What Are You Listening To?

[Jerome]

Was watching this official video from the Floyd merch dept. and found out that the 'abandoned town' scenes were shot in Pripyat - a few miles from Chernobyl. So I decided to read up about it. Turns out they are still using some of the reactors in the plant. I suggest you read it - scary shit. http://youtu.be/P7YMI39sObY

[jazzboCR]

And this, boys and girls, is how you play the drums with just a Fairlight to guide you - try from the 4.40 mark. Beyond brilliant. http://youtu.be/HbWFIS6ma_k

For those not cognizant (like me), here's what a Fairlight is : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI << Is this and the Synclavier still in general use?

[CRAZY-HORSE]

i tried to find my "physical grafitti" post but cannot find it...
i was sure it got a love score from me...
that stupid boogie thing is worst for me...
and obviously...Kashmir is the best track,also happens to be my fave of theirs

[Jerome]

For those not cognizant (like me), here's what a Fairlight is : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI << Is this and the Synclavier still in general use?

To be quite honest, I don't really know. I would imagine there are still some die-hard fans who swear by it, and they both do have their distinctive 'sound' but if you wanted to buy one these days it would probably cost you a fortune. I believe they have now been emulated in software down to the finest detail but I cannot confirm that. Would love to just have a whirl on either one of them just to see what the attraction is.

[Ruby]

I used to listen to Alan Parsons a lot but found in later years that the albums all started to sound the same and I lost interest. Have you heard A Valid Path? Not a bad effort. My favourites by him are Tales of Mystery & Imagination, I Robot, Pyramid, Stereotomy & The Turn of a friendly Card.

I hadn’t heard it all, but have now. Who knew Alan Parsons could start a party? A big up tempo departure! I’m not averse to one or two tracks, Return to Tunguska (a subject which is fascinating on its own) being one of them. Let’s face it - this is a man, who, if he’s going do anything at all, will execute it brilliantly, buuut, it turns out I am an APP/AP purist. Wish he hadn’t messed with The Raven - just my opinion! You learn something new every day.

[jazzboCR]

To be quite honest, I don't really know. I would imagine there are still some die-hard fans who swear by it, and they both do have their distinctive 'sound' but if you wanted to buy one these days it would probably cost you a fortune. I believe they have now been emulated in software down to the finest detail but I cannot confirm that. Would love to just have a whirl on either one of them just to see what the attraction is.

Not busting, Bro, but define "a fortune". Anyway here's some good news (and not just for vintage electronics/sounds fans): both are still not just available--they're viable.: http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/0...nstrument/ and http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/synclav.php << to quote that old headstone--"Here lies Les Moore/ 6 bullets from a .44/ no Les/ no Moore

[Jerome]

Mark Knopfler - Screenplaying - a collection of movie soundtracks by the ex Dire Straits frontman. He came up with some pretty amazing stuff during this period. Far removed from all his other previous work. The ultimate chill-out album.

[Jerome]

Not busting, Bro, but define "a fortune". Anyway here's some good news (and not just for vintage electronics/sounds fans): both are still not just available--they're viable.: http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/0...nstrument/ and http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/synclav.php << to quote that old headstone--"Here lies Les Moore/ 6 bullets from a .44/ no Les/ no Moore

Prices in the article - http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr99/ar...rlight.htm

[Jerome]

I hadn’t heard it all, but have now. Who knew Alan Parsons could start a party? A big up tempo departure! I’m not averse to one or two tracks, Return to Tunguska (a subject which is fascinating on its own) being one of them. Let’s face it - this is a man, who, if he’s going do anything at all, will execute it brilliantly, buuut, it turns out I am an APP/AP purist. Wish he hadn’t messed with The Raven - just my opinion! You learn something new every day.

FYI - http://www.ericwoolfsonmusic.com/POE_MoreTales/

[Music Head]

Band Members for this release

Jimmy Page – acoustic, electric and pedal steel guitar, backing vocals, production
Robert Plant – lead vocals, harmonica
John Bonham – drums, timpani, percussion, backing vocals
John Paul Jones – bass guitar, organ, backing vocals



Recording History

studio albums - 9
live albums - 4
compilation albums - 9
singles - 15

Grammy Awards - 5
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995
Kennedy Center Honors in 2012

from my library (cd)



Producer: Jimmy Page

7th album - #1 US, #1 UK, #4 AUS, #16 CAN
Singles - Candy Store Rock

I like it but it wasn't easy. Quite a letdown from their first six albums actually. Only the 1 memorable track for me. Then they pick the worst
track as the only single. Not that Zep was ever a singles band, but if dj's only had this to play it wasn't much to promote the album. By this
time they didn't need it, a guaranteed #1 on release. Only going 3x platinum, it is the bands worst selling album other than that Coda mess.
That's probably the way I rank them also.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Candy Store Rock
Best Track - Nobody's Fault But Mine

Track Listing

1. Achilles Last Stand **
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_CqSWUZDJg
2. For Your Life *
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_JCEcHZZHs
3. Royal Orleans **
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdEKSDG6l9Q
4. Nobody's Fault But Mine ***
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzU_phTOm8
5. Candy Store Rock *
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAkw5bsomIo
6. Hots on for Nowhere **
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y94XT94PSdg
7. Tea for One **
audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaTDapvHcoY

3's - 1
2's - 4
1's - 2

grade - 1.8 of 3.0
allmusic - 3.0 of 5.0