I have killed the thread with my own writing.
Tina, I haven't yet mailed you Jon's mix because...I was listening to it in the car this morning. Still, there is a high likelihood it will go out within days, and I'll send it Priority.
I had to explain who Syd Barrett was to JZ this morning, and why the Banana Splits sound so psychedelic on "I Enjoy Being A Boy."
I'm mentally lumping all the John Mayer/Jack Johnson/Dave Mathews guys together. Is that an official sub-genre yet? Does it have a name?
Let's name that genre, okay? I'll start: Strum Dudes.
Acoustic Rock...? Do Elliot Smith and Jeff Buckley count?
Tina, I haven't yet mailed you Jon's mix because...I was listening to it in the car this morning. Still, there is a high likelihood it will go out within days, and I'll send it Priority.
No worries. Somehow, I'll survive - also just sending it regular postage is OK - that's what I'm doin' cause I'm el cheapo.
Strum Dudes.
I agree with that. I'd add Ben Harper to that sub-genre.
I'm listening a friend's copy of the Expanded Remix of Modest Mouse's last album
The Moon and Anarctica
right now (I know, you're all shocked). Damnit - it really is different from the original version which means I have to go buy it.
This I Can't Buy New Music Cause I Have No Steady Income thing blows.
I am over
1100 posts behind in the Minear thread so I'll just say it here - I was impressed with the music they used for the first ep of Wonderfalls. I took note of several of the artists they plugged at the end. And then remembered I can't buy them - but still - impressed.
Acoustic Rock...? Do Elliot Smith and Jeff Buckley count?
Nah, Elliot's more of an indie chamber pop jangle thang. Jeff's sort of his own category, I suppose.
I agree with that. I'd add Ben Harper to that sub-genre.
Yeah, see, I think Ben belongs over here. It has to do with a particularly lame hopping around guy in cotton drawstring pants, making contorted faces whilst thrashing an acoustic guitar.
Fratcoustic?
tina -- I can't believe you're not
demanding
that Hec FedEx my mix to you, stat.
I enjoyoyoy, being a boyoyoy, in love with youououou, yeaheah...
Fratcoustic?
Mmmm, Fratcoustic StrumDudes. I think we're getting close.
I enjoyoyoy, being a boyoyoy, in love with youououou, yeaheah...
I feel like Jon is personally serenading me here.
Ben Harper grew up in Claremont, where his dad owns a musical instrument store-- mostly foreign and unusual stuff.
tina -- I can't believe you're not demanding that Hec FedEx my mix to you, stat.
I'm still fully digesting your AWESOME 2003 mix, Jon. Otherwise - I'd have gotten all ASSCAP on Hec.
In defense of the Fratcoustic Strum Dudes:
When I was in college I saw A LOT of Dave Matthews and Ben Harper shows before they took off all crazy like (well, Ben never got the kind of airplay that DM did - but he does have a fanatic following). They were great shows and great performers when they first started - period. I think they both ventured off into lameville. (Harper's got all spooky religious as well). But then again, my taste in music changed a lot as well.
I can still enjoy my favorites from both of them every once in a while.
Tina's fave DM album -
Live at Luthor College
And favorite BH album -
Fight for Your Mind
I just felt the need to state my previous devotion to both. I have never listened to John Mayer.
Ben Harper grew up in Claremont, where his dad owns a musical instrument store-- mostly foreign and unusual stuff.
Listening to Harper talk about instruments is pretty darn amazing, actually. I saw him interviewed by David Byrne on West 54th and Byrne was just in awe of his collection and range of knowledge.
