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« on: May 29, 2026, 11:23:42 AM » |
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I'm just a little shy of Surf's Up and I'm deeper than Twist and Shout....Iain Matthews
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davidmjs
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2026, 12:41:50 PM » |
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Thanks for that. Just ordered from Burning Shed. Now can't eat until July, but hey, needs must...
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RobertD
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2026, 03:49:07 PM » |
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My pleasure. Can’t preorder yet, and as usual need to consider US options but I’d say for fans this is a not to miss.
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Will S
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2026, 03:55:04 PM » |
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Tempting, but the price... I know that for the content it is probably good value, but still...
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All the diamonds in the world
That mean anything to me,
Are conjured up by wind and sunlight
Sparkling on the sea
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davidmjs
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2026, 04:59:55 PM » |
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Tempting, but the price... I know that for the content it is probably good value, but still...
It's probably a sad state of affairs that I actually thought it might be a little higher than this. I do hope Martin and the family are getting a goodly chunk. I rather think they will be... It will also be nice to have one more MC autograph to add to the pile. |
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Alan2
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2026, 06:30:01 PM » |
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Much as i love MC's work, i don't think i 'll pay out for this.
For one thing when will i get to listen to it all? Still haven't opened my Dick Gaughan box. Next year will be my 70th on this earth. Swedish death cleaning is a consideration.
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davidmjs
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2026, 02:36:42 PM » |
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The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in...
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2026, 03:52:19 PM » |
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Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes.
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davidmjs
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2026, 05:07:40 PM » |
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Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes.
a) quality (packaging etc. not musical quality...) and b) probably most importantly, economies of scale. And backing perhaps, this was put together by a very small team....? Ultimately, it's like saying one doesn't understand why a jag costs more than a mini, isn't it? I mean the Nick Drake box was near enough £100 for 4 discs. If they get the pricing wrong, they won't sell. I bet this sells out and proves to be a decent investment (another answer to your question perhaps)... |
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Nick Reg
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2026, 05:38:09 PM » |
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Why is this £240 for 20 cds and, say, the Leo Sayer one is £65 for 18 cds. Opinions on the perceived quality of the music are not relevant as they are both established artistes.
a) quality (packaging etc. not musical quality...) and b) probably most importantly, economies of scale. And backing perhaps, this was put together by a very small team....? Ultimately, it's like saying one doesn't understand why a jag costs more than a mini, isn't it? I mean the Nick Drake box was near enough £100 for 4 discs. If they get the pricing wrong, they won't sell. I bet this sells out and proves to be a decent investment (another answer to your question perhaps)... Poor argument, and you can't have seen the Leo Sayer packaging. Profiteering. I paid 20 quid for the Nick Drake. |
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Jules Gray
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2026, 12:52:16 PM » |
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I paid 20 quid for the Nick Drake.
As someone who still hasn't got a copy of this, I am fully green with envy. Jules |
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davidmjs
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2026, 12:50:32 PM » |
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I paid 20 quid for the Nick Drake.
We are talking about the same thing - the Making of Five Leaves Left? If so you have by far the cheapest copy in the UK (by a factor of about 3). |
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Alan2
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« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2026, 06:38:50 PM » |
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The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in...
Do keep us posted. I've held back on this one for reasons I already mentioned. I have been known to change my mind about things like this. |
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davidmjs
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« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2026, 07:32:45 PM » |
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The beast has arrived....and it looks utterly wonderful. I'm going in...
Do keep us posted. I've held back on this one for reasons I already mentioned. I have been known to change my mind about things like this. Don't know what to say really...after 4 discs. It is too much of a good thing, of course but I'm also very pleased to have it. Really well put together. Aesthetically 10/10. |
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Jim
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« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2026, 10:41:11 PM » |
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Mine arrived today and I’ve not had a chance to go much apart from have a quick look through the stuff inside said box. However the book is quite spectacular in itself
I may be quite busy with it for some time
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RobertD
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« Reply #15 on: Today at 02:53:40 PM » |
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Had to do some clever finagling to plunk down the money for this, but I finally had my copy delivered the other day. Even though I swore to myself I would take it slow and not play the discs back to back to back I can't help myself. The music is just so good. I think some of that is down to there not being so many alternate versions of these songs, other than songs Martin has revisited, or that are on the Free Reed set. For example, I just heard disc 4 which has the origins of Brass Monkey with Martin, John Kirkpatrick and Howard Evans. Truly glorious stuff.
The box itself is well put together, and as this is my third Mad Fish box I expected it. The press kit reproduction is a treat, and the autographed photo will go on the music memorabilia wall as soon as possible, as will the one included in the press kit. I love the multi colored slip cases-the font and layout sort of remind me of guitar string packages. Thankful that once burned, as I don't have a CD player at present that I don't have to pull them out however, as they are a little snug. The photos are superb-wonderful quality and great to see little snippets of Martin's life. As to the text, I have only skimmed it so far. I know these things are subjective, but it seems like the end is very rushed. We go from Brass Monkey in the 80's to the reunion with Swarb, a few mentions of Eliza, none of Waterson:Carthy specifically in the space of a few concluding paragraphs. I did spot one doozy of an error though on page 40, proclaiming Ian Anderson lending his 'dulcet tones' to the Thompson's Down Where The Drunkards Roll. Oye...does Clinton Heylin not realize who that voice is, does he not recognize the voice of Trevor Lucas? Minor quibble but still!
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