NEW!! Talk Of The Music Forum

[Ad poster]

Wanted to announce and welcome everyone on the site to the new section "Talk of the Music". Due to popular demand, we have created this section for everyone to discuss just about anything that has to do with Music. From Rock N Roll, Album Reviews, Motown, Jazz & Blues, Classical, Country, Pop or playing an instrument... you'll enjoy it here!

UPDATE - We have moved many of the posts over the past year or so that had to do with music to this forum. Enjoy reviving them!!

[jblum315]

Should be interesting. Let's get some threads going

[Geewiz]

So...what is YOUR song?

For me..Strawberry Fields Forever.

Now, understand - I buy lots of music..from current stuff (I just got Ariel Pinks' new CD)...to stuff I learned to love with my dad (Miles' Kind of Blue)...to sensual tunes (Waters of March)...to difficult listens (Radiohead/Messian/Ornette Coleman)..and silly stuff (the Sherman Brothers songs for Disney). But...it was Strawberry Fields that made music real for me. And for you it is....?

[Tom Hannon]

Perfect. I was about to retire from TOTV because of the BS people have been complaining about lately. This will keep me going. This site could be the cyber space "Woodstock" Peace and love.

[jblum315]

Miles Davis - "So What" -1956 - I was 16 and he was brand new (to me at least)

[BritParrothead]

My song? Jimmy Buffetts A Pirate looks at 40, closely followed by come Monday & Margaritaville :bigbow:

[KathieI]

Perfect. I was about to retire from TOTV because of the BS people have been complaining about lately. This will keep me going. This site could be the cyber space "Woodstock" Peace and love.

Me too, Tom... Sick of complaining and want something positive and fun.

I love ALL kinds of music. Never thought this city girl would love country music, but living in TV has definitely widened my music taste. I love all my karaoke singing friends, they are truly the best singers and they love the fact that I know all the words to every song, but won't dare get up to sing... dance, yes, sing, NO!! I love everything from Motown, R&R, country, Latin and pop - definitely new stuff by Lady GaGa and Usher. Great dance music.

I love this new music forum!!! Thank you Admins.

[DandyGirl]

Always have had music in my life starting with my parent's 78 RPM records...Glenn Miller, Rosemary Clooney, etc. But music became all encompassing with The Beatles I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Still thrill every time I hear it. Transports me back to innocence.

[rmcpklinefelter]

OK, hope my post qualifies for this, just have to get this out. Probably many of you here not only enjoy listening to all types music but get much satisfation from playing a musical instrument. Weather you play well or not I believe the effort is well worth it for your health and quality of life and here in TV there are multiple opportunities to learn, perfect a skill and perform if you so desire. One reason we ended up here (after the decision to retire to Fl) was for me to have the chance to participate in the Villages String Orchestra. All of you band and vocal folks can relate. My current listening fav? A string quartet with piano playing "All My Love" originally by Led Zepplin. Other favs: about anything by Bonnie Raitt, soundtrack to Pride and Prejudice (great solo performance of Rondo by Purcell), Vertigo by Jesse Cook (guitar) and Old English Hymns by Craig Duncan.

[Tom Hannon]

I agree with The Dancing Queen. I also love all types of music. I remember when I bought three 8-tracks (LOL) Led Zeppelin, Glen Campbell and The Four Seasons. Quite a variety.

[asianthree]

its going to be a good good nite

[coralway]

Always have had music in my life starting with my parent's 78 RPM records...Glenn Miller, Rosemary Clooney, etc. But music became all encompassing with The Beatles I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Still thrill every time I hear it. Transports me back to innocence.




:agree:


And also Love Me Do - the very, very beginning

[mikeandnancy1112]

OMG...Dandy Girl, these are the songs I remember the most. I can remember when I hung out at Shoney's in Charlotte outside where you could order from your car, the song I Wanna Hold Your Hand was the most popular.

[mickey100]

If you like singing folk songs, there is a folk song group that plays Monday nights at Lake Miona. I think they start at either 6:30 or 7:00. There is a large group of a variety of instruments - guitars, banjos, ukeleles, harmonica, etc., that play ,and people in the audience can sing along. They have sheet music books you can borrow for the night so you have the words in front of you. Its a lot of fun.

[rmcpklinefelter]

The Villages Orchestra (formerly The Villages String Orchestra) is performing its Spring Concert on Friday, April 11th, 6 p.m. at New Covenant United Methodist Church. Come enjoy full orchestral arrangements conducted by Mr. Kenneth Hay and presented by your friends and neighbors, all Villages residents! A variety of selections from Classical and Opera, Pops and Musicals will be presented. Special guest vocalist will be Robbie Riddle. Reserved seating tickets will be available at the Villages Box Office on March 6th for $15 and $10 benefitting Wildwood Food Pantry and the Soup Kitchen.

[Happinow]

Reflective of the fact that I am probably 15-20 years younger than most people on this forum or in TV, I like the 70's to current music. Michelle Branch, Alicia Keys, One Direction, Gotye. Never did care for Country and Western...seems depressing to me, although there are some fabulous Country singers out there. .Once in a while I get a smile when I hear the music my parent's used to listen to.....Glen Miller, Pasty Cline, Herb Albert. Kinda fun to be taken back to when I was a little girl. Music is fun and we are lucky there are so many talented artists out there providing us with many varieties to listen to!

[capecodbob]

Chance to hear an excellent Soprano (and a couple great of Tenors) April
14th at Church on the Square. I've heard the Soprano and on a scale of 1-10(with 10 being the best) she's a 10!
Bob

[rmcpklinefelter]

For all of our followers and anyone else interested in hearing beautiful music, The Villages Orchestra is performing our Spring Concert on Friday, April 11th, 6 p.m. at New Covenant United Methodist Church. Reserved seating tickets will be available at the Villages Box Office on March 6th for $15 and $10 benefitting Wildwood Food Pantry and the Soup Kitchen. Various selections from Classical to Opera, Pops to Musicals along with Special Guest Vocalist Robbie Riddle will be on the program.

[stroglass]

Life without music just would be so sad .I do not remember a time music was not part of my life. I njoy all types but country music my love. I look forward to pursue my love of music

[coralway]

ANYTHING at all ................. as long as the credits show Lennon & McCartney

[2BNTV]

I love almost all types of music except for rap.

My latest favorite is "The Prayer" with Celine Dion and Josh Groban.

THE PRAYER with LYRICS - CELINE DION & JOSH GROBAN - YouTube (http://youtu.be/5eSo04WA_JM)

[dblwyr]

So happy to see this forum; here is a great opportunity for those who love authentic choral music.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUDITIONS FOR ‘MILLENNIUM MASTER CHORALE’
Lisa Elliott, Director of the newly formed Millennium Master Chorale, is pleased to announce that auditions for interested singers will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 7, 2014. For an appointment, please contact Lisa via email at lisa.mmccf@gmail.com (preferred), or via phone at 858-437-7469.

Singers with some experience singing in a choral group and who have a ‘good ear’ and enjoy choral singing are encouraged to schedule an audition. The group will perform major works and master works.

The auditions will be held in the choir room at Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. Choir rehearsals are to begin on Tuesday evenings, starting on October 28, 2014.

[coralway]

Let's face it - if the label doesn't say Lennon/McCartney - it isn't really music.

[NJMike]

Great! I still have a working eight track player. The freshest thing I've heard lately is Live At The Rainbow 1974 by Queen. Play the Blue Ray concert DVD and discover how good the band is live. If you are not a Queen fan, listening to them live will probably change your mind.

[rmcpklinefelter]

Of another genre of music, The Villages Orchestra conducted by Mr Kenneth Hay is presenting a concert at New Covenant Methodist Church on Monday, November 3rd at 6:00p.m. From Opera and the Classics to Broadway, you'll enjoy them all! Guest vocal soloist is Mary Jo Vitale singing O Mio Babbino Caro and I Dreamed a Dream. The Villages all resident orchestra will play Brahms, Fiddle Faddle, Mozart's Divertimento in D, A Salute to the Big Apple, Saint-Saen's Bacchanale and more. Reserved seating tickets are $20.00 and $15.00 available at The Villages Box Offices

[Bill Scranton]

Preferably bass, although rythm a possible. we practice at my home.
60s 70s and current. We hit it pretty hard.
Must know songs and have experience.
Call Bill 352-633-6044

[Tobys Dad]

Maynard Ferguson big band doing McArthur Park on the Live at Jimmy's album. Early to mid 70's as far as I can remember.

[striveforhealth]

Hi all - great forum!! Was wondering if anyone on here plays fiddle and could play some Irish tunes at an assisted living on St. Patrick's Day? It would be a noon-time event. Let me know if you are interested and/or if you know of anyone. Thanks! Becky

[eelsie]

Wanted to announce and welcome everyone on the site to the new section "Talk of the Music". Due to popular demand, we have created this section for everyone to discuss just about anything that has to do with Music. From Rock N Roll, Album Reviews, Motown, Jazz & Blues, Classical, Country, Pop or playing an instrument... you'll enjoy it here!

UPDATE - We have moved many of the posts over the past year or so that had to do with music to this forum. Enjoy reviving them!!

Looking for someone in The Villages who teaches piano, violin, mandolin, banjo, or hammered dulcimer.

[Tobys Dad]

Two FREE tickets for April 29th Jefferson Starship performance at Savannah Center. Aisle seats in balcony. This is a salute to veterans so prefer a veteran get them. But, first come first served! Please PM or reply here so I can get them to you. Thanks.

US Navy Retired!!

[Biancarose]

Should be interesting. Let's get some threads going
I contacted Harold Melvins Blue Notes "The Love I Lost" and asked if he would come to entertain us in TV and replied would love to. He contacted TV Entertainment Dept.did the paper work and is waiting for them to reply to him. I will be the first one to buy a ticket!

[mobima]

My husband and I will be moving into TV in February and would love to hear everyone's recommendations for bands/music to hear for the happy hours at the Town Squares. We both love the music from our era (we were both born in the 1950's) but enjoy all kinds of music.
Also, is there a good jazz club around the villages? what about a piano bar? my husband plays the piano so we love to listen to pianists.

[John_W]

My husband and I will be moving into TV in February and would love to hear everyone's recommendations for bands/music to hear for the happy hours at the Town Squares. We both love the music from our era (we were both born in the 1950's) but enjoy all kinds of music.
Also, is there a good jazz club around the villages? what about a piano bar? my husband plays the piano so we love to listen to pianists.

There are three bands that are what I would call showcase bands and draw huge crowds, they almost always play on market night or at Brownwood on a Friday or Saturday. Rocky & the Rollers is the most famous, they've been here for years, one of their singers was with the Platters, they have a horn section and the crowds for them are huge. There travel all around the country to perform and even have special cruises they book.

The second band is fairly new, having just started performing here last spring and they come from Orlando. That would be Johnny D and the Starlights. They perform the more rocking songs from the 50's and 60's, especially Buddy Holly. The singer has performed in the play the Buddy Holly Story and even was picked to lead the national version but had to turn it down due to time commitments.

The third band might be a little too new for you. I would say they were the second fiddle until Johnny D arrived on the scene. That is Uncle Bob's Rock Shop. They perform mostly 70's rock and late 60's. Anything from the Beatles to the Eagles, Tom Petty to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

Another band that's in that same vein and had appeared here many times but were absent for a year or more, but I now see they are back at the squares. That would be Cactus Jack and the Cadillacs. They are similar to Uncle Bob but also do a lot of late 60's psych-rock, one hit wonders, etc.

I believe Jazz and or Blues is mostly performed at McCalls Tavern, which is at Spanish Springs next to one of the bowling alleys about a block off the square. If you go on youtube.com and search these names, or just music at The Villages you'll find video of almost every band performing here.

[bandsdavis]

My husband and I will be moving into TV in February and would love to hear everyone's recommendations for bands/music to hear for the happy hours at the Town Squares. We both love the music from our era (we were both born in the 1950's) but enjoy all kinds of music.
Also, is there a good jazz club around the villages? what about a piano bar? my husband plays the piano so we love to listen to pianists.

Welcome! You can join my wife and I in our efforts to get somebody at a restaurant to understand the benefits of a piano bar! So far, no luck. The closest thing we've gotten is a Dueling Piano act which is not our idea of a piano bar. It seems that most of the restaurants that provide music think everyone wants to dance or listen to people sing. While that's fine, a nice quiet piano bar would be most welcome, by us anyway!

[Maestro]

If you like jazz I think you will appreciate a cut by Ricardo Silviera titled Tango Carioca. Cool groove, very articulate playing. In this case, be sure to listen to the studio cut, NOT the youtube live version. The live version is a little sluggish and misses a key element to the "hauntingness" of this song: an accordion!!

[Maestro]

A good jazz piano experience occurs, sporadically, at Garvino's. I play drums in a trio with pianist Dave Flanagan and bassist John Huber. We are at Garvino's on February 16 from 7-10!

[Dlag10]

I still listen to records and I still buy records. I just picked up some great albums by Phil Woods, CSN & Y, Robert Fripp and selected pieces by Tchaikovsky. CD's and Tidal streaming also occupy my collection. Anyone think a music listening group would garner interest in The Villages? There is a classical music lovers club and I think there was a jazz lovers club. Anyone like to talk about stereo equipment and check out various stereo systems? Maybe there would be interest in an audiophile club. Your thoughts, please!!!

[jojo]

I am always looking for new sheet music for piano, classical and pop. I play at the hospital lobby. I have found a few books online. Would like to hear if anyone has suggestions for finding piano music.

[marle]

For me, "Oldies" means 50's, 60's, 70's, doo wop and music. I am so happy that I have found people who want to keep this music alive and we are all able to dance and sing along with it. Oldies make me feel happy. Is it the simplicity of the lyrics and the joy of harmony?

[rustyp]

I am always looking for new sheet music for piano, classical and pop. I play at the hospital lobby. I have found a few books online. Would like to hear if anyone has suggestions for finding piano music.

Are you looking for full score sheets I.E. right and left hand parts. I have thousands of fake sheets in various forms. Example I have a folder of 6000 + songs for muse score. But these are in the form of melody and chords - no left hand rhythm.

[Dr. Rachel Friedman]

Hello all!
I'm a new violinist in town. Do any or all of the orchestras (Villages String Orchestra or Villages Philharmonic) require an audition, and how big are these groups?
My current favorite is Barber's Violin Concerto, preferably played by Gil Shaham - wonderful musician and human being.

[Dr. Rachel Friedman]

Hi all - great forum!! Was wondering if anyone on here plays fiddle and could play some Irish tunes at an assisted living on St. Patrick's Day? It would be a noon-time event. Let me know if you are interested and/or if you know of anyone. Thanks! Becky
Hi strivforhealth,
I play Irish and Bluegrass fiddle as well as popular classics on violin. Let me know if you need a violinist / fiddle player in the future!
Call me at 865-406-8211.

[PennBF]

What a great new thread!:pepper2:

[littlecabin]

Lovers of beautiful music: check out the Philharmonic at the Sharon Center Pops Concert Sun Sept 2. All pro musicians and singers from US and international. Much loved and revered Italian Maestro Valerio has conducted world class orchestras including for André Bocelli. Monthly performances at The Sharon vary from pops to classical to opera highlights. Newcomers are always amazed at the excellence. Call the Sharon directly for tickets to avoid the online charges. Yer gonna love it!

[Dani & Bill]

Great idea for a new Forum. We enjoy listening to and dancing to all kinds of music. My wife had Lady Antebellum's "You Look Good" stuck in her brain so we just listened to that. It's also one of our favorite songs to dance to. Jonny Lang's "Lie to Me" is a good tune. Anything Aretha!! Anybody know Keb Mo? His rendition of America the Beautiful is beautiful and his tune "I Remember You" is a good tune. Our taste in music wonders all over...as does life, right? We are learning to play the spoons ( google Spoon Lady...amazing). OK that's enough...lol

[Dani & Bill]

We would go to a piano bar or a good jazz club...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages are doing a driveway meeting every Friday morning that is streamed on Facebook Live.
There is a huge grassed area next to driveway where we do it. You can bring a chair and sit under the live oaks.

Or, you can go to The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages - Home | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drwinstonoboogiejr/) and watch. You can even request Beatles songs by typing them in.

Unfortunately, because of social distancing we have had to limit the number of musicians to nine. So please don't show up with an instrument or expect to sing a song.

It's not as good as the live meetings, but it's the next best thing.

[davem4616]

Over the years my taste in music has evolved. In the early 60's it was whatever was playing on American Band Stand because that's what would be played at the school dances...by the mid 60's I was really into the folk music scene, played the guitar and had a few paying gigs before going into the service. In 'boot camp' one guy had a small stereo system in our barracks and he only had one record "Johnny Rivers' Golden Hits"...after 9 weeks I became a fan of Johnny Rivers LOL.

Today we like anything but rap and hip hop

[davem4616]

We would go to a piano bar or a good jazz club...


we've enjoyed those venues too...as well as the huge concerts that Rod Stewart and Tony Bennet put on.

[davem4616]

For me, "Oldies" means 50's, 60's, 70's, doo wop and music. I am so happy that I have found people who want to keep this music alive and we are all able to dance and sing along with it. Oldies make me feel happy. Is it the simplicity of the lyrics and the joy of harmony?



ditto...loved the PBS specials with all the artists coming back to perform. So glad that we been able to see many of them live here in TV

[John_W]

We would go to a piano bar or a good jazz club...

For a jazz club, McCall's Tavern at Spanish Springs has blues night with live entertainment, it will probably resume when we get back to normal. It's at the square next to the bowling alley.

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It may not look like it on the outside, but it's a big place. For NFL fans, it's a Buffalo Bills hangout and several college fan groups will met for games on Saturdays on the big screen TV's.

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For staying around the neighborhood, many of the country clubs have music out on the patio on weekend nights. Billy Buchanan does a good mix of 60's and 70's pop and rock.

Billy Buchanan | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/billybuchananmusic?fref=search&__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCeEBtgRIHyilOIBLYTNOP7w5nDly0pvODIENUo8tvCOp Cc2B3uNFAvWabN0PTI28H9pe53mZ8QKvnp)

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For more contemporary dance music such as Adele, Lady Gaga and oldies, there is Petrina at the country clubs.

The Villages, Entertainer Entertainment - Petrina (https://petrina.biz/)

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[John_W]

ditto...loved the PBS specials with all the artists coming back to perform. So glad that we been able to see many of them live here in TV

The best PBS Show I've seen for doo wop, was a 1998 show from Pittsburgh. I actually found it on DVD at Best Buy in 2000 when it was released. It's has both volumes on one DVD. Since that's been a while, many of those artist have died and it's probably the best collection of live performances from that era with full band backup and great sound that you'll find.

It's still available, I just saw new copies on eBay for $28 with free shipping and used copies for less than $10.

https://www.ebay.com/p/3342663

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Before I moved to TV in 2011 I had 4,000 record albums, 800 CD's and 300 Concert DVD's. I only have the DVD's now, everything else I liquidated. However, with a smart TV and WIFI you watch just about anything on youtube. I've got over 8,000 live videos saved into 42 music folders on youtube. With a 5.1 surround sound system, it's almost better than going to a show.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Great idea for a new Forum. We enjoy listening to and dancing to all kinds of music. My wife had Lady Antebellum's "You Look Good" stuck in her brain so we just listened to that. It's also one of our favorite songs to dance to. Jonny Lang's "Lie to Me" is a good tune. Anything Aretha!! Anybody know Keb Mo? His rendition of America the Beautiful is beautiful and his tune "I Remember You" is a good tune. Our taste in music wonders all over...as does life, right? We are learning to play the spoons ( google Spoon Lady...amazing). OK that's enough...lol

I've seen videos of Bonnie Raitt with Keb Mo accompanying her and her band. Awesome combination.

[tgeckenrode]

Today we like anything but rap and hip hop

I'm with you on the rap and hip hop. I could do without opera...just sayin.:icon_wink: I have no problems with any kind of music. There's just a few genre's I don't care for.