|
Post by sirrastus on Nov 17, 2020 22:31:10 GMT
I have to say that Clapton hits that first note it sounds great but ten minutes in I'm just bored.
|
|
|
Post by luxexterior on Nov 18, 2020 9:50:57 GMT
I have to say that Clapton hits that first note it sounds great but ten minutes in I'm just bored. Yeah totally agree. Clapton is way overrated & dull. Even most guitar playing friends of mine are sniffy about him. Jack Bruce's singing & bass playing was way more impressive in Cream.
|
|
|
Post by beanguy on Nov 19, 2020 19:50:45 GMT
Maybe the weight of being "God" was too much for him. I have always wondered how much he actually did with the Beatles.
|
|
|
Post by marty on Nov 19, 2020 22:13:35 GMT
The middle period (Agents through Cultasaurus), overall, was better than the early days, the music is better, the live experience, the musicianship, and the recording quality. The things that make the early days better is the newness/nostalgia and the uniqueness (while they’ve always been in a league of their own, the early days pre-reaper) was untouchable.
|
|
|
Post by karswell on Nov 19, 2020 23:50:32 GMT
No. 3 on that list is my unpopular musical opinion. Queen seem to have become a cherished national treasure in the UK somehow, but could never stand them. Hope Danny M made lots of money playing for them though!
|
|
|
Post by beanguy on Nov 20, 2020 6:42:30 GMT
The middle period (Agents through Cultasaurus), overall, was better than the early days, the music is better, the live experience, the musicianship, and the recording quality. The things that make the early days better is the newness/nostalgia and the uniqueness (while they’ve always been in a league of their own, the early days pre-reaper) was untouchable. I think it is a little more of a mixed bag than that. The cooperative song writing of the early albums is displayed by the more intricate credits we see on the Black and White albums, there were definitely more than a few classic songs that benefited from that process. That process seemed(correct me if I am wrong) to lessen with the later albums, with everyone working up songs by themselves to present during a recording session. I have no problem with the idea that the musicianship evolved, and the recording quality undoubtedly improved in leaps and bounds. The live experience is the raison d'etre for the band, the studio versions of the songs became just the basis for what evolved into the concert experience. Writing this reminded me of how much I miss the ability to see BOC live.
|
|
|
Post by edog40 on Nov 20, 2020 15:39:00 GMT
The middle period (Agents through Cultasaurus), overall, was better than the early days, the music is better, the live experience, the musicianship, and the recording quality. The things that make the early days better is the newness/nostalgia and the uniqueness (while they’ve always been in a league of their own, the early days pre-reaper) was untouchable. Being a second generation BOC fan, this is the period when I jumped in. I'm Edog(50) and I approve of this message.
|
|
|
Post by sirrastus on Nov 20, 2020 16:35:06 GMT
No. 3 on that list is my unpopular musical opinion. Queen seem to have become a cherished national treasure in the UK somehow, but could never stand them. Hope Danny M made lots of money playing for them though!
Two of my fave 70's records are Spectres and Sheer Heart Attack.
|
|
|
Post by sirrastus on Nov 20, 2020 16:38:27 GMT
Like the IMO idiotic snobbery of BOC fans who relish the first 3 records but barely acknowledge the AFTER Black and White period there were Clapton fans who absolutely hated his "soft" side from 461 Ocean Blvd on but I really liked that record and his softer material tho as has been stated nothing challenging musically just good solid music.
|
|
|
Post by edog40 on Nov 20, 2020 16:45:45 GMT
Like the IMO idiotic snobbery of BOC fans who relish the first 3 records but barely acknowledge the AFTER Black and White period there were Clapton fans who absolutely hated his "soft" side from 461 Ocean Blvd on but I really liked that record and his softer material tho as has been stated nothing challenging musically just good solid music. I think all right thinking people in this country are sick and tired of being told that ordinary, decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I'm certainly not! And I'm sick and tired of being told that I am.
|
|
|
Post by beanguy on Nov 20, 2020 19:36:38 GMT
Like the IMO idiotic snobbery of BOC fans who relish the first 3 records but barely acknowledge the AFTER Black and White period there were Clapton fans who absolutely hated his "soft" side from 461 Ocean Blvd on but I really liked that record and his softer material tho as has been stated nothing challenging musically just good solid music. I liked that album, too. I would describe Clapton's career after the comeback as spotty.
|
|
|
Post by sirrastus on Nov 20, 2020 23:55:06 GMT
Wonderful Tonight has been done by basically every acapella group I've ever seen.It's a pretty song and simple enough for really good vocal groups to do without music.
|
|
|
Post by The Ocean on Nov 21, 2020 3:00:36 GMT
Wonderful Tonight has been done by basically every acapella group I've ever seen.It's a pretty song and simple enough for really good vocal groups to do without music. My friend Adam says the song should actually be called "God Help Me if She Doesn't Hurry the Fuck Up." 🤣 It's late in the evening, she's wondering what clothes to wear She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?" And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight"
|
|
|
Post by sirrastus on Nov 21, 2020 3:51:19 GMT
Hmmm...original working title?
|
|
|
Post by zenman on Nov 21, 2020 5:04:42 GMT
My friend Adam says the song should actually be called "God Help Me if She Doesn't Hurry the Fuck Up." 🤣 It's late in the evening, she's wondering what clothes to wear She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?" And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight" That's my understanding from the stories as well. Clapton may not be God, but he's still got a direct line to the Blazing Apostles. (Bonus points if you can identify the reference). Bluesbreakers, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie, and the Cream albums were excellent. Derek & the Dominos is a desert island album for me. For someone who has been around for around 60 years, most of his work has been solid and professional. Apparently he never thought much of his voice; I think it's got a lot of character and pain, perfect for the blues.
|
|