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Suzy and Me

For Guitar World group: "Pictures of you with your guitar."

Also, I've been tagged by my delightful friend Jane, "Jainbow," to come up with a list of ten albums/artists that have cranked my bait musically; here is her list, and tag:

www.flickr.com/photos/jainbow/5157630802/

I don't know that this is my all-time top ten list, but at the moment it's probably pretty close.

When I listen to music and I find something that inspires me, makes me feel good, or assuages some momentary pain I'm experiencing in my life, I tend to play those albums to dirt...forever!

With that in mind, here, in no particular order, are the artists/albums that do it for me the most:

Enya -everything she does! Although I'm a veteran headbanger I love New Age atmospheric music, and the first time I heard Enya I thought I had died and gone to heaven! Her music touches me and soothes my soul like little else does.

Liz Story – “Solid Colors” - I love everything Liz Story does, but this is probably my favorite album. Story was inspired by Bill Evans, and she's probably the best New Age pianist out there, and actually may be one of the best pianists, period. When I listen to her music I feel like I'm getting a peek into a fantasyland. "Peace Piece" from this album is astonishing.

Guns N’ Roses – “Appetite for Destruction” - For me, and lots of other people as well, Guns changed the musical scene forever at a time when it desperately needed changing. This is the ultimate "drink yourself blind and hop on your motorcycle" album, and it never fails to inspire me and get my blood to pumping in good ways.

Smashing Pumpkins – “Siamese Dream” - For me this was their best album. I'll probably catch flak for that, but...if you can listen to "Soma" and not be irrationally moved and perhaps even feel like you're at a seance watching spirits appear, then something's wrong! (Good lovemaking song, too!)

Candlebox – Self-titled album - This album is just so much damn fun that it makes me feel good every single time I listen to it! It's masterful in many ways, and deserves much close listening.

Stanley Jordan – everything he does - Holy god...I got to see him in concert. It was an intimate jazz venue and my table was perhaps 15 or 20 feet away from him. I don't know that I have words sufficient to praise this god of the guitar. He blasted out a 17-minute long rendition of "Eleanor Rigby" that left everyone's mouths hanging open! After his performance people regarded him with reverential awe.

Dave Brubeck – the quintessential album: “Time Out” - "Take Five;" 'nuff said!

Deborah Henson-Conant – “On The Rise” - Ever hear jazz/New Age harp? Gotta treat yourself to this album!! It's out of print but sometimes you can find some on eBay. I have out of body experiences listening to this album!

Robert Johnson – the boxed set - Robert Johnson, the man who nearly everybody credits for everything from rock to rap...his style and influence can be traced through it all. Probably one of the most original and unique talents ever to hit this planet musically. I literally get goosebumps listening to this man sing and play.

Juliana Hatfield – “Only Everything” - Rock and roll, bitches!! LOL

All of these artists/albums have touched me, moved me, comforted me, inspired me, lifted me up...and I return to them again and again and again. They never get old to me and I consider them timeless.

(Now, I'm gonna run go tag my buddy Alex, then Dwayne...then...YOU! Tag, you're next!)

Taken on: November 7, 2010

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