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I was inspired by last week’s episode of The Appetizer. Our chef and host, D. Grant Smith, presented a smorgasbord of musical flavors, as usual, but this time he focused on long and short tracks. We have more great long and short tracks coming up in next week’s episode. Guns and Roses, Green Day, Jimi Hendrix, and many, many more, make sure you don’t miss it!
Last week’s episode got me thinking, I prefer really long songs, especially when I’m working out, so once I get in my zone I’m not interrupted by a random song change. Anyways, that enough about the crazy ways my mind works.
Today I searched through my iTunes library and sought out the longest songs I own. Don’t worry, you don’t have to exercise, just turn up the volume.
1. Jimi Hendrix’s Machine Gun: 12:36
This song was written to express the frenzy and protest of the Vietnam War. The point is stressed by the sporadic bursts of gunfire. Of course, the crazy guitar arrangements are worth the twelve minutes alone.
2. Pink Floyd’s Echoes: 23:31
This song was recorded before the popularity of Dark Side of the Moon. Some people consider this one of the best Pink Floyd songs, what do you think?
3. Jimi Hendrix’s Voodoo Chile: 14:59
Okay, I know I already listed a Hendrix song, but I have say I am huge fan. This song defines psychedelic rock. Many people think this song is called “Voodoo Child,” because of the way Jimi pronounces it. This song definitely belongs on a road trip playlist.
That’s enough about me, what the longest song in your music collection? How about the shortest? Also, don’t forget to tune in to The Appetizer for more long and short tracks.
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As summer approaches, I look forward to all the extra spare time I’ll have, so I can attend the summer music festivals and concerts. There is a concert for any type of music lover, especially during the summer.
Of course, there are always something going on at local clubs, coffee houses, and the like. Here in Abilene, we have the occasional indie shows at local concert venues, such as Monks Coffee House and Play Faire Park, with the occasional big-name concert at the Civic Center.
But for those willing to drive the few hours to Dallas, the music menu is endless.
Of course, I always like to find my most unusual opportunities.
For those who are willing to go to great extremes to experience a great concert, the inaugural Kanrocksas Music Festival will be kicked off this summer. Held at the Kansas Speedway on August 5 and 6, organizers are making room for about 100,000 fans. This music festival will feature a variety of musicians and genres. A rather eclectic blend of artists and bands are set to perform, making this an opportunity to experience many different types of music in one venue, like Eminem, Muse, Flaming Lips, A Perfect Circle, Kid Cudi, the Black Keys, Primus and the Arctic Monkeys, just to name a few. Organizers say even more acts will be announced soon.
Despite not being a fan of some of these musicians, I won’t mention which, I think it would be a great opportunity to see all walks of musical life come together for one festival. It would at least make for a very interesting road trip. For those interested, here is a Kansas City news story.
Of course, you don’t even have to leave the house to have a satisfying musical experience. Simply stay connected to The Appetizer.
What’s awesome about living in the 21st century is that when we use the word “community,” it has a different meaning than it did 20 years ago. Now a community is a group of people with similar interests, beliefs, and passions that interact with each other, regardless of distance or geography. The Internet makes this possible, because my friends on the east coast are a part of the music community we all engage in. My other friends on the west coast are a part of that community too. We’re a part of our local music and arts community as well, but living 1000 miles or more away doesn’t keep anyone out of the loop. We talk fairly often about musicians we get to talk with and hear live as if the shows in New York that my friend saw last week was right down the street from me, or the latest Tx act I caught last night was someone they could go hear tomorrow at another show. Technology has made our world smaller, and our community closer, which is such a wonderful thing.
Matt Morris
My friend Matt Dyson writes about a lot of great music. Though he lives many hundred miles to the east of me, we’re still engaged in the growing indie music community. I encourage you to surf over to his blog and read about what he’s listening to, who he’s speaking with and more. His site is called Dysonsound and you can read it here.
Another great music blogger is Heather Browne out of Colorado. She writes a lot about indie rock bands, particularly The Head and the Heart, but several other great up and coming acts too. She also has songs to listen to. Her blog is called Fuel Friends and you can check it out here.
Let us know what other great blogs or articles are out there in the music community. And please pass this blog on to your friends. Let the community grow. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks.
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