Daisy McLintock Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I don't know where to begin.I humbly thank you for your kind words in saying I am knowledgeable about Ambrosia, but I really don't consider myself knowledgeable in the sense that I know all about their music. I was really just wanting to comment on how flexible Pack's voice is.You've defined "needing to grow" and "Creative growth" perfectly. Thanks for that.I'm still not sure about musicians changing genres, but I see some have done well with it. I have leftover questions which I hope you'll be able to shed some light.As much as music consumes my soul each and every day, I admit I am no expert at putting music to its proper genre. My interpretations of rock and pop have always been off the mark, and really, that's okay because I never really had any reason to know who made what, until now. And even now I don't really have to, but I feel a deep interest to learn.Surfing on youtube I just accidentally ran into Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" and you wanna know what I thought of this song when it came out? I thought this song came from a couple of brand new artists who were luny country boys pulled out of some bar in a redneck town and were strung out on dope or something. I never knew Clapton did this song. I mean absolutely no offense to Mr. Clapton but geez gawlly how in the name of the good lord did you come to record such a depressing song??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsJlAJvOSM&feature=related It's a good thing you mentioned the Eagles. They are a good place for me to start figuring things out. I never thought about whether the Eagles were a rock band or not. They are also considered a country rock band. Country rock? What's "country rock?"The Eagles also recorded a bluesy-type song "Witchy Woman." So recording a song or two in a different genre doesn't mean a complete permanent change in genre, just a temporary one, it seems.Another example of temporarily changing genres is rock bands recording ballads. Don Henley's "Heart of the Matter" is an example. Another very beautiful example of this is Scorpions "Still Loving You" which has an outstanding guitar riff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uNyPefjS88 (whoops. in another post somewhere I said I didn't like heavy metal but I forgot about the Scorpions so I guess I like some heavy metal)Then you have the Edgar Winter Band which is enough to confuse anybody: jazz, blues and rock. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1mV_5-bRPo More difficult genres to discern are classic rock, country rock, soft country rock, country folk rock, easy listening, and pop. All I can say is, I'm glad my job is not categorizing songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubbiefanMike Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Wim one of my favorite songs about radio... always sounds better when you crank it up a notch. About Rush:I loved their single: "Spirit of the radio" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tq-UsaRchI and so I bought their album "Permanent waves" in the early 80's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatleJay Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Daisy-Clapton recorded 'Tears In Heaven' in memory of his little boy who was tragically killed in a fall from a high rise apartment. Thanks for posting 'Still Loving You' a great ballad. This version is missing about a minute and a half of blistering guitar at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Another example of temporarily changing genres is rock bands recording ballads. Don Henley's "Heart of the Matter" is an example. With the Eagles or solo, Henley has never really stayed in one format. Granted he and the band are linked with country-rock, but Henley's solo career is littered with ballads, rock, country, folk, funk, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 OK...My 2 cents...Ambrosia, love them or hate them consisted of some of the finest multi-instrumentalists of the late 70's-80's. The band actually performed the first time live at a soundcheck.Meeting each other for the very first time.IMHO, "Holding On To Yesterday",Is musical perfection, structure, vocally, and instrumentally.I also Love "Don Henley and the Heartbreakers" On his "End of The Innocence"Album."Heart Of The Matter" Is Mike Campbell all the way...Campbell's Chord layering is breathtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I also Love "Don Henley and the Heartbreakers" On his "End of The Innocence" Album. "Heart Of The Matter" Is Mike Campbell all the way...Campbell's Chord layering is breathtaking. Yup both Campbell and former Heartbreaker Stan Lynch played on "Heart", and Campbell co-wrote the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Daisy-Clapton recorded 'Tears In Heaven' in memory of his little boy who was tragically killed in a fall from a high rise apartment. Thanks for posting 'Still Loving You' a great ballad. This version is missing about a minute and a half of blistering guitar at the end. You're very welcome for posting 'Still Loving You.' If there's a link to the version you mention with the blistering guitar at the end can you post the link here? I'd love to see it.Thank you also, for informing me of the reason that song is so sad. I understand now why it is, the way it is, and it doesn't make me like the song any less. In fact I can appreciate it now even more that you've given me the story behind it.One more thing. I learned just last night that ballads sung by rock bands are called 'rock ballads!!!!!!' That was cool. Now I know what their official names are. I love learning new stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Quote:Originally posted by Daisy McLintock: Another example of temporarily changing genres is rock bands recording ballads. Don Henley's "Heart of the Matter" is an example. With the Eagles or solo, Henley has never really stayed in one format. Granted he and the band are linked with country-rock, but Henley's solo career is littered with ballads, rock, country, folk, funk, etc. Marvin, thanks for the info on Henley. He was another one that confused me, but I see from your post that he gets into a little bit of everything. I got a question for you, or for anybody for that matter. Can you give me an example of a 'country-rock' song? Any specific definition come to mind on that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 OK...My 2 cents...Ambrosia, love them or hate them consisted of some of the finest multi-instrumentalists of the late 70's-80's.Nice to see someone who can see what I can see, or rather hears what I can hear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I hear a great 1st album, and a steady decline to syrupville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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