The Music Thread

[I Miss Marty]

Some of my fave songs of all time..

Silence - Delerium
Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve
Why Go - Faithless
Sambanova - PNAU
Superman - Stereophonics
It Takes More - Ms Dynamite

And much more...

[Butters]

Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

Also one of my favourites along with Sonnet - The Verve (which you have inspired me to listen to)

[Um Jammer Lammy]

My favourites:

Tonight Tonight - The Smashing Pumpkins
I Am The Highway - Audioslave
Know Your Enemy - Rage Against the Machine
Losing My Religion - REM
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Guerilla Radio - Rage Against the Machine
Soma - The Smashing Pumpkins
Imagine - John Lennon
All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Parisienne Walkways - Gary Moore
Ava Adore - The Smashing Pumpkins
Siva - The Smashing Pumpkins
Disarm - The Smashing Pumpkins
No Leaf Clover - Metallica
November Rain - Guns 'n Roses
Black - Pearl Jam
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Hotel California - The Eagles
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
DIA - Billy Corgan
Spaceboy - The Smashing Pumpkins
Bulls On Parade - Rage Against the Machine
Like A Stone - Audioslave
Time - Pink Floyd

[Butters]

My favourite Smashing Pumpkins song is Disarm, followed by Tonight Tonight. Excellent Band, they are one band I would love to see live.

[Butters]

Currently listening to:

The Zutons - Why Won't You Give Me Your Love

Its an awesome song, mad film clip too.

[I Miss Marty]

My fave Smashing Pumpkins song is 'Today'... reminds me of finishing school..

[Butters]

The guitarist in my new signature is out of Cog by the way. Awesome band, seen them live twice and they were pretty close to the higlight.

[Ray Dar]

Anyone catch John Butler on Enough Rope last Night?

[Butters]

Currently listening to..

Twenty Years - Placebo feat David Bowie

[Ray Dar]

Got some Tony Joe White happening atm

[Nick]

Fall out boy - going down swinging

[Butters]

The Only Thing I Know - Gotye

[Butters]

FALLS FESTIVAL 2006 - LINEUP - First Announcement

Whilst there is little doubt that the legendary tale and accompanying accolades are of minimal significance to the band in question, it is an intriguing story that captures the attention and imagination of fans, so we’ll tell it… Taking their name from the description of working middle class people (“modest, mouse-coloured people”, The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf), MODEST MOUSE was formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington before moving to Seattle. It was their 2nd released album The Lonesome Crowded West (1997) that gained the band a swelling cult following and major label bidding war that ended with a major label release of The Moon and Antarctica (2000) which when fans and critics alike let go of their breath, it was with a collective roar of approval. The follow up and most recent album Good News For People Who Love Bad News (2004) had two monumental hits with Float On and Ocean Breathes Salty which leaves us eagerly awaiting the release of a recently recorded album. But the one thing *'s for sure is that whilst Modest Mouse follows a grand plan, *'s not one anyone else can latch on to so we will get what we’re given, when we’re given and we will most definitely be grateful. Indeed, this *'s trip for The Falls Festival will be the first ever by Modest Mouse to Australia. In a playground littered with bands that have been knocked off the up or the down of the seesaw, Modest Mouse is a band that seems to fly in the face of endless challenge and turn it into something remarkable. It is their dogmatic commitment to the quality of their music and unwavering self-belief above all else that has left modest Mouse free from distraction and influence and allowed them to remain one of the most significant, perhaps the epitome of indie rock bands – despite *'s troubles or success. Grammy award nominations, prestigious best album / best artist crowns aside, you’ll be either bouncing with excitement or transfixed with the fiery, poignant and unmistakable phenomena that is Modest Mouse at The Falls Festival.

Famous for the belief Everyone Deserves Music, MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD (USA) were a fitting headliner for the inaugural Falls Festival in Marion Bay, Tasmania in 2003. It proved to be an exceptional union and a performance that left a lasting footprint on all who came. So with a recently released album Yell Fire! and directorial debut into film with the compelling documentary I Know I’m Not Alone Michael Franti and Spearhead make a warmly welcomed return to The Falls Festival 2006. Always a man with a message of peace, hope and empowerment, his recent journey through the heart of the war zones of Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories have inspired *'s most uplifting songs to date. Undoubtedly one of the most important artists recording and touring today, The Falls Festival is honoured to be handing the man a microphone. Can’t get enough of a good thing? Get along to one of the intimate shows happening in September.

A sprawling beast of gallant rock riffage, reckless abandon and glorious sounds that grind Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden into the modern era, it could only be WOLFMOTHER. With a career as legendary as the mythic beasts woven throughout their creative outpourings, this power trio command your attention. Its been a busy year and the pool room is packed to the rafters with accolades ranging from triple platinum sales in Australia and top 25 debuts in the US, UK and Canadian charts for the self-titled album Wolfmother; international festival appearances such as the renowned Coachella (USA), Fuji Rock (Japan), Reading (UK) and Roskilde (Denmark); opening for the Flaming Lips, The Strokes and Pearl Jam; TV appearances for the likes of David Letterman and Jay Leno and media adoration such as US Rolling *'s “Top 10 Artists To Watch”. Be taken to another dimension with Wolfmother at The Falls Festival.

Lured with a honey scented sealed envelope of plane tickets, this band is sure to create a buzz… hailing from *'s Isle of Wight, this will be the much anticipated and long overdue first ever pollination of Australia by none other than THE BEES (UK). Stepping well into the international spotlight with their prestigious Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Sunshine Hit Me (2002), they followed up with the equally stunning Free The Bees (2004) recorded at abbey Road and including such catchy and unforgettable tunes as Chicken Payback and Wash in the Rain. You’re sure to be delighted by the next instalment from the hive, Octopus due out this year. Starting with a finely crafted reacquisition of a bygone era and moving on to capture a plethora of styles and create a perfected blend of escapism with structure, The Bees offer a laid back summer ambience that will fit right in at The Falls Festival.

From busking on the streets of Perth to becoming well established as one of *'s most successful independent artists, THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO are one of our finest talents. Having spread their wings, or rather roots, far and wide they haven’t graced an Australian stage since January this year when they completed a sold out national tour. After spending much of the last year or two selling out shows around the world, The Falls Festivals will be the perfect welcome home to conclude another amazing year. With a new single due in November and the album anticipated for early next year, The Falls Festival fans could be in for a sneak preview of some fabulous new tunes that will no doubt attract ARIA and APRA awards as well as chart topping results like their predecessors.

From Newburgh, New York a place officially recognised as “the worst ghetto in the United States” SAUL WILLIAMS (USA) is one seriously cred. communicator who bears no likeness to the slang and bling trademarks of gangster rap and ghetto hip-hop. A figurehead for a new generation of poets, spoken word artists, actors and musicians alike, his achievements are as impressive as his talent is prolific. His artistic contributions have landed the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival (1998) and the Cannes Camera d'Or for Slam; found their way into the curriculum of prestigious universities such as Harvard; and shaped the Pledge of Resistance of the US arts *'s Not In Our Name campaign signed by everyone from Susan Sarandon to Noam Chomsky and serving as a manifesto for millions across the world who have sought to stop the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a natural progression, Saul now takes his lyricism back to its musical roots composing sonic soundscapes for his already rhythmic and expansive poetry. *'s first album Amethyst Rockstar won him critical acclaim all over the world (The Times of London named it best album of the year) and has lead to diverse collaborations and touring with everyone from Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta, Blackalicious, Cursive, The Fugees, Erykah Badu, KRS-One, De La Soul, DJ Krust, as well as Allen Ginsberg and Sonia Sanchez. He has been a hard man to get your hands on so Saul Williams’ fans will be ecstatic to hear his self titled album is rumoured for release in Australia in coming months. Start thinking industrial punk-hop and you’ll be mildly on track but most importantly, expect the unexpected from his performances at The Falls Festival.

The ultimate festival needs the ultimate groove band to set the joint jumping. New Zealand is graciously lending us their finest and most dynamic live act for The Falls Festival 2006 - Wellington 7-piece (and frequently more) THE BLACK SEEDS (NZ). Since forming in 1997, The Black Seeds have been winning over fans to their unique blend of reggae, dub, funk and soul on the strength of their legendary live performances and critically acclaimed studio albums which have reached gold and platinum status in New Zealand. The Black Seeds have just released their highly anticipated new album Into The Dojo in New Zealand, with the album debuting at no 1 in the charts on July 16. Into The Dojo is scheduled to be released in Australia too. They reckon *'s their best yet and so do we.

It seems a little inappropriate to be grateful for the leg shattering accident that halted the skateboarding career of the talented young MATT COSTA (USA). However, given the 18months rehab was well spent honing his musical talent, we are indeed grateful to now receive the seemingly effortless cool sounds and easy going style of Matt Costa. It has been an interesting road that has seen *'s meteoric rise from the humble beginnings of a homemade demo that somehow found its way to No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont who helped turn it into a 5 track EP. From there, Matt Costa caught the attention of Brushfire Records owner Jack Johnson and producer Phil Ek (Modest Mouse and The Shins) who applied the finishing touches to Matt *'s debut album Songs We Sing including such gems as Cold December. The current twelve months has seen an overwhelming touring schedule of major US festivals (Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Sasquatch! and Bumbershoot) as well as international touring with the likes of Built to Spill, Gomez, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper. Matt *'s sound is like a throwback to simpler times that is delivered fresh from delving into an extensive gamut of theme and style producing uplifting and melody laden tracks. The Falls Festival is exceptionally proud to be bringing this shooting star to Australia for the very first time.

Having created one of the most talked about Rock ‘n’ Roll moments in Australian music history with their last appearance at The Falls Festival (that to this day continues to fuel Google Alert filled inboxes), The Falls Festival welcomes back with open and adoring arms one of its most loved if not wayward collective of sons – the one and only YOU AM I. Their long list of glorious achievements started many years ago and has contributed to what is universally agreed by all to be their unwavering title as one of the finest rock bands Australia has ever produced. Since 1992, You Am I have bagged seven ARIAS, were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts and attracted legions of adoring fans and impressive touring invitations. The recently released 7th studio album Convicts is a potent musical elixir of rock, garage, country, soul juice and more – *'s fit for whatever ails you.

Responsible for possibly the most exquisite blend of country, roots, folk and pop of our times, South Australia's THE AUDREYS are simply exceptional. Their critically acclaimed debut album Between last night and us (2006) and captivating live performances demonstrate beautiful musicianship confidently crafted around the smoky, sultry voice of Taasha Coates. Having wooed audiences at home and abroad, from the festival stages of WOMAD and Woodford to the lounges and bars of Europe and Canada, this talented and classy five-piece will be well and truly warmed up and ready for The Falls Festival 2006.

Forming in 1998 and comfortably considering themselves as one of Australia's best kept underground secrets for many years, things changed rather radically for Sydney four-piece YOUTH GROUP following the release of their 2004 album Skeleton Jar. International record deals, chart success and touring with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and Coldplay followed. Forever Young, hit #1 on the ARIA singles chart securing platinum sales and propelling the band well into the international limelight. With rapid success comes the heavy burden of proof and Youth Group have stepped up to meet the challenge with the recent release of their career-defining third album Casino Twilight Dogs flying straight into the top ten of the ARIA albums chart. Be it brooding or soaring, there will undoubtedly be a Youth Group anthem to sing along to at The Falls Festival 2006.

Shedding previous side projects and incarnations JOSH PYKE has simplified things and discovered and unleashed his true self as Sydney singer /songwriter now known simply as Josh Pyke. It has proved to be a positive development, revealing an assured and brilliant song-writer allowing unconstrained honest and evocative outpourings of indie folk rock. With touches of Elliott Smith, Evan Dando, and Sparklehorse *'s a sweet meander through intriguing lyrical darkness to warming melodies. With a mini album released in 2005 and his debut full album Memories and Dust due out in coming months, Josh Pyke is a comprehensive package finally unmasked.

Their dynamic world sound is largely attributable to the diverse Australian upbringing of BLUE KING BROWN founders Natalie Pa’apa’a and Carlo Santone. One part Samoan, other parts Mexican, Native American and Italian – *'s a potent mix that when brought to boil and left to simmer with a solid dose of Indigenous Australian awareness results is percussion based global grooves spiced with human rights passion. Making a name for themselves as a busking percussion duo led to guest appearances with Michael Franti and Spearhead, The John Butler Trio and The Cat Empire. Now a five-piece, Blue King Brown bring a distinctly original sound fusing heavy percussion with soul, Afro beat, roots, rock and reggae. Having taken out the 2005 APRA songwriters’ award for their debut single water, their forthcoming debut album due in September is one to watch out for.

Popping up in many “Best Of” 2005 lists and with reviews such as “The *'s foremost soul/blues-singing leftfielder has indeed come back around and is still taking old genres down new roads they never thought they’d go.” and “his impressionistic, shape-shifting and authentic album (Multiply) is nonetheless the sound of 21st century soul coming of age”, JAMIE LIDELL (UK) is a one man funk tornado hell bent on keeping up his reputation. Deliver he does. His latest offering Multiply Additions assembles a star studded cast (from Luke Vibert to Herbert, Four Tet, Freeform Five and Feist collaborator Gonzales) to remix tracks from Multiply and also features live tracks recorded in Paris and London. Jamie Lidell is a classic soul singer with a passion for improvisation and a genre-blending live experience that is nothing short of phenomenal as he spontaneously builds tracks by expertly sampling and layering loops of his voice with lightning speed and shifting effortlessly from deranged beat boxing to soulful funk. Jamie Lidell is a MUST see live act.

[Butters]

In graphic form:

[Butters]

The Homebake Announcement is not in this thread so here you go...




Saturday December 2nd 2006
The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

HOMEBAKE2006
PARTYINTHEPARK!

First Announcement

• silverchair • eskimo joe • hilltop hoods • scribe • gotye • you am I • youth group • björn again • butterfly effect • the presets • the models • bob evans • toni collette • little birdy • infusion • midnight juggernauts • kid kenobi • augie march • parkway drive • angus and julia stone •











www.homebake.com.au

[I Miss Marty]

Ministry of Sound 2006 Annual

Song: No More Conversations - Freedom Five..

Now I feel like going out

[Peter]

Live are coming to Australia

October at the Entertainment Centre with Shannon Noll....Can't wait.

[I Miss Marty]

I just heard this song on Sex and The City and like every other time it comes on I have it in my head for days... One of the sexiest songs ever..

Give me one more chance
And you'll be satisfied
Give me two more chances
You won't be denied

Well my heart is where it's always been
My head is somewhere in between
Give me one more chance
Let me be your lover tonight

(Check it out)

You're the real thing
Yeah the real thing
You're the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Child...

Give me one last chance
And I'm gonna make you sing
Give me half a chance
To ride on the waves that you bring

You're honey child to a swarm of bees
Gonna blow right through you like a breeze
Give me one last dance
We'll slide down the surface of things

You're the real thing
Yeah the real thing
You're the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Child...

We're free to fly the crimson sky
The sun won't melt our wings tonight

Oh now...here she comes

Take me higher
Take me higher
You take me higher
You take me higher

You're the real thing
Yeah the real thing
You're the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Even better than the real thing

[Butters]

Homebake tickets come out tomorrow morning.

[I Miss Marty]

Well I am definately keen as to go to Homebake as I didn't get to see Hilltop Hoods in Brisbane
How quick before it normally sells out RL18?

[Butters]

This year is going to be quicker then ever IMO. This is simply because of its growing popularity and simply more people knowing about it. There is a limit of 20,000 people. A pre-sale was on Wednesday at 12:00 and sold out by the time I got home from school. I wouldn't expect it to sell out in a day but as a guide, I am staying home from school so I can buy a ticket at 9:00 when the tickets go on sale. I would be very very quick if you wanted a ticket, the scalpers will have a field day.

[Um Jammer Lammy]

I am listening to two songs heaps lately.

Don't Cry - Guns N Roses
November Rain - Guns N Roses

[Butters]

Homebake (20,000 tickets) sold out in 1 hour and a half. I have a ticket!

[I Miss Marty]

Well there goes that idea

[Zip Zip]

It sold out already?!?! Oh man, so much for that. I went in 04, and was overseas so missed out last year, and was real keen to go again this year. Will they release any other tickets like they did for BDO?

TBH though I'm not a huge fan of the line-up. Apart from Augie March and a couple of others, I'm not too impressed. No After the Fall or Gyroscope, or Wolfmother like I'd hoped - lol not that I'm going now anyway.

[hrundi99]

I am listening to two songs heaps lately.

Don't Cry - Guns N Roses
November Rain - Guns N Roses

Poor you...

[tonio]

Currenlty Listening to:

Seal - Kiss From A Rose

What a top song!

[Nick]

**** aye tonio
thats a great song!!!

Currently listening too:
Phil Collins - Something happened on the way to heaven

[Um Jammer Lammy]

I am listening to two songs heaps lately.

Don't Cry - Guns N Roses
November Rain - Guns N Roses

Poor you...

Nothing wrong with the gunners.


I am now listening to:

Golden Slumbers - The Bealtes

Starla - The Smashing Pumpkins

[Butters]

It sold out already?!?! Oh man, so much for that. I went in 04, and was overseas so missed out last year, and was real keen to go again this year. Will they release any other tickets like they did for BDO?

TBH though I'm not a huge fan of the line-up. Apart from Augie March and a couple of others, I'm not too impressed. No After the Fall or Gyroscope, or Wolfmother like I'd hoped - lol not that I'm going now anyway.

They sold out in 1 hour and a half. But I got a ticket so.. there was rumour about a second release of tickets but I am sure they will be limited.

[I Miss Marty]

Currenlty Listening to:

Seal - Kiss From A Rose

What a top song!

I also agree... top song

I'm listening to Planet Funk - (can hear people asking 'who are they?')

[Butters]

~~ I never been to the USA, I'm a slave on a minimum wage ~~

[I Miss Marty]

*Detriot, New York and LA but I'm stuck in the UK...*

We should do karaoke one day RL18

[Butters]

Who Said? Who Said? Who Said? I must not give in, I must not give innnn!

I like that song a lot, have they got any toehr notable songs I should grab a hold of. Beware about versing me in Karoke, you will get beaten.

[Butters]

Currently listening to:

Paper Aeroplane - Angus and Julia Stone