And one of the most beautiful jazz instrumentals ever written:
Naima, by John Coltrane
Nick Drake - Cello Song
I have probably 1000’s of favorites, but lately I’ve been listening a lot to a Japanese VK (visual kei) band called Kagrra,. They combine rock, traditional Japanese melodies, and occasionally use the Koto. 4 good songs are:
Uzu
Shizuku
Utakata
Boukyaku No …
Note: The bands name has a comma at the end!
Good to see another J rock fan!
Chris Smither - Hold On
Jeffrey Foucault - 4 & 20 Blues
Dave Alvin (late of the Blasters, who’s getting some well-deserved recognition from the series Justified) - Evening Blues
Guy Clark - Dublin Blues
I’ve got a million favorites, but I’ve just been listening to these. If you like them there are plenty more where they came from.
Bel Canto - “Spiderdust”
West India Company - “Bengalis from Outer Space”
The Style Council featuring Tracey Thorn - “The Paris Match”
Dead Can Dance - “Mesmerism”
Sinead Lohan - “No Mermaid”
Happy Rhodes - “Temporary and Eternal”
This one I quite liked. Any more like it?
And yes, I said “songs” but instrumental is fine. English is my second language so I’m unsure: Has the term “song” not come to encompass instrumental pieces too even though they’re not sung?
Some people insist that a song must have a vocal part. I’m not dogmatic about it.
Here are some guesses as to what else you might like based on Bechet’s “Shake It and Break It.” They all have some elements in common: personnel, instrumentation, tempo, interesting key changes or chord changes. . .
Shake 'Em Up by Sidney Bechet
Dizzy Debutante by Buster Bailey
Savoy Stampede by Benny Carter
Jubilesta by Cootie Williams
East to Get by Bud Freeman
Rehearsin’ for a Nervous Breakdown by John Kirby
I will post my top 6.
My Morning Jacket- Amazed
My Morning Jacket- Touch Me I’m Going to Scream Part II (those of you that watch American Dad may recall this song)
Alkaline Trio- Calling All Skeletons
Senses Fail- The Priest and the Matador
Nightmare of You- Thumbelina
Swim Good- Frank Ocean
I’m sorry that I’m unable to attach the videos. I haven’t learned how to use my new smart phone well enough.