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Topic: Desert Island Discs
Posted By: The Hemulen
Subject: Desert Island Discs
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 13:02
Not wanting to belittle or in any way detract from acelxpro's desert island thread, I wondered if anyone else would be up for playing this game “BBC rules”, so to speak?

For those who don't know, Desert Island Discs is a show on Radio 4 that's been running since the discovery of fire in which people you've (generally) never heard of pick eight pieces of music (single tracks, not whole albums, mark you), one book and one luxury to take with them to a hypothetical desert island.

You get the Bible (or an alternative religious book of choice) and the complete works of Shakespeare as standard , in order to allow a more interesting and personal choice of book. The luxury item must be inanimate, and “of no survival value”.

The show is basically an interview with the guest interwoven with their musical choices. They usually take the time to say a few words about each track and why they've chosen it. It'd be nice if we could all do the same, don'tcha think?

So here goes:

1. Focus – Sylvia

Long before I ever got into prog, or indeed music of any kind my Dad (a superb pianist with an equal love for classical and jazz) had a little jazz/rock trio with my uncle on guitar and a friend on drums. They played a lot of great music, but every rehearsal I'd BEG them to play this tune. I don't know why, but it just held me spellbound. Much later on, when I was in my teens, I dug out a battered copy of Focus 3 and that was it – I'd found my music at last.

2. The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – Trouser Press

A quick glance at my username would probably suffice to explain this choice. The Bonzos are everything I love rolled into one band – eccentric, eclectic, wild, absurd and utterly utterly English. This song features a trouser press solo and one of Viv Stanshall's finest moments: “The programme you have been listening to was a one act play in eight parts by G. G. Dunnit for eighteen albatrosses and a resevoir...”

3. Gentle Giant - Proclamation

The first band I was truly,unshakably obsessed with. It breaks my heart not to include about 30 other songs by them as well, but rules is rules. I chose this one due to that infectious funky synth part and the wonderful discordant “haaaaa-AAAAIL”s that still send a jolt through me whenever I hear them.

4. Capt. Beefheart – Bat Chain Puller

My first attempt to appreciate the Capt. was a total failure. I downloaded Trout Mask Replica, listened to it once and immediately posted a sneery (and thoroughly ignorant) review of it on rateyourmusic.com. A couple of years later I heard this track on a radio show and I could've sworn my jaw did a full Looney-Tunes drop to the floor. I've never looked back.

5. Hatfield and the North – Share It

Only room for one Canterbury pick, so here it is. Lovely lyrics, infectious tune and an incomparable moog solo. It never fails to make me grin inanely.

6. Cardiacs – The Ever So Closely Guarded Line

The only band to ever jostle with Gentle Giant for top billing in my brain. What's more, they won! Again, this was a very very very tough choice to make. I opted for this one for a number of reasons, but the overriding appeal of this track is the constant build in tension which is almost never released... Cardiacs at their very best. Oh, and it has the legendary ABC chimes at the end; the musical equivalent of an after-dinner mint. Mmm...

7. Wha-Ha-Ha – Inanaki

This is one of those delightful songs that feel almost like a musical manifesto. Every note is a statement of intent. The unhinged giggling vocals, the funky brass and jerky rhythms, the creepy synths and the wild burst of free jazz piano in the middle all fuse into one of the most exciting songs I've ever heard. It also makes me laugh. Yippee!

8. Yes – The Gates of Delerium

Yes were the first band I discovered after Focus. This track wins over CTTE in two very important ways. 1. It has that demented middle-section. 2. It's a bit longer. As we all know, with Yes quantity quite often does mean quality!

Book: P. G. Wodehouse – Blandings Omnibus

I don't care if this is cheating slightly, but I might as well squeeze in as much reading as I can. Wodehouse is rather a rarity for me – a writer who inspires my own writing AND makes a completely effortless escape of a read at the same time.

Luxury: A small piano.

I've wanted to learn an instrument for years now. I recently tried to teach myself ukulele (hardly a challenge, you might think) but I just didn't have the patience. Being stuck on a desert island might finally allow me the opportunity to get to grips with an instrument and begin extracting some of the more musical ideas which clog up my brain.


Your turn!



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Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 13:53
1. Animal Collective - Banshee Beat

I'd pick this because it's their longest truly great song, and also because it's more subtle, meaning it's less likely to wear out with the constant playing it woud get.  Just sublime.

2. Can - Halleluwah

Again, a longer one, but also quite possibly their best, too.  The drums, the vocals, the everything.  This is just perfect.

3. Radiohead - Let Down

They arguably have better songs, but this is their most emotionally affecting effort, and that last minute is to die for.  It would be awful to give up the rest of their discography, but this will represent them well.

4. Talking Heads - The Great Curve

As far as a single "sound" goes, I think that the sound of the first half of Remain in Light is the greatest "sound" anyone has ever found, and The Great Curve is the best example of that.  Absolutely a killer song in every respect.

5. Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot

Everyone needs a good protest song to keep their spirits.  Seeing as this is the greatest of such songs, I just can't deny it.

6. Charles Mingus - Trio and Group Dancers

The best track on my all time favorite jazz album.  Gotta have some variety in there, and Mingus is the man to provide it.

7. Magma - Kohntarkosz (Magma Live version)

Somehow, I forget this the first time through.  But yeah, life without this song is not life at all.

8. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew

More jazz is never a bad thing, and having my favorite (and the longest!) track from another of my favorite jazz albums will only make my stay better.


Book: Derek Parfit - Reasons and Persons

I haven't read this yet, but I know some of the thought experiments from it and they are absolutely brutal.  And I figure that a book about identity would be particularly interesting to think about left all on my lonesome on a desert island.


Luxury: a piano

I have the benefit of already having meager piano skills, but I would love to get better, and I suppose the large free time would provide an excellent way of doing that.  Plus, I practically live off of music, so with such a limited amount of music at my disposal, being able to create my own would be a necessity.



(also, since I'm not religious, can I get blank paper and a pencil to write my own book???)


Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 14:47
As my list no doubt shows, I'm about getting more bang for my buck (or for my unfortunate circumstance of only having 8 songs on an island).

In no particular order:

1. "The Revealing Science of God" - Yes

While I was tempted to have half of my choices consist of Tales from Topographic Oceans in its entirety, I decided that Yes's best and most progressive work would suffice. 

2. "Mei" - Echolyn

From the first moment I heard this, I was in awe, and couldn't get the melodies out of my head even after one listen.  On top of that, it's almost fifty minutes long- now that's mileage.

3. "Anesthetize" - Porcupine Tree

Though by no means my favorite Porcupine Tree song, this one is very strong, not to mention lengthy.

4. "In Ernest" - The Tangent

This song has frequently gotten stuck in my head, and it one I turn to when I am feeling a bit depressed (and wishing to stay that way).

5. "The Great Nothing" - Spock's Beard

While I prefer "At the End of the Day," this one has over ten minutes more of excellent music, and is one of Spock's Beard's greatest accomplishments.

6. "Tetragrammaton" - The Mars Volta

This is the song that got me into The Mars Volta (although certainly not the first one I heard); it will serve me well when I need some high-energy, psychotic music while I am...I don't know, trying to spear fish.

7. "Myriad" - Kansas

Choosing a Kansas song is like choosing a favorite child.  I decided to go with a cut off my favorite Kansas album rather than try to determine a song form their classic period to take with me.  This one will no doubt do well for me on stormy nights.

8. "Thick as a Brick" - Jethro Tull

I'm not certain if this counts as one entry, but if it does, I'll take it.  Again, plenty of superior music to sink my teeth into- I would also have lots of time to ponder the meaning of the lyrics.

Book: A recent compilation of The Onion.

As much as I would love something intellectual or thought-provoking, I realize I will still need to sh*t periodically.  Hence, the proper reading material.

Luxury: An infinite supply of beer.

Oh wait, that's a "survival item," you say?  Wink

Then my Seagull Artist Series Acoustic Guitar.

I think I could be happy there. Smile


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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 16:22
hmmm...

1. Sequenze e Frequenze - Battiato
what better song for a desert island... than something that takes you to a different plane of existance...
2. Animale Senza Respiro - Osanna
after a week of no sex alone on my desert island.. what better track to work out the frustration LOL
3. Stoah - Magma
what better song to sing along with... if not in the shower.. than on a desert island
4. For Richard - Caravan
no particular reason... just love it to death
5. Schooldays -Gentle Giant
ahhh.. when you need a good cry..
6. Glad - Traffic
the song for the extremes of emotion.. happy and upbeat.. and down and depressed.
7. River Deep Mountain High - Deep Purple
sorry...  without hearing this.. and Jon's incredible organ intro.. I'd just feed myself to the sharks.
8. Abbracciala Abbracciali Abbracciati - Battisti
 for my sk..Heart

Book:  hmmm...
Assimov's Foundation series... it's my desert island horror.. assume I was carrying them all with me when I got dumped there.

Luxury:  My Rickenbacker of course.


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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 16:39
1. Rush - Jacob's Ladder

I often quote this as my all-time favorite song from my all-time favorite album. Dark and absolutely beautiful from start to finish.

2. Chris Squire - Silently Falling

Squire's emotionally charged opus is always so amazing - it may depress me to hell on a desert island, but we won't know until we get there, will we?

3. Blue Oyster Cult - Shadow Of California

Although Revolution By Night may have been dragged down by a couple of the worst songs in their catalog, this one is still one of the very best. Like Jacob's Ladder, it's the darkness that pulls me into this wonderful opus.

4. Van Der Graaf Generator - The Sleepwalkers

That creepy organ hit right off the top along with the plinky keyboards has always made this song a favorite from the moment I heard it streaming on ProgArchives. An amazing track, likely the Generator's best.

5. Magma - MDK (from Retrospectw I-II)

Not only do I get a 30-minute long track with this one, but I get what is apparently the best performance of an already amazing composition. Not to mention that I'll have the time to learn it word for word and shout it at the top of my lungs.

6. Spock's Beard - Walking On The Wind


An uplifting band in general thanks to their Christian overtones, and while that's not at all the reason why I enjoy their music this song has always been a favorite for me - especially when I'm feeling down. Meros' bass right off the top of the song is just unforgettable. Probably my favorite single SB track.

7. Queen - March Of The Black Queen

Queen's greatest composition, hands down - and screw Bohemian Rhapsody! The dark and marching beat is incredible! This one always gives me shivers.

8. Phideaux - Formaldehyde

A recent favorite, this is another emotional opus which I don't think I could go for the rest of my life without hearing again. Stunning vocals and soothing parts combined with the final moments of quirkiness make this song unmissable.

Book: It's down to either...

1984

So that I can remember why I left society in the first place, or...

The Complete Works of William Blake

Don't know if such a book exists, I hope it does, because that man was a wonderful (if batty) poet.

Luxury: My DSRL with a macro lens attached. There would be some awesome photos on that island! Plus if i eer got out of there I could sell them to Nat Geo


Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 16:53
I'll have to think about it.. Not very good at making lists these daysWink!

Mike, kudos for mentioning the wonderful "Shadow of California", one of the most underrated BOC songs. I also love "Silently Falling" (gave the album 5 stars in my review), and William Blake is one of my favourite poetsClap.


Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 17:03
I must admit that Revolution By Night is one of my most played albums, and I think that it has a good share of awesome tunes. But hey, it's BO-freaking-C! . Shadow Of California is a classic in my opinion.


Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 19:12
1. Echoes - Pink Floyd ... I cannot imagine being without this song, ever - it's a desert island soundtrack.
 
2. Amarti sì/Heaven Knows - Filippa Giordano ... this song, this singer, just. makes. me. melt. Heart
 
3. Here Comes The Flood - Peter Gabriel ... I love big production numbers and this one is one.
 
4. The Cry of Mankind - My Dying Bride ... Paradise Lost, Anathema and My Dying Bride brought me back to metal after a long hiatus and this was one of the tracks that did it - it's a dense Gothic Doom-ridden dirge but a good one.
 
5. Symphony No3 - 3rd movement - Philip Glass ... I love the way this builds adding layers of instruments and counter-point melodies as it progresses, and then just stops.
 
6. Switch - Siouxsie & The Banshees ... so many to choose from, Spellbound, Israel, Melt! & Dazzle were all too obvious choices, but Switch was the first truly post-punk thing they did and the one that made me sit-up and listen.
 
7. Ricochet (Part ?) - Tangerine Dream ... I don't mind which side - you choose.
 
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.
 
Book: If Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of comics count as one book then those, otherwise The Wraeththu Omnibus by Storm Constantine.
 
Luxury Item: A Star Trek Replicator... failing that a set of acrylic paints, brushes and an endless supply of canvas.
 
/edit: reduced to 8 choices Embarrassed


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Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: February 10 2009 at 21:53
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I-IX) (Pink Floyd) It counts as one song :P

This song makes me reminisce about my late father, who was in love with Pink Floyd

2. The Gates of Delirium (Yes)

My favourite song

3. L'Auberge Du Sanglier (Caravan)

One of the most melancholic songs in my musical library, yet powerful and beautiful.

4. Supper's Ready (Genesis)

The best serving of Gabriel

5. Thick as a Brick (Jethro Tull)  Both sides :P

6. Lizard (King Crimson)

7. Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)

I don't care how mainstream it is, its a good song, and its a classic I'd like to hear over and over again.

8. Echoes (Pink Floyd)

You need to get high on an Island too, and this song takes you there (Gilmour pun intended)

9. Geranio (PFM)

Beautiful

10. Song of Scheherazade (Renaissance)

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Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; A Trilogy of 5 by Douglas Adams

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Luxury (Smart ass answer): A Plane with fuel to get the FU*K outta there!

Luxury (Real Answer): Tenor Saxophone with an unlimited supply of Reeds.

EDIT: Oh, I just read the initial post again, and its 8 songs... hmmm... I'll have to think about this before I edit...



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Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 06:16
Originally posted by OzzProg OzzProg wrote:

EDIT: Oh, I just read the initial post again, and its 8 songs... hmmm... I'll have to think about this before I edit...


Yeah, it's tough, isn't it? 10 songs is just about do-able but 8... My shortlist was about 20! LOL


Posted By: ColonelClaypool
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 07:07

1. Echoes - Pink Floyd

Everything that needs to be said has been said already.

2. I Am The Sun pt. 1 - Flower Kings

Stolt and co's finest moment.

3. The Sky Moves Sideways(alternative version) - Porcupine Tree

The last few minutes of the alternate version makes this track stand out a little more, and therefore gets the nod ahead of the original.

4. Buckethead - Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains

Possibly my most favourite track ever. It's funky as hell, Les Claypool is a marvel on the bass and Buckethead is shredding like a madman. Just awesome.

5. All of the Above - Transatlantic

Prog supergroup and one of the best epics ever made. Can't be without it.

6. The Prophet's Song - Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody is the megahit and has been played to death, but this is the best track on Night at the Opera.

7. Into the Black Hole - Ayreon

Bruce Dickinson with a stellar vocal performance.

8. Tarkus Medley - ELP

Amazing, plain and simple

Book: The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

A little bit of everything in one book. 

I won't be needing the standard issue Bible(it could come in handy if I was running out of toilet paper...), so I'll swap it for Lord of the Rings. Between Poe, Shakespeare and Tolkien I'd have covered all my bases.

Luxury item: This is the hard choice. A deck of cards, maybe? Or possibly a football(soccer, for you yanks) or basketball.



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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 07:19
This is going to be tough:

In no particular order (and I'm cheating a bit here):

1. Guapo - Black Oni

I realise it's a whole album but it is one composition and is meant to be played as such.  It's dark, brooding, incredibly tense and so totally and utterly addictive.  Lots of funky rhythms in this!

2. Van der Graaf Generator - Man-Erg

It was a toughy... I had a choice.  I love Lost but it'd make me depressed.  Every track off Still Life is killer but I cannot listen to the tracks separately or out of order.  Man-Erg has the greatest intro ever and it was the first VdGG track I ever heard.  It was almost instant love.  VdGG as a band mean the world to me and this is the track that shouts out to me the most

3. Robert Wyatt - Alife (although I'd rather have Alife and Alifib together)

Again, I'd rather just take the album.  It's my favourite of all time.  However, the rather sad and lonesome way Bob sings Alife at the beginning is just devastating.  The lyrics are balmy yet I understand them.  Again this is an album I cannot do without... but I will have to!  Alife is the track that does it for the most.  The keyboards, the vocals, the lyrics, the slow journey it takes me on.  Sublime!

4. Peter Hammill - A Louse is Not a Home

pH's finest lyrical and vocal achievement in my opinion.  Heart felt and a lost VdGG track (it features all the band, even though it's a solo track).  It was a tough call between this and Like Veronica from Veracious.  Or even Easy to Slip Away... so much wonderful Hammill music!  Gosh, I've just remember No More (the Sub-Mariner)... crikey!

5. Salle Gaveau - Arcos

This track is emotionally draining and almost makes me cry.  The violin playing is out-of-this-world and Kido Natsuki's guitar playing is some of the best of the best I've ever heard

6. The Cracow Klezmer Band - Ajde Jano

The whole of the album (Die Profundis) is brilliant klezmer music but Ajde Jano really is the best klezmer track I have ever heard.  Like Arcos, it's emotionally draining, solemn, mournful and yet totally brilliantly played.

7. Elton Dean's Ninesense - Seven for Me

This is a live version of the Dean classic Seven for Lee and this is the most outstanding piece of his I have ever heard.  This version is complimented by some brilliant brass and there is one section that is so damned intense!  Who needs metal with that intensity?  Plus the riff.  The riff!

8. Magma - Theusz Hamtaahk (from Retrospektiw I-II)

I love the version of M.D.K. from the same source... but Theusz Hamtaahk is unexplainably brilliant.  Magma at their best.  The ending is also spectacular.  It's the most apocalytic thing I have ever heard and it makes me feel empty afterwards.  There is no way I could live without it!

Well... that's all my music.  Not much cheery stuff there at all!  However, most of this music makes me happy and cheers me up, even if the overtones of said music is depressing.

Book: if one is available, the Complete Works of H.G. Wells (and I mean complete, no skipping anything!)

Luxury: gosh... I really want the Internet and a laptop... seriously.  I am a researcher by heart and without access to knowledge, I would be completely empty.  I just love reading about things and I have been tracing my family tree for years.  It's just a bug!

But I guess I couldn't have that... it's getting access to the outside world... so erm...

Can I take my whole music collection with me?  Erk Gah!  I guess not...

Fine, I'll probably buy a full functional, spangly keyboard so I can finally do some composing.  Either that or a box set of diatonic harmonicas (by Hohner of course)

Oh and I don't care for the bible... can I take another book?  I fancy reading some Bertrand Russell (plus it's sort of releated to religion in an anti-religion kind of way!).


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Posted By: The Pessimist
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 07:42
Hmmm... This really is quite tricky. I could do albums just about, but songs? That is asking a bit. Oh well, I'll give it a shot:

Van Der Graaf Generator - Pilgrims (Still Life)
Well it's just such a great song. One of my favourite melodies of all time and quite possibly my very favourite lyrics ever, this one deserves a place in any collection. This is one that I'd unquestionably have played at my funeral, it's that special to me.

Godhead's Lament - Opeth (Still Life)
My favourite song by my favourite band, what more can I say? It's just perfect for me, this song never fails to put the hairs on the back of my neck on end.

The Philosopher - Death (Individual Thought Patterns)
Getting into more obscure territory here, I think this is THE greatest death metal song ever written, and THE most important progressive death song to hit the metal world. Very special song to me, I could listen to the riff and the chorus on loop all day long...

Disposition/Reflection/Triad - Tool (Lateralus)
Tool's masterpiece of masterpieces, I couldn't possibly forget this song. All three should be one song, so it counts as one song here as they all flow. This would be the song that I stick on to hit back in the desert island sand and gaze at the stars with, quietly reflecting on the mysteries of life. My trip-out philosophical song in other words.

And The Mirror Cracked - Disillusion (Back To Times Of Splendour)
I have no idea where this band came from, or where these 8 minutes of pure genius popped up from, but let me tell you, this would be a must have for me. Simply as a reminder of what a truly balanced progressive metal song should sound like.

Starless - King Crimson (Red)
The very best thing Fripp has ever created, this covers pretty much everything in prog that I love. The beauty of the ballad section, the suspenseful middle section and the climatic frantic jazz section to end it all combined is for me, THE greatest moment in 70s prog rock.

I - Meshuggah (I)
If ever I wanna get angry and all technical about it, I put this record on. I think I speak for every Meshuggah fan when I say that this contains everything you could possibly want from this great band. It's all here, in a 20 minute package, and gives off everything technical metal has to offer in that seemingly short space of time. A priceless number.

Shrinking Violet - Mostly Autumn (The Last Bright Light)
Entirely so I don't forget the beauty of the female voice whilst I'm stuck on this desert island. Overall, I think this is the best female vocal performance of all time, yet so underated. Some may disagree, some might not. Either way, this song is precious, and Heather's voice would simply keep me from topping myself whilst all alone on an island somewhere.

Book - J.S. Bach - The Complete Lute Works for Guitar
Well, if you read below, I would bring my classical guitar case (with a classical guitar, tuner, footstool and 50 sets of new strings), and this little book is my bible pretty much. My favourite composer's complete works for my second favourite instrument, so I could sit there all day playing his marvellous work. That would pass the time quite effectively (and productively) and plus, it would take anyone a lifetime to get through his ENTIRE lute works.

Luxury Item - My Classical Guitar w/ strings (50 sets), footstool and tuner
Being a musician, I gotta have an instrument with me, it's just the rules. And what would I do without my fix?


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Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 17:26
Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

Yeah, it's tough, isn't it? 10 songs is just about do-able but 8... My shortlist was about 20! LOL


I'm even cheating, and I still can't narrow it down! I have both sides from Thick as a Brick counting as 1, and the complete Shine on You Crazy diamond counting as 1 as well... :P


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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 17:49
#1 Echoes - Pink Floyd
Definitely a song which I need to survive :P Meddle being one of my fave albums of all time

#2 Tittie's N' Beer - Frank Zappa (Zappa in New York version)
This song always makes me laugh at one point(as something good) I need some laughter to cheer me up in that lonely island

#3 Gettin' Tighter - Deep Purple (King Biscuit Flower Hour version)
I'll want to do some air-guitar at some moment in the island, this just does it for 13 minutes!

#4 The Revealing Science of God - Yes
Besides being lengthy, it's a awesome album to awake with, that moog intro, the vocal harmonies, simply stunning, also for some mediative moments it works

#5 All of the Above - Transatlantic
Damn lenghthy and full of genres spread all over the song performed stunningly

#6 Thick as a Brick pt 1 - Jethro Tull
Besides being awesome, it's quite a nostalgic song for me, as well as most Pink Floyd songs which I would like to include :P

#7 Midnight on Mars - Ashra
I need some chilling, spacey music to sleep and mediate with, this does the trick perfectly

#8 Zoot Allures - Frank Zappa (studio version)
Another song to contemplate....

Book: damn, I'm not that of a reader, but I'll think of something..... La Ciudad De Los Libros Soñadores - Walter Moers, haven't read it yet, but it's big, and my brother who read it, told me it's fantastic, it really opens your mind.

Luxury: my brother's Roland Synth plus his amplifier! :P


Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 20:38
ok, I was going to think about this for a while but I think I've got a good answer:

Songs

1)  I am the Sun - The Flower Kings
  Great 25 minutes or so of music, their best song ever and the baby elephant part always makes me smile, I sing it to my daughter almost every night.
2)  Garden of Dreams - The Flower Kings  Almost an hour of FK music, I'm not as familiar with it as I should be but what the heck, I'd have the chance.
3)  Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence - Dream Theater  Once again, it's pretty long and Dream Theater rocks.
4)  Supper's Ready - Genesis  What can I say, it's a classic.
5)  The Sky Moves Sideways - Porcupine Tree  Current favorite song, it's very atmospheric.
6)  Black Light Machine - Frost*  Yes, I know it's the shortest on the list so far, but it's got to be one of my all time favorite songs.  I would want it.
7)  The Light - Spock's Beard  What can I say, I am the Catfish man
8)  The Seventh House - IQ  I agonized a lot over this one but finally decided that I wanted to represent IQ as well and this is my favorite IQ song, besides, it's almost like taking another Genesis song.

Book  I'd take the collected works of Terry Pratchett, he's hysterical and I've only read a few of his books, always wanted to read more.  This seems like a perfect choice.

Luxury Item I'm surprised that no one took anything along this line yet, me, I'd take Kate Beckinsale cause she's purdy.





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Posted By: Evolutionary Sleeper
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 21:28
Tool - Lateralus

My absolute favorite song from my favorite album.

Opeth - Godhead's Lament

The power of this song for me is undeniable. I can feel the main character's struggle throughout. Chilling. x3

Frank Zappa - Titties n' Beer

First song that ever made me laugh out loud.

Sieges Even - The Weight

Another song that absolutely gives me the chills with it's atmosphere. @_@

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A deal with God)

No way I can go without ever hearing a woman's voice, especially Kate's.

Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

I never get tired of this song, reminds me of my past life. x3

Magma - Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh (from Retrospektiw I-II)

I need at least one lengthy track and one live track, this one does both beautifully.Damn I love this disc.

Meshuggah - Rational Gaze

I need this song to bring out the headbanger in me. It make me go nuts \m/>_<\m/


Book - The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu

I love all things concerning feudal japan and this book gives me a glimpse into what court life was like. My favorite book far and away.

Luxury Item - Picture of my gf cause I'd miss her. T_T



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Posted By: TheCaptain
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 21:35
Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

The luxury item must be inanimate, and “of no survival value”.


Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:


Luxury Item I'm surprised that no one took anything along this line yet, me, I'd take Kate Beckinsale cause she's purdy.


I don't think that Kate Beckinsale can be described as inanimate. Paris Hilton would probably be the best compromise between a woman and an inanimate object.


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Posted By: Prof.
Date Posted: February 11 2009 at 22:27
Well this is a new take, I have grown up with "if you could take one album, and one album only" But I suppose this makes the decision easier.

1) Jethro Tull - Passion Play (Part II if its not considered one song)
       Its long, complex, enjoyable, etc. If I had to I would pick Part II, because even while stranded alone on a desert island your going to need some lulz, and hares with missing spectacles works for me.

2) Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Part II if its not considered one song)
       Same deal with above but its a more "normal" song from Jethro Tull. As for Part II? I really don't know why, I just always preferred it.

3) Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic
       From the first time I heard it I knew it was good, might have something to do with that Bee Gees reference.

4) Rush - Cygnus X-1 (Book I if not considered one song)
       There had to be an appearance from those Canadian boys. It was between this an Fountain of Lamneth, but this wins out for sheer rockitude and not having the vocals being too quiet(whats up with that?)

5) Dire Straits - The Mans Too Strong
       I can not get enough of this song, its just so emotional. Both heavy and soft. Theres a reason its my top played song, beating out everything else by over 30 plays.

6) Derek & The Dominoes - Layla
       Honestly the first song I ever cried to. Its probably one of my top 10 songs of all time.

7) Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing
       Very rarely do covers do justice to the original, let alone exceed them. This song tears at your heart, like Layla, just without words.

8) Phideaux - Micro Softdeathstar
       Yeah I couldn't choose Formaldehyde because this song it just slightly better, only slightly.

Book - The Lord Of The Rings (all 3 books, plus the Hobbit) or barring this, a big freaking dictionary.
       It saddens me to say this, but I sill haven read these books. And if I can't take the full series, a large dictionary to increase my vocabulary for when I share a snifter of brandy with the chaps from the desert island polo club over.

Luxury - A Flute
       Ian Anderson has made me want to do 2 things, be more Scottish, and have the ability to play flute.


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 03:35
LotR comes in one book ('cause I have it in that fashion), so that's allowed.

Ian Anderson isn't Scottish is he?  Maybe he is... he lives not far from me though.


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Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 03:38
Wow!  Just how tough is this?  I've given it a go, and am interested to note there are many similarities between my list and my buddy Tom's (Roland 113).
 
1.  Yes - Awaken
Simply the finest piece of music I've ever heard.  After 32 years, this still sends a shiver down my spine. It makes me so emotional, and would be invaluable on my desert island.
 
2.  Pink Floyd - Echoes
Floyd's finest moment, a simply wonderful piece I never tire of.
 
3.  Flower Kings - Stardust We Are
Such a beautiful track, everything you could possibly want from 25 minutes of music.
 
4.  IQ - The Seventh House.
Stunning track, their best piece from their best album.  Composition, emotion and power all rolled into one. This is the finest track from those included in the neo prog genre.  I adore it.
 
5.  Dream Theater - 6 Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
I'd have to have something heavier, for balance.  This is outstanding, and there's 42 minutes of it too.  Plenty of stunning music on a heavier tip to get my teeth into
 
6.  The Black Dog - Psil-Cosyin
Eleven minutes of progressive electronic perfection.  Imagine a true symphonic epic, converted to electronic.  This is it, mindblowing.  You won't find them on PA, but not to worry.
 
7.  Genesis - Cinema Show (Seconds Out version)
My shortest track.  I've been listening to this for 30 years and Tony's solo is still an all-time fave musical moment of mine.
 
8.  Steve Hillage - Four Ever Rainbow
An amazing ambient piece.  I'd need this to provide the perfect chillout experience
 
Luxury Item - A direct copy from Epignosis (sorry mate!!).  An infinite supply of beer, and make that a combo of Miller GD, Brahma, Reissdorf Kolsch, Estrella-Damm, Mythos, Keo and Dorada and I'm REALLY happy.
 
Book - Wisden.  Only fellow Englishmen will really understand this one.  Hours and hours of great reading and stats.  


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 03:43
Oooh, Wisden?  Interesting.

I don't like Cricket that much to warrant reading it though...


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Posted By: omri
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 05:37
1. King crimson - Starless
2. Robert Wyatt - Alifib
3. VDGG - Murglyss III
4. ELP - Tarkus (the live version from "Welcome back ...)
5. Pink floyd - Dogs
6. Comus - Drip drip
7. Renaissance - Song of Scheherezade
8. Spirogyra - The furthest point
 
Book - Wiliam Falkner - Abshalom Abshalom
 
Luxury - cigarettes (my brand). sorry but this is more important than sex.


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Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 06:52
Originally posted by TheCaptain TheCaptain wrote:

Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

The luxury item must be inanimate, and “of no survival value”.


Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:


Luxury Item I'm surprised that no one took anything along this line yet, me, I'd take Kate Beckinsale cause she's purdy.


I don't think that Kate Beckinsale can be described as inanimate. Paris Hilton would probably be the best compromise between a woman and an inanimate object.


Oh, my fault, I forgot to mention the rope.  Embarrassed

Seriously though, I guess I'd have to go for a piano then. 


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Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 07:00
Originally posted by Roj M30 Roj M30 wrote:

Wow!  Just how tough is this?  I've given it a go, and am interested to note there are many similarities between my list and my buddy Tom's (Roland 113).
 
1.  Yes - Awaken
Simply the finest piece of music I've ever heard.  After 32 years, this still sends a shiver down my spine. It makes me so emotional, and would be invaluable on my desert island.
 
2.  Pink Floyd - Echoes
Floyd's finest moment, a simply wonderful piece I never tire of.
 
3.  Flower Kings - Stardust We Are
Such a beautiful track, everything you could possibly want from 25 minutes of music.
 
4.  IQ - The Seventh House.
Stunning track, their best piece from their best album.  Composition, emotion and power all rolled into one. This is the finest track from those included in the neo prog genre.  I adore it.
 
5.  Dream Theater - 6 Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
I'd have to have something heavier, for balance.  This is outstanding, and there's 42 minutes of it too.  Plenty of stunning music on a heavier tip to get my teeth into
 
6.  The Black Dog - Psil-Cosyin
Eleven minutes of progressive electronic perfection.  Imagine a true symphonic epic, converted to electronic.  This is it, mindblowing.  You won't find them on PA, but not to worry.
 
7.  Genesis - Cinema Show (Seconds Out version)
My shortest track.  I've been listening to this for 30 years and Tony's solo is still an all-time fave musical moment of mine.
 
8.  Steve Hillage - Four Ever Rainbow
An amazing ambient piece.  I'd need this to provide the perfect chillout experience
 
Luxury Item - A direct copy from Epignosis (sorry mate!!).  An infinite supply of beer, and make that a combo of Miller GD, Brahma, Reissdorf Kolsch, Estrella-Damm, Mythos, Keo and Dorada and I'm REALLY happy.
 
Book - Wisden.  Only fellow Englishmen will really understand this one.  Hours and hours of great reading and stats.  


Roj - yes, similarities indeed.  I actually had Cinema Chow as my eighth choice in various forms of the list, Stardust received consideration as well, but I didn't want to have three FK songs on the list.

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






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Posted By: SilverEclipse
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 12:13
Queen II - Queen
A Night At The Opera - Queen
The Second Stage Turbine Blade - Coheed & Cambria
In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3 - Coheed & Cambria
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness - Coheed & Cambria
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow - Coheed & Cambria
The Dark Side Of the Moon - Pink Floyd
Close To The Edge - Yes
Tales From Topographic Oceans - Yes
In The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson



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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 12:15
^ You need to pick 8 tracks - not whole albums Wink

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Posted By: SilverEclipse
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 12:22
Should've read the top post. 

Anyway, no way can I pick just 80 mins of music.  NO WAY.  I can say Bohemian Rhapsody would be on it.  But thats it.


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Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 12:54
Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

La Ciudad De Los Libros Soñadores - Walter Moers


Would that be "The City of Dreaming Books" in English? If so, I thoroughly recommend it! No idea what that translation is like but the English one is excellent. In fact, the whole of Moers' Zamonia series is fantastic, especially "Rumo".

I realise this is getting a bit off-topic now, but what the hell - I started this thread!


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:04
Libros = books
Ciudad = city

So I should think so.


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Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:15
1. Mr. Bungle - Violenza Domestica
This is my definition of a perfect avant garde piece. Orgasmic.

2. Sublime - What I Got
This always makes me warm inside

3. Expendables - Bowl For Two
Ultimate non-hippie stoner song. masterliness.

4. Rage Against The Machine - How I Could Just Kill A Man
its a Cypress Hill cover but i like the Rage version more.

5. NWA - Gangsta Gangsta
its just too much fun to resist...

6. Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Very emotional, beautiful, long song.

7. At The Gates - Suicide Nation


8. Alice In Chains - Man In The Box
pretty much the same as above

Book: The Doomed City by Strugatsky Brothers... abstract novel that i can re read forever and always get something out of it

Luxury: a bong... more like a life necessity...


Not being pretentious or very prog for that matter... but at least i have more chances at staying sane this way.







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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:27
This is way too hard, I can just think of one particular track in the top of my head now..
 
Present - Promenade au Fond D'un Canal
 
This might be my favorite song ever. The structure, the dynamics, the dark and omnious mood and repetetive almost obsessive attitude of this composition just never fails to amaze me. Utterly unique both technically and compositionally.
 
 
 
 


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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:29
Originally posted by Bj-1 Bj-1 wrote:

This is way too hard, I can just think of one particular track in the top of my head now..
 
Present - Promenade au Fond D'un Canal
 
This might be my favorite song ever. The structure, the dynamics, the dark and omnious mood and repetetive almost obsessive attitude of this composition just never fails to amaze me. Utterly unique both technically and compositionally.
 


Not a shock to those of us that know you even a little bit... Tongue


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:34
So where's your list, Patrick?

I'm waiting patiently for it.


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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:48
Originally posted by James James wrote:

So where's your list, Patrick?

I'm waiting patiently for it.


I'll give it a go a bit later, I'm just really terrible at these....I always have such remorse when I submit it!  Embarrassed


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 13:53
Don't we all.

That's fun of it.

Try and chose tracks that remind you of family, special events or loved ones.

Wedding song?
A track in the charts that was popular when you met your wife for the first time?
A track that reminds you of your son?

The tracks have to be bearable though.


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Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:06
Originally posted by James James wrote:

Don't we all.

That's fun of it.

Try and chose tracks that remind you of family, special events or loved ones.

Wedding song?
A track in the charts that was popular when you met your wife for the first time?
A track that reminds you of your son?

The tracks have to be bearable though.


Ack, Wedding song...I couldn't bear 'You're the Inspiration' by Chicago to be one of my top thousand let alone the top 8.

Dead

Let's just say that I didn't choose that one.





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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:24
Alright, track list, no explanations (maybe I'll fill them in later).

1.  Magma - "Theusz Hamtaahk", Retrospektiw I-II
2.  Henry Cow - "Half Asleep; Half Awake"
3.  IZZ - "Deafening Silence"
4.  National Health - "Squarer for Maud"
5.  Yes - "The Gates of Delirium"
6.  The Allman Brothers Band - "Jessica"
7.  Emerson, Lake, & Palmer - "Take a Pebble"
8.  Mahler's 2nd Symphony, Final Movement

Luxury:  infinite supply of beer (great idea Rob)
Book:  Quo Vadis


Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:35
Oy.  It appears that somebody is in dire need of a nickname change.

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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:36
Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

La Ciudad De Los Libros Soñadores - Walter Moers


Would that be "The City of Dreaming Books" in English? If so, I thoroughly recommend it! No idea what that translation is like but the English one is excellent. In fact, the whole of Moers' Zamonia series is fantastic, especially "Rumo".

I realise this is getting a bit off-topic now, but what the hell - I started this thread!


Yes you nailed it. I didn't know it was originally written in english Embarrassed But yeah, my brother told me it's great, he really enjoyed it, he's quite a reader though, and I'm not.....hehe

I thought that book was pretty unknown!EmbarrassedLOL


Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:37
Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

Oy.  It appears that somebody is in dire need of a nickname change.


Sorry.  Embarrassed

(I seriously have though about changing it, actually)


Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:39
Well, Fandango and Prog Chick have both recently become available. LOL

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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:41
^as well as Ghost RiderWink


Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:43
Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

^as well as Ghost RiderWink


I think you may have missed Scott's point... Wink


Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:44
I haveUnhappy 


Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:45
Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

La Ciudad De Los Libros Soñadores - Walter Moers


Would that be "The City of Dreaming Books" in English? If so, I thoroughly recommend it! No idea what that translation is like but the English one is excellent. In fact, the whole of Moers' Zamonia series is fantastic, especially "Rumo".

I realise this is getting a bit off-topic now, but what the hell - I started this thread!


Yes you nailed it. I didn't know it was originally written in english Embarrassed But yeah, my brother told me it's great, he really enjoyed it, he's quite a reader though, and I'm not.....hehe

I thought that book was pretty unknown!EmbarrassedLOL


Actually it was originally written in German. I meant that the English translation was good...

And yes, it's not exactly well-known here either. The first Zamonia book "The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear" was moderately popular and got some gushy reviews when it was first published due to its sheer originality and freshness, though I'd say it's the weakest of the lot so far. The others have whooshed passed almost unnoticed which is rather a shame, I think.

Do read the one you've got though, it's just so much fun! Also, it's about the immense power and pleasures of reading. Perhaps it'll inspire you to read a little more regularly in future! Smile


Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:47
^hope so!

BTW: do you remember who I am?


Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 16:51
Originally posted by NaturalScience NaturalScience wrote:

Originally posted by Bj-1 Bj-1 wrote:

This is way too hard, I can just think of one particular track in the top of my head now..
 
Present - Promenade au Fond D'un Canal
 
This might be my favorite song ever. The structure, the dynamics, the dark and omnious mood and repetetive almost obsessive attitude of this composition just never fails to amaze me. Utterly unique both technically and compositionally.
 


Not a shock to those of us that know you even a little bit... Tongue
 
 
EmbarrassedEmbarrassed I love this band too much!!
 
 


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Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:00
Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

^hope so!

BTW: do you remember who I am?


I certainly remember seeing your username around a fair bit. I'm afraid I'm terrible with putting posts to names, as it were. I can't even remember everyone I met a few years back when some of us met up for a curry in London.  My memory is awful. Embarrassed


Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:03
Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

^hope so!

BTW: do you remember who I am?


I certainly remember seeing your username around a fair bit. I'm afraid I'm terrible with putting posts to names, as it were. I can't even remember everyone I met a few years back when some of us met up for a curry in London.  My memory is awful. Embarrassed


I'm afraid not.... I'm the guy who talked with you by MSN! Remember?


Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:26
Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

Originally posted by cacho cacho wrote:

^hope so!

BTW: do you remember who I am?


I certainly remember seeing your username around a fair bit. I'm afraid I'm terrible with putting posts to names, as it were. I can't even remember everyone I met a few years back when some of us met up for a curry in London.  My memory is awful. Embarrassed


I'm afraid not.... I'm the guy who talked with you by MSN! Remember?


!! Lamp

Gotcha.


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:39
And I've had a name change...

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Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:41
Originally posted by James James wrote:

And I've had a name change...


That's a point. I might find it a LOT easier to keep track of who's who if people didn't change their bloody usernames! I mean, avatars is one thing, but usernames? AngryLOL


Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 17:44
There you go.  Pat is kind of your Rio protege.  Maybe he should change his name to Gecko2. 

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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 19:24
If I do change it I'd probably just make it my real name.


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 19:30
NaturalGeck0

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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 19:40
or maybe Patural.


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 19:44
PaturalHealth

Obviously.

You get the Canterbury link in then.


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Posted By: pianoman
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 20:44
To be on topic...

1. Storm - Godspeed You! Black Emperor

2. Close to the Edge - Yes

3. Svefn g Englar - Sigur Ros

4. Bleak or Godhead's Lament (choose one at random because I cant decide) - Opeth

5. Expolosions in the Sky - Six Days at the Bottom of the Ocean

6. Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize

7. The Mars Volta - Eriatarka

8. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Antennas To Heaven

Book: Kurt Vonnegut - Cat's Cradle

Luxury: Roland G8 with amp (or speakers)

Its so heart wrenching to pick your favorite songs and book only to know that all others will be left behind.


Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: February 12 2009 at 23:04
Pianoman, do you know the book Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut?  It's better than Cat's Cradle IMO.


Posted By: Roj
Date 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.
 
Cheers, Roj.


Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 13 2009 at 06:05
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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Posted By: Pnoom!
Date 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).


Posted By: pianoman
Date 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.


Posted By: omri
Date Posted: February 15 2009 at 10:44
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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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: February 15 2009 at 11:35
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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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date 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.




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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


Posted By: Pnoom!
Date 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.


Posted By: BroSpence
Date 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.



Posted By: pianoman
Date 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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