60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
Slim Whitman
There are those of you who might not recognize this singer. He was never one of the most popular ones you always read about but he had a fantastic voice and he sang the most wonderful country-style love songs. He came into this world in 1923 as Ottis Dewey Whitman, Jr. in Tampa, Florida but professionally became known as Slim Whitman.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Songs For The Orange One. Content Warning.
Introduction After the thirty-four guilty verdicts for the mendacious misogynist and habitual bankrupt and cheat and thought I put together a short playlist for the occasion, with some notes on the songs and their sources.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, also known as Karnatak music, is a subgenre of Indian classical music originating from South India. This intricate, rhythmically detailed, and melody-focused music has roots in the ancient Hindu traditions, specifically the Vedas and the Natyashastra, which are foundational texts on performing arts1. Let’s delve a bit deeper into its history and characteristics:
By Allwyn Roman Waghela2 years ago in Beat
Songs of Love and Poetic Thoughts
“Love Never Dies” is a lovely heartfelt ballad. It was written and recorded by the Australian English band The Bee Gees. The song was released in 1981 and written by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice. The song became an instant hit.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Coda Records - Rare And Legal Bootlegs
Introduction A bootlegger is someone who sells illegal goods. Today, bootleggers are most likely to sell pirated movies or music. This word comes from bootleg and, in particular, the trick of hiding a flask inside a boot. Bootleggers smuggle illegal things, and sometimes legal goods too, in order to avoid paying taxes.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Pandit Ravi Shankar. AI-Generated.
Pandit Ravi Shankar, born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury on April 7, 1920, was an iconic Indian sitarist and composer. His influence extended far beyond his own performances, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Here are some highlights from his remarkable legacy:
By Allwyn Roman Waghela2 years ago in Beat
Careful With That Axe Eugene - Five Words and a Scream. Content Warning.
Introduction A blog post on Seven Days In was getting some attention and you can read it here: It got me thinking about the Pink Floyd song and the effect it has on the listener, and what those few words really mean.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
