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maruchan
Profile Joined June 2011
31 Posts
October 12 2011 07:04 GMT
#81
I wouldn't say the greatest, but by far the most underrated musician I've heard: Soulostar.

He makes chill, Epik High/Nujabes-inspired beats. Some of his work is truly inspirational.



Frazzlehoon
Profile Joined July 2008
United States3455 Posts
October 12 2011 07:04 GMT
#82
PORTER ROBINSON.
Surrealistic
Profile Joined September 2009
311 Posts
October 12 2011 07:06 GMT
#83
Django Reinhardt or Van Morrison, while great musicians, aren't improvisers. It's like John Fahey, a lot of people tend to think their works are improvisations but it's all composed.

On October 12 2011 15:58 geez wrote:
lyrics are easily the best that I've ever heard.


"Move white girls like theres coke up my ass crack
Move black girls coz, man, fuck it, I’ll do either
I love pussy, I love bitches, man I should be running PETA"

Gonna close this tab before I barf.
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
October 12 2011 07:07 GMT
#84
Best? SNSD ez.

Most talented? Between the Buried and Me.

Yes I listen to both.
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
Treadmill
Profile Joined July 2010
Canada2833 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:20:49
October 12 2011 07:10 GMT
#85
Mark Knopfler. 100%. Got to see him live once and it was the best show I've ever seen (and I've seen some good shows too). I have found maybe 2 people ever who agree with me on this one so w/e.
On October 12 2011 16:06 Surrealistic wrote:
Django Reinhardt or Van Morrison, while great musicians, aren't improvisers. It's like John Fahey, a lot of people tend to think their works are improvisations but it's all composed.

Did not know this. Van Morrison I have no problem believeing this about but - Django Reinhardt? No improvisation? Even in the Paris Hot Club period? 'Cause Stephane Grappelli was definitely an improviser.

Edit: from wikipedia:
Reinhardt's problems were compounded by the fact that the Nazis also officially disapproved of jazz. Reinhardt became interested in other musical directions, attempting to write a Mass for the Gypsies and Symphony (since he could not write music, he would perform improvisations to be notated by an assistant). His modernist piece Rhythm Futur was intended to be acceptably unjazzlike.

Maybe that's what you're thinking of. I'm pretty sure Django was an improviser.
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
October 12 2011 07:12 GMT
#86
Solo musician?

Kina Grannis

Her voice... GG



if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
hiREvel
Profile Joined June 2011
United States80 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:15:41
October 12 2011 07:13 GMT
#87
CSN!!! Harmony at it's finest IMO.
edit: oops didn't realize its a solo musician, in that case, neil young :D
saocyn
Profile Joined July 2011
United States937 Posts
October 12 2011 07:13 GMT
#88
On October 12 2011 16:03 Swede wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 12 2011 15:37 Steemer wrote:
On October 12 2011 15:36 Swede wrote:
It's not best band you've ever heard. It's the best musician. It's in the title...



if you could only choose 1 artist/band in the world you could listen to for the rest of your life, who would it be?



Try reading past the title next time.


Ha. I did read past the title too. Guess I was too excited to post a musician. Shame on me.

Pity, though. Individual musicians would have made this thread at least somewhat unique. There's a gazillion of these for bands.


ha yeah i definitely should have thought of that when i made it
it would be really unique to see just 1 artist.
none the less the fact i make people choose only 1 for their whole lives still keeps it interesting, you see nothing but quality music in this thread AND i believe it's a great intro for others to get out of their box and into different genres. there is bit more leverage into giving other music a try when someone can say, this is the only person i chose over everyone else so there's definitely some reason as to why they're good or why you should give them a chance.
none the less that shouldn't stop you from posting your 1 musician/ artist instead of a band.
saocyn
Profile Joined July 2011
United States937 Posts
October 12 2011 07:15 GMT
#89
On October 12 2011 16:10 Treadmill wrote:
Mark Knopfler. 100%. Got to see him live once and it was the best show I've ever seen (and I've seen some good shows too). I have found maybe 2 people ever who agree with me on this one so w/e.


definitely doesn't exclude you. i would give your music a try if you whole heartedly believed he was the best you've heard. i've been there where i've felt no one understood my music or would even give it a chance so i know how that feels.
broz0rs
Profile Joined July 2008
United States2294 Posts
October 12 2011 07:15 GMT
#90
If I were to choose one musician, I'd pick a classical pianist by the name of Gyorgy Cziffra. Unbelievable technique, phrasing, and improvisation. Here's a godly improvisation of the William Tell overture:



lol at the Youtube comments. Never seen a unanimous HOLY SHIT piano video than this one.
Neurosis
Profile Joined October 2010
United States893 Posts
October 12 2011 07:22 GMT
#91
On October 12 2011 14:48 Alerosin wrote:
Obviously Thom Yorke from Radiohead His raw talent, combined with incredible intelligence and passion make him the best artist ever.

You've got to love Radiohead's nerdyness, too



+1

Also +1 to Godspeed You Black Emperor as well. I couldn't pick just one artist or band, maybe from each genre of music. But that isn't the point of this thread.
saocyn
Profile Joined July 2011
United States937 Posts
October 12 2011 07:25 GMT
#92
On October 12 2011 16:22 Neurosis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 12 2011 14:48 Alerosin wrote:
Obviously Thom Yorke from Radiohead His raw talent, combined with incredible intelligence and passion make him the best artist ever.

You've got to love Radiohead's nerdyness, too



+1

Also +1 to Godspeed You Black Emperor as well. I couldn't pick just one artist or band, maybe from each genre of music. But that isn't the point of this thread.


yeah i was about to change it but, this is interesting the way it's going making people rank 1 over all other genres. i'll definitely make a separate thread later on when this one dies out about the best 1 in each of their favorite genres cause i have alot of other artist i feel are definitely the best in their own genre and need mentioning!
GranDim
Profile Blog Joined November 2003
Canada1214 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:35:52
October 12 2011 07:34 GMT
#93
On October 12 2011 14:30 Wineandbread wrote:
Pretty difficult for me to decide, but I think I'd have to pick Nujabes. Such a fucking legend, and I never tire of his work.

Among some of my favorites:
+ Show Spoiler +








Thank you so much for remaining of Nujabes, how did he ever get off my playlist. Sad to hear he's dead.

To add to the the thread, Jon Schmidt deserve a mention for his innovative piano style.





Isolater
Profile Joined February 2011
United States18 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:37:55
October 12 2011 07:36 GMT
#94
Childish Gambino

Not Going Back

Silidons
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States2813 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:40:54
October 12 2011 07:40 GMT
#95
For me, it has to be Devin Townsend. He has so much fucking talent it's disgusting, the things he can do with his voice and his guitar is nothing short of godly. Whatever sound you like, that man can put out. From heavy metal to kick back relaxing watching the scenery type of music, he does it all. I would like anyone who enjoys good music to please at least try out some Devy.

Not only is his music great, but his songs have very very deep meaning, that I'm sure a lot of you could relate to. Some of it is literally amazing...

His songs have literally changed my life in many ways as he's completely shown me a different perspective on how to view things.

One of the best things, is that he is a completely down to earth man.

I am going to post videos some videos displaying his talent

Short Demonstration
+ Show Spoiler +


My favorite song (was done yrs before switchfoot used the same riff) Abs amazing song, I relate to it so much it's disgusting
+ Show Spoiler +


Relaxing
+ Show Spoiler +


Relaxing
+ Show Spoiler +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBp6n06cMeI]


Alt Metal (Not sure what genre to put this album to really)
+ Show Spoiler +


Just Epic
+ Show Spoiler +


"Rock" (Vocal begin @2:10 but please listen to the before part to set the mood)
+ Show Spoiler +


Metal
+ Show Spoiler +


He also has a heavy metal banned "Strapping Young Lad" or SYL for short.

A very close second would be Eyedea & Abilities for me.
"God fights on the side with the best artillery." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Jerome
Profile Joined February 2011
25 Posts
October 12 2011 07:41 GMT
#96
No love for Bobby Mcferrin? TL'ers, you let me down all the time. Bobby Mcferrin plays the human. It is beautiful

Bobby Mcferrin clip



More Bobby Mcferrin
saocyn
Profile Joined July 2011
United States937 Posts
October 12 2011 07:41 GMT
#97
On October 12 2011 16:36 Isolater wrote:
Childish Gambino

Not Going Back

http://youtu.be/tg3jPdSuRIE


someone else posted this artist earlier but the first song was about crack in a girl's ass lol, none the less regarding of content, he has great flow. crisp and clear in delivery, reminds me of a explicit lupe that's a bit clearer.
Kar98
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia924 Posts
October 12 2011 07:45 GMT
#98
Odd thread :/
Dark Tranquility or In Flames for me, can't choose a favourite song because it depends what mood I'm in
hugedong
Profile Joined June 2010
United States510 Posts
October 12 2011 07:48 GMT
#99


so much soul
Neurosis
Profile Joined October 2010
United States893 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-12 07:56:01
October 12 2011 07:50 GMT
#100
On October 12 2011 16:45 Kar98 wrote:
Odd thread :/
Dark Tranquility or In Flames for me, can't choose a favourite song because it depends what mood I'm in


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