Jeff Buckley

[bokonon]

First off, excuse the crapness of the post! I'd just made a grand one detailing all I love about the guy. Then lost it in a copy/paste fiasco :(

It basically boiled down to me telling how I think he was one of the greatest musical talents of the 90's. And that live, he was amazing!

I also had this handy little list for newcomers to Jeff...

1- Lover, You Should've Come Over
2- Last Goodbye
3- Hallelujah (best Cohen cover ever!)
4- Morning Theft
5- Mojo Pin

What do you think of him?
What are your fave tracks?

[Hippie_Girl]

:) Yeah he is good... but I have come to the conclusion that I have to been in the mood to like him cos if I'm not I don't like him... same thing with Tim Buckley and Morrisey.


(I hate it when you write a long post and then loose it) :)

[Xiola]

i really don't like jeff at all

[Jim]

I just downloaded that BBC Documentary on Jeff Buckley... I shall watch it later..

Anyway... Back to the point... :rolleyes:

[Man_In_A_Shed]

i really don't like jeff at all


disgracefull, he is clearly a god!

The documentary is fantastic, worth getting your hands on...

[rory]

I think when he died he was 'very good' but still up and coming, had he not died so tragically I think you would have see the development of one of the greatest individual talents in many, many years. He didn't really find his musical feet until he hit early-mid twenties so had he developed further I believe we'd be talking about someone that 'everyone would adore' a la Kurt Cobain, and thats one hell of a comparison to make but in my opinion justified, as it stands the stuff he did was superb, its just a shame theres not enough of it, unfortunately, we'll never know what would have been.

[Xiola]

i really don't like jeff at all
:confused: LIES LIES LIES!!! I love Jeff! I think someone has been putting words in my mouth!:eek: :p

[hot30khz]

Grace....love it.

[hiddendoor]

Grace....love it.
Yep
I'll second that lovely album

[Spyder]

yeah jeff is pretty amazing

although the album they released after he died really cast a shadow over my admiration of him sketches for my sweetheart the drunk i believe its called...

if you really like jeff, then avoid this album it'll cast so much doubt over him as an artist

Grace is amazing, and powerful album, but the other album makes me just wanna slap him

Tim buckley is amazing, and i think partly more talented, although i shouldnt compare the two

[Beautiful_Day]

cant really say i like his music much...his voice is ok i spose.
dont know what all the fuss is about :confused:

[blueeyedson]

I beg to differJeff was a rare talent. I've heard practically everything that's been put out by him.
my fav songs would have to be:
lover, you should've come over
grace
mojo pin
dream brother
hallelujah
what will you say
moodswing whiskey [crazy shot of whiskey in about 0 to 60]
last goodbye
you & I
nightmares by the sea
yard of blonde girls
jewel box

and I love all the covers he does from Dylan, Hank Williams, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Leonard Cohen, Genesis, Van Morrison and all else

his father Tim was also such a rarity when it comes to talent and voice

[Xiola]

cant really say i like his music much...his voice is ok i spose.
dont know what all the fuss is about :confused:

Rich I want you to take that back...you are listening to him at the moment. Tell me that you don't love every moment of it?

[Beautiful_Day]

No no no no no!

Jeff 'Average' 'Mediocre' Buckley should be his official name :o

If it makes you feel better I do love Prince though :p

[Dandelion_Blood]

i love jeff buckley.. his voice, his music.. full of passion... he's funny too. he was a beautifully soulful musican and was so creative... he was so in touch with his music...

i love him i love him... - not just cos he was cute either!

[Xiola]

And that is why I love Dandy more than Rich :p

[Beautiful_Day]

agh! Dandy noo shush your ruining everything :p:p

Jeff's music isnt the most interesting, his voice isnt that great to make the songs interesting enough...

The only people who have good enough voices to get away with having bland music would be Joni Mitchell 30 years ago or Bjork today.

[showmet]

Jeff 'Average' 'Mediocre' Buckley should be his official name :o
Hahaha ... this coming from the Bruce Springsteen fan:rolleyes: Those in glass houses...;):p

[Dandelion_Blood]

look rich your loosing to two girls.... admit your wrong and walk about from this debate with some dignity left still attached

[Beautiful_Day]

Hahaha ... this coming from the Bruce Springsteen fanThose in glass houses...I resent that, Showmet:p

OK OK OK ! its all a matter of taste, some people have good taste, some bad....

and lucky enough I have good taste ! :eek: ;) :p

*gets the hell out of here before he's beaten to death by an army of obsessed fans*!

[Smartie.uk]

im with beautiful days on this one i think.. the guy has a great voice and there is no denying his musical talent but his songs just dont go anywhere or do anything interesting, the excpetion being lover you should have come over, which is why its everyones favourite jeff buckley song. i admire him as a musician but to listen to him next to other acoustic artists like tom mcrae for instance, his music just doesn't hold up...
well thats my oppinion

[SpliffVortex]

I though he said Jeff Beck never f... mind

[Beautiful_Day]

im with beautiful days on this one i think.. the guy has a great voice and there is no denying his musical talent but his songs just dont go anywhere or do anything interesting, the excpetion being lover you should have come over, which is why its everyones favourite jeff buckley song. i admire him as a musician but to listen to him next to other acoustic artists like tom mcrae for instance, his music just doesn't hold up...
well thats my oppinion
Thank god theres someone else here on my side !

[Zeitgeist]

I love him.

[Jim]

*Drags an old post from the grave..* :eek:


I'm listening to Jeff now... Some acoustic stuff etc.. I do think he was a rare talent indeed. Great atmosphere to his songs and such an original and interesting voice!

(and he was a Zeppelin fan too ;) )

[rory]

having re read this thread i am scared and shocked that there are people/a person out there that likes springsteen, i thought he was just a novelty artist that appeared on the 'timelife' ads! whoa, u learn somethin new every day huh!

[Beautiful_Day]

FUCKING HELL!


I think the people of this country have got a lot to learn :rolleyes::p

[Xiola]

having re read this thread i am scared and shocked that there are people/a person out there that likes springsteen, i thought he was just a novelty artist that appeared on the 'timelife' ads! whoa, u learn somethin new every day huh!I would say that there were 3...Bruce 1, Bruce 2 and me.

*whispers*
and it has been said that i am only a Springsteen fan because I need to keep Bruce 2 sweet;)

[Beautiful_Day]

I would say that there were 3...Bruce 1, Bruce 2 and me.

*whispers*
and it has been said that i am only a Springsteen fan because I need to keep Bruce 2 sweet;)It may have been said but it is simply not true now, is it Xiola?

You are a Bruce fan in your own right. You should be proud :p

[Power_13]

I like his voice, and he was a pretty good guitarist. I get headaches just trying to read the tab for Hallelujah (sp?)

having re read this thread i am scared and shocked that there are people/a person out there that likes springsteen, i thought he was just a novelty artist that appeared on the 'timelife' ads! whoa, u learn somethin new every day huh!

[Beautiful_Day]

Haha yes that comment did warrant a clip round the ear :D

[Power_13]

I've been waiting ages to use that rolleyes barf image, and it was worth every second :p

[rory]

I would say that there were 3...Bruce 1, Bruce 2 and me.

*whispers*
and it has been said that i am only a Springsteen fan because I need to keep Bruce 2 sweet;)
LOL, that must be it cos there cant be any other reason!!

But seriously, I know we all like what we like and we all have our own quirky tastes but ther really is no need for springsteen at all, if you want guitar rock type stuff there are many more examples out there of similar music thats just......well, better.

PM 'Soul Rebel' & i'm sure he could give anyone at least a dozen alternatives to springsteen (he seems to have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of artists & song titles) & could be able to save your souls yet, before you sell them to the devil (springsteen)

[Power_13]

LOL, that must be it cos there cant be any other reason!!

But seriously, I know we all like what we like and we all have our own quirky tastes but ther really is no need for springsteen at all, if you want guitar rock type stuff there are many more examples out there of similar music thats just......well, better.

PM 'Soul Rebel' & i'm sure he could give anyone at least a dozen alternatives to springsteen (he seems to have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of artists & song titles) & could be able to save your souls yet, before you sell them to the devil (springsteen)
I've got a 500mb folder of these images and I'm not afraid to use them all. :p

[Jim]

So, back to Jeff Buckley... :rolleyes:

[Power_13]

Yeah, back to Jeff Buckley :D

Which Jeff Buckley album should I buy?

[Jim]

Everyone should own Grace. :H

[rory]

yea they should, its a great album well worth a listen.


also i recommend his live dvd (forgotten the title tho i own it and it has a grey cover, maybe someone cn help me out). even if you dont like the music you cant fail to be impressed by his vocal range and his ability to construct a song. The boy can play a bit too!!

[littlegreen8]

Hello,

I am new and would just like to say I think Jeff sings as if he was sent from the angels and even after listening for the trillionth time he stills sends chills down my spine....