Hollon Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 What kind of music does everyone here listen to? I listen to a blues station on the radio while I'm working, but at home, mostly Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead. I would imagine that I'm a minority around here, but I was wondering what everyone else listens to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well now that is a very strange question as it depends on the time of day and the day of the week and if the wife is in the room or not. If I with just me in the room it is classical. If it my wife in the room it is contemporary Christian. If I'm forging or making jewelry I like things lie the Stones or Cash. Nelson, Beatles, but not no way Whelk, Can't stand that stuff. Like to sing hymns in the shower, like to listen to folk songs on long trips. Don't like techno or death-head music like my son likes but he listens to some stuff that ain't half bad like Regina Spektor at least ways he recent stuff. So what do I listen to? Depends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Favorite band is Rush. However, I will listen to just about anything with the exception of (k)rapp. I used to 20 years ago, but the new stuff makes me wanna use their sub woofers for an anvil. I have lately picked up a taste for spanish/flamenco guitar as well as country:o (its the only music that doesn't use the Lord's name in vain). I always have no problems dropping in some celtic (waterboys, paul brady, christy moore, ashley macisaac, etc) and the Jolly Rogers (pirate music with a sea-faring beat. very easy to rhythmically swing my 4-pounder to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I like satellite (Sirius) radio in the truck and at work, blues, old rock, jazz, stations mostly. In the shop it's old vinyl from my youth late 60's early 70's stuff. In the house it's CDs some of my favorites in no order... Manhatan Transfer The Cheiftains Dave Brubeck Van morrison Led Zeplin Savoy Brown Jimmy Smith Lionel Hampton Stan Getz Asleep At The Wheel Gabby Pahinui Taj Mahal Bela Fleck Peter Paul and Mary Sam Cook Harry Belefonte Les Paul and Mary Ford Chet Atkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I use an ipod with an FM Transmitter and one of those hearing protector fm radios so I keep the eardrums happy but still have my music going. My selection is really eclectic - everything from Beethoven to The Clash - Glen Miller to Eminem - Ella Fitzgerald to Pink then throw in a dash of Led Zep and Moby Grape . . . oh yeah, The Moody Blues is a good way to wind down the day. Whatever gets the ol' body moving . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I like listening to heavy metal (no pun intended). But in the shop, classic rock stations get turned on when working, or in my case, tinkering most of the time. Nothing like some Stones, Led Zepplin, or Hendrix to while away the time. Of course, I have found Metallica and Megadeth are fun to forge to. Really make's the hammer move with the faster tempo. Some classical pieces, like Carmina Burana are good to work to, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i listen to 2 types of music, country and western! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is just part of my collection... Aerosmith Alannah Myles Basia Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Blood Sweat and Tears Bonnie Raitt Carlos Santana Chuck Mangione Crosby, Stills, & Nash Dave Matthews Band Dire Straits Edie Brickell & New Bohemians Jethro Tull Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimmy Buffett Joe Walsh John Fogerty Michelle Malone and Drag The River Ricky Skaggs Robert Plant Rolling Stones Shania Twain Steely Dan Stevie Ray Vaughn Talking Heads The Allman Brothers Band The Beach Boys The Beatles Three Dog Night Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.T. Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I listen to What is now considered classic rock it's what I listened to growing up and both new country and the more traditional stuff. Like the traditional country and southern rock better than the new stuff. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Murch Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I've been listening to Jimi Hendrix the most lately. Also Bob Dylan, The Beatles, John Lennon, Gnarls Barkley, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. My favorite from Hendrix is his later stuff like Band of Gypsies and Fillmore East, also his Blues album and any long instrumental jams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 It takes something soft and subtle to tame the savage beast within, something light and airy like MOTORHEAD really soothes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I like satellite (Sirius) radio in the truck and at work, blues, old rock, jazz, stations mostly. In the shop it's old vinyl from my youth late 60's early 70's stuff. In the house it's CDs some of my favorites in no order... Manhatan Transfer, The Cheiftains, Dave Brubeck, Van morrison, Led Zeplin, Savoy Brown, Jimmy Smith, Lionel Hampton, Stan Getz, Asleep At The Wheel, Gabby Pahinui, Taj Mahal, Bela Fleck, Peter Paul and Mary, Sam Cook, Harry Belefonte, Les Paul and Mary Ford, Chet Atkins Mark, it is very nice to see that someone else has discovered the Pahinui family and their awesome Hawaiian music. I spent three years on Oahu back in the eighties in the Marines. One man I knew who worked in the shipyard at Pearl Harbor was a full blooded Hawaiian named Sammy Kahuhiwa and he could play circles around anyone on his Kahala ukelele- if you think Ricky Scaggs, Roy Clark or Eric Clapton are good, Sammy would leave you dumbstruck to see him play and sing. Sammy was a huge man, maybe 350 lbs with fingers the size of jumbo bananas and that tiny uke just about disappeared in his grasp but boy could he play. It always made me want to just throw my guitar out the window and at that time I had been playing already for almost ten years. Sammy had a natural talent and such fluid skill- plus a great voice. Anyone who appreciates any style of music should check out these Hawaiians- "slack key" Hawaiian guitar is so unknown in the mainstream and if you are a guitar player, get ready to be humbled... :)Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Dan, I just listened to " The Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band" vol. 1 CD just this morning. I have 3 different slack key CDs that I keep close by and play often, ones a compilation with Keola Beamer, Sonny Chillingworth, Cyril, and a few others that I would like to hear more of, but just haven't bought the CD's. I bought an album of Gabby's in the '70s and have been hooked ever since. I can only imagine how great they sound live, must have been a real treat for you especially since you play. Enjoy Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden_eagle Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I hum Skillet and *Demonhunter when i'm at the anvil *most gasp at the name... but their christen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoz Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi there, Does anyone here get into Corey Harris, Eric Bibb or Harry Manx? The WAIFs? As I'm getting older I'm finding myself drawn to more acoustic laid back blues:rolleyes:, the ramped-up electric stuff is leaving me cold! Cheers, Makoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm partial to 50's and 60's rock, and have recently developed a taste for jazz on long road trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 There was another similar thread. It is interesting to compare the two.Music? whistle while you work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Lately I've been playing Duane Eddy while I hammer. Nice twangy old rock. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Usually nothing but when I am doing anvil work I'll either sing cadence or break out 'run with the rangers' or 'march with the infantry' or some others i have. I can get a strong routine going and hammer longer. I also favor outlaw country along with CCR and sprinkled with george and conway and southern gospel some delta blues, kinda an eclectic mix like the rest of ya'll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 been listening to IRON man (and other Black sabbath) and Johnny Cash lately in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I have taken to listening to Blues, when listening. And I am particularly fond of a site in South Australia.South Australian ROOTS and BLUES That and learning to play Banjo in the frailing style, and later this year the guitar - folk type music. There is this place called Tangier Sound that got me started on this. Patrick and his Dad teach on the site and there are lessons and insights going back to last May on the Blog. Begin at the beginning and it's easier to make sense of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Seems most everyone are rockers or metal heads. I listen to a couple of different styles depending on what comes through. Mostly Country/Bluegrass and also Christian and Classical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triw Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I love the old hymns especially writen by the Wesleyan Brothers (I sing along as I hammer, I know most by heart) I also like classical or if I am in the mood I like classic Rock (60's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 classic rock , jazz, blues, reggae .... and a few of the newer artists. John Mayer and Clapton are in many of my iPod mixes. .2 centavos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I don't leave talk shows or news-type radio on in the shop as it is far too distractive. I particularly like classic rock, some old punk, some (not all) country, blues, some of the new rock (rock, not bubble-gum stuff). Of course Lemmy, Jimi, Stevie, Angus and Eric all have their music in my shop. Classical music is sometimes played in my car, never in my shop - it just never works in to things. Yes, bagpipe music does play in my shop too. It is nice to have some variation in the music during the day. However, I keep the 'trend' fairly close; no new stuff on the same day as classic rock, etc.. It can be distracting. Rather than trying to watch a clock all the time, I make up CDs for my player and try to have them last sixty minutes or so. That way, I stop on the hour to change CDs and I can keep track of my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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