Music You're Listening To

[Kush]

Thanks for the link to Marlene Dietrich's Lili Marleen, Tony. I have heard it before but always nice to hear it again. The Rendezvous with Marlene album is a tribute to Marlene Dietrich I suppose and to all the songs recorded by her. It's nice to hear these old song with a contemporary jazz combo.
I was surprised to see Blowing in the Wind in that album and subsequently saw that indeed Marlene Dietrich has recorded a version of it.

I first heard this version of Just a Gigolo by Bing Crosby on an album about forty years ago !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmzlVX7oYAk

[Denihenri]

Red City Radio, RVIVR, Off With Their Heads… all three bands have released new albums this year and have maintained or surpassed the expectations they set with their previous releases. Also, I'm anxious for the Tony Sly tribute album to be released in a couple days, and Iron Chic's new album set for next week.

[Kush]

I Went to see the Gypsy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voD_UAI ... s&index=32

Spanish is the Loving Tongue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BADpfg ... bs&index=5

Pretty Saro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdVOEK ... bs&index=3

I Threw it all Away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7RTld6 ... s&index=10

If Not for You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gydqxmV ... s&index=18

Copper Kettle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Oo32g ... s&index=26

These Hands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfPNQRS ... s&index=14


Annie's Going to Sing Her Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEO4-dK ... bs&index=6

[HugoD]

Stumbled upon this clip on youtube . So much emotional control and expression of the lyrics. Its over 20 years old and had never heard of Lara Fabian before. Shame on me. Tell me what you think!

https://youtu.be/dVvlmpo5g9k

[LisaLCFan]

...never heard of Lara Fabian before. Shame on me. Tell me what you think!...

Listening to that song made me want to slit my wrists. Those lyrics are bloody depressing.

[LisaLCFan]

I discovered a new-to-me artist today -- Agnes Obel, a Danish singer-songwriter -- and I really like her music, maybe a few folks around here might like it too! She and her bandmates are very musically talented -- she plays piano, and there's a violinist, a cellist and a guitarist in the track below -- she writes interesting lyrics, and her music has a really good vibe (at least, I think so!).

Here is a song called Pass Them By:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELfqgI-X3yA

[Kush]

Stumbled upon this clip on youtube . So much emotional control and expression of the lyrics. Its over 20 years old and had never heard of Lara Fabian before. Shame on me. Tell me what you think!

https://youtu.be/dVvlmpo5g9k

Nice ! I was reminded of this...

Caruso - Luciano Pavarotti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDEdZfnULIg

[Kush]

Vesti La Giubba (with translation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pieIgmpZ4Ro

[murphybridget837]

I've been listening to "We Are", by the Ukrainian composer Yuri Shevchenko (who sadly died in March). I recently heard this beautiful and touching piece of music performed by my local Symphony in honour of the people of Ukraine, and in the attached video it is magnificently performed by the orchestra at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, with Oksana Lyniv conducting and Emanuele Benfenati on violin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_bxEdN3LWQ

(If you're around, Bev, I'm sure you'll enjoy the violin part!).

"We Are" by Yuri Shevchenko is indeed a poignant and moving piece of music, and it's heartening to hear that it's being performed in honor of the people of Ukraine. You have the video link, I'd love to see the performance!

[murphybridget837]

I cannot ever imagine life without music – I would rather lose a limb than my hearing! I’ll never know how on earth Beethoven was able to write his Ninth symphony, which you know I’ve just listened to, when he was almost deaf plus have that awful tinnitus continuously ringing in his ears. The latter I can relate to and listening to music can be a mask for it.

Seeing that we are discussing all shades of music here at the moment I thought I would list my personal compilation of individual songs selected from the albums I’ve had over many years. I’ve inadvertently turned these songs into “album orphans” and some other songs have previously lived their lives alone as a single but now they have found a new family here Like most diversified families with numerous siblings, they have varying ways of communicating and seeing things from their own point of view. I have fond and/or sad memories of these songs. It’s truly magical how they have the power to instantly transport you back to that exact place and time with all those memories and senses so vivid in your mind. I play most of these songs on my violin but not so much lately – must remedy that!

There are a few songs I’ve added that generous forum members have made me aware of as well. So, to be reciprocal, I thought it might be a good idea for anyone who is interested in discovering or rediscovering songs or artists to check out this list. Because there are so many, I haven’t added any links. There are 108 songs. I hope you have fun with this and it makes your isolation a little easier to cope with.

Your compilation of "album orphan" songs sounds like a treasure trove of memories and emotions. Thank you for this 4 year old post I know have a new music list to listen this coming weekend.

[Stanley baxendell]

I'm in a bit of a mellow funny mood, I'm listening to Jackson Browne..album late for the sky...track, before the deluge.

[murphybridget837]

Hi Alan et al,

You have reminded me that I fortuitously found these four CDs recently at my local library.
Some of you will know that I am rather partial to Irish artists and their music
Below are some of my favourites from those albums -


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Celtic Woman: Ancient Land
• Moorlough Shore
• County Down
• Love And Honour (I absolutely love this song. The violin here is to die for!)
• Mna Na Heireann (Women Of Ireland)
• Shenandoah
• Long Journey Home
• Ae Fond Kiss
• Faith's Song
• Be Still
• Going Home (same title but not LC's song)


Celtic Woman: Emerald Musical Gems
• Caledonia
• Amazing Grace
• The New Ground (instrumental)
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Celtic Thunder: Mythology
• Danny Boy – a different version (a fiddle air version of this song was played at mum’s funeral service)
• Katie
• Tears of Hercules
• The Isle of Innisfree



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Celtic Thunder: Inspirational
• May The Road Rise To Meet You
• Be Still, My Soul
• The Preacher & The Stranger
• To Where You Are


Celtic Woman: Ancient Land - Here’s a wonderful live version of Love And Honour by Tara McNeill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlMcbanqLQ8

Btw - I’ve tried to find the single separate sheet music for this and so far, no joy

This CD's seems to be a good candidate for FLAC bootlegs.

[murphybridget837]

Hey 4,
As you're perusing this thread, I thought you might be interested in what music I'm listening to at this very moment in time It's a CD I got from my local library. Maybe not to everybody's taste (and not in English and some instrumental) but I find it excellent to listen to and unwind after all the hustle and bustle of Christmas.


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Tracklist:
01 Gràdh geal mo chridh'
02 The Nameless Clan
03 O ‘s toil ‘s gu rò thoil leam
04 Chì mi’n toman
05 M'eudail air do shùilean donna - Làrach do thacaidean
06 The DTs Set
07 Gur e mis' tha gu tinn
08 Uamh an oir
09 Thig an smeòrach as t-earrach
10 Mor nighean a' ghibearlain
11 The Musical Priest
12 Ghràidh an tig thu-
13 Ri fuaim an taibh
14 Tha mo spiorad cianail
15 The Para Handy Set
16 Solus m'aigh
17 Waulking Song

I love no 16 Solus m'aigh (Light of Hope) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5HVWvseqE
I must get the sheet music to play on my violin when I get it fixed properly

Thank you for sharing the album and the youtube link.

[murphybridget837]

I cannot ever imagine life without music – I would rather lose a limb than my hearing! I’ll never know how on earth Beethoven was able to write his Ninth symphony, which you know I’ve just listened to, when he was almost deaf plus have that awful tinnitus continuously ringing in his ears. The latter I can relate to and listening to music can be a mask for it.

Seeing that we are discussing all shades of music here at the moment I thought I would list my personal compilation of individual songs selected from the albums I’ve had over many years. I’ve inadvertently turned these songs into “album orphans” and some other songs have previously lived their lives alone as a single but now they have found a new family here Like most diversified families with numerous siblings, they have varying ways of communicating and seeing things from their own point of view. I have fond and/or sad memories of these songs. It’s truly magical how they have the power to instantly transport you back to that exact place and time with all those memories and senses so vivid in your mind. I play most of these songs on my violin but not so much lately – must remedy that!

There are a few songs I’ve added that generous forum members have made me aware of as well. So, to be reciprocal, I thought it might be a good idea for anyone who is interested in discovering or rediscovering songs or artists to check out this list. Because there are so many, I haven’t added any links. There are 108 songs. I hope you have fun with this and it makes your isolation a little easier to cope with.

• A Lonely Violin - The Bee Gees
  A Satisfied Mind - Jeff Buckley
  A Taste Of Honey - The Beatles
  A Thousand Winds - Hayley Westenra (based on the poem Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep)
  A Thousand Years - Christina Perri (The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn, Pt 1 film)
  A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
  Abraham, Martin and John - Dion
  All Of Your Stories - Jesse Winchester
  Amoureuse - Kiki Dee
  And So It Goes - Billy Joel
  Angel - Sarah McLaughlin
  Angel Of Lyon - Tom Russell
  Angel Of The Morning - Merrile Rush & The Turnabouts
  Are You A Conspirator - Kieran Ryan
  Back Where You Belong - Sinead O'Connor (The Water Horse film)
  Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
  Bob Dylan's Dream - Judy Collins
  Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
  Bright Eyes – Art Garfunkel (Watership Downs film)
  Brothers In Arms - Mark Knopfler
  Can I Get There By Candlelight - David McWilliams
  Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
  Christmas Lights – Coldplay
  Colours Of The Wind - Vanessa Williams (Pocahantas film)
  Comes A Time - Neil Young
  Cootamundra Wattle - John Williamson
  Crow On The Cradle - Judy Collins
  Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt and The Stone Poneys
  Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
  Edmonton - Rose Cousins
  Father And Son - Cat Stevens
  Feels Like Home - Linda Ronstadt
  First Of May - The Bee Gees
  Forever Autumn - Justin Hayward (War of the Worlds film)
  Four Strong Winds - Neil Young
  Goin' Back - Dusty Springfield
  Hasten Down The Wind - Warren Zevon
  He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother -The Hollies
  Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
  Hero - Family of the Year
  Home - Michael Buble
  House Of The Rising Sun - Eric Burdon and The Animals
  I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
  I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
  If – Bread
  If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas) – Julio Iglesias
  In My Life - The Beatles
  Leader Of The Band - Dan Fogelberg
  Memory – Elaine Paige (Cats musical)
  Mona Lisa – Nat King Cole
  Morning Of My Life – Bee Gees
  Mull Of Kintyre - Paul McCartney & Wings
  My Father - Judy Collins
  Nights In White Satin - The Moody Blues
  On The Turning Away - Pink Floyd
  One Safe Place - Marc Cohn
  Rise - Eddie Vedder
  Run For The Roses – Dan Fogelberg
  Shannondah - Jo Stafford
  She's Got You - Patsy Cline
  Somebody To Love – Queen
  Something - The Beatles
  Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland (Wizard Of Oz film)
  Southern Pacific - Neil Young
  Stay With Me - Sam Smith
  Stille Nacht (Silent Night in German) - Moon Sun
  Streets Of London - Ralph McTell
  Such A Simple Thing - Ray LaMontagne
  Tar And Cement - Verdelle Smith
  Tenterfield Saddler - Peter Allen
  The Great Pretender – The Platters
  The Hardest Part - Leslie Mendelson
  The Highwayman – Nelson, Kristofferson, Jennings & Cash
  The Last Farewell – Roger Whittaker
  The Last Unicorn - America (The Last Unicorn film)
  The Long And Winding Road – The Beatles
  The Music Of The Night - Graham Bickley (The Phantom of the Opera musical)
  The Mystery Of Your Gift - Josh Groban (Boychoir film)
  The Pretty Bird Tree - LJ Hill
  The Rose - Bette Midler (The Rose film)
  The Special Two - Missy Higgins
  The Water's Edge - k.d. lang
  The Twelfth Of Never – Johnny Mathis
  The Way We Were – Barbara Streisand (The Way We Were film)
  The Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler (Beaches film)
  The World I Used To Know - Jimmie Rodgers
  The Years - The Acfields
  There Is A Star That Shines Tonight - Sheryl Crow
  Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
  Time Of Your Life (Good Riddance) - Green Day
  Tomorrow Is A Long Time - Nickel Creek
  Touch Me In The Morning - Diana Ross
  Turn Turn Turn - The Byrds
  Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
  Universal Soldier – Donovan
  Vincent - Don McLean
  What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  What Colour Is The Wind - Charlie Landsborough
  When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
  Where The Cane Fires Burn - Penny Davies
  Why Walk When You Can Fly - Mary Chapin Carpenter
  Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
  Without You - Harry Nilson
  Wonderful! Wonderful! – Johnny Mathis
  Yesterday – The Beatles
  Yesterday When I Was Young - Charles Aznavour
  You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford
  You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban

Playing these songs on your violin adds another layer of intimacy and connection, allowing you to express yourself through the music and relive those memories in a deeply personal way.

[murphybridget837]

Ah Lisa, one guess tells me that the motivation for listening to that opera wouldn’t have anything to do with your favourite classical composer, now would it

I find it interesting how one song can lead the way to another song or artist
I’m still slowly checking out PP&M songs and I really like this one called “Delivery Delayed” plus I love the violin featured throughout it. Also, the title and lyrics seem to come from an unusual (but common to all of us) initial point of view so I had to investigate who wrote them. It turns out to be another Canadian a folk singer by the name of Stan Rogers, born in Hamilton, Ontario.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s0dcLq5GUc
DELIVERY DELAYED
How early is beginning?
From when is there a soul?
Do we discover living,
Or somehow are we told?
In sudden pain, in empty cold
In blinding light of day
We're given breath and it takes our breath away
How cruel to unformed fancy,
The way in which we come
Overwhelmed by feelings
And sudden loss of love
And what price dark confining
The heart is to forgive
When all at once we're called upon to live
Then by giant hands we're taken
From the shelter of the womb
That dreaded first horizon
The endless empty room
Where communion is lost forever
When a heart first beats alone
Still it remembers no matter how it's grown
We grow, but grow apart
We live, but more alone
The more to be, the more to see
To cry aloud that we are free
To hide the ancient fear of being alone
And now we live in darkness
Embracing spiteful holds
Refusing any answers
For no man can be told
That delivery is delayed
Until at last we're made aware
And first reach for love
To find t'was always there ....
Always there.

Stan Rogers also wrote "Northwest Passage". It is said that when CBC's Peter Gzowski asked Canadians to pick an alternate national anthem, it was the overwhelming choice. It’s an a cappella song –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMRpYtAhGAo

It's fascinating how one musical discovery can open the door to a whole new world of artists and songs. "Delivery Delayed" by Peter, Paul, and Mary is a gem, isn't it? Stan Rogers' influence on folk music, especially with his storytelling approach, is remarkable. It's wonderful to see the connections between artists and how they inspire one another across borders. Enjoy your musical journey!