Listening to music today differs significantly from when I was growing up, very much thanks to the leaps and bounds of technology. Then Growing up, I used to spend hours in my room listening to music on my stereo. There were a couple of us that invested heavily in stereo …
I also touch on this subject in the Picking New Albums post. In my teen years, parties were a great place to discover new music. It seemed that the soundtrack was as important as the people at the party and the fun we were having. When hosting, we always took …
I borrowed Mr. Peabody’s WABAC machine, and cruised through my music library looking for older Canadian gems that folks may not have heard for quite a while, or in some instances, not at all. It also might be that you didn’t know the group was Canadian. I wanted to stay …
What constitutes a great driving song? In my mind, it’s one that really makes you want to “get at it”. You’ll feel the urge to go a little faster, you’ll be more focused on the car and traffic; you’re into the song. You’ll hug the road a little tighter. The …
It seems to me that if you have a music library, you are almost obligated to create a summer playlist. They are all over the internet & streaming radio services, and cater to pretty much every musical taste. A summer playlist is in the background for all our summer get …
The best songs are comprised of excellence from all components of the band. Often the leads (vocals, guitarists, keyboards) get more attention from fans and the media, so I’d like to put the spotlight on those sections that perhaps spend less time in the spotlight. I’ll focus on bass, drums …
I’m a big fan of psychedelic music. As Jim Stafford said, “Take a trip and never leave the farm.” For me, the appeal lies in the wash of sound, the improvisations and techniques used by the bands. A good psychedelic song is enjoyed equally in normal & enhanced modes. This …
My playlists always have a theme related to the purpose for which they are created, for example summer parties, relaxing on the deck, cruising the internet or introspection. I keep my playlists fresh by adding theme appropriate songs I hear on the radio and on streaming services. I do have …
In my early days, there were certainly not as many tools available to help select new albums to buy as there are today. Personal computers and the internet did not exist, therefore preview clips were not available. Some record stores had copies of records available that they would play for …
I grew up in the sixties and early seventies. My musical tastes were shaped by those times, and by what we were listening to at friends’ houses and parties. I was also a music snob, and dare I say a Pompous Ass when it came to music that I was …
