Name a SINGLE musician you love...

[Sprafa]

per post at least. You have to justify.

I'll start.


Tv on the Radio.

Because of "Staring at the Sun", which makes me feel like having sechs.

*edit* since people are forgetting about it, name a song along with it

[ComradeBadger]

Milburn

Fine fine lad-rock (as NME dubbed it .. urgh)

It's just catchy, relatable and great!

EDIT: Lipstick Lickin' or Blow Your Whistle or Brewster as stand out tracks.

[Solaris]

R.E.M.

So many songs for so many moods.

[Sprafa]

name a song along with it ! damn you

[StardogChampion]

Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter

If some other singer had performed that song, I reckon it would be world-famous. Famous, meaning songs like Sitting on the Dock of the Bay etc.

[Ennui]

lol sprafa i told you they're amazing.

tv on the radio for me too right now

[Stigmata]

Well, as this is single musicians and not groups, I'll go ahead and be the first to mention Trent Reznor.

His ability to write and arrange songs in so many different styles and patterns with so many different instruments is nearly unparalleled today.

I do like Somewhat Damaged... the heavy drums, the powerful (if not varied) bassline, the layered arrangement, the not-entirely-blunt lyrics, all contribute to the awesomeness of this song.

[ComradeBadger]

Ben Folds.

Just cos.

[Ludah]

Aphex Twin

Talented. Versatile. Awesome remixes. Even his peel-out is great. Eccentric. And all the while, he couldn't give less of a shit about the whole thing. He is my idol.

Because he is pretty much all over the place, reccomending a song is hard. But, if I had to choose something approaching an epitome, it would be Ziggomatic 17. One long-ass track that goes through so many transformations before crystalyzing at its end. It's beautiful.

[DrDevin]

Donald Fagen

Every song is reference quality and filled with strange humor.

The Goodbye Look
-Track 7 on "The Nightfly"

[DeusExMachina]

Jeff Mangum/Neutral Milk Hotel

Since he is essentially the band, I included both.

His music is incredibly beautiful yet pretty simple. And his lyrics have some of the oddest metaphors and symbolism I've ever heard. His music really makes you appreciate life and those around you. The first song I believe I heard by him was "King of Carrot Flowers" and the very first lyric When you were young, you were the king of carrot flowers played and I instantly fell in love. One of his most simple songs, yet the way he sings it and the comforting melody take you away into his mind and set you up for what to except with the rest of the album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.

Hmm that was a bit long...

[Raeven0]

One musician? Hm. That precludes several of my favourites and leaves me wondering whom I should mention.

How about Travis Tritt, primarily for Best of Intentions (http://www.pandora.com/music/song/49f13fe91a88886e)? "Never could build you a castle, even though you're the queen of my heart."

[Direwolf]

Gomez - Get Miles
Because the live version makes me want to sing along every damn time.

[TheAntipop]

Dead Kennedys

Y'know, I could love Dead Kennedys for their humourous and witty lyrics alone. Biafra is a genious. He didn't care the consequence; he went up against alot, but he wrote about it, twisting it with his own darkened humour. The guy was so tongue-in-cheek, taking shots at people and things in songs [moronic drunkards in 'Too Drunk To ****' and all-talk/mouth revolution wannabes in 'Life Sentance'] as of his own opinion on them. The music, too, is great. Catchy riffs and basslines from Ray and Klaus, abliet simple.

Eh, I'm no good writing reviews. Listen to Dead Kennedys.

[myth]

Moby-Natural Blues
album-play

[gick]

Sonic Boom Six

Is it punk? Is it Hardcore? Is it Hip-Hop? Is it Reggae? Is it Ska? Is it Dub? Is it Dancehall? Is it Metal?

No, its all of these things! Amazing live (mega-dance-pit-fun-spectacular!), intelligent and relevant lyrics, seemlessly blending every genre under the sun to produce mighty rock goodness. Give them a few years, and they could be big, maybe even Capdown big.

Best songs: Bigger Than Punk Rock, Northern Skies, The Rape of Punk To Come

[sinkoman]

Eric Clapton.

Woman Tone PWNS!

[stemot]

Noel Gallagher

Helped define a generation of music, and wether you like him or not, he is still putting out great tracks today.

Oh yeah, and if you hear him interviews, he`s funny as ****.

Best song:- Live Forever

[Cormeh]

John Lennon. This isn't very fair, but for songs, how about almost every Beatles song written?

(Not discarding McCartney here, just prefer Lennon).

[Gray Fox]

per post at least. You have to justify.

I'll start.


Tv on the Radio.

Because of "Staring at the Sun", which makes me feel like having sechs.

*edit* since people are forgetting about it, name a song along with it
Dsmmed, it has the opposite effect on me. It sends chills trough my spine.

[Ennui]

it sends delicious chills of awesome through my spine, i love that song

[CrazyHarij]

Aphex Twin

Talented. Versatile. Awesome remixes. Even his peel-out is great. Eccentric. And all the while, he couldn't give less of a shit about the whole thing. He is my idol.

Because he is pretty much all over the place, reccomending a song is hard. But, if I had to choose something approaching an epitome, it would be Ziggomatic 17. One long-ass track that goes through so many transformations before crystalyzing at its end. It's beautiful.

I completely agree with ludah.. richard d james has achieved financial independence making music only for himself. and he's made most of his music in his morning robe. plus that he's discovered other very awesome musicians like tom jenkinson (squarepusher) and mike paradinas (mu-ziq)

i can't be arsed to recommend a song, partly because no one really gives a shit about music anybody else likes, and partly because he is rather prolific and very varied in his musical styles.

[Ennui]

aphex twin is very much ftw.

selected ambient works volume II remains one of my favorite albums of all time

[Zeus]

Trent Reznor

because he does all the music in his studio and can play every instrument (except the drums) and has gone through much hardship to bring almost 20 years of music to his fans.

[Lt. Drebin]

Eddie Van Halen

Just about every guitar riff is inspiring.

[Sprafa]

Jeff Mangum/Neutral Milk Hotel

Since he is essentially the band, I included both.

His music is incredibly beautiful yet pretty simple. And his lyrics have some of the oddest metaphors and symbolism I've ever heard. His music really makes you appreciate life and those around you. The first song I believe I heard by him was "King of Carrot Flowers" and the very first lyric When you were young, you were the king of carrot flowers played and I instantly fell in love. One of his most simple songs, yet the way he sings it and the comforting melody take you away into his mind and set you up for what to except with the rest of the album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.

Hmm that was a bit long...

I was appaled to listen to King of Carrot Flower. Godamn, it's an amazing song.

[Qonfused]

Trent Reznor

because he does all the music in his studio and can play every instrument (except the drums) and has gone through much hardship to bring almost 20 years of music to his fans.

Heh, hardship is being high 95% of the time? :p

And he did play the drums in Piggy... sounded good becauce that song was supposed to be messed up sounding (ie piano).

But I have to agree wholeheartly. His music as brought me much peace in troubled times /nasty cliche.

[VictimOfScience]

The Mael Brothers, Ron and Russell, aka SPARKS!

These two might as well be one musician because the way their influences synch is something from without time and space as you know it. Check out the outrageously wonderful album, Angst in My Pants, to see what I mean.

[JellyWorld]

Bjork.

wonderful, wonderful voice she has.

[Ennui]

Heh, hardship is being high 95% of the time? :p

And he did play the drums in Piggy... sounded good becauce that song was supposed to be messed up sounding (ie piano).

But I have to agree wholeheartly. His music as brought me much peace in troubled times /nasty cliche.
He has had some problems. He brought heroin addiction on himself, but alcoholism is a disease, and dealing with both of those at the same time and coming out clean of them is impressive. We almost didn't get With Teeth or any more NIN... Trent nearly died of an overdose a few years ago.

[Dalamari]

Bob Dylan

[Ennui]

wow, didn't see THAT one coming.

I feel you, though. Highway 61 Revisited ftw.

[DeusExMachina]

Oh of course, Bob Dylan is one of the most inspiring artists ever. I saw him in concert a couple years ago. It was just amazing. He doesn't play much guitar anymore though. That saddened me. But he's awesome on the piano.

[Sprafa]

Boards of Canada

Dayvan Cowboy.

No words, just watch - http://www.warprecords.com/dayvancowboy/

[Krynn72]

Boards of Canada

Dayvan Cowboy.

No words, just watch - http://www.warprecords.com/dayvancowboy/

OMG OUTER SPACE DIVING

[brink's]

Cmon 3 pages and nobody has mentioned the greatest solo artist ever, BOWIE!!

David Bowie, the shape shifter, whether its glitter, ambient, japenese, or R&B Bowie got it down. Ziggy is amazing, Hunky Dory is Amazing, Low is the one of the top 5 albums ever made IMO. Don't forget heroes, station to station, MWSTW, Lodger and Scary Monsters.

Ohh we'll love aladdin sane!

[Bull Goose Loony]

Alexi Laiho for his h4x guitar skills.

[theotherguy]

The lead singer of Bush because he looks like me :D

[Bad^Hat]

At the mo, Muse. Been listening to the new album more and loving it... check out Invincible, current fav. Or Supermassive Black Hole, their current single (bit different from their other stuff, but still cool... funky as). As for older stuff - Bliss and Space Dementia.

[Ennui]

Boards of Canada

Dayvan Cowboy.

No words, just watch - http://www.warprecords.com/dayvancowboy/
Like I wrote on my blog, the part where the song swells and the video bursts through the clouds into shining sunlight... I melt, every time.

[Geogaddi]

Mindless Self Indulgence

http://www.mindlessselfindulgence.com/

Alternative/Punk/Electronica

Recommended song : Pretty much all of them

Jimmy Urine's voice is one of of the most dynamic I've ever heard.


@TheBleeding - Dead Kennedys are awesome. I was considering posting them, but you beat me to it.

@Sprafa, Ennui - Boards of Canada and Dywavan Cowboy are fusking incredible. I don't know what else to say.

[Dumb Dude]

The White Stripes! And I can't just pick one song, so eff you!

[Hazar]

John Petrucci - for his solo album Suspended Animation

[99.vikram]

Eminem - His songs keep me alive on awful days.

[AiM]

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

All the songs are just... amazing.

[Steven]

Beethoven
He just wins.

[Qonfused]

He has had some problems. He brought heroin addiction on himself, but alcoholism is a disease, and dealing with both of those at the same time and coming out clean of them is impressive. We almost didn't get With Teeth or any more NIN... Trent nearly died of an overdose a few years ago.

Of course. Remember the first PM you sent me? ;)

The White Stripes! And I can't just pick one song, so eff you!

You fail at life.

[DeusExMachina]

What's wrong with the White Stripes.

[Murray_H]

What's wrong with the White Stripes.

They're not black.

[Dumb Dude]

;(

[hneaz]

Joe Satriani - Surfing with the Alien

[Pressure]

Me-****ing-tallica

[lePobz]

Maxi Jazz ... the lyrics he comes out with in tunes like 'insomnia' and 'my culture' are just inspired.

[MutantBeef]

John Petrucci - for his solo album Suspended Animation

I was just about to add this! :D

I finally got the CD yesterday and it blew me away. John never fails to impress me. Why? Because he is the most creative and original guitarist on the planet. He incorporates every single musical style in his music, not to mention he's probably the most technical guitarist of all time. :)

[SimonomiS]

At the mo, Muse. Been listening to the new album more and loving it... check out Invincible, current fav. Or Supermassive Black Hole, their current single (bit different from their other stuff, but still cool... funky as). As for older stuff - Bliss and Space Dementia.

I was kind of hoping the whole a album would be a bit more like Supermassive Black Hole, I liked the change in direction for that song quite a bit. :(

And David Gilmour. The noises and atmospheres he creates in his songs are amazing, hearing him play any solo, improvised or otherwise, is just beautiful.

[Hazar]

I was just about to add this! :D

I finally got the CD yesterday and it blew me away. John never fails to impress me. Why? Because he is the most creative and original guitarist on the planet. He incorporates every single musical style in his music, not to mention he's probably the most technical guitarist of all time. :)

love his work :)

[TheAntipop]

Les Claypool (Primus)

The mans a genius. Enough said. The fact that he can play a complicated bassline like Tommy the Cat whilst singing is impressive alone. Plus the fact that what he writes and plays is actually original, something alot of bands today have trouble doing. And he doesn't overuse any of his techniques unlike all the virtuosio (sp?) bass acts like .. erm, I've forgot his name now, but the bassist that played with Vai or Satriani. (I get them mixed up because they are so boringly alike) But yeah, Claypool wins.

[Pressure]

I believe Les was friends with Hammett when they were younger. I've heard him play Master of Puppets on bass, which was awesome.

[TheAntipop]

Yeah, Les auditioned for Metallica at one point, I think after Cliff's death. Most likely then anyway, but they thought his style didn't suit the band. But hey, we might not of got Primus if Les was part of Metallica instead of Jason, and who knows what Metallica would of sounded like with Les..

Yeah, their MoP cover is awesome, albiet short. I used that for my GCSE exam music peice. Sounded sweet.

[VictimOfScience]

Yeah, their MoP cover is awesome, albiet short. I used that for my GCSE exam music peice. Sounded sweet.
Indeed--fuggin beautiful piece of work that.

[Dalamari]

Bob Dylan.

figured I would say it again

[SimonomiS]

Indeed--fuggin beautiful piece of work that.

For those who haven't seen/heard it:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4063812742782547112&q=primus

[TheAntipop]

The rest of the Woodstock '94 footage is also awesome.

[Skaadi]

Enya - Deora ar mo Chroi

She just has such a majestic voice.

[Revisedsoul]

Right now ill post 3 classic rock, 3 modern

Classic Rock
Ian Anderson
Jimmy Page
Jimi Hendrix

Modern
Tom Morello
Maynard Keenan
Bruce Dickinson

[bbson john]

Tchaikovsky

[Danimal]

Either Jimi Hendrix of Xavier Rudd.

[Barney_Calhoun]

Trent Reznor

because he does all the music in his studio and can play every instrument (except the drums) and has gone through much hardship to bring almost 20 years of music to his fans.

He can drum pretty well actually, IIRC the drumming in piggy is done by him.

[neptuneuk]

im a musician, but im not single ;) hehe

[SubKamran]

Blah, single musician.

Herman Li from Dragonforce.

I could never play that fast :(

[Space Farm]

Zappa!

[dfc05]

I would say Explosions in the Sky but it's a single musician and you can't just pick one person out of Explosions in the Sky (they're playing like 3 different tunes at the same time but they weave together so wonderfully that they're inseparable -- imposible to choose just one).

So... Jonsi from Sigur Ros. Amazing. I can listen to Sigur Ros over and over again and it just gets better, and his voice is absolutely beautiful. He also plays his guitar with a (cello?) bow.... awesomeness.

Coming in second would be Efrim from Godspeed You! Black Emperor / A Silver Mt Zion. I'll admit he sings in a slightly.. annoying voice, but once you listen to God Bless Our Dead Marines all the way through and every other Silver Mt Zion song about 10 times through, it's so beautiful and so painfully human. I seriously hated it the first time I heard it... as in, "What the heck is this crap. Ouch, my ears..." but after a while you start to love it. Besides, perfect voices are... boring. Also, his lyrics are just haunting. Look up the monologue from Dead Flag Blues for proof of that. That song could probably give people apocalyptic nightmares.

So... post-rock. It's great. :D

[Que-Ever]

Vic Ruggiero, of The Slackers. The best band in the world, so I chose their main vocalist and keyboardist. A song by them... Maybe Keep him Away From Me. Or maybe Set the Girl Free. Or the Fried Chicken song. Or Mountainside. Or... or... or...

[Kamikazie]

Foo Fighters

[Glo-Boy]

I was appaled to listen to King of Carrot Flower. Godamn, it's an amazing song.

How does that make sense?

Anyway, my vote goes for Stephen Jenkins, lead singer of Third Eye Blind. He is the most talented lyrical mastermind of our time. This is because he's not a goth alcoholic who sings about his dead mother or high school psychology terms. He was valedictorian at Berkeley with a degree in literature. On top of that, he was raised in a creative and artistic environment. He's too awesome for his own good.

[Slacker]

TV on the Radio is also my favorite band at the moment. King Eternal and Playhouses tie for my favorite song.

[Ennui]

TV on the Radio is also my favorite band at the moment. King Eternal and Playhouses tie for my favorite song.

zomg, Playhouses is unbelievable. so's King Eternal.

[Tyguy]

Paris Hilton, she's such an artist.....wait did I say artist? I meant prostitute...

[Ennui]

I'm also really feeling Amon Tobin right now. Bricolage ftw.

[Slacker]

zomg, Playhouses is unbelievable. so's King Eternal.

Yap.