Random Music Talk XXI: Check Out This F@&!#%' Shouter

[bono_212]

I didn't dislike the album, but nothing could live up to that hype.

 

[lazarus]

Man, every thing Boner touches turns to hyperbole.

 

[LemonMelon]

I think Scott 4 is absolutely brilliant, myself. Awesome voice and good, solid tunes. But he clearly wasn't a badass at that point, because I most certainly felt ready for the album at the time. The others are apparently, as Bonnie said, equally brilliant, so I'll probably listen through those before year's end.

I listened to Bob Dylan's Bringing It All Back Home tonight while starting a paper I really should be getting back to. Fun first half (I heard She Belongs To Me and was so moved, I wrote a set of lyrics with that melody in mind, although I'll have to add in an original one later), but the second is astounding. Some of the best lyrics of his career.

Now I'm listening to the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and am, as always, captivated by it. Such incredible atmosphere and performances, and the songs have obviously stood the test of time. One of my favorite albums, of any genre.

 

[PhilsFan]

I'm going to teach myself a new instrument. I'm thinking piano. But what do you think, Interland?

 

[corianderstem]

This former pianist says "Pianists are awesome."

 

[bono_212]

I'd think Piano would be useful to learn.

 

[PhilsFan]

Glad to know I'm not crazy.

Spoiler

In this particular case.

 

[the tourist]

Listened to the Warpaint album today. That's quite good as well.

 

[lazarus]

This former pianist says "Pianists are awesome."

OMG Cori is a tranny?

 

[martha]

Now I'm listening to the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and am, as always, captivated by it. Such incredible atmosphere and performances, and the songs have obviously stood the test of time. One of my favorite albums, of any genre.

Yes.

 

[corianderstem]

OMG Cori is a tranny?

Is that a play on how "pianist" sounds like "penis" if you say it a certain way?

If so, that's why I try to say it the other way, the way in which it doesn't sound like "penis."

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Go for it, peefer.

I've always wanted to learn the piano part in Nightswimming but that shit is probably pretty hard. So beautiful, though.

I also wouldn't mind learning how to play the keyboard part that opens Everything In Its Right Place.

 

[iron yuppie]

The piano bit to "Everything" is incredibly simple. It's the second thing that I learned on piano.

"Nightswimming" also sounds rather simple. The arpeggios should not be too much of a problem, as they seem to be staying within three or four chords. You should go for it.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I would have no idea where to begin. A few years ago I tried to look up piano "tabs" for Nightswimming and it was just too confusing. Whereas with guitar, I learned how to read tabs really quickly and easily. I suppose I could just look up the piano chord shapes online or something.

 

[iron yuppie]

Here you go.

YouTube - Tutorial on how to play Nightswimming by REM on PIANO

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Thanks. Now I just need to buy, or steal, a piano.

I might just have to stick to guitar for the time being.

 

[lazarus]

Is that a play on how "pianist" sounds like "penis" if you say it a certain way?

If so, that's why I try to say it the other way, the way in which it doesn't sound like "penis."

I was hoping my post would have attracted Mad1, but no luck.

 

[iron yuppie]

Thanks. Now I just need to buy, or steal, a piano.

I might just have to stick to guitar for the time being.

It's always an excuse with you.

 

[martha]

Thanks. Now I just need to buy, or steal, a piano.

I might just have to stick to guitar for the time being.

You're close to Chicago, go steal one of Dieman's.

 

[Jive Turkey]

Now I'm listening to the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and am, as always, captivated by it. Such incredible atmosphere and performances, and the songs have obviously stood the test of time. One of my favorite albums, of any genre.

they have the vinyl at a local record shop for $10. I was going to pick it up the other day, but for whatever reason, didn't bother. I'll probably have to swing by today now that you posted this

 

[PhilsFan]

Thanks. Now I just need to buy, or steal, a piano.

I might just have to stick to guitar for the time being.

You know how much I enjoy theft, but I'm actually getting a keyboard for Christmas. It'll admittedly save a few headaches this way.

I taught myself guitar, now I step up the challenge and teach myself keyboard/piano.

 

[Jive Turkey]

I don't play piano, but an ex taught me to play October in a day. It's a good one to start with, I'd say

 

[iron yuppie]

Has a thread recently existed in EYKIW that does not include an inane quip about "Punk Rock from Venus"?

 

[lazarus]

The jokes in there are as tired and overused as Lance's Mom after Shore Leave weekend.

 

[LemonMelon]

Willie Nelson arrested for cannabis possession | Music | guardian.co.uk

Really, really sad news. What took so damn long? Willie Nelson...smokes POT? Nooooooooooo.....

In other news, Lance's mom fucked a guy.

 

[powerhour24]

Rolling Stones' playlist issue also has one from The Edge with some of his post-punk influences, pretty cool.

 

[If you shout...]

What's he got on there?

 

[PhilsFan]

 

[u2popmofo]

Very cool, Peeferino. I thought I was one of the only people whose has Don't Worry About the Gov. as a favorite Talking Heads track. This "Hedge" character might actually enjoy decent musics.

 

[If you shout...]

You're one of the only, yeah, but we're a good bunch.