IPOD's on Shuffle

[Pauly Shore]

ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow

[Soul_Patch]

i loved you in that movie where ou were on the farm....haha cant remember the name, but it was stupidly funny.

[ATRAIN]

Tv On The Radio - Wolf Like Me



This is a bad ass song!!!

[Soul_Patch]

Time of the Season -- Dave Mathews Band.


very kick ass rendition of a great song.

[L.I.T]

Have you ever heard Youngblood Brass Band, nice mix of Hip Hop and Jazz. their horns can play!!

Hmmmmm...nope haven't heard them. I'll have to look them up. There was another band that I remember, it was a pretty experimental band put together by one of the Marsalis brothers...from San Francisco...it'll come to me.

[ATRAIN]

Time of the Season -- Dave Mathews Band.


very kick ass rendition of a great song.

I love thier rendition of All Along the Watchtower

[Pauly Shore]

i loved you in that movie where ou were on the farm....haha cant remember the name, but it was stupidly funny.

you're talking about son in law

[ATRAIN]

Hmmmmm...nope haven't heard them. I'll have to look them up. There was another band that I remember, it was a pretty experimental band put together by one of the Marsalis brothers...from San Francisco...it'll come to me.

So any jazz recommendations? There was this record store in Houston that had a lot of Jazz you could sample, it was awesome.

[L.I.T]

You have all of those on your Ipod? DUDE HOT FUZZ is F'n hilarious. THIS JUST GOT REAL!!! Yeah off the Departed.

Hahaha...yup I've been on vacation from work and been taking some long-ass flights.

YEAH MOTHER AA!!

God, that movie never gets old.

[ATRAIN]

Hahaha...yup I've been on vacation from work and been taking some long-ass flights.

YEAH MOTHER AA!!

God, that movie never gets old.

Yeah it was the bad boys and point break references were funny as .

[L.I.T]

So any jazz recommendations? There was this record store in Houston that had a lot of Jazz you could sample, it was awesome.

Thinking, if you like Arturo Sandoval, you know Pancho Sanchez? He's a great percussion player, check out his Latin Soul album.

I'm a bit on the modern side, so a guy like Charlie Hunter (his Songs from the Analog Playground is pretty good) is good.

If you like some of the female vocalists, there's Madeleine Peyroux has been growing on me, if only a bit Starbucksie.

[Soul_Patch]

Charlie Mars -- Close to Home

You know i forget how good this guy is untill i listen to it again.

some review on amazon from listeners

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
So worth it, February 20, 2006
By Michael D. Lam (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews


This guy is so gnarly, i listened to all the previews on the top before i bought it and i thought they werent bad, so i got the cd from the used tab for 3 bucks. I recieved it unopened with the case and everything it was awesome.
this cd is worth the full price for shizle. ALL the songs are pretty much money and you will fall in love with them, although i do say that one song Silver Buttons, is mildly re ed. Its a good song but then he messes up the chorus. Anyways, this guy is a musical genius. Its the kind of love songs you play while you're hooking up with a chick(better than playing coldplay), so bring them over and stick in the cd. Hes like galvin degraw, but more gentle on the guitar, more like a Howie Day, and a touch of country but not the weird awkward annoying voice we all know to be Country. If you ever get so lucky as to come across tabs for playing this guys songs on the guitar, Quote me on this: You will make sweet sweet love with LOTS of babes. Your song-to-action ratio will go through the roof. Hes very talented and its crazy nobody really knows about him, i get so much credit for everytime i rock his SHHHT. Ok go out and buy the 3 dollar copy and be an allstar, peace out.

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Can't get enough, April 28, 2005
By S. Gould - See all my reviews


I was enticed to buy this CD after hearing Gather the Horses on launchcast. I don't buy CDs often and do not regret the purchase of this one. The CD is full of great songs to turn up loud to sing along or even down low for excellent background music.

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Killer Songs, January 15, 2005
By kav (NJ) - See all my reviews

Saw Charlie open up for the Old 97s in Seaside, NJ of all places. There were about 150 people in the place. I had never heard of him before. Charlie and his band were excellent. I bought the CD that night and have turned into a big fan. The album is filled with solid songs by a gifted songwriter. Standout tracks: Gather the Horses, Simple Things, Close to Home, Silver Buttons, Bay Springs Road...

Catch him live if you can.

Kav



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One of the best song wirter and vocalist., December 9, 2004
By Shusi (Seattle) - See all my reviews

I first heard his " Gather the horses" on yahoo radio, and I thought " man, who is this guy? the song has the qualities of Goldplay, U2, Travis, ... and his voice is just amazing" Then I had to buy the album. The whole album is just " too good to be ture" I been listening to it for a few days and still can't get enough of it. Love his voice, love his honesty, love the album, love Charlie Mars.

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Where has this guy been?, September 17, 2004
By one65r "one65r" (southeast) - See all my reviews

Friend told me to pickup the CD. It rocked. Get the old ones too. They have a different sound, but are great.

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Gotta Love HIM, September 3, 2004
By N. Carter "thebestdeception" (Texas) - See all my reviews


I love Charlie Mars. This is a really great CD. It has a smooth melody and profound lyrics. I am sure that you will love it from the first song. 'When the Sun Goes Down' will take your heart. Trust me it took mine. Rock on and dont forget to get the EP.

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Remarkable..., September 2, 2004
By Mike Salerno (Capitola, CA USA) - See all my reviews


Elliot Smith meets Pete Yorn meets Bob Dylan... if you like any or really like all you'll love this CD. Quality lyrics, complex harmonies, driving guitar backed orchestration, great acoustics. A really superb staple in Adult Alternative rock.

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back to his roots, July 16, 2004
Reviewer: A music fan

Charlie Mars is one of a kind. Everyone who has the chance to see him live falls in love with his music. His old stuff is worth checking out even if his self led CD doesn't do it for you. His earlier stuff is more soulful, less pop-ish. Enjoy the unique sound and his sexy raspy voice. I love "black dress" and "broken arrow"...

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Groundbreaking album from a veteran musician, July 15, 2004
By Jonathan Clark (Laurel, MS USA) - See all my reviews


Charlie's production has undergone a metamorphosis, now including rich string accompaniments and soft electronic sounds in some places. The lyrics seem painfully earnest, a vehicle for airing the soul out. I have seen the look on his face as he let a few of these songs out, one at a time, and you can just tell he's put his life and soul into this work. It's just art, plain and simple. Charlie's music will definitely stay with you, long after the music's over.

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Absolutely Wonderful!, June 15, 2004
By Bethany (Mobile, AL United States) - See all my reviews

I listen to lots of music, and found this to be pure enchantment. Charlie Mars is a romantic, a poet, and a brilliant wordsmith. Haunting words, beautiful music. Hard to select a favorite. Glad to own this one, and recommend this musician!

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[ATRAIN]

Cake - Satan Is My Motor

[peewee's lovechild]

So any jazz recommendations? There was this record store in Houston that had a lot of Jazz you could sample, it was awesome.

Anything by Diana Krall.

She's gorgeous and talented.

She's got a beautiful voice and her music is smooth as .

[ATRAIN]

Thinking, if you like Arturo Sandoval, you know Pancho Sanchez? He's a great percussion player, check out his Latin Soul album.

I'm a bit on the modern side, so a guy like Charlie Hunter (his Songs from the Analog Playground is pretty good) is good.

If you like some of the female vocalists, there's Madeleine Peyroux has been growing on me, if only a bit Starbucksie.

yeah Ill have to check them out and ill let you know.

[ATRAIN]

Im about to leave work here in 30 mins, but we should keep this thread alive it really helped the day go by, ill hit it back up tomm, with hopefully a new mix of songs. Ill message to 3 though.

[ATRAIN]

The Secret Machines - The Road Leads Where its Led

[L.I.T]

So any jazz recommendations? There was this record store in Houston that had a lot of Jazz you could sample, it was awesome.

Dave Grusin has got some decent albums with Sandoval. Let me think, Cyrus Chestnut has a really good album, I think his most recent one.

Are you into bossa nova? And by bossa nova, I mean the good original ?

Oh, Ruben Gonzalez "Chanchullo", o Puente's last album before he died was the . Ok this is more latin jazz side.

[ATRAIN]

Dave Grusin has got some decent albums with Sandoval. Let me think, Cyrus Chestnut has a really good album, I think his most recent one.

Are you into bossa nova? And by bossa nova, I mean the good original ?

Oh, Ruben Gonzalez "Chanchullo", o Puente's last album before he died was the . Ok this is more latin jazz side.

Latin Jazz is pretty good too though. My old Jazz director had some bad ass cd's from The 1 o clock band from denton. I wish I could get copies of those.

[L.I.T]

The Secret Machines - The Road Leads Where its Led

Nice one to end on.

One more: Toots Thielmans "One More for the Road" and any record by Charlie Haden (great stuff for late night drinking).

[Soul_Patch]

Toots Thielmans

Is this the same guy from Toots and the Maytal's, the reggae group? cause i love them.



ghetto celebrity -- Roni Size

[ATRAIN]

Matisyahu - King WIthout a Crown

[ATRAIN]

Thanks guys, im going to have to sample all those Jazz idea's, and broaden my collection.

[L.I.T]

Is this the same guy from Toots and the Maytal's, the reggae group? cause i love them.



ghetto celebrity -- Roni Size

Nope, this guy is old-school. Came up in 1949 from Belgium. He had his start has a guitarist in a jam band in Paris and then with the George Shearing Quartet. His solo stuff when he was already like 70 is pretty damn good.

That reggae group good? What do you recommend?

[Soul_Patch]

U2 -- City of blinding Lights