Dad3353 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) I don't remember having seen such a topic here (I could be wrong...); how about the same 'rules' as the R4 programme (courtesy of Roy Plomley...)..? Eight tracks (whole albums count for however many tracks they have, up to a maximum of eight...). Any artist, any period. One book (other than Shakespeare or a bible; they're already there...), and one 'luxury' item, as long as it doesn't allow the breaching of the isolation of the island (so no escape boats, or CB radios etc...). No need for a uber-long discourse on the choices, but a line or two could be nice. Any takers..? I suppose I'd better offer up my selection, so... Coming Back To Me (from 'Surrealistic Pillow', Jefferson Airplane...) pure sentimental thoughts on some now lost to me. Who Knows Where The Time Goes (from 'UnHalfBricking', Fairport Convention...) for the lovely voice of Sandy Denny. Blues For Allah (from 'Blues For Allah', Grateful Dead...) thought-provoking, meditative. Hortz Fur Dëhn Štekëhn Ẁešt (from 'Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh', Magma...) to frighten away any predatory animals. Raga Manj Khamaj (from 'Concerto For Sitar & Orchestra', Ravi Shankar...) for peace and joy. Hejira (from 'Hejia', Joni Mitchell...) to remind me of all the other Joni Mitchell tracks I'd have brought along, if it weren't for the 'rules'. Why Don't You Try Me (from 'Borderline, Ry Cooder...) Just wishful thinking on my part. Symphony N° 9 (Schubert...) which would be the one I'd have to save if a wave swept all the others away for ever. I'd cry, though. A book..? Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid, in English, please. I've read it, several times, in its original English and the excellent French translation; on a desert island or not I still keep re-reading it and understanding (or imagining I understand...) more each time. A luxury..? A set of drums. My own Camco set if possible, or a darned good e-kit (and its power source etc...) if not. I suspect a set of acoustic drums would be more in the spirit of the thing, though, so I'll settle on the Camco. There, that's me set up for a while, hoping that there's fresh water, and packets of seeds get washed up occasionally so that I may grow radishes, tomatoes, maybe even lentils and beans if the island geography supports primitive culture. I won't be on there long, though; I'm now 72, so I've had my three score years and ten. Maybe enough time for a crop or two, with luck. Edited November 23, 2022 by Dad3353 Corrected for spelling. (D'Oh..!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 The only song I know I'd take to a desert island would be Marvin Gaye's Heard It On The Grapevine. The rest come and go, depending on my mood, but that one remains on the list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Always thought it was a dumb concept, exposure to any music or literature for that long would render them meaningless. I guess the bible and the shakespeare would make decent kindling. Luxury item: a phone/iPod loaded with my entire music collection, a power source and 1980's era Kate Bush, am I doing this right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, WinterMute said: Always thought it was a dumb concept, exposure to any music or literature for that long would render them meaningless. I guess the bible and the shakespeare would make decent kindling. Luxury item: a phone/iPod loaded with my entire music collection, a power source and 1980's era Kate Bush, am I doing this right? I'm afraid Kate Bush is already on my island. Sorry. 🙂 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Discs. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 A group of my friends actually did this a few years ago. Having had a look only one of my choices has changed since then: Songs in order of their release date: "Seven Seas Of Rye" Queen "Being Boiled" (Travelogue version) The Human League "Stepin' Out" Joe Jackson "Doot-Doot" Freur "New Wave Jacket (Reform)" Polysics "World's End Supernova" Kuruli "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" The Postal Service "Kill The Lights" The Birthday Massacre Book would either be "Jitterbug Perfume" by Tom Robbins or "Fool On The Hill" by Matt Ruff, most likely the latter. And my luxury item would be a Mac loaded with a copy of Logic (and of course some means of powering it) so I could compose some new music to go with my listening choices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1. Wonderous Stories - Yes (Going for the One). First 'proper' rock song/band I got into as a kid. Buying the Yesshows album got me started on my musical 'career' so it will always bring back memories of those early days. 2. Garden of Paradise - Steve Hillage (Rainbow Dome Musick). A great chill-out piece and takes me back to the summer of 86, that glorious pause between college and work when everything is possible. 3. Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd (Pulse). I was at the gig they recorded for Pulse. This was the first song I sang in a band, and when the audience joined me for the chorus the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. 4. Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel (Any live version). This is a song that never fails to pick me up out of a bad mood. And the pace is just right for walking, so I'd have it blaring as I explored my island, looking for Kate Bush. 😀 5. Golden Air - Sun's Signature. A new one that has rapidly grown on me. A song for watching the sun rise over the endless ocean. 6. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley (Exodus). I climbed Kilimanjaro in 2014 and this was in my head during the final night ascent to the crater rim. I slowed the tempo to fit the relentless plodding pace and kept telling myself every little thing gonna be alright. And it was. 7. Ride of the Valkyries - Wagner. Because on the days when I'm angry at being marooned on my island, I need a soundtrack to be angry to. 8. I'll Find My Way Home - Jon and Vangelis (Friends of Mr Cairo). Apart from the obvious message of the title, this was the song I used to listen to before my 'A' level exams. The one I'd rescue from the waves - probably Wonderous Stories for the specific memories. Book - Lord of the Rings. Plenty to get into there. Luxury - a camera that uses the same power source as the device that plays my discs. Failing that, pen and paper to record my diary. I keep a record of all my treks and travels. Most of my musical choices are songs that generate strong, pleasant memories. I guess that would go some way to keeping me going during my isolation. That and my search for Kate. 😀 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 You'd have to have a bit of everything.... Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys Sunk in the Funk - Jamaaladeen Tacuma (Dreamscape version) Italian Concerto - Jacques Loussier (off Play Bach) Physical Love - Bootsy's Rubber Band You Don't Love Me Dub - Dawn Penn Violent and Funky - Infectious Grooves Autobahn - Kraftwerk Get up offa that thing - James Brown and I'd save the Jamaaladeen Tacuma disc - it's jazz, funk, rock and oddness all in one. Book would be Rockclimbs in Snowdonia by Paul Williams. and luxury would be either be full home studio including bass or a never ending barrel of Butty Bach! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) It's impossible to limit to just 8 so here are the first ones that come to mind... Nimrod - Elgar Last Plane Out - Toy Matinee Love's The Jailer - Lake Take Me Away (Together As One) - Paul Stanley (I've Been) Searchin' So Long - Chicago Girl Can't Help It - Journey Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell My Old School - Steely Dan Book - A photo album of my loved ones Luxury item - A comfy bed Edited November 23, 2022 by cetera grammar 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Steve Browning said: I'm afraid Kate Bush is already on my island. Sorry. 🙂 As your luxury item? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Count Bassy said: As your luxury item? Imaginary, I suspect :-(. For the purposes of DID (with a 'c' - naughty old grammar police) she would be my luxury item. She could be my only item. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 OK, OK, I got the title spelling wrong. Mea culpa; now corrected, and thanks for the info. Now, on with the fun... 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I always thought it's a difficult job to chose. There are songs I love because they stand alone to me as great pieces of music. Then there are songs that I dont feel are great, but they were in my head at important or emotional times in my life, so they trigger good vibes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsto Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 IIRC, when Alex Lifeson of Rush was on the Canadian equivalent his luxury item was "a small city". I imagine it wasn't allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Au Fond du Temple Saint - (The Friendship Duet from the Pearl Fishers) Bizet Like a Rolling Stone - Live version by Jimi Hendrix You Only Live Once - The Strokes Welcome to The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance Soul To Squeeze - Red Hot Chillies Rockit - Herbie Hancock Forbidden Colours - David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto Since I've Been Loving You - Led Zep Book - Crime and Punishment (I've read it before but it would keep me going for a while. and by the time I finished it would probably have forgotten the beginning which isn't difficult because not much happens but it's beautifully written). Luxury item a never ending bottle of cold Viognier (assuming its a hot desert island). Can I also have a lighter so I can burn the Shakespeare which I detest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Sleepwalk - Santo and Johnny Neon Knights - Sabbath Cum on feel the Noize - Slade Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky The Future - Leonard Cohen Silver Springs - Fleetwood Mac I only have eyes for you- Art Garfunkel Run like Hell - Pink Floyd Luxury item - Rachel Riley Book - Red Storm Rising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel Time Stand Still - Rush Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson The Rain Song - Zeppelin Glittering Prize - Simple Minds Belief - John Mayer Kid Charlemagne - Steely Dan Red Rain - Peter Gabriel Book - World According To Garp - John Irving Luxury Item - My Simon & Patrick Rosewood Pro 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 OK, going to do this off the top of my head, as, like many others, it will change on an hourly basis: Mozart Grand Mass in Cm Donna Summer McArthur Park Duke Ellington Take the A Train Working Week Inner City Blues Bob Marley No Woman No Cry Dust Springfield Just a Little Loving Ray Charles Georgia on my Mind Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man Book is a tough one, as I've only ever re-read one book. I'll go for Khaled Hosseini A Thousand Splendid Suns Luxury item a camera. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) A good shotgun in case some fools might think they would be welcome is more than enough to listen to the nature with my wife, and our cats or pets of the moment. Yes, I do hate human beings. Edited November 24, 2022 by Hellzero Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Right Said Fred - Bernard Cribbins. An acute observation on human progress. Book: Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 my tastes are rather narrow, it's tricky keeping it down to 8 That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly I'm a Man - Spencer Davis And Your Bird Can Sing - The Beatles All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix Street Fighting Man - Rolling Stones Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Black Sabbath Chasing the Night - The Ramones Safe European Home - The Clash Not a big reader, so a book of sudoku puzzles Luxury item would be a pub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Discs (Ask me next week, it'll be a different list. Although nos.1 and 5 are permanent fixtures in My Top Ten.) Shipbuilding, Robert Wyatt Mood Swings, Mike Stern. One of Jaco’s last recordings, playing along with it would be a challenge that would keep me occupied for quite a while. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, Dream Theater. 42 minutes of proggy excess. The Essential, from Mark King’s solo album Influences. Nimrod, from Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Jupiter, from Holst’s Planets Suite. Awaken, Yes – the live House Of Yes version. 43, Level 42 – ideally a live bootleg with the big percussion break. Choosing just one to flee with would be incredibly difficult. I’d have to make a tough last-minute choice, probably between nos.3 & 4. Book A Painted House, John Grisham. His best book by a country mile, and not a lawyer in sight. I’d absolutely love the Shakespeare, but you can keep the bible. Can I have a philosophical tome instead? Luxury I suppose a bass is a bit obvious my Tanglewood ABG would be perfect, and if I can have a few spare sets of Elixirs too that’d be great. Edited November 28, 2022 by Rich 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Rich said: ‘Awaken’, Yes – the live ‘House Of Yes’ version. It was no. 9 on my list and may well have made it to the list on another day. As an aside, have you heard the 'Todmobile/Jon Anderson' version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I reckon you’d have to chose really old 78 rpm records as they’ll be no electricity and your only hope of playing discs will be on a wind up gramophone.🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: I reckon you’d have to chose really old 78 rpm records as they’ll be no electricity and your only hope of playing discs will be on a wind up gramophone.🤣 Welcome to the 21st Century ... Edited November 26, 2022 by Dad3353 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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