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Re: Toto
« Reply #35 on: January 22, 2014, 02:50:01 AM »
Must've been an Aussie involved somewhere  ;D
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« Reply #36 on: January 22, 2014, 02:50:57 AM »
Having an Aussie involved isn't at all mandatory to me disliking something, it just helps. :neverusethis:
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Re: Toto
« Reply #37 on: January 22, 2014, 02:54:21 AM »
It's probably not that easy to find but I referenced another Fergie album in the album listening thread the other day -  Fredericksen/Phillips which is quite stripped back AOR but has some decent songs on it.   "Phillips" is Ricky Phillips from Styx/The Babys/Bad English.

It has a good version of Hopelessly Lost which is one of my favourite unreleased Mark Free demos - Fergie does quite a good job on it.
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Re: Toto
« Reply #38 on: January 22, 2014, 03:10:54 AM »
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I didn't like Isolation at all, which is a shame, because Frederiksen's last solo album made me a fan of his.
Really diggin the verse and bridge in Endless so far. Given that there's no real "hit song" on the album or any song that they still play live I have a feeling the album in that sense is regarded as a hidden treasure by fans.
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Re: Toto
« Reply #39 on: January 22, 2014, 03:26:04 AM »
Quote from: bl5150 on January 22, 2014, 02:54:21 AM
It's probably not that easy to find but I referenced another Fergie album in the album listening thread the other day -  Fredericksen/Phillips which is quite stripped back AOR but has some decent songs on it.   "Phillips" is Ricky Phillips from Styx/The Babys/Bad English.

It has a good version of Hopelessly Lost which is one of my favourite unreleased Mark Free demos - Fergie does quite a good job on it.

I'll have to check that one out.

The one album that introduced me to Fergie was the Frederiksen/Denander album, Baptizm of Fire.  Great songs and of course great guitar playing by Tommy, really good cd.
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« Reply #40 on: January 22, 2014, 04:03:44 AM »
Quote from: BlobVanDam on January 22, 2014, 02:48:05 AM
I didn't like Isolation at all, which is a shame, because Frederiksen's last solo album made me a fan of his.
i'm not much of a fan of that album either... I'l have to look up that solo album and the other one mentioned as well and give them a listen :-).
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Re: Toto
« Reply #41 on: January 28, 2014, 04:38:45 AM »
How on earth could I miss this:

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It has also been announced that long-time member drummer Simon Phillips will be departing the band to pursue his solo career and other interests.  Luke shares, "He is still a dear friend and we wish him the very best and continued success," The band welcomes new addition Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting, James Taylor, John Mayer).  Carlock originally hails from Clinton, Mississippi, and has collaborated with Luke in the past in the jam band Toxic Monkey.
Keith Carlock is awesome but I really didn't see that coming.  :omg:
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« Reply #42 on: January 28, 2014, 05:40:38 AM »
Following this thread I started listening to more Toto and man they are even better than I thought. I had listened to some best of record which I really liked but there's so much more great stuff out there. I will spend lots of time listening to them in the future.
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« Reply #43 on: January 28, 2014, 01:13:46 PM »
Little known fact, the members of Toto (before they were Toto) were the band for Boz Skaggs on his Silk Degrees album.
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« Reply #44 on: January 28, 2014, 03:03:42 PM »
Well, David Paich and Jeff Porcaro anyway.  They were basically the core of the band, and Boz's band as well.
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« Reply #45 on: January 28, 2014, 05:22:51 PM »
Sort of like Frey and Henley with Linda Ronstadt.
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« Reply #46 on: January 28, 2014, 06:00:17 PM »
Lukather did a lot of guitarwork for Boz too. 

Tbh you'd be surprised at just how many sessions the Toto guys played on back in the day, and how many hits they're responsible for.  Steve Porcaro wrote MJ's Human Nature (!!!)
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« Reply #47 on: January 28, 2014, 06:03:51 PM »
And Jeff with Steely Dan of course!
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Re: Toto
« Reply #48 on: January 28, 2014, 06:07:32 PM »
Quote from: kingshmegland on January 28, 2014, 06:03:51 PM
And Jeff with Steely Dan of course!

Oh, yes.  RIP Jeff.  No-one could groove like Jeff!

Its amazing to think that most people would have albums with songs either written or played by these guys in their CD collection without even knowing it :lol
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Re: Toto
« Reply #49 on: February 14, 2014, 03:43:10 AM »
Quote from: sneakyblueberry on January 28, 2014, 06:00:17 PM
Lukather did a lot of guitarwork for Boz too. 

Tbh you'd be surprised at just how many sessions the Toto guys played on back in the day, and how many hits they're responsible for.  Steve Porcaro wrote MJ's Human Nature (!!!)
Yea man they bascially ruled the session musician market back in the day. A friend of my is a big fan of westcoast rock and have a huge collection of albums from that era and when you look in the credits of alot of those albums it's a pretty tight collective of muscians that's recurring and you'd be amazed how often a Toto guy is credited, pretty amazing actually.

Some guys doing a terrific cover of Africa

Man to this day I still love that song, a true definition of a great hit song.
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« Reply #50 on: February 14, 2014, 09:43:01 AM »
I think that's why the tribute concert sounds so good with all the guest... they all played on those songs with those artist... with the exception of Simon Phillips of course (not all of them on all of them but you know what I mean) and they just sound spot on.

Another one to remember too is MJ's Thriller.... I know at least Lukather and Porcaro appeared on that (lukes sound is so obvious when it comes in... don't remember the name of the song (my son went through a MJ phase when he died  ;)).
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« Reply #51 on: February 14, 2014, 10:07:54 AM »
Yep they're pretty much all over that album:

Steve Lukather – guitar, bass guitar
David Paich – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
Jeff Porcaro – drums, horn and string arrangements
Steve Porcaro – keyboards, synthesizers, programming

Greg Phillinganes – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
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« Reply #52 on: February 14, 2014, 10:10:26 AM »
Must be a generational thing, because when I was a young Jaq, it was pretty common knowledge that Toto was composed mainly of a murderer's row of session musicians. Before Rosanna and Africa it was kind of their gimmick.  :lol
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« Reply #53 on: February 14, 2014, 11:23:35 AM »
Quote from: Jaq on February 14, 2014, 10:10:26 AM
Must be a generational thing, because when I was a young Jaq, it was pretty common knowledge that Toto was composed mainly of a murderer's row of session musicians. Before Rosanna and Africa it was kind of their gimmick.  :lol

And to thing you still remember too Jaq!! :lol
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« Reply #54 on: May 03, 2014, 01:33:27 AM »
New live DVD/BR 2CD set is out, anyone picking it up?
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« Reply #55 on: May 03, 2014, 03:20:42 AM »
Quote from: gazinwales on May 03, 2014, 01:33:27 AM
New live DVD/BR 2CD set is out, anyone picking it up?

Should have it Mon or Tues.
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« Reply #56 on: May 03, 2014, 04:51:39 AM »
Quote from: gazinwales on May 03, 2014, 01:33:27 AM
New live DVD/BR 2CD set is out, anyone picking it up?
Color me intrigued.
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« Reply #57 on: May 03, 2014, 04:55:11 AM »
I saw the preview clip of Hold the Line and it was solid, although I'm not interested enough to get it. I'm much more interested in the new album they're working on!
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« Reply #58 on: May 03, 2014, 05:29:26 AM »
Got it yesterday and watched it.  So damn tight and I love the setlist.  Better World was a big surprise!!
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« Reply #59 on: May 03, 2014, 05:35:07 AM »
Totally missed this. Just checked out HtL and Rosanna and even though i've seen him live i'm still amazed how good Joseph sounds. Of course he has some good genes in the musicians department.
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« Reply #60 on: May 03, 2014, 05:39:41 AM »
So glad they do Home Of The Brave live again and Can't Lovin' You is so fun to see live.
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« Reply #61 on: May 03, 2014, 07:29:18 PM »
Quote from: BlobVanDam on May 03, 2014, 04:55:11 AM
I saw the preview clip of Hold the Line and it was solid, although I'm not interested enough to get it. I'm much more interested in the new album they're working on!

It's one of my all time fave songs and this version certainly to my ears, does it justice.
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« Reply #62 on: May 04, 2014, 09:08:10 AM »
Rosanna was playing on the bus ride to afterprom the other night and i thought it was cool
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« Reply #63 on: May 04, 2014, 11:28:48 PM »
I picked up the 2CD live set yesterday and it sounds amazing.
Can't wait for the BR to come to my mail box.
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« Reply #64 on: May 09, 2014, 08:46:08 PM »
I got the BR in the week and it's quite superb, cannot fault anything about.
Set list, sound (5.1) vision and editing are all top draw.
Joe was the one that really surprised me though, I didn't know he was this good and had such a range.

Driving along today in the car, my girlfriend and her daughter with me, I was playing the new live CD and they both
asked me what this 'pussy' music was? I had a chuckle and told them that Toto are a legendary band and that I do like some mellow stuff.
As I usually listen to power metal and that's all they both really know.
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« Reply #65 on: May 09, 2014, 09:50:15 PM »
That is such a funny story! :lol


My nieces and nephews ask me if I really listen to that music. :lol
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« Reply #66 on: May 25, 2014, 05:33:05 AM »
Just saw their Live in Poland on blu-ray and man did they top this one. Sound, performance, songs are top notch and Joseph sounds amazing. Truly happy with this one. Kind of hoped the Behind the scenes were a bit longer though but you can't have it all.
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« Reply #67 on: May 30, 2014, 05:25:55 PM »
Simon sure knows how to get the most perfect drumsound live. Love it!
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« Reply #68 on: June 01, 2014, 06:05:55 PM »

Cute girl but the guy behind her!  :lol
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« Reply #69 on: June 01, 2014, 07:19:54 PM »
I can't wait for the new album.  I'm glad they are continuing.
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