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Post by jacofan on Nov 25, 2019 21:53:37 GMT -6
Not sure how that lines up with terribly distinctive or compositionally compelling (the vast majority of much of what I hear sounds like instrumental rock or recycled riffs) but all I can say is what I've said before: I'm incredibly grateful for everyone's contributions because I do tend to check out a vast majority of the "listening to" records, even if a lot don't stick with me. This year, you guys have outdone yourselves with this great list. It's been really appreciated by me.
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Post by ritz on Nov 27, 2019 9:47:46 GMT -6
Virgil Donati 'Ruination'
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Post by shadow on Nov 30, 2019 9:08:37 GMT -6
KIYO*SEN - DRUMNATICA
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Post by funkle on Dec 2, 2019 15:25:52 GMT -6
EU Mantra - B.O.T. Wish I could agree with this perspective, but I cannot. What is the third option (not a nostaligist nor one that doesn't want to stay current)? I'm certainly not finding anything terribly distinctive or compositionally compelling. As for 2019, what are the Tim Millers or Richard Hallebeeks because I'm not hearing them (yet). Suggestions welcome. As for the 70s, there are six albums by Miles Davis in that decade alone that are better than anything I've heard this year. Agreed that there were a slew of 70s albums that stood out compositionally or in other ways. I think there was a certain raw energy and feeling of discovery of that time period that can never be recaptured. I do think some albums come close (the Protocols), but nothing touches the devastating melodic unison hooks heard on the RTF albums or the otherworldly feeling or "electricity" of WR, MO & Miles. But perhaps there was a naivety to many of those 70s albums, and there are more evolved, sophisticated nuances to some of the newer albums that I enjoy along with the much higher sound quality, but very few grab me by the cojones in the same way.
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Post by funkle on Dec 3, 2019 12:04:35 GMT -6
What's the scoop on Billy Cobham - Time Lapse Photos? Is it still only available at shows?
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Post by JaySee on Dec 5, 2019 4:06:48 GMT -6
Virgil Donati 'Ruination' I added this one, but I'm not sure if it's 'fusion' enough?
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Post by JaySee on Dec 5, 2019 4:07:25 GMT -6
^^^^ done
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Post by ritz on Dec 5, 2019 6:22:34 GMT -6
Virgil Donati 'Ruination' I added this one, but I'm not sure if it's 'fusion' enough? 11 tracks (4 with vocals). The songs with vocals are imo unnecessary, but I think it is fusion enough!
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Post by GeorgeX on Dec 5, 2019 7:08:01 GMT -6
Virgil Donati 'Ruination' I added this one, but I'm not sure if it's 'fusion' enough? It doesn't read as fusion to me, but none of his stuff does, to my ears.
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Post by ritz on Dec 5, 2019 12:27:26 GMT -6
I added this one, but I'm not sure if it's 'fusion' enough? It doesn't read as fusion to me, but none of his stuff does, to my ears. Maybe you have to listen first. I'm curious if this isn't fusion how do you call this music?
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Post by GeorgeX on Dec 5, 2019 12:45:18 GMT -6
It doesn't read as fusion to me, but none of his stuff does, to my ears. Maybe you have to listen first. I'm curious if this isn't fusion how do you call this music? It's instrumental progressive metal, to me. I have it, and I've played it many times, believe me. I was very much looking forward to it. The only thing about it that comes off as fusion to my ears is some of the soloing, which sounds improvised. That's only about 10% of the record though. Most of the composition is based on metal chugs and the kind of unison playing favored in prog. Not everything instrumental and complex is jazz fusion. I see plenty of people on both sides of it though, so I'm ok with the divide. Call it what you like!
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Post by ritz on Dec 6, 2019 10:48:29 GMT -6
Maybe you have to listen first. I'm curious if this isn't fusion how do you call this music? It's instrumental progressive metal, to me. I have it, and I've played it many times, believe me. I was very much looking forward to it. The only thing about it that comes off as fusion to my ears is some of the soloing, which sounds improvised. That's only about 10% of the record though. Most of the composition is based on metal chugs and the kind of unison playing favored in prog. Not everything instrumental and complex is jazz fusion. I see plenty of people on both sides of it though, so I'm ok with the divide. Call it what you like! Thanks for your answer and explanation.
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Post by funkle on Dec 6, 2019 22:17:19 GMT -6
Maybe you have to listen first. I'm curious if this isn't fusion how do you call this music? It's instrumental progressive metal, to me. I have it, and I've played it many times, believe me. I was very much looking forward to it. The only thing about it that comes off as fusion to my ears is some of the soloing, which sounds improvised. That's only about 10% of the record though. Most of the composition is based on metal chugs and the kind of unison playing favored in prog. Not everything instrumental and complex is jazz fusion. I see plenty of people on both sides of it though, so I'm ok with the divide. Call it what you like! To me, this album is similar to In This Life. More of a showcase for his chops & rhythmic acrobatics, the metal chugs there for counterpoint. He can play the supporting role though. Of all his sole records, I like On Impulse.
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Post by GeorgeX on Dec 7, 2019 5:56:47 GMT -6
It's instrumental progressive metal, to me. I have it, and I've played it many times, believe me. I was very much looking forward to it. The only thing about it that comes off as fusion to my ears is some of the soloing, which sounds improvised. That's only about 10% of the record though. Most of the composition is based on metal chugs and the kind of unison playing favored in prog. Not everything instrumental and complex is jazz fusion. I see plenty of people on both sides of it though, so I'm ok with the divide. Call it what you like! To me, this album is similar to In This Life. More of a showcase for his chops & rhythmic acrobatics, the metal chugs there for counterpoint. He can play the supporting role though. Of all his sole records, I like On Impulse. On Impulse?? Isn't that a Seb Cornellissen album? I don't know a Virgil by that title
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Post by funkle on Dec 7, 2019 12:10:45 GMT -6
To me, this album is similar to In This Life. More of a showcase for his chops & rhythmic acrobatics, the metal chugs there for counterpoint. He can play the supporting role though. Of all his sole records, I like On Impulse. On Impulse?? Isn't that a Seb Cornellissen album? I don't know a Virgil by that title It’s a video release with a similar title. A freeform jam session. virgildonati.spinshop.com/details/229916
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