Post by ron on Dec 27, 2009 0:05:07 GMT -5
I have many other new posts here, so I will try not to repeat myself. I like all kinds of music, from country oldies, salsa, son cubano, 60's soul and british invasion, reggae. My cd rack and itunes list is dizzying in its variety.
But I believe the music of Baltimora is a testament to an underrated italian rock/pop talent. Anybody remember PFM in the 70's? They were quite the italian fusion progressive rock/jazz group, popular on many US AOR stations then. I suspect Bassi was shaped by that period. The infectious pull of Baltimora's music is testament to that. Bad timing for Bassi, Italy didn't hit the rock/pop scene in the right moment, like they did with opera and classical way back when. The early eighties sound was swamped by other giants, MJackson, Police, U2, Tears for Fears, the Fixx, etc.
Jimmy McShane, as I read his story a sadness comes over me, just like when I saw how Hector Lavoe's life sank into drugs, tragedy, and AIDS. But then, like that great salsero, Jimmy's sad ending turns hopeful when his artistry reaches us, and fills us with joy.
Jimmy's timing was a little off, also. He missed the 70's glam rock wave, and was too early for the revival of that wonderfully flamboyant style. It wouldn't matter whether he sang much or very well, he was a performer, an entertainer, which most singers aren't.
Wouldn't it be great if Maurizio Bassi could get together with Adam Lambert to do a tribute? Adam Lambert has the performance abilities and an awesome voice that could belt out Tarzan yell chorus on Tarzan Boy, w/o electronic help, doncha think? Or he could play him in a movie?
But I believe the music of Baltimora is a testament to an underrated italian rock/pop talent. Anybody remember PFM in the 70's? They were quite the italian fusion progressive rock/jazz group, popular on many US AOR stations then. I suspect Bassi was shaped by that period. The infectious pull of Baltimora's music is testament to that. Bad timing for Bassi, Italy didn't hit the rock/pop scene in the right moment, like they did with opera and classical way back when. The early eighties sound was swamped by other giants, MJackson, Police, U2, Tears for Fears, the Fixx, etc.
Jimmy McShane, as I read his story a sadness comes over me, just like when I saw how Hector Lavoe's life sank into drugs, tragedy, and AIDS. But then, like that great salsero, Jimmy's sad ending turns hopeful when his artistry reaches us, and fills us with joy.
Jimmy's timing was a little off, also. He missed the 70's glam rock wave, and was too early for the revival of that wonderfully flamboyant style. It wouldn't matter whether he sang much or very well, he was a performer, an entertainer, which most singers aren't.
Wouldn't it be great if Maurizio Bassi could get together with Adam Lambert to do a tribute? Adam Lambert has the performance abilities and an awesome voice that could belt out Tarzan yell chorus on Tarzan Boy, w/o electronic help, doncha think? Or he could play him in a movie?