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Post by mszanadu on May 8, 2020 20:48:08 GMT
I'm very impressed with these Simple Minds instrumental songs also and really didn't realize they had so many . I only have their best of album from the 1990's on CD
bought it many years ago . I will have to dig a bit deeper into their past collections
and see ( or should I say listen ? ) to what other treasures
these gents had back in the day too .
Just thought I should, mention (or maybe recommend is a better way of putting it) their brilliant 1982 album, New Gold Dream. I recently dug it out, and it just oozes of class, elegance and it such a special album, that combines uplifting, almost dreamlike music along with very catchy and stunning new wave and pop songs, and for me, I think they reached their absolute creative and commercial peak with that one, as there is absolute pure class, all the way. For me, this is a bit of a "problem", because I love that record so much, and it really were the first album of theirs I bought and listened to, so I have tried so hard to "love" many of their other albums, but none really came close of capturing that certain atmosphere and vibe they had going, and of course very much of it had to do with the fantastic bass playing of Derek Forbes, who I think has to be one of the most talented bass players from that era. The whole record he is completely everywhere with his unique style and way of using the bass, and creating a almost hypnotic sound, which for me sadly was a big letdown, when I learned he soon after their follow, Sparke in the Rain (1984) would leave the band, and they never really hit that magical period again, as an album band. Sure, they had huge success with hits over in America, but the things they made from late 70s and up to the mid 80s, were really something special. For me, the best way to try and describe New Gold Dream and its sound, is by posting these two, kind of different I guess, as one is much more uplifting and "huge" in sounds and rhythm, almost like a party-tune, while the other one surely captures the albums more laid back and dreamy tones. New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)Big Sleep
A totally spot-on reply as well as your brilliant song selections
for this fine band Simple Minds here too stefancrosscoe .
I totally understand what you mean here about having that
" one beloved album by a musician or band "
that has imprinted itself on our minds , bodies , and souls forever
( or even a certain song that never seems to leave us also ) .
has always left that very impression on me for life also .
Again thanks so much stefancrosscoe for these
wonderful song & album recommendations here also .
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Post by sostie on May 9, 2020 0:07:47 GMT
I'm very impressed with these Simple Minds instrumental songs also and really didn't realize they had so many .
I only have their best of album from the 1990's on CD
bought it many years ago .
I will have to dig a bit deeper into their past collections
and see ( or should I say listen ? ) to what other treasures
these gents had back in the day too .
Thanks so much again sostie for more of these
wonderful instrumental song selections here also .
Really happy you liked these. They are a band that are dismissed by many as a one hit wonder, but many forget they had 7 albums before before that big hit (as well as bothering the UK chart a few times as well). And they are pretty varied albums...someties a little challenging, but well worth a listen. stefancrosscoe rightly lauds New Gold Dream. The album after, Sparkle In The Rain, is pretty epic and made to be played loud. The 3 albums before NGD, Sister Feelings Call/Sons & Fascination (two albums from the same sessions) and Empires & Dance (featuring "I Travel"...one of the best tracks of the decade) are where they really gelled. It always seemed a shame that both Simple Minds and U2 were touted by the UK music press as future stadium acts, yet Simple Minds turned to a more stadium rock sound like U2 and after initial success gradually faded. In the meantime U2 got bigger and bigger while experimenting a little more, something Simple Minds were doing before. A few non-instrumentals
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Post by mszanadu on May 9, 2020 1:27:31 GMT
I'm very impressed with these Simple Minds instrumental songs also and really didn't realize they had so many .
I only have their best of album from the 1990's on CD
bought it many years ago .
I will have to dig a bit deeper into their past collections
and see ( or should I say listen ? ) to what other treasures
these gents had back in the day too .
Thanks so much again sostie for more of these
wonderful instrumental song selections here also .
Really happy you liked these. They are a band that are dismissed by many as a one hit wonder, but many forget they had 7 albums before before that big hit (as well as bothering the UK chart a few times as well). And they are pretty varied albums...someties a little challenging, but well worth a listen. stefancrosscoe rightly lauds New Gold Dream. The album after, Sparkle In The Rain, is pretty epic and made to be played loud. The 3 albums before NGD, Sister Feelings Call/Sons & Fascination (two albums from the same sessions) and Empires & Dance (featuring "I Travel"...one of the best tracks of the decade) are where they really gelled. It always seemed a shame that both Simple Minds and U2 were touted by the UK music press as future stadium acts, yet Simple Minds turned to a more stadium rock sound like U2 and after initial success gradually faded. In the meantime U2 got bigger and bigger while experimenting a little more, something Simple Minds were doing before. A few non-instrumentals
Totally agree with you here sostie
it did seem like this band Simple Minds
was very underrated for sure .
However I am very glad I did purchase
their best of CD many years ago
it was worth every penny indeed .
The song " Under The Catwalk " was also on my best of CD
and a really big favorite of mine here too .
Thanks so much sostie for your excellent and spot-on reply here also .
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 9, 2020 10:20:17 GMT
A totally spot-on reply as well as your brilliant song selections
for this fine band Simple Minds here too stefancrosscoe . I totally understand what you mean here about having that
" one beloved album by a musician or band "
that has imprinted itself on our minds , bodies , and souls forever
( or even a certain song that never seems to leave us also ) . has always left that very impression on me for life also . Again thanks so much stefancrosscoe for these
wonderful song & album recommendations here also . I remember you being very fond of Howard Jones, from one of our many conversations ago, and I am somehow often reminded that, as he is one of those british synth pop and new wave artists I really want to give a closer look at their music, and also because he seems to be frequently mentioned along with one of my personal favorites, Thomas Dolby during the early to mid 80s period of time. Still, I have absolute no plans of "stop" looking up after new or older music and artists that I enjoy, because that is what truly drive me constantly forward, and while I may not be all there, by finding 100 new favorite songs or artists a week, I however would gladly discover maybe 2-3 new positive favorites a year, if am so lucky, and when or if I do, it just makes it all so much better. Because those have a tendancy to stay with me forever, and it is not that often it happens, but yeah, it is such a joy when it does.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 9, 2020 10:47:21 GMT
Really happy you liked these. They are a band that are dismissed by many as a one hit wonder, but many forget they had 7 albums before before that big hit (as well as bothering the UK chart a few times as well). And they are pretty varied albums...someties a little challenging, but well worth a listen.stefancrosscoe rightly lauds New Gold Dream. The album after, Sparkle In The Rain, is pretty epic and made to be played loud. The 3 albums before NGD, Sister Feelings Call/Sons & Fascination (two albums from the same sessions) and Empires & Dance (featuring "I Travel"...one of the best tracks of the decade) are where they really gelled. It always seemed a shame that both Simple Minds and U2 were touted by the UK music press as future stadium acts, yet Simple Minds turned to a more stadium rock sound like U2 and after initial success gradually faded. In the meantime U2 got bigger and bigger while experimenting a little more, something Simple Minds were doing before. Sorry for the bold/fat use of your post, but I completly agree with every word you wrote. It is quite a shame, or sad that such a great and very creative band so often are just thrown into the whole "one-hit-wonder" lazy journalism category, and I also notice the very annoying "if they do not break it in America, they are not big", that many tend to use as a dig towards certain artists or bands, which is ridiculous. America is not the whole "world", and these guys were pretty damn big before John Hughes came along, same could be said of The Psychedelic Furs, OMD and New Order, and so many other fantastic british acts at that time. But of course, it did help in sales, to be included in american movies and getting a whole new audience and all that, and the funny thing is that many early 80s acts, such as A Flock of Seagulls, Thomas Dolby and so on, seemed to hit off bigger with the american listeners, than in their own home country. Anyway, it just feels ignorant or should I say, arrogant of those trying to dismiss a band who, as you said, had 7 albums released before their big monster hit, which I think not even was written by the band, but actually for them. I also agree on your writing about how often Simple Minds and U2 seemed to be put together, as they (for me) sounds nothing alike, at least for most of the 7-8 first releases of theirs. But of course, after their more "political" or more "serious" changes within both song structures and lyrics/themes began to take place later on, I do see some of the more U2/Bono "preaching" kind of stuff, and I just, well, it did very little for my part, and did not think it suited neither the band or Jim Kerr and his voice. They had some fantastic songs here and there from the late 80s and onwards, but I sure do prefer the early up to mid 80s material way more, and that is what I would like to remember them for. The funny thing, about the "comparison" between the two bands, is that I think U2 were really influenced by eraly Simple Minds, specially the whole lush/dreamy sound from the New Gold era, and they actually I think had some very fine and incredible stuff going on the Unforgettable Fire album, sadly it also felt a bit, too uneven to match the same quality and style of what Simple Minds had done earlier on.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 9, 2020 10:57:11 GMT
Since Simple Minds and instrumentals seems to have hit off in such a great manner, I (promise, that last one for a while) thought the incredible last finisher of their Sparke in the Rain (1984) album, Shake off the Ghosts should very well fit in here.
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Post by mszanadu on May 9, 2020 14:23:01 GMT
Since Simple Minds and instrumentals seems to have hit off in such a great manner, I (promise, that last one for a while) thought the incredible last finisher of their Sparke in the Rain (1984) album, Shake off the Ghosts should very well fit in here.
" Sorry for the bold/fat use of your post, but I completely agree with every word you wrote. "
Absolutely no need at all to apologize here stefancrosscoe
instead I say thanks so very much for all your enthusiast participation
and for your very quality replies here it's extremely appreciated by me .
So I say keep sending those positive replies forward
it's quite welcomed by me here too .
Also thanks so much for your very kind words to me here
and for another wonderful instrumental song by Simple Minds here as well .
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Post by mszanadu on May 9, 2020 14:38:36 GMT
Really happy you liked these. They are a band that are dismissed by many as a one hit wonder, but many forget they had 7 albums before before that big hit (as well as bothering the UK chart a few times as well). And they are pretty varied albums...someties a little challenging, but well worth a listen.stefancrosscoe rightly lauds New Gold Dream. The album after, Sparkle In The Rain, is pretty epic and made to be played loud. The 3 albums before NGD, Sister Feelings Call/Sons & Fascination (two albums from the same sessions) and Empires & Dance (featuring "I Travel"...one of the best tracks of the decade) are where they really gelled. It always seemed a shame that both Simple Minds and U2 were touted by the UK music press as future stadium acts, yet Simple Minds turned to a more stadium rock sound like U2 and after initial success gradually faded. In the meantime U2 got bigger and bigger while experimenting a little more, something Simple Minds were doing before. Sorry for the bold/fat use of your post, but I completly agree with every word you wrote. It is quite a shame, or sad that such a great and very creative band so often are just thrown into the whole "one-hit-wonder" lazy journalism category, and I also notice the very annoying "if they do not break it in America, they are not big", that many tend to use as a dig towards certain artists or bands, which is ridiculous. America is not the whole "world", and these guys were pretty damn big before John Hughes came along, same could be said of The Psychedelic Furs, OMD and New Order, and so many other fantastic british acts at that time. But of course, it did help in sales, to be included in american movies and getting a whole new audience and all that, and the funny thing is that many early 80s acts, such as A Flock of Seagulls, Thomas Dolby and so on, seemed to hit off bigger with the american listeners, than in their own home country. Anyway, it just feels ignorant or should I say, arrogant of those trying to dismiss a band who, as you said, had 7 albums released before their big monster hit, which I think not even was written by the band, but actually for them. I also agree on your writing about how often Simple Minds and U2 seemed to be put together, as they (for me) sounds nothing alike, at least for most of the 7-8 first releases of theirs. But of course, after their more "political" or more "serious" changes within both song structures and lyrics/themes began to take place later on, I do see some of the more U2/Bono "preaching" kind of stuff, and I just, well, it did very little for my part, and did not think it suited neither the band or Jim Kerr and his voice. They had some fantastic songs here and there from the late 80s and onwards, but I sure do prefer the early up to mid 80s material way more, and that is what I would like to remember them for. The funny thing, about the "comparison" between the two bands, is that I think U2 were really influenced by eraly Simple Minds, specially the whole lush/dreamy sound from the New Gold era, and they actually I think had some very fine and incredible stuff going on the Unforgettable Fire album, sadly it also felt a bit, too uneven to match the same quality and style of what Simple Minds had done earlier on.
I totally 110% completely agree with your entire reply here stefancrosscoe .
These underrated musicians and bands of the 1970's & 80's were always my top favorites
because they really did create something very unique ,
beyond special , and quite heartfelt yet spiritually uplifting indeed .
Also whether these particular bands or musicians are still in circulation or not
either way they will always be remembered by us forever loyal fans here too .
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Post by mszanadu on May 9, 2020 15:17:52 GMT
A totally spot-on reply as well as your brilliant song selections
for this fine band Simple Minds here too stefancrosscoe . I totally understand what you mean here about having that
" one beloved album by a musician or band "
that has imprinted itself on our minds , bodies , and souls forever
( or even a certain song that never seems to leave us also ) . has always left that very impression on me for life also . Again thanks so much stefancrosscoe for these
wonderful song & album recommendations here also . I remember you being very fond of Howard Jones, from one of our many conversations ago, and I am somehow often reminded that, as he is one of those british synth pop and new wave artists I really want to give a closer look at their music, and also because he seems to be frequently mentioned along with one of my personal favorites, Thomas Dolby during the early to mid 80s period of time. Still, I have absolute no plans of "stop" looking up after new or older music and artists that I enjoy, because that is what truly drive me constantly forward, and while I may not be all there, by finding 100 new favorite songs or artists a week, I however would gladly discover maybe 2-3 new positive favorites a year, if am so lucky, and when or if I do, it just makes it all so much better. Because those have a tendancy to stay with me forever, and it is not that often it happens, but yeah, it is such a joy when it does.
I highly recommend listening to that fine yet one of a kind
non mainstream musical genius gent who is Howard Jones .
IMPO - I tend to be a very loyal fan of his for many years now
and I even saw him many years ago in a small concert in my area too .
These are the top albums I recommend to start off with even though IMPO all his early albums were such quality .
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 9, 2020 20:58:13 GMT
I will be sure to try and pick out a few cuts, from each of those albums and give them a go, and then I promise I will keep you noticed about how it sit along with me. By the way, is there an Howard Jones music thread on this forum? I could swear I saw one, a few years back, but maybe there is another Howard? Anyway, thanks for the links for each album, and I am looking forward to checking up some of his music, as I have been meaning to do so, for such a long time, but, I guess some things might be worthy of waiting for. Take care, and continue one having a good saturday night.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 10, 2020 10:23:10 GMT
I decided that I would try to check out his first album, Human's Lib (1983) as I prefer to start at the beginning and then slowly, if I like what I hear, build me upwards, each album a time, and so I thought checking out Howard Jones debut. I guess it might be a bit too early on, to really "conclude" how I feel of his music or albums, just by listening to one of them, once. However, there certainly was a few cuts that I felt did surely grab my attention, a bit more than the others. Natural and Equality, are two of those very atmospheric yet uplifting, almost danceable tunes, which I surely enjoyed, but I have to say that as of right now, my favorite surely is the beautiful Hide and Seek.
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Post by sostie on May 10, 2020 19:46:02 GMT
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Post by NJtoTX on May 10, 2020 21:20:15 GMT
Glad - Traffic Baka - Outback Batuka - Santana Bouree - Jethro Tull Sandstorm - Darude Miserlou - Dick Dale Gridlock - The Pogues Water Song - Hot Tuna Apache - The Shadows Samba Pa Ti - Santana The Little Fugue - Bach Erik Satie - 1st Gymnopedie Classical Gas - Mason Williams Jessica - Allman Brothers Band Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi My Man's Gone Now - Bill Evans Buck's Boogie - Blue Oyster Cult Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet Peaches En Regalia - Frank Zappa Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group Egyptian Reggae - Jonathan Richman Sex Machine - Sly & the Family Stone Singing Winds Crying Beasts - Santana
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 12, 2020 20:19:07 GMT
by any musical artist / Band - even the Great Composers too !
Here are just a few of mine for the moment .
I decided to finally dig in a few pages back in this fine thread of yours, and I noticed early on, it may take some time, as you had set the standar for what I think of as great and memorable instrumentals, very high with so much good and catching music in your first post. The Daft Punk cut, V oyager is truly something, and I love the whole funky bass vibe it has going, but also the soothing or relaxing synth sounds that just sways around the jam, and I only wished it would go on a bit further, but then thankfully the replay button do excist, and in this case it is badly needed a few times more. Somehow, the video or link you put up, I guess has been brought down. However, I think such a classic deserves to be put up once more, and I had absolutely forgotten they made a music video for it, that was also a cool surprise to learn. Daft Punk - Voyager (2001)
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 12, 2020 20:27:39 GMT
I'll stick with mostly Rock for now. But Classical has so many more great choices.
Rush - YYZ I agree, that one is sure among the all time greats within the rock music world, and of all the fantastic live performances I have seen over the years on Youtube and other live videos, my all time favorite has to be the one from the Rush in Rio (2002) concert, The whole crowd just goes totally bonkers, and I love the reaction to that of both Geddy and Alex, who joins in on the fun. Incredible to see such a passionate and energy filled crowd, and must have been so much fun for the band to play in front of that kind of enthusiastic fans, who also ends up singing along, almost the entire time, on a instrumental, which is just awesome. YYZ Live in Rio (2002)
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 12, 2020 20:44:20 GMT
Here are few more of my favorite selections too .
Those are really beautiful instrumentals, I do not remember too much of the films itself, but the soundtrack, that one I sure do not forget about. Incredible dreamy and relaxing sounds, and just one of so many Tangerine Dream did back then, and I have yet to pick up this fine soundtrack of theirs, but I will hopefully one day. Charly The Kid is, well that one is unforgettable, so much warm and tender sounds, the haunting melody and, damn Tangerine Dream were on fire those days. No matter the movie, they always delivered the goods. I noticed you also brought up a few Art of Noise tracks, and I guess I never really came longer into their later albums and releases, than the compilation that I think is named Daft (1985), and contains music that was made during the early days of 1983-1984. What really makes that album stand out for me, is not the huge and famous tracks, but the more downbeat instrumentals, and where the best and most stunning ones are through three very different versions of their classic single Moments in Love (1984), and where I think they probably reached their absolute peak by coming up with these sensual, romantic and just unforgettable sounds, to that of: Love also known as Moments in Love (Quiet Storm Version) Another version, and again very different version of (probably the most downbeat of them all) Moments in Love is this one: (Three Fingers Of) LoveIt is just very impressive and "shocking" to learn that so much of this brilliant music were made already back in 1983-84, but was not realesed until around 1985-86.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on May 12, 2020 20:57:05 GMT
Well, I guess I have to continue on another day, but I will just finish off with one of the finest instrumentals from the 70s, and which is by ABBA and is the title cut from their Arrival (1976) album:
Arrival (1976)
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Post by Sulla on May 12, 2020 23:39:17 GMT
I'll stick with mostly Rock for now. But Classical has so many more great choices.
Rush - YYZ I agree, that one is sure among the all time greats within the rock music world, and of all the fantastic live performances I have seen over the years on Youtube and other live videos, my all time favorite has to be the one from the Rush in Rio (2002) concert, The whole crowd just goes totally bonkers, and I love the reaction to that of both Geddy and Alex, who joins in on the fun. Incredible to see such a passionate and energy filled crowd, and must have been so much fun for the band to play in front of that kind of enthusiastic fans, who also ends up singing along, almost the entire time, on a instrumental, which is just awesome. YYZ Live in Rio (2002) Yeah, the Rio concert must've been extra exciting. I saw Rush 4 times in concert. The fans always wait for Neil to throw a drumstick in the air. If he drops it, they give out a collective "Awww", but when he catches it they go absolutely crazy.
I feel sad for them because after so many decades of fun, it's now over.
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Post by mszanadu on May 30, 2020 21:42:43 GMT
I quite like early Simple Minds too, though Big Gold Dream was one LP too far for me. Anyhow, a favourite instrumental which I'd shockingly forgotten about for a while until yesterday -
That's quite an awesome yet very catchy instrumental tune there nogbad .
Thanks so much for sharing this one and for your reply here too .
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Mar 16, 2021 10:23:02 GMT
Having brought up again, a few of my favorite Camel records, I was not really sure if I might have slipped a few ones into this fine sounding thread already, but Andrew Latimer and the british prog-rock group, sure made some beautiful and very soothing instrumentals back in the day, and that rarely if ever, ended up as tiresome, boring or dull, but kept on building and keeping the listeners on their toes, and I feel these are surely worth to bring up.
I guess one could really upload the entire album, as it is fully instrumental, but if I had to pick out a few of my favorite stand out cuts, these would be among the ones I love the most:
The Snow Goose (1975)
Rhayader Goes To Town (1975)
Preparation (1975)
Chord Change (1976) Ice (1979)
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