observer Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ever listen to a tune that brings back memories of a certain time and place, some personal, others more public? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I have many tunes that remind me of quite a few places and years gone by, No Satisfaction (RS) and American Pie (DM) remind me of the same year and the same place, also cut grass always reminds me of my dear old dad doing the gardening and a certain perfume always reminds me of my dear old mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 There's one particular song from a musical that's never heard on the radio or TV and it's in my mind every single day ... enough said about that one and not one that I want to share thanks  Other than that there are many others of a lighter note that sprung to mind immediately that I will never get bored of hearing such as .......  'Bat Out of Hell' and 'Two out of Three aint Bad' ... Meatloaf  Maybe they remind me of happy, sad, angry and occasionally rebelous younger days ... also reminds me of having my CB radio too and razzing around in my car near Walton Gardens and Hill Cliff  'Dont Stop Believing' by Journey..... great that the original has had so much radio play since xfactor  'Cant find my way home' by Escape Comittee They were a local band and it still gives me goose bumps when I listen to it  All Abba and Heart songs..... reminds me of the happy younger days when me and my counsin used to sit back to back singing all their songs. Coudn't face each other as we would laugh and get all the harmonies wrong  Slim Bl**dy Whitman !!!! Thanks to my dad and rather embarrasing that I can actually sing along with many of his songs  Then of course there's Status Quo and Bon Jovi. I'm was huge fan of both and a couple remind me of certain times but all in all as much as I love all their songs your question has just made me realise that they don't actually seem to remind me of a specific time,place or thing Is that good or bad ?!?!?  Good post Obs as thinking about it is suddenly now reminding me about a lot of things I'd forgotten about So when I am awake all night reminiscing or singing in my sleep 'we' know who to bame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Dizzy - you've not exactly got a sophisticated taste in music have you? While I understand your embarrassment about Slim Whitman, he's probably the pick of your bunch and that says a lot about the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 How long have you been waiting to pounce on an unbeliever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway56 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Slim Whitman has the same icon status as Gracie Fields. Â I'd never trust a bloke with a pencilled-in moustache(Whitman not Gracie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway56 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Go on...Have a sing-song...You know you want to.    Hee-hee, come on lads and lassies The factory's opened again Hee-hee, come on Ee, let's sing for it  Sing as we go and let the world go by Singing a song, we march along the highway Say goodbye to sorrow There's always tomorrow to think of today  Sing as we go, although the skies are grey Beggar or king, you've got to sing a gay tune A song and a smile make it right worthwhile So sing... as we go along  Blues - where are you now You oughta know that I've no use for you Frown - get off my brow It's plain to see that from now on we're through Take to the south and sing morning and night I see a better day coming in sight  Sing as we go and let the world go by Singing a song, we march along the highway Say goodbye to sorrow There's always tomorrow to think of today  Sing as we go although the skies are grey Beggar or king, you've got to sing a gay tune A song and a smile making life worthwhile So sing - as we go along  Sing as we go and let the world go by Singing a song, we march along the highway (Ay you, I've just got me gloves out of pawn, hee-ee) Say goodbye to sorrow There's always tomorrow to think of today (Hello, Charlie, I'm late again? Am I? You'll get used to it Sing as we go although the skies are grey (Gee, it's good to be back again) Beggar or king, you've got to sing a gay tune A song and a smile make it right worthwhile So sing-sing-sing-sing As we go... a-long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 and I thought only today's music/songs were c**p! You'll be coming up with a George Formby next - pls dont! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Dizzy - you've not exactly got a sophisticated taste in music have you?While I understand your embarrassment about Slim Whitman, he's probably the pick of your bunch and that says a lot about the rest!  You are a bit like a stuck record when it comes down to talking about music aren't you Adam I feel quite sorry for you Good job you aren't a music teacher  As for my lack of sophistication ...music is for enjoying is and you are very welcome to come and have a look through my vast music collection as you may be suprised just what else is in it  Unlike you I have a very broad and varied taste in music and again unlike you I am open minded and not stuck in a rut of one style or genre refusing to acknowledge anything outside of my own little world.  Music is great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Can I have a look at your 45's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 as long as you don't scratch them  7 or 12 inch, black or pictured, round or shaped or is it only the speed you are interested in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 as long as you don't scratch them  7 or 12 inch, black or pictured, round or shaped or is it only the speed you are interested in  Cue LP.  Dizzy, you go girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'm going or have I already gone  Wolfie never replied so if he turns up now it's too late and Adam hasn't replied either (but I suspect he's having an early night with his paisley print brushed cotton jimmies and hot water bottle )  Maybe I scared them both off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Just for Adam as a piece offering  Adam did you know that Beethoven's F?r Elise has not only been an influence in many other pieces if music including modern day pop and rap but it has also been the subject of many other uses in today's modern society. I was going to post a link to a rap song with with a F?r Elise backing that has rather good message to youngsters but I knew you wouldn't like it  However you may be interested in these uses...  ■Phoenix Technologies, a computer supplier, uses F?r Elise as a warning for faulty hardware ■In Taiwan, garbage collection trucks play the piece to alert homes of their presence. ■In Craiova, Romania, F?r Elise is automatically played when pedestrians are allowed to cross the street as an aid for the blind. ■In the Peanuts cartoon special A Charlie Brown Christmas, the character Schroeder played F?r Elise quite often. He wanted to play it for the Christmas skit.  Ok so I google the last bits and if nothing else I now know how to put bullet points in a post  ...but how good is this young chap at playing it though on two guitars at the same time  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-B4sjUve3E&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Have you been cyber bullying Diz?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Just for Adam as a piece offering  Adam did you know that Beethoven's F?r Elise has not only been an influence in many other pieces if music including modern day pop and rap but it has also been the subject of many other uses in today's modern society. I was going to post a link to a rap song with with a F?r Elise backing that has rather good message to youngsters but I knew you wouldn't like it  However you may be interested in these uses...  ?Phoenix Technologies, a computer supplier, uses F?r Elise as a warning for faulty hardware ?In Taiwan, garbage collection trucks play the piece to alert homes of their presence. ?In Craiova, Romania, F?r Elise is automatically played when pedestrians are allowed to cross the street as an aid for the blind. ?In the Peanuts cartoon special A Charlie Brown Christmas, the character Schroeder played F?r Elise quite often. He wanted to play it for the Christmas skit.  Ok so I google the last bits and if nothing else I now know how to put bullet points in a post  ...but how good is this young chap at playing it though on two guitars at the same time  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-B4sjUve3E&feature=related   Dismayed, Beach Boys also had the intro of the F?r Elise on their hit Lady Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 and if nothing else I now know how to put bullet points in a post  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Down On Main Street - Bob Seger ----Was a tough time in my life.  Magnet & Steel - Walter Egan --- A lovely time in my life.  Imagine - John Lennon --- When I was still hopeful about humans.  Jumper - Third Eye Blind --- When I was angry about life  Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Charles Wesley - When I think if Christmas  Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber --- When I mourn.  Crazy - Patsy Cline --- When I felt blue about a man.  The list can go on for a very very long time. The thing is new music gives me new memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Love the comments Mary. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Which tune(s) would your like at your funeral - not that you'll hear them of course?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Which tune(s) would your like at your funeral - not that you'll hear them of course?! Â This woulld be on my list: Mussorgsky ? The Great Gate of Kiev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Dizzy I thought you had a better sense of humour than that! But seeing as you apparently haven't, I can assure you I have an extremely wide taste in music including Classical Modern symphonic or chamber music Jazz (traditional and modern) Folk music Show tunes Almost anything by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and their contempories The occasional Beatles song (provided it is not performed by The Beatles) The occasional post 1950s pop song. I also like quite a bit of rubbish, but in doing so recognise it for what it is, unlike most people on this forum who think that just because they like it, then it must be a masterpiece! As to it being a good job I am not a music teacher, it would be a good thing if more music teachers shared my views, which are more to do with quality than genre. Then we might not have the farcial situation of public money being spent by our local university running degree courses in pop music. The Beatles may have been second rate musicians and singers, but their music at least reflected its time and struck a chord (no pun intended) with a large portion of the population. But it wasn't learned at university but in their front parlours, in garages, in clubs and pubs, etc, which is where pop music should be learned. Â Sue I am not sure why you suddenly bring Fur Elise into the thread. Of course I am aware that classical music has influenced pop music, rap, etc and even the chime used by my local ice cream man. Most of the great themes originate in classical music so it is only natural that lesser mortals will steal them. But it doesn't mean they produce great music. Â Eagle Everything comes to he who waits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Dismayed, Beach Boys also had the intro of the F?r Elise on their hit Lady Linda. Â Never knew that thanks SueD Â PS Wolfie it was me who said and if nothing else I now know how to put bullet points in a post . Sue quoted me but the coding was wrong so my bullet points didn't work in her reply... if you see what I mean... they work in the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 DizzyI thought you had a better sense of humour than that! But seeing as you apparently haven't..... I've got a great sense of humour actually and I also have a develish streak where I like to tease people  As for your wide taste in music glad to hear it My dad loves Jazz too, does nothing for me though I'm afraid, however have to agree with you on the Show Tunes.. some are fantastic. I particularly like Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, Whistle Down the Wind, Phantom of the Opera... in fact most of them. What are your favourites ?  As to it being a good job I am not a music teacher, it would be a good thing if more music teachers shared my views, which are more to do with quality than genre. Then we might not have the farcial situation of public money being spent by our local university running degree courses in pop music.  I see your point there. Actually I may have been wrong about music teachers as I was basing my comment on my sons private music teacher. He is fantastic and can play/teach absolutely ANY style of music. However the schools music teacher is a complete bore and often struggles when it comes to advising on certain methods  The Beatles may have been second rate musicians and singers, but their music at least reflected its time and struck a chord (no pun intended) with a large portion of the population. But it wasn't learned at university but in their front parlours, in garages, in clubs and pubs, etc, which is where pop music should be learned.  We learned and played in our front rooms, garages, clubs and pubs too. Great fun but we weren't as lucky as the Beetles and never got signed up.. no idea why as we were better than them  SueI am not sure why you suddenly bring Fur Elise into the thread.  Twas me Adam so no point in picking on SueD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 You lot have got me all confused, too many posts off topic in one post, writing about different subjects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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