YTSEJAM Digest 2382
Today's Topics:
1) Maiden, Helloween, & Anathema
by MTeiper@aol.com
2) Re: prog music quiz (kinda long)
by cluesump@sirius.com
3) Prog vs. sympho
by Peter Geerts <peter@wina.student.kuleuven.ac.be>
4) King Diamond....
by "Carlo D'Angelo" <helstar@earthlink.net>
5) Re: _what_ is progressive rock?
by Carlos Alfaro <calfaro@caribe.net>
6) The fix boot controversy.
by Jeremy Kube <j-kube@nh.ultranet.com>
7) Prog quiz
by Steve Zebrowski <szebro1@gl.umbc.edu>
8) Re: YTSEJAM digest 2381
by strategy@45150.com (Jeff Keifling)
9) Re: YTSEJAM digest 2381
by strategy@45150.com (Jeff Keifling)
10) Indoor beach party
by Brian Jones <bjones@wheatonma.edu>
11) One hell of a spring break
by The Digital Man <cmerlo@cs.uvm.edu>
12) a couple thingz
by curth@execpc.com
13) Re: _what_ is progressive rock?
by Syrinx <syrinx@dreamt.org>
14) Interesting commentary
by Michael Kizer <mkizer@goodnet.com>
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 15:29:58 -0500 (EST)
From: MTeiper@aol.com
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Maiden, Helloween, & Anathema
Message-ID: <970323152957_478777927@emout19.mail.aol.com>
Hi Gang -
I want to clarify some issues regarding my recent Maiden post. I'm not
saying that I dislike Blaze their vocalist - I, also, really enjoy the
X-Factor album. Maiden have always been one of my top bands! (It used to be
Metallica #1, Maiden #2... that is, until I heard DT!!! %-) ) I think
Blaze is a very good vocalist, even if he isn't as operatic as Bruce was. I
really love every Maiden album... but, I must admit I am disappointed that
the band chose Blaze over Michael Kiske, whom they apparently auditioned. As
much as I like Blaze, I perfer Kiske's voice any day. My griping was more
about what could have been, not in any way ragging on the current status of
Maiden which, judging by their latest album, is still alive and well!
And yes, I do very much enjoy Helloween's "Chameleon". (I think I made a
fellow jammer bust a nut by mentioning this album in my previous post!) I
think about half the album really doesn't do a whole lot for me, but the
other half IMHO is some of the best Helloween EVER (i.e. First Time, Giants,
I Believe, etc.). Great stuff... I still can't get used to Andi Deris,
though. Just doesn't do much for me, ya know? BTW, does anyone know the
circumstances regarding Kiske's departure? Was he booted or was it
voluntary?
Finally, I am currently listening to the latest from Anathema: "Eternity".
All I can say is... WOW!!! Their music is very hard to describe... kinda
proggy, very heavy, very emotional. They make great use of keys in almost
every song. They even do a great cover of Pink Floyd's "Hope" (not that big
of a Floyd fan, so I haven't heard the original... but this sure sounds
cool!) . I highly recommend this album at all costs. If there are any
jammers who can offer a better review of the disc, I'd be interested in
seeing it. I suck at describing music... I just know if I like it or don't.
And I definitely LOVE this one. That's all for now, duderz. Buh-Bye!
- Matt T.
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 13:29:34 -0700
From: cluesump@sirius.com
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Re: prog music quiz (kinda long)
Message-ID: <v01520d03af5b42af8050@[205.134.227.40]>
Regarding the messages of Jazzmin Belle Sommers <jazzmin@ou.edu>;
This is a very good question you know.
Of the following groups, explain why/not each should be listed as
progressive music.
1. Camel
= This band absolutely should be called a progressive rock band but in the
soft side. Camel is very good very complex for their early works, such as,
Mirage, The snow goose (very great concept album), Moonmadness, Rain
dances, Nude.....but I can see your house from here is a weak album IMHO.
Nowadays, Camel does not too complex, but their music is beautiful, for
example, a concept album of "Harbour of tears", I love this album even
though it lacks of complex sound.
And the playing of Andy Latimer should be said that it's pure, more emotion
for prog guitar sound.
I saw Camel this tour on March 9 in SF, very very impressive show.
2. Tangerine Dream (specify year and members)
= for TD, I think they sound progressive only their early stuff like Alpha
Centuri......till Cyclone, but not for the soudtrack albums even thought
"Tyger" is beautiful. I might add TD to soft ambient and electronic rock
band for these days, but not that kind of ambient like Nurse With Wound or
Current 93.
TD put out a bunch o albums these days, can't have all of them.
3. Pink Floyd (specify line-up and era)
= Wow, you mentioned my fav band, I'm doing my thesis project in the Pink
Floyd topic, it's 3D animation project on SGI.
For PF, I will devide to 4 eras,
- First era, psychedelic rock (the piper..., saucerful of secrets, more ,
ummagumma). This is real psychedelic in Barrett era. They first album is a
combination of blues rock with some psychedelic sound.
- Second era, space rock or ambient (atom heart mother, Meddle, Obscured by
clouds), the music of this period is kinda cross over to the first era, but
Meddle is very strong for space rock on echoes song.
- Third era, progressive rock (Dark side of the moon, wish you were here,
animals (my fav album), the wall...till the final cut). This might be
called "roger Waters period", he had a very strong influence on the music
and Gilmour also influenced on the music as well. This period I call it
"progressive" because they did concept albums and their music was very
obvious and creative.
- Fourth era (progressive pop or you can called it easy listening from
Floyd), this period starts with thr three of them (the new PF) on Momentary
lapse of reason...till The Division Bell. I'm not going to mention the
compilation or live or soundtrack albums by PF because those albums were
released for other reasons.
This period PF still does the quality music, but not that progressive if
you compare to their early work, but listening ot "Sorrow" or some songs on
Momentary lapse...I can tell it's still prog but not so serious.
4. U2
= For U2, I do not call the mas a progressive rock band, no they are not.
If you see it from Boy, October, War till Under a blood red sky albums, U2
is a plain rock band with nice vocals. They start to change their sound
since The Unforgettable Fire, The Jushua Tree, Achtung Baby till Zooropa
because of the influences fromBrian Eno, Flood (I like his sound, very
unique, I can tell this or that album has Flood although I don't see the
details on the cover), Danial Lanois or even Steve Lilly white. In my
opinion, U2 got better than their early albums for the second change of
their sound. BUT one thing, I still can't stand "POP", this album is kinda
weak and boring. It's good that U2 tried to change or develope their music,
but I just feel it's very boring. I still like U2, and I will go to seee
their concert on POPMART tour at the Oakland Stadium on June 18.
5. INXS
= Eh....I do not call INXS as a prog band, not anymore. It's just a plain
rock band, I have no opinion on them. I saw their concert once, and did not
like it. I'm not their fan, sorry about that.
6. The Police/Sting
= aha...The Police, no not a prog band, but their music is good, especially
the guitar works of Andy Summers, very good, and Copeland'd drumming is
good, but I do not like Sting's voice. He has a unique voice, but I just do
not like it.
Police is good since Outlandos D'Amour, Regatta de Blance, Zenyatta....till
synchronicity. I prefor the solo works by Andy Summers better, and some
albums by Summers and Robert Fripp, his experimental guitar works are also
worth listening.
7. Alan Parsons Project
= APP is a prog band with Tales of Mystery & Imagination, I robot until
Pyramid, but after that it's just plain rock music. I do not want to
mention all soundtracks that Parsons did.
8. The Moody Blues
= Hmm. This band is prog in terms of soft prog, such as Supertramp, Kansas
or Saga. In my humble opinion, I do not like The Moody Nlues's music
because it's too slow and I get bored sometimes. Just my opinion.
And yes, none of these bands should be called progressive metal.
Regards,
AE
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 22:27:02 +0100 (MET)
From: Peter Geerts <peter@wina.student.kuleuven.ac.be>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Prog vs. sympho
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.95.970323222122.8605A-100000@www.wina.student.kuleuven.ac.be>
Ok, 'KorgX3' wrote somtehing about Pink Floyd beingSymphonic Rock and not
Progressive. Just to clear things up: what's the difference? I live in
Belgium and we have just one word which is, translated, 'symphonic Rock'.
When i set foot on the internet, I found that most english-speakers use
the word 'progressive' instead, so i thought that the two meant the same.
So could someone PLEASE explain me the difference (KorgX3, you didn't make
yourself clear on that one, I'm afraid...
Peter
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peter@wina.student.kuleuven.ac.be
peter.geerts@student.kuleuven.ac.be
Mathematics student at the university of Leuven
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:05:15 -0500
From: "Carlo D'Angelo" <helstar@earthlink.net>
To: Ytsejam <ytsejam@ax.com>
Subject: King Diamond....
Message-ID: <3335A91B.56D7@earthlink.net>
> Yesterday, March 22nd, I saw King Diamond and Mercyful Fate in concert. It was
> an amazing night, complete with interview and signing session, the works.
WHAT!?!?? I had no idea they would attempt a show like this due the
strain on his voice. Can you PLEASE tell us more about the show
setlists etc... I hope he played lots of "Abigail" and "Them" material
because his latest "The Graveyard" is so boring and simple compared to
the grace and complexity of his older stuff. Andy LaRoque's solos on
those are just so fluid and beautiful..AHHH. I miss that sound. Please
let me know how the concert was because the states will probably NEVER
see a show like this.
Also, did anyone else besides me go absolutely ape-shit when they saw
that post about FATES WARNING headlining a European show with ELEGY and
CONCEPTION....shitfuckshitfuckshitfuckshitfuck..I'm moving to Germany
tomorrow!
cheers,
Carlo
--
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__| |__
"When you know that your time is close at hand |__ __|
maybe then you'll begin to understand | |
Life down here is just a strange illusion." | |
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--IRON MAIDEN (Hallowed Be Thy Name)
"Neo-classical, progressive, melodic metal"
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 18:03:00 -0500
From: Carlos Alfaro <calfaro@caribe.net>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Re: _what_ is progressive rock?
Message-ID: <3335B6A4.6C51@caribe.net>
Syrinx wrote:
>
> since there's all this talk about "what is prog" i thought some of you
> might appreciate this.
>
> >How exactly do you define progressive rock?
> 9. Rolling Stone and Phil Collins would both rather burn alive than hear
> this group's latest album.
>
i found that las bit (phil collins) kinda funny...since isnt genesis
considered prog?
"At the edge of chaos, unexpected outcomes occur.
The risk to survival is severe."
Ian Malcolm
http://premium.caribe.net/~calfaro
mailto:calfaro@caribe.net mailto:ytsekurt@geocities.com
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:18:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Jeremy Kube <j-kube@nh.ultranet.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: The fix boot controversy.
Message-ID: <199703232218.RAA07569@hammurabi.nh.ultra.net>
I have to state my opinion on the fix tape controversy. I have
looked back over my past jams and have read all of the opinions dealing with
the fix boots.
I read (in song form) that skadz said that there was to be no fix
boot trading on the jam. Why? I never actually saw his post stating as
such. If you have the post, please send it to me. I really am interested
in reading it. I am the guy who is interested in putting the fix
boot on disk for distribution to friends and fellow ytsejammers for the cost
of manufacture and cost of remaster and postage.
It is not against the law to possess bootlegs. It is however,
illegal to sell bootlegs. I have no such plan, my ambition is not to make a
quick buck, but to offer a "fix" for the LONG awaited album. I DO NOT plan
on making a mass distribution of the fix boot. I do plan on doing exactly
what I stated above.
I am not some idiot who wants to piss off all of the people on the
jam. I am however, someone who wants to give you a great copy of a great
concert with great new music (new music that you will get on the new album
if it ever comes out.) They should call the new album "Await" or "Awaited".
If you catch my drift. Please respect my opinion. It will be a great CD
(at hopefully) a great price. Skadz, no disrespect. Good day, J
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:24:19 -0500 (EST)
From: Steve Zebrowski <szebro1@gl.umbc.edu>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Prog quiz
Message-ID: <199703232224.RAA07425@umbc10.umbc.edu>
> Of the following groups, explain why/not each should be listed as
> progressive music.
Oh, that's easy...
> 1. Camel
No, because they have a stupid name.
> 2. Tangerine Dream (specify year and members)
No, because they have a stupid name.
> 3. Pink Floyd (specify line-up and era)
No, because I can't listen for more that 30 seconds without falling
asleep.
> 4. U2
No, because they suck. Listen to Discotheque.
> 5. INXS
No, because they suck. Listen to anything of theirs.
> 6. The Police/Sting
Yes, because I said so.
> 7. Alan Parsons Project
Who?
> 8. The Moody Blues
No. see Pink Floyd.
> (Anything to kill the Fix-or-DT (delirium tremens) discussions!)
Ain't that the truth...
<The above comments were made sarcastically...well, some of them.>
> character represented in the lyrics. I've always love PF because of
> the way they can capture a feeling in their music. Gilmour may not
> be the most proficient guitar player out there, but personally I
> think he is the most emotive.
Enh. I get tired of hearing people rave about Gilmour. Yes, he always
solos to suit the song, but I have never heard anything terribly emotive
in his playing. How can playing slowly be so emotive when it is the upper
limit of your technique? The truly emotive player should be able to play
slowly <as well as know WHEN to do so> then push it over the edge with
some all-out shred. I am not, however, a fan of playing slowly for the
sake of playing slowly, just as Yngwie always says, "I would never play
something fast JUST for the sake of playing it fast." Say some floyd
music called for a rippin', shreddin' solo. They're SOL. I don't know
how many times I have to say this, but SLOW does not = EMOTIVE.
Steve Z
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:33:10 -0500
From: strategy@45150.com (Jeff Keifling)
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 2381
Message-ID: <v01530500af5b5fe9d0e1@[207.79.6.153]>
>Of the following groups, explain why/not each should be listed as
>progressive music.
>1. Camel
Rule #1...No groups named after cigarettes.
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:42:08 -0500
From: strategy@45150.com (Jeff Keifling)
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 2381
Message-ID: <v01530502af5b611c190a@[207.79.6.169]>
>I noticed that, remarkably, that my right wrist had almost completely stopped
>aching. I could flex it again.
> A miracle?
This happened to me about a month ago. (No, not meeting King Diamond) but a
sprained / strained wrist that hurt so bad I couldn't turn a doorknob. It
just went away after awhile. Not sure what or why.
What's up with KD's occult background? Is there devils in my stereo
speakers when I play "The Eye"?
J.Keifling
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 18:22:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Brian Jones <bjones@wheatonma.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <ytsejam@ax.com>
Subject: Indoor beach party
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.95.970323182131.9511B-100000@tempest.wheatonma.edu>
Any other MA jammers going to the WAAF Indoor beach party on
friday? Just wondering. Korn's playing.
BJ
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 18:26:48 -0500 (EST)
From: The Digital Man <cmerlo@cs.uvm.edu>
To: "Ytse Fuckin' Jam" <ytsejam@ax.com>
Subject: One hell of a spring break
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9703231833.A14038-0100000@griffin.emba.uvm.edu>
Hey, folks. I just got back to Vermont after a really cool spring break,
and I thought I'd let you all know just how nifty it was.
First of all, last Saturday, Syrinx and I went to see Finneus Gauge in
Baltimore. Good Ged, these guys smoke. Truly outstanding. FG has just
about every quality I like about Echolyn and more. The lyrics, from what
I can tell, are quite different. In my own less-than-enlightened
opinion, it seems that FG's lyrics are far more based on real life
experiences than echolyn's were. Echolyn seemed a bit more... I don't
know, literary to me. FG's far more down to earth. Not better, not
worse, just different.
Musically, they kick ass. One of the tightest bands I've ever seen
live. And they do some crazy shit. Time changes to leave you dizzy.
Every member of the band shines as a unit as well as part of the whole.
FG will be dangerous. They promise that they'll be done recording soon -
when they are, go get it. If you liked echolyn, you'll love FG.
OK, second order of business: Heather, Rachel, and the rest of the LI
crew: I'm sorry I never got in touch with anyone while I was home. I
lost all the phone numbers I had (damned washing machine is so
efficient!), and Mom's modem and answering machine were both out of
commission all week. :( We'll have to try getting together again
sometime soon.
Next topic: You'll all be pleased to know that I have been accepted at
my school of choice for a Ph.D. program. I'm about 90% sure at this
point that come September, I'll be attending the College of William and
Mary in Williamsburg, VA. You crazy jammers in the area get in touch
with me.
I heard Angra in Syrinx's car. First impression: They're very good at
what they do, but Dream Theater's better at it. I also heard my first
taste of Anglagard. These guys are good. I can't say more, cause I
didn't listen to much, but I plan on buying some soon.
I'm slowly catching up on the 35 jams I didn't read this week. Looks
like fun so far. Do these flame wars go on all week, or should I bother
to finish reading?
Damn, it's cold out up here. Can't wait to get to Virginia.
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 17:38:53 -0600 (CST)
From: curth@execpc.com
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: a couple thingz
Message-ID: <199703232338.RAA09011@mail.execpc.com>
Hi all!
Just thought I'd address two issues (as if anyone really cared for my
opinion).
On the topic of Iron Maiden:
I'm one of those who feels that Maiden went down hill after Adrian left -
there's a couple tunes on each of their last 3 studio albums that are okay,
but to me, it sounds like Steve is running out of ideas for writing songs. It
seems like a lot of the new stuff is rehashed from the last album and/or has
the same format: cool mellow opening (lasting 30 seconds to 1 minute) - then
it kicks into a heavy generic song that is not happening. To me, the key is
for Harris to enhance his songwriting skills - perhaps get someone like Peter
Collins to produce and to help out with their sound *and* their songwriting.
Am I the only one who feels this way?? I think Andre Matos would've been a
great asset to IM especially with his song writing ability. And for those who
say that Harris only wanted a British singer, is it not true that James LaBrie
was approached about singing for Maiden?
One other thing about Maiden - I just got the Best of the Beast 2 CD set and
the Virus CD single - both having ultra old Maiden recordings (Soundhouse
Tapes, Metal for Muthas) - are there any other really old Maiden tracks
floating around? Was any sort of best of released for them in the UK (perhaps
a 4CD set since I know they're still popular over there)?
On the topic of great gigs:
Besides the obvious Rush, DT and QR gigs, one other one that blow my mind is
the last Extreme show that was played in Milwaukee - it had a lot of energy,
they played a couple songs off of the first album *and* their new drummer was
absolutely phenominal. The best of the three Extreme shows I've seen (and
mind you, I don't like Waiting for the Punchline). Funny fact - I saw Extreme
open for Cinderella and...David Lee Roth back in '91 - kinda ironic, huh (BTW,
Extreme blew away both Cinderella and DLR at that show)?
>Ben Laussade isn't wearing any pants.
No wonder - the guy lives in Vegas!! :P
Scott Hansen
curth@execpc.com
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 18:24:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Syrinx <syrinx@dreamt.org>
To: Carlos Alfaro <calfaro@caribe.net>
Subject: Re: _what_ is progressive rock?
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.3.91.970323182408.6265B-100000@astro.ocis.temple.edu>
> > since there's all this talk about "what is prog" i thought some of you
> > might appreciate this.
> >
> > >How exactly do you define progressive rock?
>
> > 9. Rolling Stone and Phil Collins would both rather burn alive than hear
> > this group's latest album.
> >
>
> i found that las bit (phil collins) kinda funny...since isnt genesis
> considered prog?
that was the point, there mortimer.
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"..666 is no longer alone.
he's getting out the marrow in your backbone,
and the seven trumpets blowing sweet rock and roll
gonna blow right down inside your soul.
pythagoras with the looking-glass, reflect the full moon.
in blood, he's writing the lyrics to a brand new tune.."
* * * * * * * * * *
mike ostrich e-mail: syrinx@dreamt.org / syrinx@mindspring.com
erotomania: http://www.mindspring.com/~syrinx/
offical lemur voice homepage:
http://www.mindspring.com/~syrinx/lemur-lemur-main.htm
(c) 1997 Happy Fun Ball, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 18:32:42 -0700
From: Michael Kizer <mkizer@goodnet.com>
To: ytsejam@ax.com
Subject: Interesting commentary
Message-ID: <3335D9BA.2550@goodnet.com>
Hey gang, here's an interesting editorial I found in Canadian Musician
magazine (Thanks, Maria!). I think it rather nicely sums up the state of
the music industry today... Here you go:
FROM THE EDITOR:
SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN
Getting a major label record deal is not only a daunting prospect for
up-and-coming artists today, it's become increasingly tough for
established
acts and well-respected musicians as well. In the past few years, in
both
Canada and the U.S., there's been a lot of 'housecleaning' within the
majors
(I personally hate this industry term - it only serves to further
humiliate
the artists who suddenly get 'dropped' from their labels), leaving many
artists,
including those known and respected the world over, without a home.
Although we're seeing many artists take matters into their own hands
and
release their recordings independently, not every musician wants (or can
handle)
the extra workload. Particularly hard-hit are solo instrumental
artists,
including many literally revered among their peers and those who aspire
to
follow in their footsteps. Among the many talented musicians I've had
the
pleasure of knowing, the examples abound: well-known North American
artists
whose recordings are now only available as Japanese imports - absent
from the
record store shelves in their own countries and available only through
mail
order; artists whose only option is to sign with a foreign-based label
or go it
alone; artists who admit their creativity as a musician is often
compromised by
the necessity of self-promotion, self-distribution, running a label or
what have
you; and, perhaps most disappointing, the decrease in available radio
programming
which would serve to promote these artists to the public. Just how much
specialty programming is going to suffer for yet another 'Classic Hits"
show?
I'm afraid to even guess ...
Who loses here? We all do, because there's something about this
industry and
how it works that has never been entirely fair to the artists it's
supposed to
support - and it can all be reduced to dollar figures. Musical
virtuosity,
musical genius, creative exploration and respect for musical traditions
will
never be reflected in record sales; and those musicians whose music
strives to
meet these lofty ideals of good taste must take a back seat to the
'flavour of
the week'.
As musicians, what we listen to and derive our inspiration from often
falls
outside of the current trend, or what radio and record companies deem
commercially-viable mainstream material. Our sources of information are
more
specialized. We're not afraid to dig to find the diamonds, and we have
the
benefit of something that most of the general listening public has not -
a network
of like-minded musicians who share their musical discoveries with us,
turning us
on to music and musicians we might otherwise never find out about. In
the realm
of the musician, word-of-mouth - not chart position or a barrage of
record company
promotion - determines what's worth checking out.
We are an elitist segment of society, because for us, music provides
much more
than just entertainment - it educates us and plants the seeds of
inspiration which
force us to react by creating music of our own. It is our livelihood,
our vocation,
our passion. It affects us differently, and on many more levels, than
the average
music consumer. Having said all this, my appeal to you this issue, dear
reader, is
a simple one: As often as is possible, make others aware of a musician
you enjoy
who is somewhat 'obscure'. If even one of them is prompted to go out
and purchase
that artist's music, you have given two people a great gift - and I
think that
honouring a favourite musician with a new fan is the most generous and
noble way you
could thank them for making the music you love to listen to.
I thank my lucky stars for an old friend, J.H., who, when I was in my
mid-teens,
turned me on to Steve Morse, Frank Gambole and Albert Lee; or J.R., who
introduced
me to the music of Pat Metheny - and although these artists may not be
your cup of
tea, I cannot imagine a life without them.
Record sales propel this industry, but the big money eludes the
majority of
musicians. Most of us will never have success on the scale of the
Rolling Stones
or Michael Jackson - heck, most of us may never have a gold record! If
you stop
for a minute to wonder how many of us abandoned musical careers for a
and reasonable
income, you'll see why we all need to spread the word in help each other
survive.
Silence is not golden when it comes to music.
Peace,
Shauna Kennedy, Managing Editor
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So go forth and spread the word about all of the great and obscure
musicians that we often discuss on the Jam...
~Mike
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