walksalone Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 While not a "blues" band, this song is about as bluesy as you can get nowadays... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx6FV2qR2TY&feature=BFa&list=PL016AD3ED2259C509&shuffle=198741 Quote Link to comment
strigori Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Odd how subjective music can be. I can barely tolerate blues - I find it repetitive and monotonous. However, it's simply amazing the number of musicians that love it. That's always made me think that they can "hear" something in it I can't. I've asked a number of musicians what it is about the blues that they love, and none could really provide a definitive answer. The best I heard was, "Why not asking me why I like the color green? I just do. The blues just have a rhythm that appeals to me." Anyway, while I play guitar, I'm no musician - I'm a technician. So, I've always been envious of those who really are musicians, and an appreciation of the blues is part of that envy. Sorry to go off topic, by the way. Carry on. I understand where you're coming from. When somebody tries to sell me on the greatness of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, or the Grateful Dead, I just don't get it. I find all those bands pedantic and criminally overrated. I understand where you are coming from AR. I always found blues to be more enjoyable to play, than to listen to. I flat out can't listen to most of it, but I have played it, and had a great time. I'm also in agreement with Walks, I don't get the Beatles obsession, or the Grateful Dead. I do have some respect for Pink Floyd, though I do find them hit and miss. Quote Link to comment
hskerholic Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have always liked Kenny Wayne Shepard, Johnny Lang, Buddy Guy. A lot of Jimmi Hendrix's music is blues based. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Why don't ya' grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy the musical stylings of Seasick Steve. You can thank me later. Quote Link to comment
walksalone Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 In their simplicity, is the excellence Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have always liked Kenny Wayne Shepard, Johnny Lang, Buddy Guy. A lot of Jimmi Hendrix's music is blues based. Shepard will be in Tulsa this month. Quote Link to comment
RednScarlet Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Tend to listen to the older stuff. But I've been known to walk a block from work on friday night and catch the local talent at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd78tpJuE-8 Quote Link to comment
NUinID Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I like blues based rock. I am not a real straight blues lover. I love SRV his cover of "Little Wing" is IMO one of the greatest instrumentals in Rock and Roll. I would much rather listen to Creams version of "Crossroads" than Robert Johnson's, sorry. I love Zepplins bluesier stuff. "Since I've Been Lovin You" LIve is probably my favorite song of theirs. Robert Cray is good and he is a blues man. You got to love AC/DC, "Whole Lot of Rosie" great blues rock. Quote Link to comment
Hammerhead Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Odd how subjective music can be. I can barely tolerate blues - I find it repetitive and monotonous. However, it's simply amazing the number of musicians that love it. That's always made me think that they can "hear" something in it I can't. I've asked a number of musicians what it is about the blues that they love, and none could really provide a definitive answer. The best I heard was, "Why not asking me why I like the color green? I just do. The blues just have a rhythm that appeals to me." Anyway, while I play guitar, I'm no musician - I'm a technician. So, I've always been envious of those who really are musicians, and an appreciation of the blues is part of that envy. Sorry to go off topic, by the way. Carry on. I feel the same way about it. It all sounds the same to me. It sucks, because a good friend of mine is a tremendous blues musician, and I feel bad because I just don't have any interest in listening to his music. Quote Link to comment
OH HSKR FAN Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVzO4594AW8 Quote Link to comment
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