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« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2007, 01:26:03 PM » |
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Hi Jules No. There's no duplication of tracks between the existing Fairport box and the upcoming Sandy box (which is mostly her solo). They are designed to be complementary. Have a look at the tracklisting at www.myspace.com/sandydenny Blimey, I sound like a salesman! I should be on commission. Philip aka Pete Sorry Pete...uh...I mean Philip.  Thanks for the info and the link. Much appreciated! Jules |
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« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2007, 11:13:58 AM » |
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Can I suggest we revive this earlier thread for talking about this set, now that reviews are starting to appear? I'm in touch with someone who was involved with compiling it, so am happy to answer any more questions people have about content etc. Release date is set for 10 September.
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« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2007, 01:06:41 PM » |
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I've already ordered it from my local dealer and cannot wait to hear it. I notice on the track listing that accompanying player is mentioned e few times,, does that imply that where nothing is stated, Sandy sings solo to own guitar or piano accompaniment? I noticed the old Fairport-connected "You Never Wanted Me" was included. That might be a solo effort, then?
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« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2007, 01:47:26 PM » |
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I notice on the track listing that accompanying player is mentioned a few times, does that imply that where nothing is stated, Sandy sings solo to own guitar or piano accompaniment?
Basically, yes. I think everything on discs 1 and 2 (plus the DVD) is Sandy solo with piano or guitar. On disc 4 The Spinners stuff is duets (with Mick Groves and Richard Thompson) and, on the same disc, the concert where she does 'You Never Wanted Me' is with the Johnny Silvo Folk Four. Funny - I see Johnny Silvo is appearing at Cambridge Folk Club in October. I really must try to have a word with him about his old mate! |
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« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2007, 02:56:25 PM » |
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Thanks for enlightening me. Although I personally prefer to hear Sandy sing, fronting a band/group, this is a release I have been waiting for. Sandy on her own is close to as good as with a band  |
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« Reply #25 on: September 03, 2007, 02:20:24 PM » |
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I think everything on discs 1 and 2 (plus the DVD) is Sandy solo with piano or guitar.
Slight correction to that. On disc 1 the Cellar Full of Folk session from 1967 is also with the Johnny Silvo Folk Four and the Bob Harris session from 1973 is with Hughie Burns, Pat Donaldson and Willie Murray. Here is the press release and promo card for the boxset: Sandy Denny – Live At The BBC
Universal Music Catalogue and Island Records are delighted to announce the release of a lavish four cd box set containing all almost every recording Sandy Denny made for the BBC. 3 CDs containing sessions, concerts and ‘off air’ recordings of tracks ‘lost’ by the beeb alongside a DVD of her only surviving TV performances and a 38 page DVD booklet containing extracts from her handwritten note books including unreleased song lyrics, sketches and unseen photographs.
A truly unique collection of recordings, regarded by many to contain her finest works.
This stunning box set will be available from 10th September. Follow this link for sneak preview of the luscious design and exclusive guide to the recordings.http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/070831161213 |
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« Reply #26 on: September 07, 2007, 12:13:28 PM » |
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Strong reviews of this in October issues of:
Mojo (Jim Irvin, 5 stars)
Uncut (Rob Young, 5 stars)
Q (Peter Kane, 3 stars - stingy, but they only give Linda Thompson's new one 3 stars!)
Record Collector trails it in "Acoustic/Songwriter" news, so maybe they are holding off till November.
Anyone seen any others?
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« Reply #27 on: September 07, 2007, 12:35:01 PM » |
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I wonder if my pre-ordered copy might have arrived today or not. My local independent shop often does get new releases in the Friday before the release date.....
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« Reply #28 on: September 07, 2007, 01:33:59 PM » |
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« Reply #29 on: September 08, 2007, 06:06:22 PM » |
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It arrived here today. Looks beautiful, same packaging as the Fairport BBC set (i.e. the "book" idea). Not much text in the booklet, but many pics, a lot of them never published before I think. The music I'll play in the coming days, most of it I know either from the original Strange Fruit CD or old tapes, but it's a welcome/essential addition to the Sandy catalogue - at last this BBC stuff is now widely availabe.
And this surely makes Fairport the most "boxed" band in history when you count the essential musicians' "solo" box sets. This is the 3rd Sandy Denny box; there's also 3 Fairport box sets (inc Cropredy Capers). Then the Swarb - RT - Hutchings - Pegg boxes - which 'mother'-band beats that?
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« Reply #30 on: September 09, 2007, 04:40:56 PM » |
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And this surely makes Fairport the most "boxed" band in history when you count the essential musicians' "solo" box sets. This is the 3rd Sandy Denny box; there's also 3 Fairport box sets (inc Cropredy Capers). Then the Swarb - RT - Hutchings - Pegg boxes - which 'mother'-band beats that?
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« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2007, 04:55:21 PM » |
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And this surely makes Fairport the most "boxed" band in history when you count the essential musicians' "solo" box sets. This is the 3rd Sandy Denny box; there's also 3 Fairport box sets (inc Cropredy Capers). Then the Swarb - RT - Hutchings - Pegg boxes - which 'mother'-band beats that?
I was thinkig similar thoughts myself. Getting into Fairport has really boosted my Box Set Shelf! Jules And only 3 years to wait until the SJB Nicol box set too.... |
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« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2007, 06:04:48 PM » |
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Ashley's had 2, The more recent Free Reed one plus the collected Guvnor CD's.
In addition there's FC related stuff on The Acoustic Folk Box.
You could also get The Carthy Chronicles too, there's related stuff on that as well.
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« Reply #33 on: September 09, 2007, 06:10:16 PM » |
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Ashley's had 2, The more recent Free Reed one plus the collected Guvnor CD's.
In addition there's FC related stuff on The Acoustic Folk Box.
You could also get The Carthy Chronicles too, there's related stuff on that as well.
Let's not forget RT's Watching the Dark either...a vast improvement on the latter set imho.... |
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« Reply #34 on: September 09, 2007, 07:24:10 PM » |
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Pedant's corner. I'm not sure that you can improve on something that was subsequent. But I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment!  |
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« Reply #35 on: September 09, 2007, 07:28:14 PM » |
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Pedant's corner. I'm not sure that you can improve on something that was subsequent. But I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment! You're quite right of course. The bloody shame of it all.... In fact, if I'm being truthfully pedantic myself, I'd have to admit to being uncomfortable with the '3-discness' of WtD as well. But, hell, it's still a box set to me....it's just the box was smaller! |
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« Reply #36 on: September 10, 2007, 03:07:56 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: September 10, 2007, 03:46:16 PM » |
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« Reply #38 on: September 10, 2007, 04:48:52 PM » |
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Re: Sandy's box set, having arrived today, much impressed with the dvd, the quality is great!! so much more real after the youtube versions. The early recordings on disc one have a lovely ethereal quality to them and you start to appreciate the textures to her voice. Loved the interview, the box presentaion is excellent. Impressed with her guitar work. Still have to plow through the rest..... it's leaving me wanting more.... |
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« Reply #39 on: September 10, 2007, 11:45:25 PM » |
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Little Plum, your Redskin Chum - how delightfully non PC. Me go wigwam now for um kip before buy um Minnie the Minx box set off Amazon.
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