The Music Thread

[docoftheworld]

If Rip allows, it would be great to start a music thread to share his top recommendations as well as those from other members. Rip's eclectic taste in music, evident from his talks and posts over the year, makes this an ideal time for such a thread. To clarify, this is not for "lifting" music, as lifting requires focus and intense concentration on cues and bar speed (I believe that lifting has to be done in silence). Instead, it’s a thread for the music that Rip and others have appreciated over the years. I'm sure we will get fantastic recommendations from everyone!

[Buddy Rich]

Jazz Classics:
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – “Moanin’”
Max Roach – “We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite”
Elvin Jones – “Elvin!”

Big Band Jazz:
Count Basie Orchestra – “April in Paris”
Duke Ellington – “Ellington at Newport”
Woody Herman – “Caldonia”

Drumming Legends:
Gene Krupa – “Sing, Sing, Sing” (with Benny Goodman)
Philly Joe Jones – “Blues for Dracula”
Joe Morello – “Take Five” (with Dave Brubeck Quartet)

Modern Jazz and Fusion:
Tony Williams – “Lifetime”
Steve Gadd – “Aja” (with Steely Dan)
Billy Cobham – “Spectrum”

My Own Work:
Buddy Rich Big Band – “Mercy, Mercy”
Buddy Rich – “The Roar of ’74”
Buddy Rich – “Swingin’ New Big Band”

[docoftheworld]

What comes to mind now:

Jazz-
Jim Hall - Concierto
Chet Baker - Studio Trieste
Terje Rypdal - If Mountains Could Sing

Rock Blues -
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live
Blues Saraceno - Best of

Metal-

Megadeth - Rust In Piece
Savatage - Dead Winter Dead
Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
Death - Individual Thought Patterns

[Steven Kalin]

What comes to mind now:

Jazz-
Jim Hall - Concierto
Chet Baker - Studio Trieste
Terje Rypdal - If Mountains Could Sing

Rock Blues -
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Live
Blues Saraceno - Best of

Metal-

Megadeth - Rust In Piece
Savatage - Dead Winter Dead
Yngwie Malmsteen - Rising Force
Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss
Death - Individual Thought Patterns

Agree on Megadeth, that album is their best. Personal preference, I thought Marching Out was better than Rising Force.

[Buddy Rich]

I really thought this thread would blow up. I’ll add one more…

If there's one band that epitomizes musical genius, it's Rush. I can't think of three other men who could generate the sheer power and complexity of sound that Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart did. Their ability to create intricate, layered music while maintaining a cohesive and compelling sound is unmatched.

Neil Peart, in particular, stands out as one of the greatest drummers in rock history. His technical prowess, innovative rhythms, and profound lyrics set him apart from his peers, making each Rush track a masterclass in drumming.

For anyone who has never experienced Rush, their album "Moving Pictures" is the perfect starting point. This album showcases the band's exceptional talent, blending progressive rock with accessible melodies. Tracks like "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" are not just songs; they're experiences that highlight the band's virtuosity and Peart's drumming brilliance.

Watch the intro of this Rush video, and you'll realize you'll never hear anything like this again—three musicians creating an unmatched symphony of sound and talent.

https://youtu.be/YSToKcbWz1k?si=2nLKwKm_oc4Fzvpo

[Bill Anders]

For anyone who has never experienced Rush, their album "Moving Pictures" is the perfect starting point. This album showcases the band's exceptional talent, blending progressive rock with accessible melodies. Tracks like "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight" are not just songs; they're experiences that highlight the band's virtuosity and Peart's drumming brilliance.

And once you've experienced Rush, you realize that side two of that album is the better side.

[Jenni]

My music taste is all over the board. I have Emenem on the same playlist as Hayden, Scorpions, and George Strait.
So I'll be brief.
Vulgaris Magistralis.
Watch it with the English subtitles.