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Mike Stern These Times

7 apr 04

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After this comment, which adds to Daniele's enthusiastic words, I'm now much more curious than before to listen to Metheny in "Polish" version. While I'm at it, I'll ask Daniele if he also has the bootlegs you mentioned; he should have a truckload, if I remember correctly. As for the final question, I don't know what to tell you. At first glance, it seems intriguing, but I have a bit of difficulty imagining a result. How can one know what might come out of it? For example, I expected great things from the collaboration with Gary Burton and Chick Corea, but in the end, it turned out to be a nice record, but not the milestone I hoped for. In fact, at times, I had the impression that many prima donnas limited each other. Would Pat Metheny and Allan Holdsworth together run the same risk? I don't know. That said, why not sign up for De-Baser, Francesco, and maybe write a review? I'm sure that with all the topics at your disposal, something truly interesting would come out. Let me know. Bye.

Dire Straits Brothers in arms

7 apr 04

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“one world in armony…” You evoke distant memories with this review… this album kept me company for a long time during my adolescence. But it's been many years since I last listened to it, perhaps out of fear of spoiling a good memory. Still, I believe it's necessary to provide a bit of context for the album being reviewed, especially when it has a few years under its belt. I'll add a few thoughts in no particular order… If I remember correctly, Brothers in Arms is from 1985 and the title track was written by Knopfler in reference to the war in the Falklands. “Money for Nothing” was co-written with Sting (the music of the chorus "I want my MTV" is nothing more than Don't Stand So Close To Me, and the lyrics were quite ironic: you play guitar on MTV, that's not working, money for nothing…). The video won an award, and I've never understood why. Indeed, I found it awful. In Your Latest Trick, the sax solo is played by Michael Brecker, but frankly, it's nothing special, just like Why Worry can be easily forgotten. However, I wouldn't say that Dire Straits were already finished; rather, they conclude with this album which holds an important place in their not-so-long history.

Vinicio Capossela Canzoni a Manovella

7 apr 04

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Welcome Django, really a nice nickname you have. The review is less interesting, and it's a shame because you could have said so much about this beautiful album. You could have talked about the musical collaborations with Marc Ribot (already a guitarist for Waits) and Pascal Comelade (in this regard, there’s a nice story by Capossela about Comelade where he describes him as an imaginary character). Then you could have discussed the evocation of myths in this album, from literary ones like Verne to the circus and street theater. You could mention and describe some songs, like "con una rosa," focusing on the lyrics and the many curiosities, such as the use of unusual musical instruments (whistling bottles, toy piano) or those no longer in use. Moreover, I'm not entirely convinced that in this album Capossela doesn't span much between genres; in fact, I think the opposite. We have waltzes, tangos, polkas, marches. It’s a kind of melting pot where a world simmers. But reading it, one doesn’t see that. Bye.

Mike Stern These Times

6 apr 04

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Maybe it's a bit repetitive, Kurz, but every now and then I enjoy listening to his music, especially "I giorni". I really like "melodia africana". I keep thinking that every music has its moment, including Einaudi's.
For francesco 2: I saw Daniele S. this morning, but he told me he doesn't know yet if he'll come to Rome to see the trio. He promised me a "polacco" album by Metheny, which I'm sure you know. Anyway, we had a good laugh. The world is really small.

The Velvet Underground White Light/White Heat

5 apr 04

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I really liked it a lot. In fact, it sounds like a bootleg, also because the sound is a bit rough, it seems like it was recorded at home. If I had a little more time, I would write a review, but these days I just can't manage it. Try to give it a listen, I think it’s worth it. Then let me know. Bye

Preston School Of Industry Monsoon

5 apr 04

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I read something the other day about this album, but I barely remember anything from it. This review is much better. Well done!

The Velvet Underground White Light/White Heat

5 apr 04

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The review is beautifully passionate and shareable; the ending is indeed a bit of a gamble ;) Did you listen to the live recording from '72 at Le Bataclan by Lou Reed, John Cale, and Nico that was recently released? What do you think?