That's precisely the thing.... there just has to be some semblance of structure, musicality, or melody. There are some very poetic rap artists out there but the music (in a lot of the creations) is just garbage. It's really a dichotomy of sorts because there are a lot of artists in this genre that could really do well if they had better original music and quality background elements
- Zogg

true.

I find it easier to ignore what is being said than the music itself. And even better is you could have an artist like Snoop and I hear his voice, but not what is being said and it all flows... I find it harder to block out the music and background stuff and only hear the voice... maybe I am a bit messed up or the product of being married.

Where is the worship icon? lol.... great to hear your story of musical growth and appreciation. Not even I knew that Van Halen was influenced by Hackett. You are a virtual cornucopia of progressive rock information. Again I ask thee, are we long lost brothers? (my parents decided to keep you and sold me on Ebay for a box of bees)

All these names - Rhodes, Malmstein (what of Allan Holdsworth?) truly zap my brain automatically in recreating so many different styles, talents, and unique musical genius.

And I completely agree that, when you start playing/composing yourself, the amount of appreciation for various bands' writing skills, incredible musicianship, production and live abilities, sink in that much more. That is what makes people like Rhodes, Hackett, Howe, Belew, Malmstein, Holdsworth, Lucia, that much more iconic. They truly change the way music is written and played.

Hats off to thee, my friend
- Zogg

Long lost brothers we may be my friend. So nice to see many on here appreciating music on various levels.

Holdsworth...another great mention and influence on EVH. I believe Eddie Van Halen liked Holdsworth's stuff so much he introduced him to Ted Templeman the director/producer of Van Halen records in the early 80's. Not sure if the partnership ever worked out but there was a record produced and I believe Holdsworth won award(s) for best instrumentals at one of the Grammys.

More of my guitar heroes like Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson and even Zappa cited Holdsworth as an influence.

Great stuff my friend...great stuff.

Nhl classics is on right now. 1980 all star game. I bet I know 5 guys per team.

In 30 years, looking back at today's game, I wonder how many my kid will recognize.

true.

I find it easier to ignore what is being said than the music itself. And even better is you could have an artist like Snoop and I hear his voice, but not what is being said and it all flows... I find it harder to block out the music and background stuff and only hear the voice... maybe I am a bit messed up or the product of being married.


- hillbillydeluxe

You've summed it up exactly the way I feel about it. To me, you can get by with (even) cheesy or mindless lyrics if the music is excellent but there is no way I will enjoy a composition if there is essentially zero melodic/structured elements. You might as well just get a microphone, crank it up, and start @#$ shouting/yelling shoight.

Long lost brothers we may be my friend. So nice to see many on here appreciating music on various levels.



- LordHumungous

where is that group hug icon? but you're right, it's great to see so many people enjoy various types music/bands. It's enjoyable to get off the subject of hockey for a few moments and get some dialogue going on with respect to other interesting subjects.

where is that group hug icon? but you're right, it's great to see so many people enjoy various types music/bands. It's enjoyable to get off the subject of hockey for a few moments and get some dialogue going on with respect to other interesting subjects.
- Zogg

It is great. See my edit on Holdsworth a few posts above ^

It is great. See my edit on Holdsworth a few posts above ^



- LordHumungous

fantastic.. once again I'm surprised how many people on here are afficianados of not only sport but art. Yes, sorry I missed that Holdsworth portion you noted above. It's almost like a 6 degrees of separation thing. Truly interesting histories and musical growth that we got to witness as a music connossieurs (no, NOT music snobs..... ok, maybe a little

Great stuff, indeed. I love the list of some of your favourite guitarists, by the way. Christ, I think we could sit here all night and discuss influences and certain special composers/musicians including the musical progress the bands/individuals made from albulm to albulm.

Wu Tang, Outkast and Jurassic Five as well.
- CubanBuffet

Illmatic has to be the best rap album ever. "Nasty Nas in your area, bout to cause mass hysteria". That album did just that. Changed rap forever.

how the heck did we turn from a hockey blog in to a music/album convo?

Probably my favourite albulm - Wish you Were Here. Although it's really hard to choose between so many phenomenal works (including Gilmour's solo stuff)
- Zogg

Comfortably Numb. Pulse. Best Guitar solo ever recorded. End of story.

Never could get into Genesis.... Something about them just doesnt agree with me
- vancity787

Land of Confusion. One of the best videos from the 80's.

how the heck did we turn from a hockey blog in to a music/album convo?
- BeatStriker

Sorry

fantastic.. once again I'm surprised how many people on here are afficianados of not only sport but art. Yes, sorry I missed that Holdsworth portion you noted above. It's almost like a 6 degrees of separation thing. Truly interesting histories and musical growth that we got to witness as a music connossieurs (no, NOT music snobs..... ok, maybe a little

Great stuff, indeed. I love the list of some of your favourite guitarists, by the way. Christ, I think we could sit here all night and discuss influences and certain special composers/musicians including the musical progress the bands/individuals made from albulm to albulm.
- Zogg

Oh...I AM a music snob and the first to admit it...drives my girlfriend crazy sometimes too. She always seems to even it out though as tri-polar Tuesdays approach I'm not sure which version of her is coming...

Warren Haynes.

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kassian and higgins for hodgson and myers

make it rain

Illmatic has to be the best rap album ever. "Nasty Nas in your area, bout to cause mass hysteria". That album did just that. Changed rap forever.
- Gullzy

Gullzy whats that girls name in your avatar again. Everytime I read your posts I get a half chub

Soooo... No love for gangsta rap?
- CubanBuffet

The Best song ever written! Has some great life lessons in there.
http://www.bing.com/video...CCE7348816911BE13998CCE73

Bieksa had his surgery. Expected to be out 6-8 weeks according to Murph

Mike Richards on Waivers.


Decent player with a Terrible contract, I wonder who is going to pick him up??

Mike Richards on Waivers.


Decent player with a Terrible contract, I wonder who is going to pick him up??
- classic321

Wow! I would guess Edmonton would be all over that

Mike Richards on Waivers.


Decent player with a Terrible contract, I wonder who is going to pick him up??
- classic321

No one should take that contract

Columbus goaltender out 6 weeks with groin tear.
Lack + for?

No one should take that contract
- VANTEL

wonder what LA will do if no one does. Does he go down to the minors?

I'd throw in a prospect in a Kass/ Lack deal to get OEL or Yandle.
- vancity787

I use to be a Yandle fan going back to junior. Not as much now...he turns the puck over as often or more than Bieksa. He would still be an upgrade on most of our D...