Man went music shopping and came home with nothing!!

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,201
edited May 2005 in Music & Movies
OK, who has some Ideas. I need some more new music. What I'm looking for is someone like Tom Coster. He is Progressive Jazz. Very upbeat and fast.

Anyone have anything cool to check out???

Also need some more femal Voice. Something clear and smooth.

Last but not least Acoustical music. I would like to hear some stuff with acoustic instruments. Progressive, soft, world or whatever I'm in need of some new stuff.

Dan
Dan
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited May 2005
    Alison Krauss - bluegrass with a lot of acoustical instruments. Killer voice on her. A few songs Union Station members may sing (male voices) and can get a little twangy but to hear Alison is a treat.

    Mindi Abair - jazz and she plays sax. I would call this progressive jazz. She also sings.

    Cowboy Junkies new album is pretty cool. Female voice here too (Margo Timmins). The new album is called "One Soul Now".

    I've been also digging the new Jimmy Eat World cd "Futures". Its more alternative but there are about 4 to 5 really good songs on here. One of the better current day groups out there.

    Here's a cool place to check out music online; you can watch videos:

    http://music.yahoo.com/
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited May 2005
    Dan,

    If your looking for a clear female voice, I would recommend
    Queen Latifah: The Dana Owens Album

    Beautiful voice...great recording

    Brad
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • scottnbnj
    scottnbnj Posts: 709
    edited May 2005
    i just noticed that a few recordings that i've always gone to for big, fat, juicy, immersive soundstages all have qsound in common.

    something here might be worth a try.

    http://www.qsound.com/2002/spotlight/main2a.asp

    one on the list above, mars lasar, 'eleventh hour', doesn't fit into your list's request but if you've never heard it and you're just looking for something different, it might be worth a spin. if you're familiar with rw's 'amused to death', you'll recognize the similar sonic character as soon as you hear it.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000001J27/qid=1115144892/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl15/104-2262200-9260751?v=glance&s=music&n=507846

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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by ninerbj
    Dan,

    If your looking for a clear female voice, I would recommend
    Queen Latifah: The Dana Owens Album

    Beautiful voice...great recording

    Brad

    I second that, Queen Latifah does a great job on this album.
    Skynut
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited May 2005
    Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

    new to me, just found out about this Hawaiian singer. he has an amazing voice, the music incredibly moving.

    you might have heard his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in movies or tv. can't really understand why his version has such an effect on me, very touching.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited May 2005
    Do you have Al Dimeola's Land of the Midnight Sun? A couple of pretty mellow tunes (for him) and a few that really jam. Acoustic and electric stuff.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited May 2005
    I have bought CDs from Mapleshade and liked them all. They all are excellent recordings.

    www.mapleshaderecords.com
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by PhantomOG
    Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

    new to me, just found out about this Hawaiian singer. he has an amazing voice, the music incredibly moving.

    you might have heard his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in movies or tv. can't really understand why his version has such an effect on me, very touching.
    Yeah, I've heard him on commercials and stuff. The first movie that comes to mind with his version is Meet Joe Black - I think that was his first major exposure over here - also a good score on that album, composed by Thomas Newman (one of my favorites)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2005
    Thanks alot guys,
    I plan on going back out this weekend to find something new. I'm also gonna spend more time on Cdnow.com to do some clips.

    If anyone has anything else, I'm all eyes and ears

    Dan
    Dan
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2005
    Just got some of these last week-end...

    Jeff Lorber-FLIPSIDE
    Mindi Abar-IT JUST HAPPENS THAT WAY
    Richard ElliotCHILL FACTOR
    Richard Elliot-RICHOCHET
    Richard Elliot-CRUSH
    Euge Groove-LIVIN` LARGE
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    Just to name a few...

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2005
    Shop off the grid at www.cdbaby.com for some truly talented (and starving) musicians and vocalists.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2005
    I second the Mindi Abair suggestions.

    For female voice- Diana Krall is hard to beat.

    For tasteful guitar - and if you are a New York Yankee fan,
    Bernie Williams is very refreshing. Shocks a ton of people how truly talented he is musically.

    Bernie Williams
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2005
    Dan,

    I have been enjoying Dave Alvin/Blackjack David and a young lady named Jonatha Brooke (well young for me) some really nice bass lines on the full size bass instrument along with guitar, Dave Alvin is fantastic with acoustical music.

    RT1
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2005
    Very Very cool guys. We are headed out today and man I want something new.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited May 2005
    Try Regina Belle. Awesome version of Lazy Afternoon.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2005
    Dan,
    Hear what your system is capable of with this CD. One of the best vocal work I've heard. She was 16 on the recording (18 now). This is REAL talent.

    This is probably the best redbook recording I've heard. You can check out samples here... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001IXTIG/qid=1115789952/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-9904059-5159810?v=glance&s=music&n=507846

    Another album I highly recommend is this one... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002SMW/qid=1115790070/sr=8-9/ref=pd_ka_2/103-9904059-5159810?v=glance&s=classical&n=507846 I love all her albums up to "La Luna". You can find SACD versions on ebay(Asian release only).

    Maurice
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited May 2005
    I mentioned Regina Belle earlier based on the song I heard on the radio, Lazy Afternoon. Well I just bought the CD of the same name and I can't recommend this highly enough if you enjoy Jazz female vocalists. Overall, it is an absolutely wonderful CD.
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  • saread
    saread Posts: 7
    edited May 2005
    The CD that keeps going with me for reference is "Spanish Garden" by Benedetti and Svoboda. Classical guitar players. I'm not sure if this is the best recorded album I own, but it seems to be the one that will reveal weaknesses in a system - or turn your head when the hardwear gets it right. Very enjoyable listen in any case.
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