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Points: 3126 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 13 2009 at 03:42
Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:

 
Related to all of this, I'm going to check out 'THe Black Dog' now, I've not heard of them to date.

 
Hi Tom,
 
The Black Dog are well worth checking out if you like electronica.  The best way I could describe them is electronic, ambient in parts, but with a very light techno edge, some strange complicated rhythms, and backed with the most majestic heavenly synths you could ever imagine.  I have tried them out on a few buddies who are into symphonic prog.  Generally they have at least liked some of their stuff. 
 
If you're going to take the plunge, go for Spanners.  That features the track I included on my desert island list.  I'd describe a fair amount of the album as symphonic electronic!  There's a few duff tracks on it, but most is amazing.  Another option is Bytes, that is darker and edgier but still great. 
 
If you want any more info buddy send me a PM.
 
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Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Pianoman, do you know the book Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut?  It's better than Cat's Cradle IMO.


I've started reading it.

I've read The Sirens of Titan and Slaughterhouse-Five.  I still need to read Cat's Cradle though.

Anyhow, back on topic...
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Points: 4981 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 13 2009 at 11:12
Originally posted by James James wrote:

Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Pianoman, do you know the book Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut?  It's better than Cat's Cradle IMO.


I've started reading it.


The ending is just devastating.  I won't say anymore than that, though.

Quote I've read The Sirens of Titan and Slaughterhouse-Five.  I still need to read Cat's Cradle though.


If you need any recs, just PM me.  I've read pretty much all of his books, most more than once.

Quote Anyhow, back on topic...


One of the best comments I've ever read is that "nothing ruins a thread like actual discussion of its contents" (that's a paraphrase, but it's pretty close to being exactly the original iirc).
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Points: 793 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 13 2009 at 15:23
Yes, Vonnegut is truly a genius. Im reading Galapagos now and I want to read Slaughterhouse Five and Mother Night. I also considered 1984 and Atlas Shrugged as my Desert Island book choice, but Cat's Cradle is such a masterpiece. The ending? Very devistating yes, but quite poetic and perfect.
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Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Originally posted by James James wrote:

Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Pianoman, do you know the book Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut?  It's better than Cat's Cradle IMO.


I've started reading it.


The ending is just devastating.  I won't say anymore than that, though.

Quote I've read The Sirens of Titan and Slaughterhouse-Five.  I still need to read Cat's Cradle though.


If you need any recs, just PM me.  I've read pretty much all of his books, most more than once.

Quote Anyhow, back on topic...


One of the best comments I've ever read is that "nothing ruins a thread like actual discussion of its contents" (that's a paraphrase, but it's pretty close to being exactly the original iirc).
 
I gotta disagree !
I don't see Vonnegut as a realy good writer but Cat's cradle is realy briliant and though very short it is full of smart ideas and very interesting thoughts. I would just mention "armalon" as the best explenation for what is wrong in our world. for me it is much better than mother night.
The only problem it is realy short and it ends ages before they come to take you back from the island.
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Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Originally posted by James James wrote:

Originally posted by Pnoom! Pnoom! wrote:

Pianoman, do you know the book Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut?  It's better than Cat's Cradle IMO.


I've started reading it.


Do you mean Mother Night?  That's the one I've got.  I don't have Cat's Cradle yet.  Surprisingly it's not in Borders. Confused

The ending is just devastating.  I won't say anymore than that, though.

Quote I've read The Sirens of Titan and Slaughterhouse-Five.  I still need to read Cat's Cradle though.


If you need any recs, just PM me.  I've read pretty much all of his books, most more than once.

I also need Player Piano, of course.

Quote Anyhow, back on topic...


One of the best comments I've ever read is that "nothing ruins a thread like actual discussion of its contents" (that's a paraphrase, but it's pretty close to being exactly the original iirc).


LOL

So... Desert Islands Discs... (and books).

What I want to know is... what can I take in place of the Bible?  I don't want to take any religious texts.  Does it have to be another book?

Also something struck me as important the other day... do we get a CD/MP3/Record Player to play these 8 tunes on?  Without that, the tracks are useless!
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Points: 4202 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 16 2009 at 09:06
Great topic. I instantly had to put Wha-Ha-Ha's debutalbum on.

I'll be back with my selection. Have to think for a couple of months first.

Originally posted by Dean Dean wrote:

8. When We Were Young - Buck's Fizz ... Out of character for the Euro-vision winning pop band, after a number of happy-bouncy hit singles they released this heavily produced, dark and poignant song to fading youth, and I guess that'show I feel at the moment.


Funny. I love that song as well.


Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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Points: 4981 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 16 2009 at 11:12
@James

Yes, I'm talking about Mother Night.  The ending is incredible.

Player Piano is alright, but I never found it very interesting.
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Points: 2614 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 16 2009 at 23:42
Tool - Push*t
My favorite Tool track, and easily one of my most favorite songs ever. It has everything.
The Mars Volta - L'Via L'Viaquez
Also my favorite TMV song.  I love it when Cedric sings "en Español". The groove, and solos and all out jam in this are brilliant, and consistently exciting and fresh sounding.
Antibalas - Beaten Metal
A great album opener, and a great song on its own.  Every kind of funk with a bit of modernism thrown in. Killer beat.  Great for some rocking out or danicing.
James Brown - I Got the Feeling
This one is a top priority on any JB playlist or playlist in general.  Its incredible.  Never gets old.  The man's soul is supersaturated on this track, as are the souls and spirits of the band.  
Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice (It's Alright)
A top song of all time for me.  I know it intimately. We've slept together many times and I will continue to do so even on this hypothetical island.  Such a beautiful song.

Book: 

Miles, The Autobiography, Miles Davis with Quiney Troupe
This was the first book I had actually started and finished without getting bored, for a long time.  I love this book.  It is insightful and hilarious.  Supposedly, a lot of it was...."fibbed" but it doesn't matter because it was still an incredible read.  Definitely worth a few more reads, plus it has pictures in it.

Luxury: 

My 6-string, nylon guitar.  "Classical" guitar if you will.  I wouldn't mind playing that all day.  It sounds great, plays great, and I could get a lot of practicing and writing done.  


EDIT:
(forgot it was 8 songs)
extra 3:

Miles Davis - It Never Entered My Mind

John Frusciante - Chances

Genesis - Dancing with the Moonlit Knight.



Edited by BroSpence - February 17 2009 at 23:14
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Points: 793 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 17 2009 at 04:14
^that was only five songs, but whatever floats your boad. I debated puting LVia on my list as well
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