Haven’t heard of either of these groups.
R – Definitely has the general classification of the my 5 group. Feels like late 70’s early 80’s . The song was over before I could even take it all in.
SR – Is this some kind of a joke? Uncle Frank? Very interesting. This reminds me of, but not as pleasing as Indian Tablas, when the players “sing out” Bols. The bol is a standardized mnemonic syllable used in North Indian classical music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern.
The Rubinoos – 1,2,3 Forever
Power pop maestros puttin’ on a clinic. I’m instantly transported to the driver’s seat, wind blowing through my hair with this blastin’ through the car stereo. “Wanna be spending it with you…”
Steve Reich – Clapping Music
I can appreciate the isolated percussiveness.I feel like there should be tap dancing to accompany it.
Does one applaud after such a performance?
“1,2,3 Forever”/Rubinoos. The chorus lyrics could be straight from some corny early-60s tune, but there’s no denying the power-pop soundscape crafted here. Good vibes in a box.
“Clapping Music”/ Steve Reich. Did not expect to find Reich in a My Five round, but I love it. He’s often grouped with Philip Glass as a minimalist, and his works are indeed built around repetition with cascading slight variations. Interesting Ed mentions dance, as I first encountered Reich’s music in the ’90s, when he was an especial fave of contemporary-dance companies (at least in Pittsburgh, I guess). I dig the rhythmic playfulness of this and the deceptive simplicity. I might try to dance to it …
“1,2,3 Forever” by The Rubinoos: ….ohhhh like that momentum built in the beginning……just what I was looking for today. Love the song’s exuberant exuberance. The drums fills, the tasty riffs…..the backups “1,2,3 ,4 …….” . Fun one.
“Clapping Music” by Steve Reich: I have an album by Steven Reich called Music for 18 Musicians. I still have it and now will have to put it in the queue. It had a similar experimental, avant-garde air to it and used un-ending staccato string movement as I recall.
I liked this song on different levels. 1: As a study in rhythm movement (the math of it). I had a suspicion this would find its way back to the initial starting point. The offset of the clapping over time pulled me in like Spock to a tri-corder. 2: as a study in rhythm effect as music. The offset of the clapping over time had a mesmerizing effect on the body.
Haven’t heard of either of these groups.
R – Definitely has the general classification of the my 5 group. Feels like late 70’s early 80’s . The song was over before I could even take it all in.
SR – Is this some kind of a joke? Uncle Frank? Very interesting. This reminds me of, but not as pleasing as Indian Tablas, when the players “sing out” Bols. The bol is a standardized mnemonic syllable used in North Indian classical music to define the tala, or rhythmic pattern.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q4nbp5Dcyaw
I have a set of these and tried to learn, Yeah, not so easy. That and I can’t find a local tuner.
The Rubinoos – 1,2,3 Forever
Power pop maestros puttin’ on a clinic. I’m instantly transported to the driver’s seat, wind blowing through my hair with this blastin’ through the car stereo. “Wanna be spending it with you…”
Steve Reich – Clapping Music
I can appreciate the isolated percussiveness.I feel like there should be tap dancing to accompany it.
Does one applaud after such a performance?
“1,2,3 Forever”/Rubinoos. The chorus lyrics could be straight from some corny early-60s tune, but there’s no denying the power-pop soundscape crafted here. Good vibes in a box.
“Clapping Music”/ Steve Reich. Did not expect to find Reich in a My Five round, but I love it. He’s often grouped with Philip Glass as a minimalist, and his works are indeed built around repetition with cascading slight variations. Interesting Ed mentions dance, as I first encountered Reich’s music in the ’90s, when he was an especial fave of contemporary-dance companies (at least in Pittsburgh, I guess). I dig the rhythmic playfulness of this and the deceptive simplicity. I might try to dance to it …
“1,2,3 Forever” by The Rubinoos: ….ohhhh like that momentum built in the beginning……just what I was looking for today. Love the song’s exuberant exuberance. The drums fills, the tasty riffs…..the backups “1,2,3 ,4 …….” . Fun one.
“Clapping Music” by Steve Reich: I have an album by Steven Reich called Music for 18 Musicians. I still have it and now will have to put it in the queue. It had a similar experimental, avant-garde air to it and used un-ending staccato string movement as I recall.
I liked this song on different levels. 1: As a study in rhythm movement (the math of it). I had a suspicion this would find its way back to the initial starting point. The offset of the clapping over time pulled me in like Spock to a tri-corder. 2: as a study in rhythm effect as music. The offset of the clapping over time had a mesmerizing effect on the body.
Yes, one must in the mood. I was entertained.