Mariner Grooves: What are you listening to?

[Igoe4Mariners]

Somebody started one of these threads on my board, and it's taken off.

It's a very simple thread idea for the board:

What are you listening to? Post up a music video or just name what you're listening to. Feel free to comment on others' choice of music.

[Igoe4Mariners]

Saw these guys in concert a few weeks ago. They put on a great show.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfOdWSiyWoc&ob=av2e


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr_uHJPUlO8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLvohMXgcBo&ob=av2e

[clarknova]

I considered putting up some youtube videos of the concert I went to last friday, but I couldn't find anything that I thought wouldn't be offensive to some. That makes it sound much more nefarious than it was, but suffice to say I listen to some "scary" music. The concert I went to was headlined by a Polish band called Behemoth, but I was actually there to see a Swedish band called Watain. Never heard of them? Not surprising. You would hate them, trust me.

In my car, I'm currently listening to a new CD out by a band made up of some old friends of mine. Here's a taste (I was at this show):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kAwcPw5Zfs
Yeah? Did you like that? Didn't think so! Their new CD is AWESOME... Well, IMO.

Before I had that CD in, I was listening to Moving Pictures by Canadian prog rock icons Rush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiaZvdGO8U

I collect vinyl as well, here are some cuts from the three records I picked up last weekend and that I have been playing on the Technics 1200s that are set up next to my computer desk:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-dRRbIWRQc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7iTiVXNnD8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FjCWr6Z7xU

Oh, and I've been listened to this song like 20 time in the last two weeks. I don't know why, but I love it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojThNUSpkw

I'm in two bands and live in a house with three other musicians. There are literally more than 30,000 vinyl records and 5 record players set up in my house. I listen to a LOT of stuff. I may go see crazy scary heavy metal bands, but last year I also went and saw Air Supply at the Emerald Queen Casino. I paid for the ticket with my own money. On purpose. I freaking love Air Supply.

You're right Igoe, this is kinda fun. Music is my non-sports passion.

[clarknova]

I really like the Chili Peppers' older stuff. Everything up through Blood Sugar Sex Magic. I think my favorites are probably Mother's Milk, Freaky Styley, and the Uplift Mofo Party Plan- In that order.

[Igoe4Mariners]

I really like the Chili Peppers' older stuff. Everything up through Blood Sugar Sex Magic. I think my favorites are probably Mother's Milk, Freaky Styley, and the Uplift Mofo Party Plan- In that order.

Yeah, I like all of it. The jazz/funky/jam style they had back then was awesome. They've since transitioned to a more modern style, which still mixes with the funk rock at times. Love it.

They lost their lead guitar (Frusciante) a few years ago, and they're almost not the same now, but their bassist (Flea) is freakin' ridiculous. All around, they are still awesome and know how to jam out.

[Igoe4Mariners]

Rush - Tom Sawyer - before I was born, but a classic.

Converge - Wretched World - Not bad at all. Pretty awesome.

Ozzy = the shit.

Regarding the heavy metal stuff, I wouldn't say that I'm a HUGE fan of it, but it's alright. I wouldn't go around listening to it in my car, but I do think it's awesome to go to a concert and head bang with thousands of other people even though you can't understand a word the singer is saying.

I saw Mayhem Festival in 2011 which consisted of In Flames, Straight Line Stitch, All Shall Perish, Red Fang, Suicide Silence, Kingdom of Sorrow and more on the side stages. The main stage featuered Trivium (incredibly underrated band), Machinehead, Megadeath, Godsmack and Disturbed. Disturbed is one of favorite bands and was one of the main reasons I went, but the whole day was awesome.

For the main stage, we were in standing room only right on the front row just in front of the stage. IT WAS SICK! I got a guitar pick from the Megadeath lead guitarist as well.

[daddyferrari]

I just went from Frank Sinatra to The Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance! You know you love it! "You fat girl! Come here! Are you ticklish!?"

[JosephC]

Right now I'm listening to a band no one has ever heard (Lost Gonzo Band) of, but I enjoy every song on the album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_bZzywG60

P.S. I love dani california by the peppers

[JosephC]

Clarknova, you ever seen these guys?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5MAWinxqQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8QyN08SK8o

Entertaining as heck.

[clarknova]

No, I hadn't actually heard that Joseph, but I LIKE it! Also dig the Lost Gonzo Band, a lot. Very cool.

Igoe- Have not checked Megadeth off the list yet, that's rad that you got a guitar pick!

[JosephC]

Did you ask them for the pick after the concert, or did it just come flying toward you?
Not usually big into rap, but I have a handful of favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7O4k0rByHM

[Igoe4Mariners]

He threw it to me after they were done playing.

[clarknova]

Not usually big into rap, but I have a handful of favorites.

Yeah, I think once you told me you were mostly into country. For some reason I imagined like Alan Jackson and Clint Black. I did not picture you listening to Army of the Pharaohs. That's awesome though!

I love hip hop, but only very specific hip hop. I love old school stuff- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Treacherous Three, Whodini, RUN DMC, Sugar Hill Gang, Newcleus... I'm actually in several "fake" hip hop groups and have multiple "fake" hip hop personas.

Here are some of my favorite newer hip hop tracks:

Aesop Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iujjGCoF4g

Sole:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTxRytNhLY

Buck 65 (music video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBGcv0cge3I

This is my all time favorite instrumental- by Samix from Josh Martinez' album "Midriff Music":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrk1pMjbihA

[Igoe4Mariners]

Just some random songs I've been listening to lately:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKz2U4fvA4U&ob=av2e


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MRLd1Cgbdg&ob=av2n


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9318WhMQr18


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v27TRan1SBI&ob=av2e

[clarknova]

That Cage the Elephant video is just awesome. Not a huge indie rock guy, but I know they're good song writers and I love a decent video because there are so few of them. Like Radiohead- I like maybe 2 or 3 of their songs total, but one of their videos is my all time favorite.

Velvet Revolver is cool. They're a guilty pleasure of mine. I was a HUGE Guns N' Roses fan, that was my first "big" concert when I was 11 years old. I saw them and Skid Row. I just finished Duff McKagan's book last week. He's a big Seattle Mariners fan (he's from Seattle) and talks about watching their games in his book. He does radio spots on local sports radio all the time and has a semi-regular column on ESPN.com.

[JosephC]

This is my all time favorite instrumental- by Samix from Josh Martinez' album "Midriff Music":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrk1pMjbihA

Totally digg this. What genre is this classified as? I hear everything in here. Reminds me of smooth jazz, boy do I miss 98.9.

Speaking of Cage the Elephant,

http://youtu.be/5t99bpilCKw

How about a little Atmosphere from the twin cities? they're Macklemore of the twin cities.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV2u5RLAGOo

[JosephC]

And for something completely different....
This should be a youtube masterpiece. Here's my favorite artist (Willie Nelson) before he got into drugs in the 1960's... You can't even recognize him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up_kwUR1Fgk

And then after the drugs...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBw0_TW47QQ

[Igoe4Mariners]

^LOL. Hilarious.

[Igoe4Mariners]

The Black Keys are a new band I've been getting into. I like their classic sound mixed with some new stuff. A very underrated band IMO. They make the best music videos too.

This one's kind of your regular music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yCIDkFI7ew

I wish this was a real movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLSpj7q6_mM&feature=relmfu

This black dude literally just dances by himself the entire song, "Lonely Boy." It's more hilarious every time I watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8

[HGKnights]

http://youtu.be/nLzklLgLzXY

Listening to this gem while watching the M's take on the Rox. The vocalist used to play in a band called Scar Symmetry, which is a band I like very much.

And a little fun fact about myself, I'm a guitarist and I do have my own band, we just got our facebook page, if ya'll would like to check us out!

http://www.facebook.com/thewizardssleevetacoma

Edit: I just learned I don't know how to post youtube videos! haha

[Igoe4Mariners]

http://youtu.be/nLzklLgLzXY

Listening to this gem while watching the M's take on the Rox. The vocalist used to play in a band called Scar Symmetry, which is a band I like very much.

And a little fun fact about myself, I'm a guitarist and I do have my own band, we just got our facebook page, if ya'll would like to check us out!

http://www.facebook.com/thewizardssleevetacoma

Edit: I just learned I don't know how to post youtube videos! haha

Haha. Nice. You guys got any sample music to check out?

[HGKnights]

Haha. Nice. You guys got any sample music to check out?

http://www.reverbnation.com/thewizardssleeve

We got one up here!

[clarknova]

Woah! The Wizard's Sleeve is awesome. Nice to see another band putting out 6+ minute epics. I particularly enjoyed the fact that there are like 6 different genres of metal in one song. Sounds like our bands have similar subject matter as well. I LOVE the old school feel. Reminds me a lot of bands like Manilla Road and Witchcross. Nicely done HGKnights. Hope the show at Hell's Kitchen went well. My old band played there once for a SeattleMetalOnline showcase, it's a pretty nice venue.

[HGKnights]

Woah! The Wizard's Sleeve is awesome. Nice to see another band putting out 6+ minute epics. I particularly enjoyed the fact that there are like 6 different genres of metal in one song. Sounds like our bands have similar subject matter as well. I LOVE the old school feel. Reminds me a lot of bands like Manilla Road and Witchcross. Nicely done HGKnights. Hope the show at Hell's Kitchen went well. My old band played there once for a SeattleMetalOnline showcase, it's a pretty nice venue.


Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Our show at Hells Kitchen actually hasn't happened yet, it's scheduled for the 20th of July.
I do love that venue, I'm a frequent customer of that joint, the only good venue in Tacoma IMO.
They did move recently, did your band play at the 6th Ave venue or the new one on Pacific Ave?

[Igoe4Mariners]

http://www.reverbnation.com/thewizardssleeve

We got one up here!

Very nice! Just had a chance to listen for the first time. Not bad at all. Keep up your dreams, guys!

[Igoe4Mariners]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-58-36lSqG4
...This would probably be my walk-up song if I played baseball.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY
...A classic.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxytyRy-O1k
Not a huge fan of this song, but the beginning is cool and stuck in my head due to the NBA playoffs.

[Igoe4Mariners]

Don't know if you guys have heard of Trivium or not, but IMO, they are one of the most underrated metal bands out there. Saw them in concert with Disturbed, Godsmack and Megadeath and they put on just as good a show as those three groups live.

This video is bad ass by the way (along with the music).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xfvk028Kv0

[HGKnights]

Thanks for the compliment! And I love Trivium! I saw them at Mayhem Fest last year! Fantastic live show, fantastic band!

[clarknova]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Our show at Hells Kitchen actually hasn't happened yet, it's scheduled for the 20th of July.
I do love that venue, I'm a frequent customer of that joint, the only good venue in Tacoma IMO.
They did move recently, did your band play at the 6th Ave venue or the new one on Pacific Ave?

Sorry! I just saw this. I hope you have a good show! I guess I can't read.
I must have been at the other location, 6th Ave I guess. It would have been in like 2002, or 2003. I don't remember that show very well.... Let's just say I've made some lifestyle changes since then... I remember having to run up the street because I needed to use a toilet in a "can't use the single stall in a dive bar for this" kind of way, so I ran to a Wallgreen's up the street and made it back just in time to play.

I just started a new band last week with my roommate. Experimental metal. Had our first jam session this week. Just a two piece for now, all we have is a name and a vision!

[HGKnights]

Sorry! I just saw this. I hope you have a good show! I guess I can't read.
I must have been at the other location, 6th Ave I guess. It would have been in like 2002, or 2003. I don't remember that show very well.... Let's just say I've made some lifestyle changes since then... I remember having to run up the street because I needed to use a toilet in a "can't use the single stall in a dive bar for this" kind of way, so I ran to a Wallgreen's up the street and made it back just in time to play.

I just started a new band last week with my roommate. Experimental metal. Had our first jam session this week. Just a two piece for now, all we have is a name and a vision!

That's the old one on 6th Ave, since they moved to Pac Ave around 2010, and there is a walgreens right next to where it used to be, which is just a closed down nightclub (I went there once when it was open, A pretty chick went up to me and asked me to dance, some dude came up and grabbed her from me. Being the guy I am, I tried to grab her back, and the guy gets in my face telling to back off his wife hahaha).

I have a lot more stories about Hells Kitchen, but I'd probably fill a whole novel telling all of them haha

Let me know if you get some recordings or shows down in my part of town if you get it going man!

(also, New recordings are up for my band!)