Contemporary Bands that use traditional instruments? - P2P-Zone

theknife · 10-03-02, 04:40 PM

I really enjoy contemporary bands (as in rock or alternative or whatever they are called these days) that regularly incorporate, write, and play music that includes traditional instruments, specifically cello, flute, french horn, violin, and bagpipes.

Besides the obvious such as the flute in music from Tull and Genesis, anyone have any suggestions or favorite bands use these instruments?

Thanks!

LV15 · 10-03-02, 05:44 PM

the ozric tentacles

floydian slip · 11-03-02, 01:41 AM

The bagpipes in the Animals - Sky Pilot.

Jimmy Paiges use of the violin bow on his guitar in Dazed and Confused.

theknife · 11-03-02, 08:52 AM

Actually, what made me add bagpipes to the list of instruments is the bagpipe pieces in ACDC's It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll) and The Church's Under The Milky Way - great stuff

theflaco · 11-03-02, 10:55 AM

The Waterboys

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naz · 11-03-02, 02:14 PM

dunno about bagpipes, but theres fiddles aplenty in the Pogues music

LV15 · 11-03-02, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by naz
dunno about bagpipes, but theres fiddles aplenty in the Pogues music

please ignore anything naz says as he wouldn't know art if it came up and hit him in the face...

which it may well do one of these days

dead_frog · 11-03-02, 05:10 PM

Radiohead are fond of brass instruments (sounds like the band is dying, though) and the occasional strings. Or if you want even more traditional they bang on pans too, but maybe that's *too* alternative

Otherwise Nirvana's Unplugged in NY comes to mind. Accordion, Cello added to acoustic guitar. Bet you already have that one, doncha.

Earlier Corrs songs have a celtic feel (flutes and violins) try "Toss The Feathers", it's a lively instrumental 'dance' song.

Enjoy TradRock!

fogelbise · 11-03-02, 05:57 PM

I love Cake. Lot's of horns in most of their music along with some other instruments that i don't know the names of. like that one you spin across your hand that makes a fast clicking sound or the one you knock against your knee...using the hand and knee i think...traditional...hmm...not sure.

their hit songs are not very representative of most of the rest of their songs...Hits include: "The Distance"(nothing like any of their other songs), "Never There" and the recent "Short Skirt Long Jacket" which is only representative of their typical lyrics. they are probably a group you either love or hate. i like all four albums. They kind of remind me of Ween if you have heard of them "Push the little daisies and make them come up."

Ramona_A_Stone · 11-03-02, 09:24 PM

I hate to keep bringing them up, (well, no I don't) but Mouth Music comes to mind as my favorite current example, especially the newest CD, Seafaring Man, which is rife with fiddles, flutes, dulcimers, accordions, uillean pipes, zither, bowed psaltery and acoustic percussion. An amazingly beautiful album.

theknife · 11-03-02, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by Ramona_A_Stone
I hate to keep bringing them up, (well, no I don't) but Mouth Music comes to mind as my favorite current example, especially the newest CD, Seafaring Man, which is rife with fiddles, flutes, dulcimers, accordions, uillean pipes, zither, bowed psaltery and acoustic percussion. An amazingly beautiful album.

bowed psaltery? c'mon - you made that one up, right?

slipped it in there to see if we were paying attention?

Malk-a-mite · 12-03-02, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by theknife

bowed psaltery? c'mon - you made that one up, right?:N:

slipped it in there to see if we were paying attention?:ND:

http://unicornstrings.com/whatisit.htm

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Simply put, a bowed psaltery is probably the easiest instrument in the world to play. It's a 20" long by 8" wide triangle with strings running its length and is played with a bow.

naz · 12-03-02, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by LV15

please ignore anything naz says as he wouldn't know art if it came up and hit him in the face...

which it may well do one of these days

Theres a lot of flutes on lv's new mix, i' think there might be the odd panpipe thrown in there for good measure

pb8 · 12-03-02, 11:05 AM

You might want to try..

Frank Zappa - Hot Rats

Lots of brass/horns there.

greatdj1 · 12-03-02, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by pb8
You might want to try..

Frank Zappa - Hot Rats

Lots of brass/horns there.

OOO I love zappa...I litterly have all of his cd's

Also...REM's albums Out of time and Automatic for the People use lots of mandilins and the like.....

LV15 · 12-03-02, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by naz

Theres a lot of flutes on lv's new mix, i' think there might be the odd panpipe thrown in there for good measure

ooooh yeah, i forgot about my mix...

go and download the stretchy boingy fecal show

theres loads of strange instuments on that

assorted · 12-03-02, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by LV15

ooooh yeah, i forgot about my mix...

your latest masterwork ain't on the site itself yet homey; just the FTP. (assortedgoodies.mine.nu file name is LVMix8.mp3)

I didnt' link directly as i'm uncertain if mixes/compilations violate copyright. (see what a sweetie i am gaz?) hehe.

LV15 · 12-03-02, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by assorted

your latest homeywork ain't on the site itself yet master just the FTP. (assortedgoodies.mine.nu file name is LVMix8.mp3)

I didnt' link directly as i'm scared that if i provide direct links to your mixes then nobody will bother coming to boombox and download my own pitiful efforts.

it's ok...i understand

naz · 12-03-02, 05:09 PM

You are Art.

JackUzi · 12-03-02, 06:03 PM

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10-03-02, 04:40 PM	#1
theknife my name is Ranking Fullstop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Promontorium Tremendum Posts: 4,391	Contemporary Bands that use traditional instruments? I really enjoy contemporary bands (as in rock or alternative or whatever they are called these days) that regularly incorporate, write, and play music that includes traditional instruments, specifically cello, flute, french horn, violin, and bagpipes. Besides the obvious such as the flute in music from Tull and Genesis, anyone have any suggestions or favorite bands use these instruments? Thanks!

11-03-02, 02:14 PM	#6
naz - Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,319	dunno about bagpipes, but theres fiddles aplenty in the Pogues music __________________ I’ve been a little down because today my doctor diagnosed me with John Travolta Syndrome. It’s a condition where your face or head grows laterally, getting wider year by year. It’s not so much of a problem and it’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just a condition. In fact mine is good because it means my brain is getting bigger too. But not that Travolta guy, his head is mostly fat. The doctors said I am much smarter than John Travolta and I believe them.

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pb8 My sole purpose in life was simply to serve as a warning to others. Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 685	You might want to try.. Frank Zappa - Hot Rats Lots of brass/horns there. __________________ They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days.

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naz - Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,319	You are Art. __________________ I’ve been a little down because today my doctor diagnosed me with John Travolta Syndrome. It’s a condition where your face or head grows laterally, getting wider year by year. It’s not so much of a problem and it’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just a condition. In fact mine is good because it means my brain is getting bigger too. But not that Travolta guy, his head is mostly fat. The doctors said I am much smarter than John Travolta and I believe them.

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10-03-02, 05:44 PM	#2
LV15 Absolute Bastard Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 618	the ozric tentacles

11-03-02, 01:41 AM	#3
floydian slip ===\/------/\=== Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,704	The bagpipes in the Animals - Sky Pilot. Jimmy Paiges use of the violin bow on his guitar in Dazed and Confused.

11-03-02, 08:52 AM	#4
theknife my name is Ranking Fullstop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Promontorium Tremendum Posts: 4,391	Actually, what made me add bagpipes to the list of instruments is the bagpipe pieces in ACDC's It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll) and The Church's Under The Milky Way - great stuff

11-03-02, 10:55 AM	#5
theflaco Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 768	The Waterboys theflaco

11-03-02, 05:10 PM	#8
dead_frog Oddball Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pond Posts: 140	Radiohead are fond of brass instruments (sounds like the band is dying, though) and the occasional strings. Or if you want even more traditional they bang on pans too, but maybe that's too alternative Otherwise Nirvana's Unplugged in NY comes to mind. Accordion, Cello added to acoustic guitar. Bet you already have that one, doncha. Earlier Corrs songs have a celtic feel (flutes and violins) try "Toss The Feathers", it's a lively instrumental 'dance' song. Enjoy TradRock!

11-03-02, 05:57 PM	#9
fogelbise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NGC 6826 Posts: 58	I love Cake. Lot's of horns in most of their music along with some other instruments that i don't know the names of. like that one you spin across your hand that makes a fast clicking sound or the one you knock against your knee...using the hand and knee i think...traditional...hmm...not sure. their hit songs are not very representative of most of the rest of their songs...Hits include: "The Distance"(nothing like any of their other songs), "Never There" and the recent "Short Skirt Long Jacket" which is only representative of their typical lyrics. they are probably a group you either love or hate. i like all four albums. They kind of remind me of Ween if you have heard of them "Push the little daisies and make them come up."

11-03-02, 09:24 PM	#10
Ramona_A_Stone Formal Ball Proof Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 2,948	I hate to keep bringing them up, (well, no I don't) but Mouth Music comes to mind as my favorite current example, especially the newest CD, Seafaring Man, which is rife with fiddles, flutes, dulcimers, accordions, uillean pipes, zither, bowed psaltery and acoustic percussion. An amazingly beautiful album.

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JackUzi Power and Glory Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 228	FAIRPORT CONVENTION