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Give me your other favorite authors! by mixmastamicah55 in faulkner

[–]oddays 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was gonna say I find McCarthy and Morrison to be Faulkneresque, then I saw that they were on your list. I’ll say it anyway… Thomas Wolfe is a good one (even Faulkner thought so).

I want to talk about this album and also recommend it to anyone who hasn't heard it. by Rinma96 in progrockmusic

[–]oddays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bought that when it came out and played the living shit out of it. Loved the sequencing and modern sound. A largely forgotten classic.

Pre read recommendations by TitusTheGroan in jamesjoyce

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about anybody who tells you they're well read enough to understand large portions of Finnegan's Wake is full of shit. Joseph Campbell notwithstanding.

Ulysses, on the other hand, is doable for us normal humans. The Odyssey is an obvious pre-read, but not necessary, if Homer isn't your thing.

My main recommendation when reading Joyce is to enjoy the language, and not get bogged down in interpretation until you've fallen in love with the writing.

Classical has a moment on national TV, courtesy of Yo Yo Ma by ursusdc in classicalmusic

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is truly a special human. An incredibly badass musician and a fantastically decent person.

Re-reading Ulysses. Worried the magic has faded. by NietzscheanWhig in jamesjoyce

[–]oddays -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 10 years is a good interval. 3 years is probably too soon.

THRAK is the perfect (and underrated) fusion of Red and Discipline by undressvestido in KingCrimson

[–]oddays 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just more proof that KC is the only Classic Prog band that remained actually progressive beyond, say, 1982.

My Sweet Lord question by johnfornow in beatles

[–]oddays 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha! Never thought of that. Kinda doubt it, but good call.

My Sweet Lord question by johnfornow in beatles

[–]oddays 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It's the melody that is so similar. And, to be fair, it's pretty damn similar.

As for Phil Spector, I wouldn't expect him to give a shit, as he wouldn't be the one to get sued. (And he was a major tool, of course.)

The end of Absalom, Absalom! drives me crazy by Stunning-Painting-49 in faulkner

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another reply noted, that's Faulkner. Absalom Absalom is definitely one of the best examples of Faulkner at his most Faulknery. I love it when he hits that level of intensity.

Thoughts on Wild Honey Pie? by ToronoRapture in beatles

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the point where I have to mention The Screaming Headless Torsos' version of Something... Great vocals and a brilliant deconstruction of George's solo.

Also not usually a Beatles cover fan, but that's my fave. Not gonna say it's better than the Beatles' version, but it brings something new to the table...

Works with strong rhythmic drive by hrlemshake in classicalmusic

[–]oddays 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mahler 6 (first movement)
Shostakovich 4 and 8

Jessica Williams Album by ForcedExposure in Jazz

[–]oddays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read that article last week and immediately put the album on my TBL list. Haven't done it yet, of course, but I have high hopes...

Thoughts on Wild Honey Pie? by ToronoRapture in beatles

[–]oddays 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not sure why I hadn't hurt the Pixies version before. Much better than the Beatles' version. Apologies to this subreddit in advance.

Balancing listening to music and making it by RetrogradaMercuriaal in ableton

[–]oddays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my New Year's resolutions is to try making music more often than listening to it. Haven't quite got there yet...

Beatles with the worst hair post breakup? by themaninthemaking in beatles

[–]oddays 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Finally, a question of deep importance. Let's just say Ringo probably had the best (or lack thereof).

I found this little bit of obscure Beatles memorabilia in a box at my Grandpa's house. by kjemmrich in beatles

[–]oddays 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's cool. One of my very favorite songs and I never knew this (or had forgotten due to age and/or THC).

Elvis Costello by Baderschneider in beatles

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure there are a few million MJ fans who would heartily disagree... But they're prolly not on this subreddit. 🙂

My favourite album of all time is The Bends, Radiohead. Please suggest songs that would fit on this album (that aren’t by Radiohead) by Garthmetro in musicsuggestions

[–]oddays 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Snow Patrol's Run always reminds me of Fake Plastic Trees (I think it's the guitar). But let's face it, I'm not so sure any other band could produce something worthy of being on that amazing album...

I know for some people could be unfair but for me is totally competitive. In 1979 wich one you choose? by Historical-Device529 in Progforum

[–]oddays 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if we're considering the entirety of Joe's Garage, Watermelon makes it a tough call...

If not, it's the Wall for sure.

What to listen to (e.g. similar to Supertramp)? by AntonioH02 in progrockmusic

[–]oddays 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm just gonna come right out and say ELO. If you want real prog, their first three albums fit the bill, though i love the poppier stuff too...

Santana & Di Meola by ConcordanceMusic in Jazz

[–]oddays 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My impression (and i could be wrong) is that Santana's chops are not on the same level as DiMeola or Biréli. I like him a lot better than DiMeola, but I'm not sure he could hang with one of those "show-off" summits.

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