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« Reply #60 on: February 10, 2007, 11:35:12 AM » |
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Oh stop! An image just leapt into my head!  I just wish I could get along to the boys this tour, but I fear Croppers will have to do. |
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« Reply #61 on: February 10, 2007, 09:57:29 PM » |
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I cant get to any of the dates, they re never near me apart fro a couple of years ago on the acoustic tour when the came to sunny scarb.
The electric guitar might mean great things for croppers, a powerful set?
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« Reply #62 on: February 10, 2007, 10:00:38 PM » |
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i think there might just be a couple of blokes who quite like playing electric at cropredy to help simon out
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« Reply #63 on: February 10, 2007, 10:06:59 PM » |
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Hi all Went to Shrewsbury on Weds. Made following observations: 1) Sold out - that's good. 2) Chris is a great addition IMHO. I like his higher pitched voice and I think he adds a new dimension - heard it more so this time. 3) Really started to focus on Ric and became 'irritated' (not really the right word) by the predictable phrases. I have not really taken a great deal of notice of flak that he has had before on this board, but his style got a bit tedious even for me this time. I feel horrid for saying it, for he is a superb musician but I keep replaying Swarb's parts in my head when I hear the 'oldies'. Even in the post-Swarbrick stuff I feel the overworked underlining of each piece needs a shake-up. 4) Good to hear Peggy sing a bit more than usual and looking happy and relaxed. 5) Bought new album - growing on me. 17 yo son wearing it out. He loves the 'new stuff' and I love the old, so we get value for money all round! 6) May go somewhere else later on if I can get tickets! So must have enjoyed it! 7) The jury's out on TTL - not my cup of tea and can't really see how they fit in a Fairportish thing. Sure they are clever, but I (and a few others) thought they mucked about too much in MOTL. OK - Call me a miserable old f**t then!  Oh yes, and I like the changing of the key in Tam Lin, it could get a but monotonous at times and for me, this adds a bit of variety. Thanks for keeping it all going lads - at the end of the day Fairport are still my favourite 'pet' band and always will be! See you in the front row at Cropper's! Love Nic x |
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« Reply #64 on: February 10, 2007, 10:08:36 PM » |
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Yes - forgot one more thing - I really enjoyed Simon's electric guitar making more of an appearance - just saw a comment about it, above.
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« Reply #65 on: February 10, 2007, 10:11:56 PM » |
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Sorry , but did you say "Chris is a great addition "
hes been in the band full time since 1996
get with the program, eh
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« Reply #66 on: February 10, 2007, 10:17:30 PM » |
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Sorry , but did you say "Chris is a great addition "
hes been in the band full time since 1996
get with the program, eh
Oh I KNOW! What I mean is...each time I see him I am reminded what a great addition he has become - sorry not making myself clear. Don't think I am the only one who has that sentiment either. Mind you, when they said '10' years I was shocked - I'd have said 5 or 6. How time flies! Sorry Jim.  |
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« Reply #67 on: February 10, 2007, 10:43:17 PM » |
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Sorry , but did you say "Chris is a great addition "
hes been in the band full time since 1996
get with the program, eh
Oh I KNOW! What I mean is...each time I see him I am reminded what a great addition he has become - sorry not making myself clear. Don't think I am the only one who has that sentiment either. Mind you, when they said '10' years I was shocked - I'd have said 5 or 6. How time flies! Sorry Jim. i remember his first croppers with fairport, It sounded mint, and gets better and better, Chris is a real driving force and his compositions are amazing |
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« Reply #68 on: February 10, 2007, 10:50:42 PM » |
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That means Ric hurt his hand 10+ years ago! Cripes.
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« Reply #69 on: February 11, 2007, 12:15:09 AM » |
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No... Ric cut his arm in July 1992... that's a lot more than ten tears ago!! 14 and a half to be more pedantic...   |
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« Reply #70 on: February 11, 2007, 09:30:13 AM » |
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No... Ric cut his arm in July 1992... that's a lot more than ten tears ago!! 14 and a half to be more pedantic... Whatever you do Ames, get your facts straight... otherwise, who knows the pain, distress and RSI through terminal Googling that might ensue. |
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« Reply #71 on: February 11, 2007, 10:09:54 AM » |
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Once you get to a certain sort of age .... When you are trying to remember how long ago something happened, it is usually safe to double how long you thought it was. We normally find that is quite accurate ! For example - WITHOUT GOOGLING - how long ago did Tommy Cooper die ? (PS slight - but relevant - topic drift.) Back on topic tomorrow after seeing the chaps in Canterbury tonight. |
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« Reply #72 on: February 11, 2007, 10:59:56 AM » |
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No... Ric cut his arm in July 1992... that's a lot more than ten tears ago!! 14 and a half to be more pedantic... Whatever you do Ames, get your facts straight... otherwise, who knows the pain, distress and RSI through terminal Googling that might ensue. Ha I didn't need to Google that one Stu... I remembered it very well and accurately! |
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« Reply #73 on: February 11, 2007, 11:01:07 AM » |
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1) Sold out - that's good.
With the snow - that was doubly good! 7) The jury's out on TTL - not my cup of tea and can't really see how they fit in a Fairportish thing. Sure they are clever, but I (and a few others) thought they mucked about too much in MOTL. OK - Call me a miserable old f**t then! You're a miserable old f**t! Fairport have supported up-and-coming young musicians in the last few years - and this is just another way of letting them experience the serious size of these stages....As you say, they're clever - they're good, shown by the number of the CDs that they're shifting, and ten days into the tour, they're relaxing & enjoying the experience! Even working on various percussion for use in MOTL while Fairport are on stage! Last night, they were dancing side-of-stage in the second set. Beth, the youngest, is now taking the second verse of MOTL on her own in true Fairport-support tradition! That must be some sort of record at her age....I'm suitably impressed, and hope they go from strength to strength. As for the rest of the Wycombe gig last night, I thought it was note & word perfect....until Chris mentioned Bill Buffalo, when he really meant Buffalo Bill, in an intro.... No photos from last night - I went as a punter. |
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« Reply #74 on: February 11, 2007, 12:07:45 PM » |
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Right! That's it! I am off to Boots tomorrow to stock up on vitamins that improve the memory in over 40's.  I am humbled, nay emabarrassed! I can't believe Ric cut his hand in '92. Seriously guys, we MUST make the most of our lives, eh? Love Nic. |
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« Reply #75 on: February 11, 2007, 12:22:06 PM » |
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Heehee... didn't mean to offend Nic.. but it was just before the 25th anniversry Cropredy.. both Swarb and Chris L stood in for Ric and Ric made tea and played right handed keyboard! Thank goodness he made a full recovery though |
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« Reply #76 on: February 11, 2007, 01:37:11 PM » |
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Tommy Cooper : I reckon 1986.
Now let's see how old my brain is.
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« Reply #77 on: February 11, 2007, 01:43:59 PM » |
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Close.
Perhaps your brain already doubles your first thought
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And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking...
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« Reply #78 on: February 11, 2007, 02:34:45 PM » |
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Topic drift.
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« Reply #79 on: February 11, 2007, 08:34:25 PM » |
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Looks as though Chris is keeping an ongoing diary on the Fairport website news pages....I've a pic of the afro that Peggy sported, just getting it off tyhe camera right now!
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