Ric's Vocals

[Rory.]

Sod the singing, we're talking Scissor Jump Smashes here. By it's very nature, the SJS is an exciting technique, and indeed, with the exception of the Malaysian backhand flip, I can't see any other way to achieve the necessary spin. You have to remember this was before the advent of long pimples.



Edit: Please stay on topic. This thread is close to off-topic posts being deleted. Chris

[Sir Robert Peel]

Another Top Tip.

Forget the table tennis bat.  Stand well back from the table armed with your fiddle bow.  Marvel at the reach you can achieve and the springiness of horse hair on ball.  Make like the Four Tops with those feet - yes, pirouette, dear chap - and mouth the words to one of their hits: 'Bernadette' would be my choice.  We'll come to uninhibited singing once we've got you out of those H.P.S's.  

[Cocker Freeman]

Blimey, I can't believe no-one's mentioned this already...

Ric has sung in public on a few occasions, and on CD/cassette.  I have the album he made with Gordon Giltrap, and on the violin/effects showcase piece (PDC??), he distinctly sings into (the contact mic? on) his violin.  And I saw him do exactly that at Croppers - and at other gigs.

OK - no lyrics, but a definite singing voice. And in tune!

Never seen him play table-tennis though.

True, Paul. Very true. DH said it wasn't a case of Ric being tone-deaf or anything. He can sing in tune but he just lacks the confidence.

He should get one of those predator bats, what d'you reckon, Rory?

[Rory.]

You know where you are with a Cornilleau Competition 3000, the perfect weapon for an offensive game. Like singing, table tennis is all about confidence. Confidence and a good bat.

[Jim G]

Cripes! All I wanted to know was if Ric had ever sung! I seemed to have started world war three off . Just as well I didn’t post a question about his choice of footwear or asked if he has ever published a book of his jokes!!

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Ric has great taste in footwear and don't let anyone else try to tell you otherwise.. they are wrong!!

[Cocker Freeman]

I think we've already covered his footwear in rather too much detail, Jim. We don't want to go there again, Amy, do we.

I wouldn't worry about starting world wars, Jim. Every topic ends up with Amethyst talking about shoes sooner or later. It's her thing.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Ignore him too Jim...

...now which horrible plastic shoes shall I wear to see the chaps tonight..??

[Dr Clive]

I did note last night that Ric was seen within a couple of feet of the microphone during MotL, but when I questioned him after the gig he claimed he was miming...

DC

[Neil]

So now we have the tragedy of Ric fooling the fans and toying with their affections by "miming" how cruel can this man get.

[Chris]

huh?.....surely it's his choice?

[Cocker Freeman]

So now we have the tragedy of Ric fooling the fans and toying with their affections by "miming" how cruel can this man get.

I'm gutted.

[Sir Robert Peel]

If it's good enough for Madonna then it's good enough four our lad.

[Rory.]

Come on let's be honest here, they all do it - miming that is, Mud didn't actually sing 'Tiger Feet' on Top Of The Pops, took them thirty years to close the show down as a result, and I still say that it was an over-reaction.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

If it's good enough for Madonna then it's good enough four our lad.

What colour noddy boots does Madonna favour then, or does she have a pair in every shade?

[Chris]

Off topic - we're talking vocals, Jen, not shoes!

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

I know.. I was winding up His Bobness..  

[mikec]

And I think Neil might just have been a tad ironic in his post.

Oh and Ric 'mimed' last night in Southport as well.  

[johanna/ulla]

I wouldn't worry about starting world wars, Jim.

Don´t mention the war!  

[Neil]

It's time to be honest:

The real problem is that Chris Leslie, not only does he fiddle a bit, he writes songs, plays oud's whistles, bouzouki's mandolins and even writes songs and to top it all off is a fine singer. Ric is obviously feeling the pressure and is being forced into the role of the Fairport mime.

Something should be done about this problem immediately, the answer is simple a table tennis competition hopefully as soon as possible so that this issue can be fully and publicly addressed. Chipping Norton would be a good venue for this or even Cropredy. Of course both players should wear sensible shoes to avoid any accidents.