Greatest Recording of All Time

[eliselovesmusic]

I reckon THE greatest recording of all time is Jeff Buckley (and guitarist Michael Tighe) performing "Hallelujah" off the album 'Grace'
Stunning vocal performance, great guitar playing, tonnes of emotion and brilliant dynamics.

[eliselovesmusic]

Oh I forgot to add what do you think is the best recording or just best song in general?

[Jumpoff]

I disagree on Hallelujah though I ilke the song.

My favorite recording ever is either Tom Waits "Clap Hands" or John Coltrane "Psalm".

[thespearkid]

Going to go with Neil Armstrong's moon walk.

[batmannj]

no clue, but Jeff Buckley is great.

[Burn That Shit]

Going to go with Neil Armstrong's moon walk.
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[El_Jeffe]

for me it would have to be something from the likes of ladysmith black mambazo. those beautiful, pure, mesmerizing harmonies that wash upon your mind as if a flowing tide of a dream-like sensation

although this is the kind of topic that as soon as i hit the submit button on this post i'll think of a few more examples haha. i could see a lot coming from the 60's jamaican ska culture too

[thespearkid]

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So beautiful. Then again, I've always loved that lo-fi stuff.

[Jumpoff]

for me it would have to be something from the likes of ladysmith black mambazo. those beautiful, pure, mesmerizing harmonies that wash upon your mind as if a flowing tide of a dream-like sensation

although this is the kind of topic that as soon as i hit the submit button on this post i'll think of a few more examples haha. i could see a lot coming from the 60's jamaican ska culture too

Was actually hoping you'd respond. Haven't heard of ladysmith but will listen later... and yeah, I was thinking of naming Fela Kuti's Zombie. The endless groove is just great.

I haven't been able to get my hands on the original Toots "Funky Kingston", just the American compilation version. It's bothering me haha

[BlinkxExists21]

hallelujah is an amazing song

[JustSway]

The version that was covered for The Xfactor winner however...is not.

[El_Jeffe]

Was actually hoping you'd respond. Haven't heard of ladysmith but will listen later... and yeah, I was thinking of naming Fela Kuti's Zombie. The endless groove is just great.

I haven't been able to get my hands on the original Toots "Funky Kingston", just the American compilation version. It's bothering me haha

ladysmith black mambazo (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=313747) are incredible. the greatest vocal group of all time, & at their pinnacle without any form of backing music whatsoever (although that one album with an english chamber orchestra was stunning). a great starter song to represent what i was hinting around in my post would be something like "inkanyezi nezazi" (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofi le&friendID=295208755)

kuti crossed my mind straight away too, along with the likes of tinariwen, the early skatalites material & a number of other gorgeous soul soaked early ska harmonies from many great artists. there was such an astounding raw & heavily emotive quality to those recordings. people who ignore this era of music are doing themselves a huge wrong

[TachyonEvan]

The entirety of Pink Floyd's "The Wall."

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[Chris Fallon]

One of the few threads you make that may make for interesting discussion. Nice.

[Jumpoff]

The entirety of Pink Floyd's "The Wall."

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Why pick one of their worst albums?

[robat19]

So beautiful. Then again, I've always loved that lo-fi stuff.

It's just fascinating what they could do with video back then, looks so damn good.

[TachyonEvan]

Why pick one of their worst albums?

Surely you jest!

It's about the destruction of a man's soul from the inside, beginning with the gradual buildup of his psyche's own twisted defense mechanisms.

It's fucking genius.

[Jumpoff]

Definitely one of their worst.

[TachyonEvan]

Definitely one of their worst.

Um. No. Fool.

Also in contention for this thread's award: All of Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie"

[Jumpoff]

No you..

Pink Floyd sucks but the Wall was bad for even them.

[Chris Fallon]

Pink Floyd sucks? Fuck no they didn't -- Animals and Wish You Were Here are terrific!

[Jumpoff]

Wish You Were Here and uhh Piper At The Gates were great CD's. Otherwise? Suck.

[TachyonEvan]

I call bullshit on that one.

Pink Floyd is one of the greatest bands of all time. You are painfully full of shit. I'm sorry that I didn't originally recognize the smell coming out of your ears.

How can you fucking like TMV and not the Floyd?

And how can you like two albums as diverse as Piper and WYWH but not the Wall?

[Chris Fallon]

I disagree -- Pink Floyd did a lot of cool shit and were relatively unique in the way they recorded/wrote songs. I have a hard time ignoring that and believe they've recorded some of the finest rock records in history.

[TachyonEvan]

I disagree -- Pink Floyd did a lot of cool shit and were relatively unique in the way they recorded/wrote songs. I have a hard time ignoring that and believe they've recorded some of the finest rock records in history.

Quoted for truth. Truth on a biblical level.

[Jumpoff]

I call bullshit on that one.

Pink Floyd is one of the greatest bands of all time. You are painfully full of shit. I'm sorry that I didn't originally recognize the smell coming out of your ears.

How can you fucking like TMV and not the Floyd?

And how can you like two albums as diverse as Piper and WYWH but not the Wall?

Because I find their music overly boring. Including the Wall. If barrett had stayed with them I could see them having become one of my favorites, but he didn't. And they didn't.

I like TMV infinitely more. Go figure.

[TachyonEvan]

Because I find their music overly boring. Including the Wall. If barrett had stayed with them I could see them having become one of my favorites, but he didn't. And they didn't.

I like TMV infinitely more. Go figure.

TMV covered "Candy and a Currant Bun."

And I'm glad Syd left. He was a mental case.

[chipdip18]

Because I find their music overly boring. Including the Wall. If barrett had stayed with them I could see them having become one of my favorites, but he didn't. And they didn't.

I like TMV infinitely more. Go figure.


I'm not a huge fan of The Wall but still love Pink Floyd. Go figure.

You don't like Pink Floyd, that's cool, and you like The Mars Volta, that's cool too. But Pink Floyd was a rather important artist.

[Jumpoff]

TMV covered "Candy and a Currant Bun."

And I'm glad Syd left. He was a mental case.

Yeah and ATDI covered Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk, both by Syd Barrett so what's your point. Pink Floyd with Syd shouldn't even be considered the same band as without.

I'm not a huge fan of The Wall but still love Pink Floyd. Go figure.

You don't like Pink Floyd, that's cool, and you like The Mars Volta, that's cool too. But Pink Floyd was a rather important artist.

Yeah. Important obviously doesn't mean I like them though.

[chipdip18]

Yeah. Important obviously doesn't mean I like them though.

Yeah, and you don't have to. Just saying that they were.

[Fin.]

Yeah. Important obviously doesn't mean I like them though.

You not liking them doesn't mean they suck.

[IWasaCamera]

John Coltrane - Pursuance/Psalm

[Melkor]

You not liking them doesn't mean they suck.

Qft

I would have no idea where to start for the thread question but I personally adore the sound of 'Stairway to Heaven.'

[yoyoninjagirl]

I reckon THE greatest recording of all time is Jeff Buckley (and guitarist Michael Tighe) performing "Hallelujah" off the album 'Grace'
Stunning vocal performance, great guitar playing, tonnes of emotion and brilliant dynamics.

I have to agree, actually the entire Grace album is well produced.

[Jumpoff]

John Coltrane - Pursuance/Psalm

Glad we agree :-d

You not liking them doesn't mean they suck.

Me not liking them means I can think they suck, right? Or am I not allowed to think a band sucks now?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I dislike "Hallelujah," probably because of its ubiquity, but Grace obviously is gorgeous.

[eliselovesmusic]

Just heard Ladymsith Black Mambazo... OMG possibly the most soothing and uplifting thing I've ever heard.

I'm in love

[El_Jeffe]

this thread needs more love & discussion. that's cool you checked them out though, i think their live recordings are even better. just such a quality of fragile purity

someone else i'd definitely consider to have captured some of the greatest recordings would be r. carlos naikai's early material. now everyone here is always keen to check out jazz, but this man was classically trained in jazz (trumpet) & theory, before returning to his native american heritage & taking up the american indian flute. this man is responsible for bringing the flute into the concert hall, performing with a great number of symphony & chamber orchestras over the years, the results... divine. he captures the timeless serenity of the instrument, plays with the utmost perfection, such free flowing compositions that soothe the spirit & carry the listener to the far realms of the imagination. transcending all place & time. the beauty is really beyond words, unfortunately for many ap'ers, his music seems to be hard to track down online? i'll up a song or two, let you guys decide for yourselves

[chipdip18]

Looking forward to it Craig. I love flutes and i love your rec's, so i really can't go wrong here.

[Jumpoff]

this thread needs more love & discussion. that's cool you checked them out though, i think their live recordings are even better. just such a quality of fragile purity

someone else i'd definitely consider to have captured some of the greatest recordings would be r. carlos naikai's early material. now everyone here is always keen to check out jazz, but this man was classically trained in jazz (trumpet) & theory, before returning to his native american heritage & taking up the american indian flute. this man is responsible for bringing the flute into the concert hall, performing with a great number of symphony & chamber orchestras over the years, the results... divine. he captures the timeless serenity of the instrument, plays with the utmost perfection, such free flowing compositions that soothe the spirit & carry the listener to the far realms of the imagination. transcending all place & time. the beauty is really beyond words, unfortunately for many ap'ers, his music seems to be hard to track down online? i'll up a song or two, let you guys decide for yourselves

Man you should write press releases. The way you describe bands make them sound pretty much perfect.

[raptorz44]

Man you should write press releases. The way you describe bands make them sound pretty much perfect.
"why, I have never witnessed such amazing lyrics such as, '
ONE! TWO! We're coming for you. THREE! FOUR! Lock your door.
FIVE! SIX! Suck on my dick.' and
'
i shot myself and SHES AFORD
cuz' she thought i was kidding but i wasnt'
brokenCYDE's album The Broken is a musical masterpiece, the likes of which i have never heard before. the screams, the beeps, and everything was like pure sexual intercourse for my ears."

[funkel]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - BBF3

[TachyonEvan]

The Broken is a musical masterpiece, the likes of which i have never heard before. the screams, the beeps, and everything was like pure sexual intercourse for my ears."

Maybe if the sexual intercourse involves one of the following:

a) Anal penetration with a knife.
b) Watching John McCain's sex tape
c) Sucking off a horse with herpes
d) Lemon Party.
e) Rick Astley
f) Rape.
g) Bondage.
h) Electronica.
i) ALL OF THE FUCKING ABOVE.

...Then yes. That's exactly what Brokencyde is.

[micahistheballs]

Bob Dylan- Like A Rolling Stone.

[IWasaCamera]

Anberlin - Like A Rolling Stone

[TachyonEvan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI

[funkel]

Br00tal.

[micahistheballs]

Anberlin - Like A Rolling Stone
One of the rare times the cover surpasses the original.

[what_ever]

I have an inclination to earlier guitar-based rock recordings, like Please Please Me-era Beatles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly... and maybe some of Hendrix's live stuff from Woodstock.

[CaryGrant]

I'm going to go with a song NO ONE will agree with! Hoorah!

Yndi Halda - "Dash & Blast"

[El_Jeffe]

Man you should write press releases. The way you describe bands make them sound pretty much perfect.

haha don't know about that mate. i'm just a man who loves what he loves, & tries to share the never ending love-laden journey that is music

Looking forward to it Craig. I love flutes and i love your rec's, so i really can't go wrong here.

well here's a handful of songs from a few different albums. these aren't even close to being his best work, actually just 4 songs i had on my computer that i've used in various mixes for people over the years haha. bloody good though. such moments of absolute clarity, such elegant restraint. but the emotion pours out of the flute. so beautifully arranged, so soulful & exquisite, yet somehow delicately understated, like a vessel of pure flowing water. the tones & atmosphere created are like nothing i've ever come across since. enjoy mate (& anyone else interested):

red streaking into water (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6NVXUJRM)

resonance: kokopelli wind (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M9V81V9T)

dreamscapes: creation chant (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QP8JPCKW)

silver fish (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F5JIXIIA)


& staff don't worry, these are all songs from different albums, ranging from about 1989 to 2004. i'm sure no labels or whathaveyou are really going to pull this site up for a small mix of flute songs haha


EDIT: also definitely backing the guy just above ^ who mentioned live hendrix

[anthonydarko]

I call bullshit on that one.

Pink Floyd is one of the greatest bands of all time. You are painfully full of shit. I'm sorry that I didn't originally recognize the smell coming out of your ears.

How can you fucking like TMV and not the Floyd?

And how can you like two albums as diverse as Piper and WYWH but not the Wall?
Pink Floyd is the greatest band of all time....to stoners who try to sync Dark Side Of The Moon to The Wizard of Oz.

[eliselovesmusic]

haha don't know about that mate. i'm just a man who loves what he loves, & tries to share the never ending love-laden journey that is music



Right on dude your passion for music is very inspiring... You also know alot of great musicians who I'm about to check out any minute now....

I'd also like to mention John Lennon. Him singing "Mother" makes you feel like your heart's just been ripped out haha but that's what makes it great.

[chipdip18]

well here's a handful of songs from a few different albums. these aren't even close to being his best work, actually just 4 songs i had on my computer that i've used in various mixes for people over the years haha. bloody good though. such moments of absolute clarity, such elegant restraint. but the emotion pours out of the flute. so beautifully arranged, so soulful & exquisite, yet somehow delicately understated, like a vessel of pure flowing water. the tones & atmosphere created are like nothing i've ever come across since. enjoy mate (& anyone else interested):

red streaking into water (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6NVXUJRM)

resonance: kokopelli wind (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=M9V81V9T)

dreamscapes: creation chant (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QP8JPCKW)

silver fish (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=F5JIXIIA)


& staff don't worry, these are all songs from different albums, ranging from about 1989 to 2004. i'm sure no labels or whathaveyou are really going to pull this site up for a small mix of flute songs haha


EDIT: also definitely backing the guy just above ^ who mentioned live hendrix


Alright i'm listening now! Thanks haha.

[El_Jeffe]

sweet as, let it soak in & let me know what you reckon. not the kind of music you can just throw on willy nilly, but given the right mood/time, it can really hit hard. music that truly has that hauntingly beautiful quality, you can really feel the ache & sadness. i hope you enjoy it mate

[Jumpoff]

The flute playing is actually really amazing from teh little I've heard. But I'm not sure if it's something I could listen to often... I have a problem where if there's no lyrics then I feel like I'm listening to background music and nothing else :-(

[funkel]

I'm going to go with a song NO ONE will agree with! Hoorah!

Yndi Halda - "Dash & Blast"
Excellent, excellent song.

[c_rob2700]

Don't think i'd call it the greatest recording of all time but Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" is incredible

[makeasound]

My vote is either "God Only Knows" or "Good Vibrations", both by The Beach Boys.

[nikaidoh]

Going to pick Miles Davis' Bitches Brew just because I can't think of what your criteria of best recording/song is.

[IWasaCamera]

In A Silent Way is better anyway.

[El_Jeffe]

Alright i'm listening now! Thanks haha.

how'd you find it mate? if it's had enough time that is

The flute playing is actually really amazing from teh little I've heard. But I'm not sure if it's something I could listen to often... I have a problem where if there's no lyrics then I feel like I'm listening to background music and nothing else :-(

yea that can be a common theme for a lot of people i guess. i find his albums just as absorbing & explanative as any album with lyrics. the range of sensation within his music speaks volumes & shares stories of great emotion. maybe it'll come to you in time, maybe not, each to their own. good on ya for checking him out though

[Hey Kevin]

http://listverse.com/bizarre/top-10-incredible-recordings/

[chipdip18]

how'd you find it mate? if it's had enough time that is



yea that can be a common theme for a lot of people i guess. i find his albums just as absorbing & explanative as any album with lyrics. the range of sensation within his music speaks volumes & shares stories of great emotion. maybe it'll come to you in time, maybe not, each to their own. good on ya for checking him out though


First impressions is that it's good, but a bit more spaced out then i imagined (At least the songs i got to) but good. I'll let it sink in.

[Miss Heartcore]

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[Ryzenfall]

Don't see too much love for albums like Songs In The Key of Life - Stevie Wonder or What's Going On? - Marvin Gaye.

[Maxwell]

Hallelujah has been massively butchered over here in the UK.

bsuXbkrA_AQ

This was the winner of The X Factor, our version of American Idol. This was no.1 for a few weeks, urgh.

[Paulb-182]

worst. thing. ever

[Rodeo]

http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/d/drake_nick%7E_pinkmoon1_101b.jpg


If Iwasacamera didn't have this as an avatar already, it would be mine.

[musikjunky311]

I think it may be the fact that I grew up on this song but it has a special place in my heart
James Taylor- Sweet Baby James
I just love it, simple but it tis real and captures the feeling.

[IWasaCamera]

http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/d/drake_nick%7E_pinkmoon1_101b.jpg


If Iwasacamera didn't have this as an avatar already, it would be mine.
:-)

[ThePartialGlow]

Jeez...God only knows what the best recording of all time is...:-)