Author Topic: Songs from the last 25 years (Read 3047 times)

Jimmy Halfnote · « **on:** June 03, 2012, 03:21:58 AM »

This stems from another thread ' why isn't the chromatic..........', and the discussion that developed, some seem to think not enough 'modern' songs are performed, some seem to think there are no decent modern songs, so here we go , a place to post songs from the past 25 years , that may be suitable for the Chromatic.
Here is one to start the ball rolling ( or not ), a Scots lass singing about New York, written by John ( seen on guitar ) another Scot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gEmRWuMKjdM

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2012, 04:01:55 AM »

Okay, by popular demand

, here is another from Eddi, a wee delicate waltzy thing, lovely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_ckGmLyaDW4

( my sister's favourite song, there you go Sheila )

jh.

Chrotrane · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2012, 06:55:07 AM »

Here's one from 1989

Lambada recorded by the French pop group Kaoma with the Brazilian vocalist Loalwa Braz:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQaT8KtJK2E

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:18:47 PM »

A wonderful Noel Brazil song ( Irish songwriter ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=q6ioXaOklYk

jh.

Bluesy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2012, 08:07:01 AM »

I'm not certain, Jimmy, but this may be younger than 25!
http://www.slidemeister.com/forums/index.php?topic=7006.0

Tom/

Chrotrane · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:42:36 AM »

Meditation by Jobim was first recorded in 1962, don't know about the other one though...

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:36:50 AM »

One from Imelda May, an Irish rockabilly/ blues/ jazz , performer. ( her own composition written for her Mum )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wjaF54eGxZk

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:54:12 AM »

Excuse me showing Imelda working live, just for those who may never have heard or seen her before ( i'm thinking Americans ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bHvMGpk2vMk

jh.

llumagsara · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2012, 03:44:30 PM »

hello

with landscapes of my country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeoArUon6e8&feature=related

good health

Agustín

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:52:43 PM »

Back to Scotland again for a classy lassie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HG7I4oniOyA

jh.

Chrotrane · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2012, 11:27:22 AM »

Here's another excellent melody that just barely makes it into this category since it's from 1987

I give you: Michael Jackson, I just can't stop loving you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHZ1Bii7Uwk&feature=related

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2012, 01:14:39 PM »

Another lass , from my home county this time , getting her big break on TV , but in front of millions, stuck to ' her way'. Her own song. Gary may appreciate this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HYEU91d8ngc

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2012, 11:21:26 PM »

Back to Ireland for one of the greatest of songwriters Jimmy McCarthy, hard to pick ONE as an example, for folks who think no great songs have been written in the last quarter century, check out this man alone, this is the song that made me take notice. I've chosen a clip that shows the lyrics .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uzEwN-uvdeY

jh.

McManus · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2012, 06:43:41 AM »

Thought provoking lyrics.

Gnarly He Man · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2012, 07:23:03 AM »

Quote from: Jimmy Halfnote on June 07, 2012, 01:14:39 PM

Another lass , from my home county this time , getting her big break on TV , but in front of millions, stuck to ' her way'. Her own song. Gary may appreciate this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HYEU91d8ngc
jh.

Ah yes, KT with "wee beastie", I have seen this, I use looping too but am nowhere near this cute

Note the use of the "original kaa-zoo".

iowaplayer · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2012, 04:54:56 PM »

mary black's no frontiers is indeed a lovely song. i like it very much. good performance too!

and its a perfect example about what i've been saying about current pop music. most of it is nearly spoken. a bunch of phrases of consecutive identical notes. try to play that song in an arrangement lasting 2:30 to 3:00 and see if it is as interesting as an instrumental as it is as a vocal, even with a key change or two. i'm betting it will get pretty boring for both listener and player.

no attack on anyone's taste here. just an opinion on melodic content.

iowaplayer

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2012, 10:12:19 PM »

Still on the 'island' , from Van the man, one that surely everybody knows, but who plays it ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UFF1wJN75Z0

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2012, 01:42:18 AM »

My favourite band, ( by a mile), from Glasgow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XQykMqS83XA

jh.

wolfman · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2012, 02:54:20 AM »

Nice one,Jimmy.

Doing ok?

Roman

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2012, 04:05:09 AM »

I am fine Roman, more importantly, are you okay down the road there in GALWAY

You deserve a bit of weather now, after being thro' the wringer, beautiful up the road in Mayo at the moment ( but could change in a moment),

See you

jh.

wolfman · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2012, 02:10:39 PM »

We are thinking of coming up to Knock tomorrow or the next day. We know you live somewhere north of us - anywhere near Knock?

Danny G · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:23:33 PM »

I'm a Van fan but I prefer Rod Stewart's version of "Have I Told You Lately"

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2012, 07:30:00 AM »

Quote from: wolfman on June 10, 2012, 02:10:39 PM

We are thinking of coming up to Knock tomorrow or the next day. We know you live somewhere north of us - anywhere near Knock?

Computer was knocked out Roman, for most of the day, just came on again, we are actually as near to Galway as Knock, but if you are coming to Knock, you will pass quite near us, just give a buzz on the 'phone, will direct you.

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2012, 07:49:44 AM »

Roman, my wife has just reminded me , i have an appointment tomorrow at the Galway clinic 10.30 ( Tuesday 12 th , MRI SCAN ), will be back home , around lunch.

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2012, 02:53:02 PM »

For Wolfman and the girls , who have been travelling that N17 , it's a long way from New Mexico .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rmv0ONF7frk

jh.

wolfman · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2012, 03:16:29 PM »

Thank you,Jimmy.

.We had a great time.

Roman and THE girls

McManus · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:31:47 PM »

Were any duets played during lunch?

wolfman · « **Reply #27 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:17:14 PM »

NOT YET

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2012, 05:18:07 AM »

Back to Scotland for a class musician born in my home town , ( as was Andrew Carnegie ) , just an 'ole rock an' roller

.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8tZ8_IXE_Yc

jh.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #29 on:** June 29, 2012, 09:24:53 AM »

A duo from my home county of Fife again , ( and the same small town as Jimmy Shand ), these guys don't compromise, they sing in their own accent, i love 'em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kHjT-TEqLBs

jh.

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Author Topic: Songs from the last 25 years (Read 3047 times)