Foxy Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 As it happens guys and galz, I'm still waiting for "Foxy Feedback" on The Cocteau Twins....(drums fingers impatiently) Sorry b-f, I've not gotten round to it yet. Bit of a funny weekend. Suggest some tracks and I shall listen tonight! Promise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) At the risk of being repetitive , The Cocteau Twins album I would most confidently recommend is VICTORIALAND Edited January 22, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Yes, but any tracks imparticular? I'm not going to be able to get the album here tonight, but I can listen to some tracks if I know which ones you think are particularly good. No matter, I'll look. Maybe I didn't read your post correctly, I don't know, I'm not going to re-read it now. Was just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hawaiian music is full of symbolism, images, and comparisons with natural elements, especially in place- and name-songs. Here's one that brought a Hula teacher to prominence in the 1980's. "Ka Wai Lehua 'A'ala Ka Honua" Ke iho la ka ua The rain descends Halihali na lehua o luna Bearing Lehua blossoms from above Helele'i pua i ke kai Falling into the sea Hula le'a na Lehua i ka moana The Lehua blossoms dance playfully upon the waves He kupa la ka ua i ke kai The rain is no stranger to the sea Ke ho'i hou e aloha mai As it returns once more to share its love He mele nou e ku'u lani A song for you, my heavenly one Kawailehua'a'a'alakahonua The Lehua waters (the rain) that pefumes the earth Composed by Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett (Appears on "Malie" by The Peter Moon Band) Is this an ethereal song? It's become part of the standard Hula repertoire since. :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtstuff Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Thanks b-f I am going to look for the CD this week Have a great week! rtstuff Marshall University, 1971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Cut and pasted this review I found (at random) on the web; just in case anybody thinks I'm pulling your leg about The Cocteau Twins I must admit I am a new fan of Scotland's group the Cocteau Twins, but already I have fallen in total love with their dream-like, almost opium-dazed music. I was introduced to the CT with their BBC sessions collection and was drawn-in to the strange sounds. Like an odd mix of New Wave, The Cure, and ambient music, the CT drew me into an almost heavenly world where everything is pure. I then went out to purchase "Victorialand" and much to my surprise, I was stunned even more. Robin Guthrie composing beautiful landscapes of lush flowers and all that is happy, and Elizabeth Fraser's angelic voice like a beacon of light...like a moth that is drawn to the flame, "Victorialand" entrances the listener to be pulled into a light-filled world where everything is at peace and your only worry is being pulled out of the beautiful plane that it is. Truly one of the best albums to mellow-out and cool-off to. I honestly cannot see any filler songs here buy my personal favorites are "Lazy Calm", "Whales Tails", and "The Thinner The Air". The rest just flow into each other like a chronological story of pure grace that happens whenever everything seems right. Nirvana-like, and almost spiritual, "Victorialand" is a masterpiece of Ambient and beautiful music. Highly recommended! Not the best piece of writing you'll ever read, but you get the idea about The Cocteaus.... (Btw,..when the writer says "Nirvana-like" he is referring to "spiritual bliss" rather than Kurt Cobain et al...) Unfortunately I can't remember the title of their "Singles Collection", though you could easily find out by checking Amazon. However some of their best singles include: "Pearly Dewdrops Drops", "Sugar Hiccup" "Aikea Guinea". Listen to anything by them, its bound to be pretty good...Liz Fraser has the most wonderful voice you ever heard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyguitar Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 Nice tunes....but I can never work out the words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Brian Ferry and Roxy Music's Avalon is ethereal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Nice tunes....but I can never work out the words... i find that very cool about them! maybe that's another reason that makes them music ethereal. and i love "pearly dewy drops", so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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