Volume six is here, finally. It's an extra special edition, too -- everything featured are live performances. (OOOooooo... ahhhhhhhhh)
Let's get to it.
1. The Drapery Falls - Opeth
I figured I might as well put this here seeing how I just blogged about Blackwater Park the other day. I'm in a bit of awe in the fact that these guys are so good live. I had a thought that some of what we hear on their albums are merely products of the studio, but that's not the truth whatsoever. Mikael Akerfeldt is slowly becoming a new hero of mine. Just need to hear more than just one of their albums...
2. Viva la Vida - Coldplay
I know, we've all heard this song and seen its video a kagillion times... but they're up for a few Grammy's so they're just the flavor of the people right now. That, and I just got their latest album and felt compelled.
3. The Dope Show - Marilyn Manson
Dont tell me you're not intrigued by this man's every move. You'd be lying. Like his music or not, Marilyn Manson is a figure in modern music and its culture. Songs like these and performances of them like this one are just a fraction of what his legacy will be.
4. Wonderwall - Oasis
To me, everything I've heard from Oasis is generic and average, and helps remind me that artists like Metallica, Pantera and U2 were truly the biggest bands of the 1990's. (Crap, Nirvana too I guess) But I felt like I needed to feed someone out there after stuff by Opeth and Manson, so here, does this suffice? If not, take the fact that I enjoyed the video here as a consolation.
5. Instant Karma - John Lennon
Karma just knocked O.J. Simpson in the face recently -- wonder if he saw that coming. All in all, we all shine on, while The Juice looks like he'll get his squeezed in the slammer for the next 15 or so years. Lame joke, I know. It's past midnight, gimme a break!
Showing posts with label The Videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Videos. Show all posts
Monday, December 8, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Videos, Volume V
In case you've forgotten, there's actually more than one writer on this blog. I'm here now. But everyone else... I attribute their absence to simultaneous prolonged writer's block. Here's a new The Videos... fresh from the oven, hot off the presses, whatever metaphor you prefer.
1. "Race for the Prize" - The Flaming Lips
I recently downloaded The Soft Bulletin. Being a Flaming Lips album, it is, needless to say, a thoroughly creative collection of songs. Here's the opener.
2. "Hold On" - John Lennon
From the timeless John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album, "Hold On" is a relaxed track featuring an inexplicable impersonation of the Cookie Monster. Listen at 1:08. Not that you'll need to focus to hear it. It's pretty obvious.
3. "I've Seen Enough" - Cold War Kids
I was really into Cold War Kids' first album, Robbers & Cowards. I eagerly anticipated their next release, Loyalty to Loyalty which came out last September. Unfortunately, I was utterly disappointed by their sophomore effort. It's like they lost the desire to be a "rock" band, and instead, relied on Nathan Willett's vocals with a little guitar and snare to back him up (Booooo!). Robbers & Cowards was good because it had full instrumentation, and actually had some rockin' tracks. I have no idea why they abandoned that success. This song, though its title expresses my frustration with Loyalty to Loyalty, is also one of the bright spots of the album.
4. "Nancy the Tavern Wench" - Alestorm
Pirate metal. Kind of cool if you're in a swashbuckling mood, or if you want to be in one.
5. "Blood Red Summer" - Coheed and Cambria
I think the coolest thing about this song is the low-pitched guitar (I don't think it's the bass, but it could be) in the background. It's almost imperceptible at times, but it's always there, moving up and down with the chord changes. And as with most Coheed and Cambria songs, the chorus and vocals are great. "Wa-oh! Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!"
1. "Race for the Prize" - The Flaming Lips
I recently downloaded The Soft Bulletin. Being a Flaming Lips album, it is, needless to say, a thoroughly creative collection of songs. Here's the opener.
2. "Hold On" - John Lennon
From the timeless John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album, "Hold On" is a relaxed track featuring an inexplicable impersonation of the Cookie Monster. Listen at 1:08. Not that you'll need to focus to hear it. It's pretty obvious.
3. "I've Seen Enough" - Cold War Kids
I was really into Cold War Kids' first album, Robbers & Cowards. I eagerly anticipated their next release, Loyalty to Loyalty which came out last September. Unfortunately, I was utterly disappointed by their sophomore effort. It's like they lost the desire to be a "rock" band, and instead, relied on Nathan Willett's vocals with a little guitar and snare to back him up (Booooo!). Robbers & Cowards was good because it had full instrumentation, and actually had some rockin' tracks. I have no idea why they abandoned that success. This song, though its title expresses my frustration with Loyalty to Loyalty, is also one of the bright spots of the album.
4. "Nancy the Tavern Wench" - Alestorm
Pirate metal. Kind of cool if you're in a swashbuckling mood, or if you want to be in one.
5. "Blood Red Summer" - Coheed and Cambria
I think the coolest thing about this song is the low-pitched guitar (I don't think it's the bass, but it could be) in the background. It's almost imperceptible at times, but it's always there, moving up and down with the chord changes. And as with most Coheed and Cambria songs, the chorus and vocals are great. "Wa-oh! Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!"
Sunday, November 2, 2008
11 - 3 - 08: The Videos -- Volume IV
Enjoying your pre-election day day? I am; cannot wait to vote for the first time. In the mean-time, there's Monday Night Football tonight, which will actually feature both Senators at halftime, being interviewed by Boomer, Chris Berman. And then of course, The Videos!
1. Slave New World - Sepultura
I reviewed Sepultura's album Chaos A.D. a bit ago, and this is one of the songs I am addicted to from it. The focus on musicianship rather than speed and more speed is really what hooks me on this album, and the fact that they didnt sacrifice the heaviness of their music makes it all the better. The best example being this one, I'd say.
2. Go - Common
I dont know too much about Common. It's as close to nada as it gets, with the sliver being what seperates it from no clue and barely a clue is that I keep hearing how he's one of the most respected men in the genre today. There's always the Game, Lil Wayne, T.I. and other various rappers, it's hard to find people like Common, a diamond in the rough, much like Eminem or Lupe Fiasco.
3. The W.A.N.D. - The Flaming Lips
If you havent heard this song on TV during commercials yet, you must not watch all that often. I didnt even know it was a FL song, mostly because I had never heard anything by or investigated them before. As always a passion of mine, checking out an album by an artist I have no previous knowledge of is looking like what's next on my to-do list with regards to the Flaming Lips.
4.Vicarious - Tool
2006's 10,000 Days was just one more classic record by an established art rock/progressive metal band, Tool. The opening track, this one, set the stage emphatically, much like "Stinkfist" did for AEnima. This one is a thunderous beast packed into just under ten-minutes of music, and the video really takes off on its own.
5. Summertime - Janis Joplin
Ah, the 60's. A time in United States history I wish I could've been apart of. I'd of loved to have been around in the 70's and more then one-year of the 80's, but the 60's have always been an interesting time to look back on in what was happening in society and musically. This performance is from 1969. It's the instrumentation that really clicks with me here. Joplin's waning, yet consistent vocals are her own, and for that matter, good touch, but the interludes inbetween her parts are great.
All done. Have fun voting for the next President. (or not)
1. Slave New World - Sepultura
I reviewed Sepultura's album Chaos A.D. a bit ago, and this is one of the songs I am addicted to from it. The focus on musicianship rather than speed and more speed is really what hooks me on this album, and the fact that they didnt sacrifice the heaviness of their music makes it all the better. The best example being this one, I'd say.
2. Go - Common
I dont know too much about Common. It's as close to nada as it gets, with the sliver being what seperates it from no clue and barely a clue is that I keep hearing how he's one of the most respected men in the genre today. There's always the Game, Lil Wayne, T.I. and other various rappers, it's hard to find people like Common, a diamond in the rough, much like Eminem or Lupe Fiasco.
3. The W.A.N.D. - The Flaming Lips
If you havent heard this song on TV during commercials yet, you must not watch all that often. I didnt even know it was a FL song, mostly because I had never heard anything by or investigated them before. As always a passion of mine, checking out an album by an artist I have no previous knowledge of is looking like what's next on my to-do list with regards to the Flaming Lips.
4.Vicarious - Tool
2006's 10,000 Days was just one more classic record by an established art rock/progressive metal band, Tool. The opening track, this one, set the stage emphatically, much like "Stinkfist" did for AEnima. This one is a thunderous beast packed into just under ten-minutes of music, and the video really takes off on its own.
5. Summertime - Janis Joplin
Ah, the 60's. A time in United States history I wish I could've been apart of. I'd of loved to have been around in the 70's and more then one-year of the 80's, but the 60's have always been an interesting time to look back on in what was happening in society and musically. This performance is from 1969. It's the instrumentation that really clicks with me here. Joplin's waning, yet consistent vocals are her own, and for that matter, good touch, but the interludes inbetween her parts are great.
All done. Have fun voting for the next President. (or not)
Friday, October 24, 2008
DRK Presents: The Videos -- Volume III
Oh, happy day -- The Videos is back! Out of commission for a few weeks now, it's been a semi-long time coming for the next installment. The last one was done by I, and it is yet again being undertaken by myself. Hope you enjoy.
1. Grounds For Divorce - Elbow
I dont know about you, but the the bass and grooving underbelly sound of the guitar made in this song is an amazing hook and bar-none, one of the most intoxicating sounds I've ever come across in any piece of music. In just 3-1/2 minutes of work, Elbow manages to capture your attention for the remainder of the album, The Seldom Seen Kid.
2. Silent Scream - Slayer
Like the album, Chaos A.D. of which I featured yesterday in here, the album South of Heaven is another metal record I'm addicted to lately. The way the two-opening tracks mesh together and start the album off is what made Headbanger's Ball a necessity -- you just couldnt waste such music by not putting it on TV. This live performance is a recent one, and pretty good considering the fact that Tom Araya looks like a coked up caveman and sounds like one too at this point in his life and career as a musician.
3. Strugglin' - K'naan
I caught wind of K'naan's album The Dusty Foot Philosopher a few weeks ago, and I must say I enjoyed it, even for a guy who's all about rock n' roll from the 60's to somewhat today. His vocals sound a bit strange, but so do Phil Anselmo's, so it works out for me in the end.
4. Wax Simulacra - The Mars Volta
Holy sweet Jesus, these guys are flawless live. Oh how I wish I could see a concert by them. This is a performance off Letterman from back in January, which at the time was in celebration of their fourth album, The Bedlam in Goliath. (I loved it when the TBS crew quoted it by saying "There's bedlam in Beantown, tonight!" after the result of Game 5; or maybe they werent, who knows) There's a fellow writer on this staff that is entirely obsessed with these guys, and I hope he'll make an appearance soon. I assure you, though, if he doesnt, his buddy will.
5. School - Supertramp
Strange name, awesome band. The album, Crime of the Century, has gotta be one of my favorite albums, despite the fact that I rarely listen to it. It's sad how underated and under-talked about this band is. Phenomenal performance here.
All done. Time to wash your palate.
1. Grounds For Divorce - Elbow
I dont know about you, but the the bass and grooving underbelly sound of the guitar made in this song is an amazing hook and bar-none, one of the most intoxicating sounds I've ever come across in any piece of music. In just 3-1/2 minutes of work, Elbow manages to capture your attention for the remainder of the album, The Seldom Seen Kid.
2. Silent Scream - Slayer
Like the album, Chaos A.D. of which I featured yesterday in here, the album South of Heaven is another metal record I'm addicted to lately. The way the two-opening tracks mesh together and start the album off is what made Headbanger's Ball a necessity -- you just couldnt waste such music by not putting it on TV. This live performance is a recent one, and pretty good considering the fact that Tom Araya looks like a coked up caveman and sounds like one too at this point in his life and career as a musician.
3. Strugglin' - K'naan
I caught wind of K'naan's album The Dusty Foot Philosopher a few weeks ago, and I must say I enjoyed it, even for a guy who's all about rock n' roll from the 60's to somewhat today. His vocals sound a bit strange, but so do Phil Anselmo's, so it works out for me in the end.
4. Wax Simulacra - The Mars Volta
Holy sweet Jesus, these guys are flawless live. Oh how I wish I could see a concert by them. This is a performance off Letterman from back in January, which at the time was in celebration of their fourth album, The Bedlam in Goliath. (I loved it when the TBS crew quoted it by saying "There's bedlam in Beantown, tonight!" after the result of Game 5; or maybe they werent, who knows) There's a fellow writer on this staff that is entirely obsessed with these guys, and I hope he'll make an appearance soon. I assure you, though, if he doesnt, his buddy will.
5. School - Supertramp
Strange name, awesome band. The album, Crime of the Century, has gotta be one of my favorite albums, despite the fact that I rarely listen to it. It's sad how underated and under-talked about this band is. Phenomenal performance here.
All done. Time to wash your palate.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
The Videos, Volume 1
A regular feature we'll have here at Dogs, Rhymes, and Karma is "The Videos." As the name implies, we'll post some videos of songs we like. Maybe they'll be old (or new) favorites, or maybe they'll be a forgotten track that deserves a second listen. Either way, just click and listen.
Off we go...
1. "Peace Frog" - The Doors
The funky intro is immortal. I like to listen to this song just to hear those first few seconds. The spoken part in the middle is very mysterious, even haunting. It tells a story from Jim Morrison's early childhood, when he witnessed a car crash on a desert road that scattered bleeding Indians across the highway.
2. "And Your Bird Can Sing" - The Beatles
The Beatles let loose in this song. Well, I guess "let loose" isn't the right term. Though the guitar is the driving force, and a dominant one, there's still a very specific structure to it, as there is with most Beatles music up until around 1967-68. If you're looking for an example of The Beatles' fantastic harmonies, here it is.
3. "Starlight" - Muse
You want newer rock? Here you go. I haven't delved very deep into Muse yet. I've listened through Black Holes & Revelations a couple times, but that's it. Lots of great tracks... "Take a Bow," "Supermassive Black Hole," and "Knights of Cydonia" are three of my favorites. Then there's this track. Matthew Bellamy's voice is incredibly versatile, as are the epic synthesizers (keyboards? I think they're synths) in the second half of the song. I'm interested in seeing what else Muse has to offer, but I've heard that BH & R is different from all of their other stuff. However, I've also heard that the real Paul McCartney is dead. So you never know who you can believe.
4. "Reason Is Treason" - Kasabian
(Note: the band's music videos for "Reason Is Treason" on YouTube use the hidden remix at the end of the album. I prefer the original version, which I could not find on the site. So, here's a great live rendition.)
My brother was the one who introduced me to Kasabian. I had heard "Club Foot" and "L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)" before, but I had never known the name of the band. Their self-titled debut album has track after track of great tunes. Because of the driving beats, some might categorize it as dance music. The vocals are nothing outstanding, but they don't have to be. "Reason Is Treason" is a great track.
5. "Bring It on Home" - Led Zeppelin
One of my absolute favorites from my favorite band. I love how the dreary, rumbling beginning erupts into a classic Zeppelin riff. This song is almost like the difference between between instant and delayed gratification. You can't truly enjoy that amazing riff unless you wait through the slow start, which actually is pretty fun to listen to as well.
Well, that's all for now.
Off we go...
1. "Peace Frog" - The Doors
The funky intro is immortal. I like to listen to this song just to hear those first few seconds. The spoken part in the middle is very mysterious, even haunting. It tells a story from Jim Morrison's early childhood, when he witnessed a car crash on a desert road that scattered bleeding Indians across the highway.
2. "And Your Bird Can Sing" - The Beatles
The Beatles let loose in this song. Well, I guess "let loose" isn't the right term. Though the guitar is the driving force, and a dominant one, there's still a very specific structure to it, as there is with most Beatles music up until around 1967-68. If you're looking for an example of The Beatles' fantastic harmonies, here it is.
3. "Starlight" - Muse
You want newer rock? Here you go. I haven't delved very deep into Muse yet. I've listened through Black Holes & Revelations a couple times, but that's it. Lots of great tracks... "Take a Bow," "Supermassive Black Hole," and "Knights of Cydonia" are three of my favorites. Then there's this track. Matthew Bellamy's voice is incredibly versatile, as are the epic synthesizers (keyboards? I think they're synths) in the second half of the song. I'm interested in seeing what else Muse has to offer, but I've heard that BH & R is different from all of their other stuff. However, I've also heard that the real Paul McCartney is dead. So you never know who you can believe.
4. "Reason Is Treason" - Kasabian
(Note: the band's music videos for "Reason Is Treason" on YouTube use the hidden remix at the end of the album. I prefer the original version, which I could not find on the site. So, here's a great live rendition.)
My brother was the one who introduced me to Kasabian. I had heard "Club Foot" and "L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)" before, but I had never known the name of the band. Their self-titled debut album has track after track of great tunes. Because of the driving beats, some might categorize it as dance music. The vocals are nothing outstanding, but they don't have to be. "Reason Is Treason" is a great track.
5. "Bring It on Home" - Led Zeppelin
One of my absolute favorites from my favorite band. I love how the dreary, rumbling beginning erupts into a classic Zeppelin riff. This song is almost like the difference between between instant and delayed gratification. You can't truly enjoy that amazing riff unless you wait through the slow start, which actually is pretty fun to listen to as well.
Well, that's all for now.
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