Noj Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 I've got that comp Dave. Are you saying you suspect the track "New Rising Sun" is a posthumous studio product? Quote
vajerzy Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 *ANYTHING* from the Monterey Pop Festival!!!!! I'm still awed every time I listen to it! Quote
dave9199 Posted February 6, 2004 Report Posted February 6, 2004 That's it, New Rising Sun. I only say that because when I had that cd, I also had a bio; so sorry my memory can't recall the title for sure (Electric Ladyland???), it's got a close up of him blowing smoke on the cover, thick book because of a huge discography in back. Anyway, it also covers a number of bootlegs and I couldn't find that title anywhere. The book came out the same year as Voodoo Soup and was not listed in there, but I couldn't find any descriptions of that song either. As you can tell, I don't have the book anymore, but it's a standard book in stores. Quote
chris olivarez Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 All of "Electric Ladyland" as well as "Driving South" ,"Red House" and "You Got Me Floating". Quote
Tim McG Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Let me toss in some different options: - Rainy Day, Dream Away - Ezy Ryder - Drifting (gorgeous!) Good choice, BFrank My three? If Six Was Nine Voodoo Chile Stone Free TimMc Quote
Big Al Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 'Little Miss Strange' HELLYEAH!!! I didn't think this would get listed! Hell, it's a Noel Redding song, but they STILL tear it up!!! Other two: Crosstown Traffic I Don't Live Today Dolly Dagger (hiding from the Hulkster!) Quote
.:.impossible Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 How about "Waterfall" from the Singles soundtrack! What a beautiful tune. I can't choose my three favorite Hendrix tunes. Its whatever is playing now, plus the next two tunes! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 nobody knows the hulkster and jimi connection? there is a clue in the picture.... ss1 Both wear bandanas? I used to listen to Hendrix in my college days. Anything from "Electric Ladyland." "Voodoo Chile" is one of the greatest electric guitar songs ever. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Posted January 2, 2006 i really dig mitch mitchell's intro on crosstown traffic Quote
7/4 Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 i really dig mitch mitchell's intro on crosstown traffic I really dig anything Mitch does. The guy takes the Elvin bag and glues it to that wild wailing fuzz pedal that was Jimi Hendrix is cool by me. Quote
Alexander Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 My three: Little Wing One Rainy Wish (I love the bit where he sings: "I have never...laid eyes on you...") Rainy Day, Dream Away I guess I liked Jimi best when he was in his "mellow" bag... It's all good, though... Quote
Eric Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 one for now: Are You Experienced? I caught it on the radio once, in the middle of the guitar solo. I didn't know it was Hendrix but thought, man, that is some amazing, cutting edge, fresh stuff. The man could resonate ... Quote
jazzbo Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 There was so much personality in his guitar writing and playing. He really was somehow able to put out REAL feeling. So many great performances and compositions! Quote
ep1str0phy Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) As far as I'm concerned, Jimi was an even better "craftsman" than composer--at his poetic best in the studio, toiling away obsessively. That being said, I think "Band of Gypsys" is among the greatest electric guitar albums ever recorded--"greater," perhaps, than any of his studio work. Hendrix was most impressive in the middle ground... tight but loose, so to speak. That's why my favorite Hendrix "songs" (or cuts, really) are those wildly ambitious blowouts that never fail to inspire (or impress): If 6 Was 9, 1983, Castles Made of Sand ("Axis" and "Ladyland" are unmatched in sheer intricacy, vision, and mastery) It's all worth it, though. Edited January 2, 2006 by ep1str0phy Quote
GregN Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 If 6 Was 9 I should be able to do... E selections? anyhoooo On a serious note or two: Power To Love Little Wing Angel Quote
7/4 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 If 6 Was 9 I should be able to do... E selections? anyhoooo On a serious note or two: Power To Love Little Wing Angel Angel is a beautiful tune. It's my favorite Hendrix tune. If only he'd been around to write a few more of those. Quote
7/4 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 As far as I'm concerned, Jimi was an even better "craftsman" than composer--at his poetic best in the studio, toiling away obsessively. That being said, I think "Band of Gypsys" is among the greatest electric guitar albums ever recorded--"greater," perhaps, than any of his studio work. Hendrix was most impressive in the middle ground... tight but loose, so to speak. That's why my favorite Hendrix "songs" (or cuts, really) are those wildly ambitious blowouts that never fail to inspire (or impress): If 6 Was 9, 1983, Castles Made of Sand ("Axis" and "Ladyland" are unmatched in sheer intricacy, vision, and mastery) It's all worth it, though. He was just getting it together as a composer and as an arranger. Would Led Zeppelin have been so wounderful if Jimi didn't create guitar orchestras? Quote
Dave James Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Gotta go with "Red House". This one really showcases Hendrix's considerable blues chops. I like to think that if he hadn't put his cue back in the rack, there might have been a terrific blues album in his (our) future. Up over and out. Edited January 3, 2006 by Dave James Quote
Noj Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Fav. Jimi guitar solo: "Machine Gun" Edited January 3, 2006 by Noj Quote
.:.impossible Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 How about "Waterfall" from the Singles soundtrack! What a beautiful tune. I can't choose my three favorite Hendrix tunes. Its whatever is playing now, plus the next two tunes! Maybe better if I call it "May This Be Love" from ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? So May This Be Love, Drifting, and 1983 for today. Quote
ep1str0phy Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 As far as I'm concerned, Jimi was an even better "craftsman" than composer--at his poetic best in the studio, toiling away obsessively. That being said, I think "Band of Gypsys" is among the greatest electric guitar albums ever recorded--"greater," perhaps, than any of his studio work. Hendrix was most impressive in the middle ground... tight but loose, so to speak. That's why my favorite Hendrix "songs" (or cuts, really) are those wildly ambitious blowouts that never fail to inspire (or impress): If 6 Was 9, 1983, Castles Made of Sand ("Axis" and "Ladyland" are unmatched in sheer intricacy, vision, and mastery) It's all worth it, though. He was just getting it together as a composer and as an arranger. Would Led Zeppelin have been so wounderful if Jimi didn't create guitar orchestras? I think he was a fine composer/arranger, regardless. Still, there seems to be something remarkably "skeletal" about the compositions themselves--as if there were something intrinsically "unfinished" about a Jimi composition w/o the direct presence of Jimi the artist/mind. Jimi's tunes require vision. The vast body of aimless Hendrix covers is a testament to this fact; as far as I'm concerned, the best interpretations of Jimi's songs have been performed by individuals willing to impose themselves upon the compositions (e.g., the Gil Evans stuff, D&D's "Little Wing," although some may argue). In short, I don't think that Jimi is one of those writers whose tunes are or ever were "fully-formed." In such a manner, Hendrix (himself) became the final, "perfecting" component in his work--just as invaluable as the words, the chords, the melody (etc.). I agree with you, however, in that Jimi was reaching new levels of complexity toward the end of his life (imagine what "First Rays" would have become!). Quote
ep1str0phy Posted January 3, 2006 Report Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) fav jimi guitar solo? All of "Band of Gypsys." And "Little Wing." And "Voodoo Chile" (not slight return). Jimi was both an architect and an anarchist--a real fun dichotomy. Just for kicks--favorite solo on a Hendrix tune not performed by Jimi? -Billy Harper, "Castles Made of Sand" (from the Gil Evans Hendrix album)--he got it. Edited January 3, 2006 by ep1str0phy Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Posted January 9, 2006 (edited) anyone pick this up on dvd? Edited January 9, 2006 by Soulstation1 Quote
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