I have certainly made known my extreme fondness of great music over the past few years. One of the best artists I have ever heard is one who is not extremely well-known in America. I partly think that is because many have thought him to be very close to the style of Mark Knopfler, the frontman for Dire Straits.
Let me say, I think Knopfler is a very talented artist worthy of all accolades he has received heretofore. But I think that when you listen all of the music, Chris Rea has a much more versatile sound. I think he does much better at blending more traditional folksy blues-based rock, with excellent brass accompaniment.
I know I have featured Mr. Rea's music before, but I think he is well worth another one. First up is a song that has such an outstanding arrangement that it will have you tapping your foot right along. See what you think:
The same perfect mixture of brass and strings is also present in this next tune. Even the Colonel might want to go out dancing after hearing this one:
Enjoy.
6 comments:
Finally, you get it right again; a bimonthly event. Rhea is a great performer and I completely agree with your assessment and may have even detected a bit of David Bowie. Well, a little.
S/F
The beauty of music is that it holds different meanings, messages, and sounds to different people. Myself, I do not hear Bowie as much as you or others may, but that's why music is such an intrinsic art form.
During the few years I have known you, I have picked up on distinct patterns of the things that you like and can usually predict what you will and will not like, based on that knowledge. I have to say the only time you really surprised me was when you kinda sorta said you liked the INXS post. I had a bruise on my chin for a week, after my mouth hit the floor.
Speaking of "extreme fondness," it would appear that another of your heart throbs is gaining weight.
Just saying ...
Your friend,
Eric
Eric,
I chew you up and speet you out like a speetball, you little @#$%&*!!!
Milka
Anon's right..some Bowie, and in the second one, some Robt Plant Honeydrippers ...
you're right about good brass...
really nice stuff.
I'm a HUGE knoplfer/Dire Straits fan.
Z,
I think Rea carries a tune much better than Bowie.
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