The Conformer: Music

MUSIC

Jammin’ in the kitchen, NFLD-style.

features

Thinking About Neil Young

This is really just a test of sorts. Although if I thought about it more, I could probably fill a lot of space by ranting about all the ideas in my head that somehow pertain to Neil Young. I saw him play once, you know. That was certainly worth doing, even if the tickets were $40. His encore was at least as long as his opening set, which made me wonder just how much human fingers can withstand, plugging away at that guitar for so long, night after night. Imagine the sheer and simple joy of playing and performing, and having such a vast, varied, and appreciative audience. So I must say, that was a remarkable time. Even more remarkable, however, is the presence that Neil seems to enjoy in the music world. It is nice to perceive such an acceptance and appreciation for true musical passion and talent, in an industry often plagued with less-than-honourable pretenses. [I may decide to expand upon this at some point...]

Neil Young: A photograph that has been reproduced with blatant disregard for copyright laws. Sorry, guys.

The Official Neil Young Site

reviews

[none as yet]

comments

[none as yet]

music-related sites

Clubbing sites

Mp3.com : buy, sell, listen to independent musicians. A great spot for musicians and music fans alike.

learning?

advertising

meeting other musicians

players, software & accessories

Winamp : The infamous Winamp player, along with an impressive selection of skins, effects, and visualizers, many submitted by independent programmers. Some of the visualizers, especially, are kick-ass.

radio sites

dmoz trance : A list of many beautiful trance stations, some of which still exist.

Ministry of Sound radio (8/10): A party of its own, including all the progressive styles, cool dj’s, and chill-out sessions. From the self-appointed emperor of clubbin society.

M O O N T A X I (9/10): An incredible assortment of musical genres, ranging from classic Beethoven and Mozart to the enigmatic cacophony of, say, John Coltrane, over to the Sex Pistols, down around to African, Brazilian, Latino, and a great variety of other ethnic styles, and, of course, groovy, jazzy, and outright funky. It’s all here. Try it.

lyrics sites

Tom Waits Lyrics : It’s Tom. How can you not?

tabs sites

Harmony Central : Has an extensive archive of user-contributed tablature, chords, and some lyrics. The quality of transcription, however, varies.

file-sharing sites

Morpheus : A newer, stronger Napster. Watch yourself.

Kazaa : A newer, stronger Morpheus. Or so they’ll tell ya.

submit music

Submit mp3’s, wav’s, lyrics, tablature, operas, symphonies, concertos, sonatas, pianos, suggestions, etc.

vent

Submit reviews, comments, opinions, facts, pictures, philosophies, prophecies, and what-have-you.

Vent for all to see, digest, and react to, in our Music Message Board.