#jazz folk

[heritage-harmony-records]

NEW ALBUM STREAMING NOW!!!

Gozd not is the debut album from Slovenian jazz/folk/funk/world act Nakana, released October 10, 2024.

Listen to the full album now:

[woodencup]

After All Is Sad & Fun

Tim Buckley - I Had A Talk With My Woman Pneumatic Tubes - Slow Fawns The Serpent Power - Forget John Coltrane - After the Rain Kak - I've Got Time (Acoustic Demo) Pan•American - Nightwater Sandy Denny - Milk And Honey (alt.take) Caravan - Magic Man

[theresas-sound-world-blog]

Vinyl Hold:

Band: Pentangle

Vinyl: History Book

Genres: Folk; Folk-Rock; Baroque-Rock, Folk-Jazz

Year of Issue:1972

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[thekylemeredith]

Thanks to Edie Brickell and Trever Hagan for dropping by to talk about the latest from #HeavyMakeUp!

Improv, more albums, folk-jazz, it's all covered at Consequence or wherever you get podcasts.

[twistedsoulmusic]

Ah, Mondays. They mark the start of a new week and the time to drop a new mix. This week, we select wondrous music from Ceitidh Mac, Beth Gibbons, Skyphone, Awen Ensemble, Nick Drake, and more. Enjoy a harmonious 40 minutes filled with music’s many beautiful and varying hues in all their glorious variety.

[canmking]

N i n a S i m o n e

[kulturegroupie]

Sunset Strip billboard for Joni Mitchell’s Hejira | 1976

[mclennonlgbt]

November 7th is my favorite person's in music birthday - Joni Mitchell <3

An excellent songwriter, wonderful vocalist and proud Canadian is 81 today!!!

[haveyouheardthisband]

[gothamsmom]

Headcanon: What Kind of Music the Justice League Members Listen To

Look, we all know the Justice League is made up of some of the most powerful beings on the planet. But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s in their playlists? Because, trust me, it’s a trip.

Batman 🦇

Classical. Dark orchestral pieces. Probably has an entire playlist just for brooding on rooftops.

Intense film scores, because every patrol needs a dramatic background soundtrack.

Secretly listens to 80s rock, but only when he's working late in the Batcave and thinks nobody can hear.

Alfred once caught him listening to Eye of the Tiger while training and has never let him live it down.

Superman 🦸‍♂️

Classic rock. The man screams Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen energy.

Country music, but the old-school kind—Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton. Not the “beer and trucks” country.

Has a soft spot for Disney soundtracks because Ma Kent used to play them when he was a kid.

Absolutely plays Here Comes the Sun when he flies in the morning.

Wonder Woman 🗡️

Traditional Themysciran war hymns. Probably the only person alive who actually vibes to ancient battle chants.

Modernized Greek folk music. Has strong opinions about the use of bouzouki.

Power ballads from the 80s. You think she wouldn’t belt Total Eclipse of the Heart on a mission? Think again.

Absolutely a Beyoncé fan. Will 100% fight anyone who disrespects Lemonade.

The Flash (Barry Allen) ⚡

Pop punk and alternative rock. Grew up in the Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy era and never moved on.

Has way too many “Running Mix” playlists that are all just variations of Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen.

Listens to podcasts at 3x speed and can still understand them. Nobody else knows how.

Secretly jams to ABBA and will never admit it.

Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) ✈️

Classic dad rock. AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith—he thinks he’s the cool one.

Will never admit he has a soft spot for power love ballads.

Owns an “Ultimate Road Trip” playlist that’s just Born to Be Wild 20 times in a row.

Once got caught belting Total Eclipse of the Heart with Diana. They pretend it didn’t happen.

Aquaman 🌊

Deep sea ambient music and whale songs, because of course.

Anything with a strong drumbeat—tribal music, Viking war songs, stuff you’d storm a castle to.

Loves old sea shanties but won’t tell anyone. (Except Mera, who thinks it’s adorable.)

Blasted Under the Sea at full volume once just to see Bruce’s reaction.

Martian Manhunter 🛸

Cosmic, space-themed instrumentals. Probably meditates to the Interstellar soundtrack.

Really enjoys Earth jazz. Nobody saw that coming.

Has a weird fascination with 50s rock and roll—Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles.

Sometimes just listens to white noise to drown out everyone’s thoughts.

Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) 🏹

Folk rock. Think Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, and The Lumineers.

Protest music. Woody Guthrie. Rage Against the Machine. The man lives for anti-establishment anthems.

Has a guilty pleasure for indie acoustic covers of pop songs.

“You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Wrecking Ball on a banjo, Bruce.”

Black Canary (Dinah Lance) 🎤

Pure rock and roll. Joan Jett, Blondie, Pat Benatar—the classics.

Thinks punk rock peaked in the 90s. Loves The Offspring, Green Day, and No Doubt.

Will break into karaoke at the drop of a hat and owns every performance.

Can and will drag Oliver to concerts against his will.

Cyborg (Victor Stone) 🤖

R&B, hip-hop, and early 2000s rap. The man knows his beats.

Also super into EDM. Has a whole playlist titled "Hack the Planet" that’s just Daft Punk and Skrillex.

Soundtrack nerd. Loves the DOOM and Halo soundtracks with a passion.

Will play Mr. Roboto at full blast just to mess with people.

Zatanna 🎩

Gothic rock and dark cabaret. Think Evanescence, The Dresden Dolls, and Florence + the Machine.

Old jazz and swing music. Loves the mysterious vibe of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.

Theatrical show tunes. She owns The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack.

Has a playlist for every kind of magic spell.

Shazam (Billy Batson) ⚡

Whatever is on the Top 40 charts at the moment.

Thinks 90s boy bands like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC are legendary.

Has way too much Kidz Bop on his playlist (he swears it's ironic).

Jams to We Will Rock You every time he transforms.

And finally, Jason Todd (Red Hood) 🔥

Brother by Kodaline. On repeat. Don’t ask why.

90s grunge. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden—the angstiest stuff possible.

Classic rock, but only the emo stuff. If it sounds like it belongs in a tragic movie montage, he loves it.

Actually has really good taste in music. Nobody in the Batfamily expected that.

So yeah, the Justice League has a wild mix of musical tastes, and if you ever got a hold of their playlists, you'd either be deeply impressed or deeply concerned. Probably both.

[chwduplemon]

BETTER CALL SAUL by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould (2015-2022) // ALL THAT JAZZ, dir. Bob Fosse (1979)

#concerto alla rustica is playing in the background

[lastoneout]

my real toxic trait is that I think almost any song could be improved with the inclusion of either a banjo, a clarinet, a fiddle, a horn section, or all four

[stormikitty]

I was once told that any song could be a lullaby if you sing it softly and sweetly. Reblog this with a song you think would be interesting to hear as a lullaby.

[canmking]

N i n a S i m o n e

[notbecauseofvictories]

sometimes I worry about the fact that I'm soft to the point of bruising, but then I remember that this is increasingly a choice---as I get older, I care less about seeming "cool" or "detached" etc. I just want to talk to people and understand them, I want to help, I want to move through the world lightly, offering what I can.

[lets-try-some-writing]

since i know you like your alien worldbuilding and i’m not really sure if you’ve answered an ask related to this yet, at least for tfp, i’d just be really interested in hearing some of your ideas (if you have any) on what cybertronian beauty standards are, and how most of the main cast would be seen in regards to those standards. do they even have an understandable concept of beauty? i mean obviously shiny paint and buffed finishes would probably be the norm, and different branches of the transformers race would definitely value certain traits over others (velocitron comes to mind) but what other features do you think would be cybertronian society’s general ideals?

Heck yeah, worldbuilding time. Lets gooooooo-

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Cybertronian Beauty Standards

There are a few universals when it comes to beauty standards across Cybertron. Namely well done paint, buffed plating, and unbroken armor. However across regions and castes, there are a few preferences that are rather prevalent.

Amidst high castes, the favored form is flamboyancy and keeping up the latest trends. If one wishes to keep up to standard, they will be required to constantly change their frame, usually in irreversible ways in order to ensure they are up to snuff. The trends always change, so it is near impossible to pinpoint what is seen as beautiful at any given moment amongst the high caste, but a few constants are brighter colors, accessories in abundance, and expressive optics. Its all a way to show off authority and wealth.

Middle caste mecha tend to be more reserved, and as a general rule, a more composed and sophisticated look is the most attractive. A firm frame without any serious kibble, hardy and built to last but still with enough unique accessories to stand out. Duller versions of their high caste counterparts paint selections are often the preferred choice, but often brighter colors are still appreciated most. For the middle caste its all about showing off one's ability to take care of themselves while still standing out in a way that is not obnoxious.

Low caste mecha look for survivability in those around them to determine beauty. A sturdy frame with no serious signs of deterioration, an appealing collection of scars to tell of battles won, and bright but often cold colors are preferred. Shining silver and multiple layers of armor are seen as most beautiful due to the story such things tell. A mech who can withstand everything and still manage to buff out their plating is one who is well regarded amongst the low castes.

Across different city states, these standards largely remained the same but were adapted to the preferences of each area. In the case of Iacon and its similarly wealthy sister cities, all mecha regardless of caste were expected to maintain their frame. Bright colors, slim waists with bulky shoulders and chevrons were seen as the most appealing. Thick pedes were also seen as an expression of grace when combined with thin legs and the overall bulk of the upper body. Additional kibble was not seen as particularly appealing and often a more minimalist appearance was most well regarded since it showed a mech could go without any notable modifications. If one had modifications, they were to be hidden if the mech in question wanted to keep up appearances. Any sort of markings to the frame were looked down upon, especially scarring. Clean plating without blemish was always seen as far superior to any sort of marking in wealthy cities. With that in mind, face preference tended to lean more toward those with polished and flat faces with their most interesting feature being their optics.

Less wealthy but more productive cities like Polyhex and Vos had a whole different set of preferences. Extra kibble was seen as appealing with a particular preference toward doorwings and wings in general. To have such a sensitive piece of additional kibble was put on a pedestal as it spoke of increadible self control to not be hitting everything and everyone or responding to stimuli poorly. Visors were held in high regard partially for the protective factor they offered, but largely due to how they obscured the face, a trait that was in high demand due to the various careers seen in the more bustling cities. Identity was everything, so having a frame with a slim midsection but with kibble almost everywhere else was seen as quite beautiful. Markings were tolerated and even seen as appealing to a degree so long as they were either artistically placed, or in the case of scarring, very minimal. The preference for facial structure was not really present as most instead preferred to focus on their visors as their most notable frame addition.

In poorer cities with a higher concentration of low caste mecha, such as Kaon and Helex, preferences differed yet again. Thick armor, heavily armed, and larger frames were seen as superior in every regard. The larger and sturdier a mech was, the better. A degree of curvage was seen as appealing, but largely the beauty was found in armor structure and useful kibble. Mecha in poorer cities resented any sort of ridiculous flamboyancy and much preferred quieter methods of showing off their grace. Polished but scarred armor was a mark of wisdom and prowess. Cooler colors showed an ability to go into battle without regard for faction or affiliation. Open weaponry showed bravery and honor since they quite clearly knew when and when not to fight. Usefulness was the most appealing, along with more aggressive plating structure. Unlike other cities, smooth and simple plating was not the most beautiful and instead most mecha agreed that spikes or at least extra boxy armor was better. With that in mind, sharper faces were also in higher demand.

Excluding cities, beauty standards fell into an interesting gray area that depended entirely on region. In small settlements, everything depending on environment. Those that lived near the sea were fond of the bulkier mecha since they could withstand the storms. They cared for them even more if their colors were various shades or orange and rust. Mecha from the spire forests were far fonder of tall and spindly frames, those with dark colors of the earth capable of rushing between obstacles without regard for the difficulties of a larger body. Those from the open plains and wastes fancied those more capable of speed so that they could get from point A to B without need for days of travel. Everything depended on region when not in the cities.

While there were outliers and small subcultures with different preferences, this is the overview.