This is sort of OT. Strings. Traditional. But.....the blues.
I've been exploring some of the really authentic & gritty Mississippi Delta blues men. I was inspired by seeing the documentary You See Me Laughin', which is the story of several blues performers affilliated with Fat Possum Records. Anyway, been listening to R. L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and others.
Today I got a copy of Scott Dunbar's "From Lake Mary." I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a CD this much. It was originally released in 1970 when Dunbar was in his late 60s. I gather it's his only full-length recording. It's just Mr. Dunbar and his guitar. Sings. Sings the words when he remembers them--sings other stuff when he doesn't. All kinds of interesting guitar tunings. Very rough and spontaneous recording, almost like a field recording.
One of the most joyous blues records I've ever heard. Maybe that's an oxymoron, I'm not sure.
Dunbar passed away in 1994.
Sort of OT: Scott Dunbar
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Aw drat, that was me again. Sorry, for some reason I kep getting logged out and accidentally posting as a guest. In this case twice. Idiot.Anonymous wrote:I'd say blues is certainly traditional music, and a fine tradition too. I don't consider this OT at allCynth wrote:But wouldn't the blues be traditional music? Well, it just didn't strike me as off topic.
And whether the blood be highland, lowland or no.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
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It's my damn fault. This forum is the first one I've set up--rich has always done it before. I forgot to set the option that precludes people from posting unless they're registered and logged in. I blame myself.buddhu wrote:Aw drat, that was me again. Sorry, for some reason I kep getting logged out and accidentally posting as a guest. In this case twice. Idiot.Anonymous wrote:I'd say blues is certainly traditional music, and a fine tradition too. I don't consider this OT at allCynth wrote:But wouldn't the blues be traditional music? Well, it just didn't strike me as off topic.
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I wish I could blame you as wellDaleWisely wrote:It's my damn fault. This forum is the first one I've set up--rich has always done it before. I forgot to set the option that precludes people from posting unless they're registered and logged in. I blame myself.buddhu wrote:Aw drat, that was me again. Sorry, for some reason I kep getting logged out and accidentally posting as a guest. In this case twice. Idiot.Anonymous wrote: I'd say blues is certainly traditional music, and a fine tradition too. I don't consider this OT at all
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I run several websites with forums (including one using phpbb) so I knew what was happening the first time it happened in the other thread. But whaddya know... I *still* did it again here.
Doh :roll:
And whether the blood be highland, lowland or no.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.