This week I’ve listened to:
Global Communications (Ambient music), Steve Reich’s latest, Kronos Quartet “5 Tango Sensations”, Arvo Part’s “Litany”, John Coltrane Quartet’s “Crescent”, Radiohead’s “Amnesiac,” John Williams “Steam,” El McMeen “The Lea Rig.”
And, just now, Charlie Brown’s Christmas.
I’m new here (just learning the tinwhistle; I stink, but I love to play!). I really enjoy listening to South American folk music-I’m learning how to play the quena. I really enjoy all of you guys posts!
I’m new here (just learning the tinwhistle; I stink, but I love to play!). I really enjoy listening to South American folk music-I’m learning how to play the quena. I really enjoy all of you guys posts!
Aside from trad (vocals, ensembles, solo, all stripes thereof) I like some of the newer "Celtic" music - stuff by Shooglenifty, Mary Jane Lamond, Ashley MacIsaac, Tannas, Martyn Bennett and the Peatbog Faeries are a few bands whose names spring to mind.
I listen to a lot of underground (or formerly underground) music, PJ Harvey, Joy Division, Bauhaus, the Pixies, Nirvana, REM, Sleater Kinney, Prick, Lucky Pierre, Ruby, Pere Ubu, Wesley Willis are all artists whose CDs I will not leave home without.
I also find myself listening to 80s rock/new wave these days - The Cars, Queen...all the usual suspects.
The Beatles, Vivaldi, and Hindi Dance are also favorites.
~Firefly
Hi everyone… Yet another newbie to whistles and the board. I’m expecting a Burke Brass Pro D very soon (not soon enough), so forgive my excitement!
Regarding other styles:
My primary musical love is anything that magnifies the Creator. Everything else is about styles.
Stylistically, my favorite artists tend to be the ones you can’t pin down to any particular label. A perfect example is Burlap to Cashmere. Check out their 1998 release: “Anybody Out There?” Every song is different… wonderful rhythms (give me that percussion any day) and textures (not to mention diverse vocal styles).
I also love Jazz, Big-Band… some traditional Latin, African, Indian music, too.
… almost any kind of music that requires genuine talent and makes me smile. 
See ya 'round the board.
-md
I have rather wide ranging tastes.
Firt there’s American folk (the only stuff I play consistently). This could include Appalachian, Urban, blue Grass, Old Time, Irish, Genereal contra-dance, Cajun.
Additionally the general styles I like to listen to include:
Classical, Baroque, Romantic including Bach, Mozart, Bethoven, Liszt, Korsakove, Strauss, and so forth. Jazz and blues as well as 60’s-70’s Rock.
Here’s a short list of artists I like:
Jethro Tuhl, Beatles, Who, The Doors, Traffic, Cream, Iron Butterfly, Eric Clapton, Sarah McLaughlin, Lothlorian, Lunasa, Matt Malloy, Tanahill Weavers, Altan, Solas, Clannad, Tangerine Dream, Crosby Stills and Nash (and Young), Lenard Cohen, Peter Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Carol King, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, Fleetwood Mack, Stevie Nicks, Hendricks, Simon & Garfunkle, Phil Keagy (after Glass Harp), James Taylor, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Joe Cocker, Cat Stevens, Allman Brothers, Michael Hedges, Santana, Willie Nelson.
Other than Irish music, I like classical music, musical theater stuff, Kathy Mattea, John Prine, Ani Difranco, Indigo girls, and other people and groups that don’t go together. I don’t like Rock and Roll (so sue me), but I do like the Beatles and some other groups from around that time period. I don’t like modern pop music. I like music that is easy on the ears, I guess.
Jessie
I like the “new” country (not the older, twangy stuff). My husband got me interested in it. I also like musicals, classical music, and a few songs from some of the “boy bands” that have good harmonizing vocals.
Aside from trad. Irish stuff, which has become my most listened to type of music, I like old punk bands from the late 70’s, 80’s, and early 90’s…don’t really care for most of the current “alternative” stuff (in spite of their final popularity, Nirvana was good).
A few bands I like that are still out there (as far as I know): Sonic Youth, Fugazi, The Cramps, Pixies (disbanded I believe), Lard (?)…
I also kinda like some of the alternative country stuff like Wilco and Son Volt, and I listed to old time music on Saturday mornings on a local community radio show (it’s growing on me).
-Brett
celtic, (some) “new age”, folk - especially modern american. lately alot of irish and scottish as well
On 2001-12-14 14:06, Bretton wrote:
A few bands I like that are still out there (as far as I know): Sonic Youth, Fugazi, The Cramps, Pixies (disbanded I believe), Lard (?)…
-Brett
All great bands! And yes, unfortunately the Pixies broke up about a decade ago, I think (which stinks because I never got to see them live.) Incidentally, Frank Black went on to do some very Pixies-ish solo albums that are well worth checking out, and Kim Deal went on to form the Breeders (who are alas, also disbanded.)
Brett, if you don't mind my asking, your profile says you live in Bloomington. Do you/did you go to the slow sessions at the Banneker? I think I might know you... :slight_smile:
~Firefly
Yep, I go to the slow session at the Banneker pretty regularly. -brett
On 2001-12-16 10:53, Bretton wrote:
Yep, I go to the slow session at the Banneker pretty regularly. >
Hey, cool! Then I do indeed know you:-) I was the mousy girl with the Burke whistle who battled fiercely with an inability to learn anything by ear...remember me? Say hi! to everyone at the session this week - I think Jenny, Lawrence, and a few of the others might actually remember who I am. :slight_smile:
~Firefly
On 2001-12-18 02:51, Firefly wrote:I was the mousy girl with the Burke whistle who battled fiercely with an inability to learn anything by ear…
I looked at this and thought you were talking about ME! Firefly, next time you’re on the East Coast you need to come and meet your doppleganger!