Roberta Flack's multiple Grammy winning rendition of Killing me softly (With his song). the sublime melody takes you to a melodious escapade of ethereal tranquility. The number was released as a single for her 1972 album, Killing me softly with his song. Legend has it that the "soft killer" singer reffered to here is none other than "American pie" Don Mc Lean.

24 years later in 1996, hip-hop group The Fugees recorded their own version of killing me softly with Lauryn Hill as the lead singer. This gave the song a renewed popularity in an altogether different light. Do compare the two versions, both legends in their own realm. More at Wikipedia .

My first post as the co-author of this blog.

I do not know for sure how techno music evolved.(Wikipedia tells me somewhere in Detroit). As with all genres of music it took a considerable time before it could be finally recognized as a genre.

But unlike other genres it rapidly became an excuse for the musically less gifted to leap into the music scenario. Sorry for being so harsh in my very first post, but the rate at which techno is turning mindless is alarming. Not only are the impostors disillusioning the genuine techno fans, but also trying to pass cheap music loops as techno music.

I certainly disagree that techno music lacks any "musicmanship" altogether. As Steve Mizrach points out there is plenty of music in other genres as well that could be accused of every blame that you decide to heap upon Techno Music. Techno or no, music is to be judged by the artistry in its making. What is disturbing about techno is how easily crap is passed off as an iconoclastic tune.


Thus to all ye fans

Know your Techno.

This is Snow Goose Excerpts, by the legendary 70's band, Camel.
Camel is one of the most unheard of bands in India, but this is something they don't deserve especially due to the presence of a large fanbase of progressive rock in this country.
Camel had a unique sound and were particularly remarkable in their live performances. Their perfect blend of psychedelic, blues and classic rock made perfect grounds for the progressive genre to sneak in their music. The airy keyboard, 'fat' bass and melodious guitar solos gave Camel a respectable following in the days of heavy metal.
To complete their strong lineup they had the fervent young drummer Andy Ward, grooving in tender rolls and cooking up patterns sometimes totally new to his audience. His patterns and fills did much more than just backing up the guitar solos, as their audience would would often stare mesmerized by the two instruments soloing at the same time.

More about camel at Wikipedia .

Another Camel wonder, Never let go.