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This is from the 70s!! No computers, straight talent!! They are real musicians!!!
Yup. No auto tune. No pitch correct. They had to nail the performance. Yeah, they could punch in and splice takes but they still had to nail each word sung.
And its not quantized. Forget the grid, rhythm should be human.
Its fun watching todays folks try and grasp the music of our high school days. Countless mega talented players and singers. The music that made our lives, decades ago.
Moreover, there were only a few engineers that handled recording, and they made every note from every instrument sound crisp and clear. Now days, when the occasional real musician slips through the gate keepers, their talent goes to waste with a muddled recording, despite all the digital tools.
@@rushfan9thcmd still makes my life today and I'm 51!! Thankfully I have two teenage daughters that have embraced this era of music!!!
Dust in the wind is another great hit by Kansas. Big Red Plays the violin and sounds amazing.
I second Dust in the Wind 😎
Agreed. I think she would really appreciate this beautiful haunting ballad. The Violin stands out with the amazing vocals.
I like Dust in the Wind but it is kind of plain compared to this song. I would be more partial to The Wall or Miracles Out of Nowhere. There is a lot more going on in those songs to analyze than there is in Dust in the Wind. Also it feels like there are roughly 40,000 UA-cam reactions to Dust in the Wind and maybe a dozen between The Wall and Miracles Out of Nowhere combined.
Yes, I would love to see her analysis of Dust in the Wind.
@@88wildcat Go with Point of Know Return or Closet Chronicles
Showcases Robbie Steinhardt's violin
Been a Kansas fan since the 70s. Much underappreciated band. Their muscianship is amazing. Still touring today with a few original members. Well worth seeing!
Same fan since the 70's. I've seen them live twice once with the original members and again in the late 80s with some of the new members. Great shows
Kansas was the first band I got into.
My mom bought me the cassette tape, AND a clock radio with a tape player for Christmas in like 1980 or some shit.
I wore that cassette the fuck out.
Next cassette was Asia.
Then Prince. Then...
I delved deep into punk rock, speed metal, death metal, and hip hop.
Now...
I'm all about classical music, old school country, Eastern European rock...
Basically everything but modern country and hip hop.
Auto-tune is the bane of my existence.
Saw them earlier this year...still absolutely amazing to see and hear! Also, their latest album Absence of Presence is terrific.
17:25 Nobody ever mentions Steve Walsh as one of the best singers in rock, but I've always rated him that way. He can hit some notes so purely. I really love listening to him. 5
WAS...listen to Live at the Whiskey. His voice has been shot since the early 90s.
I'm right there with you Brother. His voice was incomparable. Right up there with Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry as the greatest voices in rock.
@@sjhoulihan9934nope, he came back from that to make another great Kansas album and two solo records, "judge him at his worst" no, he's one of the best males to ever pick up a microphone.
He was @Oragnar no question about it and in his prime arguably the best male vocalist in Prog to ever be recorded.
100% agree!
Just saw Kansas play to a sold out theater two days ago. Amazing. Never been better live. The new violinist is crazy talented.
How many original members r still in Kansas? Saw Kansas at cobo arena Detroit mi. Point of no return tour winter of 1978 (I think) in middle of a 2 foot snow storm...what a show !...band played their hearts out for those who braved the weather that night....
@@mreloo two original members, Rich Williams and Phil Ehardt, are left although Billy Greer has been with them a long time and is on 7 albums. Dave Hope and Kerry Livgren have sat in on a couple songs back in July. The current lineup is very, very good in my opinion.
My wife and I saw Kansas Saturday night at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque. What a show! I've loved this band since 1977 when I bought an 8-track cassette of Point of Know Return. I was 11 years old and got instantly hooked.
Unlike a lot of touchy-feely reaction videos, this lady brings real next-level music interpretation and understanding to the table. So well done!
She knows what she is talking about, that is why I am here.
@@jamesburge1983 Yeah, I subscribed. Jess could teach a college course on technical analysis of music. I found it really informative to watch this video.
I honestly couldn't agree more!!.
I've seen so many reactions.
This one was exceptional when it came to genuine knowledge and breakdown.
I will visit this channel again.
Never been a musician but routinely listen to insane amounts of music.
This video I was still able to follow quite a bit of what she was teaching, with no technical education and training.
The entire album this song is from, “Leftoverture” is a magnum opus. It’s amazing though, Jess, that somehow you’d never heard this until now. It’s one of the truly iconic songs of the rock pantheon. It’s one of those pieces that will simply never get old.
As always, I love your in-depth musical analysis. I learn something new every time; even when I’m stupidly familiar with a particular piece - case in point here.
I, too, can’t believe I’ve never heard such a classic. I mentioned in the live that it played on the radio while I was driving shortly after editing this video. I blasted the music loudly and sang proudly along 😊
@@jessicasopranonotes As it should be!
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@@jessicasopranonotes The 70's Bands: Kansas Boston Led Zeppelin Journey Styx ect... were master musicians and singers
It used to be the most requested classic rock song.
Takes me back to High School in 1977 - blasting this and my dad coming into my room yelling, "Turn it down!!!" Great Analysis!!!
One of the big 6 of the era, including Styx, Boston, Foreigner, Journey, and REO Speedwagon. First rate musicianship, songwriting, and my word, singing.
Big 7 , unless Queen is in a league of their own 😊
@@dougefresh7435queen had been around for a while and at the top of the top already by the time these “prog pop” bands came in. Queen are sort of in a league of their own for obvious reasons
As a musician and kind of a music snob at times, I appreciate your reactions so much. Your knowledge, breakdown, and appreciation of arrangements are such a breath of fresh air in the reaction scene. You, Elizabeth (charismatic voice), Ken Lavigne, and KnoxHill are actually helping people understand music and what actually goes into making a song “good or bad”. Thank you so much..
What a compliment, thank you!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm actually close to tears how much I love this analysis!!!
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Thank you for commenting this. I feel the same way
Such musicianship! Very insightful commentary! ❤Lead singer was Steve Walsh who also played percussion and organ.I’m guessing they were classically trained. ❤
Dust In the Wind is going to KILL you with its gorgeous melody and the big red dude’s violin playing!!!
Robby Steinhardt on violin
Robby sadly passed in 2021. His dad was the director of music history at the University of Kansas. I don’t think people realized just how good they were. They were originally signed by Don Kirshner’s label. I remember hearing of how it took them many years to pay back Kirshner and before they started making money. It’s a crazy business.
@@stevenewcomer8837 highly classically trained.
@@stevenewcomer8837 They got totally screwed by Kirshner, but keep in mind they didn't have to sign... He got rights to their first 5 albums & they each got $250 per week. edit: They each lived on a dollar a day when creating their first LP, as stated in the lyrics of Steve's solo effort "Every step of the way" (my favorite tune by him). They all lived together either in Wichita or Topeka KS, don't remember... To earn money they used stencils to spray paint addresses on the curb of homes for $10 per address... They pooled their money for food & rent out of this, & only kept $1 each for cigs & whatever...
I watched Steve grow up beginning with his grade school bands. He was extremely talented from the get go, but it wasn't until high school when he really took off vocally. That's because he was trained by his high school concert choir instructor Marvin Ginch, who also trained my oldest sister to sing like an angel.
Love this song! Kansas was a great band from the 70's. Their musical style is a fusion of hard rock, southern rock & progressive rock. "Carry On Wayward Son" & "Dust In The Wind" are their 2 biggest hits. But they had other good songs such as "Point Of Know Return", "Hold On", "People Of The South Wind", "Play The Game Tonight", "Fight Fire With Fire", "All I Wanted" etc.
Dust in the Wind - hit replay and keep it going! 😊 🌬️
For the channel, Hold On & People of the South Wind are probably better for analyzing - more ProgRock. But yeah the slower change-up tune Dust in the Wind is gorgeous with a chill vibe. Of course all the lyrics have touching insights of the human condition.
As a suggestion for another artist, I'd like to hear Christopher Cross or Carol King -who I consider to be tune-smiths.
Kerry Livgren, the guitar player with the blonde hair wrote most of if not all of their songs. A real genius. Queens favorite band.
Indeed most but that does a disservice to Walsh who wrote almost as many of them and some were collaboration between the two.
I loved your in depth analysis of this great song. Steve Walsh was never given the credit he deserved for being the great vocalist he was. The band hits me emotionally even today, some 45+ years after I fell in love with their music.
Yeah, the Kansas boys were showing off a bit on this one. And they were having FUN! 🙂 Thank you for this reaction. It's nice to see how much you really enjoyed it! I think back in the day most of us didn't really know what we were hearing, but we knew we were hearing something special.
This is the actual studio recording that is being scheduled up to a like stage performance. There is a full-on live stage performance tha does show how good they were in-concert
I'm so glad that I lived and enjoyed these songs when they came out - but now I'm sad because we're all getting old and these wonderful musicians are passing.
They sound just like the record in concert! They are SO GOOD!!
You just listened to a fraction of the music I grew up listened to. I'm glad we have younger people out there showing their appreciation for this great music.
I loved your comments about Steve Walsh switching between instruments, but he's not the only one. Kerry, along with the great guitar solos, is switching to the piano as well. Very talented musician and composer as well.
Their song Dust in the Wind evolved from an acoustic guitar finger picking exercise. It’s probably one of their most popular songs.
Back from when music required talent. No autotune kids....
It's one of those songs you hope will never end.
Growing up in the 70's THEY were the masters! I never missed a concert and they never disappointed. Loved your reaction......Tammy
Their voices blend perfectly
I loved it when came out, and I still love it. After all these years it doesn't loose anything. I enjoyed your reaction.
The very first time that I saw Kansas in 1975, I came away from the show with one very clear description of the band I had just enjoyed. The best word I could use to describe them was precise. Everything that they did was so well constructed and masterfully performed in perfect rhythm and harmony. They are truly amazing to witness live and in person. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Hello, Jess! My first time seeing you come up in my feed. ☺
I don't know if you've ever covered Prog/Progressive Rock bands before but Kansas was one of them, though they also leaned heavily into Rock and Folk, even Spiritual. The majority of Prog bands were Classically trained musicians who turned that influence to other forms. The different sections of this song are similar to the sections of a Classical piece, compressed and tightened into a radio friendly Rock song.
One of the great aspects of older music, something newer efforts have lost, is the wide array of differing styles that have influenced the music. One single band can display deep knowledge of Classical, Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, R&B, Doo Wop and even Opera. These varied styles kept the music fresh and interesting, as opposed to the stale repetition of modern.
Hello,
I did not grow up listening to rock. I am learning about the genre and its bands because of this channel and all of the wonderful subscribers. Thanks for all of the information, it is useful when I do my analysis 😊
Are you going to review more Kansas?
@@jessicasopranonotes Welcome to the world of Rock, my friend. I hope you enjoy your journey. There are hundreds of great bands to explore, from the one hit wonders to the groups that have survived decades. ☺
Kansas is touring celebrating 50 years. They are still amazing. A few of the key members are still with the group. I saw them live in 2018. I got chills.
One word describes this song for me MASTERPIECE!
One of the most underrated bands ever, real musicians and pure talent
Love watching you younger people react to the fabulous music and talent those of us who were fortunate enough to grow up in the 60’s,70’s, and 80’s got to experience first hand. Wish younger people would keep that in mind the next time they encounter those of us that are now in our 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in age. It was amazing then and it’s still amazing today.
This wasn’t a live version. This is the studio album version layered over a video of them performing. No matter, it’s still stinking awesome!
I only know Kansas because of Supernatural, but i loved this Song ever since, i even made a Translation for my UA-cam Channel Years ago, and im still listening to it every once in a while.. just a perfect song...
Just a bad ass song!!! I will always give time to hear this masterpiece!
I saw Steve Walsh singing and doing a handstand on the keyboard with a cast on his right arm in 1978. This band is ingrained in my brain and influence the notes I play in a big way.
Kansas was a must on the highschool keg party scene back in the 70's. I noticed most guys into the band YES seemed to listen to this more complicated rock music. That said try the song "Dust in the wind"
Ya did I see you on that farm outside of Lawrence at a keg party / Kansas band. That's for real❤
I graduated in 85. We were still listening.
You are correct. I have seen Kansas live in concert 12 times since 1977, the last time in December 2021. They are always near perfect in their presentation and production. I have spent thousands of hours listening to all of the Kansas albums on Vinyl, 8-Track and Cassette tapes, video, CD's, DVD's, and digital. Their music is timeless, and they never disappoint. True artists.
I saw Kansas live in San Francisco in the late 70's. they were (unbelievably), just as crystal clear live as they were on their recordings. Their mixing was just as perfect. Every word could be heard, and nothing was too loud or too muted. Still my all-time favorite band to this day!!!
I saw them the year this came out. They didn't use effects. What they play is what you get. Raw and unfiltered. Such perfection.
When I first heard them, they were "one of those bands" within a small set of bands who were not only just great musicians, but their arrangement, production, mixing, and sound quality of their studio albums were top tier. Meticulous attention to all aspects and details of their art, kinds sums them up.
Kerry Livgren’s lyrics with Steve Walsh’s vocals are hard to beat. I saw them on this tour in 77, unforgettable.
Kansas were are group of serious musicians, and entertainers. The Wall, Dust in the Wind, and Miracles Out of Nowhere, are all worth listening to. The long haired guy, Robbie Steinhardt was a classically trained violinist, and he is show cased on a lot of their music.
Really made them like no one else.
You will love to analyze the incredible Steve Walsh of KANSAS. He is considered by many as one of the top five singers of this era. I highly recommend "Journey From Mariabronne" which is an astounding composition in either the studio or their live version from "Two For the Show" album. Also "Angels Have Fallen," "Miracles Out of Nowhere," “Song For America” and their only blues track where Steve absolutely kills it called "Lonely Street."
I have listened to this song hundreds of times…but I have never heard it like this. Excellent breakdown! I normally have no patience for in-depth analyses of rock standards…but you kept my interest with your (obvious) knowledge of music structure.
Brilliant analysis... I grew up in the 70's listening to so many of these great bands (Led Zeppelin, Yes etc.) and Kansas is one of my favorites. They were so creative and talented, and yes, they were a prog rock band.
This is the first time that I've seen you in my feed and what a wonderful surprise! As a writer, what pulls me into a piece, whether it's cinematic, literary, or musical, is the story. This has long been a favorite song due to the profound prose of the piece. I've always understood how music adds dimension to words and leads the listener toward a desired emotion, but I always felt that the words were the foundation. This is hubris, of course. After listening to you explain the genius of the musical composition of this song, I can see how intrinsically words and music are bound together and how each uplifts the other. Brava!
Nice analysis. Somewhere I have an old copy of the vinyl album "Leftoverture" bought WAY back in my youth. We had really good music when I was a youngster. Kansas is a great example.
Where I'm from When you graduate, you have a class song. This was my class song in 1977. I encourage you to listen to much more Kansas. I think you're going to be really surprised how amazing this band really was. As popular as they were, I still think they have been overlooked but incredible band great reaction keep spreading the music,check out hold on,the wall, point of no return,just a few to name...❤
This was fun to watch you react and also fun to hear your analysis; can't wait until you hear Queen's Bohemian rhapsody for the first time!
What an amazing break down ! Love this ! More Rush Jess . Try Closer to the Heart
I just found your analysis of "Carry On". I really enjoyed your breakdown. You might find it intetesting to watch Rick Beato's "What makes this song great, Episode 80" where he isolates all of the various instruments and explains what makes them significant.
This was the 70’s! The greatest era of live 🎶 music, just talent! ❤Kansas, saw in 78 😅
This is from the album "Leftoverture". It is the first rock album I ever bought! It has and will always stand the test of time!
Steve Walsh. Outstanding singer and songwriter. His voice is always spot on, and his energy in live performances is absolutely inspiring. I have seen him doing a one-handed handstand on his keyboard while playing with the other hand, never missing a beat. Amazing.
This is one of the all time great rock songs, both vocally and musically. It definitely received all the attention, was on the radio in the 70s all the time..I remember it as a kid. Best of the best. Great reaction, thank you!
👨🏻🦱As a musician, ALL your "geeky" comments especially from 3:29-4:56 (and how the words "land" on offbeats) are well received by this geek! Well said, great analysis!👍🏻 You are officially a Classic Art Progressive Rock Chick!🤘🏻
Always looking for real indepth analyzes. Great work. Thank you. The Kansas live album "Two for the show" will always be one of my favourite live albums. It's incredible what live sound these guys could pull off back in the late 70ies. And since I was lucky enough to see them back then: they really sounded that good.
Amazing to have the opportunity to see them live. I believe you!
This is a very good example of Kansas, however, I always preferred their "Dust in the Wind" tune. I'm glad you discovered them. I have been listening to them even before they got famous from Topeka, Ks. I think they were all classically trained, at least that was often the route for us boomers. They have a very long list of tunes (early 70s to the early 90s and I think they are still touring some but I have lost track). Thanks for covering them. As to another artist, If you have not already looked at her I would suggest Phoebe Snow, "Poetry Man". She is really mellow.
Excellent critique of this song! Very smart and I learned so much.
I like how you bring your opera knowledge to rock in a down to earth accessible fun way.
Thanks!
The album this derives from, Leftoverture, is such a masterpiece, it rates in my top 10 "stranded on a deserted island" albums. I also have some classical training in piano & percussion. You'd love the rest of the album.
What a great analysis of one of top rock songs OAT! Had everyone of their albums 70's thru 80's. Top line rock progressive music with soul. Seen them live back in the day twice, and sooo very close to the album sound. Awe inspiring for sure. Great job though!
Girl, If you really wanna hear what Kansas is all about, Listen to their double live album from 1978 called "Two For The Show". Their performance defines the very heights of Progressive Rock Excellence.
100% agree. This album, "Two for the Show" is easily one of the Top 10 live albums ever. At the same height as the greatest live albums like "Live at Leeds", "Get Yer Yaya's Out", "Made in Japan" by Deep Purple or "Live at the Star Club" by Jerry Lee Lewis. Easily better and more exciting then any other prog bands live albums, including Yes, Genesis or ELP ones.
Ditto
One of the essential songs for the soundtrack of the 70’s. I’ll never forget the first time I heard this song.
I was enjoying this reaction video when I got the news that a friend of over 45 years has passed away. Carry On Rich York, they’ll be peace when you are done.
this one of the best reaction and song analysis I've watched in a long time. I love it when musicians in one genre geek out over music in another genre. It's like hearing a song again for the first time. Great job!
Wow, excellent breakdown!!! As a musician, I really appreciate that, and can learn a LOT as a relatively new singer. Subscribed!
This is a fantastic song. Musically and vocally, yes absolutely - but also lyrically. It’s so relatable. I can attach each lyric, in sequence, to a certain component of my life. It’s haunting how accurate it is.
"is exactly what you would hear live"
Absolutely! I've seen them live and am happy to confirm this
Fun Fact: their record contract required that they put out 3 albums in just over 2 years! Kerry Livgren (blonde haired guitarist) wrote all of their songs. He said in an interview that he would bring in the sheet music to a song and, while the rest of the band was learning that song, he would be working on the next one!
I’m sure that you noticed the talent of Steve Walsh (vocals, keyboards, percussion ) and Robby Steinhardt (the big, grizzly bear-looking guy who comes in at the onset of the song) also sang, played guitar, tambourine and other percussion and VIOLIN!There are so many great songs in their catalogue…The Wall, He Knew ; Point of Know Return (yes. That is how it’s spelled!); Sparks of the Tempest; Dust in the Wind; Cheyenne Anthem…the list goes on and on.
They were PHENOMENAL live!!
Steve Walsh can sing. Incredible harmonies.
It was great watching someone really examining one of my favorite songs with new ears. Great reaction and insights. Thank you.
One of the greatest compositions ever, in my view. Nothing ahort of transcendent. Thanks for the analysis.
Great catch on the offbeats, etc. The one hallmark you're going to find in all progressive rock bands is expert musicianship, which allows the capacity to write much more complicated music.
I was a music major in college and taught guitar and bass over 27 years. I really appreciate your analysis. Kansas was a favorite band along with so many other progressive bands from the 70's. I love your reaction to this. My reaction was almost the same the first time I heard this.
These guys have always been masters of harmony, and really solid musicianship. Great content!
Can't say I was a Kansas fan. I was just too young when they came out with this song. But, this song floods back good memories of growing up in the 70's. And, perhaps is what sparked my interest in music.
Don’t stop here. Leftoverture is a masterpiece
This is the conclusion of the last song on the album prior called Masque, the name of the song is called The Pinnacle, and you won’t believe the vocals on it. They sounded even better in the 70’s it was really amazing to see them live.
So many talents in one group, the voice, the musical skill at high levels, different riffs, OMG all in one band. Used to own (in long play) the Boston, The Eagles, the Doobie Brothers, etc.
I feel so blessed having grown up with music such as this.
As per usual, I have no clue what you're saying... but I like it! My vote is for song for america, next. You get to hear both voices on their own!
I enjoyed your video very much. I loved your reactions and the depth in which you analyzed and explained the music etc. Fantastic! I’ll be back to watch more videos.
Wow, this is great! Thank you for the time you put into this video.
Kansas is one of the very best rock bands ever. Top notch musical composition and lyrics. Great instrumentals and singers. There's only a few bands that could match them when you compare all those aspects of their incredible talent.
As you've just found out , Kansas is one of the greatest prog rock bands of all time. Virtuoso musicians, incredible song writing, and superb vocals. Yes...They really were that good live! Glad you found the good stuff with time signature changes mind boggling arrangements and everything else that makes music come alive. I reacted much like you when I first heard them. *cheers*
I have always loved Kansas and this is their best. Saw them live about 15 years ago and the singer/organist was still just as amazing 40 years after the original. As far as what to react to next, anything by Kim So Hyang is always welcome. 'Lean On Me', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', and the Korean folk song 'Arirang Alone' are all world class performances. Love your expert analysis of my favorite singer. Peace!
Really enjoyed your passionate disection and analysis of this video . Keep on, keeping on
I love all the experience and knowledge you bring to this reaction. Super fun.
Loved your reaction! Such a great song played so smoothly they make it look effortless…thank you:)
First time to your channel Thank you so much for sharing I enjoyed it It was definitely a little more in depth than I'm used to but I really appreciate the time and effort you put into things and thank you so much for sharing looking forward to checking out a few more gems I was going through your list and there's definitely a few I'd like to check out
This was the first of your videos that I saw. You brought a technical aspect that I found really impressive and enjoyable. I had to subscribe.
Great react - always fun to hear from a professional! Keep’em coming!!!
thank you sis , and i love your scholastic approach to your reaction show keep up the good work .
Subscribed . . . Now digging back into your past videos to see more about your journey that led you here. Your knowledge is what makes this channel.
In the 70's, WPLJ in New York would play entire albums the day they were released. I can remember hearing it for the first time and thinking this is a hit. I remember thinking that this is one of the best rock songs I have ever heard.
I saw them in concert twice in the 70's. They were so professional and provided a wonderful experience. This was rare at the time. Most groups would show up so inebriated that the performance was not enjoyable.
Kerry Livgren would later become a Christian. He was so professional and knew the technical aspects of the music industry that he single handedly revolutionized Contemporary Christian music.
Kansas is a pivotal group in rock music on so many levels it begs you to spend more time on them. You will love "Dust in the Wind". My favorite is "Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel".
You are brilliant. Love your detailed analysis.
This was a great analysis. Also, your enthusiasm is really contagious! ☺
I saw them several years ago live...It was literally a "time stopper" it was a very long concert and it felt like it was only 20 min long...amazing musical experience...very intense...loved every minute!!!
Wow, Jess! I was a 70's young adult and Kansas was my favorite band. Through a couple of decades, I saw them live several times and you are correct - JUST AS GOOD as the studio versions. I LOVED your reaction and analysis. You explained technical aspects of the song that I heard but never truly understood, and WHY IT ALL WORKS so perfectly. Your facial expressions made me laugh. Your appreciation for their excellence warmed this old heart!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this reaction! Glenda
🇨🇦 I have been trying to put this into the right words for months now !
There was a sort of musical renaissance which gave us the Classics by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Beethoven and Bach ! Then there was another phase in the 1920's 30's and 40's which gave us Jazz, Dance music, Big Bands and then Crooners !
Then came WWII and the freedoms won for us by that generation, who were so ready for peace and change, that they encouraged another music renaissance called Rock and Roll !
All of the music that had come before was laid out and exposed to this new generation of Baby Boomers ! This then, influenced and sparked new ways of approaching music ! Most of todays music is still influenced by most of the best music created between 1959 and 1989 !
It is unfortunate that nothing has sparked a new renaissance since !
But as you listen and react to the music from this era, also thank those that fought for our right to be mavericks, outlaws, and degenerates ! LOL
Great analysis - I saw this band live Leftoverture Tour they sounded just like their albums - sophisticated rock blew us away .
I seen them live 4-5 times in the 80's they are masters of their craft. It did indeed sound like perfection live. Amazing every single time.