70s music
The 1970s were all about sex, drugs and rock and roll; Beat welcomes you to our Disco Inferno.
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By Ernest Tundulawessa25 days ago in Beat
Whimsigoth . Content Warning.
Introduction I just saw this interesting post by Samantha Parrish and thought the very words were just positive and wonderful. We usually associate Goth with darkness and fear, but "Whimsigoth" (or should it be "WhimsiGoth"?) brings some fun and lightness to the genre.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred π27 days ago in Beat
Notes On "To Althea From Prison"
Introduction Apologies for the spelling mistake in the subheading Many years ago I bought the album "Nine" by Fairport Convention. I still love the album today and it is home to many great songs. "To Althea, From Prison" I found particularly beautiful taking the words of the poet Richard Lovelace adapted and sung by the sadly missed Dave Swarbrick.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred π29 days ago in Beat
A Whimsigoth Playlist
What is Whimsigoth? It's a goth style altered by themes of space and nature. Witch themes can also be a considered definition. When I see a Whimsigoth outfit, the first thing that comes to my mind is how it has a supernatural vibe. In my definition of Whimsigoth, it's a lighter version of the goth genre, a hippie version of goth.
By Samantha Parrishabout a month ago in Beat
Songs For The Orange One. Content Warning.
Introduction After the thirty-four guilty verdicts for the mendacious misogynist and habitual bankrupt and cheat and thought I put together a short playlist for the occasion, with some notes on the songs and their sources.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred πabout a month ago in Beat
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, also known as Karnatak music, is a subgenre of Indian classical music originating from South India. This intricate, rhythmically detailed, and melody-focused music has roots in the ancient Hindu traditions, specifically the Vedas and the Natyashastra, which are foundational texts on performing arts1. Letβs delve a bit deeper into its history and characteristics:
By Allwyn Roman Waghelaabout a month ago in Beat
Coda Records - Rare And Legal Bootlegs
Introduction A bootlegger is someone who sells illegal goods. Today, bootleggers are most likely to sell pirated movies or music. This word comes from bootleg and, in particular, the trick of hiding a flask inside a boot. Bootleggers smuggle illegal things, and sometimes legal goods too, in order to avoid paying taxes.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred πabout a month ago in Beat
Pandit Ravi Shankar. AI-Generated.
Pandit Ravi Shankar, born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury on April 7, 1920, was an iconic Indian sitarist and composer. His influence extended far beyond his own performances, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Here are some highlights from his remarkable legacy:
By Allwyn Roman Waghelaabout a month ago in Beat
Careful With That Axe Eugene - Five Words and a Scream. Content Warning.
Introduction A blog post on Seven Days In was getting some attention and you can read it here: It got me thinking about the Pink Floyd song and the effect it has on the listener, and what those few words really mean.
By Mike Singleton π Mikeydred πabout a month ago in Beat