#donal fagen

[mychameleondays]

Donald Fagen: The Nightfly

Warner Bros. 92 3696-1

Released: October 1, 1982

[donaldfagencuntwars]

i want to test positive for the steely dan covid 19 antigen. i want to swab my nose with donal fagen and . you know what no this isnt happening this is so stuppid and i have a fever

[caramelcat]

Playlist: Astral Glamour fill, Triple R, January 4, 2021

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Donald Fagen - The Nightfly

Burt Bacharach - Something Big

Cornelius - The Micro Disneycal World Tour (High Llamas Remix)

The Free Design - Bubbles

Cults Percussion Ensemble - Baia

Frank Ricotti - Vibes

Four Tet - 0000 871 0006

The Flaming Lips feat. Colorado Symphony - Race for the Prize

Space Lady - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night

Dino, Desi & Billy - Tell Someone You Love Them

The Troggs - Cousin Jane

Cindy Lee - Heavy Metal

Magik Markers - Surf’s Up

The Chantells with the Aqua Lads - Don’t Look

Funkadelic - March To The Witch’s Castle

Alain Maclean - Talking Judgement Day Blues

Sonic Boom - My Echo, My Shadow and Me

The Incredible String Band - My Name Is Death

Donal Leace - Today Won't Come Again

Shirley Caesar - A Message to the People

Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir - Nobody Knows

Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes - A Chance For Peace

McCoy Tyner - Fly With The Wind

Donnie & Joe Emerson - Baby

Yvonne Archer - Ain’t Nobody (Jura Soundsystem Dub)

[98sideof156]

What I admire about Donald Fagen

What do I love about Donald Fagen's (of Steely Dan fame) lyricism? It's not visceral and straight-forward -- it's very layered, sardonic/sarcastic, humorous and distant (when writing about relationships), yet reveals a tremendous amount of emotion at the same time. It's visual without being blatantly obvious. I guess that's why I admire him so much, from a lyricism standpoint alone. It's lyricism that leaves questions unanswered. Musically, his proclivity towards unconventional chord progressions and complicated jazz chords, his love of black music, and the fact that he taught himself piano (to a very advanced level) without any formal instruction, further contributes to my esteem for him as an artist. This Jewish guy from New Jersey followed his passions, regardless how badly he hated his vocals. Lastly, how can you possibly not love an artist that once went through over 45 drummers (and numerous other instruments) just to find the perfect high hat and snare strokes? His perfectionism is probably unparalleled!

[petergabrael]

A race of angels