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Quote from: hunter on October 28, 2021, 11:15:54 AMMany options for sure. Personally, I most interested in "optimizing" each album in terms of quality/favorites AND time. I'm still of the opinion that 45 to 50 minutes is the ideal running length of an album, especially for focused listening in one sitting.So that will leave one song per record probably, maybe two for Privateering as it is double.
Many options for sure. Personally, I most interested in "optimizing" each album in terms of quality/favorites AND time. I'm still of the opinion that 45 to 50 minutes is the ideal running length of an album, especially for focused listening in one sitting.
Quote from: jbaent on October 28, 2021, 11:32:42 AMQuote from: hunter on October 28, 2021, 11:15:54 AMMany options for sure. Personally, I most interested in "optimizing" each album in terms of quality/favorites AND time. I'm still of the opinion that 45 to 50 minutes is the ideal running length of an album, especially for focused listening in one sitting.So that will leave one song per record probably, maybe two for Privateering as it is double.Ah, I get you now!I think you misunderstand. I don't mean creating one definite (best of) MK solo album, but rather edit each album. In other words, which songs would you include to make the running time of, say Golden Heart, 45-50 minutes?
I am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.
Quote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.
Quote from: MagicElliott on October 28, 2021, 04:10:35 PMQuote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.Good, it's my No.1 MK album personally...
Quote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 04:30:36 PMQuote from: MagicElliott on October 28, 2021, 04:10:35 PMQuote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.Good, it's my No.1 MK album personally...I'm surprised it's doing so well too. There are some lovely songs on it, but too many skippers to be a favourite for me - Hard Shoulder, You Can't Beat The House and The Car Was The One. To be a favourite I have to like every song without reaching for the skip button!
Quote from: superval99 on October 28, 2021, 06:06:08 PMQuote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 04:30:36 PMQuote from: MagicElliott on October 28, 2021, 04:10:35 PMQuote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.Good, it's my No.1 MK album personally...I'm surprised it's doing so well too. There are some lovely songs on it, but too many skippers to be a favourite for me - Hard Shoulder, You Can't Beat The House and The Car Was The One. To be a favourite I have to like every song without reaching for the skip button! Oooh, not a skip button in sight when GL is on to be honest, love every song - this album is an exploration of everything MK! From Border Reiver to Piper it's just a pure work of genius.....It probably means more to me as my late father (who was not a music fan) in his last days found solace in tracks like Remembrance Day and Piper. He asked for Piper to be played at his funeral which we obliged. Dads coffin was taken into the Crematorium with Piper to the end playing....Very moving....
Quote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 07:49:24 PMQuote from: superval99 on October 28, 2021, 06:06:08 PMQuote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 04:30:36 PMQuote from: MagicElliott on October 28, 2021, 04:10:35 PMQuote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.Good, it's my No.1 MK album personally...I'm surprised it's doing so well too. There are some lovely songs on it, but too many skippers to be a favourite for me - Hard Shoulder, You Can't Beat The House and The Car Was The One. To be a favourite I have to like every song without reaching for the skip button! Oooh, not a skip button in sight when GL is on to be honest, love every song - this album is an exploration of everything MK! From Border Reiver to Piper it's just a pure work of genius.....It probably means more to me as my late father (who was not a music fan) in his last days found solace in tracks like Remembrance Day and Piper. He asked for Piper to be played at his funeral which we obliged. Dads coffin was taken into the Crematorium with Piper to the end playing....Very moving....That's fine! I like those songs too, it's just the ones I mentioned I'm not too keen on, especially "You Can't Beat The House". It's strange, because I really enjoy all of the blues songs on Privateering, especially "Today Is OK" but I have never liked "You Can't....." for some reason.
Quote from: superval99 on October 28, 2021, 07:59:35 PMQuote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 07:49:24 PMQuote from: superval99 on October 28, 2021, 06:06:08 PMQuote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 04:30:36 PMQuote from: MagicElliott on October 28, 2021, 04:10:35 PMQuote from: qjamesfloyd on October 28, 2021, 02:13:56 PMI am surprised to see Get Lucky doing so well.It’s when he began to turn a bit folky. Maybe people like that.What’s really interesting with the solo albums is that in my opinion, none of them set a definitive MK sound. All of the albums have a different feel (way more so than DS albums) in my opinion.Good, it's my No.1 MK album personally...I'm surprised it's doing so well too. There are some lovely songs on it, but too many skippers to be a favourite for me - Hard Shoulder, You Can't Beat The House and The Car Was The One. To be a favourite I have to like every song without reaching for the skip button! Oooh, not a skip button in sight when GL is on to be honest, love every song - this album is an exploration of everything MK! From Border Reiver to Piper it's just a pure work of genius.....It probably means more to me as my late father (who was not a music fan) in his last days found solace in tracks like Remembrance Day and Piper. He asked for Piper to be played at his funeral which we obliged. Dads coffin was taken into the Crematorium with Piper to the end playing....Very moving....That's fine! I like those songs too, it's just the ones I mentioned I'm not too keen on, especially "You Can't Beat The House". It's strange, because I really enjoy all of the blues songs on Privateering, especially "Today Is OK" but I have never liked "You Can't....." for some reason. You can't beat the house is ok, but not on par with today is ok! Certainly not skippable though....
Quite agree, good job we are all different indeed!! ps are you both well??
Quote from: Knopflerfan on October 28, 2021, 08:09:59 PMQuite agree, good job we are all different indeed!! ps are you both well??Yes, thank you, but mustn't speak too soon! Mr Val has just had his booster jab and I will have mine next week. Hope all is OK with you too.
