Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
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Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
by Lara Lara Laughs Thu 21 Aug 2008, 17:55
In your opinion?
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Re: Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
by lardbucket Thu 21 Aug 2008, 17:56
Why don't you just post your 5 so everyone can disagree with you?
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by eowyn Thu 21 Aug 2008, 17:58
*Snigger* at Lardy.
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Re: Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
by lardbucket Thu 21 Aug 2008, 18:01
Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Jon Fogerty, and Neil Young.
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by Guest Thu 21 Aug 2008, 18:04
Well, i dont generally listen to many solo artists so i wont list any. But bands:
1. Dream Theater - John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess/Kevin Moore/Derek Sherinian, Mike Portnoy
2. Iron Maiden - Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, David Murray
3. Rage Against the Machine - Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
4. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo
5. All the other metal bands I like
1. Dream Theater - John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess/Kevin Moore/Derek Sherinian, Mike Portnoy
2. Iron Maiden - Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, David Murray
3. Rage Against the Machine - Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
4. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo
5. All the other metal bands I like
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by WideWally Thu 21 Aug 2008, 18:08
Shel Silverstein was probably the greatest.
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Re: Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
by PeterCS Thu 21 Aug 2008, 18:27
Cole Porter (in any book), Harry Champion, Schubert, Arthur Phelps, Fulton Allen, Jerome Kern, Ann Ronell, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Ray Davies might all come close to the medals. And Brahms. And Haruomi Hosono. And Arnaldo Antunes. Or even Carlinhos Brown. Who can forget Tom Jobim?
But I go by songs, not writers, to be honest. Some of Steve Mariott's songs are very atmospheric, not all.
And what sort of songs do you like? And in what moods?
And what if you have a great lyric and weak tune, or vice versa?
How long are five pieces of string?
But I go by songs, not writers, to be honest. Some of Steve Mariott's songs are very atmospheric, not all.
And what sort of songs do you like? And in what moods?
And what if you have a great lyric and weak tune, or vice versa?
How long are five pieces of string?
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by PearlJ Thu 21 Aug 2008, 19:07
Clamson wrote:Well, i dont generally listen to many solo artists so i wont list any. But bands:
1. Dream Theater - John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess/Kevin Moore/Derek Sherinian, Mike Portnoy
2. Iron Maiden - Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, David Murray
3. Rage Against the Machine - Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
4. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo
5. All the other metal bands I like
Bang on.
I will add Vedder and Gossard as well. Ten is as close to perfection as music gets.
Frank Black as well. Actually I think he is the best ever.
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by leg glancer Thu 21 Aug 2008, 22:37
I love RATM but I'm not too sure about their stamina for good song writing over a long period. The first album was genius, but after that I think they just kept repeating themselves.
Sting has always struck me as being a truly great song writer. All the members from The Police are great song writers in their own right which is probably why they hated eachother to pieces (Andy Summers being especially good -- his solo material is vastly underrated).
Jon Crosby from VAST is pretty amazing, can't believe he was only 18 when he wrote his first album.
The Rolling Stones, even though I'm not really a fan. Their songs do have a lot of longevity.
Oh, and The Cure. Again, not a die-hard fan but I love the range of song styles -- From poppy and catchy to morbid and deadly serious.
Sting has always struck me as being a truly great song writer. All the members from The Police are great song writers in their own right which is probably why they hated eachother to pieces (Andy Summers being especially good -- his solo material is vastly underrated).
Jon Crosby from VAST is pretty amazing, can't believe he was only 18 when he wrote his first album.
The Rolling Stones, even though I'm not really a fan. Their songs do have a lot of longevity.
Oh, and The Cure. Again, not a die-hard fan but I love the range of song styles -- From poppy and catchy to morbid and deadly serious.
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by lardbucket Thu 21 Aug 2008, 22:40
oh, and I've changed my mind completely.
Leonard Cohen, Otis Redding, Mavin Gaye, Frank Zappa, and John Lennon.
I may change my mind completely again in a few hours.
Leonard Cohen, Otis Redding, Mavin Gaye, Frank Zappa, and John Lennon.
I may change my mind completely again in a few hours.
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by Sasha Thu 21 Aug 2008, 22:44
Jim Steinman.
Will get back to you on any others I think of.
Will get back to you on any others I think of.
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by lardbucket Thu 21 Aug 2008, 22:46
[Dem]Stock, Waterman, Aitken, Madonna, and Minogue[/Dem]
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by PearlJ Thu 21 Aug 2008, 23:14
leg glancer wrote:I love RATM but I'm not too sure about their stamina for good song writing over a long period. The first album was genius, but after that I think they just kept repeating themselves.
Sting has always struck me as being a truly great song writer. All the members from The Police are great song writers in their own right which is probably why they hated eachother to pieces (Andy Summers being especially good -- his solo material is vastly underrated).
Jon Crosby from VAST is pretty amazing, can't believe he was only 18 when he wrote his first album.
The Rolling Stones, even though I'm not really a fan. Their songs do have a lot of longevity.
Oh, and The Cure. Again, not a die-hard fan but I love the range of song styles -- From poppy and catchy to morbid and deadly serious.
I stopped reading here.
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by lardbucket Thu 21 Aug 2008, 23:16
Magic, tragic.
The Russians love their children too.
Hmmmm.
The Russians love their children too.
Hmmmm.
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Re: Who are the 5 greatest songwriters of all-time?
by PeterCS Fri 22 Aug 2008, 00:13
Björn Volvous, Agnetha Falstart, Frida Longstokin, Benny Anderwear and perhaps Rolf Harris.
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by Winkle Spinner Fri 22 Aug 2008, 00:47
Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus.
I've also been getting into RX Bandits recently. Their songwriting is the epitome of skillful sophistication and flair, especially off their latest album. Never quite heard a band like them. Criminally underrated. As a brass geek, I love the way they voice their brass lines, with the trombone taking the lead and the sax on harmonies - could sound needlessly contrived, but it's really effective.
I've also been getting into RX Bandits recently. Their songwriting is the epitome of skillful sophistication and flair, especially off their latest album. Never quite heard a band like them. Criminally underrated. As a brass geek, I love the way they voice their brass lines, with the trombone taking the lead and the sax on harmonies - could sound needlessly contrived, but it's really effective.
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by JGK Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:49
PearlJ wrote:leg glancer wrote:I love RATM but I'm not too sure about their stamina for good song writing over a long period. The first album was genius, but after that I think they just kept repeating themselves.
Sting has always struck me as being a truly great song writer. All the members from The Police are great song writers in their own right which is probably why they hated eachother to pieces (Andy Summers being especially good -- his solo material is vastly underrated).
Jon Crosby from VAST is pretty amazing, can't believe he was only 18 when he wrote his first album.
The Rolling Stones, even though I'm not really a fan. Their songs do have a lot of longevity.
Oh, and The Cure. Again, not a die-hard fan but I love the range of song styles -- From poppy and catchy to morbid and deadly serious.
I stopped reading here.
Philistine.
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:52
PeterCS wrote:Björn Volvous, Agnetha Falstart, Frida Longstokin, Benny Anderwear and perhaps Rolf Harris.
Abba and Rolf? That would be an interesting tour pair. Although Abba would need to do alot to show up RH.
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by PearlJ Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:54
JGK wrote:PearlJ wrote:leg glancer wrote:I love RATM but I'm not too sure about their stamina for good song writing over a long period. The first album was genius, but after that I think they just kept repeating themselves.
Sting has always struck me as being a truly great song writer. All the members from The Police are great song writers in their own right which is probably why they hated eachother to pieces (Andy Summers being especially good -- his solo material is vastly underrated).
Jon Crosby from VAST is pretty amazing, can't believe he was only 18 when he wrote his first album.
The Rolling Stones, even though I'm not really a fan. Their songs do have a lot of longevity.
Oh, and The Cure. Again, not a die-hard fan but I love the range of song styles -- From poppy and catchy to morbid and deadly serious.
I stopped reading here.
Philistine.
OK, I'll admit it. I did once sing 'Roxanne' when I was drunk.
I look back on this moment with shame though.
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:56
My Personal Favourites
1. Slipknot: Corey Taylor
2. Alexisonfire and City and Colour: Dallas Green
3. Flight of the Conchords: Brett and Jermaine
4. Gregory and the Hawk: Meredith Godreau
5. Regina Spektor
1. Slipknot: Corey Taylor
2. Alexisonfire and City and Colour: Dallas Green
3. Flight of the Conchords: Brett and Jermaine
4. Gregory and the Hawk: Meredith Godreau
5. Regina Spektor
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:57
My Personal Favourites
1. Slipknot and Stone Sour: Corey Taylor
2. Alexisonfire and City and Colour: Dallas Green
3. Flight of the Conchords: Brett and Jermaine
4. Gregory and the Hawk: Meredith Godreau
5. Regina Spektor
1. Slipknot and Stone Sour: Corey Taylor
2. Alexisonfire and City and Colour: Dallas Green
3. Flight of the Conchords: Brett and Jermaine
4. Gregory and the Hawk: Meredith Godreau
5. Regina Spektor
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:58
Clamson wrote:Well, i dont generally listen to many solo artists so i wont list any. But bands:
1. Dream Theater - John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess/Kevin Moore/Derek Sherinian, Mike Portnoy
2. Iron Maiden - Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, David Murray
3. Rage Against the Machine - Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
4. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo
5. All the other metal bands I like
Epic. Bulls on Parade and Wakeup are Awesome. Their quality Live from what I've seen.
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 01:58
DJ_Smerk wrote:Clamson wrote:Well, i dont generally listen to many solo artists so i wont list any. But bands:
1. Dream Theater - John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess/Kevin Moore/Derek Sherinian, Mike Portnoy
2. Iron Maiden - Steve Harris, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, David Murray
3. Rage Against the Machine - Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk
4. Slayer - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo
5. All the other metal bands I like
Epic. Bulls on Parade and Wakeup are Awesome. Their quality Live from what I've seen.
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by PearlJ Fri 22 Aug 2008, 02:01
Welsh in spaz attack shock.
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by DJ_Smerk Fri 22 Aug 2008, 02:02
Oop's I kept pressing quote rather than edit. Funk it.
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