Anne T
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« Reply #60 on: May 18, 2006, 11:05:24 AM » |
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Really enjoyed Maidenhead last night! Highlights for me were "Here, there and everywhere", "Over the Lancashire Hills" and "Close to you". There was some hitch with the guitar amplifier towards the end, and Gerry's expressions and gestures were great fun to try and interpret as he communicated with the balcony. I hope that Simon did not think we were laughing at him - it was the gurning that was going on behind him!
As to the question posed earlier in the thread:"Is it Fairport?" - as I only "found" Fairport less than two years ago, it doesn't really matter to me, because all I saw and heard were some great musicians playing some great music.
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Bethan
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« Reply #61 on: May 18, 2006, 01:52:29 PM » |
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... just shows how wonderful live performances are...
steve-n! I read back on what I said and I think I phrased it very badly indeed, I wasn't trying to be sarcastic or anything. I love live gigs, BECAUSE of the way the band re-interprets their own song. I used to get very annoyed when bands used to mime... it destroys the whole point of going to see the band live. If you just wanted to hear the record exactly the same you could just listen to it and not see the band. also at gigs I feel you can get a more personal look at the members themselves (and therefore indirectly the songs and the meaning behind them.) Little querks like Simon's forgetting, Rik's jokes and Chis's explanations means their personalitly comes across, rather than on albums where it's just the songs which have been edited and refined. also as the band's style has evolved over the years (anyone who says over the next hill sounds just like unhalfbricking needs their ears clearning out!!) means that when the current line up plays an older song it will always have a different style and I love that about live fairport too. sorry if my phrasing was a little off, if it reads as sarcastic I really didn't mean it to. rock on live fairport! |
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anyone else up for cropredy this year? ...
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« Reply #62 on: May 18, 2006, 02:04:27 PM » |
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I couldn't agree more Bethan.. well put  |
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steve-n
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« Reply #63 on: May 18, 2006, 04:22:23 PM » |
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... just shows how wonderful live performances are...
sorry if my phrasing was a little off, if it reads as sarcastic I really didn't mean it to. Without wishing to divert this thread on to apologies, I'm sorry if you thought that I had interpreted your comment as sarcasm. I certainly hadn't read it as such and it was actually a nice excuse to express my thoughts on live performances. From your subsequent post it seems we're pretty much in accord -  Steve (who definitely didn't win the suncatcher in the raffle) |
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Bethan
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« Reply #64 on: May 18, 2006, 07:36:10 PM » |
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thanks steve and amethyst...
anyhow, back on topic. Gerry was on top form I thought. That's the first time I've seen him perform within viewing distance (I consider a field apart being non-viewing distance).
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anyone else up for cropredy this year? ...
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« Reply #65 on: May 19, 2006, 03:29:18 AM » |
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Recently I've been fortunate enough to be both close to and with an unobscured view of Gerry at work. Absolutely fascinating. For example, the quickness of the hand when retrieving or replacing the white tambourine.
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« Reply #66 on: May 19, 2006, 08:58:27 AM » |
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See FC website topic "FC in a Hole" on the Accoustic Tour. Will Chris be writing a song about this or does John Gaudie cover such eventualities? |
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« Reply #67 on: May 19, 2006, 01:59:43 PM » |
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See FC website topic "FC in a Hole" on the Accoustic Tour. Nah....that was a rehearsal for the 27th.....(go check the gig dates) |
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« Reply #68 on: May 19, 2006, 10:16:44 PM » |
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Finally some photos from Farnsfield. |
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NeilR
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« Reply #69 on: May 19, 2006, 10:18:23 PM » |
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« Reply #70 on: May 19, 2006, 10:20:45 PM » |
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Good, Neil,.....very good.
Anyone going to the Carnglaz=e Caverns on the 27th?....
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« Reply #71 on: May 20, 2006, 02:45:46 PM » |
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Great pix Neil.. thank you.. I can tell where you were sitting now |
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Farnsfield Acoustic ... Notts
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« Reply #72 on: May 20, 2006, 08:30:57 PM » |
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Great pix Neil.. thank you.. I can tell where you were sitting now I was sitting where Simon's face was almost always blocked by the mic; and shots of Gerry were blocked by Simon's guitar  |
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« Reply #73 on: May 20, 2006, 08:47:03 PM » |
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Here's some more - from Southampton this time.
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« Reply #74 on: May 20, 2006, 08:48:15 PM » |
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Last two....
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« Reply #75 on: May 21, 2006, 12:24:57 PM » |
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What wonderful pics! As FC rarely come past the Severn Bridge I don't see them as often as I'd like so these are a real bonus (come on guys, it's only a fiver - or go the scenic Gloucester route for free! - lots of good venues in South Wales!)
... and I still say it's about time Chris had a haircut .... !!
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« Reply #76 on: May 27, 2006, 08:24:15 PM » |
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November - 18th at Lewes, Sussex, probably Lewes Town Hall.
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« Reply #77 on: May 31, 2006, 01:36:56 PM » |
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... and I still say it's about time Chris had a haircut .... !!
You sound like my dad, circa 1970. |
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« Reply #78 on: May 31, 2006, 02:12:33 PM » |
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Me and the boys went to see the Chaps at Tonbridge last Friday, and WOW! what a night. Though we have seen the Fairport full line up many times, for some strange reason that I cannot fathom out, we were Fairport Acoustic virgins, but what a memorable and mind blowing introduction. Sensational to hear the different slant they gave to familiar tunes. For Dennis it was not only entertaining but educational as his eyes rarely seemed to stray from watching Simons fingers and I know he tried hard to memorise many of the chord changes. I cannot really add anymore to the great reviews allready written, but must just add a huge great big thank you Chaps from me Dennis and Jack and enjoy America!  |
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steve-n
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« Reply #79 on: June 01, 2006, 11:08:33 AM » |
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Last gig of the tour at Cox's Yard ("Fairport in your front room" for those who know it!) - the chaps seemed really relaxed and out for a good time and whilst the set itself was pretty much that which we had seen previously, it was fascinating to see how the interpretation has developed over the weeks. No need to be too analytical though, suffice to say that it was a brilliant night.
Still trying to figure out the link between Mary Anning and Charles Dickens.... presumably Simon is preparing for an American creationist audience.
Steve
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