Live concert by Poseidon and the Sirens, I presume.
The Sheldrakes are a fantastic English family, Cosmo is one of the sons of Rupert Sheldrake, an enquiring scientist who is well worth investigating. The only professor emeritus to have a talk banned by TED.
Here is an admittedly long, but very engaging interview with Rupert.
Another son, Merlin, is a fascinating mycologist and author, fairly local to where I live who gives walks and talks.
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Lucas Imbiriba – "Classical Gas" (2022)
Brazilian guitarist Lucas Imbiriba applies his prodigious technique to “Classical Gas,” the famous tune by Mason Williams.
Along the way, Imbiriba teases “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” and “Walk Don’t Run.”
More a joke than a serious listen, but especially fun if you like the original song. Adele really regrets eating all that Taco Bell…
Nothing beats the Eric Clapton version, though.
Lucas Imbiriba’s version makes me speachless.
The version of Old Slowhand makes the hairs on my arms standing up right from the first chord.
"Classical Gas" Recap
I tend to agree with both of you.
Eric Clapton captures the essence of the tune, without either overplaying it or underplaying it. His virtuosity serves the song, rather than the other way around. @Lightbringer first pointed this out when the Tommy Emmanuel version was posted two years ago.
Both Tommy Emmanuel and Lucas Imbiriba bring their staggering technical skills to the fore. Overall, their interpretations are wonderful. I love 'em both. In a few places, however, those guys overplay the song.
We may be splitting hairs here. All three versions, in my opinion, are world-class performances.
Here’s a quick summary of the times “Classical Gas” has appeared in this thread.
- Original by Mason Williams: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/1564
- Cover by Eric Clapton: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/1939
- Cover by Tommy Emmanuel: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/1938
- Cover by Lucas Imbiriba: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/3277
- Cover by California Guitar Trio: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/3287
- Cover by Glen Campbell with the South Dakota Symphony: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/what-are-you-listening-right-now/28208/3335
Whoa… I don’t even remember that. ![]()
Clapton version for me . Soothing and enjoyable.
The Lucas thing is too spastic. He is talented but in a very different way.
JMHO, your chords may vary ![]()
Ah, that’s the word I was looking for…
Always bugs me for some reason.
I get that someone wants to put his own stank on something, but to me, that start’n’stop is just unnerving.
“Gilligan is rolling in his grave.” in the chat. ![]()
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Meh, one more…
Every once in a while, I get in the mood. Forgive me if I posted it before but if so, it’s been a long time…
She’s the one who sang that James Bond song a while ago, no?
I heard this as background music on a yt short, saw the name, and it sounded familiar.
14 yrs ago?? Never heard this before, but she’s pretty good!
Although good, I have a problem with AI music.