Rockcast Wednesday.08.12.09a; Pink, Jet, Cobra Starship, Black Oak Arkansas, Modest Mouse, Cage The Elephant, Carbon Leaf, Inspiral Carpets,...
When does an observation become an opinion?
I find making an observation and stating such to
be confusing to some as they take it as my opinion
on that subject. Case in point the recent brew ha ha
over a college prof being arrested in his own home
and eventually drinking beer at the White House.
I observed the media out of control. By stating such
it became my opinion. or so I have been told. If I see
a hot air balloon floating through my yard and say
"There's a balloon", that's an observation. If I say
"There's a balloon full of yuppie scum", is that an
opinion? When does an observation become an
opinion? I bet we can have fun with this one, but
that's just my opinion.
*Don't take what I say to seriously, it's all in fun.
rockcast
1. Pink - We've All Got Scurvy
2. Jet - Take It Or Leave It
3. Cobra Starship - Wet Hot American Summer
4. Black Oak Arkansas - Let Life Be Good To You
5. Modest Mouse - King Rat
6. Cage The Elephant - Back Against The Wall
7. Carbon Leaf - Miss Hollywood
8. Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels
9. Climax Blues Band - You've Been Drinking
10. Climax Blues Band - Let's Work Together
posted by Big AL @ 8/12/2009
9 Comments
9 Comments:
Big,
You confused me (easy to do) when about 19:55 you talk about the Shadows of Night and the old stereo recordings, did I miss something?
Big Al,
The above comment was supposed to be on the post from the 10th, don't know waht happened there.
About today, or partly the 10th, are Al Yankovich's songs observations or opinions? I can't tell, but he sure does a good job on old CNR. BTY did you ever hear that Gilbert Gottfried bit about "Death To The 3 Name People" funny shit.
Leo, No Prob my friend. As far as stereo recordings, most 45rpm's from the 60's were in mono. Although stereo recordings were first introduce in 1933 most of the public had no stereo equiptment to listen on. Most record players of the day were monoraul players. In the 60's when the stereo fad was in earnest you can see printed on the LP jackets "stereo, will play on all monoraul players with excellent results". I credit the Beatles with causing the fidelity of stereo to become common. many 60's recording artist made true stereo recordings of some of their material as a novelty. In late 60's and early 70's the mono recordings were "rechanneled" for stereo. Not the same thing. True stereo has 2 tracks of distinct sounds. Seperation made it sound like different instruments were coming from 2 sides of the room. I really like those old mixes because it's obvious engineers were experimenting with the sounds. So you see a lot of these recording were in mono and true stereo versions have a distinct sound difference and quality. A novelty, kind of like a new release today on vinyl, ;-)
Big Al,
Yeah, I kind of have a grasp on the stereo thing, but I didn't understand "Shadows of the Night", I didn't see a track by that name, was that the album of a track you played?
Big Al,
I have an observation, but first; did you know Jeff and Tim Hardy? They claimed Jim Dandy was their cousin. They went down to Arkansas to visit, they brought back some shine. I went to this party they had and people were drinking that stuff...the observation: man it was like they / we were on acid, people were talking like they were out of their heads. Strangest alcohol buzz I ever had!!!
Dear Big AL
on Rubber Soul the Beatles used a lot of all sorts of stereo with the standard LPs. Run For Your Life, In My Life, I'm Looking Through You (one of their best songs, but nobody plays it nowadays) or Drive My Car.
With the best record they ever made - Revolver in my view - they had the effect on She Said, and even Yellow Submarine. On Taxman they did the intro straight foreward and then turned "true". Or Eleanor Rigby, Paul tells right, John answers right. Like in Blues, question and answer. But then you can actually hear how the fades are used to make the strong refrain coming right at you.
Or the singles. We Can Work It Out has no real sweet spot. One year later George Martin had mastered (both ways) the new thing to a perfection nobody at that time had heared of. Strong voice in the middle and separated instruments at right, left and at each 45 angle (bass, chorus) And even dfferent echoes on the channels. And a little wandering of drums and bass. Lord knows how he did that. The result is still breathtaking.
Anyway George Martin had found a perfect way of fatting up the sound when needed and reduce it again while keeping the thing clear and crisp.
So I'd like to bring out a toast to Sir George, who was as influential as the other four and not shy to accept a little help from Jeff Lynne when his hearing gave in.
And he had followers. In 1972 Roxy Music had every stereo effect they could get to on Virginia Plain. Or Hawkwind, same year, Bolan in 1971. They all took a lot.
Sound is awfully important, nowadays the Hiphop mixers add a lot. No Boozoo Bajou, take the new version of As The Crow Flies from TJW's Deep Cuts 2009 produced by his son Jody. Make shure to look at the main page of his homepage, the seqouias in the mist while listening. If that's not one completely legal acid trip I don't know.
Sorry, got carried away once more. My favourite tonight were Jet, nothing better then a little Garagepunk to get the blood circulating again. And Modest Mouse, hey real instruments. What a delightful noise.
Dino
P.S. Observation TJW started recording again. Opinion blessed be the Lord he did
Dino,
Here,Here to Sir George it is! The real 5th Beatle if there ever was one. All very good observations Dino. Nowadays they wouldn't have a clue how to use 8 tracks, much less 4!!!
Have you read George's book "All You Need Is Ears" I recommend it.
Hey Leo,
thanks, I'll get me a copy.
And made typos, it's John answers left and the song I refererd to was Paperback Writer.
And I got the nerve to tell one who really knows about my silly view. Mentioning the importance of sound to Big Al is a little - okay I did it. As Bender would say "Face it meatbag, you're stoopid"
A joke from an old interview BBC did with Sir George. Asked which Beatle was the best at playing his instrument he answered after a little thinking - Richard.
Made me burst out laughing. Man, that must really have pissed of all the Paul and John fans.
That old sly dog knew how to use an effect even without touching a mixer.
Dino
I saw a Hummer with a handicapped sticker, observation. I didn't know being an asshole was a handicap, opinion. Got it?
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