Comments on: Everything in Time http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/ Country music. Seriously. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:32:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: cmw http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-923 cmw Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:16:27 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-923 Thanks, David. This is one of my favorite things I've written here, so I'm glad people are still discovering it. Thanks, David. This is one of my favorite things I’ve written here, so I’m glad people are still discovering it.

]]> By: David Jones http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-918 David Jones Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:13:46 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-918 Great blog! I know I'm writing this three months after it was written, but it really is a very thought provoking piece of work. And that's very poignant about the Randy CD. Strange how things turn out. Great blog! I know I’m writing this three months after it was written, but it really is a very thought provoking piece of work. And that’s very poignant about the Randy CD. Strange how things turn out.

]]> By: J.R. Journey http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-457 J.R. Journey Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:11:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-457 I love this blog ... a whole helluva lot. I love this blog … a whole helluva lot.

]]> By: countryuniverse http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-456 countryuniverse Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:37:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-456 Kevin's enthusiasm for Snider did get me to give him a try and I thoroughly enjoy him as a result. Ultimately, I think it's the suggestions that inspire me to give an artist a try, which does not always mean that I will end up liking what I'm trying, of course. Kevin’s enthusiasm for Snider did get me to give him a try and I thoroughly enjoy him as a result. Ultimately, I think it’s the suggestions that inspire me to give an artist a try, which does not always mean that I will end up liking what I’m trying, of course.

]]> By: cmw http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-455 cmw Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-455 Thanks for the kind words and thoughtful replies. This article has been in the works for a while and I finally just got so tired of looking at it that I hit Publish. Needless to say, it's nice to see it get such a warm reception right off the bat. I'm very much enjoying reading your responses, so keep 'em coming. Thanks for the kind words and thoughtful replies. This article has been in the works for a while and I finally just got so tired of looking at it that I hit Publish. Needless to say, it’s nice to see it get such a warm reception right off the bat. I’m very much enjoying reading your responses, so keep ‘em coming.

]]> By: Blake Boldt http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-454 Blake Boldt Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:40:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-454 Very nice. Very nice.

]]> By: Paul W Dennis http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-453 Paul W Dennis Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:47:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-453 Nice article. It can work in both directions, of course. Some comments Johhny Bush made at a show turned me onto Amber Digby, Cornell Hurd and Justin Trevino. On the other hand, I really discovered Jimmie Rodgers and Bob Wills through Merle Haggard, something for which I have been eternally grateful to the Hag <br/><br/>Then there are artists who just never will click for you. I love the ROSES IN THE SNOW and LIVE AT THE RYMAN albums, but other than that I have only a moderate interest in Emmylou Harris - I have bunches of her stuff but the two albums listed above are the only two I really listen to very much at all<br/><br/>Kevin at Country Universe is a big fan of Todd Snider but he is one artist I can't warm up to at all - ditto for Kim Richey, Lucinda Williams, Drive By Truckers and numerous others. <br/><br/>For almost any artist to grab me there has to be something about their voice that appeals to me which is why I am ambivalent about Emmylou - to me she is the perfect harmony singer, but not an especially compelling solo artist. Also, I must be able to hear the voclist without strain - nothing turns me off more quickly than a backing band that seesm hell-bent on drowning out the lead vocals, the primary problem with Shannon Brown's album <br/><br/>Ultimately, music remains a very personal experience. Either it will connect with you or it won't. And as much as I may extol the virtues of Jim Lauderdale as an singer and writer, his material either will resonate with you, or not. All I can do is to make you aware of his existance - the rest is up to you Nice article. It can work in both directions, of course. Some comments Johhny Bush made at a show turned me onto Amber Digby, Cornell Hurd and Justin Trevino. On the other hand, I really discovered Jimmie Rodgers and Bob Wills through Merle Haggard, something for which I have been eternally grateful to the Hag

Then there are artists who just never will click for you. I love the ROSES IN THE SNOW and LIVE AT THE RYMAN albums, but other than that I have only a moderate interest in Emmylou Harris – I have bunches of her stuff but the two albums listed above are the only two I really listen to very much at all

Kevin at Country Universe is a big fan of Todd Snider but he is one artist I can’t warm up to at all – ditto for Kim Richey, Lucinda Williams, Drive By Truckers and numerous others.

For almost any artist to grab me there has to be something about their voice that appeals to me which is why I am ambivalent about Emmylou – to me she is the perfect harmony singer, but not an especially compelling solo artist. Also, I must be able to hear the voclist without strain – nothing turns me off more quickly than a backing band that seesm hell-bent on drowning out the lead vocals, the primary problem with Shannon Brown’s album

Ultimately, music remains a very personal experience. Either it will connect with you or it won’t. And as much as I may extol the virtues of Jim Lauderdale as an singer and writer, his material either will resonate with you, or not. All I can do is to make you aware of his existance – the rest is up to you

]]> By: countryuniverse http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-452 countryuniverse Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-452 Oops, I meant "an Emmylou Harris disciple", not "a Emmylou Harris disciple." Oops, I meant “an Emmylou Harris disciple”, not “a Emmylou Harris disciple.”

]]> By: countryuniverse http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-451 countryuniverse Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:36:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-451 My thoughts exactly! Excellent post!!<br/><br/>I can think of two recent instances of music hitting me the right way when I had previously ignored or disliked it.<br/><br/>Emmylou Harris is probably my biggest conversion story. Because I knew she was an icon, I gave it my best and most honest effort to like her, but I just couldn't get it. When Kevin kept mentioning her on Country Universe, I was pretty much like "Okay, I know I should like her, but I don't." Then a friend sent me her Live At The Ryman CD because Jon Randall sings in her band and we both love Randall. I fell in love with the CD and thought of Kevin's enthusiasm and thought, "OKay, maybe I should just give her one more try." So, I took his Favorite Songs By Favorite Artists list and started from there. And I've been a Emmylou Harris disciple ever since, which hasn't even been a year yet, but it feels like forever.<br/><br/>I actually didn't like Jamey Johnson either. His "The Dollar" song really didn't do anything for me a few years ago when I heard it. However, people at The9513 kept talking him up and it worked. I gave him another chance and he clicked with me.<br/><br/>I have so many other examples too.<br/><br/>I'm guilty of doing the same thing--buying albums and not really even listening to them for awhile. Then I'll finally hear it one day and wonder why I hadn't ever connected to it before.<br/><br/>I still haven't connected with Dale Watson though. Maybe someday.:)<br/><br/>Again, great post. It his full of truths that we as bloggers must remember.<br/><br/>Hey, you're the one who turned me onto Robbie Fulks!<br/><br/>--Leeann<br/><br/>PS. As I think you already know, that Travis album is my favorite of his. My thoughts exactly! Excellent post!!

I can think of two recent instances of music hitting me the right way when I had previously ignored or disliked it.

Emmylou Harris is probably my biggest conversion story. Because I knew she was an icon, I gave it my best and most honest effort to like her, but I just couldn’t get it. When Kevin kept mentioning her on Country Universe, I was pretty much like “Okay, I know I should like her, but I don’t.” Then a friend sent me her Live At The Ryman CD because Jon Randall sings in her band and we both love Randall. I fell in love with the CD and thought of Kevin’s enthusiasm and thought, “OKay, maybe I should just give her one more try.” So, I took his Favorite Songs By Favorite Artists list and started from there. And I’ve been a Emmylou Harris disciple ever since, which hasn’t even been a year yet, but it feels like forever.

I actually didn’t like Jamey Johnson either. His “The Dollar” song really didn’t do anything for me a few years ago when I heard it. However, people at The9513 kept talking him up and it worked. I gave him another chance and he clicked with me.

I have so many other examples too.

I’m guilty of doing the same thing–buying albums and not really even listening to them for awhile. Then I’ll finally hear it one day and wonder why I hadn’t ever connected to it before.

I still haven’t connected with Dale Watson though. Maybe someday.:)

Again, great post. It his full of truths that we as bloggers must remember.

Hey, you’re the one who turned me onto Robbie Fulks!

–Leeann

PS. As I think you already know, that Travis album is my favorite of his.

]]> By: ccdixon http://www.countrycalifornia.com/everything-in-time/#comment-450 ccdixon Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:48:00 +0000 http://transfercountryca.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/everything-in-time/#comment-450 If you won't nominate this post for one of the best blog posts of 2008, I will. It's excellent pieces like this that demonstrate why Country California is a daily read for me (and I'm sure many others). I wish I had something more insightful to add, but instead I'll simply offer my appreciation and agreement. If you won’t nominate this post for one of the best blog posts of 2008, I will. It’s excellent pieces like this that demonstrate why Country California is a daily read for me (and I’m sure many others). I wish I had something more insightful to add, but instead I’ll simply offer my appreciation and agreement.

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