Just General non band specific Music Chat Thread !

[jasc15]

On a bit of a Rush binge as I seem to do every December and I’m once again amazed at the change in their sound in just 10 years from ‘74-‘84 (and I guess the change from ‘84-‘94 is also pretty significant). Compare that to say Dream Theater from 2011 to now and there’s been nothing near as crazy as a shift. I know new technology played a huge part but it’s staggering what they were able to achieve in such a relatively short time.

The other day i was thinking about DT's sound and creative output since around that time, and came to a similar conclusion.  However, subtle differences are magnified with familiarity, and I have not paid close attention to their output since ~Systematic Chaos. The differences between each of their first 9 studio albums are vast in my view, compared to those since.  Not sure how much is my perspective, and how much that view is shared.

[Sacul]

Beth Gibbons (of Portishead) is releasing a new album in May, and she just dropped the first single, Floating on a Moment. Sounds amazing and surprisingly uplifting. Some parts really do remind me of Sufjan Stevens. I'm very hyped now

[WilliamMunny]

Beth Gibbons (of Portishead) is releasing a new album in May, and she just dropped the first single, Floating on a Moment. Sounds amazing and surprisingly uplifting. Some parts really do remind me of Sufjan Stevens. I'm very hyped now

This just made my day!

[nick_z]

Beth Gibbons (of Portishead) is releasing a new album in May, and she just dropped the first single, Floating on a Moment. Sounds amazing and surprisingly uplifting. Some parts really do remind me of Sufjan Stevens. I'm very hyped now

Oh, definitely intrigued. Will listen later

[HOF]

This is such a great tune by a barely known Frank Gambale project, Big Franklin.

https://youtu.be/5QnoscSJBUM?si=9cOm_kph5xEgMNnG

A hits radio station where I lived in HS had a DJ who managed to sneak stuff like this onto the air with some frequency. Only people I know who know about this project are that DJ, my brother and I, and the guy who sold me this CD used on Amazon.

[TAC]

Reliqa news!

https://bravewords.com/news/reliqa-sign-to-nuclear-blast-records-release-music-video-for-new-single-terminal



I really like this band. Don't love every song, but I've really kind of taken to them. They're extremely talented and their singer is awesome. Kind of a catchy djenty modern vibe to their music. I definitely like this new song.


@wolfking...do you know them? they're Australian...even opening for Halestorm in Brisbaine next month.
Not saying I recommend them to YOU per se.

[nick_z]

New song from Greek band Khirki, "Featherless":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS7fs4BWWek&t=317s

Their previous album, Κ​τ​η​ν​ω​δ​ί​α, was one of my surprises of 2021. Incredibly cool mix of hard rock/metal/ethnic-folk influences in a package full of energy and drive. Happy to hear that this song has a similar vibes. Super-excited about the album.

(not sure what the drummer has in his mouth - a toothpick? A lollipop?  Most importantly, why? )

[wolfking]

Reliqa news!

https://bravewords.com/news/reliqa-sign-to-nuclear-blast-records-release-music-video-for-new-single-terminal



I really like this band. Don't love every song, but I've really kind of taken to them. They're extremely talented and their singer is awesome. Kind of a catchy djenty modern vibe to their music. I definitely like this new song.


@wolfking...do you know them? they're Australian...even opening for Halestorm in Brisbaine next month.
Not saying I recommend them to YOU per se.

Sorry Tim missed this.  No I hadn't even heard the name til you sent me one of their songs a few weeks back.  It was pretty good too I will say.

[TAC]

No biggie. Not a band for you anyway, but I noticed they were playing in Brisbaine so I thought I'd mention it to you.

[wolfking]

Don't know much about Halestorm but cool they are coming here.

Speaking of Brisbane, About a week or so ago In Flames were here with Kreator as support, I had no fucking idea there were even here until 4 days after.      Was fucking gutted.

[TAC]

Don't know much about Halestorm but cool they are coming here.

Speaking of Brisbane, About a week or so ago In Flames were here with Kreator as support, I had no fucking idea there were even here until 4 days after.      Was fucking gutted.

So now I have to watch for tour dates in Boston AND Brisbaine?

[wolfking]

Don't know much about Halestorm but cool they are coming here.

Speaking of Brisbane, About a week or so ago In Flames were here with Kreator as support, I had no fucking idea there were even here until 4 days after.      Was fucking gutted.

So now I have to watch for tour dates in Boston AND Brisbaine?

Well since you offered, that would be great. 

I know Scar Symmetry is coming here soon but meh, not that keen.

[King Postwhore]

Don't know much about Halestorm but cool they are coming here.

Speaking of Brisbane, About a week or so ago In Flames were here with Kreator as support, I had no fucking idea there were even here until 4 days after.      Was fucking gutted.

I think you might like Halestorm.  Lzzy Hale has a killer voice.

[wolfking]

Don't know much about Halestorm but cool they are coming here.

Speaking of Brisbane, About a week or so ago In Flames were here with Kreator as support, I had no fucking idea there were even here until 4 days after.      Was fucking gutted.

I think you might like Halestorm.  Lzzy Hale has a killer voice.

I've heard the name.  Probably not enough to go see them though.  Maybe I'll check them out though.

[SoundscapeMN]

some of the AI voice generated on this channel are both crazy and creepy at the same time.

https://www.youtube.com/@AIVoiceExperiments

[TAC]

So I just had this thought today.

Kiss were my Beatles.

[chknptpie]

My mind was blown away by Joey Eppard on the Neverender cruise. Any fans of him or his band Three? The Three radio on Spotify is hitting the spot today for me
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4CWaeS15qk9S?si=c06fe7b0b30b4c49

[hefdaddy42]

My mind was blown away by Joey Eppard on the Neverender cruise. Any fans of him or his band Three? The Three radio on Spotify is hitting the spot today for me
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4CWaeS15qk9S?si=c06fe7b0b30b4c49

I listened to some 3 back in the day.  It's been years.

[SoundscapeMN]

My mind was blown away by Joey Eppard on the Neverender cruise. Any fans of him or his band Three? The Three radio on Spotify is hitting the spot today for me
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4CWaeS15qk9S?si=c06fe7b0b30b4c49

a topic about them
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=26767

[chknptpie]

a topic about them
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=26767

Thanks!! I looked in the A-Z thread but didn't see them listed.

I listened to some 3 back in the day.  It's been years.

Always fun to revisit! Get a little nostalgia.

[HOF]

Been digging into the first U.K. album this week, and I can't get past how much Alan Holdsworth's solo on In the Dead of Night sound like JP's solos on A Change of Seasons (starting around 17:00) and Trial of Tears. Not note for note or tone for tone, but there is something about the playing that is really similar. Like I've only heard anything like that from those two guitarists.

[Indiscipline]

Been digging into the first U.K. album this week, and I can't get past how much Alan Holdsworth's solo on In the Dead of Night sound like JP's solos on A Change of Seasons (starting around 17:00) and Trial of Tears. Not note for note or tone for tone, but there is something about the playing that is really similar. Like I've only heard anything like that from those two guitarists.

Spot on, pal.

Another early example of proto-petruccism is performed by Gary Moore with Colosseum II - Inquisition (live version).

[hefdaddy42]

If you are interested, Rick Beato's interview with Michael McDonald was awesome.  Lengthy (1:42:00), but worth it if you have a love (as I do) for McDonald and everything he's done, including working with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers.

[HOF]

If you are interested, Rick Beato's interview with Michael McDonald was awesome.  Lengthy (1:42:00), but worth it if you have a love (as I do) for McDonald and everything he's done, including working with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers.

I don’t love all of his music (not particularly fond of the Doobie Brothers aside from What A Fool Believes), but I do think he has an incredible voice. I recently picked up one of his albums (Blink of an Eye) because there was a co-write with Paul Buchanan of The Blue Nile, and I enjoyed the album well enough for what it is (also has Manu Katche on it, so that’s a plus).

Will have to check out the Beato interview when I have a moment.

[LithoJazzoSphere]

I love McDonald's cover of Stevie Wonder's "All Is Fair In Love". 

[hefdaddy42]

I love McDonald's cover of Stevie Wonder's "All Is Fair In Love".

[SoundscapeMN]

as my wife always points out

"Michael McDonald..he's got SOUL!"..

[TAC]

Slash....with Brian Johnson and Steven Tyler-Killing Floor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxBEfKeOzw

Wow, this is cool as shit.

[Jamesman42]

My mind was blown away by Joey Eppard on the Neverender cruise. Any fans of him or his band Three? The Three radio on Spotify is hitting the spot today for me
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4CWaeS15qk9S?si=c06fe7b0b30b4c49

I'm fairly certain I saw 3 open for DT (or maybe it was Opeth) in the late 2000s or early 2010s. I still listen to "All That Remains" with some degree of regularity, but that was all that stuck.

[nick_z]

I don't recall seeing this posted, hope I'm not wrong...

New song from Seven Spires - "Almosttown", released a few days ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdhDdVUwLZc

I know there are fans on DTF. I can't say I'm totally into this band, but they are surely talented. Vocals are pretty great (I don't know that she needs to do the harshies, but...)

[LithoJazzoSphere]

I don't know if that particular song needed harsh vocals, but some of them do, "Gods of Debauchery", for example. 

[nick_z]

I don't know if that particular song needed harsh vocals, but some of them do, "Gods of Debauchery", for example.

No, I know, and I certainly don't mind harsh vocals, in general  It's just that sometimes I feel singers throw'em in there as if to show how versatile they are. Not familiar enough with Seven Spires to give my full-informed opinion on harsh vocals in their back catalog 

This tune was pretty good, though.

[hefdaddy42]

The new single from WILLOW (Will Smith's daughter), "symptom of life", is crazy good.  Intro/verses in 7/4, complex jazz chords throughout, switches to 4/4 for the chorus.  Extremely tasty!

[Ben_Jamin]

The new single from WILLOW (Will Smith's daughter), "symptom of life", is crazy good.  Intro/verses in 7/4, complex jazz chords throughout, switches to 4/4 for the chorus.  Extremely tasty!

That's a fantastic song. Love the way the vocals have that syncopated rhythm along with the drums. I like those keys too.

[Stadler]

I don't know if that particular song needed harsh vocals, but some of them do, "Gods of Debauchery", for example.

I don't know that ANY song needs harsh vocals.