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« Reply #220 on: March 09, 2009, 02:58:20 PM » |
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And another thing, Doctor of Physick was the highlight for me.
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« Reply #221 on: March 09, 2009, 03:22:46 PM » |
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We’ve seen FC twice on the Wintour this year, St Albans and Brum.
We were very disappointed by the sound quality at St Albans – the drums and base were mixed too high (and actually on the verge of being too loud in an absolute sense, too), and the vocals and solo instruments too low. We were in the middle of the third row, where we’ve been for this gig for the last several years, and not had a problem with the sound for a very long time. Nevertheless the set-list was very much to our taste, and the playing excellent (as far as we could tell, the balance notwithstanding). We were not treated to the full Nichol and Cool set, either, as a result of Phil’s indisposition on the night.
So it was with some trepidation that we set off for Brum on Saturday, hoping for something better.
Well, we shouldn’t have worried!
As others have already posted, it was a great gig, one of the best I’ve been to, N & C were fun, musically and comedically, Phil apparently now fully back on-form (as confirmed by a quick chat in the interval).
The FC set was, again, a superb and balanced choice, from a good historical range of the back-catalogue; it was especially good to hear Lord M and Doctor of Physick, neither of which I can recall hearing them play live before.
And the sound was excellent (from the middle of the third row), so all disappointment of the St Albans gig rapidly faded away.
The guys were their usual friendly selves after, too. Apparently Peggy’s shirt was a gift from his daughter, and Gerry’s washboard is a genuine musical one (from Hobgoblin) rather than a converted laundry item!
Hertford acoustic in May is next on the list.
DC
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Big Dave
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« Reply #222 on: March 09, 2009, 03:48:49 PM » |
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Well, we shouldn’t have worried!
The FC set was, again, a superb and balanced choice, from a good historical range of the back-catalogue; it was especially good to hear Lord M and Doctor of Physick, neither of which I can recall hearing them play live before.
And the sound was excellent (from the middle of the third row), so all disappointment of the St Albans gig rapidly faded away.
DC
Then apparentlly Dr Clive, you sat directly in front of me. If I kicked the back of your chair I do offer sincere aplogies.  |
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« Reply #223 on: March 09, 2009, 05:06:36 PM » |
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Well, we shouldn’t have worried!
The FC set was, again, a superb and balanced choice, from a good historical range of the back-catalogue; it was especially good to hear Lord M and Doctor of Physick, neither of which I can recall hearing them play live before.
And the sound was excellent (from the middle of the third row), so all disappointment of the St Albans gig rapidly faded away.
DC
Then apparentlly Dr Clive, you sat directly in front of me. If I kicked the back of your chair I do offer sincere aplogies. If you did, I was far too immersed in the music to notice, and in any case would have been far too polite to mention it!  DC |
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« Reply #224 on: March 09, 2009, 07:57:43 PM » |
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I'm so surprised to read comments about poor sound balance at other venues, Saturday's show seemed one of the best in terms of sound quality I've heard.
My last venture to the Town hall was too see Jack Bruce a couple of months ago, I sat in row three and the reverb from the hall was so great I couldn't hear what he was saying even between numbers. He commented that the hall's redesign had 'almost' sorted things out!
On Saturday we sat three rows from the back and heard every instrument clearly at all times, thought the balance and separation of instruments was brilliant. (As has been said elsewhere it's always good to sit near the sound desk!) So someone must have been doing thir job well.
Loved the choice of numbers played and the band seemed really slick in the best possible sense. Can't add much to the above - I agree with all the positive comments. I understand that, emotionally speaking, getting all the guests on stage for MOTL is important but it often sounds a bit of a blur - Ken Nicols contribution really added to the effect. A great night out.
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« Reply #225 on: March 09, 2009, 09:54:56 PM » |
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Well...
The end of another spectacular tour. But Another one will start in 2 months so that's ok!
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« Reply #226 on: March 10, 2009, 10:39:25 AM » |
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.... to be fair to simon and the chaps they did something kind for a TAWer who could not make the gig. All will be revealed in due course.
Well it's revelation time.... The postman has just dropped a card through the letterbox.... with messages from everyone in Fairport   I am speechless...  ... and delighted... ... and .. well I dunno... just amazed! A huge thank you to my good friend that organised it and to The Chaps for being so kind  |
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Red Shoes (Caz+Mark)
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« Reply #227 on: March 10, 2009, 10:52:49 AM » |
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.... to be fair to simon and the chaps they did something kind for a TAWer who could not make the gig. All will be revealed in due course.
Well it's revelation time.... The postman has just dropped a card through the letterbox.... with messages from everyone in Fairport I am speechless... ... and delighted... ... and .. well I dunno... just amazed! A huge thank you to my good friend that organised it and to The Chaps for being so kind I would have loved to have seen the smile on your face, so glad it made you happy. C xxx |
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Back working on new album, with Peggy on base and a certain fiddle player who should be knighted :-)
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« Reply #228 on: March 10, 2009, 11:10:58 AM » |
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« Reply #229 on: March 10, 2009, 11:17:21 AM » |
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« Reply #230 on: March 10, 2009, 11:54:19 AM » |
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.... to be fair to simon and the chaps they did something kind for a TAWer who could not make the gig. All will be revealed in due course.
Well it's revelation time.... The postman has just dropped a card through the letterbox.... with messages from everyone in Fairport I am speechless... ... and delighted... ... and .. well I dunno... just amazed! A huge thank you to my good friend that organised it and to The Chaps for being so kind Which is why we love this band....isn't it? How luverley.... |
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« Reply #231 on: March 10, 2009, 12:56:25 PM » |
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That's brilliant Amethyst! What fun.
It reminds me of a day 15 years ago; the phone at work rang and the receptionist said "It's somebody called Dave Pegg for you Angie".
I just stood staring at her in disbelief.
It was our Silver Wedding anniversary, we were having a party that night, and seeing Fairport locally (in Market Deeping) the next evening. Unbeknown to me, my husband had sent an party invitation to the Chaps. Peggy was ringing to say they were sorry they wouldn't be in the area until the next day, but to go and meet them at the gig. Which we did of course, and they were lovely.
I'm trying to remember which football shirt Simon was wearing...it was a South American one. (There was a World Cup on at the time)
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« Reply #232 on: March 10, 2009, 01:06:57 PM » |
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We had an argument the other night - all because she said I didn't open the car door for her. She said I panicked and swam out my side first....
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« Reply #233 on: March 10, 2009, 01:45:01 PM » |
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Nice! Peggy's got an old (although not looking it) '94 Cropredy top on. Still about my favourite design..... |
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« Reply #234 on: March 10, 2009, 06:23:52 PM » |
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« Reply #235 on: March 10, 2009, 07:18:11 PM » |
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« Reply #236 on: March 17, 2009, 05:53:45 PM » |
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Late with this because my computer died the night of The Convention in Dumfries....but I have to say that it was wonderful beyond my expectation. Ken and Phil were a great opener....and Phil gave me a serious fright when,with no discernible muscle twitch he BECAME George Dubbya Bush before my eyes!
Didn't know whether to applaud or strangle him.
The interval was a really mellow Merlot time and I found myself chatting to Simon and we had shared memories of Muswell Hill/Crouch End way back when.
I told him of that dastardlt knaqve Swarbrick selling me a copy of Full House.......and 'forgetting' to leave the acual record inside the cover.
20 Minutes into the second half Peggy announces the 'SAwarb story and,amazingly, dedicates Dr.Physik to me..........these people are very very special and it is to my sadness today that they were not recording Dumfries that night...but it's to my great gladness that they were in Dumfries that night and it is to my great madness that I probably won't make Cropredy this year.
But.......they are very special people to me..all of them,what long chats we had post show over wines.
As they all say on my signed Programme.LOVE....and yes its reciprocal.
Thank You Guys,
Jimmy Gilp.
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