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Conclamo Ludus · 09-29-2003, 02:20 PM

There is no reason why any lover of music should miss out on this documentary series on PBS. Its exceptionally done. Even if you're not in to the Blues, whatever you are into probably came from it. Check it out. It runs all week at 9:00 PM Eastern on PBS.

costello · 09-29-2003, 08:00 PM

i caught it yesterday and am watching it now ... its so cool to be less ignorant of a genre of music that has influenced so many artists since its creation.

Conclamo Ludus · 09-29-2003, 08:04 PM

I really immersed myelf in the Blues over the past year and a half or so. Its profound how much of an influence it has had. It is the root of all American music. Between jazz and blues, everything follows. It took a while at first, but eventually these so-called genres have become my favorite form of music. Its made me appreciate everything else I listen to even more.

costello · 09-29-2003, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by Conclamo Ludus
Between jazz and blues, everything follows.

Agreed ... but i think its true pretty much only for american music. Considering blues and jazz are the only true american types of music. I love jazz and am just now getting into blues and with this documentery i hope to learn much more. i love scorcese anyway so its great all around

. people need to watch this show and comment on how awesome and heartfelt this music is :P.

Conclamo Ludus · 09-30-2003, 08:49 AM

Its very true for American music as well as modern international music. The British bought into the blues in the late 50's and the 1960's more than America did. You had The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, and many more grabbing the blues by the balls and giving their own incredible spin on it.

And Jazz has had a profound influence on modern techno music worldwide.

Hip-hop is one of the easier connections to see. The lyrics of some of Muddy Waters songs sound right out of modern rap. No coincidence.

"I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynomite. Hope some screwball tries to start a fight."

"All you pretty womens, stand in line. I'll make love to you baby, in an hours time."

"The line I shoot, I never miss.
The way I make love to 'em. They can't resist."

Great stuff.

TheClarkster · 09-30-2003, 10:58 AM

I'm taking a class at Cal State Northridge right now on the History of Rock n Roll, and it's amazing how all of it came from the blues. This show has the history of all american and british music within it.

quadro2000 · 09-30-2003, 11:37 AM

I've been recording the episodes all week without the time to watch them. Can't wait.

Conclamo Ludus · 09-30-2003, 06:45 PM

I'm gonna have to get that DVD box set when I get the money for it. $140! Ouch. My roommate's got the Jazz series by Ken Burns that was on PBS a while back. I think as a whole it seems like the Jazz series was done a little better but I've only seen 3 of the Blues episodes. Its hard to get the same consistency when you have 7 different directors though.

09-29-2003, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	Martin Scorcese's : The Blues on PBS There is no reason why any lover of music should miss out on this documentary series on PBS. Its exceptionally done. Even if you're not in to the Blues, whatever you are into probably came from it. Check it out. It runs all week at 9:00 PM Eastern on PBS. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

09-29-2003, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
costello Insane Location: Tucson	i caught it yesterday and am watching it now ... its so cool to be less ignorant of a genre of music that has influenced so many artists since its creation. __________________ "They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts." -Almost Famous

09-29-2003, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	I really immersed myelf in the Blues over the past year and a half or so. Its profound how much of an influence it has had. It is the root of all American music. Between jazz and blues, everything follows. It took a while at first, but eventually these so-called genres have become my favorite form of music. Its made me appreciate everything else I listen to even more. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

09-30-2003, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	Its very true for American music as well as modern international music. The British bought into the blues in the late 50's and the 1960's more than America did. You had The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, and many more grabbing the blues by the balls and giving their own incredible spin on it. And Jazz has had a profound influence on modern techno music worldwide. Hip-hop is one of the easier connections to see. The lyrics of some of Muddy Waters songs sound right out of modern rap. No coincidence. "I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynomite. Hope some screwball tries to start a fight." "All you pretty womens, stand in line. I'll make love to you baby, in an hours time." "The line I shoot, I never miss. The way I make love to 'em. They can't resist." Great stuff. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

09-30-2003, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheClarkster Very Proud of Ya Location: Simi Valley, CA	I'm taking a class at Cal State Northridge right now on the History of Rock n Roll, and it's amazing how all of it came from the blues. This show has the history of all american and british music within it. __________________ Do not speak Latin in front of the books.

09-30-2003, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
quadro2000 All Possibility, Made Of Custard Location: New York, NY	I've been recording the episodes all week without the time to watch them. Can't wait. __________________ You have to laugh at yourself...because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't. - Emily Saliers

09-30-2003, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	I'm gonna have to get that DVD box set when I get the money for it. $140! Ouch. My roommate's got the Jazz series by Ken Burns that was on PBS a while back. I think as a whole it seems like the Jazz series was done a little better but I've only seen 3 of the Blues episodes. Its hard to get the same consistency when you have 7 different directors though. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues