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Here is an oldie:

"It's the chance of a lifetime in a lifetime of chance" is a key thought from this song that was commissioned the night before a famous horse race.


"Run for the Roses" by Dan Fogelberg


https://youtu.be/61cceAXnC6w

I love songs with a story behind them.

In Blues Image's song Ride Captain Ride, many believe that the song is about Sir Francis Drake sailing along the West Coast. But that isn't the case.

Blues Image lead singer Mike Pinera wrote this with their keyboard player Skip Konte. Mike's wife Valerie said:

"Ride Captain is a story from his imagination. I know when he was in the studio recording that album, they needed another song and he wrote it on the spot. He came up with 73 from the keyboard having 73 keys. A lot of people say it relates to a few different stories."

The keyboard they used was a Rhodes electric piano, and this was an early use of the instrument on a popular song. In an interview, Skip Konte says he sat at the piano and started working on a song.

"73 men sailed up, From the San Francisco Bay..." The song basically wrote itself. It was their only hit. Mike Panera moved to Iron Butterfly and Skip Konte joined Three Dog Night.

No, I don't understand a word of it.
But it sounds great!

Chappell Roan is an amazing new queer artist. The official music video for her song "Casual" is great!

https://youtu.be/AfSjnsYiY_A?si=4Y3QrW2XmLcfQZtd

This is a true story that happened to me when I was camping in the forest...


Except, he wasn't a wizard, and he didn't have a cloak of gold...

OK, ok. So I spent the night drinking with some homeless guy.

One Friend, as sung by Dan Seals


https://youtu.be/fGBIAK6lUGE

L.A.Guns Never Enough

https://youtu.be/ASQmG8szjTE?si=h8XXrk4swCZ1NN7w

Linger, by The Cranberries.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s

I'm not sure how I stumbled across this one, but I love the beat.

Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JkIs37a2JE

For something else a bit different, this song is used near the end of 'The Thomas Crown Affair'.

Sinnerman - Gabriel Abreu Uehara

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADDorGdyBg

Knock em dead kid,Motley Crue

'What's Up' by 4 Non Blondes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXnxTNIWkc

Quote from: Jessica_Rose on August 12, 2024, 10:32:20 AM'What's Up' by 4 Non Blondes

I love that song!
 

'Bitch' by Meredith Brooks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts

Have you ever put butter on a pop tart?



https://youtu.be/wqqNr-hjh6M

This performance gives me goosebumps. Goo Goo Dolls performing 'Iris' in the rain. What an amazing experience that must have been.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HZM0QiuUS8

I am listening to my fav Grateful Dead Show -- 8/27/1972, also known as 'the sunshine day dream' or 'the springfield creamery benefit'.

It can be streamed from archive.org (https://archive.org/details/gd72-08-27.sbd.orf.3328.sbeok.shnf)

Funny. August 27th is almost here.

Another one from The Cranberries -- 'Dreams'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ

It reminds of my husband,family and friends that have been there for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVd_zghQXA

Word Crimes by Al Yankovic

https://youtu.be/8Gv0H-vPoDc

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 08:55:18 PMWord Crimes by Al Yankovic

Oh my. That is too funny!  :laugh:

Roxette 'Wish I could Fly'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBswiNn23RU

Chinatown Thin Lizzie 

A few things at the moment :D

Skarlett Riot - Illuminate (hopefully gonna see these guys in February)

Lisa - New Woman

Killer Mike - Humble Me (This whole album, Michael, is extremely good)

Shadow of the moon. Blackmore's Night

Where are we going? Somewhere we belong.

Wake Me Up by Avicii

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI

I don't believe I ever heard any music from 'Disturbed' before, but they did an outstanding cover of 'The Sound of Silence'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4

Britney Spears - My Only Wish (This Year)


https://youtu.be/_MzumcY3lpk

MARIAH CAREY - All I Want For Christmas Is You

https://youtu.be/8rSHe9SCWBk

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas as sung by Frank Sinatra


https://youtu.be/pvA7-EjaSPI?list=PLXgUstcYt9KvSLpyxNf2UDWmT8D9zY8hY

Smoky Mountain Rain by Ronnie Milsap


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC6bo3XJnVQ

One Friend[/b], as sung by Dan Seals

https://youtu.be/fGBIAK6lUGE

Word Crimes -  Al Yankovic


https://youtu.be/8Gv0H-vPoDc

Great topic ChrissyRyan!

I went down the Miley Cyrus rabbit hole after watching her cover of The Cranberries "Zombie" at Whiskey A Go Go. My wife and daughter just shake their heads as it is all Miley all the time for me. 

I swear "She's not him" speaks directly to me!

So interesting to see everyone's posts and  what they like - a nice Christmas night tour!

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone!

Bronwynn

I have always been a big fan of Gordon Lightfoot and his music.  Song for a Winter's Night is a big favourite of mine.  When Gord died a couple of years ago, there were a lot of covers of his music being played. This cover of Winter's Night by a group I'd never heard of, the Good Lovelies, blew me away.

It is appropriate for the weather we are having.

Word Crimes, by Weird Al Yankovic


https://youtu.be/8Gv0H-vPoDc

Monster  by Skillet 

This is so weird, and so awesome. It's like someone took a chainsaw to K-Pop. What a novel concept.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT8V5fC6H0U

Quote from: Sephirah on January 31, 2025, 03:21:26 PMThis is so weird, and so awesome. It's like someone took a chainsaw to K-Pop. What a novel concept.

Wow, what a performance!

Lots of Red Bull and sugary drinks. OK, kids, drink up.

Now go sing and dance!  ;D

Quote from: Lori Dee on January 31, 2025, 04:42:58 PMWow, what a performance!

Lots of Red Bull and sugary drinks. OK, kids, drink up.

Now go sing and dance!  ;D

LOL yeah it is. And fringes, or, as you folks call them.. bangs. And all the pigtails. It's like someone saw anime and was like "Hold my beer". So weird and wonderful.

This is apparently a big thing in Japan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ9RRiy43j4

I never knew. Good on you!

Quote from: Lilis on January 31, 2025, 06:46:57 PM

I like this song but her voice doesn't match her appearance. She sounds like she's 50. It very weird seeing her and hearing her.

Quote from: Sephirah on January 31, 2025, 06:56:01 PMI like this song but her voice doesn't match her appearance. She sounds like she's 50. It very weird seeing her and hearing her.

Agree, but I Love this video because of her dancing.

Quote from: Lilis on January 31, 2025, 06:58:30 PMAgree, but I Love this video because of her dancing.

Is that actually how she sounds? If so, girl needs to quit the cigarettes.

Hi everyone - I love this thread!

Miley does have quite the vocal range doesn't she. I drove 500 km today and listened to her Younger Now and Endless Summer albums as well as a mix of old and new Goo Goo Doll albums as I grew up across the river from Buffalo, NY.

I went to a proper hair salon for the first time on Thursday in my old home town after googling "queer-friendly hair salons near me" and when I explained to my stylist Ally that this was my first time as a woman her smile blinded me. It turns out that she started the salon with her friends - one of whom transitioned in 2020 - because the one that they all worked out was not as diversity friendly as they wanted. I showed Ally a picture of Miley Cyrus performing The Cranberries "Zombie" and asked if she could help me come close to attaining that look and she said that I was almost there and we both bonded over our respect for Miley's ethos and musical range. It was quite the fun experience and the icing on the cake was meeting her colleague, and our fellow traveller, who gave me some excellent advice, including her parting words of "you got this sister."

Thank you for this thread Chrissy!

I hope you all are having a lovely evening!

Bronwynn

Quote from: Brynn on January 31, 2025, 09:04:10 PMHi everyone - I love this thread!

Miley does have quite the vocal range doesn't she. I drove 500 km today and listened to her Younger Now and Endless Summer albums as well as a mix of old and new Goo Goo Doll albums as I grew up across the river from Buffalo, NY.

I went to a proper hair salon for the first time on Thursday in my old home town after googling "queer-friendly hair salons near me" and when I explained to my stylist Ally that this was my first time as a woman her smile blinded me. It turns out that she started the salon with her friends - one of whom transitioned in 2020 - because the one that they all worked out was not as diversity friendly as they wanted. I showed Ally a picture of Miley Cyrus performing The Cranberries "Zombie" and asked if she could help me come close to attaining that look and she said that I was almost there and we both bonded over our respect for Miley's ethos and musical range. It was quite the fun experience and the icing on the cake was meeting her colleague, and our fellow traveller, who gave me some excellent advice, including her parting words of "you got this sister."

Thank you for this thread Chrissy!

I hope you all are having a lovely evening!

Bronwynn

This post made me smile. Thanks, Bronwynn!

Quote from: Brynn on January 31, 2025, 09:04:10 PMHi everyone - I love this thread!

Miley does have quite the vocal range doesn't she. I drove 500 km today and listened to her Younger Now and Endless Summer albums as well as a mix of old and new Goo Goo Doll albums as I grew up across the river from Buffalo, NY.

I went to a proper hair salon for the first time on Thursday in my old home town after googling "queer-friendly hair salons near me" and when I explained to my stylist Ally that this was my first time as a woman her smile blinded me. It turns out that she started the salon with her friends - one of whom transitioned in 2020 - because the one that they all worked out was not as diversity friendly as they wanted. I showed Ally a picture of Miley Cyrus performing The Cranberries "Zombie" and asked if she could help me come close to attaining that look and she said that I was almost there and we both bonded over our respect for Miley's ethos and musical range. It was quite the fun experience and the icing on the cake was meeting her colleague, and our fellow traveller, who gave me some excellent advice, including her parting words of "you got this sister."

Thank you for this thread Chrissy!

I hope you all are having a lovely evening!

Bronwynn

You are welcome!

Chrissy

Something completely diffent for me this week.

+6 hours performance - Richard Wagner "Götterdämmerung" (Twilight of Gods) - in one of the best European Opera Houses. Not a second boring.


No, not my 'normal' listening, but I studied in Bayreuth, the town of the annual Wagner Festival, and got infected by the virus (latency was 20 years)

Such a variety of music we all listen too!

Angel and  Jezebel Candice Night 

After Super Bowl my daughter-in-law suggested a Kendrick Lamar playlist.  Since it is so hard to understand the lyrics from the half time show.

It's okay for a brief period.  I don't think I'll listen to it again.

Golden Earring - Twilight Zone


A bit of trivia for you. The title of the song, "Twilight Zone" had nothing to do with Rod Serling's TV show by the same name, nor the movie that followed.

The song is based on a much older story about a hitman who botches a job, is disavowed by his employers, and realizes only too late that he has been double-crossed. That story is from the original novel by Robert Ludlum, "The Bourne Identity".

I recently re-watched the "Lucifer" Show with my GF and.. that show has an amazing soundtrack.

I think.. this is my song

this is... why I am here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G-YQA_bsOU

If we are going to dig deep into the archives...

CCR - Who'll Stop the Rain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4

Okay, so this is actually one of my favourite songs of all time. And I recently got directed to Henk Poort, a legit opera singer, doing a cover of it.

And no this isn't because Floor Jansen is in this show.... even though I would marry that girl in a heartbeat. Nothing to do with that whatsoever! :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_BJaM-UrXc

Playlist: 
Sacred Spirit, Chants and Dances of the Native Americans
Sacred Spirit II
Last of the Mohicans Sound Track
Mohicans II

I met some of the artists in 2002, including Navajo Code Talkers! 
Those folks make our trials and tribulations seem light by comparison.

I pack my bags and go on guilt trips.

Quote from: D'Amalie on March 12, 2025, 02:16:57 PMI met some of the artists in 2002, including Navajo Code Talkers! 
Those folks make our trials and tribulations seem light by comparison.

In the neighborhood where I grew up, there were many Navajo families. I went to school with many of them. They are wonderful people. And such beautiful hair!
 

Any Steve Winwood fans?

Here is a blast from the past. (1971) Yeah, my freshman year in high school!


For context, "low spark" refers to "a strong undercurrent at street level". The Woodstock Festival was an example.

In this case, "Low spark of high-heeled boys" referred to rebels on the street corner who wore leather jackets and cowboy boots.

Yeah. Sure, it did. < wink, wink >

"And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound of The low spark of high-heeled boys."

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. The best song I ever got stoned to!

Quote from: Camille58S on March 12, 2025, 07:23:02 PMLow Spark of High Heeled Boys. The best song I ever got stoned to!

I've had it stuck in my head for a few days, so I had to share!

Power ballads 70's 80's 90's (not Rock ballads, there's a difference)

Ex. November Rain, Guns and Roses; Love IS On the Way, Saigon Kick

Never been "stoned" on anything but music, love and life :)

I spent the summer of '72 with some friends in Roanoke Virginia. Great memories hiking in the mountains around there! That album was on constantly. I always think back on that trip when I hear that song!

I was into Santana and Rolling Stones with Emerson Lake and Palmer thrown in back then.
Armed Forces Network and BBC out of Luxemburg.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 12, 2025, 05:30:58 PMAny Steve Winwood fans?

Here is a blast from the past. (1971) Yeah, my freshman year in high school!

For context, "low spark" refers to "a strong undercurrent at street level". The Woodstock Festival was an example.

In this case, "Low spark of high-heeled boys" referred to rebels on the street corner who wore leather jackets and cowboy boots.

Yeah. Sure, it did. < wink, wink >

"And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound of The low spark of high-heeled boys."

I wasn't born till like 8 years after this. Which makes it all the more weird that Lori is kind of ageless. :P I'm calling some Cleopatra, Merlin shenanigans.

How much is asp milk these days? ;)

Quote from: Sephirah on March 13, 2025, 06:47:55 PMI wasn't born till like 8 years after this. Which makes it all the more weird that Lori is kind of ageless. :P I'm calling some Cleopatra, Merlin shenanigans.

How much is asp milk these days? ;)

I told you I am older than dirt.
In school, our Class President was some guy named Methuselah.  ;D

I was ten when that came out.🙂 Lot of great music then.

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 12, 2025, 05:30:58 PMAny Steve Winwood fans?

Here is a blast from the past. (1971) Yeah, my freshman year in high school!

For context, "low spark" refers to "a strong undercurrent at street level". The Woodstock Festival was an example.

In this case, "Low spark of high-heeled boys" referred to rebels on the street corner who wore leather jackets and cowboy boots.

Yeah. Sure, it did. < wink, wink >

"And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound of The low spark of high-heeled boys."

The zoo Scorpions 

Nordic and Viking Music playlist

Whiskey in the Jar Metallica 

Nothing yet today.  Busy with "Unread Posts."

Me too.  Too busy with Stuff to do.

Chrissy

blue oyster cult shadow of california 

Quote from: big kim on March 22, 2025, 11:17:09 AMblue oyster cult shadow of california

I am a huge BOC fan. Well, was. I haven't followed anything since their Cult Classic album.
The best concerts I have ever attended.

only saw BOC once. At Donnington  race track with AC/DC Whitesnake Slade and Blackfoot.  A great day out. 

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg00YEETFzg

I just discovered this guy and i love his voice. His name is Travis Bolt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ZvTGQJRbk

Not sure why... it scratches an itch. I kind of swing from metal to electronica depending on my mood.

This song reminds me of this place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yv7_iw_ViY

Great song! I love Electronica. It can reproduce the sound of any instrument, including some that have never been invented.

This is the song I think of when I think of this place. A lot of people don't like Blue Man Group, but they do some crazy stuff, like paint drums, percussion instruments made out of PVC pipes, banging a grand piano with a huge mallet, and lots of drums. High energy, music with a beat, wild guitars, lots of familiar symbols including rainbow lights, and Venus Hum singing "I Feel Love." Just like here, we have crazy stuff going on, but it all works together to create a great vibe to show our love for everyone.

Hahahaha that is actually awesome.

They got inspiration from this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZqqvrWCs3Q

I forgot the singer's name, but she does a great job with that song.

Venus Hum is the name of the band. The drummer has a congenital ear problem where a blood vessel is too close to his ear drum. He constantly hears his own heartbeat. The condition is called a Venous Hum, hence the name of the band, Venus Hum.

The Lumineers.  The full Cleopatra!

Quote from: Lori Dee on March 22, 2025, 11:22:51 PMI forgot the singer's name, but she does a great job with that song.

Venus Hum is the name of the band. The drummer has a congenital ear problem where a blood vessel is too close to his ear drum. He constantly hears his own heartbeat. The condition is called a Venous Hum, hence the name of the band, Venus Hum.

I have that.  Left ear.  Usually in the mornings its REALLY LOUD.  Otherwise I can tune it out during the day.  Keeping music going also helps.  i wonder if That drummer uses his music to drown it out?

I had it wrong, Wikipedia says it is a heart condition that causes it:

"Venus Hum is an electronic pop music group from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of vocalist Annette Strean and multi-instrumentalists Kip Kubin and Tony Miracle. Miracle has a rare heart condition which results in perpetually hearing his own heartbeat in his ears. This condition is known as "venous hum", from which the group's name is derived."

I think listening and/or playing music would be an effective way to handle that.

I always thought is was associated with cardiovascular.  My cardiologist says nothing to worry about, but it sure is frightening. 

It is a "music" I hear every day.  Enough on this, lets get back to tunes.

I have Stan Rogers in at the moment.

I like her voice!

Quote from: Lilis on March 25, 2025, 10:15:32 PM

No, No no no no no! You can't post that. That broke so many people! Omg. That song... lmao. Once you get it in your head, you cannot get it out!

I know people who had this as a ringtone on their phone. I had very dark, very imaginative thoughts about creative ways for these people to be separated from said phone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uttlRqHpvNs

It hard for me not to feel this way some days... Michael Jackson 'They Don't Care About Us'

All I wanna say is that they don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that they don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my rights
Am I invisible 'cause you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of shame
They're throwin' me in a class with a bad name
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
You know I really do hate to say it
The government don't wanna see
But it Roosevelt was livin', he wouldn't let this be, no, no

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCbHBuH2pN4

Constipated by Weird Al Yankovic.

Classic Pink Floyd song.

Crank up those speakers!

I love Pink Floyd, They always had a message in their songs. David Gilmour is kind of a visionary.

So... I'm going to give you my favourite band with a Pink Floyd cover...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oEDnVeYYyM

Gilmore and Waters were fantastic as a team. Once they split, the band just wasn't the same for me.

The only band I like more would be Blue Oyster Cult. Talk about visionary... or maybe it's just PTSD?

I think probably a bit of both, Lori, Prog rock isn't something you see much of anymore. Sadly. Now that space has been kind of taken over by weak gothy rock movie bands.

Quote from: Sephirah on March 26, 2025, 07:28:04 PMNo, No no no no no! You can't post that. That broke so many people! Omg. That song... lmao. Once you get it in your head, you cannot get it out!

😂🐸🤣

Al Yankovic's parody "You're Pitiful!"

Taylor Swift:  22

My husband found it and says it reminds of me this morning    

Scars To Your Beautiful 💗

Quote from: Lilis on March 29, 2025, 02:08:07 PM

Scars To Your Beautiful 💗

This is actually incredibly beautiful. Thank you. People need to see this.

Soooo, yeah, apparently she can do actual opera, too...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeTyAZtV5wI

Wow. She has great vocal range and control. So jealous.  ;D

Blackmores Night  Diamonds  and  Rust

The Way by Fastball

Don't Let Me Down! 💗

Sometimes you hear something and it just... it hits you hard. I've been trying to find this track for years. This is... this is the soundtrack to my childhood. I heard it when I was a kid, very early one morning on a radio show and it struck a massive chord with me. I didn't realise the significance at the time but looking back now, it speaks volumes about how I was feeling at the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYOU-jxTc_8

And on the subject of older stuff that is part of the soundtrack to your life... this is another one. I know it got used with creepy Ezra Miller fondling someone in slo-mo and being really icky... not a good fit. But this song gives me chills every time I listen to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWKJ2FUiAQ

Sober 🍷🍸🍹🍺

ITS A TRUMP TO THE LEFT

This song played when Susan and I walked down the aisle to become 'partners in life'. We've had many difference through the years, and I still don't understand why she stayed by my side. I have asked her, and she simply says 'because I love you.' I can't listen to this song without tears forming. Sometimes, people are just meant to be together.

Love always -- Jessica Rose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00

https://open.spotify.com/track/50QL2fqn6EDwpBUJ5QaQ4m?si=ziDL2T1NRIqRG_xcBrTJTA
Makes me think of someone I used to know, hopefully he's proud of how I'm turning out. Te amo JMC 🫶🪽

Catch the  Rainbow by   Rainbow hard to  believe it's 50 year  old!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2qeb_0Se8

So... you all know I am a massive Floor fangirl. Like.. if I could be anyone, I would be her. She's amazing.

But, this is the OG singer with Nightwish, Tarja Turunen... and this girl is something special. I feel very torn, lol. I can see why there is a big divide in the Nightwish Community...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJTlH521E6w

Billie Jean

Michael Jackson is a legit legend. He is someone who won't be forgotten for a hundred years.

Shadow of the Moon Blackmores  Night 

Quote from: big kim on April 11, 2025, 12:14:17 AMShadow of the Moon Blackmores  Night

Okay that's extremely freaky. I just listened to this song and... yeah... I had no idea this was even a thing. I very much like prog rock,

So everyone knows I am Floor Jansen's biggest fangirl but... I also kind of love Henk Poort. He is a straight up opera singer but Floor taught him how to put some growl in his voice, how to be more metal... and you get this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM23gaT4zkY

Born to be alive disco mix

 :icon_headfones: I'm just a 70's girl.

No Bullets Fly Sabaton and watching the  awesome  video. 

The Animation steals this old classic

Torn (Official Video)

Chandelier (Official Video) • Sia

This one reminds me of going in for dance exams, complete with leg warmers and jazz shoes, plenty of pirouettes a nice mix of steps although some a little disjointed.

Quote from: Lilis on April 16, 2025, 05:05:18 PM

Torn (Official Video)

This was literally played to death over the radio during basic training in the Navy. Along with Madonna "Frozen" and the Manic Street Preachers "If you tolerate this, your children will be next."

I vividly remember trying to frantically iron a boiler suit to fit an A4 sheet of paper template, at 4am for an inspection, to the soundtrack of "Torn", lol.

I don't know why, but this gives me shivers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkblRFNEQWk

Quote from: Tig58072 on April 19, 2025, 07:17:04 PM

I love this album!

I heard a story about the band. This album was such an iconic sound, it rocketed to the top of the charts. With their success, the band decided to get new equipment. They sold all of their old stuff and bought new. When their second album didn't have the same success, they were told that it didn't sound the same. They sold all of their new equipment and bought back their old stuff, and the band was back at the top of the charts.

I am massively jekyll and hyde when it comes to music.

This... because I really need some bouncy in my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTz_rJMBTe8

The Haunting sound of Nessaja, by scooter

The Carpenter Nightwish.  Rather appropriate  for today. 

22 by Taylor Swift.


Sometimes I wish that I was 22 again.  I would do some things differently.  But I guess things are turning out just fine, for the most part. 

MIx of the last 40 years.  At the moment?  Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the wall Extended version.

Younger And Hotter Than Me

I'm a Mess •Bebe Rexha

https://open.spotify.com/track/5oYKBEYalt1kUMvogqo4qc?si=7o1uTpcaTOiOrP71IaSYGg
Te amo mi corazon 🤍🪽

Absolutely nothing.  Sublime.

Sometimes music just makes you happy. Well... actually most times.

This is so awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uN84x0Ba0o

Quote from: Sephirah on May 03, 2025, 03:14:56 PMSometimes music just makes you happy. Well... actually most times.

This is so awesome.

Wow, what a performance. Thanks for sharing!

If you like that, here's another. Simone is another of my idols. Her and Floor are very good friends. ;D These girls just have that something special. There's something about European symphonic metal that just pushes all the right buttons for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xXPyAhHhXc

I particularly like the lyrics of this one.

Hear me, I want you to hear me, my cries
See me, as I want you to see me alive

Life, it feels eternal when you're close to me
A bird without its wings cannot be free
Your spirit feels a cold embrace that slowly fades

Rise, I see a future bright and crystal clear
Be brave, aim higher, and don't disappear
Defy the odds into eternity and endlessly

Heal me, I want you to heal me
My heart

And in the dark, I see you hiding from the light
Your destiny there, written in the stars, until the end of time

Heal me, I want you to heal me, my heart
See me, as I want you to see me alive

Breathe (breathe), and through the pain and tears, we truly feel
You'll find a way through chaos, and the fear
No soul denies a symmetry that's meant to be

Fly (fly), your wings will catch the wind, and set you free
Cast off the weight, and dreams will reappear
A King and Queen, ride on eternally, forever free

Free me, I long to be free

And in the dark, I see you hiding from the light
Your destiny there, written in the stars, until the end of time

Hear me, I want you to hear me, my cries
See me, as I want you to see me, to be alive

Step in the light, your heart is fighting for your life
We resonate a dueled fate lives, deep within the grand design

See me, I want you to see me
Hear me, as I want you to hear me

Free me (see), I want you to free me (it's my time to rise from the debris)
Heal me (break), as I want you to heal me (all the chains on me)
See me (breathe), I want you to see me (and release the toxic energy)
Hear me (find), as I want you to hear me (your serenity)
Be alive

Quote from: Sephirah on May 03, 2025, 04:15:42 PMThere's something about European symphonic metal that just pushes all the right buttons for me.

I love it.

One of my favorite concert experiences is The Blue Man Group. They have a bit of a cult following here in the Midwest U.S., and many people don't appreciate their talents. They are percussionists, but also comedians, always remaining in character (no talking/singing), and they invent their own instruments or use instruments in an unusual fashion. Most of their inventions are just lengths of PVC pipe, but they also play a grand piano by smacking it with a huge mallet.  ;D  They have bands for back-up and various singers that perform with them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mk_YtodRVk

Quote from: Lori Dee on May 03, 2025, 04:45:11 PMI love it.

One of my favorite concert experiences is The Blue Man Group. They have a bit of a cult following here in the Midwest U.S., and many people don't appreciate their talents. They are percussionists, but also comedians, always remaining in character (no talking/singing), and they invent their own instruments or use instruments in an unusual fashion. Most of their inventions are just lengths of PVC pipe, but they also play a grand piano by smacking it with a huge mallet.  ;D  They have bands for back-up and various singers that perform with them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mk_YtodRVk

That is some next level creativity. I have heard the name but never seen them. Thank you for sharing. I am watching this whole thing right now. Just from the opening... yeah... this is my jam.

Do Androids dream of electric rock music?

This is actually awesome, Lori.

Quote from: Sephirah on May 03, 2025, 04:58:54 PMDo Androids dream of electric rock music?

This is actually awesome, Lori.

I wish the video was better, but... YouTube. I have it on DVD.

I forgot to mention the boat antennas that they whip around, and the paint drums out front that spray paint when they beat them.  ;D

I have another one they did, but I didn't find it as good. The Complex is my favorite.

Quote from: Sephirah on May 03, 2025, 04:58:54 PMDo Androids dream of electric rock music?

This is actually awesome, Lori.

I enjoy songs with meaningful lyrics. These songs can be interpreted in so many ways, some quite deep. Overall, The Complex is about how society dehumanizes us into corporate drones. Most people don't realize they are victims, but some people are aware or become aware.

People who have become aware are called "Roof Dwellers" (from the song "Up To The Roof"). The lyrics talk about people who have followed what society wants from them, but found no reward in doing so. So they begin their own search by going up the fire escape to the roof.

In "Persona" (meaning "mask"), they talk about putting it on each morning, going outside, and disappearing into the crowd (becoming one of the corporate drones). In the evening, they take off the mask and discover "there's another one underneath". Later in the show, the Blue Men wear welding masks, and they all look the same. When they take off their masks, they realize that the others have unique facial features. That there is a real person behind the mask.

I could go on and on. But I won't.  ;D

TV Party Black Flag

Without Me • Halsey


~ Lilis 🎧

Yes you should go on!  I never was an analyst or critic.  Yet I enjoy learning what others attribute to literature or lyrics, or music.

Please Please Please • Sabrina Carpenter

Take me to  church  Hosier and watching the  video of my favourite  Scotsman Tommy  Flanagan aka Chibs from Sons of  Anarchy  and  Mayans MC

Nein, meine Sohne geb' ich nicht - Reinhard Mey & Freunde.  I listen on Spotify today.

If you haven't the German, listen and watch the video on youtube.com.
The English subtitles don't detract at all.  If you don't come to the depth of passion it invokes?  Well what can I say.  You be the judge.

A Thousand Miles • Vanessa Carlton

Quote from: Lilis on May 07, 2025, 08:36:54 PM

A Thousand Miles • Vanessa Carlton

It's always awesome seeing covers of songs by fresh voices. I really liked that.

Reminds me of this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aztY_fpjJeQ

I think I still prefer the original a little bit better, mostly because it reminds me of my childhood...but this is a good cover.

The best cover of a song will always be this, though... Such a sad loss of an amazing woman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rd8VktT8xY

Makes me cry... every time I hear it. Not sure why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN3TVKjX_Mc

I Drink Alone George  Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers

I am monstrously Dr Jekyll and Ms Hyde when it comes to music. It all depends on my mood. I can love the most metal of metal, and the most electronic of electronica.

This is my jam today. Probably not tomorrow. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhB2qOSId4A

Oh, and also some Scooter... because this guy is a bit of a European legend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W47NAhGME4

Girls Just Want To Have Fun • Cyndi Lauper

Enjoy the  Silence  Lacuna  Coil

For @Lilis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQM97_iNXhk

Quote from: Sephirah on May 12, 2025, 03:30:52 PMFor @Lilis

Lauren,

This gave me chills. I watched it with my hand over my heart, the power, the unity, the presence, it is breathtaking.

Thank you for seeing me this way.

Now I understand what you meant when you called me a Valkyrie... and I'm deeply moved that you would see that in me.

Oh God, I don't know if I can fill those shoes... but thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for believing I could.

~ Lilis 💗

Quote from: Lilis on May 12, 2025, 06:39:54 PMLauren,

This gave me chills. I watched it with my hand over my heart, the power, the unity, the presence, it is breathtaking.

Thank you for seeing me this way.

Now I understand what you meant when you called me a Valkyrie... and I'm deeply moved that you would see that in me.

Oh God, I don't know if I can fill those shoes... but thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for believing I could.

~ Lilis 💗

You already did, girl. <3

You are an inspiration to me, and so many others here. :)

Elastic Heart • feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler

Quote from: Lilis on May 13, 2025, 01:55:15 AM

Elastic Heart • feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler

That vid is kind of wild. Haven't seen Mr LaBeard since Transformers. Love the song though. <3

I am listening to this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipkEEwIszvM

Sweet but Psycho • Ava Max

Quote from: Sephirah on May 13, 2025, 03:27:30 AMI am listening to this...

I love this! 💗

Frozen • Madonna

Come Back Home • Sofia Carson

I'm a longtime Arcade Fire fan... I'm really loving the title track off their new album..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4dHfo8U22E

Onward

A 💕

Girls Like You • Maroon 5

Quote from: Lilis on May 14, 2025, 12:32:56 AM

Frozen • Madonna

I have a massive love/hate relationship with this song. I love it for what it is. But it was played to death over the radio when I was training for the Navy. I remember listening to this song while standing on an A4 sheet of cardboard at 4am in the morning trying to get a boiler suit to the same size, for an inspection in 2 hours, having only gotten 2 hours sleep. They seemed to play this with two other songs, over and over and over.

The other two were:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX8szNPgrEs

And

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1XWJN3nJo

I swear they played those three songs on a loop. I have hated ironing ever since. :P

It made me think of a song that made me happy though. I am like the 1% who's never seen the movie but I don't need to... Floor just floors me. ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18s6ZdvAfQk

holiday road lynsey Buckingham.  Never  heard  this  til  I saw the  trailer for  nobody 2

Quote from: Sephirah on May 16, 2025, 05:06:20 PMI swear they played those three songs on a loop. I have hated ironing ever since. :P

LOL! Lauren, you're giving serious New Yorker energy, there. Ironing is basically an urban myth! ;D

Quote from: Lilis on May 16, 2025, 11:55:31 PMLOL! Lauren, you're giving serious New Yorker energy, there. Ironing is basically an urban myth! ;D

Hah! If I could live anywhere in the US, it would be the big apple. Would love to have an espresso with @Emma1017 :)

Hi Everyone

Streets of London by Ralph MaTell.  History (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_London_(song))

https://youtu.be/urtnT72dVnw

Yes, there is a tear in my eye.  I have known this song since I was in my late teens or maybe early twenties.

Sephirah I'm sure you will love this one?

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Sephirah

Templars Sabaton 

Have you ever put butter on a pop tart?


https://youtu.be/wqqNr-hjh6M

We all have different tastes in music. While there is music we listen to every day, occasionally we simply want something different. I am in awe with Anna Lapwood. She plays pipe organs, those gigantic, haunting beasts that can fill all the nooks and crannies of a building, and of your soul, with echoing beauty.

Love always -- Jess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjWMt9HI30

Wow. I saw one of the knobs on the organ was marked "Tubular Bells".

On one of my old-time favorites, the album Tubular Bells, Mike Oldfield plays over twenty different instruments, layering one over the other to create this instrumental masterpiece.

Smoky Mountain Rain  by Ronnie Milsap



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC6bo3XJnVQ

Been in a bit of a dark place lately so... these are a li'l bit dark and you probably shouldn't watch them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_DLLsS_SsE

And

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIiZFpOQnd8

2nd Element  Blackmores  Night

'Let Her Go' by Passenger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBumgq5yVrA

Quote from: Jessica_Rose on June 13, 2025, 10:22:00 AM'Let Her Go' by Passenger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBumgq5yVrA

Was not expecting that voice, Jess. I admit I did a bit of a double take. But the song itself... speaks to me massively.

Sister Morphine  Stones.A dark song from a dark period of my life. In 1989 my lodger took a car and a ton drugs in p/x for his old car.We were living in absolute squalor off our faces 24/7 with our girlfriends  and a  revolving door of people crashing on the carpet for drugs and booze. Somehow all 4 of us had jobs and could afford to  live like this. 
We found some Stones albums and Sticky Fingers got played most. It was after that weekend  I made a real effort to  get  clean and  seek help for my dysphoria. 
3 of us survive today 

Quote from: big kim on June 13, 2025, 12:20:48 PMSister Morphine  Stones.A dark song from a dark period of my life. In 1989 my lodger took a car and a ton drugs in p/x for his old car.We were living in absolute squalor off our faces 24/7 with our girlfriends  and a  revolving door of people crashing on the carpet for drugs and booze. Somehow all 4 of us had jobs and could afford to  live like this.
We found some Stones albums and Sticky Fingers got played most. It was after that weekend  I made a real effort to  get  clean and  seek help for my dysphoria.
3 of us survive today

This is the song, Kim?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C39kQoprfP0

I don't think I've ever said this before and that's my fault. I've known you a long time, Kim. You are always there for people. Always been there. Offering your perspective on everything. And... girl... I am so proud of you for getting clean and dealing with stuff. It's a hard thing to do for a lot of people. Trust me I know. One of my brothers was hooked on heroin. He had to scream in a room with my mum by his side, for a week straight, to get clean of that junk.

Anyone who can turn their life around like that is a legit hero(ine). You have my utmost respect and admiration, Kim.

Thanks Sephira  thats the  song. I wasn't  doing heroin, I would only do speed weed and coke along with vast amounts of booze. Max respect to your brother. I Drink sensibly now. A bottle of IPA  on Saturday night maybe a glass of wine too.. Haven't  done speed  or weed for 25 years though I had a relapse with coke for a few weeks in 2017 ish

Quote from: big kim on June 13, 2025, 01:45:58 PMThanks Sephira  thats the  song. I wasn't  doing heroin, I would only do speed weed and coke along with vast amounts of booze. Max respect to your brother. I Drink sensibly now. A bottle of IPA  on Saturday night maybe a glass of wine too.. Haven't  done speed  or weed for 25 years though I had a relapse with coke for a few weeks in 2017 ish

If stuff wasn't addictive, no one would ever have a problem. Good on you, girl. I am massively proud and inspired by you. And every one else who works to beat this kind of thing. It can be hard sometimes, but you're better for it.

*monster hugs*

I am feeling better today. Much more Jekyll. Got a lot of stuff to watch thanks to my main girl, Ash. <3 So in the spirit of that... I am feeling rather bouncy, lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0DTm_bWEjs

I wish so hard I could do this haha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPaEUjtYvQ

Side To Side • Ariana Grande
 

Battersea  Bardot CockSparrer. A great tribute to Carol  White