AV8
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Post by AV8 on Oct 8, 2017 12:30:27 GMT
Hello everyone,
Newcomer here but I am active on a few other forums.
Looking forward to hopefully learning more, debating more & sharing more within my overall indulgence in music, gear & other interesting topics.
Thanks
Paul
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Post by MartinT on Oct 8, 2017 12:38:22 GMT
Hello Paul and welcome to TAS!
Tell us what kind of music you like.
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Post by John on Oct 8, 2017 12:52:23 GMT
Welcoming Paul
I look forward to debating and sharing
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 8, 2017 12:53:33 GMT
Hi Paul.
Welcome to The Audio Standard! It's great to have you here.
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AV8
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Post by AV8 on Oct 8, 2017 13:46:26 GMT
Thanks guys.
Music, well it it can be almost anything to tell you the truth, if it rocks my boat then it is good to go.
If I had to pin down my favourite genre whilst growing up it would be the 1967-1972 west coast scene.
Favourite band(s) : Love / Spirit
Favourite album(s) : Forever Changes / 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus
Soft spot for Porcupine Tree & Rory Gallagher though on recent revisits.
Favourite demo track : Atmosphere by Joy Division ( probably the best recorded track I have heard by far, lives up to its' name)
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 8, 2017 13:48:56 GMT
1967-1972 west coast scene. Love / Spirit Forever Changes / 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus Porcupine Tree & Rory Gallagher I like the cut of your jib, Sir! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 8, 2017 13:55:23 GMT
Hello Paul, welcome to TAS.
Agreed on Spirit. One of the best bands ever. Should have been much more well know than they were. Never quite got Love.
Love Rory not so keen on Porcupine Tree.
Have a look at the artists in my sig, below to see if anything looks good
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Post by MartinT on Oct 8, 2017 14:24:34 GMT
Atmosphere by Joy Division ( probably the best recorded track I have heard by far, lives up to its' name) One of the all-time greats, I agree! |
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AV8
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Post by AV8 on Oct 8, 2017 14:26:15 GMT
Love was just a vehicle for Arthur Lee in all honesty, the earlier members were integral to it all initially, he was controversial but composed some classic stuff. The fact it took 20+ years for Forever Changes to be recognised for what it is today maybe explains the lack of success they should have had.
Spirit to me were a complete band, with so much influence from different musical genres into the melting pot, it was criminal that they did not become a lot more popular than they ever did.
I had the fortune to see Love before Arthur Lee died, it stays with me always as a truly magical moment.
Some interesting bands there Mike, Tangerine Dream especially.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 9:22:06 GMT
Hi Paul, lots of Paul's joining here recently  We're currently asking members to participate in the next round of Album Choice, which runs fortnightly, so if you're interested in joining in and to sharing some discussion about an album of your choice, that would be great. If you feel like joining in, either let me know by PM or via the Album Choice discussion thread here. |
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 9, 2017 10:01:57 GMT
Welcome. Rory Gallagher When Jimmy Hendrix was asked, what's it like to be the world best guitarist? He is reported to have said, "I don't know, ask Rory Gallagher". |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 9, 2017 15:37:48 GMT
Welcome Mr AV8 - I've realised I don't know Spirit at all so I'll be checking them out, thanks for the tip...
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 9, 2017 15:42:53 GMT
Welcome Mr AV8 - I've realised I don't know Spirit at all so I'll be checking them out, thanks for the tip... You have been missing out on a real treat, try Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus Clear Son of Spirit Spirit of 76 The Family that plays together just the very best I also love Kaptain Kopter and the Fabulous Twirlybirds by Randy California, a big part of Spirit |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 9, 2017 15:44:35 GMT
Thanks for that Mike, I'll be checking them out for sure...
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 9, 2017 15:46:53 GMT
Can play all of them at some volume next visit......
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AV8
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Post by AV8 on Oct 9, 2017 17:12:01 GMT
Thanks for the further welcomes. Check out some of these for a taste of classic west costs scene stuff : Steve Miller Band ( any album from the 1967-1970 era ) Another band not known by many but a brilliant album none the less: It's a Beautiful Day (It's a Beautiful Day) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Beautiful_Day_(album) |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 9, 2017 17:31:03 GMT
Steve Miller Band ( any album from the 1967-1970 era ) Saw them at Knebworth in 1975. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 9, 2017 18:12:27 GMT
Thanks for the further welcomes. Check out some of these for a taste of classic west costs scene stuff : Steve Miller Band ( any album from the 1967-1970 era ) Another band not known by many but a brilliant album none the less: It's a Beautiful Day (It's a Beautiful Day) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Beautiful_Day_(album)Anything by Steve Miller will do me. It's a beautiful day is a classic too |
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 9, 2017 23:07:33 GMT
Quicksilver!
There's a great story that Deke Leonard from Man told about when he met John Cippolina from QMS. He asked him to prove who he was by playing what Deke had tried endlessly to copy and failed. The sound he had come to know as 'The Growl' - a particular guitar sound from this track (5 minutes 8 sec or so in).
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