[Commander Wallace]

This thread is meant to compliment the one started by Dowly and Aktung

I had watched a program on TV a couple years ago and never forgot it . It showed a number of people who were clamoring for music in the former Soviet Union but were being denied. Instead the people there had to settle for scratchy ,low quality bootleg copies of the Beatles and other artists. Entire bands cropped up that played in underground clubs. The bands didn't know English but knew every word to these songs as they played them. It was incredible to see. Things are different now in Russia but these people were the trailblazers ( I will try to find the program and provide a link to it )

There was also a story I read where of a man in Iran quietly playing an Eric Clapton song on his Fender Stratocastor electric guitar in his apartment . Both the music and the guitar are illegal there . I was saddened by both accounts . All of these people in the former Soviet Union and Iran showed incredible bravery and courage as they could have been “ severely disciplined “ for simply doing what we all take for granted and enjoy . Like many, I think nothing of playing a musical instrument or putting the stereo on and enjoying music.

I began to wonder how important music is to everyone else and how much of an impact if any it has played in anyone's life. Languages vary and all too often, things get lost in translation. Music on the other hand is a universal language all it's own . I believe music to be the language of peace, friendship, love, understanding ,angst and forgiveness that has the power to break any language barrier and create understanding in a form we all can understand and enjoy .


I came up with the idea of having a thread on this forum on music as someone last week in the forums mentioned Ry Cooder who is perhaps a lesser known but incredible guitarist, blending Jazz and blues. In this thread, I wanted everyone who wanted to participate to :


1. List a particular artist you were fortunate enough to see live. It can be any genre you like and also provide a link or the actual video found on youtube and the like. Keep in mind this is a family friendly forum and observe the established protocols. You can also list an artist(s) that is on your “ bucket list “ and only have seen on video and the TV and you want to see.

2. List a venue where you saw a musical performance . There are a number of places in the world that have truly magnificent concert halls. If you feel the architecture is noteworthy or unique, tell us about it. Royal Albert Hall , Powerscourt House and Gardens and the Fabulous Fox theater come to mind.


3. List a favorite musician be it a guitarist , piano player , drummer, etc........... It can also a favorite vocalist, male or female.

4. List a favorite “ artsy “ type performance or invite discussion on any music related topic like the virtues of one brand of instrument over another. Ex : Fender vs. Ibanez Vs PRS Vs Washburn guitars and many others guitar manufacturers.

5. List a new and emerging talent. I'm sure the bands / artist(s) would enjoy the publicity .


* In short , Have fun with it. Maybe you had your first date, or got engaged at one of these venue and will forever associate that artist or song / performance with special moments in your life. Remember to post the link or actual youtube or other video. Under no circumstances can anyone post a cell phone video or anything that in any way would be a copyright infringement. Youtube and other similar links are fine .

* Special thanks to Dowly and Aktung for starting the music forum and to JimBuna for helping to put it all back together after a spam attack on it and for his assistance on this thread.

I will start if off :


I found this band a number of years ago and have seen them live. They are known as “ Brit Floyd “ and essentially a tribute band of the original band “ Pink Floyd “ If you like Pink Floyd, this is as close as you can get to seeing the original band. Brit Floyd uses the same incredible light show and props as the original band. Some members of the band left and formed another band known as Australian Pink Floyd. Brit Floyd has an impossibly long tour schedule so chances are , they may be at a venue near you at some point. Brit Floyd features excellent musicians including lead guitarists Damian Darlington and Bobby Harrison playing a left handed guitar.




This is Brit Floyd performing one of my favorite Pink Floyd songs “ Take it Back “ It features Ian Catell on Bass guitar and lead vocals.



This is a complete 2011 show in Liverpool .


~enjoy~