 MUSIC AND
MUSICIANS
So, let's say I DO actually end up on a desert island with
only a handful of CDs (and a solar-powered player) - what would I be
listening to?
In no particular order...........
- Miles Davis
Even on a desert island, this man's voice (his horn)
could inspire you to do great things.
- Gino
Vannelli
Too bad Mr. and Ms. General Public only know the power
pop hit, "I Just Wanna Stop." I am begging you now to listen to this
guy. THE best pipes in the biz. This is not power pop. This is for
musicians, lovers, and thinkers.
- Steve Vai
Dear God.
- Pat Metheny
Pat is my generation's most gifted North American
artist. Turn out the lights and let him take you on an adventure.
- Emerson,
Lake & Palmer
20th Century's greatest keyboardist (Emerson), greatest
drummer (Palmer), and their "sometimes" friend, bassist and lyricist
(Lake). Uneven lyric quality, but whose listening to lyrics?
- Basia
You can't go wrong with a Polish anglophile influenced
by Brazilian rhythms.
- The
Carpenters
Every sound from Karen's lips was perfect. I'm afraid
she understood loneliness better than any other celebrity in history.
- Flim &
The BBs
I know what you're saying - "Who?" Well, trust me on
this one. Go get one of the first 5 CDs on the DMP label, get your
headphones, and prepare to be amazed.
- Sade
The sex groove. Need I say more?
- Ahmad Jamal
Amazing piano - amazing groove - amazing improvisation.
If you like the heavy hand of Dave Brubeck or Keith Emerson, try some
of this.
- Tom Waits
Proof that plans sometimes go awry, and life isn't
always about beauty.
- Ray Charles
Proof that grown men cry.
- Michael
Franks
Just in case I start thinking about a certain girl.
- Paul Winter
Instant atmosphere. Paul is especially gifted at mixing
his soprano sax with the voices of wild animals.
- Marisa Monte
Go to your local Brazilian CD section, and find out for
yourself. Don't be afraid to trade in your Gloria Estefan CDs for
something with some energy.
- Earth, Wind
& Fire
These guys even make a broken heart sound like a happy
place to be.
- Amy Grant
She gives me peace.
- Antonio
Carlos Jobim
The "pen" of bossa nova.
- Asleep At
The Wheel
I know I'm on an island. But I am assuming it will have
a bar and a pool table. And that means there should be some Texas
swing.
- Joni
Mitchell
I am particularly fond of Joni's affairs with jazz.
- Ozark
Mountain Daredevils
The best bluegrass rockers ever. And they have such a
good time doing it.
- Average
White Band
The definition of "groove."
- Alice Cooper
Some classic hard rock from Alice's early catalog, when
his arrangements and unique style were more important.
- Michael
Martin Murphy
MMM's music captures the spirit of Native America, Taos
and the Rockies.
- Pink Floyd
Soundtracks for moods.
- James Taylor
An original. James is consistently fresh as a
songwriter, has an impeccable delivery, and his unique guitar style has
been underrated for too long.
- Aerosmith
A little something to sink your teeth into on that
quiet, little desert island. Steven Tyler has the most enviable voice
in rock......plus he screams real good.
- Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band
Bluegrass? Folk? Rock? Country? A little bit of
everything, and a lot of fun.
- Art
Garfunkel
Well, I had to include Mr. Garfunkel. The "Breakaway"
album belongs to me and The Girl that got away. You want to see me
drift off into another world? No, you don't want to see me like
that...........I'm over her......I'm over her.......I'm over
her........
- Mike
Oldfield
Moving, moody, adventure music. At his best without
lyrics. Mike possesses my favorite guitar tone.......makes me feel like
a seagull.
- Renaissance
Fantastic 70's English Progressive rock........this
time, VERY heavy on the "classical." Lots of "trained" piano work, bass
mixed up front, and vocalist, Annie Haslam sings the moon out of the
sky.
- Led Zeppelin
As if I could leave them out.
This many people are glad they don't have to listen to my
musical choices:
Darren
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