Thursday, August 13, 2009
RIP
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Tied down with that song..
No other songs play on the deck, and I would keep on playing the song again and again, the whole, day, and may be for a week. Here are some of them. Not in any particular order.
Since my childhood, my taste in music has changed a lot, so don't be surprised when you see Michael Jackson and Blue oyster cult together.
I am not listing the songs in any particular order, nor am i putting these in my all time favourites.
.Dangerous (Michael Jackson)
.Another day in paradise (Phill Collins)
.I want you (Savage Garden)
.Afraid to shoot strangers (Iron Maiden)
.Dont fear the reaper (Blue Oyster cult)
.Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
.Creeping Death (Metallica)
.Hole in my soul (Aerosmith)
.The severed Garden (Jim Morrison)
.The man who sold the world (David Bowie)
.The Clansman (Iron Maiden)
.Grow old along with me (Lennon)
.Master of puppets (Metallica)
.Paradise city (G n R)
.Ripple (Grateful Dead)
.Terrapin station (Grateful Dead)
.Bat out of hell (Meat loaf)
.Two out of three (Meat loaf)
.Coming back to life (Pink Floyd)
.My sarah (Thin lizzy)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Review - Ripple (Grateful dead)
Overall: 8/10
Lyrics: 7/10
Style: Country/folk
Album: American Beauty
Released: 1970
Band: The grateful Dead
Written by: Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter
"There is a road, no simple highway,
Between the dawn and the dark of night,
And if you go no one may follow,
That path is for your steps alone."
Cant say this song was all about inspiration. This song may not feature in all time hits of different music critics. But beyond doubt, the song is one of the most beautiful ones i have heard. The lyrics has a spiritual cut into it ("spiritual" doesn't read religion as many of my friends know I don't follow any religion) The song does justice to Hunters song writing capabilities, and turned out to be the best ones in the Album along with "friend of a devil" and the like of "truckin."
The song is crafted as a country- folk song. The song shows the Dead at their creative high, with balanced notes and a well managed composition. This one is one of them songs - the songs I like to hear when I need to have that "peaceful easy feeling."
Here goes the Lyrics:
If my words did glow with the gold of sunshineFor some of the song facts, visit:
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung,
Would you hear my voice come thru the music,
Would you hold it near as it were your own?
It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken,
Perhaps they're better left unsung.
I don't know, don't really care
Let there be songs to fill the air.
Ripple in still water,
When there is no pebble tossed,
Nor wind to blow.
Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,
If your cup is full may it be again,
Let it be known there is a fountain,
That was not made by the hands of men.
There is a road, no simple highway,
Between the dawn and the dark of night,
And if you go no one may follow,
That path is for your steps alone.
Ripple in still water,
When there is no pebble tossed,
Nor wind to blow.
You who choose to lead must follow,
But if you fall you fall alone,
If you should stand then who's to guide you?
If I knew the way I would take you home.
La dee da da da, La da da da da, Da da da, Da da, Da da da da da
La da da da, La da da, Da da, La da da da, La da, Da da.
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=8078
Comments??
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Classical re union
of course I missed it!!!
In fact, i never knew it!!
I wish i knew it!!
I really wish I knew!!
I damn **&%ing wish i knew!!
Led Zeppelin played again on stage, and I am not there!!
Of course, eventhough I live in a different continent, I would have flown down to UK just to see them live again. As i read through the reviews, and browse the video clipping over and over again, all I have is frustration, and a hope that they will continue, to tour!!
Even though in their sixties, they have not lost their "led Zep" feel - the high pitch cries, the classic posture, and the hallucinating music still flows out. I hate to even think about it.
And the next time, they decide to play, I am going to be there..
come what may!!!
"Dazed and confused" would be the right mood right now!!
Yes, I am planning to buy a stairway to their concerts -o-
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Best rock bands...
No i have not listened to all the bands in the world, nor do i have a music taste similar to yours.. but still i am always willing to have an argument!!
I am also giving the songs i love to listen ...
So here are the bands i like the most.. Chosen from the bands i know!!
1. Pink Floyd
(Shine on you crazy diamond, Wish you were here, Us and them, Time, Wearing the inside out, Anothe brick in the wall, Comfortably numb)
2. Led Zeppelin
(Kashmir, Going to california, Stairway to Heaven, Thank you, Black dog, The song remains the same, ...)
3. The Doors
(LA woman, Break on through, The severed garden, The crystal ship, Indian Sumer, Light my fire..)
4. Bob Dylan
(Things have changed, Like a rolling stone, Times they are a changing, Knocking on the heavens door, Hurricane...)
5. Oasis
(Wonder wall, All around the world, Dont look back in anger, The girl in the dirty shirt, You know what i mean,...)
6. Metallica
(Master of puppets, Whiplash, One, Sanitarium, Creeping death, Disposable heroes, Blackened, Fuel, Orion)
7. Meat Loaf
(Bat out of hell, Two out of three, Rock and roll dream come true, Objects in the rearview mirror...)
8. Nirvana
(Silver, Smells like teen spirit, About a girl, Lithium, Polly, All apologies, Come as you are...)
9. The Beatles
(Yesterday, Come together, Let it be, Imagine(John Lennon), I wanna hold your hand..)
10. Guns 'n' roses
(Dont cry, Sweet child of mine, Estranged(Video version), Paradise city, November rain, Double talking jive)
11. Iron Maiden
( Powerslave, The number of the beast, Different world, Fear of the dark, Flight of Icarus....)
12. Jimi Hendrix
(Purple haze, All along the watch tower, Little wing, Voodoo child...)
13. Black Sabbath (Ozzy)
(N.I.B, Paranoid, Iron man, War pigs, Dreamer, Shot in the dark, Dreamer... )
14. Queen
(Bohemian Rhapsody, We will rock you, We are the champions,...)
15. Aerosmith
(Nine lives, Dream on, Amazing, Angel, Cryin, I dont wanna miss a thing, What it takes, Hole in my soul, Draw the line, Kings and queens.....)
Other bands I love to listen....
Lynard skynard, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Thin lizzy, Megadeth, Morphine, Bob seger, Rob zombie.....
Now, now,.. lets fight again...
Coming up.. best rock albums!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Best Guitarists
After the songs, its time to have a look at the guitarists. No rock/metal song is complete without the guitar, the distorted notes, the hum, the sustain. Heres for you.. my fav guitarists of all time.
1. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Arguments may continue, but I cant think of letting anyone else in the top spot, atleast in my blog. Anyone who loves the good old classic days wont have any other choice for the top spot. His most beautiful, most complex, cutting edge, hallucinating effects are unmatched. Very hard to emulate or simulate, and those who tried have failed miserably.
Songs to listen : Stairway to heaven, Whole Lotta love, Since I've Been loving you, Dazed and Confused (wooow)
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Ritchie Blackmore
4. Joe Satriani
5. Kirk Hammet
6. Van Halen
7. Randy Rhoads
8. Dave Mustaine
9. Eric Clapton
10. Brian May
11. Slash
12. Gilmore
13. Dimebag
14. Mark Knopfler
15. Stevie ray vaughan
Now, now, now
lets argue about it!!!!!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
All time Fav... at the moment
My top hits of all times.. (at the moment)
1. Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
In one word - Majestic.
The track blasts off with incredible power, and delivers a perfect blend of east and west, rock and blue, and mystery.
"All I see turns to brown,
as the sun burns the ground
And my eyes fill with sand,
as I scan this wasted land
Trying to find,
trying to find
where I've been. "
a musical and lyrical masterpiece, a keep-it-always song.
2. Riders on the storm (The Doors)
3. Free Bird (lynard Skynard)
4. Coming Back to life (Pink floyd)
5. Powerslave (Iron Maiden)
6. Things have changed (Bob Dylan)
7. Amazing (Aerosmith)
8. Bat out of Hell (Meat Loaf)
9. Romeo and Juliet (Dire Straits)
10. Imagine (John Lennon)
11. Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)
12. Going to California (Led Zeppelin)
13. Silver (Nirvana)
14. Nine Lives (Aerosmith)
15. Turn the Page (Bob Seger)
16. Estranged (G'n'R)
17. One (Metallica)
18. Wonderwall (Oasis)
19. Smells like teen Spirit (Nirvana)
20. Aqualung (Jethro Tull)
21. Come Together (Beatles)
22. House of the rising sun (The Animals)
23. Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf)
24. The man who sold the world (David Bowie)
25. Crying (Joe Satriani)
