Richard's Session - Feb 2024
We explored the world of harmony and it’s importance in Country music, went down rabbit holes and fox holes, and discussed the relevance of Taylor Swift as a cultural icon.
commentsWe explored the world of harmony and it’s importance in Country music, went down rabbit holes and fox holes, and discussed the relevance of Taylor Swift as a cultural icon.
commentsWe welcomed Richard back into the fold, enjoyed a wide range of excellent music, and learned a few interesting facts about whales.
commentsThe themes were: Play one of your “Music Oracle” cards. , Music used in Film, Television, or streaming video services., Fill your boots.
commentsThis is probably where it all began for me. Still my most important Beatles record. Some gasp that the Beatles records have been remastered from digitals sources.
commentsThe themes were: 15 from 68.
commentsI heard reference to this wonderful record on Radio National today. The cover for Revolver was created by German-born bassist and artist Klaus Voormann , whose birthday it was today.
commentsThe themes were: 15 minutes of music from 1967
commentsThe themes were: Discoveries of the Year 2020, Looking forward to 2021
commentsThe themes were: 15 minutes of music recorded or released in 1966.
commentsThis record seems to get a hell of a lot of hyper-praise. I’ve never really singled out albums in the Beatles catalogue to measure or compare against each other but in the case of this particular record, I really can’t see what all the fuss is about.
commentsThe themes were: An iconic, revered track that challenges the mainstream., A stand-alone track or one that is representative of an album not appreciated at “the time” but redeemed by further scrutiny., Let the fireworks begin - it’s Guy Fawkes after-all.
commentsWhat’s the first album you play on your brand new turntable? One of the most iconic records of all time - that’s what!
commentsIt’s 50 years since The Beatles walked across that pedestrian crossing opposite Abbey Road Studios. While not quite displacing “Help” as the most significant Beatles record for me, it’s comes pretty close.
commentsThe themes were: Influenced: One song representative of the music your parents played. , Influenced: One song representative of the music your parents played. , Influence: One track that you would consider to be one of the most important songs you would want your children to listen to., Influenza: Go Sick! Infect us with something new and affecting.
commentsThe themes were: The “BANG” record, where it shifted or consolidated again, Extra Track (Quiz Winner), The “BOOM” record, where it all began
commentsThe themes were: STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) , One track to commemorate a 2018 rock death.
commentsThe themes were: Raw abrasive knee-buckling hard- swinging boogie!, The hook., Repetitive.
commentsTheme: Theme: Other Forms - three tracks or clips that celebrate, feature or reference forms of art/creativity other than music. Bonus Meta-theme: nominate one track as a Secret Santa-type homage to another SU&L member.
commentsThe themes were: Pioneers, Traditionalists, Pop History
commentsI picked up a fantastic boxed, hard back book at TWH a year or so ago “The Beatles - The BBC Archives”.
commentsThe themes were: Mothers, Dedicated To, M.O.T.H.E.R
commentsThe themes were: April, Foolishness, Wisdom
commentsThe themes were: Want(ed)To See, Same Track
commentsThe themes were: A relic from the 60’s. Arguably the greatest decade in modern music history. (Prove it!), Nice sound pity about the song. (It doesn’t necessarily have to be naff but must demonstrate high production qualities), A new discovery. (Surprise us with something you believe no one else has heard!)
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