Jam Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I've not really listened to much Steely Dan but this song just blows me away. Does anyone have any tab for it (yes yes I can't read sheets yet..)? Any similar songs anyone can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Plenty! Anything off of 'Royal Scam' is great ('Don't Take Me Alive', 'Caves of Altamira' etc) and I personally love the first two albums ('Can't Buy A Thrill' & 'Countdown To Ecstacy'). 'Aja', 'Katy Lied' and 'Pretzel Logic' albums are very good too. I was never a big fan of their 'Gaucho' album or the more recent stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='Jam' post='996944' date='Oct 22 2010, 12:36 PM']I've not really listened to much Steely Dan but this song just blows me away. Does anyone have any tab for it (yes yes I can't read sheets yet..)? Any similar songs anyone can recommend?[/quote] Everything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='Jam' post='996944' date='Oct 22 2010, 12:36 PM']I've not really listened to much Steely Dan but this song just blows me away. Does anyone have any tab for it (yes yes I can't read sheets yet..)? Any similar songs anyone can recommend?[/quote] FYI, if you have an iTunes account there's a compilation of all of their classic albums called Citizen Steely Dan 1972-1980 for a ridiculously low price (less than £20 for six or seven albums IIRC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='996993' date='Oct 22 2010, 01:13 PM']FYI, if you have an iTunes account there's a compilation of all of their classic albums called Citizen Steely Dan 1972-1980 for a ridiculously low price (less than £20 for six or seven albums IIRC)[/quote] I'm going through that album now on spotify, thanks for the recommendation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 PM sent to Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) Their whole catalogue is sensational to my ears. Filled with vocal gems, clever lyrics, great tongue in cheek humour, wry observation, not to mention stonking grooves by some of the best players on earth over the last forty odd years. Glittering harmonies, achingly beautiful song form structures and harmonic progressions.... I could go on all day. Bathe in everything they've done, it can only infect you with goodness Intelligent and accessible at once, not often bedfellows in modern music. MODS, Somebody block my account will you, I am going to keep on and on and on and etc Edited October 22, 2010 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 They're the ultimate muso band. To be honest I don't care much, Chuck Rainey is one of my favourite bass players of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmig Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='risingson' post='997077' date='Oct 22 2010, 02:22 PM']They're the ultimate muso band. To be honest I don't care much, Chuck Rainey is one of my favourite bass players of all time.[/quote] The band that finally weaned me off Frank Zappa....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='jakesbass' post='997065' date='Oct 22 2010, 02:13 PM']Their whole catalogue is sensational to my ears. Filled with vocal gems, clever lyrics, great tongue in cheek humour, wry observation, not to mention stonking grooves by some of the best players on earth over the last forty odd years. Glittering harmonies, achingly beautiful song form structures and harmonic progressions.... I could go on all day. Bathe in everything they've done, it can only infect you with goodness Intelligent and accessible at once, not often bedfellows in modern music. MODS, Somebody block my account will you, I am going to keep on and on and on and etc[/quote] Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 The reason I started listening to them was through the super furry animals where they sampled just one line from showbiz kids and created a new song. (the man don't give a f***) I like how every studio I've been in the producers/engineers are always big steely dan fans. one studio even had a painting of them on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='996985' date='Oct 22 2010, 01:07 PM']Plenty! Anything off of 'Royal Scam' is great ('Don't Take Me Alive', 'Caves of Altamira' etc) and I personally love the first two albums ('Can't Buy A Thrill' & 'Countdown To Ecstacy'). 'Aja', 'Katy Lied' and 'Pretzel Logic' albums are very good too. I was never a big fan of their 'Gaucho' album or the more recent stuff...[/quote]Two Against Nature is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='steve-soar' post='997367' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:12 PM']Two Against Nature is superb.[/quote] The problem I have with Two Against Nature is the production. It's so ruthlessly clean, it makes my eyes water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='risingson' post='997382' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:23 PM']The problem I have with Two Against Nature is the production. It's so ruthlessly clean, it makes my eyes water.[/quote]I know what you mean. I was just glad to see a new Dan album after 18 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Surprised one of our resident SD "tribute band" bassists has not been along yet.........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='997403' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:42 PM']Surprised one of our resident SD "tribute band" bassists has not been along yet.........![/quote]Post 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Me? I'm not one for self promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Seriously, we've done 'Don't Take me Alive' since day one and it's stayed in the set for 13 years. For me it's the Larry Carlton guitar intro that's most memorable. I'd love to see another Steely Dan album with him on guitar. He was a massive part of their sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Everytime I see the name 'Steely Dan' I have the song 'Stuck in the Middle With You' in my head then I realise that's 'Stealers Wheel' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='997458' date='Oct 22 2010, 07:35 PM']Everytime I see the name 'Steely Dan' I have the song 'Stuck in the Middle With You' in my head then I realise that's 'Stealers Wheel'[/quote] And Steeleye Span. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 'Boston rag' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) There are some great stories about the Steely Dan recordings, especially the bass playing. When interviewed, Chuck Rainey complains of Donald Fagen taking credit for Rainey's bass parts, in order to impress a lady friend. The story of Rainey slapping the 'Peg' chorus with his back turned is legendary, as Becker and Fagen were totally against the then-overused slap bass style. Anthony Jackson asked to re-record entire parts, even though they were perfect. Listen to his playing on 'Glamour Profession'. To me, the best bass line is 'Kid Charlemagne', arguably Chuck Rainey's (he would probably agree) finest moment. Fagen's 'Nightfly' album contains probably the finest examples of the perfect bass parts for the song, and features the world's finest players. Saying that, I reckon Tom Barney's line on 'Gaslighting Abbie' is still one of the best and most challenging lines you will ever hear. Edited October 22, 2010 by Pete Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 [quote name='steve-soar' post='997409' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:45 PM']Post 10.[/quote] Indeed, was distracted by the new avatar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='997457' date='Oct 22 2010, 07:34 PM']Seriously, we've done 'Don't Take me Alive' since day one and it's stayed in the set for 13 years. For me it's the Larry Carlton guitar intro that's most memorable. I'd love to see another Steely Dan album with him on guitar. He was a massive part of their sound.[/quote] +1 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='997458' date='Oct 22 2010, 07:35 PM']Everytime I see the name 'Steely Dan' I have the song 'Stuck in the Middle With You' in my head then I realise that's 'Stealers Wheel'[/quote] [quote name='Pete Academy' post='997463' date='Oct 22 2010, 07:42 PM']And Steeleye Span.[/quote] I'll very likely be playing 'Stuck in the Middle With You' at my gig tonight and will think of that Steely-eyed Wheelspan Dan when I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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