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Been Getting into Heart Lately.. Anyone else have this impression?
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So I've been listening to Dreaboat Annie by Heart, and I can't help but put it in the context of two bands I have a much longer history with -> Yes and Led Zeppelin.
Here is my assessment.
There are very "yes" and "Led zeppelin" esque instrumental moments throughout the album, several riffs which evoke my favorite styles from those two.
Also, it seems like the vocalists sound like if Jon Anderson was doing a robert plant impression. I'm aware they are women, but when you get down to it, Jon Anderson has a pretty feminine voice. That's not a knock on any of these three bands. I've really been enjoying the album.
There is an online rumor that Jimmy Page and chris Squire almost started a band called XYZ (Ex Yes Zeppelin). I don't know if this is quite what they would have sounded like, because there are several guitar and synth moments that remind me of Steve Howe and Rick wakeman.
Anyone else have this as their headcannon? That Heart is a stylistic melding of Yes and Led Zeppelin?
Also, I realize they are not as proggy as Yes, and i would add that the similarities I am hearing mainly evoke the yes album and fragile, though I have a few distinct moments that briefly give me "tales from topographic oceans" vibes as well.
The guitar work seems to be a healthy mix between Page and howe, with a few spots that remind me of Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath
DAE?
Top Comment: I catch the LZ influence, but not the Yes as much. Even Heart's instrumental stuff doesn't touch Yes's complexity. Not an insult, just wasn't their style.
People who have had a heart attack at a young age (30-50s), what was your experience like? (For an undergraduate class project)
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Hi all,
I am currently researching people's experiences with heart attacks at a young age for an undergraduate writing class project, and I am curious to learn about a couple of things:
- What factors do you think led up to having a heart attack at such a young age?
- What the experience was like for you and those close to you?
- How has your life changed on a day-to-day basis?
- What lifestyle changes have you made since that moment?
My mom had a heart attack at the young age of 45 and is thankfully still with us today, so I understand that it can be a difficult topic to talk about and I empathize with anyone who has had to go through something as life-changing as this, as well as those close to someone who has survived a heart attack.
I want to be as respectful as possible, so I'd like to emphasize that no names or identifiers of any kind will be used in my project, so if you decide to respond I would greatly appreciate it :). I am also more than willing to chat over DM's if you don't want to talk about your experience publicly (if that is allowed, sorry this is my first-ever Reddit post).
Even if you don't respond, if you see this I just want you to know that you are not alone, you are strong, and you are loved.
Top Comment: Hello So for more than a year I was suffering from "heartburn" or so I thought, GP was diagnosing me for heart burn, after getting a second opinion, I got stress ECG, physician said something definitely wrong, immediately admitted me, did a angio, for 3 block arteries all 90 percent blocked, well for a triple bypass, luckily before I had Andy serious Heart Attack. 2 years later, I suffered a mild heart attack, after lifestyle changes and taking all meds, one of the new bypasses actually got blocked, 4 stents put in. I am diabetic, high blood, and have high cholesterol, otherwise doing fine now. Seems life is better. Had the Triple Bypass when I was 38M Mild Heart Attack 39M Hopefully turning 41 this year Let me know if you have any questions, or need more precise information :)
What were your first symptoms of heart failure?
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Top Comment: Breathing issues while lying down and extreme bloating in my stomach.
How can I avoid a heart attack
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I’m 18 I eat really unhealthy a but I’m really skinny my dad and grandpa was overweight they both had triple and quadruple bypasses at age 53 how can I avoid having a heart attack like them also I wanna prevent my kids from having one too if I ever have kids
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Limit intake of saturated/fatty meats and processed food. Lean meats, nuts, fruits, veggies, grains = good. Get your lipid panel checked and get those numbers in normal range, if you need an statin, take an statin. Keep your blood pressure within normal limits. BP medicine if needed. Exercise, don’t smoke, walking as much as you can.
Family history runs STRONG and you can do all the right things and still end up with CAD simply because of your genetics. But exercise, keep within a healthy weight, keep walking, no cigarettes, and a healthy diet are things in your control which will help mitigate your family history risk factor.
Being skinny does not automatically mean healthy.
Appreciation for Ann Wilson of Heart - one of my favorite vocalists of all time.
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My first post here - I apologize for not being brief, but hope to at least be entertaining. I searched for Ann Wilson here and was shocked to see no results at all!
TL;DR: I'm a big fan. Click the links and listen.
Most people who know "classic" rock at least know about Heart. I'd venture a guess that the younger generation might toss out Magic Man or "Ooooo... barracuda!" if asked, maybe not. But as time goes on I feel like we're forgetting Ann Wilson as one of the greatest vocalists of that era or rock and roll in general.
I don't want that to happen - I'm also a bit drunk.
What Ann Wilson brings, in my opinion, is passion that feels as if it's ripping apart but is in fact very precise and technical. Some people rely more on emotion (eg: James Hetfield) or more on technical ability (eg: Josh Groban) and it's rare enough to see the perfect mix of both.
If that's not enough, did you know she can get down with a great flute solo? Honestly, she convinced me that a flute can be a lil badass in the right circumstances. Whole live concert in that link is great, btw.
My personal favorite, and the inspiration for this post, is All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You. (And yeah, I've told my wife that even at 73 I'd give it to Ann Wilson if she asked me to.) The song is a love story of a whole different kind, and Ann brings it to life in her typical abrasive and controlled way. I love the range she displays between low, hungry notes and high-pitched pleading. It's a great display of female sexuality retaliating in a genre where men were singing about the same situations or even hornier ones and getting away with it. She kills in this song.
But the standard, iconic sound that I hold all others to, is in their 1987 hit, Alone. Specifically at just about two minutes in. If you've heard the song you already know. I love how easily she transfers a feeling of desperate yearning, screaming beautifully for rest and love. She is commanding your attention here and it works.
Alone also holds up just as well 29 years later at a live performance with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A little slower, trying to feel more "intimate" and less rock, also to probably compensate for Ann being 66 at the time. But while her breath doesn't do duration as well, she still kills each note.
And just to put the cherry on top, their Led Zeppelin covers are great. Enough to do a Kennedy Center Honors performance of Stairway to Heaven](https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08) that rocks the house. Jimmy Paige looks absolutely thrilled to be listening - it's adorable. I smile every time I watch this.
Thus, my rant, my fan love letter to someone who changed the way I listen to music and appreciate vocal ability. Thank you for reading.
Top Comment: She's one of my favorite rock vocalists too, an immensely powerful voice that rivals any of her strongest competitors in the genre. Ann sounds fantastic singing anything, from the most tender to the most aggressive songs, and she's supported by some terrific musicians too, especially the original 70s lineup. Their first album is absolutely fantastic, but the second one should and COULD have been even better, had they managed to properly finish it. Instead, their label, Mushroom Records messed it up by publishing a sexist ad in Rolling Stone magazine which led to the band leaving the label before finishing the recording sessions of the album. The result was the release of two albums in 1977 (one without the band's approval), both decent records containing many of the best songs of the band's career but each one also containing a bunch of filler. Afterwards Heart also re-recorded the songs from Magazine, but not all new versions were better than the ones on the original album. For example, I think the original version of Heartless is the superior one especially in terms of Ann's vocal performance which is much more energetic than the latter one. The original version of the song Magazine also has an extended outro not present in the re-recording. IMO, combining the best tracks off Little Queen and Magazine results in one of the greatest rock LPs of 1977 - an album as diverse as the debut, showing the band at its best when it comes to heavier (Barracuda, Devil Delight), as well as lighter material (Without You, Magazine). I love some of the albums from the 80s as well, in particular the two big ones - the 1985 Self Titled and Bad Animals. Sure they are poppier and rely on outside songwriting, but 80s production never bothered me as much as it does many others, Ann's voice is outstanding and most of the songs are absolute bangers. Here's a lesser known gem from the era, a b-side form '85: Heart Of Darkness . Also shoutout to Alice In Chains who had Ann provide backing vocals on Brother , a really cool collaboration that I only recently stumbled upon.
1.5 years of undiagnosed heart issues
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Hello all, before I get into my symptoms, I think a short medical history might help, over the last 2 years I have had Covid 4 times and strep throat infection 8 times, these were all earlier on in this timeline. Now on and off for the last 1.5 years I’ve been experiencing a weird what I believe to be heart palpitation/ arrhythmia that is accompanied by shortness of breath and occasionally disiness , essentially it it comes on for literally 2-5 seconds and goes away when I first started having this issue I couldn’t really figure out any triggers but now since they have been happening more frequently I have found some, it is also important to note that I have had a persistent cough for the last 4.5 months and during this time is when my symptoms have been appearing more. The biggest trigger so far I’ve noticed is bending at the waist especially during workouts (I stopped training cause of this) when I bend over at the waist and suddenly come up I feel it, additionally when I’m doing anything that puts pressure on my abdomen I feel it more this doesn’t happen every time though. The symptoms also occur during random events such as lying down or when I’m anxious. I know it’s not just anxiety cause twice when this has happened I’ve been recording my HR on my Apple Watch and it’s said dropped below 30bpm and then slowly went back up. Any help is appreciated I have more information feel free to ask thank you
Top Comment: Additionally, I’m 22 years old used to workout 6 days a week and lift quite heavy stopped this month ago when symptoms got worse I’m 6’0 and weigh 94kg
What were your signs of heart disorders?
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For the last 5-6 weeks I’ve been having these PVCs. Been to the ER and a cardiologist and have had multiple EKGs which are normal and blood work and chest x rays etc. I’m due for an echocardiogram on April 2nd. My cardiologist said he heard a very small minor heart murmur but didn’t seem concerned. Dr Google has me freaking out. I experience heart palpitations and some light headedness. I am never really short of breathe during exercise. I walked 3 miles the other day and didn’t feel tired or the need to rest. However my heart will skip beats which surges anxiety in me. I’m worried I have some sort of heart valve disorder. I don’t have swelling in ankles or stomach or anything. But I do notice my heart is more rapid than usual during exercise but again no shortness of breath. I do have palpitations but if I had a serious problem wouldn’t I be out of breath doing my weightlifting exercise? And long walks?
Also I feel zero effects when sitting down and laying down. No light headedness or palpitations when laying down. Only when standing up and bending over.
Top Comment: PVCs are a common and typically benign arrhythmia . They can be caused by a number of things, anxiety and anemia being two such causes. Before a cardio appt I had them so badly they showed in the 5sec ekg. From then on I decided if I were so nervous I’d get them I’d take a Xanax. Anyway, rarely are they a cause for concern which you should have seen in your google searches.