Time to pay some more respect to our roots (the first homage was here). I feel something profound should be said about how the blues closely relate to tragedy and how tragedy relates to deep-rooted and historical metaphysical (i.e. supernatural) views about freewill and determinism, but I think here is not the place. I will only say that I after reading Bernard Williams I am much more open to the idea that tragedy is a necessary, fundamental, absolute and even good part of reality. Grab these two gems (yes and yes) if this kind of talk interests you.
Back to the blues. Saw this documentary on a plane a while back and have been meaning to share. It Might Get Loud is a look into the styles and influences of Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page. Recommended!
Jack White in the film, talking about his favourite song: Son House - Grinnin' in your Face
Son House - Death Letter Blues
Son House - Father of Delta Blues (fileshare)
Another nice documentary on the blues centered around Eric Clapton's and his styles and influences is Martin Scorsese Presents Nothing but The Blues (in what looks like 5 parts).
And here are just some random jams.
Lightnin' Hopkins - Baby Please Don't Go
Willie Dixon - Weak Brain and Narrow Mind
Sam Cooke - Lost n' Lookin
Sam Cooke - Lost n' Lookin
Hochgeladen von Fonzdo. - Entdecke weitere Musik Videos.
Bonus: Newish house track that sampled Son House Grinnin' In Your Face.
Glimpse & Alex Jones - True Friends
Glimpse & Alex Jones - True Friends EP (rapidshare)
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