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Judas Priest- Sad Wings Of Destiny

Led Zeppelin- I The Beatles- Abbey Road

Here Comes The Sun is flawless in its music and lyrics. A simple yet powerfully optimistic message that can appeal to anyone.

Rush - R40 Been 10 years to the day since I last saw them now. Always thought it was cool that The Wreckers from the show I went to made it on the live album.

Yep, now THAT'S an album that needs re-mixing. I knew the album was going to be in trouble when Nick Raskulinecz said in the Classic Rock Magazine Special Edition that he "mixed in the same day" as he recorded a song. I know there's deadlines with a project, but that's a BIG production 101 red flag You've GOT to give your ears time to rest between recording and mixing. Your ears get fatigued with too much noise, and if you hear it back, you should be shocked with how the results sound (in a bad way). You should say "what was I thinking, this is WAY too loud" I never listen to Clockwork Angels as I can't stand the way it sounds. To me, it's on par with the original mix of Vapor Trails with how bad it sounds, which considering this is now the last Rush studio album, is SUCH a shame it sounds like this

It would be cool to hear Terry's remix. Hope we get to hear it one day. In order for me to do a remix and I want Steven Wilson doing them. 1. Clockwork Angels 2. Clockwork Angels 3. Clockwork Angels Honestly.....that's all that needs it at this point. This whole Presto/RTB remix chant to me is a no go. Those mixes and that style of production is a time capsule for Rush and the late Rupert Hine. It was a moment captured and a certain style of playing was also captured. That is clearly evedent with how Counterparts was recorded. Recording is not always about the engineering.....it's also about the playing, the tones, the equipment used by the band members etc. Presto and RTB had Wal basses, piccolo snares, Signature guitars (still using them on Presto) as well as tons of processors Alex was using....just all kinds of factors. I think that was what they wanted. Is Presto and RTB tinny? Yeah....in hindsight it was. If anything the bottom end just needs a touch up. But not a full blown remix. Clockwork Angels is just a muddy recrod and shocking to me because of how great Snakes and Arrows sounds. Snakes was full of space and separation. It's possible because of all the strings it got very layered and dense....but the single version of Caravan is light years better than the proper album mix. Neil is pulled way to far back on CA. His drums sound way too muddy. That album deserves ansd needs a full blown remix and remaster.

It's always going to be Pagey for me. Hendrix was such a one-off, but for twenty years every band coming up did so under the anxious influence of Led Zeppelin, and the light and shade that Page heard in his head to start it all. And that's another point in his favor, for me: he was a professional capable of putting together a project that lasted a decade (and might easily have gone longer). True, by the end, heroin made him gray as fast food roast beef, but he'd already done so much. Hendrix was like a comet, flashing through like five bands in five years. Not a finisher, Hendrix.

I had hoped this pair would be in the final as I would have voted them above all others. So, to take the wishy-washy way out, I shall call them equal and abstain! On second thoughts, after looking at the scores on the doors, Pagey needs some support!!

Rush- Vapor Trails (Remix) Dan Fogelberg- Souvenirs

The Doors- The Doors

I disagree. I thought the photo captured them perfectly for who they were at that time. The 80’s were a little strange. But that photo is Rush in the 80’s.

I hate to vote against the godfather of metal guitar, but Steve Howe is just too virtuosic and versatile.

If you need an example of an atrocious mix, look no further than The Wreckers. When we reach the bridge and the strings fight so hard for attention, battling every other possible sound at equal volume, the cacophony of digital distortion is quite incredible. Disaster.

My son Daniel got married on Saturday. It was a super day and everything went smoothly.

He crashed through the right field wall while trying to catch a fly ball. He was trying to keep Roy Hobbs from taking his job!

Stuck In The Middle With You was forever changed because of him and that movie.

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Pittsburgh Pirate great Dave Parker passes away at 74 after a long struggle with Parkinsons. His death occurs one month before his induction into the Hall of Fame. RIP, Cobra . https://www.mlb.com/news/dave-parker-dies?msockid=3b075d2598b8665e2aa44b3c993b671e

Jimi Hendrix - The Cry of Love King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Flight b741 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Phantom Island King Witch - III Tropical f**k Storm - Fairyland Codex Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery

The Black Knight always triumphs!

I'm surprised the Zeppelin one is so popular, I suppose there's a ton of Zeppelin fans on here.

Yesterday: Primus - Woodstock 1994 Queens of the Stone Age - Alive in the Catacombs Metallica - Helping Hands... Live & Acoustic At the Masonic Megadeth - Rust In Peace Frank Zappa and the Mothers- Roxy & Elsewhere Stevie Wonder - Music of My Mind The Dead South - Good Company Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Dueling Banjos From the Original Sound Track of Deliverance and Additional Music Ringo Starr - Ringo

Thanks all! I had a good day; tripped down to Texas to visit my brother and watch the Royals sweep the Rangers. Good times.

Brilliant mix of Highway Star by Wilson. Blackmore given less prominence in the mix so sounds very much a band performance with everything in its right place. Could be controversial though. (If the video is showing as "Unavailable" for you, scroll down for another version posted by Tony. ~1-0-0-1-0-0-1)

There's also the fact that Van Halen's career completely dropped off after about 1991 whereas Morse was just getting started with the second run of the Steve Morse Band with amazing albums like Southern Steel, Coast to Coast, Structural Damage and Stressfest. He hadn't even joined Deep Purple at that point as well, and later on he did some great albums with Flying Colors and even showed he could play Randy Rhoads Ozzy material with Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake. And his Dixie Dregs career began around the same time as Van Halen in 1977. So from a longevity standpoint he's got a clear advantage.

Morse's career was one where he was constantly pushing himself beyond a comfort zone. Formed an all instrumental band with no singer that touched every genre'. Going out and doing solo albums. Joining established groups in Deep Purple and Kansas and having to fit his own style into their material. When I consider EVH I see someone with a revolutionary style, but stuck in his own band, big brother always having his back, with constant lead singer drama. Never moved beyond his comfort zone, other than the occasional cameo appearances. I own twice as much Morse material as EVH because he's his material is more interesting to listen to.

On a better day!

May the happy couple have much joy and many blessings!

I didn't see it posted here but my old eyes may have missed it. There is a new Triumph tribute album released today featuring EoN covering "Blinding Light Show." The album was produced by Mike Clink and features several other notable artists to include Nancy Wilson and Slash among others. Tribute albums are a hit or miss for me but EoN turned in a fantastic performance. https://officialtriumphmerch.com/products/magic-power-all-star-tribute-to-triumph-cd

What's the difference between a well dressed man on a bicycle and a poorly dressed man on a unicycle? Attire.

I really like this modern sound. Goose, Moe, Space Bacon, Umphrey's McGee.....

This is looking tight!!!!!! Here is (IMO) the difference between them - As lead guitarist in Queen, Brian May is rock royalty As lead guitarist in Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page is a rock god.

Three days from now (Saturday 7th June) my son gets married. I'm looking forward to a great day, now all we need is a bit of improvement in the weather!!