What are you listening to right now? (Part 2 - Read first post!)

[Jason Skywalker]

Whispers in the Dark - Skillet

Got hooked on that song in particular by a TTGL AMV -_-'

[Jae Onasi]

Originally Posted by Jason Skywalker

Whispers in the Dark - Skillet

Oh, sweet. I like that one too. The Last Night and Comatose from that album are good too. It's a good 'driving album' when I have an hour to drive to work and the caffeine hasn't kicked in fully yet in the morning.

[Sabretooth]

Originally Posted by Jae Onasi

Oh, sweet. I like that one too. The Last Night and Comatose from that album are good too. It's a good 'driving album' when I have an hour to drive to work and the caffeine hasn't kicked in fully yet in the morning.

Heh, I can only listen to Gorgoroth when I'm in a car. It's a strange coincidence that there are always more dead bodies and more blood on the road when I'm listening to Gorgoroth.

[lukeiamyourdad]

So I saw a show about Grunge the other day and its effect on Québec's society.
There was a person invited to comment about the movement. I honestly didn't know exactly who she was until they mentioned that she was the bassist for Hole, you know, the Courtney Love band during the 90's. You might remember her as the hot redhead.

I always wondered who she was. Only more proof of the strange schism between English speakers and French speakers here in Québec. What's funnier, is that I went across a small street called "Ruelle Nick Auf der Maur". I always wondered who Nick Auf der Maur was to have a street named after him. So wikipedia helped.

That's how I found out about Montréal native and grunge icon Melissa Auf der Maur, ex-bassist for Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins, and daughter of Montréal politician Nick Auf der Maur.

I found out that she released a solo album 3 years ago.

Anyway, I find the album amazing and since I like to support good local artists, including French and English speakers of Montréal (unlike some...I'll just call them people), I thought I could spread the word.

Here's a few songs for you people.

Followed the Waves
Real a Lie
Taste You

Special version of Taste You in French as a hidden record on her album:
Taste You (French)

Not a song on her record, but one that she made with French band Indochine for their album "Paradize":
Le Grand Secret


Yeah, she's insanely beautiful. Then again, I'm partial to women who can rock Especially with red hair and legs that don't end.

[Jason Skywalker]

Follow Me - Breaking Benjamin

Simply put, inspirational.

[John Galt]

Lately I've been on a Progressive Rock binge.

Song of the Moment is The Sound of Muzak, by Porcupine Tree. Great song, great band. They remind me of Pink Floyd, in more than a few ways, but with a decidedly more acoustic sound most of the time.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7ARJRCcfY_A <= the best youtube vid with the song in it that I could find.

[Samuel Dravis]

Originally Posted by John Galt

Lately I've been on a Progressive Rock binge.

Song of the Moment is The Sound of Muzak, by Porcupine Tree. Great song, great band. They remind me of Pink Floyd, in more than a few ways, but with a decidedly more acoustic sound most of the time.

I really like that song... I'll have to pick up the cd. Thanks John.

As for me, I've been listening to some Semisonic lately. In particular, "Bed" and "Chemistry." Fun songs.

[Salzella]

^^ wahey for semisonic. criminal they never got noticed by the ever so fickle public

[Master Jimmy]

Beezleboss - Tenacious D

hehe they're funny

[Jason Skywalker]

Rebirthing - Skillet

I wanna live for love, i wanna live for you and me...

[Negative Sun]

Originally Posted by lukeiamyourdad

Indochine

Wow I haven't heard that name in years, very good band! *goes to check out some of their stuff, legally of course *

[Salzella]

i can't stop listening to Who Told You by the Reindeer Section. it's weird, as it's not even a particularly spectacular song. odd. apart from that, i'm listening to my iPod on shuffle whilst pondering the purchase of Bjork's greatest hits and Bat For Lashes' Fur and Gold album. hmmm.... oh, and meaning to put the rest of Pulp's Different Class on the thing. *sigh* so much to do so little time....

[kotor_freak]

Right now, I'm listening to Secondhand Serenade over and over again, he's a great artist

[JoeDoe 2.0]

My Curse by Killswitch Engage

I got hooked right after I heard it on Guitar Hero 3, awesome song

[spawn613]

Linkin Park's Reanimation album

Velvet Revolver's Contraband album

Linkin Park's Meteora album

Stone Temple Pilot's Core album

The Crystal Method's Drive album

and some different TOOL songs

I said this because this is my iTunes playlist labeled ETQW that i listen to while playing Enemy Territory Quake Wars. all albums have great momentum throughout and have a relaxed song perfectly placed. "Reanimation" seems like it was made specifically for the game (with the exception of three songs i removed from the playlist) it builds up, chills for a second, and then has this beautiful ending. Velvet Revolver's Contraband is just a good ole' kick in the pants with a driving force of pure rock. Linkin Park's Meteora has an awesome blend of electronic and rock with vocals surging with determination (great to listen to when you're team is losing and you need motivation). Stone Temple Pilots' Core is one of the legendary albums that made rock today. it too is packed with momentum (e.g. Naked Sunday, Crackerman). Crystal Methods' Drive album fits the title perfectly. it is constantly evolving into different beats which aren't over-powering, yet they aren't boring either. they're blend of rock and electronica has made them a world reknowned band. I have a few songs by TOOL from lateralus, undertow, and 10,000 days. i love TOOL, their song Parabola plays in my head to a car chase scene. I also have some oddball songs in there by such bands as Snake River Conspiracy, The Prodigy, and RED. anyway, that's what i'm usually listening to in my head and on the computer.

[Master Jimmy]

Kickapoo - Tenacious D

I can't stop listening to young Jables' jam. It's so funny. "And if you try to - with me then I shall - you too." It's funnier in the movie.

[Jason Skywalker]

Bullet for my Valentine - Hit The Floor.

Yeah, i know the lyrics are creepy but the theme itself are good.

[adamqd]

The Shins - Caring is creepy. Not my usual cup of meat, but I can't stop listening to it?!

[Master Jimmy]

I can't stop listening to the solo in Stairway to Heaven. It's a masterpiece. Oh almighty Pagey, please make a tour to Canada.

[John Galt]

Trains, by Porcupine Tree.

More awesomeness from In Absentia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXkEPk9ibX8 <= best youtube vid with the song in it I could find.

[Salzella]

Elbow - Cast of Thousands album. omaigawd i love this record. seriously.

[MJ-W4]

After an extended excursion to Kavar's Corner, I've just fired up Billy Joel's 'River of Dreams' album, to sing along with one of my all-time favourites:
'Shades of grey, wherever I go, the more I find out, the less I know...'

[Marius Fett]

Queen... Bohemian Rhapsody.... Classic... Mamma.... Ooooh!

[adamqd]

Stevie Ray Vaughn's version of Little wing, obviously the Hendrix version is better but SRV's respect for Jimmy really shows in his playing

[HappyMojo]

I'm listening to Holyhell (feat. Eric Adams) - The Phantom Of The Opera. It's properly the best version of this classic opera I've ever heard. But then again, Eric Adams and Manowar rocks big time. Hehe

Listen to it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkkHp26w9no

Nightwish made a version of "The Phantom Of The Opera" too... Pfffff...
Nightwish go home -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yeD6IWh_OI

[MJ-W4]

On ESP Guitars' website, there's a small music player where you can listen to some of their endorsers' latest. A while ago, I visited unsuspectingly and got caught by 'Burning the Lives' from Shadows Fall. I just can't seem to get this tune outta me head.

[JoeDoe 2.0]

Domination by Symphony X

The music is similar to Dragonforce but a little more metal, one more favorite artist for me

Breaking Me Down by Soil

Nice rock song, not too much screaming for a change

[Serpentine Cougar]

Easier to Run, by Linkin Park. One of my favorite songs from their Meteora album because there's not as much screaming, nice melody, and cool lyrics.

[MJ-W4]

Here's a very old Phantom of the Opera by a very young Iron Maiden It's fun to see my record player still works.

[Salzella]

Currently working through a playlist featuring, amongst others: Gomez's Liquid Skin, Elbow's Cast of Thousands and Leaders of the Free World, Spoon's Gagagagaga, Pulp's Different Class and assorted Radiohead. Good stuff.

[adamqd]

Originally Posted by MJ-W4

Here's a very old Phantom of the Opera by a very young Iron Maiden It's fun to see my record player still works.

Good Choice!

[MJ-W4]

As Christmas is drawing near, 'Fairytale of New York' by Shane McGowan and the late Kirsty MacColl is my choice for today.

[Samuel Dravis]

Right not: Daft Punk's Dafunk/Dadftendirekt from their Alive 2007 album. All the rest of this week? Mostly more Daft Punk!

[King Dando]

Rainy Monday - Shiny Toy Guns

It's the first song I've heard from this band, and was only recommened to me about 20 minutes ago by my sweetheart It's Indie/Electronica, which I don't normally listen to, but I like it.

[John Galt]

21st Century Schizoid Man, by King Crimson

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gpX71RZeev4

Some nice early Jazz-influenced Prog Rock. I really like the lengthy jam that starts around 2:07.

[adamqd]

Huey Lewis and the News: FORE... Because I'm on an 80's Nostalgia Trip lately, when I saw my Mum earlier this week, I noticed she still had the old cassette tape box in her Car, and She still had the FORE album, some Robert Palmer and some old Simply Red.
I might grow my Mullet back

[King Dando]

Originally Posted by John Galt

21st Century Schizoid Man, by King Crimson

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gpX71RZeev4

Some nice early Jazz-influenced Prog Rock. I really like the lengthy jam that starts around 2:07.

I love that song. I have their In the Court of the Crimson King EP

[MJ-W4]

Originally Posted by adamqd

I might grow my Mullet back

More mullet-related music:

'Wind him up' by SAGA, a great Canadian Band. I saw them live in early 1982 on their Worlds Apart tour. Just before this song came up, the hall went dark, the music started and as soon as the song picked up, a massive, horizontal chain of white lights all the way across the back of the stage flared into existence. Besides from frying your eyes, this was a truly unforgettable moment. On top of that, their live sound was superb. Yeah, you guessed it, I'm still a fan.

[Rogue Nine]

After watching my cousins rock out on Guitar Hero III, I was surprised to see the musical selection from that game being pretty damn rad. Lots of my favorites were on there, plus a few more that I'd never heard before but now love.

Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade
Was so happy when they ditched that dorkwad Chris Cornell and reunited with Zach de la Rocha this year, so I couldn't help giving GH3 a go on this song, even though I have no musical rhythm of which to speak. I didn't do too bad on Easy. :3

Beastie Boys - Sabotage
Greatest music video evarrrrrrrrr. The Beasties are friggin' ageless.

DragonForce - Through the Fire and Flames
Just watching my cousins try and get through the first 5 seconds of this song on Expert without bombing out was totally hilarious.

[MJ-W4]

Here's another truly LOUD classic: 'I love it loud' by KISS.

Careful: the vid starts with no sound, so maybe you should wait a little before revving up your speakers.