Not sure what is is today, as those great philosophers, Moe, Larry and Curly once said, I feel like the Sword of Damocles is hanging over my head. It starts with the backstabbin republicans signing onto what amounts to a 7 trillion dollar funding bill fully funding all of the democrats attacks on political opponents and a massive growth in the fbi and irs. It does overflow into religion who for years have let us down. Today it seems when we needed these people the most they helped us the least, in fact they have completed the true definition of Judas. J.Goodrich
That is not a perversion of authority. There is no pure form to restore. What you just described is what ALL involuntary authority is, or soon becomes.
Thank you, I have never heard of him. This was a good song and an interesting video. That album is now in my playlist, going to have to spend some time with it. Growing up in the rust belt of Appalachia I can certainly relate to this. Many of our small towns have become a choice between drugs or Jesus. Oh, and I also share your affinity for Alison Krauss. My favorite is "I'll Fly Away".
I can see and feel everything you are describing. Similar enough up here, but perhaps a few degrees cooler. Though I do think there is more tradition and respect for roots in the South. And politeness.
Yes, I really do marvel at music’s power. It’s like nothing else. I don’t even fully understand how or why.
And thank you for the neighborly offer. You are kind, and I appreciate that you would extend such a thought to someone whom you do not know in person. I have written candidly in this space, and perhaps even vulnerably at times, and tried to allow my personality to show rather than being formal and guarded. I guess I have, to some degree, succeeded.
I don’t recall what state you’re in, and we have talked about moving southwards. However, family is up here, and in the end, I think that will be a deciding factor in making us stay. (Despite the cold, of which I am not a fan!) Then again, perhaps global cooling will force us to migrate. Keep the light on, just in case!
(Thank you also for the advice re: topless biker chicks. If it comes up, I will keep my eyes to myself!)
Allison Krauss is a favorite of mine too. I'm a southener and, while things have changed, there are still a lot of down to hearth people who love the Land and that's great to witness and return to. "We've got a church on every corner, So why does heaven feel so far away" - great lyrics, sad, but in this Divide brought forth by the plandemic, soul's have either been sucked out or brought back to life in a fire storm of freedom.
"I'm a southener and, while things have changed, there are still a lot of down to hearth people who love the Land and that's great to witness and return to."
—I am glad to hear that. And I know it is true. Indeed, that is why people are leaving blue states and heading South. They want what you have built.
I know that can be frustrating—especially when people move in who then try to change everything that you have built! But I promise that if/when I move my family down there, from up here in neo-fascist NY state, that I will not do that! 🤣
Tennessee is exactly where we have been talking about. At first, I thought my only choices were NY or FL, based on the fact that that is where family is. But then my wife actually said she would consider TN, which I totally didn't expect. And it was like I heard a heavenly choir somewhere in the distance! My son, who just became an adult, is talking about it too, so that would make a lot of sense.
We will be on a trip to the Pigeon Forge area in June, and we will start at least getting a feel for the area then!
Tennessee has a lot to offer and it's not too far from Florida and many places for driving or quick flights. East TN is gorgeous with its mountains but middle Tennessee (outside of Nashville) is filled with homesteads and growing communities finding new ways to thrive amidst these chaotic times. I'm 45 min west of Nashville surrounded by farmers, raw milk delivered right to my door every week and the only sounds I hear are birds singing and my Rooster.
Country music is at its best when it has something to say; that's why so much of the modern 'Bro Country' is despised outside of the genre's immediate fans. Singing about chicks and trucks - with formulaic music - goes stale pretty quick.
This... has something to say. Thanks for sharing it 🫡
The formulaic stuff is no better than formulaic pop.
There is also this species of dude-fronted hard rock that is totally formulaic. Certain algorithms spit it at me as if I like it, and I do not like it, Sam-I-Am!
I am one of those with a stated aversion to country music as a genre... except Cash, of course. An exception is "Rich Men North of Richmond" - it's just an incredibly powerful song. This one is now another exception. I don't find it overtly country. The original has a great sound, in addition to a solid message, but that acoustic version is greatness.
One of the things I was first struck by after moving to FL is the fact that there really is a church on every corner. (In NY, there's a bar on every corner.) In strange juxtaposition, I have also never seen so many strip clubs in my life as I have here. Still not sure what that's about, but the only thing this city has more of than strip clubs is churches. It remains extremely weird to me.
Anyway, great commentary and great song. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, it's not overtly country. It's his special blend, which is really nice.
Y'know, up here, the rural towns do tend to have lots of churches. We drive around the country a lot, and we don't see a lot of strip clubs, but each little town has its four or five churches, for all the main denominations at least. So that's nice. But a lot of the churches are increasingly starting to go unused, which is kind of sad.
I live in the country in California where the vibe is “country”. The Bakersfield sound. Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Buck Owens and The Buckaroos, Wynn Stewart to name a few. The Buckaroos still play today. Rudy Parris, a Buckaroo continues the tradition today. I just saw him at the casino the other night. I grew up with this sound all around me but my Dad was a big band enthusiast and a lover of classical and my Mother loved Burt Bacharach and more of the classic pop sound. So that was the sandwich play through our household. I grew up and learn to love all kinds of music. Country is certainly not my favorite but when country is good it’s some of the best music you can listen to.
Randy is a musician and songwriter who focuses mostly on pop and nostalgia sound. His mother also listened to Burt Bacharach who has heavily his work. But that said he has written two amazing country western songs, and I can’t wait until they are produced and played. I think Rudy is going yo do one of them.
Thank you so much for suggesting Dan Tyminski, I look forward to listening to his bluegrass!
Cool! Yeah, good country is good, because it's good. Let us know when Randy does his songs.
I grew up with a lot of Celtic music and other folk, jazz, classical, show tunes, weird ethnomusicological field recordings, and other strangeness playing in my house. I didn't even listen to much mainstream music until I got exposed to it in later childhood!
My husband has never been a country music fan, but he was forced to attend a George Strait concert and he said by far it was the best music concert he’d ever attended. That’s very impressive of a compliment coming from him because he has always been a rock and pop fan who has worked mostly with those artists.
To the first part—yes! The inauthentic stuff is just ghastly.
Someone just suggested Colter Wall, and he seems to be the real deal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFNLgsy4xk. And yeah, when it's the real deal, I start to like it more.
Re: the climate of shows you mention—were those shows inauthentic pop country? If so, perhaps that might make a difference in the climate??
Not sure what is is today, as those great philosophers, Moe, Larry and Curly once said, I feel like the Sword of Damocles is hanging over my head. It starts with the backstabbin republicans signing onto what amounts to a 7 trillion dollar funding bill fully funding all of the democrats attacks on political opponents and a massive growth in the fbi and irs. It does overflow into religion who for years have let us down. Today it seems when we needed these people the most they helped us the least, in fact they have completed the true definition of Judas. J.Goodrich
That is not a perversion of authority. There is no pure form to restore. What you just described is what ALL involuntary authority is, or soon becomes.
Time to evolve to the next level.
Thank you, I have never heard of him. This was a good song and an interesting video. That album is now in my playlist, going to have to spend some time with it. Growing up in the rust belt of Appalachia I can certainly relate to this. Many of our small towns have become a choice between drugs or Jesus. Oh, and I also share your affinity for Alison Krauss. My favorite is "I'll Fly Away".
I am glad you like. Even at my age, I still look for, and get excited to find, new music.
And yeah, I am a Yankee, so I don’t have the context to understand it on the level you do. And yet I still feel it!
You have ears to hear though... and that is what matters. For that it makes no difference where you are from as we serve the same King.
And I often have to remind myself that they did not stop making music in the 90s...
For sure—there is some great music out there now. As always, there is also terrible stuff, but there was terrible stuff back in the ‘70s too!
I can see and feel everything you are describing. Similar enough up here, but perhaps a few degrees cooler. Though I do think there is more tradition and respect for roots in the South. And politeness.
Yes, I really do marvel at music’s power. It’s like nothing else. I don’t even fully understand how or why.
And thank you for the neighborly offer. You are kind, and I appreciate that you would extend such a thought to someone whom you do not know in person. I have written candidly in this space, and perhaps even vulnerably at times, and tried to allow my personality to show rather than being formal and guarded. I guess I have, to some degree, succeeded.
I don’t recall what state you’re in, and we have talked about moving southwards. However, family is up here, and in the end, I think that will be a deciding factor in making us stay. (Despite the cold, of which I am not a fan!) Then again, perhaps global cooling will force us to migrate. Keep the light on, just in case!
(Thank you also for the advice re: topless biker chicks. If it comes up, I will keep my eyes to myself!)
Thanks for the recommendation. Good album that I now have in my playlist
Nice!
Allison Krauss is a favorite of mine too. I'm a southener and, while things have changed, there are still a lot of down to hearth people who love the Land and that's great to witness and return to. "We've got a church on every corner, So why does heaven feel so far away" - great lyrics, sad, but in this Divide brought forth by the plandemic, soul's have either been sucked out or brought back to life in a fire storm of freedom.
"I'm a southener and, while things have changed, there are still a lot of down to hearth people who love the Land and that's great to witness and return to."
—I am glad to hear that. And I know it is true. Indeed, that is why people are leaving blue states and heading South. They want what you have built.
I know that can be frustrating—especially when people move in who then try to change everything that you have built! But I promise that if/when I move my family down there, from up here in neo-fascist NY state, that I will not do that! 🤣
Ha, in that case, ya'll come on down to Tennessee, we need more sovereign souls upon the land.
Tennessee is exactly where we have been talking about. At first, I thought my only choices were NY or FL, based on the fact that that is where family is. But then my wife actually said she would consider TN, which I totally didn't expect. And it was like I heard a heavenly choir somewhere in the distance! My son, who just became an adult, is talking about it too, so that would make a lot of sense.
We will be on a trip to the Pigeon Forge area in June, and we will start at least getting a feel for the area then!
Tennessee has a lot to offer and it's not too far from Florida and many places for driving or quick flights. East TN is gorgeous with its mountains but middle Tennessee (outside of Nashville) is filled with homesteads and growing communities finding new ways to thrive amidst these chaotic times. I'm 45 min west of Nashville surrounded by farmers, raw milk delivered right to my door every week and the only sounds I hear are birds singing and my Rooster.
I want it so bad!!!!!!!
"soul's have either been sucked out or brought back to life in a fire storm of freedom."
—Love that. I was already freedom-obsessed, but the plandemic definitely made me even fierier!
Country music is at its best when it has something to say; that's why so much of the modern 'Bro Country' is despised outside of the genre's immediate fans. Singing about chicks and trucks - with formulaic music - goes stale pretty quick.
This... has something to say. Thanks for sharing it 🫡
The formulaic stuff is no better than formulaic pop.
There is also this species of dude-fronted hard rock that is totally formulaic. Certain algorithms spit it at me as if I like it, and I do not like it, Sam-I-Am!
Thanks Chris. Great song I'm checking this guy out soon.
Im a fan of a small amount of country, only a few artists and songs like many here have said.
If you haven't heard Chris Stapleton by now, check him out. Start w "Parachutes" and "Broken Halos".
I am listening to your suggestions now. Thank you!
Wow! Thanks for the rec. awesome music!
The whole album is good.
Thanks for the recommendation... I knew the name, but didn't know the music. Good stuff!
You are very welcome. We are lucky to have him.
I am one of those with a stated aversion to country music as a genre... except Cash, of course. An exception is "Rich Men North of Richmond" - it's just an incredibly powerful song. This one is now another exception. I don't find it overtly country. The original has a great sound, in addition to a solid message, but that acoustic version is greatness.
One of the things I was first struck by after moving to FL is the fact that there really is a church on every corner. (In NY, there's a bar on every corner.) In strange juxtaposition, I have also never seen so many strip clubs in my life as I have here. Still not sure what that's about, but the only thing this city has more of than strip clubs is churches. It remains extremely weird to me.
Anyway, great commentary and great song. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, it's not overtly country. It's his special blend, which is really nice.
Y'know, up here, the rural towns do tend to have lots of churches. We drive around the country a lot, and we don't see a lot of strip clubs, but each little town has its four or five churches, for all the main denominations at least. So that's nice. But a lot of the churches are increasingly starting to go unused, which is kind of sad.
(PS: Two weird duplicate comments removed.)
I live in the country in California where the vibe is “country”. The Bakersfield sound. Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Buck Owens and The Buckaroos, Wynn Stewart to name a few. The Buckaroos still play today. Rudy Parris, a Buckaroo continues the tradition today. I just saw him at the casino the other night. I grew up with this sound all around me but my Dad was a big band enthusiast and a lover of classical and my Mother loved Burt Bacharach and more of the classic pop sound. So that was the sandwich play through our household. I grew up and learn to love all kinds of music. Country is certainly not my favorite but when country is good it’s some of the best music you can listen to.
Randy is a musician and songwriter who focuses mostly on pop and nostalgia sound. His mother also listened to Burt Bacharach who has heavily his work. But that said he has written two amazing country western songs, and I can’t wait until they are produced and played. I think Rudy is going yo do one of them.
Thank you so much for suggesting Dan Tyminski, I look forward to listening to his bluegrass!
I look forward to listening to Dan Tyminski
Cool! Yeah, good country is good, because it's good. Let us know when Randy does his songs.
I grew up with a lot of Celtic music and other folk, jazz, classical, show tunes, weird ethnomusicological field recordings, and other strangeness playing in my house. I didn't even listen to much mainstream music until I got exposed to it in later childhood!
My husband has never been a country music fan, but he was forced to attend a George Strait concert and he said by far it was the best music concert he’d ever attended. That’s very impressive of a compliment coming from him because he has always been a rock and pop fan who has worked mostly with those artists.
Well that is very interesting!
Omfg I love Dan Tyminski I can’t wait to play this thank you
All his songs kick ass.
Factual. His vocal skills are incredible same with AK
AK's voice sometimes brings tears to my eyes, just from the sound of it.
I have loved them for years, but I hadn’t heard that about the Clooney movie. They are amazing musicians and deserve the success.
And yeah, when I heard Tyminski was doing solo work, I was excited, and he definitely doesn’t disappoint!
That version is in my playlist and comes up frequently…but I still just listened to the whole thing 😁
Listening now. Good stuff!
To the first part—yes! The inauthentic stuff is just ghastly.
Someone just suggested Colter Wall, and he seems to be the real deal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFNLgsy4xk. And yeah, when it's the real deal, I start to like it more.
Re: the climate of shows you mention—were those shows inauthentic pop country? If so, perhaps that might make a difference in the climate??
Ugh. So gross.