I highly recommend that all of y'all read the book Freakonomics. Anyone with a rational mind and a penchant for the truth behind how things really work will love this book. My brother suggested that I check it out and I am hereby saying, "It is informative, entertaining, and just plain good. You should read it!"
So last week That Girl Who Needs Therapy posted some stuff that got me thinking about George Winston.
I was first introduced to George Winston by my father when I was still a youngster and the music spoke to me even at a young age. The Winston material that I am familiar with is generally for solo piano and although there is only one instrument at work, it can be both dense and fragile. My favorties (including the song posted below) are full of haunting melodies that will rattle your soul if you just listen hard enough. This is true fuckin' emo music.
And in sharp contrast to Winston is Seattle's own The Blood Brothers. For those that don't know, they are a spastic art-core band that sound like they are on the verge of falling apart at all times. Simply put: they are incredible. Howling guitars, pounding drums, shreiking vocals, and bass thet makes you wanna shake your tailfeather. While not for all, they have definately pushed the boundaries of hardcore and never fail to impress me.
MP3 | George Winston - Colors/Dance Autumn
MP3 | The Blood Brothers - Every Breath Is A Bomb Burn, Piano Island, Burn
Thursday, August 25, 2005
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Just recently finished Freakonomics. And I agree with what you say. Definitely worth everyone's time.
See people. Read the Book!
I own every Winston album on vinyl. Geeky, I know.
ooooo that's my favorite song on the autumn album, too. Good choice!
CBT - Why doesn't that surprise me?
TAT - Thanks! It's my fave on that album as well.
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