FirstMeasure Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Y987Uf1wY Hey DAS44, long time no see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Haha FM, I saw this and had to think the timing was almost too perfect. Might be common knowledge (might not) that I am a Band fanatic. They shaped who I am both as a person and as a musician more than any other band. Its fantastic stuff, lyrically rich (shames many of the "songwriters" today if you asked me) and the folky-countryish feel they inherited from Bob Dylan after their days as Ronnie Hawkins' Hawks just hooks me in. Rick Danko's unearthly wail, provides a beautiful color to the tapestry, coupled with Leevon's raspy yell (my cousin recently got to see Leevon live, I am so jealous) you can't go wrong. Plus, The Last Waltz is effing fantastic (and if you haven't seen it its more than worth the fee). Thanks for this FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Not a lot of people love The Band like that, easy to remember. The Last Waltz made me want to perform on stage, and put on a good show. Not just go out there and show off (although there is a certain amount of showing off in showmanship). And Rick Danko's Vocal Harmonies are outa site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh psh, figures why a lot of people piss me off! (Kidding of course, your taste in music isn't a major factor in whether or not I like you, more if I can hold a conversation with you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 The Band is great. Music From Big Pink is an all time favorite. I have to say though, they are one of those bands that I love listening to but I can't really relate as a player. Not a dig at all. I find there are many bands that I love as a listener, but can't really grasp what they do as a musician. Maybe Robbie's style is just too far removed from my own. There has to be a name for this. The Beatles are the same way for me. Love them! But I've never played any of their tunes, and they have not shaped me in the way that Cream and Zeppelin and Hendrix did. Hope I'm not rambling here. I have given this some thought in the past, but never really tried to explain it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I found Levon's book "This Wheel's On Fire" very interesting. I would recommend it for any The Band fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh man, the band is awesome. Music From Big Pink is also one of my favorites. Robbie's style is pretty far from the kinds of things I do, too...regrettably, because for the sake of listening I find Robbie's playing to be really great. Tasteful and understated, but, magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I have to say I feel the same surfpup, if ever I get a chance to get a recording on here for your listening (dis?)pleasure you'll hear the massive differences between Robbie and I's playing style. Music From Big Pink sits high in my list of favorites. His playing is fantastic! I'll be sure to check that book out Larry! Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Y987Uf1wY Hey DAS44, long time no see. One of my favorite songs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Das Band!!! YA! Just a dam good solid band...I have been a fan since 1965... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Great Band. I wish they could have got Rock of Ages on video. Aside from all the guest appearances, I think they played better than TLW, although that's great. I've been listening to Northern Lights Southern Cross lately. An overlooked album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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