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Thread started 10/03/12 1:23pm

funkaholic1972

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You, a deserted island and only one artist's discography. Who would you pick?

Obviously this sucks badly, but you can only pick the work of ONE artist. This person could be a member of different bands, you'd be able to have all the music that this person has contributed to.

Who would it be? And why?

For me it would be Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan fame). His music is so different, rich and arranged into perfection that I couldn't think of any other artist whose work I would prefer.

Only Prince would come close. Prince's music has got more energy, but isn't as complex and rewarding as Fagen's music. So Fagen wins in the end for me!

RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time...
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Reply #1 posted 10/03/12 1:25pm

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I would probably take Stevie Wonder or Prince.

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Reply #2 posted 10/03/12 1:29pm

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daPrettyman said:

I would probably take Stevie Wonder or Prince.

Stevie, nice one!

I was just thinking Miles Davis would also make for an entertaining deserted island experience...

RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time...
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Reply #3 posted 10/03/12 1:48pm

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daPrettyman said:

I would probably take Stevie Wonder or Prince.

I picked them too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want everybody 2 make it in2 PARADISE!!!!!!!
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Reply #4 posted 10/03/12 1:55pm

LiLi1992

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The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Scorpions .... my absolute triad ... uh, I can not decide. hmmm
although perhaps it would be something relaxing.

may not be absolutely favorite, but that simply is not able to get bored once. Collection Enigma possible. smile

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Reply #5 posted 10/03/12 1:58pm

Azz

Prince, because his music is diverse

I couldnt bare to take an artist who just follows the same forumla for every song....

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Reply #6 posted 10/03/12 3:03pm

daPrettyman

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funkaholic1972 said:

daPrettyman said:

I would probably take Stevie Wonder or Prince.

Stevie, nice one!

I was just thinking Miles Davis would also make for an entertaining deserted island experience...

That's a nice catalog also. For me, I would have to have more vocal performances. At least with Stevie or Prince, you get a balance between instrumentals, ballads, hard pop/rock and funk. Not to mention they both have done quite a bit of work with female singers that I enjoy.

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Reply #7 posted 10/03/12 3:09pm

aardvark15

James Brown. He's made so much music I'd never get bored

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Reply #8 posted 10/03/12 3:11pm

sexton

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funkaholic1972 said:

This person could be a member of different bands, you'd be able to have all the music that this person has contributed to.

So if I chose the Beatles, I can also keep all the solo albums by John Lennon, George Harrison, Wings, etc.? That's a big discography. hmmm

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Reply #9 posted 10/03/12 3:15pm

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sexton said:

funkaholic1972 said:

This person could be a member of different bands, you'd be able to have all the music that this person has contributed to.

So if I chose the Beatles, I can also keep all the solo albums by John Lennon, George Harrison, Wings, etc.? That's a big discography. hmmm

I think they're saying that if you picked John Lennon for example, you'd have all the work he did with the Beatles and his solo work.

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Reply #10 posted 10/03/12 3:22pm

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aardvark15 said:

sexton said:

So if I chose the Beatles, I can also keep all the solo albums by John Lennon, George Harrison, Wings, etc.? That's a big discography. hmmm

I think they're saying that if you picked John Lennon for example, you'd have all the work he did with the Beatles and his solo work.

So no bands, just one single performer. I'll have to think about that.

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Reply #11 posted 10/03/12 3:25pm

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aardvark15 said:

sexton said:

So if I chose the Beatles, I can also keep all the solo albums by John Lennon, George Harrison, Wings, etc.? That's a big discography. hmmm

I think they're saying that if you picked John Lennon for example, you'd have all the work he did with the Beatles and his solo work.

Well that could mean you can pick a session musician/singer (like Billy Preston, Herbie Hancock, or The Waters siblings) and have all the records he or she played/sang on. razz

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Reply #12 posted 10/03/12 3:40pm

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D'angelo

"Lack of home training crosses all boundaries."
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Reply #13 posted 10/03/12 3:54pm

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Stevie or Prince.

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Reply #14 posted 10/03/12 4:00pm

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Miles Davis

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Reply #15 posted 10/03/12 4:30pm

SynthiaRose

Prince -- albums from 1978 through 2000 only.

EVERYTHING AFTER 2000 WOULD BE TOSSED IN THE OCEAN.

Why?

I love classic Prince themes, philosophies and ideologies: freedom, rebellion against the mainstream, sex as a transport, sex as religion, love as redeeming.

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Reply #16 posted 10/03/12 4:33pm

Graycap23

1. Prince

2. PFunk

3. Ohio Players

4. Mint Condition

5. James Brown

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Reply #17 posted 10/03/12 4:36pm

SynthiaRose

Graycap23 said:

1. Prince

2. PFunk

3. Ohio Players

4. Mint Condition

5. James Brown

Cheater!

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Reply #18 posted 10/03/12 5:22pm

lastdecember

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a-ha


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Reply #19 posted 10/03/12 5:28pm

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MJ. No question.

"You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup...Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." - Bruce Lee
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Reply #20 posted 10/03/12 5:35pm

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WaterInYourBath said:

MJ. No question.

Yep that is the music from pretty much every era of my life. I'd do just fine with that - especially with all the upcoming re-releases included. smile

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Reply #21 posted 10/03/12 5:58pm

mjscarousal

easy..... MJ.

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Reply #22 posted 10/03/12 6:14pm

mrjun18

Good question. Either Luther, Stevie or Marvin. I can't pick!

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Reply #23 posted 10/03/12 6:20pm

duccichucka

M M

O O

Z N

A K

R

T

It's a toss up.

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Reply #24 posted 10/03/12 6:20pm

purpleshadow

Prince.. he's made so much music to listen to...

It would be important to have additional music if I were on an island alone..

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Reply #25 posted 10/03/12 6:21pm

duccichucka

lastdecember said:

a-ha

Awesome. We can always expect that from you, dude.

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Reply #26 posted 10/03/12 6:23pm

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WaterInYourBath said:

MJ. No question.

hmmm

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Reply #27 posted 10/03/12 6:27pm

duccichucka

Azz said:Prince, because his music is diverse

Actually, I disagree. Prince's music isn't diverse: his music is so Prince-y that

his diversity, e.g. "Bambi," "Money Don't Matter," "Call My Name," and "She's

Always In My Hair," are different genres of music, but still retain that Prince-y-

ness (e.g. Linn Drums, vocal arrangement, quirkyness, great vocal melody, etc).

His genres are different but his "MUSIC" isn't. I guess I am being too nuanced

here, but I hear what you're saying, Azz.

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Reply #28 posted 10/03/12 6:53pm

Cinny

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James Brown

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Reply #29 posted 10/03/12 6:54pm

Cinny

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aardvark15 said:

James Brown. He's made so much music I'd never get bored

highfive

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