Was wondering what some of you feel/think is some of the best music ever put on tape?<<
Well, of course you've asked nearly the impossible! "Best" could be interpreted in so many different ways, but I'll choose to answer the question by simply thinking of it in terms of what I'd take with me to a deserted island. In no particular order: "Grace," written by Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas. Jeff's incredible voice and that haunting melody will never grow stale with me. Ever. My ears digest this treat dozens of times each month. "L'Epineuse" (4th book, order 26, F sharp minor) by my favorite classical composer, François Couperin. I first heard the song in a music class at university several years ago, and the tune has never left me. Ive heard dozens of recordings of the song, but to me, the absolute best, bar none, is by one of the greatest harpsichordists ever recorded, Anton Heiller. Tsur Misheloy from The Zmiros Project by Frank London, Lorin Sklamberg, Rob Schwimmer. Lorins voice, the arrangement of the song, and its execution are all exquisite. Junker and the Jewess off the album Skeleton at the Feast by guitarist extraordinaire Gary Lucas. I have absolutely no idea why, but this melody seems to have my name written all over it. Its nearly impossible to describe this song if you havent heard it, but seductively psychedelic comes to mind. The melody crawls inside my body and wriggles its way into every molecule. Ive never heard the song performed in person, and quite frankly, the thought both terrifies and arouses me to no end. Abidan, off of John Zorns Bar Kokhba. I used to play the clarinet in high school and university bands, and although I enjoyed the instrument, I never realized its true beauty until I heard this song. It will always remain a favorite of mine. Song to the Siren, by the only and only Tim Buckley from the album Starsailor. The thought of one day hearing this live makes earthly death seem almost inviting. Le tic-toc-choc, ou les Maillotins by, indeed, François Couperin and brilliantly interpreted by Anton Heiller. How can I describe my reaction to this song .. I once read that a particular classical composer was physically unattractive, unclean, and rather repulsive to members of the opposite sex, but because his music was so powerful, he fathered almost a dozen children, all out of wedlock. If music is mind control, then this song is an atomic bomb for me. For safety reasons, I refuse to allow it fill the atmosphere around me when Im driving. And, of course, I could easily add 20 more songs and undoubtedly there are songs that I havent heard and ones that I've forgotten that should be added to my list. But these are the ones that have reserved seats in the front row in my memory. Jennifer _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963