What makes a recording great? Why are there some disks that we go back to again and again. What are those qualities that come together to form the gestalts we call our favorite songs, artists, and disks? Why do certain bands sing to us in a way that others do not? What qualities do we seek in the tunes that become the soundtracks of our lives?
Tag Archives | steely dan
Last Month
A little video I forgot I took at the Steely Dan concert in Atlanta. My wife’s birthday present to me were two tickets. They played only their classic tunes — nothing from the last couple of years. It was the best show I’ve seen in a while, despite the oppressive heat. Thanks, again, A; I [...]
Flickr Test
I’m posting this picture of Donald Fagen for a couple of reasons. One, I’m getting psyched for the Steely Dan concert coming up on August 7 in Atlanta. Autumn bought me tickets for my birthday (also in August). Secondly, I wanted to test the Flickr posting of a picture to my new Blogger account. I [...]
True Companion
One of my favorite songs by Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen. I might call this science fiction pop music, something I think Fagen might do the best.