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« Reply #140 on: January 08, 2015, 11:20:16 AM » |
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I'm not entirely sure that there's a need to be representative of the performers musical style. Ultimately album art is about selling the album, to everyone from existing hardcore fans to newbies. So it needs to be "nice/interesting" and while it can be representative of the music it can also be representative of the performer.
Lucy Ward's albums are a great example. Her promotional material in general doesn't look at all "folkie" but it does give a very strong indication of her as a performer, it's striking and it catches the casual eye. I think it's also representative of her music, to some extent at least, but I'm going to avoid heading into Pseuds Corner and not attempt to justify that statement.
I can see exactly where Ollie's coming from too and i like his and thinik it works.
The key thing of course in both cases is that its clear that thought, care and effort have gone into the artwork.
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« Reply #141 on: January 08, 2015, 01:57:11 PM » |
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Anyone else had a problem with the shop at fairportconvention.com ?
I'm actually attempting to pre-order Myths & Heroes, the system asks me to log into Paypal, when logged in I'm told there's nothing in my basket.
Repeated attempts have proved fruitless, however, nothing's showing on my Paypal account, so at this time it doesn't look like I've accidentally ordered eight copies !
(I've sent FC a message via Faceache about this, I'll update with any reply).
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« Reply #142 on: January 09, 2015, 07:27:54 AM » |
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Well, I ordered my copy a couple of days ago. Had a glitch during the first attempt, tried again right away and then it worked as usual. It all looks well on the paper/screen but I have to wait and see, if, when and how many copies arrive.  |
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« Reply #143 on: January 09, 2015, 12:21:31 PM » |
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I accept her argument that you can't always do, 'moody folkie looking in to distance on a windswept hill'. .
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« Reply #144 on: January 09, 2015, 01:42:53 PM » |
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Anyone else had a problem with the shop at fairportconvention.com ?
I'm actually attempting to pre-order Myths & Heroes, the system asks me to log into Paypal, when logged in I'm told there's nothing in my basket.
Repeated attempts have proved fruitless, however, nothing's showing on my Paypal account, so at this time it doesn't look like I've accidentally ordered eight copies !
(I've sent FC a message via Faceache about this, I'll update with any reply).
Reply from FC Towers : "We've had a couple of people report this problem Dan but at the same time we have had tons of orders through successfully. Is online ordering EVER easy? If you do have a problem you could always send a cheque to the address below. We'll not receive the CDs until the back end of next week so it won't be any slower.
Fairport Convention Ltd
PO Box 263
Chipping Norton
OX7 9DF
I will of course try and get some sense out of paypal. This could take a while."I may try again later, and if the same thing happens, I'll hold out 'til the tour and the merch table. No confirmation of any purchase is showing on my Paypal account, so hopefully I haven't ordered eight copies ! |
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« Reply #145 on: January 09, 2015, 04:01:26 PM » |
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I had exactly the same problem, but I tried again and it worked. I've only been charged once!
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« Reply #146 on: January 09, 2015, 05:34:18 PM » |
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Think I'll buy the vinyl version when I see them on the Wintour. Although I'm of the opinion that the cover looks a tad 'Tacky'
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« Reply #147 on: January 15, 2015, 06:48:53 AM » |
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Anyone else seen Swarb's FB comment on the cover...well, I assume he's talking about the cover, anyway....
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« Reply #148 on: January 15, 2015, 07:19:19 AM » |
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Anyone else seen Swarb's FB comment on the cover...well, I assume he's talking about the cover, anyway....
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« Reply #149 on: January 15, 2015, 09:43:12 AM » |
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« Reply #150 on: January 15, 2015, 10:21:59 AM » |
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From memory: "From Full House to Nobody Home.."
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« Reply #151 on: January 15, 2015, 02:38:31 PM » |
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From memory: "From Full House to Nobody Home.."
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« Reply #152 on: January 15, 2015, 02:44:14 PM » |
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I love that Swarb's last appearance (?) with FC involved nicking Ric's fiddle, and playing a number they hadn't rehearsed. He is simply the best. Long may he run.
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« Reply #153 on: January 15, 2015, 02:44:25 PM » |
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Anyone else seen Swarb's FB comment on the cover...well, I assume he's talking about the cover, anyway....
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« Reply #154 on: January 15, 2015, 04:59:33 PM » |
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I wonder if there would be a SwarbAid 111 in the future?
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« Reply #155 on: January 15, 2015, 09:28:38 PM » |
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I wonder if there would be a SwarbAid 111 in the future?
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« Reply #156 on: January 15, 2015, 10:27:55 PM » |
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Do you think that he shouldn't be as trenchant in his criticism because he has been helped out in the past? Surely a robust Swarb is more welcome than a dead one.
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« Reply #157 on: January 15, 2015, 11:17:32 PM » |
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Do you think that he shouldn't be as trenchant in his criticism because he has been helped out in the past? Surely a robust Swarb is more welcome than a dead one.
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« Reply #158 on: January 16, 2015, 06:19:56 AM » |
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Do you think that he shouldn't be as trenchant in his criticism because he has been helped out in the past? Surely a robust Swarb is more welcome than a dead one.
He is of course welcome to express whatever views he wishes but I am beginning to tire of his continual nagging criticism. There comes a time in life to put issues in the past behind you and move on. If you don't past friends are unlikely to remain present friends. I find it all rather sad. |
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« Reply #159 on: January 16, 2015, 11:25:00 AM » |
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I don't get the humour in Mr Swarb's comment. Will somebody  please explain?? |
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