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Posted by flanfan on 09-19-2002 at18:11:
from a new DA soon-to-be fan
Hey, hey everyone--
I first heard of DA in my friend's copy of CCM last December. It was a review of their Mr. Buechner's Dream. I was curious about the reference to Buechner.
Last week I actually checked out this website and got some clips off MP3.com. I was amazed at how intelligent the music was. (Intelligent isn't really the word) The song Mr. Buechner's Dream is the best example. (FYI, my favorite authors are O'Connor, Lewis, Chesterton, Percy, Sayers and Buechner... wow, that's crazy)
Anyway, as soon as my next paycheck comes in I'm getting Dream. I'm like already a huge fan. Can anyone suggest what I should buy after Buechner's Dream?
---FLANFAN
PS - If anyone has the time, could you explain all these bands and names (Swirling Eddies?) and how its all connected?
Posted by dorfsmith on 09-19-2002 at18:19:
Daniel Amos is named after the two books of the Bible. Terry Taylor is the lead singer and mastermind of the band. He is also the leading force behind The Lost Dogs, The Swirling Eddies and of course his solo stuff. As far as the next CD to get I'd recommend Daniel Amos-Our Personal Favorite World Famous Hits and Terry Scott Taylor-Glimpses Of Grace. They are both best of CD's that will give you an insight into the genious of Terry's work. After hearing those CD's as well as Mr. Buchner's Dream you will be able to see how brilliant and versatile Terry is.
Posted by Gamgee on 09-19-2002 at19:04:
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Originally posted by flanfan
Hey, hey everyone--
I first heard of DA in my friend's copy of CCM last December. It was a review of their Mr. Buechner's Dream. I was curious about the reference to Buechner.
Last week I actually checked out this website and got some clips off MP3.com. I was amazed at how intelligent the music was. (Intelligent isn't really the word) The song Mr. Buechner's Dream is the best example. (FYI, my favorite authors are O'Connor, Lewis, Chesterton, Percy, Sayers and Buechner... wow, that's crazy)
Anyway, as soon as my next paycheck comes in I'm getting Dream. I'm like already a huge fan. Can anyone suggest what I should buy after Buechner's Dream?
---FLANFAN
PS - If anyone has the time, could you explain all these bands and names (Swirling Eddies?) and how its all connected?
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The music may be intelligent, but this board sure ain't...
Posted by dorfsmith on 09-19-2002 at20:32:
Yeah, don't judge DA by it's fans.
Posted by Andrew on 09-19-2002 at20:36:
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Originally posted by dorfsmith
Daniel Amos is named after the two books of the Bible. Terry Taylor is the lead singer and mastermind of the band. He is also the leading force behind The Lost Dogs, The Swirling Eddies and of course his solo stuff. As far as the next CD to get I'd recommend Daniel Amos-Our Personal Favorite World Famous Hits and Terry Scott Taylor-Glimpses Of Grace. They are both best of CD's that will give you an insight into the genious of Terry's work. After hearing those CD's as well as Mr. Buchner's Dream you will be able to see how brilliant and versatile Terry is.
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I would be a little warey of the DA hits disk. While it is good (as is all things TST related - hey I bought the disk of him burping and farting) but...
As nearly every DA cd explores a different style the hits disk seems a little disjointed and jarring at times as the songs styles change.
however the answer is buy all you can - expect things to be intelligent, silly, different and heartfelt - but don't expect each disk to be a clone of any other.
Posted by BigDork on 09-19-2002 at21:19:
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Originally posted by Andrew
however the answer is buy all you can - expect things to be intelligent, silly, different and heartfelt - but don't expect each disk to be a clone of any other.
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I agree, you may find a few that are similar to each other, but the real fun is figuring out each album on it's own.
BD
and I'll add that even the first disc on MBD is very different from the second disc.
Posted by jc on 09-20-2002 at10:33:
for a flanfan
I have to agree
that a compilation disc
will give you a glimse not only of grace
but of the "variations " of Uncle T.
Listen to a song- pause
digest
move on
Even the best of the LD is a bit jarring
Its a big TST world out here..........
dont be scared!
JiMInY Cricket
(the "real boy"s conscience)
Posted by web on 09-20-2002 at10:54:
a little more about the bands
The best way to get some background would be to spend some time in the "Timeline" section of the site. However, it's very lengthy, so a little summary.
Swirling Eddies is essentially DA plus a few friends. In general it represents the goofier (but still intelligent) side of the music, although Zoom Daddy is relatively serious.
Lost Dogs was formed by the lead singers of four of the classic West Coast alt. groups: Terry from DA, Gene Eugene from Adam Again, Mike Roe from 77's, and Derri Daugherty from The Choir. Gene has since graduated (i.e. passed away). LD has a much more alternative country/americana sound than any of the other groups.
As for DA itself, well remember we're talking about a band that had the Beatles and Beach Boys as major influences, started as a country rock band, and that in the early 80's tried to retool into more of a new wave sound. So expect any and all influences to be heard on any given album.
Posted by jc on 09-20-2002 at11:01:
interesting- the Alarmacar
I am currently spinning
Candy-o (Cars)
and I gotta tell ya
the Alarma sound is vvveerrrryy
similar.
(not a bad comment at all.....Xtremely cool!)
Try it sometime- its amazing!
JiMINy
Posted by carl on 09-20-2002 at11:17:
Lemme try....
"I am currently spinning
Candy-o (Cars)
and I gotta tell ya
the Alarma sound is vvveerrrryy
similar.
(not a bad comment at all.....Xtremely cool!)
Try it sometime- its amazing!"
I guess a new car is JUSTWHATI NEED-ED.... no, wait.... Dance stop all night, play all day.... uh-uh.... I'm in touch with my room.... eewwww.... OK, I give up...
Posted by brdhsnyrsoul on 09-20-2002 at11:26:
I like the Cars.....
but I'm listening to Alarma.....
central theme
Jesus in the center
Posted by jc on 09-20-2002 at12:53:
alarma alone............
is a stellar record
and its TRULY only the tip of the iceberg.
I have been a TST affectionato for over 25 years (Shotgun A)
and I STILL do not have all his stuff (I lapsed)
JiMiny
Posted by brdhsnyrsoul on 09-20-2002 at13:08:
It's hard to believe it's been that long....
My first was Vox Humana in 1984 (almost 20 years)
It's still one of my favorite albums
Fearful Symmetry really go me though
I love that CD
There are no holes in my Terry collection (I guess I'm missing one or two reissues on a different label that didn't add anything to the original reissue - or original issue in a few cases)
Posted by MartyB on 09-20-2002 at14:35:
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Originally posted by flanfan
Hey, hey everyone--
I first heard of DA in my friend's copy of CCM last December. It was a review of their Mr. Buechner's Dream. I was curious about the reference to Buechner.
Last week I actually checked out this website and got some clips off MP3.com. I was amazed at how intelligent the music was. (Intelligent isn't really the word) The song Mr. Buechner's Dream is the best example. (FYI, my favorite authors are O'Connor, Lewis, Chesterton, Percy, Sayers and Buechner... wow, that's crazy)
Anyway, as soon as my next paycheck comes in I'm getting Dream. I'm like already a huge fan. Can anyone suggest what I should buy after Buechner's Dream?
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Flanfan - it sounds like you've got similar literary tastes as TST, so I suspect you would like a lot of his lyrics. He borrows some great ideas from many great writers. In fact someone on the Daniel Amos Discussion List had a website that tied many of the lyrical references to their sources. I don't recall the website oof-hand but if i find it I'll post it.
As for what to buy next, I hate to tell you but my main recommendations aren't currently in print (_Darn Floor, Big Bite_, _Motorcycle_ [which is also very Beuchner influenced BTW], _Fearful Symetry_ [Terry also likes William Blake and quotes him a few times as well as named a song after him on _Vox Humana_). These are all great lyrically and vary from avant-rock (_DFBB_, _FS_) to Beatley (_Motorcyle_) to synth based (_Vox Humana_).
In print titles I recommend for a newbie are Terry's solo _Avacado Faultline_ (folkish rock) or _John Wayne_ (rock), Swirling Eddies _Best of.._ or _Zoom Daddy_ or DA's _Personal Favorite World Famous Hits_ or maybe even the Live at Connerstone disc.
It's all good!
Have fun discovering some great music and lyrics.
MartyB
Posted by flanfan on 09-22-2002 at14:35:
Hey, hey everyone---
Thanks for all your replies. I got my paycheck (yipee!) so I just ordered Dream this afternoon. Anyone know how long it takes to get a CD after ordering of the DA website?
Okay, new question. Of DA, Eddies, and Lost Dogs,... who's the best? Or is it too hard because they all have the same lead singer?
--<purity of heart is to will One Thing>--
-flanfan
Posted by BigDork on 09-22-2002 at15:11:
That's easy, Lost Dogs are the Best!!!
BD
Posted by BigDork on 09-22-2002 at15:11:
That's easy, Daniel Amos is the Best!!!
BD
Posted by BigDork on 09-22-2002 at15:12:
That's easy, Swirling Eddies are the Best!!!
BD
Posted by dorfsmith on 09-22-2002 at15:15:
I'd have to say that either DA or Terry's solo stuff is the best as far as deep lyrics.
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