Sexbierum, Holland Superthread

[Screwtape2]

But really, here's what Wikipedia told me:

Bruce Springsteen, Mike Appel, Jon Landau

I assumed Springsteen would be a part of it. Never heard of the other two.

 

[LMP]

The album is noted for its use of introductions to set the tone of each song (all of the record was composed on piano, not guitar), and for the Phil Spector-like "Wall of Sound" arrangements and production. Indeed, Springsteen has said that he wanted "Born to Run" to sound like "Roy Orbison singing Bob Dylan, produced by Spector."

 

[Axver]

The sax in Jungleland is another reason why it is my favorite brass instrument.

I've always said that the sax does not belong in rock. Pink Floyd has proven it, Porcupine Tree has proven it, and indeed, Springsteen proves it.

 

[Screwtape2]

I really liked this album.

Thanks Khan.

Meeting Across The River is still my favorite of the album. What ended up being your favorite, Axver and LemonMacPhisto?

 

[Screwtape2]

I've always said that the sax does not belong in rock. Pink Floyd has proven it, Porcupine Tree has proven it, and indeed, Springsteen proves it.

...and you know I disagree.

 

[Screwtape2]

Okay I know I said the sax was a brass instrument. Is it actually a woodwind because it uses a wooden reed?

 

[LMP]

Jungleland, with Thunder Road and Born to Run being a close second and third, respectively.

Ax, I really disagree about the sax on rock music. You're telling me that it doesn't work in Sheep, The Gunner's Dream, Us and Them, or Money? It's one of my favorite instruments, so I'm naturally biased.

Yeah, Screws, it's a woodwind.

 

[Axver]

I really liked this album.

Thanks Khan.

Meeting Across The River is still my favorite of the album. What ended up being your favorite, Axver and LemonMacPhisto?

I don't recall any song in particular standing out strongly to me. In the majority of cases, I don't tend to develop clear favourite tracks until the third listen.

 

[Screwtape2]

Axver, how do you come up with names for characters in your writing. I'm terrible at it. Any tips?

 

[Screwtape2]

Yeah, Screws, it's a woodwind.

It is the best of the woodwinds too.

 

[Screwtape2]

Axver, how do you come up with names for characters in your writing. I'm terrible at it. Any tips?

I ask the same question to you, LemonMacPhisto.

 

[LMP]

Axver, how do you come up with names for characters in your writing. I'm terrible at it. Any tips?

I usually take the first name of someone I know and the last name of a character from a film.

 

[LMP]

I think the best name I've used has been Charlie Parker.

 

[Screwtape2]

I usually take the first name of someone I know and the last name of a character from a film.

Andre Calrissian.



Seriously though that's a good suggestion.

 

[coolian2]

Hello folks.

Just finishing up an assignment

 

[coolian2]

But any assignment that means i have to listen to Theme From Let's Go Native is a good one.

 

[Screwtape2]

I think the best name I've used has been Charlie Parker.

That's a really good name.

 

[DreamOutLoud13]

I've always said that the sax does not belong in rock. Pink Floyd has proven it, Porcupine Tree has proven it, and indeed, Springsteen proves it.

A-fucking-men. Every time I hear a sax solo in a rock song I go "WHYYYYYYYYY?!"

 

[LMP]

Andre Calrissian.



Seriously though that's a good suggestion.

Glad it helps.

Last names are hard to come up with, for me at least.

 

[phillyfan26]

I don't like the ending of Thunder Road. There is no payoff.

Greatest closing line ever?

 

[phillyfan26]

Tenth Avenue Freeze Out sounds really dated with the piano part and sax. It is probably a lot better live.

'Tis. Springsteen Live from the Hammersmith Odeon '75 is a great show that was just released a few years ago.

 

[Screwtape2]

Greatest closing line ever?

Not lyrically. I think it is amazing lyrically. I would just like a better musical outro.

 

[phillyfan26]

The intro to Backstreets is quite beautiful. Was it this keyboardist that died recently? I hope not I really like him.

No. He played organs and keyboard. The pianist is Roy Bittan, AKA The Professor. He also played piano on Bowie's Station to Station and Scary Monsters albums.

 

[Axver]

Ax, I really disagree about the sax on rock music. You're telling me that it doesn't work in Sheep, The Gunner's Dream, Us and Them, or Money? It's one of my favorite instruments, so I'm naturally biased.

I'm telling you that it is either unnecessary or obnoxious. I cannot think of a single rock song that has ever benefited from the inclusion of saxophone. Every song feels like it would be just fine without the sax, and in numerous cases it would be quite better (looking at you, Don't Hate Me by Porcupine Tree).

 

[Screwtape2]

No. He played organs and keyboard. The pianist is Roy Bittan, AKA The Professor. He also played piano on Bowie's Station to Station and Scary Monsters albums.

Awesome. I like his work.

 

[phillyfan26]

LemonMacPhisto, who produced this record?

Springsteen, Jon Landau, and Mike Appel.

Appel was Springsteen's manager through the first three albums, but once Springsteen met Landau, during the Born to Run sessions, he preferred him to Appel. After the album, Appel and Springsteen got into a long court battle, and, as part of the contract he was trying to leave, he couldn't get into the studio till it was over: hence why Darkness wasn't until 1978. Born to Run had a lengthy tour for the same reason.

 

[phillyfan26]

Jungleland, with Thunder Road and Born to Run being a close second and third, respectively.

Ax, I really disagree about the sax on rock music. You're telling me that it doesn't work in Sheep, The Gunner's Dream, Us and Them, or Money? It's one of my favorite instruments, so I'm naturally biased.

Yeah, Screws, it's a woodwind.

Agreed. The sax definitely has its time and place. Us and Them is ten times better for it, as a PF example.

 

[DreamOutLoud13]

I hate Us and Them, it's so damn long and never seems to go anywhere. Any Colour You Like is more interesting.

 

[Axver]

Axver, how do you come up with names for characters in your writing. I'm terrible at it. Any tips?

I've always sucked at it too. When I was younger, I would use really exotic and unusual first names coupled with last names I randomly invented, hence Amak Axver, Zinzan Weque, Zemfira Vixz.

Nowadays, I tend to use first names that although well known, aren't too common, and steal last names from New Zealand towns or famous people. Last names I've used in my latest project like Kyeburn and Earnscleugh are places in Central Otago.

 

[phillyfan26]

I rank Born to Run:

1. Jungleland
2. Backstreets
3. Thunder Road
4. Born to Run
5. She's the One
6. Meeting Across the River
7. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
8. Night

But I love them all.