I got to see Hugh Masakela at the tiny Sellersville theater in PA in 2014 - absolutely mind-blowing performance from Hugh and that incredible band! He was about 75 years old and absolutely gave his all (singing, blowin the horns, dancing, carousing) for 3 hours. I´ll never forget it...
I know some will disagree - my opinion only, but don't all their songs sound the same? It seems the drummer only knows one beat... Nothing against anyone who likes/loves it - have fun...
Funny thing just happened - about 20 minutes ago the Waterboys flashed through my mind, and I checked the interweb. Freiburg, Germany (2 hours from home), 25 July, 2023. Bought tickets for me and my sweetie... 20 minutes later, "Still a Freak" rocks out on RP! Sometimes the universe is just synched up!
Featuring Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer Masaru Higasa and Vocalist Pepper Proud has often been described as timeless and unmistakable, offering a balanced synergy of both the masculine and feminine expression. Their melodious soundscapes showcase instruments from all over the world. Inspired by the Majesty of Nature their musings encompass the listener with driving and revitalizing organic rhythms, transcendent electronic production, warm soothing female vocals and heartened lyricism.
Their intention is to create a bridge between Nature and Humankind, an expansive experience that encourages growth and graceful passage for the hearts and minds of their listeners.
The name YAIMA emerges from two sources one from the Mapudungun language meaning "that which water runs through” and the other from the culturally preserved Yaeyama District of Okinawa Japan- Over the last 5 years YAIMAs music has been reaching the ears and hearts of listeners from all around the world.
As a young teen I won tickets to their concert in Greensboro, NC on the local FM station, WQDR. Incredibly exciting, but my parents wouldn't let me go. They put their foot down, and while sometimes I could convince them to let me drive an hour and 1/2 west to see a concert, this was not one of those times. So I gave the tickets to my older boyfriend at the time. He took a friend of mine with him. When they came back, he was no longer my boyfriend. My young heart was shocked, wounded, and awakened. I quickly picked myself up and found another boyfriend. I kept on rocking out to ST and all the others of the day, but still feel a little sting when I hear them. All these years later. It's ok, all is fair in love and rock n roll.
Ouch! I felt the sting too, just from reading your story... Funny how these things stay with you all these years...
Not sure why they never "broke big" despite several hits. There was of course a joke around that the band was named after a porcelain urinal manufacturing company ...
Here in central Germany there´s a beer called "Grohe", which also happens to be the name of a well-known urinal manufacturer. There´s actually bar in my town where the urinals and the beer are both from Grohe! Oh, the cycle of life!
RIP Brother!
Not sure, but I think Bill is beyond rating...
OK! Thanks for letting us know!
Now, after a year, could we maybe hear some other Stick Figure songs please?
unclehud wrote:
WOW! In a GREAT way. (Although he so very obviously ripped off Pink Floyd for the song title.)
zigzag wrote:
Yes. Because prior to pink floyd the word 'animals' was seldom employed.
It´s remotely possible that unclehud was making a joke here...
And I believe in lust
I believe in promiscuity
And I believe in trust
I believe, I believe, I believe in love
The YAIMA Music Project
Featuring Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer Masaru Higasa and Vocalist Pepper Proud has often been described as timeless and unmistakable, offering a balanced synergy of both the masculine and feminine expression. Their melodious soundscapes showcase instruments from all over the world. Inspired by the Majesty of Nature their musings encompass the listener with driving and revitalizing organic rhythms, transcendent electronic production, warm soothing female vocals and heartened lyricism.
Their intention is to create a bridge between Nature and Humankind, an expansive experience that encourages growth and graceful passage for the hearts and minds of their listeners.
The name YAIMA emerges from two sources one from the Mapudungun language meaning "that which water runs through” and the other from the culturally preserved Yaeyama District of Okinawa Japan- Over the last 5 years YAIMAs music has been reaching the ears and hearts of listeners from all around the world.
Ouch! I felt the sting too, just from reading your story... Funny how these things stay with you all these years...
Not sure why they never "broke big" despite several hits. There was of course a joke around that the band was named after a porcelain urinal manufacturing company ...