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« Reply #440 on: July 23, 2009, 05:43:30 AM » |
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I have seen "Meet On The Ledge" played live numerous times, but it still never fails to grab me. The Barbican rendition, with that enhanced lineup, was just over the top, even though I was only able to see it on YouTube and not in person.
Thanks to all who put their musical skills and hearts into this concert!
Cheers /// Tom M.***
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koho (Koen)
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« Reply #441 on: July 23, 2009, 08:03:12 AM » |
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Without wishing to drag things off-topic, there was another support act played with Al Stewart that night, and I have a strange feeling it was Andy Roberts (Plainsong etc) cos he mentioned something about working with someone from Matthews Southern Comfort, and also Nicky Hopkins. Can anyone shed any light? Just dwelling on with offtopicness, but this sounds like Julian Dawson. The someone from MSC will have been Matthews himself, when both were members of the 90s version of Plainsong. And he's written (writing?) a biography on Nicky Hopkins, who just before he passed away played on one of Julian's albums. Back to FC at the Barbican, then ;-) Cool Youtube footage!! |
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« Reply #442 on: July 23, 2009, 01:11:46 PM » |
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What, Kami can't find a record deal? She's a great singer, has some very good self-penned material, has stage presence and has a great band of people on the album. The music world continues to astound me.
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ThomA
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« Reply #443 on: July 23, 2009, 01:22:15 PM » |
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Without wishing to drag things off-topic, there was another support act played with Al Stewart that night, and I have a strange feeling it was Andy Roberts (Plainsong etc) cos he mentioned something about working with someone from Matthews Southern Comfort, and also Nicky Hopkins. Can anyone shed any light? Just dwelling on with offtopicness, but this sounds like Julian Dawson. The someone from MSC will have been Matthews himself, when both were members of the 90s version of Plainsong. And he's written (writing?) a biography on Nicky Hopkins, who just before he passed away played on one of Julian's albums. Back to FC at the Barbican, then ;-) Cool Youtube footage!! Ah, there we go. Of course it was Julian Dawson. Nearly eight years of mystery solved. Bless you internet. Blinternet. Anyway, back on topic; when're we going to get the Angel Delight - Tippler's Tales follow up gig? I'd certainly pay to see that. |
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MikeB (Mike)
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« Reply #444 on: July 23, 2009, 01:29:33 PM » |
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Bless you internet. Blinternet.
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« Reply #445 on: July 24, 2009, 08:30:22 AM » |
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The ISB concert at the Barbican is reviewed (somewhat belatedly) in the Guardian this morning by Robin Denselow. There is a one-line mention of the Fairport concert the night before- "Richard Thompson had played on the same stage the previous night in a rousing Fairport Convention retrospective."
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« Reply #446 on: July 24, 2009, 11:08:02 AM » |
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There is a one-line mention of the Fairport concert the night before
I suspect there will be a more substantial review of the Fairport gig coming in the Weekend edition... |
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« Reply #448 on: July 24, 2009, 11:44:33 PM » |
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DM was "inch-perfect," revealing that he had bought a copy of Unhalfbricking prior to joining the band in order to learn "Autopsy," thanking FC for saving his life before he ended up in a really bad prog band ! Just to correct the historical record for posterity, he said "really bad fusion band."  A remarkable show, well-reviewed here. Absolutely worth the trip over. I briefly spoke with Joe Boyd the following night at the ISB show, and he was pleased that we came all the way from Texas just for these shows. Mrs. John from Austin took a photo of me with Linda Thompson after the ISB show. You'll have to take my word for it, because just before the shutter clicked Ms. Thompson cheekily covered her face with her hand.
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« Reply #449 on: July 25, 2009, 03:32:31 PM » |
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This is true, I saw it happen and briefly spoke to Linda after that.
If I had known it was a fellow Talkawhiler ........
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« Reply #450 on: July 25, 2009, 04:20:38 PM » |
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There is a one-line mention of the Fairport concert the night before
I suspect there will be a more substantial review of the Fairport gig coming in the Weekend edition... Nothing I could see this morning..... |
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« Reply #451 on: July 25, 2009, 11:29:16 PM » |
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Just got back from a week's camping in various places - we left the next morning after the Barbican concert, for which I entertained Ms Mulley, and had the pleasure of the company of numerous Talkwhilers in the Fox and Anchor (yes, the drinks were a bit steep, but very well kept), a couple for the first time, and very nice it was too. Just a brief thought on the show itself; it was wonderful to see Jude in such great spirits, and voice and overall I thought the first half was wonderful. Surprised at the quality of the guest contributions, which certainly buried any worries I had prior to the event, and it was good to hear such a candid admission from Joe Boyd about "disagreements". A Sailor's Life was brilliantly done, especially, with the musical image of storm to calm being sublimely carried by Thomson, Mattacks, Nicol and Leslie (couldn't really hear Ashley's bass most of the time). Second half was not so great, at first; for me and perhaps a large chunk of the audience, Chris While's slightly diva-esque performance on a night where the focus was Fairport *the band* didn't sit comfortably, and the applause seemed a little muted. Full House, though, really kicked Bloke Folk arse (yes, "Bloke Folk", you heard it here first), benefitting from Peggy's blinding dexterity...he really is a brilliant player, often overlooked by those that praise RT's pyrotechnics. Well worth the journey, and the ticket price; some very nice memories to keep in my head. Oh, and here's a photo of Helen telling JJ not to be so shy about photos in the pub  [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #452 on: July 26, 2009, 08:54:36 AM » |
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(couldn't really hear Ashley's bass most of the time).
I looked for the smilie but couldn't see it. You are joking?! |
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« Reply #453 on: July 26, 2009, 11:53:34 AM » |
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(couldn't really hear Ashley's bass most of the time).
I looked for the smilie but couldn't see it. You are joking?! Nope, maybe it just washed over me compared to Peggy's thundering Fender 5 string. |
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« Reply #454 on: July 26, 2009, 12:08:46 PM » |
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(couldn't really hear Ashley's bass most of the time).
I looked for the smilie but couldn't see it. You are joking?! Nope, maybe it just washed over me compared to Peggy's thundering Fender 5 string. Weird...that's the exact opposite of what I thought (and felt!)....my reality was that Ashley's bass was FAR far too loud in the mix...Pegg's was about right. |
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Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
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JJ (Joanna)
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« Reply #455 on: July 26, 2009, 07:20:21 PM » |
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The lovely Keith, with beer of course, great pub the Fox and Anchor.  Thanks for recommending it. [attachment deleted by admin] |
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« Reply #456 on: July 26, 2009, 07:25:57 PM » |
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Skirky discussing Pork pies. Who is talking to Sandra in this pic please, anyone owning up to being a TAWer ?  [attachment deleted by admin] |
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....may my love be your protector; and walk with you 'til next we meet
R.McTell - An Irish Blessing.
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« Reply #457 on: July 26, 2009, 11:18:41 PM » |
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Blimey, once she finds out who's nicked her flute they'll be in big trouble... |
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« Reply #458 on: July 27, 2009, 03:34:18 AM » |
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Has anyone posted a video yet of A Sailors Life from the Barbican?I would love to see that.
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and in your streets,the ghosts have forgotten why they're there
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Tim Fletcher
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« Reply #459 on: July 27, 2009, 10:00:22 AM » |
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(couldn't really hear Ashley's bass most of the time).
I looked for the smilie but couldn't see it. You are joking?! Nope, maybe it just washed over me compared to Peggy's thundering Fender 5 string. Weird...that's the exact opposite of what I thought (and felt!)....my reality was that Ashley's bass was FAR far too loud in the mix...Pegg's was about right. As we left the auditorium at half-time Joe Boyd was heading to towards the sound desk muttering about getting the bass levels reduced. |
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