What are you listening to these days? - Page 3

RPMcMurphy · #31 01-12-2009, 05:03 PM

I've been hooked on listening to the Big Band & Swing station on the Cable (comcast) radio station thing (MusicChoice?)....have it hooked up to my sound system.....and have just been listening to that at home. Lots of Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, etc.

On the iPod and at work, Velvet Underground and Bob Dylan.....CCR, , Foo Fighters, Billy Joel, Elton John, Prince, Mephiskapheles, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Led Zeppelin, Stan Getz, Buddy Rich, Wu-Tang, Bone Thugs, a little RatM and System of a Down, amy winehouse.

Koukouvagia · #32 01-12-2009, 05:42 PM

I listen to a lot of NPR talk radio. Radio Lab, Brian Lehrer, the Leonard Lopate Show, All Things Considered, Soundcheck, and Fresh Air are my favorites.

As far as music goes I'm a big fan of anything by Jordi Savall and at the moment I'm obsessed with the album Du temps & de l'instant. It's ancient music (before the 1600's) but for some reason it sounds extremely modern to me and I recommend it highly.

boar_d_laze · #33 01-12-2009, 05:58 PM

We recently downloaded a few seasons of a British series, Jonathan Creek, which uses Dans Macabre as its theme. So, I've been listening to a lot of Saint Saens lately. Then the usual eclectic mix of opera, jazz, "classical," show tunes, international, swing, oldies, you name it.

BDL

OregonYeti · #34 01-12-2009, 07:23 PM

I bought a George Jones CD once, but not on purpose. I was labeled as Stevie Ray Vaughan. I was playing it in my car and thinking what the **** happened to SRV. Wife laughed and said that's George Jones.

Stepson liked it. He was just 6 at the time. So I played it every once in a while. Ended up kinda liking it.

Hey BDL, you've been a stranger.

BryanJ · #35 01-13-2009, 03:17 AM

I can't seem to get the songs "Love Hurts" by Incubus and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" by Beyonce out of my head.

Other than that, a metal-ish band called He Is Legend, a lot of early 90's rap, and (surprisingly) some 60's jazz. I just picked up first vinyl pressings of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" at the local jazz/funk record store. They cost a pretty penny, but it was well worth it. Even if the economy goes down without a fight, I will always have enough extra money for three things: Food, cigarettes, and music.

Koukouvagia · #36 01-13-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanJ

Even if the economy goes down without a fight, I will always have enough extra money for three things: Food, cigarettes, and music.

I'm with you Bryan.

gonefishin · #37 01-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Barney sing-along songs

hey...

dan

OregonYeti · #38 01-19-2009, 08:12 PM

Oh man I remember those days about 10 years ago. I don't miss them at all. It was a few years later that my kids were using the talking Barney doll as a soccer ball and when they kicked him he'd say "please hug me again" Then they'd say "okay, Barney", kick him again and laugh. Cracked me up.

I might have gotten that started . .

Gummy-Bear · #39 01-19-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonYeti

Oh man I remember those days about 10 years ago. I don't miss them at all. It was a few years later that my kids were using the talking Barney doll as a soccer ball and when they kicked him he'd say "please hug me again" Then they'd say "okay, Barney", kick him again and laugh. Cracked me up.

I might have gotten that started . .

You've created monsters OregonYeti, monsters. That is pretty great though, I can admit to that.

Haven't had the time to listen to much music lately, other than some East Village Opera Company, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and Tool in the car driving to school and work. Soon though, as soon as stuff starts to settle down some.

teamfat · #40 01-19-2009, 11:31 PM

Given what is happening here in the States on the 20th, I've really liked Van Morrison's Brand New Day lately.

mjb.

foodpump · #41 01-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Last ime I bought a CD was about 4 years ago, and I still can't figure out why my kids need a compuker to listen to CD's or to transfer said music from CDs to those mini-walkman thingees. Why involve a compuker with music? Apple/Microsoft conspiracy....

Daughter got me some music store gift certificates for Christmas. Gave her a hard time about the Store --HMV. Told her I didn't want to go to some gay HIV clinic, HUH?!!! Yeah, well with all this pink background and pink H's and V's and stuff it must be a Aids clinic, right? Oh she gets so cute and her face gets so red when she's mad!!!!

OD'd and got the last 2 Mark Knopfler albums, Kill to get Crimson, and Shang-ri-la. Nice stuff. Took me a while to get it, but really cracked up first time I heard "Boom, like that", song was an ode to Ray Kroc, well, kinda/sorta... Love that guy--Knopfler that is....

RPMcMurphy · #42 01-20-2009, 09:44 AM

if any of you guys are into podcasts/radio shows.....there are 2 on the top of my list.

Food Radio in New Jersey: Welcome to the Restaurant Guys
great interviews and guests, both hosts co-own 2 highly regarded restaurants (and cocktail bar)

and
Free Culinary School.com: The cooking podcast and blog that teaches you how to cook like a professional chef!

CookingAngry · #43 01-20-2009, 10:28 AM

I too am hooked on the song "Love Hurts" by Incubus. Other than that I've been listening to The Sex Pistols.

Just Jim · #44 01-20-2009, 12:07 PM

Today: The Clash - London Calling

gonefishin · #45 01-20-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonYeti

Oh man I remember those days about 10 years ago. I don't miss them at all. It was a few years later that my kids were using the talking Barney doll as a soccer ball and when they kicked him he'd say "please hug me again" Then they'd say "okay, Barney", kick him again and laugh. Cracked me up.

I might have gotten that started . .

LOL! I'll certainly keep that in mind as our youngest grows up