baddad Report post Posted January 5, 2008 A couple from my year in oz (it was like 'A Year In Provence' only crapper (the year, not the location!) and more surreal! ...is that you, Angie?...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL7GXvur0eI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT7uZf7lew I wasn't heavily 'in' to any of them, but the soundscape was unavoidable (International biggies included David Bowie 'cos he was touring, Flock of Seagulls 'cos they sounded so Aussie and Kid Creole's 'annie' which I think was just a local thing 'cos the DJ up in the WA territory liked it! Oh - and the first eurythmics album, which was undoubtedly their first and best! L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) The 80's party begins love those. Here are some really old Aussie favourites - you may not know them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmH2BeDeuLc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbUgeYNB0-o...feature=related : Edited January 5, 2008 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Apart from Kylie I don't know a great deal of Aussie music I don't think, well, apart from..... Men At Work! and one that's a bit more cool: INXS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Blimey - that's two heads up for Men At Work (even the same song) in 24hrs! They'll be launching a comeback tour at this rate! INXS - patchy, but when they were good they were VERY VERY good! So sticking with the aussie/80's theme this has to be included: And then back to classic brit pop and the perfect single (and video!): Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted January 5, 2008 oops! That'll teach me to check links before I post one! Pulp are fab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil Young Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Create your own band and first record cover and title It works oddly well! 1 - Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band. 2 - Go to Random quotations: http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album. 3 - Go to flickr and click on "explore the last seven days" http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/ Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover. Put it all together, that's your first album. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 5, 2008 (edited) :dance: and this...... feature=related Thanks BD and Mandy the INXS material is cut to pieces they have these intro's that are awesome that make the songs. Need the cd. Oh another blast from the past import from New Zealand and another oldie from NZ Gosh its 2am Good night! Edited January 5, 2008 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Damn! I've got a million things to do but I keep getting DISTRACTED!!!!!!!! another 80's classic that was big in oz (well the bit i was in!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7xN0dWG4q8 and there was a fantastic 'new wave' version of this sonny & cher classic on COUNTDOWN but I can't find it ... I'm fairly sure it wasn't the 'orbit' version (too neat and tidy!), so if anyone remembers it, gissa pointer... anyways' this is an ok version of the same cover version (???): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuy1LwJWv_c Right - million things.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Ok Neil I hope I've done this right: The name of my band is: Knots Landing My first album is called: Yourself as Your Neighbor And the album cover I have no idea how to put on here, but looked remarkably like a string of pearls to me, how apt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 5, 2008 OK I am an unashamed folk fan, put aside your prejudices & try this young blade: Jim Moray I couldnt find anything on Youtube. And he doesnt cup his hand over his ear, which has to be a bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Pearl, Have you heard of a band called Silly Wizard I dont know the vocalist's name but he has the most beautiful voice ever! I tried to find some on youtube to post up here but couldn't I like a bit of folk now and again but havent checked out your link yet loved the girl who sang about the goose tho SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Pearl, Have you heard of a band called Silly Wizard I dont know the vocalist's name but he has the most beautiful voice ever! I tried to find some on youtube to post up here but couldn't I like a bit of folk now and again but havent checked out your link yet loved the girl who sang about the goose tho SV Mr p has heard of Silly Wizard, he knows way more than me Part of our retirement plan includes going round all the british folk festivals (but staying in B&B not tents cos of our bad backs Heres one of his recommentdations: Sigur Ross Or Icelandic Coldplay as he calls them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 5, 2008 A - OK I am an unashamed folk fan, B - put aside your prejudices & try this young blade: A - well you SHOULD be ashamed! B - NO! Anyways, a couple of lilting melodies i like (but NOT folk!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGSid3Q1mu4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvdma6tCnjw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 5, 2008 A - well you SHOULD be ashamed! B - NO! Water off a ducks back sunshine, my tastes are catholic & eclectic (& I'm a good speller too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Thought I'd send you all a bit of Elvis costello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEZrBw6mcSM And if we can have folk, how's about a bit of country too? SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 5, 2008 Ooh I love Elvis Costello! Someone else I've a soft spot for: Ian Dury Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Ian Dury What about some Clash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Now we're getting some good music If you can find the original version early 80's again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2-r0T2hH_0...feature=related Edited January 6, 2008 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) more 80's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNhR-PrTAFE Love The Cranberries http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeV4mpx0Lo Dreams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPLXJAWUnwI...feature=related Linger Finally no time for Vangelis and Icehouse 'my skiing companions' I just close my eyes and I'm skiing thanks to these songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUG6TarQdnA Goooooosh! she's finished...... well, you were all sleeping and I did all my chores ....... Edited January 6, 2008 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 6, 2008 You've been busy Fran Here's one for BD - I throw down the gauntlet & challenge you to listen all the way through Ignore morris dancers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 6, 2008 You've been busy Fran Here's one for BD - I throw down the gauntlet & challenge you to listen all the way through Ignore morris dancers I looked away as soon as I saw the Morris dancers, but still had to close the page as soon as whoever it was started strangling the vole... I assume that's what the high-pitched squealing was, anyway(?) Sooooooo.... trying to avoid 80's pop, 80's Australian/New Zealand pop and fer fer fer folk:hows about this little gem? Not only did i manage to find something online by the man that wasn't ex-rated there is a fantastic little Flash cartoon someone's lovingly crafted for it... there's even a chance Mumble will like the cartoon, featuring as it does a penguin guitar solo! Song and cartoon possibly a 'PG' rating, so parents look first. That said, I'm sure the kiddies will love it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2nJn6rZdtI L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Ooh, the Clash, I enjoyed that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 6, 2008 All this talk of the 80s takes me back to mine and DH's Goth period!! We wanted to have this played at our wedding for our first dance as man an' wife, but decided against it in the end!! Good lord, what were we thinking!! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) This one makes me go all funny as well! We loved The Waterboys sooooooooooooo much!! They had a song called Gala and we always swore that if we had a girl we'd call her Gala!! Just as well we had a boy really, isn't it!! I've gone all sniffly now. ~ Mel ~ (edited to actually include the post! Duh!) Edited January 6, 2008 by oxgirl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 6, 2008 I looked away as soon as I saw the Morris dancers, but still had to close the page as soon as whoever it was started strangling the vole... I assume that's what the high-pitched squealing was, anyway(?) The Northumbrian Pipes, actually, you poor blinkered soul. This should make you forget the horror - I listen to these guys a lot; (the non-furry ones) come on in, dont be afraid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 6, 2008 The Northumbrian Pipes, actually, you poor blinkered soul. This should make you forget the horror - I listen to these guys a lot; (the non-furry ones) come on in, dont be afraid... Oh My gawd! Do you know Michael Stype himself hates that song?! He reckons it was REM selling out! Bet he LOVES that muppets thing!! Personally, I can guarantee there'll be no REM from me if REM are on the CD Player - I'll either be out like a light (boredom sleep doesn't induce REM) or out the front door Give me guitar solo penguins any day - think I'll nip back and watch that again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) I've got to say i loved the frank zappa clip....brilliant I also rather liked the REM thing....I'm still totally in love with Michael Stipe!..but i will resist posting more REM for now Instead something much better: - Postal Service http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hMOkfI7wCrI SV OOOPs just edited to another track with better sound quality! This is the one i had intended posting but forgot to change my copy/paste Edited January 7, 2008 by something vague Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I liked that one, but everyone's moaning about the sound quality(?) I was kinda hoping it's MEANT to be that dirty... sounds sort of aphex twinny! It also reminded me a bit of the Beta band (but not sure why(?))... tried to find the Beta's version of this, but couldn't so this version will have to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzEZOFYHGLo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I LOVE that...sort of got a sixties vibe it. So is that song by Bettaband, it is a cover? and did you see my edit above? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Oh My gawd! Do you know Michael Stype himself hates that song?! He reckons it was REM selling out! Bet he LOVES that muppets thing!! Personally, I can guarantee there'll be no REM from me if REM are on the CD Player - I'll either be out like a light (boredom sleep doesn't induce REM) or out the front door Give me guitar solo penguins any day - think I'll nip back and watch that again! Well no one held a gun to his head ..... Its not one of my faves, but the muppets made me laugh, I'm easily amused. I'm at work so cant Youtube, but I'll be back .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I LOVE that...sort of got a sixties vibe it. So is that song by Bettaband, it is a cover? and did you see my edit above? Still just about 'dirty' enough (lo-fi drum sounds etc!) 'Daydream' - I've done some research... originally by 'The Wallace Collection' (right bunch of hippies!) Then covered by Gunther Kellmann who was subsequently sampled by BOTH The Beta Band and I Monster... Beta band have now split up - but if you check out their back catalogue i think you would like them... bit 'kraut rock meets early pink floyd via early verve'... I Monster had (to my knowledge) only one album, but it is excellent... if you listen to it you'll know lots of the tracks, especially 'The Blue Wraith' (nya nya nya nya) The beta bands sample of 'daydream' is on the track 'squares' : squares L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I could hardly here the Beta Band but think i much prefer the I monster version! i also had a look at the Wallace Collection (sounds like a fashionable clothing range) and rather liked that. i was born too late, with i could be one of those hippies. i've got the hair and the freaky dance moves My shopping list is getting longer every day. i'm so glad i got lots of record tokens for christmas! i love finding new music. Here's one of my favourites. I saw this video for the first time today and it made me cry. Just read the info in 'About this video. Beautiful SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 7, 2008 I could hardly here the Beta Band but think i much prefer the I monster version! i also had a look at the Wallace Collection (sounds like a fashionable clothing range) and rather liked that. i was born too late, with i could be one of those hippies. i've got the hair and the freaky dance moves My shopping list is getting longer every day. i'm so glad i got lots of record tokens for christmas! i love finding new music. Here's one of my favourites. I saw this video for the first time today and it made me cry. Just read the info in 'About this video. Beautiful SV Thankyou for that, it was beautiful. I usually minimise the video so I can do other stuff, but I just watched that all the way through, then called mr p in & watched it again with him. The bit at the end .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted January 7, 2008 A - well you SHOULD be ashamed! B - NO! Anyways, a couple of lilting melodies i like (but NOT folk!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGSid3Q1mu4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvdma6tCnjw That Flaming Lips song makes me cry! I think I'd like it at my funeral actually This is my dd's favourity Flaming Lips song, weird video though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tliQFNrsyqY&feature=user Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Tis emotive stuff! Perhaps we need something to cheer us up... This goes all the way back, but DOES reappear on ORBS auntie Aubrey (1) project as a sample... the'drone' machine was specially built: And this one is great on SO many levels... Comes from one of my fave films, starring just about the whole of my fave acting dynasty and is a brilliant feel good song! L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Okay away from the Aussie gems Love the different styles coming through - here is a touch of slow and high energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nQXr8qBIVo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpBDVPxPojo...feature=related they made some of their best music in a movie with David Bowie... lost the cd anyone remember the movie? Enjoy <'> Edited January 8, 2008 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpBDVPxPojo...feature=related they made some of their best music in a movie with David Bowie... lost the cd anyone remember the movie? Was it Absolute Beginners? I remember Bowie doing the them tune for that one. My favouritest band in the world ever, featuring one of the greatest drummers ever: Queens of the Stone Age Edited January 8, 2008 by mandyque Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 8, 2008 That's one of Ben's faves too, along with 'you think I aint worth a dollar'... The first time he heard it was when we were in the car... of course, he whacked the volume up for the quiet intro and then nearly went through the sunroof when the main track kicked in! And we haven't even got a sun roof!! More nice loud stuff - And right at the top of the 'guilty pleasures' list: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MTq4I0hvq8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Heres one for Hev: Visit My Website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Went into Exeter this morning with my Christmas vouchers and spent some in the sale. Here is a sample from my purchases: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX4CKb-p3VU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
