What's the sound in my headphones today?

right-track · 08-03-2009, 12:35 AM

Good pick Lee.
Kate Rusby is a rare talent.

@Gavin B. Talking of best versions. This version of 'Our Town' is my favourite.
Kate manages to make those flat north of England vowels sound beautiful.
No mean feat!
Liam Gallagher and The Arctic Monkey's...take notes.

Edit: double click the vid to listen.

Gavin B. · 08-03-2009, 06:10 AM

Kate's version of Our Town puts a lump in my throat because she could be singing about the demise of the town I grew up.

Iris DeMent's countrified original Our Town is also great but I like Kate's Celtic flavored rendition.

jackhammer · 08-04-2009, 12:33 PM

I have not heard her version before now. Cheers for that David. If you get the chance to see the film 'Heartlands' then I highly recommend it.

jackhammer · 08-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Digital Analog Band - The Blues

There is something about monotonous music with a deep bass line that has always appealed to me. On my travels and with my recent penchant for Electronica I have been lead to a Spanish Duo who work with local musicians for the vibe. Not money. Not Fame. Not adulation. Just chilled out grooves that are regulary played in the world famous Cafe Del Mar. Music is one of those things that heard in the right time and place, lends itself to something better than the sum of it's parts. This is not a groundbreaking track either musically or technically but it is honest music and that's what I'm here for. Fu the trends. I just want to enjoy tonight.

Astronomer · 08-08-2009, 06:44 PM

^ Groovy, perfect for my Sunday morning. I think I've heard another song by this group before that I liked... New World Airlines? Anyway... great stuff.

~~hiu~~ · 08-08-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

New Zealand Reggae/Dub Scene

New Zealand has over the past 10-15 years seen an explosion of Dub and Reggae bands that fuse Maori past along with the musical leanings of Funk and Soul. The most well known are Fat Freddy's Drop who are a firm festival favourite who wow their audiences with their improv slow jams and sleek delivery. Yet there are many others too worthy of a mention. Rhombus, The Black Seeds, Trinity Roots and the Roots Reggae band Katchafire (who started out as a Bob Marley tribute band!) all keeping the Reggae flag alive. Although the music does splinter and span many genres it's gratifying to know that a new audience is being introduced to Reggae infused music and still have something new to bring to the table.

Here is a selection of vid's for ya to bump and grind to:

The jam that kicks in just after3 minutes through this track is just toe tappingly good and they are a band I would love to see live:

Love the guitar work on this one and a great soulful voice too:

A band that likes a side order of fun:

Terrible vid but Fat Freddy's Drop are one of my absolute faves:

In saying that, this post is semi-decent. Other stuff to look out for includes Kora, Tiki Taane (really big down here last year, formerly from Salmonella Dub), Salmonella Dub, The new Fat Freddy's album etc. Reggae is a really big thing here, it's got a huge following.

YouTube - Always On My Mind by Tiki Taane

Schizotypic · 08-08-2009, 06:48 PM

Actually this is pretty good. I really like the backbone beat, the guitar hovering over it is smooth as smoke, and the vocals are beautiful. Good pick, I'm actually pleasantly surprised. You've given me yet another band to look into, thanks for the entry.

~~hiu~~ · 08-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Oh yeah, The Black Seeds are pretty dece live. Still really wanting to see Kora yet.

jackhammer · 08-08-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Schizotypic

Actually this is pretty good. I really like the backbone beat, the guitar hovering over it is smooth as smoke, and the vocals are beautiful. Good pick, I'm actually pleasantly surprised. You've given me yet another band to look into, thanks for the entry.

Never be pleasantly surprised just in awe rofl. No seriously I'm pleased that you liked the post and if u need PM'S just holler.

jackhammer · 08-10-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

^ Groovy, perfect for my Sunday morning. I think I've heard another song by this group before that I liked... New World Airlines? Anyway... great stuff.

Yup. New World Airlines is off their 'Best Of 2' album.

08-03-2009, 06:10 AM	#132 (permalink)
Gavin B. Model Worker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,248	Kate's version of Our Town puts a lump in my throat because she could be singing about the demise of the town I grew up. Iris DeMent's countrified original Our Town is also great but I like Kate's Celtic flavored rendition. __________________ There are two types of music: the first type is the blues and the second type is all the other stuff. Townes Van Zandt

08-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#133 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I have not heard her version before now. Cheers for that David. If you get the chance to see the film 'Heartlands' then I highly recommend it. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-08-2009, 06:26 PM	#134 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Digital Analog Band - The Blues There is something about monotonous music with a deep bass line that has always appealed to me. On my travels and with my recent penchant for Electronica I have been lead to a Spanish Duo who work with local musicians for the vibe. Not money. Not Fame. Not adulation. Just chilled out grooves that are regulary played in the world famous Cafe Del Mar. Music is one of those things that heard in the right time and place, lends itself to something better than the sum of it's parts. This is not a groundbreaking track either musically or technically but it is honest music and that's what I'm here for. Fu the trends. I just want to enjoy tonight. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-08-2009, 06:44 PM	#135 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	^ Groovy, perfect for my Sunday morning. I think I've heard another song by this group before that I liked... New World Airlines? Anyway... great stuff. __________________

08-03-2009, 12:35 AM	#131 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Good pick Lee. Kate Rusby is a rare talent. @Gavin B. Talking of best versions. This version of 'Our Town' is my favourite. Kate manages to make those flat north of England vowels sound beautiful. No mean feat! Liam Gallagher and The Arctic Monkey's...take notes. Edit: double click the vid to listen.

08-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#137 (permalink)
Schizotypic Souls of Sound Sailors Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mojave Posts: 759	Actually this is pretty good. I really like the backbone beat, the guitar hovering over it is smooth as smoke, and the vocals are beautiful. Good pick, I'm actually pleasantly surprised. You've given me yet another band to look into, thanks for the entry.

08-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#138 (permalink)
~~hiu~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,174	Oh yeah, The Black Seeds are pretty dece live. Still really wanting to see Kora yet.