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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: oldbike54 on March 13, 2017, 01:08:24 PM
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So ?
Dusty
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Are you asking for a favorite? For me, depends on the mood I'm in. I've enjoyed life more because of both of them.
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Mary Ann😁😁😈😁
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I will choose Beatles. The combination of those 4 was amazing and transformed pop music blah blah blah. To me the Beach Boys, while talented, did not have the depth of the Beatles.
But like food, music is temporary, enjoyable and ever-changing. Which is good 'cause I get bored. Except with the Beatles! :grin:
Hunter
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Beefheart
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Beach Boys for me.
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Trout Mask Replica!!
Beefheart
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Trout Mask Replica!!
Yeah,
One of the greatest of all time. Listen to it regularly.
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without a doubt The Beatles
"I told you 'bout Strawberry Fields,
You know the place where nothing is real,
Well, here's another place you can go,
Where ev'rything flows,
Looking through the bent backed tulips
To see how the other half live,
Looking through the glass onion."
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no doubt..another personal fave would be _Lick My Decals Off, Baby_ and let us not forget _Bongo Fury_ with Frank Zappa and the Mothers
Yeah,
One of the greatest of all time. Listen to it regularly.
NP: Zappa Plays Zappa
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get the movie "eat that question" !
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Preferably the Stones...I always found the Beatles too tinny sounding (no bass in their songs), and while growing up in California would make it seem like the Beach Boys would win too, they were cool and fun, but just OK in my view.
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I liked the Beach Boys, and the Beatles for their different music, but also Simon & Garfunkle, Peter, Paul & Mary, and many other groups like the Bee Gees, etc. Lot of good music during the Vietnam war. :thumb: Lot better music then than now.....or am I just an old fart? :undecided:
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If this is one of those 'desert island and only one album' things, then the Beatles forever!
Ringo is my fave 'cos he's funny-looking like me! :cool:
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Not a "desert island" thing Chris , just a simple question to ponder on this unpleasant late Winter day .
Never got too see the Beatles live , very few did after they were the band that they became . Always thought of the Beach Boys as something different , but we attended a live show in Nacogdoches about 1980 on the campus . They had the entire concert hall up and dancing . So while they might have been a bit of fluff , they were fun live .
Dusty
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When I look at my record collection Beatles outnumber Beach Boys about 10 to 1.
BTW I did get to meet John and Paul during my stagehand years in the 70's, Paul was definitely the friendly one.
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never bought any of either of these band's albums. Wife did, but not me.
I was not a top 40 guy, still not. Its okay, and admire the talent the Beatles had, well maybe, McCartney and Lennon. Beach boys are okay, but not something that I really care for.
SRV, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Pink Floyd, Creme, Mountain, Deep Purple, BB King and Asleep at the Wheel are some of my favorites.
Old Head
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very few groups, or types of music I won't listen to.
except maybe beiber, rap, or most disco.
this one's been stuck in my head lately.
unfortunately my talent only goes as far as listening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY8SrLn7XO8
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No question the Beatles.
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Beatles
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Preferably the Stones...I always found the Beatles too tinny sounding (no bass in their songs), and while growing up in California would make it seem like the Beach Boys would win too, they were cool and fun, but just OK in my view.
Agreed :thumb:
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If this is one of those 'desert island and only one album' things, then the Beatles forever!
Ringo is my fave 'cos he's funny-looking like me! :cool:
OK Chris , Mike "Monk" Bruce or Michael Bruce ?
Dusty
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I would say the Beatles because of the volume, the influence on others, and the shear change they ushered in. I do like the Beach Boys music, though.
Music is like candy. There are many different types and almost all is good, except you have to remember to throw out the wrappers.
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Patsy Cline.
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For me, Brian Wilson for sure.
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Patsy Cline.
Yes................ ..........On the original question....Just a song from early Beach Boys............... ....I prefer a more raw sound from early Stones and I like a lot of modern rock and even a little Noir hip hop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSc4KRqAPf8 (ftp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSc4KRqAPf8)
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If I was asked this question about 40 years ago I would definitely have answer but today... like jbell said, it depends on my mood.
The question is not fair in the first place, it is like asking what you prefer Beethoven or Mozart, or better yet Leonard Cohen or Vladimir Wysocki? I think it is very personal question and more often than not the answer will depend on your background, where you came from, etc.
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ryjan , the question would be unfair if we were asking from a purely objective standpoint, or passing judgement on the answers given . Instead , it is purely a subjective question , only designed to elicit opinions , and maybe generate some conversation .
Oh , and yes , taste in music is largely dependent on many factors . I was a fair enough horn player at one time , and trained enough to interpret different styles of music . Mostly the stuff that appeals to me comes from down deep , stemming from some sincere place in the creator . Bluegrass , some country , lots of blues and R&R , jazz , classical, Motown, even some hip hop can come from that place . The genre known as American music often times evokes that feeling , as can Folk .
Dusty
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Love both, but the Beatles edge out the beach Boys. Hmmm, was that minis or French bikinis?..these are deep philosophical questions, I'll do some more pondering and get back to you (although at my age I may forget).
Really liked Bluegrass in the day, Hedi West, and also the Greenbriar Boys were favorites.
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Beatles all the way. The melodic nature of their music is much greater than any band in our lifetime as far as I'm concerned. I wish more of today's "rock" bands would just try to get close to matching up to the levels of just John Lennon's melodies. Most of what I'm hearing today doesn't have much of a range and repeats itself over and over. Someone needs to lock these young whippersnappers in a room with Rubber Soul or The White Album for about a week, maybe they would get a clue.
Oh and GET THE HELL OFF MY LAWN! :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:
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Well, when I took guitar lessons from him, he was Mike Bruce, college hipster/swinger smoking a pipe, wearing Madras shirts, listening to Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, and driving a white '56 T-Bird while quoting Ferlinghetti, Tom Robbins, Ginsburg, Tolkien, Ghandi, the Maharishi and the Beatles, and being just about the coolest guy on the planet to my 12-year-old budding hippie mind...he gave me my first hit of acid...SO I vote for THAT Mike Bruce...
The later incarnation of rock-god guitar shredder was fun to re-connect with and groove to but it was the Eighties and Bolivan Marching Powder kinda changed both of us...
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Chuck Berry.
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Well, when I took guitar lessons from him, he was Mike Bruce, college hipster/swinger smoking a pipe, wearing Madras shirts, listening to Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, and driving a white '56 T-Bird while quoting Ferlinghetti, Tom Robbins, Ginsburg, Tolkien, Ghandi, the Maharishi and the Beatles, and being just about the coolest guy on the planet to my 12-year-old budding hippie mind...he gave me my first hit of acid...SO I vote for THAT Mike Bruce...
The later incarnation of rock-god guitar shredder was fun to re-connect with and groove to but it was the Eighties and Bolivan Marching Powder kinda changed both of us...
Chris...I'm beginning to think you're the reincarnation of Jack Kerouac, but in a hippie version! :)
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I was very into the Beatles. not so much the Beach Boys, I think it was because they wernt surfers. I used to listen to Dick Dale, king of the surf guitar!
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Beatles. The Beach Boys are a completely different type of music.
But, most of the time it is classical or opera. Some newer stuff is ok. For some reason I like a lot of the John Williams soundtracks.
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Chris...I'm beginning to think you're the reincarnation of Jack Kerouac, but in a hippie version! :)
To quote Klaus Von Bulow, "You've NO idea..."
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Enjoy both but I go with the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds and the Smile sessions were a big departure from their surf sound. Still enjoy Brian Wilson.
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All of them, of course!
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The Beatles.
I have all of their originally released US albums. I bought them as a child in the 60s.
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Beatles for the Melody and Hamony - Beachboys had a
"Sound" but it didn't vary that much.
As a Singer there's a smorgasbord of different Harmonies,
Rhythms and syncopation going on in the Beatles music.
Wow, when I first started listening to them and the Stones
and ....... well all of that explosion in the 60's we didn't
really have our own Music Industry over here, it was basically
a sales office for O/S Companies with local performers doing
Covers of songs that had been hits O/S.
Then Vietnam and soldiers on RnR in Sydney and of corse
A lot of other things sparked change.
For me we finally found our voice when Billy Thorpe broke out
of his cocoon with his heavy blues based hard rock. He was one
of the people who created " our sound" in the 70's. He was also
very loud.
I remember when Deep Purple came to Australia skiting that they
we're "THE LOUDEST BAND IN THE WOULD " oh how we chuckled
- Billy didn't have to tour much - you could hear him in the next
State! :wink:
Maurie.
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Mary Ann😁😁😈😁
...almost right, I know what you meant was Mrs. Peel......
kjf
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I enjoy the Beach Boys. I've seen them twice. I consider the Beatles to be the most overrated band in history. I like maybe 3-5 of their songs. Never cared for them.
-AJ
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Two pages in and not one right answer. :grin:
Led Zeppelin, then The Who, followed closely by The Doors.
But to the original question - The Beatles.
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Two pages in and not one right answer. :grin:
Led Zeppelin, then The Who, followed closely by The Doors.
But to the original question - The Beatles.
:laugh: It is weird , Led Zeppelin never registers on my personal top ten , or even top fifty list . They did some interesting studio stuff , but the fact that the band employed so much studio trickery became very obvious when heard live . That , and the fact that Stairway to Heaven , like Freebird , was so overplayed on the radio that many of us simply tired of hearing the song .
That said , this is purely a subjective discussion , heck , most country music leaves me cold , but two of my absolute favorite songs are The End is not in Sight by the ARA's , and The Rose of Cimarron by Poco , both basically pure country songs .
Dusty
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As I recall, the Doors, didn't hit until the late `60's and yes, they were big for me too then. Surprised nobody has mentioned Bob Dylan or Elton John yet. There were so many top performers from the `60s thru the `70s. I was heavy into folk music in the early `60's.
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Tomorrow Never Knows.
what is the question? :blank:
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Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys was an incredible studio album. I can't claim either as better as they were both pop, and pretty greasy at that. I like the Rolling Stones, The Stooges, because they were greasy and didn't hide it
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:laugh: It is weird , Led Zeppelin never registers on my personal top ten , or even top fifty list .
Not in your top 50? Sacrilege! Listen to this and tell me it's not one of the greatest rock songs of all time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee33FsDANk0
If you dig deeper into their collection than standard FM-play diddies like "Stairway" I think they'll steadily climb your list.
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Not in your top 50? Sacrilege! Listen to this and tell me it's not one of the greatest rock songs of all time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee33FsDANk0
If you dig deeper into their collection than standard FM-play diddies like "Stairway" I think they'll steadily climb your list.
Oh I've listened to all of LZ's stuff , and as said before , in the studio they could be very good . Problem is , and many will flame me for this , in concert they basically sucked . Well , unless the listener was herbalized , then you could sort of imagine they sounded great :laugh:
Dusty
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:laugh: It is weird , Led Zeppelin never registers on my personal top ten , or even top fifty list . They did some interesting studio stuff , but the fact that the band employed so much studio trickery became very obvious when heard live . That , and the fact that Stairway to Heaven , like Freebird , was so overplayed on the radio that many of us simply tired of hearing the song .
That said , this is purely a subjective discussion , heck , most country music leaves me cold , but two of my absolute favorite songs are The End is not in Sight by the ARA's , and The Rose of Cimarron by Poco , both basically pure country songs .
Dusty
Sorry sport - gotta call you out on that one. You can't have
a go at The Led Balloon about studio trickery when the Beatles
Invented a lot of the technics. After the Beatles stopped Touring
they kind of relied on it, didn't they? :azn: :popcorn:
Maurie.
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True Maurie , but if you listen to their live performance of Get Back and Don't let me Down on the rooftop it becomes apparent they could "do it" W/O all of the other stuff . Having heard LZ in concert they sounded like a garage band .
Dusty
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Having heard LZ in concert they sounded like a garage band .
Dusty
garage band?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZgblTKscX0
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True Maurie , but if you listen to their live performance of Get Back and Don't let me Down on the rooftop it becomes apparent they could "do it" W/O all of the other stuff . Having heard LZ in concert they sounded like a garage band .
Dusty
Get Back and Don't let me Down are pretty basic arrangements
Dusty One - any four piece could cover them. I'd be more impressed
If they'd done one of their big psycadelic songs just 4 peice!
And as Joe Walsh said - there is nothing better than a Three
Peice .......... On a good night, and nothing worse on a bad one.
All subjective anyway :wink: personally I grew to dislike just
About all effects. They tend to get used just because they're
there or to sound 'different' rather than for mood and colour.
A couple of days back I caught that '05 reunion of Cream and
To see those guys pushing each other, hitting the wall and
catching each other with a little smile while the music just
flowed brought it all back for me - shit I even picked up the
Bass and played along!
Maurie
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God, can't believe I almost forgot 1 of my all time favorite bands, the Byrds. Sat right in front of them in a small performing room surrounded by brick walls and their live performance just like their recording.....8 miles high, turn-turn-turn, etc. :thumb:...except I was totally immersed in their music being so close @ the Golden Bear on Hwy 1 @ Huntington Beach, Ca. :bow:
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I really love the Beatles and a number of bands mentioned in this thread, but I never cared for The Beach Boys. Dick Dale, the Ventures...heck, even the Mermen were more my cup of tea.
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When I was a little kid in the mid '60s we lived in Europe. So, Beatles.
Never heard the Beach Boys till many years later.
Tobit