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Jack Nielsen Music

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Vinyl record enthusiast, singer-songwriter, musician, (self) producer. Writer, reader, amateur nature photographer. Cocktail/beer/wine aficionado, foodie. Suxtaby U. alumni. No DMs please. אֱתֵיאִיסְט

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Feb 1

Heard the tale of romance?

Spoiler alert: the story doesn’t end with palaces & regal dress.

“Through the Darkness”
#OriginalSong #UnderTheMountain
#WesternMusic
#FolkMusic
#AcousticGuitarMusic
#Harmonica
#12StringGuitar
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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Sep 7

#NowSpinning
#OzzyRIP
#SpeakOfTheDevil

#ThePrinceOfDarkness was to #GenX what #JohnLennon was to #Boomers - he sang what was on our minds, in our hearts.
This was his first album after #RandyRhoadsRIP, all his #BlackSabbath stuff

#VinylCommunity #MusicSky #MetalSky #Vinyl #RIPOzzy #NowPlaying

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Aug 31

#NowSpinning
#ToriAmos
#LittleEarthquakes

@toriamos.bsky.social

Our daughter borrowed the CD from us a lot when she was a teen. She just bought it for us on #Vinyl.

Massive #KateBush influence on this record.

#VinylCommunity #MusicSky #VinylSky #NowPlaying

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Aug 17

#Arkanbard #GrapesOfWrath #JesseWelles #NewMusic #MusicSky #FolkSky #MusicCommunity #FolkMusic #AcousticGuitarMusic #AcousticSky
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Grapes Of Wrath

Listen to Grapes Of Wrath by Jesse Welles #np on #SoundCloud

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 24

#Shellac78
#BigBillBroonzy
“Little Truckin’ Woman”
“Why Did You Do that to Me”
#Vocalion 04205 set to wax in 1938.

I bought a Victrola for it because there aren’t a lot of options for 78s. Yeah it’s a bit scratchy sounding, but I’m hooked.

#VinylCommunity #VinylSky
#BluesSky #MusicSky

Yes, his name is misspelled “Broomzy” on the label.

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 15

This. Cannot. Be. Allowed.

James Buchanan didn’t hula!
#ScotchWhiskey

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · Jun 13

If we continue to accumulate only power and not wisdom, we will surely destroy ourselves... If we become even slightly more violent, shortsighted, ignorant, and selfish than we are now, almost certainly we will have no future.

- Carl Sagan

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 13

#Arkanbard #JesseWelles

Have a safe & peaceful Father’s Day weekend out there. Everyone watch everyone else’s back. #NoKings

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No Kings

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 6

#JesseWelles #FolkMusic #Satire #Comedy #TrumpVsMusk
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My Billionaire Daddies Are Fighting

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Elon Musk-Trump Feud Live Updates: Tesla CEO Says Trump Tariffs Will Cause Recession

A rift between President Donald Trump and billionaire backer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk erupted Thursday with the two trading insults.

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hey John Roberts: Who gets custody of JD Vance? youtu.be/k8ePSJ44Fiw?...

Greg Kihn Band-The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · May 30

For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 26

#NowSpinning
#IronMaiden
#IronMaidenBraveNewWorld (2000)

Dickinson & Smith’s return to Maiden for #RockInRio wasn’t just an oldies reunion tour, it was a rebirth. This remains one of my favorite Maiden albums.

#VinylSky #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #VinylRecords #MetalSky #NowPlaying.

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 25

Miles: attitude salvation.

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 18

#NowSpinning
#ViolentFemmes (1983)

I’m told by a Milwaukeean that this seminal 3-piece still busks the streets of their home town.

#VinylSky #VinylCommunity
#Vinyl #VinylRecords #MusicSky #AcousticPunk #AcousticSky #PunkSky #NowPlaying

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 18

“But if I’d been the one to say goodbye…”
#AcousticCover #AcousticGuitarMusic #38SpecialBand youtu.be/ExihOoNDqKA?...

Cover: "If I'd Been the One” by .38 Special

YouTube video by Jack Nielsen Singer-Songwriter

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 18

The acoustic pickups he used in these recordings sound great, but they lack the authenticity of the mic’d acoustic recordings from the 60s & 70s. That said, hearing his rich true tenor voice singing all those familiar songs differently is comforting…

…like he’s still with us.

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 18

#NowSpinning
#JohnDenver
#TheLastRecordings (1996)

Different versions of classic John Denver songs. Same great voice, but different instruments & feel: less bluegrass, more country.

#VinylSky #VinylCommunity
#MusicSky #VinylRecords #Vinyl #CountrySky

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 17

#NowSpinning
#Hozier (2014)

Irish-tinged post-modern R&B is how I would describe this record.

#Vinyl #VinylCommunity #VinylRecords #MusicSky #R&BSky #NowPlaying

Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 17

I was gifted the original CD when it came out. I haven’t heard that version for 20 years, so your recollection is likely better than mine. I remember saying at the time, “it sounds like Alex is really asleep on his parts.” Here’s the story of why they remixed: www.loudersound.com/features/rus...

“A lot of it is first takes and demos. Because of what had happened to Neil we didn’t want to re-record – the songs felt too precious”: Rush fans had to wait 11 years for Vapor Trails to become the al...

After tragedy shattered drummer Neil Peart’s life, many were just glad to have their 17th studio album in 2002. But it left almost everyone disappointed at the time

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 11

#JimCroce cover
“I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song”

#AcousticCover #AcousticGuitarMusic #MauryMuehleisen #LiveAcousticPerformance
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I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song - Jim Croce Cover

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Ca1v1n @ca1v1n.bsky.social · May 10

Take your protein pills and put your helmet on #vinyl #nowspinning

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Sheeds @sheeds.bsky.social · May 10

Blues for a blue day. #Vinyl

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Wiz Ball @wizball50.bsky.social · May 10

#5albums50s60s1

John Coltrane—Giant Steps

Coltrane's huge major-third steps through the circle of 5ths represented a giant leap in Jazz.

It was one of the last truly important staples ever recorded, and the key track on this exceptional album.

#nowplaying #vinyl #musicsky

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Mx Georgie girl @mxgeorgiegirl.bsky.social · May 7

Now playing 🎶🎧 My first of day

Erasure – The Innocents

Favourite tracks:

A Little Respect
Ship Of Fools
Chains Of Love
Imagination

#nowplaying #MusicSky
#vinylsky #vinylrecords
#80smusic

Album cover depicting a Stained glass window on a white background

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Jack Nielsen Music @jnielsenmusic.bsky.social · May 5

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The Lord of the Rings - Isengard Theme

YouTube video by jediking12

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