[Vision2020] changing subjects...

[Paul Rumelhart]

At the moment, I only listen to music when I'm programming (which is 
five days a week).  I like soundtracks mostly, such as the Matrix 
soundtracks, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Queen of the Damned, Resident 
Evil, etc.  Through all this I've found much to my surprise that I like 
Marilyn Manson's music though I haven't actually bought a cd of his.

I like some old country music from when I grew up, such as Waylon 
Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Jones, etc.

I've gone through different phases before, such as stuff like The Clash 
in college and some R&B for a while, Credence for a period of time, and 
lately I've been listening to some JPop mainly because I only know a 
very small bit of the language, it's upbeat, and I can concentrate on 
what I'm working on while it's playing.  Anime soundtracks are great for 
this.

Paul

keely emerinemix wrote:

>I bet I'm not the only one looking for a change in topics, and so, at the 
>risk of sounding shallow, I wonder if we could lighten up a bit and switch 
>the focus . . .
>
>A constant source of amazement, not to mention occasional ridicule, is my 
>allegedly awful taste in music.  I endured the scorn of my Vision friends 
>when I admitted that I'm not a Sly and the Family Stone afficionado, and my 
>husband is mortified that I have joined the teeming mass of middle-aged 
>Christian housewives who really like punk music.  Accordingly, then, an 
>endorsement from me probably is enough to ensure that no one else dares try 
>anything I listen to, but, for all it's worth, I've discovered some 
>absolutely wonderful music this summer.  What gems are you all listening to? 
>  Do tell, and promise you won't think less of me for the list below:
>
>1.  The Raconteurs "Toy Broken Boy Soldier"  --  Hands down the best debut 
>album I've ever heard.  It's rarely left my car's CD player.  Excellent 
>post-punk pop with hooks reminiscent of late-70s/early-80s indie bands.
>
>2.   Crashdog "Cashists, Fascists, and Other Fungus" -- After more than a 
>decade, this treasure from the late, great Jesus People USA house punk band 
>still kicks.  Raw, angry, yet lyrical punk that manages to be both prophetic 
>and worshipful.
>
>3.   Daniel Amos "John Wayne" -- Every song's a winner!  Lyrically stirring, 
>bitingly funny, and with DA's signature musicianship, which veers from arena 
>rock to rockabilly to post-punk to New Wave.  If they lived here, they'd be 
>my new best friends.
>
>4.  Jennifer Knapp  "Kansas" -- Overcoming my distrust of sensitive 
>singer-songwriters, especially evangelical ones, I discovered one of the 
>most beautiful, poignant, convicting songs I've ever heard in "Martyrs and 
>Thieves."  JK is angry, hurt, tattooed, dark and altogether lovely.  She 
>toured with Lillith Fest and thus alienated her Christian base.  This can 
>only be a good thing.
>
>5.  Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler "Road Running" -- Emmylou Harris could 
>sing the back of a cereal box and rip my heart open; with Mark Knopfler's 
>brooding vocals, this bluegrass/blues/folk collection will enliven every 
>radioplay-deadened cell in your body.
>
>OK, what great tunes am I missing?  I'd love to know what you all are 
>listening to.  (Note to Bruce Livingston:  Yes, if Sly Stone ever sings the 
>Emmylou Harris songbook, I promise to listen . . . )
>
>keely
>
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