What are you listening to?

[Mr_Pleasington]

Yeah, that's about the same reaction I had.  After hearing the start of the first verse on countless commercials and movies over the last few months, I finally decided to find out who did it and dl it.

It's worth it...really good song.

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

"Swag American Style"

A cool, promotional semi-indie CD collection from Geffen records back in 1996. Features songs from Jawbreaker, Boss Hog, the Raincoats, and the like. On the whole, some really good tracks. Even some better known bands like Sonic Youth and Garbage are on here. I've had it a long time, but don't pull it out very often.

[JP Dogberry]

Nerdcore Hip-Hop: Del, lots of Frontalittle, some MC Paul Barman, and some MC 900 Foot Jesus (Thanks to SE)

Evangelion soundtracks. They're cool.

War of the Worlds. A kind of musical telling of the sotry (the book I have in my cupboard, yet to read). The music is awesome though.

This very moment: Bubble Bobble West Side Homies OC ReMix, mixed by Cuddly Battleship Kattywampus

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

ah, not to get off subject, but I read that book when I was 8. My teacher gave me a free ice cream for the accomplishment. (I realize around here that reading HG Wells and Tolkien from 8-10 years of age isn't a major accomplishment, but obviously it impressed my teachers)

[Mr_Pleasington]

MC 900 Foot Jesus?  I remember of video of his on Alternative Nation waaaaaaaay back in the day....rolling around in a cardboard box or something.  I remember liking the song...what was that...something about a spider?

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

The song was "If I Only Had a Brain," and it was on an album called "One Step Ahead of the Spider." I have that video on tape. Way back in the day for some reason I subscribed to a sort of record club, but instead of records, they sent video tapes with 10 current alternative rock videos on it. some of the songs are good. Others are kind of crap, so I stopped after about 3 videos.

[Spriggan]

Spacemonkeyz vs Gorillaz--Laika Come Home

(yes thats the full album name)

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

I've been listening to Jimi Hendrix "Blues" all week. And it kicks some serious butt. This is one of the best CDs I've ever listened to.

[Spriggan]

yes but Jimi Hendrix's albums don't have monkeys in spacesuits on the album cover like what I'm listening to does

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

ok, you win.

[House of Mustard]

Right now I'm listening to Supertramp's "Even in the Quietest Moments."  Far and away their best album.

[Spriggan]

once again, I point to the monkeys

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

I chose an interesting variety for today's listening. First we have King Crimson's "THRAK," along with "Presto" from Rush. For follow up we have "Joyride" by Roxette, and "Hotwire" by The Soup Dragons, followed by Sting's offering "Ten Summoner's Tales" and closed out by Soul Asylum's "Grave Dancer's Union."

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

Another odd assortment of CDs for this week.

Enrique Iglesias "Vivir"
Bela Fleck "Daybreak"
Morphine "Cure for Pain"
The Refreshments "Fizzy Fuzzy Big and Buzzy"
The Guitar Trio (Al DiMeola, Pasco de Lucia, and John McLaughlin)
"A Jazz Valentine" (various jazz artists)
Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack "God's Army"
"Polar Shift" (collection of "new age" performers like Steve Howe and Vangelis)

different = better

[stacer]

Time Flies, The Best of Synthesis (the BYU jazz ensemble). Very very cool. More accessible than a Miles Davis cd my friend lent me several weeks ago (not the one that had Porgy and Bess, a different one). I love jazz, but I don't really go for stuff without a melody. This is much more my style. Maybe fusion is an acquired taste. Evan, my friend/neighbor/home teacher/etc., loves fusion, but I haven't worked myself up to that yet I guess. We're both trumpet players, and I'd say that I'd love to play it because it's interesting technically (if I could still play well, that is), but to sit and listen is about the same as sitting and watching sports--I'd rather be playing.