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standin

12-17-2009, 07:21 PM

Tommy is one of the most influential pieces of music history in my life that I never heard in its entirety.
From picking up the album off my brother dresser when barely old enough to read, only to have him take it from my hands saying, “That’s not for me.” To looking for it and other music hidden in my brother’s room in a house where "worldly" music was frowned upon at best and finding the albums with the "apple" on them in-between his mattresses.
This rock opera always held a mystery for me. Having Pink Floyd's "The Wall" as the rock opera that I knew, I must say Pink Floyd’s “The Wall’ is great I can almost feel the rise and fall of a megalomaniac demagogue superstar falling out of control. In addition, “Jesus Christ Superstar” shines as a brilliant example of modern story telling through music. I often wondered why there was not dynamic work that told a story fully developed. Pieces that are like audio books, which the music is an ingrained part of the painting the story. A story that can stand-alone but is also enhanced by the visuals.

I have not watched it yet. I am going to do that now.

Hulu - Tommy - Watch the full feature film now. (http://www.hulu.com/watch/113332/tommy)

I didn't know it could not be embedded. Still worth a watch maybe.

standin

12-17-2009, 10:03 PM

Wow. Glad I saw it. Not sure what I think of it,...
for sure, at least yet.
I will listen to it a few more time without watching it. It wasn't quite what I was expecting,
but then again, I am not sure what I was expecting. I had no idea what "Tommy" the opera was about prior to watching it. Even with the cartoonishness (or flatness or 2d .. I am not sure what to call it) it was rich with intrigue. What is it about rock operas and cartooning?

Va Beach VH Fan

12-17-2009, 10:38 PM

I first watched it when I was pretty little, didn't know what the hell was going on....

VanHalener

12-17-2009, 11:18 PM

Tommy is one hell of a phucked up story with some good tunes.
One of my favorites from The Who
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standin

12-17-2009, 11:20 PM

It is rated PG.
But, I think had they really gave it the content it would have and should have been rated R at least.
Ramstien has spoiled me. I expect realistic content. Don't fake it for the PG. Either it is adult content or not.
If it is don't fake it to take the child dollar. :annoyed:

standin

12-17-2009, 11:24 PM

One of my favorites from The Who
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I don't know why I confuse Peter Frampton with this movie. That guy is not Peter Frampton.
Thanks for the vid. I am outta thanks buttons.

kwame k

12-18-2009, 12:00 AM

Strange it won't embed.

Diamondjimi

12-18-2009, 12:20 AM

I've recently been playing the hell out of the Tommy album. What a fookin brilliant piece of work. I prefer to listen to the album over watching the movie, any day.

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Quadrophenia is another gem. Brilliant from start to finish.

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standin

12-18-2009, 12:59 AM

I am confused~
Is that guy Peter or not?
I know Mr. Townsend, but not Mr. Frampton
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Coyote

12-18-2009, 02:30 AM

Not as good as "Pommy"... :D

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Mr Badguy

12-18-2009, 08:28 AM

I prefer the film soundtrack to the album.

Throduction is very flat on the original and the synths on the soundtrack give it some real pomp.

Shaun Ponsonby

12-18-2009, 08:57 AM

I prefer Quadrophenia myself.

Diamondjimi

12-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Terry

12-18-2009, 07:16 PM

I prefer the film soundtrack to the album.

Throduction is very flat on the original and the synths on the soundtrack give it some real pomp.

The original does really sound quite thin and underwhelming in terms of production at times.

First time I was really aware of it was when it came out on CD; had listened to it as a kid a ton on vinyl, and it sounded better on vinyl with everything bleeding together.

The early Beatles albums are the same way for me.

Jack68

12-23-2009, 03:15 PM

I prefer the film soundtrack to the album.

Throduction is very flat on the original and the synths on the soundtrack give it some real pomp.

Right on brother.Im free on the soundtrack blows away the original as does listening to you.

binnie

12-23-2009, 03:21 PM

The soundtrack is one of the first pieces of music I ever fell in love with when I first heard it. I was about 8 - my parents must have been a little uncomfortable at me walking round the house singing along with Uncle Ernie :D

rocknrolldork

12-24-2009, 12:33 AM

I love the Tommy album!!!!!!!!

My side project Album Cover played it as the first album we ever covered. Here is a recording of the first time we played it live.

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It's a little rough, but the shows got better as they went along. This is the only one that I have on this computer. I can post a better played and sounding show this weekend if anyone wants it.

GAR

12-24-2009, 01:44 AM

Mr Badguy

12-24-2009, 08:33 AM

Paul Nicholas is such a smarmy, luvvie style theatre actor.

However, kudos to him for playing Cousin Kevin.

He plays the part and sings it so good, I can`t imagine anyone else doing it so well.