PaterTenebrarum Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Btw, wot happened to Morningwood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I agree that Sarah's earlier works are underrated, both critically and commercially.Really enjoy the other two bands you posted recently too. For all my bias against local acts, Lizard's Convention certainly impress me. Morningwood is fun and very tongue-in-cheek.Since we've discussed bitter alternative women in the 1990s like PJ/Liz/Alanis, I think it's just about right to bring out Poe. And Garbage.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aWcXlG1sgY Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 If we're talking 1990s I don't think we can escape without mentioning Nirvana.What's your take on this band? Like? Dislike? Indifferent?I love them, think they are gifted with the knack at writing rock hooks. I'll personally put them first, followed by Alice in Chains, then Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam in the Big Four of 1990s grunge. My favorite from Nirvana is Heart-Shaped Box. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Would like to share this song by the Darling Buds. A seriously under-rated band. And....SHONEN KNIFE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) More Shonen Knife!!! Edited August 26, 2011 by PaterTenebrarum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 And while we on the topic on Japanese bands/singers (NOT Jpop please!)...Anyone watched that Japanese cult movie, Suicide Club? The movie which opens with like these whole bunch of Japanese schoolgirls who went SPLATTTT (and CRRUUNNCCHH) after they threw themselves in front of a moving train...If you watch the movie, then you will definitely find this tune familiar. Mail Me!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFdURwwnXBcThis song reminds me of mutilated Japanese schoolgirls. Go watch the movie if you havent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westendboy Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Heh, I love Nirvana - had all their albums. SPIN recently did a tribute album of them, not terribly great.I still remember doing prac crit on Nirvana lyrics in school My favourite song is mm In Bloom.If we're talking 1990s I don't think we can escape without mentioning Nirvana. What's your take on this band? Like? Dislike? Indifferent? I love them, think they are gifted with the knack at writing rock hooks. I'll personally put them first, followed by Alice in Chains, then Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam in the Big Four of 1990s grunge. My favorite from Nirvana is Heart-Shaped Box. Edited August 26, 2011 by westendboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixuqiang Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 i just like Linkin Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avecinfuser Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Jap pop/alternative muzack? Ever heard of Pizzicato 5? Happy poppy sounds from the Land of the Rising!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D4ueFzla04 Edited August 26, 2011 by Avecinfuser Quote Only to lie like this between the bombs, dreaming away and not alone, because time was very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avecinfuser Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) I'm still having problems posting more than 1 vid at a time. Every time I copy and paste the link twice, it says sorry, but you have posted more media files than you are allowed why har??? Am I getting something wrong??? HELP!!! I clicked the Special BBCode option to post a video file, is that right? Edited August 26, 2011 by Avecinfuser Quote Only to lie like this between the bombs, dreaming away and not alone, because time was very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm still having problems posting more than 1 vid at a time. Every time I copy and paste the link twice, it says sorry, but you have posted more media files than you are allowed why har??? Am I getting something wrong??? HELP!!! I clicked the Special BBCode option to post a video file, is that right?What I've learned from PaterTenebrarumb is to simply copy and paste the URL into the text box, and it works.Forget about the codes, BBCode, Media codes etc. Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avecinfuser Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Hey it worked!!! You mean it was so easy??? Thanks!!! Boy do I feel dumb hehehe Edited August 26, 2011 by Avecinfuser Quote Only to lie like this between the bombs, dreaming away and not alone, because time was very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avecinfuser Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 More Pizzicato 5 from the heavenly voice of Miss Nomiya Maki....AISHITERU!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eC2qR6jBgE&feature=related Quote Only to lie like this between the bombs, dreaming away and not alone, because time was very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hey it worked!!! You mean it was so easy??? Thanks!!! Boy do I feel dumb hehehe You are not alone,I was dumb before too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 No mention of Jeff Buckley so far? The single voice that influenced everyone from Thom Yorke to Chris Martin. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jayy Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Love Jeff Buckley too How about the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? The drummer's really groovy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxB-_JEWbrg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Love YYY! Gold Lion is my favorite. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheKillerInsideMe Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I like a little Tim Buckley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowingember Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 You chase the kaleidoscope dream... I like. From The Jezabels....A little piece Quote After all, tomorrow is another day. ~ S O'Hara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Pink martini! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 And the Puppini sisters,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aMNKLncykMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQT_e6WnPnc&feature=relatedCAMP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 And their take on Ms Bush's Wuthering Heights.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHbPVl5rc-o&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_number Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 No mention of Jeff Buckley so far? The single voice that influenced everyone from Thom Yorke to Chris Martin.Massive Jeff fan here, have almost all his songs, but didn't like the way media portrays him nowadays, everyone thinks hes all about hallelujah, and with the new movie coming out soon (played by spiderman musical lead actor), one cant stop but think that his mum is squeezing all the bucks she can from his lifeless body. But hey, it's good exposure anyway, just that I find it annoying to brand Jeff Buckley mainstream attention.I have a lot of favourites , one is from mojo pin from grace ep album, and another one is a cover of the late billie holiday, strange fruit (from live at sin-e).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkDx7XtL2Pgunderrated guitar player as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I grew up to this song. Eddie Vedder brings out the "Mat Rock" in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeshirt Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 If you could read my mind. Johnny Cash making Gordon Lightfoot's pains all his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw26 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 @ PaterTenebrarum - yes they covered Halo. It took me a while to figure out that Miss K - Miss Knowles. She does have a rather boring catalog of music.Really enjoying the selection here - here's a couple more A great cover of Rihanna's "What's my name"http://youtu.be/b3jDh5EA3FsWolf Gang - The King and All of his Men Liszotomania ( cover by Edwin van Cleef ft Jane Hanely)http://youtu.be/vCsf3BvcgsIDoubt - Delphic ( a great song to work out to ) Have a good weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw26 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 by the way I gave up on trying to post videos on the forum.. too difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw26 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I thought I saw someone posted Erasure This is my favourite erasure song - Rock Me Gently ]http://youtu.be/vaA91IZP92w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Massive Jeff fan here, have almost all his songs, but didn't like the way media portrays him nowadays, everyone thinks hes all about hallelujah, and with the new movie coming out soon (played by spiderman musical lead actor), one cant stop but think that his mum is squeezing all the bucks she can from his lifeless body. But hey, it's good exposure anyway, just that I find it annoying to brand Jeff Buckley mainstream attention.Yeah, not to mention that Hallelujah isn't even his song.by the way I gave up on trying to post videos on the forum.. too difficultJust copy-paste, actually. Not too sure why it doesn't work with you. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jayy Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Nice cover selection there!Speaking of which, Marie Digby covers Britney (lol): Yeah, not to mention that Hallelujah isn't even his songIt's Leonard Cohen's song right? Everyone and their grandmother has covered Hallelujah.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfingers Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) chanced upon this thread, thought it was really interesting and wanted to share a song that has been stuck on my playlist for the longest time. it's called on saturday afternoons in 1963 by rickie lee jones. i first heard it on an episode of alias and it have been listening to it ever since. it's beautiful melody, along with the bittersweet quality of her words makes it one of the most haunting and resonating evocation of childhood and the growing up. i hope you guys will enjoy it!here's the link! Edited September 2, 2011 by butterfingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avecinfuser Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks for posting RLJ again....she's been mentioned before and she is my goddess! Glad to know that there are other RLJ's fans out there too.Here's more RLJ from her lovely Pop Pop album. And her cover of the Beatles' For No One from her It's Like This album.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3nfk2P2-2A Quote Only to lie like this between the bombs, dreaming away and not alone, because time was very short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 A great Leonard Cohen song, which features prominently in Atom Egoyan's masterpiece, Exotica Another great male astist, Etienne Daho. I remember listening to his greatest hits album many years ago from back to back with a good friend as we cruised around Ibiza in a rented car. A few years later, my friend died - apparently frm an overdose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Two more great songs frm E. Daho: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfingers Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 @avecinfuser: she's really talented! not sure if you've heard this yet but this was the song that made me a fan of her! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTP3ScWi7rc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfingers Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 has anyone heard of 10,000 maniacs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lush89 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 in the spirit of lykke li's upcoming gig, been playing a lotta her recently. this being my favourite of her selection.on her way to being hipster-central, but still love her power, florence walsh. Quote "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lush89 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 didn't see any houses clips here. this one's for the sunday afternoons spent late in bed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv4_4YdwcXo Quote "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Welcome and thanks for contributing, butterfingers and lush89.Not much noise has been created around this thread lately.Rickie Lee Jones is that one artist whose I know on surface level, but whose long-lasting career had made it hard for me to decide where to start with her. Any further recommendation? What about album-wise?I'm familiar with 10,000 Maniacs (and Natalie Merchant) on the surface level too. Not quite my cup of tea. Sounds like R.E.M. with a lead female singer, and I'm not a fan of jingly-jangly college rock of that vein. My favorite would probably be their cover of Patti Smith's Because The Night (a lazy choice, I know).Talking about Natalie Merchant-lite music, my personal favorite for a laid-back female singer-songwriter of the 1990s would probably be Aimee Mann: Her Bachelor No. 2 is one of those album with absolutely no misstep from start to finish. Her style is too calm and non-pretentious for her to ever release a 'grand masterpiece', but her melodic talent is just superb. Lykke Li sounds like those indie-grrl music a la The Like (also good music, though not quite my cup... I prefer it when grrl music are madly aggressive a la PJ Harvey)Florence and the Machine... still don't understand their appeal. Anyone care to explain?Houses... nice to hear some electronic-oriented music on this thread for a change. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lush89 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Florence and the Machine... still don't understand their appeal. Anyone care to explain?haha, thing about florence is that you either love her or leave her, i've come to realised. i have met people from both camps who adore her and who don't care for her. never really met any on the middle ground. as for me, i like that her vocal's got a lotta power to it and she's quite a character herself.i don't know if this counts as alternative, but if you caught scott pilgrim, this tune would be kind of familiar. Quote "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lush89 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Talking about Natalie Merchant-lite music, my personal favorite for a laid-back female singer-songwriter of the 1990s would probably be Aimee Mann.Great tracks, will be checking her out a lot more. Thanks. Quote "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 i just like Linkin ParkRap-rock with turntablism can be innovative; Linkin Park's lyrics may be typical of teenage angst and frustration (a perfect recipe for critical disdain), but their music is pretty good... for their first two albums, at least. The new modern rock sound sucks away their trademarked unique style and they suddenly sound like any other band out there. Linkin Park is one of those 'alternative rock in quotation' bands with huge mainstream success. Another is Evanescence; also disliked by critics. Their second album is a slump with a couple of decent songs, but the debut (Fallen) is surprisingly good. Amy Lee's voice is haunting, and their tendency to marry nu-metal with gothic orchestra/choir works. But their beauty shines most when the music is stripped-down, like the song below. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 haha, thing about florence is that you either love her or leave her, i've come to realised. i have met people from both camps who adore her and who don't care for her. never really met any on the middle ground. as for me, i like that her vocal's got a lotta power to it and she's quite a character herself.Yeah, I don't dislike her; more like I don't care. I agree that her voice is powerful, and the video showcases some sort of enigmatic personality, but I'm not too sure what kind of impression she is trying to spell on me. I don't feel angry, happy, impressed, or any sort of reaction from listening to Florence.What bewilders me most is not her critical reputation, though, but rather how well-received she is among the mainstream audience. I just downloaded their album to give them a honest chance; surely I've missed a lot for not seeing something that both the elitists and the masses see in this band. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lush89 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 What bewilders me most is not her critical reputation, though, but rather how well-received she is among the mainstream audience. I just downloaded their album to give them a honest chance; surely I've missed a lot for not seeing something that both the elitists and the masses see in this band.You know, I've always had that thought in the back of my head. I've never taken to her style of music of really powerful, slightly rock meets classic meets pop meets theatre. But I got hooked after listening to Drumming Song the first time. It's crazy how people who don't care for alternative names take to her too. There was this ah lian shop in Bugis who played Florence + The Machine, amongst the tracks of Rihanna and Gaga. I figure some of her songs are instant favourites, where you listen once and you're hooked. Other tracks are more of a grower where you have to listen a few times more before it leaves an impression in your head.Enjoy the album. Quote "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jayy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 "Rabbit Heart" is my favourite Florence+The Machine track. The lyrics really resonated with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jayy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Some other goodies:'I Walked' by Sufjan Stevens How about some Gotye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampledelica Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I listen to my juddering bonesThe blood in my veins and the wind in my lungsAnd I am breathless without you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derryfawne Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great tracks, will be checking her out a lot more. Thanks.Great to know that you enjoy Aimee.Here's a short one for your listening pleasure. Isn't her falsetto and low notes beautiful? You know, I've always had that thought in the back of my head. I've never taken to her style of music of really powerful, slightly rock meets classic meets pop meets theatre. But I got hooked after listening to Drumming Song the first time. It's crazy how people who don't care for alternative names take to her too. There was this ah lian shop in Bugis who played Florence + The Machine, amongst the tracks of Rihanna and Gaga. I figure some of her songs are instant favourites, where you listen once and you're hooked. Other tracks are more of a grower where you have to listen a few times more before it leaves an impression in your head.Enjoy the album.Kiss With A Fist is my instant favorite. Likewise for Hurricane Drunk.And I like Girl With One Eye for being so theatrically dramatic.Not yet a believer, though.How about some Gotye? Like it.I listen to my juddering bonesThe blood in my veins and the wind in my lungsAnd I am breathless without youNick Cave is cool. I've always liked him. Thanks for sharing. Quote “Do not take life too seriously. You’ll never get out of it alive.” — Elbert Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfingers Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 thanks for the welcome and the introduction to aimee mann. "naked songs" is my favourite from rickie lee jones. i love it because her voice has great character and the acoustic nature of the album complements and does great justice to her songs 10,000 maniacs with natialie merchant was good but i personally prefer the lineup with mary ramsey.she's got a lighter, more soothing voice and yes, i do agree they've got an american high school/college thing going on but that's why they've got a soft spot on my playlist. speaking of which, has anyone heard of this band called our lady peace? they've been around for as long as i can remember: kasabian's another band i would like to recommend. they've got a experimental electronic sound hope you guys like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I live Aimee Mann's first album, Whatever is imho the best.Two gems: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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