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Offline axlstwin

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« on: September 23, 2006, 01:15:23 PM »
Does anyone here like Tom?  




I think hes one of the most diverse, uniquely talented musical geniuses ever.


Such a great voice... such a great songwriter, who's  catalogue of over 30 years has brilliant albums of many different styles..



anyone else?
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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2006, 05:51:47 PM »
Old thread revival time!
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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2006, 06:27:48 PM »
Huge Waits fan here. have you heard any of his new Orphans boxset (out 11/21)? good shit.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2006, 03:41:10 PM »
Im gonna get it.


Isn't it 54 tracks or something, 30 entirely new, and the rest have been in films and stuff?


It looks awesome.
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2006, 03:43:24 PM »
i've never heard any tom waits.  what's he like?  where should i start if i wanted to check him out (songs and albums)?
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2006, 04:29:16 PM »
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i've never heard any tom waits.  what's he like?  where should i start if i wanted to check him out (songs and albums)?


It depends where you're coming from.

His earlier stuff is quite traditional (blues, jazzy type stuff) yet with his unique voice and lyrics.
Post-Swordfishtrombones, in the 80s, his music has been more experimental...whilst staying true to what has made him so unique. Even today, (I just heard his new single "Lie To Me" and the song "Road To Peace" off the new album), he is making truly stunning work. He has never been about having hit-singles, so nothing he does is nostalgic. He is aged 56 and is still putting out some of the most truly brilliant music around... and for that alone, he is worthy of a lot of respect.
As for his general style... its poetic, yet sleazy,... gritty...witty. A true genius. And when he sings he's like an actor.. you BELIEVE him and what he's saying, because of the way he uses his voice (and uses his body onstage). His voice itself, he can manipulate in any way he wants: from a deep, grinding, gravelly baritone... to a squeaking falsetto he jokingly calls his "Prince voice", although he has been known to use spoken-word styles, a grating 'bark' and a wailing scream as well... whatever suits the song.

Blue Valentines is a SUPERB beginners album. It starts off with a cover of "Somewhere" from West Side Story, then takes you on a whole adventure through many different approaches. 'Romeo Is Bleeding' is a New York story of a street-kid who still keeps his cool, whilst dying from his fight-wounds. '$29.00' is one of the best uses of narrative in song I can think of: the story of a girl who runs away from home with just $29.00 and an alligator purse... accompanied with some great bluesy guitar lines. The final track, from which the album gets its name,  'Blue Valentines', is uneasily slow and almost serene in the way it weaves its dark tale. Try that album for size.

Swordfishtrombones was where he first began experimenting, obvious right from the monotonous barking of opener, 'Underground'. Other standout tracks include: "In The Neighbourhood", "Frank's Wild Years", and the title track.

Bone Machine features Brain from GNR on percussion on some tracks, as well as the original "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" (done very well by The Ramones.) Opener "The Earth Died Screaming" is one of MY favourites, it has this creepy spoken-word verse take, with what sounds like gargled, angry gospel on the chorus. Going Out West and Murder In The Red Barn are also cool.

His new album looks great, a 3-disk set, "Orphans: Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards"... 54 songs, 30 brand new, others have been used in films and things, all falling into three categories, which are arranged acrossed the disks "Bawlers" "Brawlers" and "Bastards" (or thats the impression I've got, anyhow?) It looks amazing
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2006, 04:38:32 PM »
wow, that sounds impressive.  i think i'll check it out.  i'll post in here when i'm done listening.   :nod:
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2006, 05:14:38 PM »
Cool man. Do  :)
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2006, 06:31:39 PM »
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD3QAvOoUbI[/youtube]


performance in 2004 of a couple of songs.... with Brain on drums
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2006, 06:37:46 PM »
worst voice ever...
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2006, 06:44:11 PM »
never heard him :(
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2006, 11:18:39 PM »
I love Tom Waits. Though I'm totally bummed my Closing Time cd was broken.
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« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2006, 03:47:51 AM »
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worst voice ever...



FUCKING HELL ITS ONE OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2006, 03:49:42 AM »
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0l5sUOC4[/youtube]



COME ON!!
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« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2006, 04:05:01 PM »
IM LISTENING TO HIS NEW ALBUM RIGHT NOW!



ITS SO FUCKING AMAZING!!! :D  :D  :D  :D
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2010, 03:38:53 AM »
Tom Waits is the man! He's got to be one of the coolest people ever born!!! :rockon:

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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2010, 02:13:00 PM »
very interesting guy. I've always wanted to grt into his music but never get around to doing it. I can tell just from the few songs i ahve heard and his overall attitude that I'd like his stuff.
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2010, 04:47:14 PM »
Tom Waits rocks. Or better said he doesn't  b e t w e e n   the notes that he does play. Which would've been quite some Tom Waits thing to say. And there's my point again: I've got all his records.

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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2010, 10:37:44 AM »
Huge Tom Waits fan. Definitely my favourite musician of all time.
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2010, 10:01:11 AM »
I love Tome Waits!!! I was with him when he was in Argentina!!!
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2010, 09:50:23 PM »
Legend. probably the funniest man alive.
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2010, 03:13:10 PM »
Quote from: ben vercetti on May 23, 2010, 04:47:14 PM
Tom Waits rocks. Or better said he doesn't  b e t w e e n   the notes that he does play. Which would've been quite some Tom Waits thing to say. And there's my point again: I've got all his records.

"Inside a broken clock, splashing the wine with all the rain dogs..."

wierd... dounds like horsey
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2010, 10:38:45 PM »
Love him.
If Axl were smart, he'd have Tom produce the next Guns record. Everything he does turns to gold.

Also, his acting is great. I want him to do more stuff.
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2010, 10:31:17 AM »
I don't wanna grow up, greatest song ever
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2010, 10:48:39 AM »
I'm gonna change my name
to Hannibal or maybe just Rex
change my name to Hannibal
or maybe just Rex
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2010, 11:38:52 PM »
"Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends" ~ Tom Waits
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Re: Tom Waits
« Reply #26 on: August 18, 2010, 08:00:21 AM »
Tom Waits "Hold On"


tom waits whistle down the wind

I've grown up here now all of my life
but I dreamed someday I'd go
where blue eyed girls and red guitars
and naked rivers flow
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