RE: [Harp-L] FUN Music

["Michael D'Aurizio" <mdaurizio@xxxxxxxx>]

Hey Iceman, 

   Give Watermelon Slim And The Workers a listen if you haven't. Slim is a great lyricist, song writer. A decent harp player, and also a member of M.E.N.S.A. He has led a very colorful life and it is reflected in his music. My personal favorite disc of his, is his first one he did with a band. He has done some acoustic records I haven't tried yet. I  have really enjoyed his latest release also.

 

                                                                                                                                   Mike 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
> From: IcemanLE@xxxxxxx
> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 11:43:53 -0400
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] FUN Music
> 
> While it seems that music has taken an unusual turn in today's brave new 
> world (after all, contemporary music reflects the world in the present 
> moment) - including documented changes to how CD's are mixed, live music seems to 
> be too loud and using dynamics effectively is not as commonplace as it 
> once appeared to have been, there are a few new discoveries out there - mostly 
> on the independent music scene or up and coming talents. I enjoy being 
> turned on to something new and this list has offered a few gems over the years.
> 
> I also enjoy discovering old recordings that move me - the most amazing in 
> recent months is rediscovering Lindisfarne - and it has got me on a new 
> path of enjoying musicians that factor in FUN rather than the "dig me - I'm a 
> virtuoso" stuff.
> 
> Lindisfarne has a few live recordings available - it is so apparent that 
> this band laid out the good times similar to how Jimmy Buffet live creates a 
> fun evening. In addition, it does not sound dated, even though the 
> recordings were made in the 70's, 80's, etc. The audience is almost as much a part 
> of these live Lindisfarne recordings as the musician. 
> 
> Guess I'm tired of the same ol' and find relief in the pure FUN - kinda 
> like listening to Paul deLay when he was in a fun creative original song mood.
> 
> Lindisfarne also has a lot of harmonica throughout - blues style/w 
> distortion as well as the pure folk acoustic.
> 
> Definitely worth a listen if you seek out fun and new experiences.
> 
> Along these lines, the very early Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks and Martin 
> Mull recordings are a breath of fresh air, too.
> 
> Anyone else have suggestions on fun music?
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