Why Should I Care? Why Should I Care?

stretchl
stretchl Posts: 1,334
edited May 2014 in Music & Movies
Out of my Brain on the 5.15
“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
- Isaac Asimov

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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited May 2014
    WOW that album is sitting on my coffee table as we speak:

    I've got a new job and I'm newly born...You should see me dressed up in my u-ni-form
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    Put that bad boy on yer turntable, dude!
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
    - Isaac Asimov

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2014
    Never heard of them or what ever their name is?
    5.15 or why should I care?
    What kind of music is it?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,481
    edited May 2014
    The Who " quadrophenia"
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    I have to be careful not to preach
    I can't pretend that I can teach
    And yet I've lived your future out
    By pounding stages like a clown
    And on the dance floor broken glass
    and bloody faces slowly pass
    the numbered seats in empty rows
    It all belongs to me, you know...


    (from The Punk Meets the Godfather, on Side 2)

    That said... IMO, Side 3 (5:15, Sea and Sand, Drowned and Bellboy) is one of the strongest rock 'n' roll album sides extant...
  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited May 2014
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I have to be careful not to preach
    I can't pretend that I can teach
    And yet I've lived your future out
    By pounding stages like a clown
    And on the dance floor broken glass
    and bloody faces slowly pass
    the numbered seats in empty rows
    It all belongs to me, you know...


    (from The Punk Meets the Godfather, on Side 2)

    That said... IMO, Side 3 (5:15, Sea and Sand, Drowned and Bellboy) is one of the strongest rock 'n' roll album sides extant...

    Amen brother!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    If you like:

    The 'orrible 'OO (as Daltrey once called them)
    Quadrophenia
    Side Three of Quadrophenia
    Big T (Pete Townshend)
    Acoustic guitar

    ... you might enjoy this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t9slqL_eSw


    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2t9slqL_eSw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,497
    edited May 2014
    Look at my signature LOL
    lmivdewpnb28.jpg


    Because I am The Pumpkinking


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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    It's interesting - I've got the MFSL Masterdisc edition of the CD, playing these days via Apple Lossless wireless.

    Even when I used to listen to the physical disc I always thought the mastering SUCKED. Thought it kind of sucked up until recently, actually.

    Now with the Psvane T series tubes and my 705 speakers, I think it sounds pretty damned good!

    Been listening to it throughout the day here...
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    - Isaac Asimov

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    The original vinyl pressings (US) aren't bad at all -- I cannot remember ever having heard an original UK pressing (unfortunately).
  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited May 2014
    My Dad couldn't stand on two feet as he lectured about morality.
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    When a man is running from
    his boss who holds a gun that fires "Cost"...


    That never happens ;-)
  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited May 2014
    I have the LP for Secret policeman's ball, but never saw a video for it! Thanks that is cool!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    ... all three of Townshend's performances are on Youtube (and they are, IMO, superb) -- the Won't Get Fooled Again (at least the one I've seen) is edited (shortened), unfortunately.

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hSNJVjpFZDs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/7WYq3iON8KQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited May 2014
    Waiting on delivery of the Japanese SACD-SHM version. The redbook I bought years ago sounds a bit lifeless, so I'm looking forward to this one.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited May 2014
    Can you see the real me, Can ya ? . . . . . . Can Ya!?!?!
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    Drummin, are you talking about Quadrophenia or Secret Policeman's Ball?
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
    - Isaac Asimov

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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited May 2014
    Quadrophenia. The Real Me is one of my all time favorite tracks. Moon and Entwhistle just explode, one of the best rhythm sections ever.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited May 2014
    Have some free time later tonight, gonna clean that LP and play it start to finish.

    then if I'm sober enough I might throw on Tommy!
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited May 2014
    You guys are giving me ideas...
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    I've got the vinyl of SP's Ball... sure wish it was on CD. :(

    Looks like the "Other Ball" is available.
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
    - Isaac Asimov

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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited May 2014
    Why do you wish it was on CD?
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited May 2014
    I was wonderin' that, too ;-)
    The original 12" sounds pretty good - a little thin, but not bad.
    There was an album of the comedy songs from the benefit, as well -- which is also rather entertaining.

    I have a flashbulb memory of picking up The Secret Policeman's Ball - the Music one beautiful, warm "President's Day" (probably 1979... maybe 1980) at Record and Tape Traders in Towson. It was hard to find... but worth finding.

    Guess I ought to spin it, soon.
  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    Rromeo, do u see a turntable in my list of gear? ;)
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
    - Isaac Asimov

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    Visuals
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2014
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Never heard of them or what ever their name is?
    5.15 or why should I care?
    What kind of music is it?

    Kids today.....
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2014
    lol...
    I have seen the movie but really never liked The Who to be honest..a few songs only..
    nspindel wrote: »
    Kids today.....
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2014
    jhayman wrote: »
    lol...
    I have seen the movie but really never liked the who to be honest..a few songs only..

    blasphemy!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,711
    edited May 2014
    Jhayman wrote: »
    lol...
    I have seen the movie but really never liked The Who to be honest..a few songs only..

    Listen to "Live At Leeds"
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


    President of Club Polk

  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2014
    I actually own Live at Leeds, and Greatest Hits and Who's Next but maybe I should have said I have not listened to them in a LONG time..lol

    F1nut wrote: »
    Listen to "Live At Leeds"
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited May 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Listen to "Live At Leeds"

    ^^^^
    “Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
    - Isaac Asimov

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