Here is a collection of great songs, each of which has a unique element that sets it apart. It’s such a mix of songs & styles, yet it flows so well. Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash. Plenty of albums have been recorded in castles, basements, and old swimming pools, …
Time to take another little journey into the land of psychedelia. There are a lot of definitions out there, but what I know about psychedelic music is that it is a personal journey. What makes a good psychedelic song to me? It has to have several layers, and a different …
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 …
As mentioned in other posts, I am a fan of the blues. I was thinking about how best to describe my journey of discovery from the early ’70’s to today, and I saw it in three phases: the original bluesmen, the adoption of that style by the young (at the …
I did a fair amount of skipping school during high school. It certainly was a different time; there wasn’t a lot of chasing truants down or reporting home on absences. Whenever we were hanging out in a coffee shop, restaurant or pool hall, the employees didn’t appear to be overly …
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 …
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 …
