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« Reply #120 on: August 17, 2007, 03:32:37 AM » |
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Haven't seen to many reviews of the Box of Peggs? Now that Cropredy is over, what does everyone think of this set?
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« Reply #121 on: August 20, 2007, 11:29:49 AM » |
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I would be interested in a review too. Inspite of Geoff hughes hard sell techniques at Cropredy I resisted but wondering what I've missed?
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« Reply #122 on: August 20, 2007, 12:06:48 PM » |
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It is rather marvellous - I'll try to do a review soon-ish. Lots of rare and hard-to-come-by stuff in amongst lots of stuff that FC/Tull fans will already have. Not to mention lots of work with other bands - some of which you'll only be aware of if you're a full-on DP completist.
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« Reply #123 on: August 20, 2007, 06:57:10 PM » |
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I didn't order until I knew the setlist, but ended up getting it from amazon for 27 quid or thereabouts.
It came today, and I'm pretty pleased with it - the book is good, if a little cluttered, but the music speaks for itself... Only done two CDs so far, but thoroughly enjoyed them. A real mix, but generally in the folkier direction.
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« Reply #124 on: August 21, 2007, 01:04:20 AM » |
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I played the 1st 2 CDs on the way down to Cropredy and they are very good. I have to admit (  ) that I haven't played any since. Thats the trouble of Cropredy, the car boot sales get in the way  And today I've been listening to Jenna Waite. Superb talent. I WILL put CD3 in the car player tomorrow morning and report back. |
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« Reply #125 on: August 21, 2007, 03:40:01 AM » |
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I played the 1st 2 CDs on the way down to Cropredy and they are very good. I have to admit ( ) that I haven't played any since. Thats the trouble of Cropredy, the car boot sales get in the way And today I've been listening to Jenna Waite. Superb talent. I WILL put CD3 in the car player tomorrow morning and report back. CD3 is brilliant. I just listened to it! |
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« Reply #126 on: August 21, 2007, 07:13:23 AM » |
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Although it arrived a couple of weeks ago, so far I only managed to listen to CD 1 and the bonus one.
However, CD 1 had 3 rounds so far.
The astonishing thing I find with it, is that despite this compilation of various groups and stretching over years and years, it sounds homogeneous (not to be mistaken with dull or boring). So, a selection job well done and it reveils even more a constant line of musicianship / work.
Hope to get to the other CDs soonest.
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« Reply #127 on: August 21, 2007, 02:04:55 PM » |
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I heard all Cd's on my lonely drive back home from England. Usually I have to stop somewhere in Belgium for an hours sleep, but this time I could drive home with just 2 coffee breaks. I love this compilation, because there are so many different bands/styles/musical together. And Nigel's book is a good read. Thank you Peggy and Nigel  |
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« Reply #128 on: August 21, 2007, 02:28:13 PM » |
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I heard all Cd's on my lonely drive back home from England. Usually I have to stop somewhere in Belgium for an hours sleep, but this time I could drive home with just 2 coffee breaks. I love this compilation, because there are so many different bands/styles/musical together. And Nigel's book is a good read. Thank you Peggy and Nigel You didn't read the book whilst you were driving and listening?  |
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« Reply #129 on: August 21, 2007, 07:59:51 PM » |
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'Polly On The Shore' from the Box set on the free CD from 'The Word' (Sept. Edition).In the summary of the tracks ,there is a picture of Dave Pegg and they credit him with the vocals. I think it's Simon though.
Brilliant track with Peggy's arrangement & music.
On a par with the 9 version with Trevor Lucas.
The review of the Box set should follow next issue if The Word follow their usual pattern.
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« Reply #130 on: August 21, 2007, 08:52:37 PM » |
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Yes, it's from Sense of Occasion.
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« Reply #131 on: September 05, 2007, 08:00:52 AM » |
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. I guess it's OK to say what's on the bonus CD now? It's a Live Peggy & PJ gig in Banbury (18th May 2007 for the pedants), with enhanced VIDEO Extras too. [/quote] Hi I didnt get a free cd or a mail away card for one with mine that came today from amazon  Does anyone know if its possible to get a copy of it somehow or was it very limited , to pre order ones only? ...Anne |
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« Reply #132 on: September 05, 2007, 09:21:10 AM » |
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Drop Peggy a line....
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« Reply #133 on: September 05, 2007, 10:29:28 PM » |
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Yeah thanks seems like a good idea do you have an address or email for him? ..........ta ........Anne
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« Reply #134 on: September 06, 2007, 08:46:00 AM » |
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« Reply #135 on: September 06, 2007, 07:22:35 PM » |
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I didn't look for a postcard and didn't send one in yet. Will it be ok still if I send it now?
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« Reply #136 on: September 06, 2007, 08:18:56 PM » |
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« Reply #137 on: September 11, 2007, 07:39:48 PM » |
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The review of the Box set should follow next issue if The Word follow their usual pattern.
In October's Edition of 'The Word' , Box of Pegg's has a review as part of a 3-set piece on 'Mothership Fairport', (The others being L& L DeLuxe Ed. and Sandy Denny @ The BBC) All you ever need from Peggy was the conclusion! |
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« Reply #138 on: September 12, 2007, 01:19:30 AM » |
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Having listened to this once through on the mobile audio device and with no track listing to hand, I can safely say that the set represents excellent value. Great to hear some of the Dan Ar Bras pieces I recall from Cropredy 88(?), plus the excellent version of RT's "Let it Flow" (FPB would have benefited from the electric approach), some great 1985 onwards FC tracks etc etc. Must sit down with the booklet now.
The JT version of Jams O'Donnell's Jigs is not a patch on the metal version FC played c. 1989 or so - perhaps someone should compile FC - The Metal Years??
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« Reply #139 on: September 12, 2007, 07:11:14 PM » |
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Looking thru the box, I noticed the special disk is already included. DOH!!! So many box sets, so little time
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