Here it is again: What are you listening to right now?

frmthhrt wrote: It's funny...so few people realise just how good Rush are...not only are they making great albums: they are incredible live; they are three amazing musicians in their own right, and Neil Peart's lyrics are stunning- moving and relevant.
I can name on one hands the musicians that are anywhere near as good...and these guys have been doing this at this level since the early seventies. Pretty amazing...and they aren't just for nerds and druggies any more.

I love Rush so much
there are so many lyrics that mean so much to me:

"better the pride that resides in a citizen of the world,
than the pride that divides when a colorful rag is unfurled"

"from first to last, the peak is never passed,
something always fires a light that gets in your eyes
One moments high, and glory rolls on by
Like a streak of lightning that flashes and fades in the summer sky"

"If the future's looking dark
We're the ones who have to shine
If there's no one in control
We're the ones who draw the line
Though we live in trying times
We're the ones who have to try
Though we know that time has wings
We're the ones who have to fly.."

that just scratches the surface. And yeah, the music itself is incredible.

A big improvement, since I can't stand Peter Garrett...crank it up LOUD!
Pretty funny to hear Dallas Green in this group, knowing that he is the guy with the beautiful voice, that plays what are pretty near folk songs as "City in Colour" (and solo).

apparently I am having a Green Day...

Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade

frmthhrt wrote:

I sooooooo enjoyed this clip.......

Me too...but it isn't as good as the version I have on DVD. I am a big Jane's fan...most of their fans are pretty rabid...probably more dedicated than any other band on the planet!
My favourite version of this song is on the live "Kettle Whistle" album, which I was listening to while out Christmas shopping and driving home last night.
Their music can be dark, and it can be bright...they are an interesting band. I can definitely relate to the dark stuff...
The vocalist, Perry Farrell, is no longer a drug addict, and is doing a lot of work for poverty relief etc., behind the scenes with Bono and Geldof...he was behind the Jubilee 2000 project.
Jane's Addiction have always been brutally honest, and nothing is taboo. They will always be one of my most favourite bands.

...1978 Canadian classic



...and nowadays...

I am a huge fan of Florence!