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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 6, 2019 18:01:49 GMT -6
What about these? Most of the time, I feel like they're the speed bump on a cd. A jarring moment that takes me out of the flow I was in.
I sort of do and sort of don't understand the need the artists feel to insert a song that shows their slow and emotive side. Doesn't mean I
enjoy a lot of them. Any favorites for you guys?
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Post by xmiles on Aug 7, 2019 1:50:31 GMT -6
No. I am with you on this George. They mostly don't work for me although I will try to listen out for some that do.
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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 7, 2019 6:50:06 GMT -6
I gave it a little thought and came up with a few I like. Maybe some of their ballad status could be questioned.
In my head, they come across as mostly mellow tunes though. If they're too raucous to qualify, ok.
Elektric Band - Eternal Child
Shawn Lane - The Way it Has to Be
Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Dance of Fire
Jeff Berlin - 20,000 Prayers
Tigran Hamasyan - Love Song
Hiromi - Wind Song
Mahavishnu Orchestra - You Know You Know
Dixie Dregs - Day 444
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Post by xmiles on Aug 7, 2019 8:03:45 GMT -6
I do enjoy You Know You Know by Mahavishnu Orchestra. The others not so much.
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Post by JaySee on Aug 7, 2019 8:12:14 GMT -6
Jeff Berlin - 20,000 Prayers If this is a fusion ballad, I love fusion ballads. |
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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 7, 2019 8:38:37 GMT -6
Jeff Berlin - 20,000 Prayers If this is a fusion ballad, I love fusion ballads. It may be a bit too uptempo. It sure gets peppy in the solo, but often, so do rock power ballads |
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Post by xmiles on Aug 7, 2019 9:42:56 GMT -6
Given it some thought and Weather Report definitely do "fusion ballads". Will, Blackthorn Rose and Scarlet Woman spring to mind from mid-period WR but there are others.
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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 8, 2019 15:16:34 GMT -6
The one on the new Quartado, Cinnamon Tea, is pretty decent, actually.
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Post by funkle on Aug 8, 2019 17:41:44 GMT -6
Given it some thought and Weather Report definitely do "fusion ballads". Will, Blackthorn Rose and Scarlet Woman spring to mind from mid-period WR but there are others. A Remark You Made (the weather report song, not an actual remark xmiles made) was the first thing that came to my mind. That is a top notch ballad in my book. Tribal Tech would usually do a ballad (taking cues from WR). Black Cherry (probably my favorite TT ballad) Wounded Paha Sapa (maybe?) Rituals Jakarta The Necessary Blonde |
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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 8, 2019 18:19:35 GMT -6
Tribal Tech would usually do a ballad (taking cues from WR). Black Cherry (probably my favorite TT ballad) Wounded Paha Sapa (maybe?) Rituals Jakarta The Necessary Blonde The only one I like of those, is The Necessary Blonde. I never thought of that as a ballad, for whatever reason, but as I sit here and listen again, I'm not sure why. Very good tune |
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Post by JaySee on Aug 9, 2019 12:10:17 GMT -6
The one on the new Quartado, Cinnamon Tea, is pretty decent, actually. I just received a notification that my copy has been shipped. 
A short acoustic ballad between uptempo electric fusion romps might create a nice contrast or at least give you a chance to visit the fridge.
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Post by shadow on Aug 9, 2019 17:27:39 GMT -6
I hate when artists do them live, especially Mike Stern. They are always too long and put me to sleep.
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Post by GeorgeX on Aug 9, 2019 19:00:19 GMT -6
I hate when artists do them live, especially Mike Stern. They are always too long and put me to sleep. Oh man....Stern with Common Ground or 7:30. Stop it, man! |
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