Record of the week

So many pop groups today that can't play instruments, so it makes a nice change to see singers & groups making their own music.

I particularly like music with good harmonies so here's a couple from different era's:

Paul McArtney 'Let it be' - I love the harmonies, and the words, too.

www.youtube.com/watch

Wilhelm Kempff/Beethoven 'Moonlight Sonata' - this is particularly amazing as Beethoven was supposedly deaf (or close to deafness) when he composed this sonata. 

www.youtube.com/watch

Play it loud and let the tears roll down your cheeks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJAfLE39ZZ8&ob=av2n

RIP Amy

Poll duly created - it currently appears as the newest entry in the group with space for comments too. 

Hi Shirley 

Does that song ever end . That and Hey Jude I could have had loads of pints in the time it takes them to finish singing these songs , that is I have not gone to sleep before the end.

Now the Beatles have good songs ,  but let it be not one for me.  

Shirley you should come to Glasgow there are no shortage of good bands that play their own instruments.  I just need more funds to see them.

 I am in druming band. The last year have been training really hard in the Audio Lounge in Glasgow and I do mean training those drums are exhausting, so starting to get to see the bands for free in practice and their gigs.    Just thought  I 'd mention was in  my first paid Gig yesterday and got sunburnt.    There are plenty of young bands coming up .  Of course we are not one of the youngs one. 

-- Kind Regards Sarah@ Douglas Accountancy & Bookkeeping Services, Glasgow

Hi 

You made me smile.  So hopefully instead of getting bigger as I get older the reverse will happen.  It is very healthy but it is also amazing for your stress levels expecially when were training in sound proof room.  Be as loud and bang as hard as we like and the sound is great with big ear protection though.

I will have to show that to the band.

Sarah

You are one talented lady!!!

Although I love music, and can play piano/organ well enough for the tunes to be recognisable, I have no real talent for musical instruments ... and although I have been in a couple of choirs I think they allowed me in out of pity (or because of my obvious enthusiasm)! I have a distinct handicap in that I have really tiny hands and cannot span an octave (thats my excuse, anyway!).

I am quite envious of anyone with musical talent as it gives so much pleasure, not only to the musician, but to everyone who listens.

Just found this on youtube about an hour ago and have listened to it about 5 times already. Beautiful song :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djto0wzCefY

I was reminded of this one this week. I not only like the music, but the story the video tells. The ending always sends a shiver through my spine. The exhibition of free running in the video is quite impressive as well.

It's Not My Time by 3 Doors Down

Watching that reminded me of a more light-hearted demonstration of free-running, try this Bon Jovi song. The truck stunt at about 3 minutes in is quite something though.

It's My Life by Bon Jovi

There once was a charming little folk group called Steel Panther that sang songs about sheep gambolling across fields.

Not really, they are a heavy metal group and there is a lack of sheep in their songs (and any that do appear are unlikly to be gambolling)  Anyway, this is the radio edit of their song "Death to All But Metal", which largely revolves about being rude to famous artists in other genres. It is loud heavy metal music so it may be inappropriate for an office environment.

Death to All But Metal (Radio Edit) by Steel Panther

If you have listened to the above, you may have noticed that the song was liberally strewn with odd sound effects. This is because Steel Panther use a lot of naughty words. As appearing on a radio playlist may mean the song is played at a time when sweet innocent children might hear, all the naughty words have to be covered up for the radio edit. With this particular song, this means about half (exaggerating, but not as much as you'd think) of the lyrics go missing. I'd come across this is films before (check out the DVD extras on any Edgar Wright film for some fine examples) but this is the first time I've found it so noticeable in a song.

Below is the uncensored video version. This contains a lot of very naughty words and so is almost certainly not suitable for playing in the office. For the male members, the video does include Nicole Kidman gyrating on a desk with not much on. Not much for the female members on that front. Steel Panther are not what you'd call pretty boys.

Death to All But Metal (Uncensored) by Steel Panther

For any male members attracted by the appeal of gyrating ladies but not so keen on the naughty words and heavy metal part, try Bowling for Soup. More of a rock song and includes a brief reference to accountancy in the opening verse. The lady gyrating is spoofing rock videos, with plenty of other rock video spoofing in there (the Robert Plant spoof is particularly disturbing, mainly due to the recreation being all male). Probably safe for the office as long as playing music in the first place isn't a problem.

1985 by Bowling for Soup

I shall try to find something more for the ladies next time.

Dancing Horses reminded you of me? Awwww ... that's nice.

Thanks OGA for your lovely thought :)

I remembered your tribute to Dolly, so .................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAuitCr-omA

Enjoy :)