Music

I was up late playing the music that I love.
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I started by playinng some classic Beatles. I think their music really changed with the album "Revolver".
This album starts off with a snappy little rock song, called "The Taxman", later covered by Stevoe Ray Vaughn. It also has a song called "Within you, Without you" which was a real stretch for the Beatles. If you get a chance, listen to "Revolver". It still holds up.
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I like new music and older music too. I played a CD by Spoon. They have one song on there called  "Japanese Cigarette Case", which is a haunted melody. They begin by heavily leaning into the bass, meanwhile repeating the lyrics: "Bring me my japanese cigarette case, hold the mirror near my face. Let all my memories be gone!" There is also some interesting accoustic guitar work in this song. Check out Spoon.
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Other favorites of mine are Zero Seven. A couple of their songs that I really like are "In the Waiting Line", and also "This Fine Social Scene". These guys are from England, and they have toured the US. I had a chance to see them in Portland over the winter, but got there too late, and the show had already started (Rats!). You will like their music if you find out about it.
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One band that I have liked for a long time is The Cult. These guys are also from the UK, and they have been around for a long time. One of their more recent hits was "Dirty Little Rock Star", but they go way back to "Edie". "Fire Woman", and "Rain". Great vocals, and shreddding guitar leads. I love The Cult, and you might too if you knew something about them.
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One song I played was "Crossroads" by Cream. I have never been able to replicate Eric Clapton's chops on this song, he was that good some forty years ago. I  have never improved enough to match that level of precise speed and talent. Eric Clapton definitely deserves all the succeess and respect he has earned over the years. He is one of a kind.
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I love the music of the Pinkertones and Madrid de las Austurias, both bands from Spain. Check out the Pinkertones doing "Sonido Total" in Spanish. They feature some excellent acccoustic playing in the middle of this song. One song by Madrid de las Austurias is called "La Vente y Luna" , sung by a very sexy lady that will shred you, she is that hot! Meanwhile, in the background, is some of the best jazz type piano work that you can find. This is a great song. Check out these bands from Spain.
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If you have Rhapsody, like I do, finding out about these new bands is pretty easy to do, and fairly cheap too. Also you can get most of these albums directly from Amazon.

Mr. Charming