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If you are in need of mellow island music (mostly OT)
If you are in need of mellow island music (mostly OT)
I love Jimmy and Jack Johnson, etc. But this weekend I went to the Corinne Bailey Rae (her mom is a brit and her dad is west indian) & John Legend concert. I was mostly excited about Corinne because I just LOVE her music. Not islandy per se but relaxing and smooth. Anyway, I was BLOWN away by John Legend. Now maybe I am behind the curve on this one, had heard of him, had liked what I heard ok, but live he was AMAZING.
I just kept thinking during the concert that this would be great STJ evening deck music. Perhaps, I should be posting this over on the "You know you are addicted...." thread
He's got a new song called Show Me that is awesome. Just a random off-topic tip.
I just kept thinking during the concert that this would be great STJ evening deck music. Perhaps, I should be posting this over on the "You know you are addicted...." thread
He's got a new song called Show Me that is awesome. Just a random off-topic tip.
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designbyroe
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I first heard of him when a friend bought the soundtrack to the Curious George movie.
Here's what a reviewer from Amazon.com had to say about him and his latest album:
Jack Johnson has found himself a groove. Indeed, the Hawaiian surfing champion turned alternative pop-folk star really hasn't changed things one iota for his sophomore release. Fans of Brushfire Fairytales should be delighted with the results. The groove is a mellow one--most of the 16 tracks here are semi-acoustic--and that easy-going spirit filters into Johnson's lyrical philosophies. "What will be will be / And so it goes" he sings on "Times Like These," the opening track. Thankfully, Johnson is never too mellow, and there's a "Don't worry, be happy" vibe to most of his music. "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" even has a pseudo-reggae feel to it. Although classified as an alternative musician, the singer-songwriter's compositions owe much to past hits. "Traffic in the Sky" is reminiscent of Jim Croce's "Operator" and Looking Glass's one-hit-wonder, "Brandy." On the splendid "Taylor," Johnson sounds an awful lot like Donovan. And "By The Way" recalls the Lovin' Spoonful. -- Bill Holdship
Here's what a reviewer from Amazon.com had to say about him and his latest album:
Jack Johnson has found himself a groove. Indeed, the Hawaiian surfing champion turned alternative pop-folk star really hasn't changed things one iota for his sophomore release. Fans of Brushfire Fairytales should be delighted with the results. The groove is a mellow one--most of the 16 tracks here are semi-acoustic--and that easy-going spirit filters into Johnson's lyrical philosophies. "What will be will be / And so it goes" he sings on "Times Like These," the opening track. Thankfully, Johnson is never too mellow, and there's a "Don't worry, be happy" vibe to most of his music. "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" even has a pseudo-reggae feel to it. Although classified as an alternative musician, the singer-songwriter's compositions owe much to past hits. "Traffic in the Sky" is reminiscent of Jim Croce's "Operator" and Looking Glass's one-hit-wonder, "Brandy." On the splendid "Taylor," Johnson sounds an awful lot like Donovan. And "By The Way" recalls the Lovin' Spoonful. -- Bill Holdship
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designbyroe
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nothintolose
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Jack Johnson played at Jazz Fest a few years ago and I had never heard of him so I opted to watch B.B. King (had seen him previously at the Fest). Big mistake! Now I wish I had listned to Jack Johnson - great music. Just kinda' laid back.
John Legend is playing at the Fest next Saturday (at the same time as The Allman Brothers and John Mayer to name a few). Will probably be going back and forth between those three stages. John Legend is great!!!
Good choice there Flip-flop! I agree - great for listening to on the deck while watching the sun set.
nothintolose
p.s. if you have never listened to Eric Lindell, you should DEFINITELY check him out!
John Legend is playing at the Fest next Saturday (at the same time as The Allman Brothers and John Mayer to name a few). Will probably be going back and forth between those three stages. John Legend is great!!!
Good choice there Flip-flop! I agree - great for listening to on the deck while watching the sun set.
nothintolose
p.s. if you have never listened to Eric Lindell, you should DEFINITELY check him out!
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obsessedmuch
go to itunes.com and you can search for him and listen to samples of his music. He is great.designbyroe wrote:Who is Jack Johnson? I keep hearing that name, is there a way to listen to anything he does?
My album choices would be
In Between Dreams
Brushfire Fairytales
On and On
Songs to not be missed:
Better Together
Banana Pancakes
Flake
Bubble Toes
Inaudible Melodies
Taylor
Staple it Together (really rockin song)
Sitting Waiting Wishing
Traffic in the Sky
He also does a great rendition of Badfish/Boss that I could listen to over and over!
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StJohnRuth
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