j1sey
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 06:09 | |
Sounds like Mumford & Sons, too repetitive, like nails on a chalkboard, derivative. Those seem to be the four most widely-used comments for every song. 9
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Jahgal
(Somewhere along the Rhine, über alles) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 02:48 | |
unclehud wrote:
Are you genetically defective for not liking Miles? Perhaps, but you're definitely not alone. Frankly, I think it's more like you're in too big a hurry to hear something familiar or relatively familiar. Real jazz isn't always easy listening.
I love Miles; love Coltrane; love Brubeck; love the MJQ; love the Crusadaers; and love many, many others. But I wouldn't put them in my playlist for a cocktail party — unless it's late and everybody's feeling verrrrrrrrry mellow..
I'd go to that party, Mingus on the ipod to help you out!  along with a few other party favours to ensure the mellowness.... |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 02:46 | |
I think I take exception to the title of this rambling noodling kool-fest for hepcats... ;(
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jbjnr
(Switzerland) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 02:44 | |
1wolfy wrote:to be enjoyed with a fancy glass of ______. you fill in the blank
painkillers? |
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leweeg10
| | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 02:42 | |
Any time any place............. genius
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aspicer
(Chicago, IL) | | Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 16:37 | |
This is top 3 desert island selections for SURE!
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januismer
(SW Michigan) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 14:03 | |
Don't get me wrong I can appreciate jazz and the musicianship behind it, there is some unbelievable stuff in there, its just not my thing.
My buddy once told me an analogy of how he thinks of it and it rings true for me as well:
"Jazz is all the musicians playing their own song in closed rooms and every now and then someone opens the doors so they can hear each other."
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music_man
(Longmont, CO) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 14:01 | |
I think some people think that you have to be "hip" or "cool" or something to get jazz. Not to me. I just listen to it and go along for the ride. It takes me to a different space than rock although I love rock n' roll, as well. It's the beauty of music. There's something here for everybody.
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 13:57 | |
I wonder if God uses jazz music as punishment for those who've committed some sin.
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1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 13:57 | |
to be enjoyed with a fancy glass of ______. you fill in the blank
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Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH) | | Posted: Aug 14, 2011 - 05:09 | |
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lshinkawa
(Berkeley, CA) | | Posted: Jul 13, 2011 - 20:12 | |
coloradojohn wrote:Every one of the people who ever glanced at my collection and said, "Hey I realize I should know SOME of this jazz, but I don't know where to start..." saw me drop what I was doing and shove this CD into their hands...and within days, they were HOOKED. Yup, it's that good. Every single musician on it is in top improvisational form, too — which is far more complicated than it sounds! DIAMOND! Amen to that! (Swing it Shinjuku!) |
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coloradojohn
(Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan -- 15 min. west of Shinjuku, center of the freaking Universe) | | Posted: Jun 12, 2011 - 04:05 | |
Every one of the people who ever glanced at my collection and said, "Hey I realize I should know SOME of this jazz, but I don't know where to start..." saw me drop what I was doing and shove this CD into their hands...and within days, they were HOOKED. Yup, it's that good. Every single musician on it is in top improvisational form, too — which is far more complicated than it sounds! DIAMOND!
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rabbit0925
(SF Bay Area) | | Posted: May 11, 2011 - 13:21 | |
Cynaera wrote:A lot of these older jazz pieces were very improvisational - they started out rough, but as the band found its groove and got "in the pocket," all manner of music emerged. Some was beautiful, some was dissonant, but it was all from the soul. Very experimental, explorative music. I used to hate this stuff, but I guess as I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate what went into creating this type of sound. Lots of risks, lots of mistakes, lots of laughter and anger - but mostly, lots of guts to put unpolished solos out there for public review. I will never ridicule free-form jazz music again. It takes bravery to venture out where there are no boundaries. Miles Davis and his band did that, and they did it with style.  Well said! |
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: May 11, 2011 - 13:17 | |
A lot of these older jazz pieces were very improvisational - they started out rough, but as the band found its groove and got "in the pocket," all manner of music emerged. Some was beautiful, some was dissonant, but it was all from the soul. Very experimental, explorative music. I used to hate this stuff, but I guess as I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate what went into creating this type of sound. Lots of risks, lots of mistakes, lots of laughter and anger - but mostly, lots of guts to put unpolished solos out there for public review. I will never ridicule free-form jazz music again. It takes bravery to venture out where there are no boundaries. Miles Davis and his band did that, and they did it with style. |
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katiediddler
(one of the dominoes, hopefully near the back) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:48 | |
Never heard a collection of songs closer to perfection than Kind Of Blue. Its such a pleasure to hear after not listening to it for a while. The genius is that much more apparent. |
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Canlistener
(Ontario Canada) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:47 | |
Ok, that's more than enough. You can stop now - please?
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unclehud
(300 feet above the planet) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:46 | |
werner wrote:I am over 50 now and still don`t like it.
Maybe a genetic defect?
Are you genetically defective for not liking Miles? Perhaps, but you're definitely not alone. Frankly, I think it's more like you're in too big a hurry to hear something familiar or relatively familiar. Real jazz isn't always easy listening. I love Miles; love Coltrane; love Brubeck; love the MJQ; love the Crusadaers; and love many, many others. But I wouldn't put them in my playlist for a cocktail party — unless it's late and everybody's feeling verrrrrrrrry mellow.. |
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sonofpick
(SoCal, Small College, My Office) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:45 | |
scrubbrush wrote: and maybe a little on the dull sideThis coming from someone in a "sea of calm". |
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sonofpick
(SoCal, Small College, My Office) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:44 | |
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scrubbrush
(Sea of Calm) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:43 | |
Xeric wrote:Wow. This is really, really long.
and maybe a little on the dull side |
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unclehud
(300 feet above the planet) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:42 | |
The opening chords (daaaaaaaah dah) were the theme for the local late-night jazz radio broadcast. Nice memories.
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sonofpick
(SoCal, Small College, My Office) | | Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 10:41 | |
Xeric wrote:Wow. This is really, really long. That's what she said. |
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Xeric
(Montana) | | Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 20:07 | |
Wow. This is really, really long.
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werner
(Probably Germany (42 is the answer)) | | Posted: Nov 03, 2010 - 12:33 | |
... and I learned to play the sax because of Morphine, Dire Straits, and so on.
Am I alone out here???
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werner
(Probably Germany (42 is the answer)) | | Posted: Nov 03, 2010 - 12:30 | |
I am over 50 now and still don`t like it.
Maybe a genetic defect?
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thatch
(Shhh....at work....) | | Posted: Nov 03, 2010 - 12:25 | |
Businessgypsy wrote:
Great 50th anniversary remaster out on this.
Yet another remaster? I remember paying far too much for the 20-bit release which first fixed the tape speed problem. I think there have been several re-releases since. |
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rabbit0925
(SF Bay Area) | | Posted: Aug 31, 2010 - 21:32 | |
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On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud) | | Posted: Jul 30, 2010 - 21:31 | |
jersey_birdman wrote:More Miles is better... Bumper stickers should be issued.....
Nice obscure reference! (NY Union Man?) |
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