybe I’m drunk
Or maybe a liar
Or maybe we’re all living inside a dream
You can say what you like
When I’m gone, then you’ll see
I’ll be down in the dark
Down underground
With shakespeare and bach
And the man who wrote danny boy
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Post by Kimby on Oct 27, 2010 22:10:55 GMT
In memory of my mother,this was her favourite song (Danny Boy) and will be played at her memorial service on Friday. Oh, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, casi. I'm so glad you had a recent visit and were able to share some memories and a dinner party while there. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2010 19:23:47 GMT
Thank you Imec, a lovely song.
Thank you Kimby for your warm thoughts.
A woman from my mother's church sang Danny Boy,and some other of my mother's favorites. Not a dry eye to be seen. The power of music,always sends love,always,when one takes the time to hear,listen,it's there.
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Post by lola on Nov 11, 2010 15:31:37 GMT
I'm struck by this Mexican tenor, Villazón.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 0:19:49 GMT
Shania Twain
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Post by lola on Nov 18, 2010 0:58:37 GMT
From my IPod today:
Camions Sauvages -- Amadou et Mariam
Dolce de Coco -- Yo Yo Ma
Dark Eyes - Django
Good Thing -- Fine Young Cannibals
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Post by mich64 on Nov 18, 2010 1:09:29 GMT
Love love love FYC! Brings back some fun memories! thanks!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2010 20:32:05 GMT
Billy Joel- Just the Way You Are
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 23, 2010 19:02:33 GMT
Okeydokey....I shall try posting on the right thread now (just posted on the wrong one and had to delete it  ) My favourites Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb Crosby, Stills and Nash To The Last Whale New Order True Faith |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 23, 2010 19:11:15 GMT
The amazing Bessie Smith...Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 23, 2010 20:17:26 GMT
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