MikeB (Mike)
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« Reply #400 on: July 20, 2009, 02:12:11 PM » |
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I forgot to mention in my post how much I enjoyed hearing Matty done "straight" for once!
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« Reply #401 on: July 20, 2009, 02:41:03 PM » |
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I to enjoyed the straight Matty also...over the past decade it has become quite a wayward child.
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« Reply #402 on: July 20, 2009, 02:53:45 PM » |
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Robyn H and Richard T doing Williamson was like Buddha and Jesus doing God then....I'm really glad us folk-rock fans avoid hyberbole at all times  Looks great...I hope there was a decent crowd there (don't like the comments about Rose in the review, mind - although they did make me laugh out loud: Rose did join in the chorus, albeit a long way from the mike, which was probably wise) Wasn't there, but it does sound like a good way of re-visiting some wonderful music. More like a one-off tribute than the Fairport evening. Presumably Williamson and Heron don't get along these days? |
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« Reply #403 on: July 20, 2009, 03:02:19 PM » |
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Presumably Williamson and Heron don't get along these days?
I think it's reasonable to make that assumption, at least in professional terms. The last reunited incarnation at least was not a terribly happy ship whilst Robin was still in them I have heard. Without him though, people don't really think they are seeing the ISB....so it's all a bit complicated! But this is all speculation and heresay so not that helpful I suppose. It's worth stating that I've heard that Robin did agree to do the gig but then soon after changed his mind. |
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« Reply #404 on: July 20, 2009, 03:03:38 PM » |
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Just fabulous!
Can't really add anything - still grinning from ear to ear.
Did get the chance to thank Joe B personally for making it all possible.
Chris L did a fab job.
DM is simply the best (and always has been, for my money).
The guest singers were absolutely right for each song they did - sorry to hear that Norma isn't well, but not being a fan of Martin Carthy meant I was more than happy not to hear him, and as noted elswhere Kellie While has given me an appreciation of A Sailor's Life which has heretofore escaped me. A great end to the first half.
Good to meet Mike B, too. And see Chris (but then I always seem to see Chris!).
Thanks to all concerned, it was just wonderful, including being part of an audience who all seemed to feel exactly the same!
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« Reply #405 on: July 20, 2009, 04:13:02 PM » |
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What a fantastic weekend at the Barbican, nice to meet so many TAW's too. The Fairport show on Saturday was just tremendous, good to see Ian Matthews and DM back in the fold for the evening, Jude got the show off to a fine start and RT's soaring guitar work added so much to the overall sound. It's a shame that for whatever reason some people decided they could not participate in the event but the subs CL and Kelly While both did a sterling job, which meant despite the doubts expressed by a few board members, the evening wasn't devalued in the slightest. Everyone I spoke with agreed it was the gig of the year. The ISB Very Cellular Songs evening on Sunday was another triumph, a terrific group of musicians revisited some of my favourite ISB songs. With each song performed by a different combination of artists, there was always danger of confusion on stage, so a special mention is due for the stage crew, who did a magnificent job. As Jude points out there is a very thorough review on the ISB message board which I wont try to improve upon. I did take some pics of the two concerts which will give a flavour I hope to those who couldn't be there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/16610726@N07/sets/72157621615276387/ |
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« Reply #406 on: July 20, 2009, 04:13:37 PM » |
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Sounds like A Sailor's Life was the highlight for many. Let's hope we get a repeat at Cropredy.
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« Reply #407 on: July 20, 2009, 04:20:19 PM » |
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Sounds like A Sailor's Life was the highlight for many. Let's hope we get a repeat at Cropredy.
Add Time Shall Show the Wiser as well |
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MikeB (Mike)
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« Reply #408 on: July 20, 2009, 04:28:01 PM » |
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Sounds like A Sailor's Life was the highlight for many. Let's hope we get a repeat at Cropredy.
Add Time Shall Show the Wiser as well Good call. |
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« Reply #409 on: July 20, 2009, 04:33:12 PM » |
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Sounds like A Sailor's Life was the highlight for many. Let's hope we get a repeat at Cropredy.
Add Time Shall Show the Wiser as well Good call. It would be easier to say what I'm not particularly interested in seeing again (the Liege and Lief material, not that it wasn't fab) than it would be to list what needs to be seen again. But if we don't get another rendition of A Sailor's Life from that crew again in a few weeks (please tell me Kellie doesn't have another gig?), I may have to cause a riot. On my own, if necessary.  |
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« Reply #410 on: July 20, 2009, 04:36:17 PM » |
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As I may have mentioned before, Fairport Saturday night was the eldest (now aged eight) first gig. Second row from the front and dead centre. I tried to explain to her how life does not get much better than DM playing unbelievable drums to a Sailor's Life. I think she now understands. Apologies to anyone sat around me as she asked a question about the music or band members during every song. However, one must not put the young off learning and they were quite good questions. Mainly about who was related to who. Actually more complicated than I first thought.
A blown away performance. Do it again, do it again....................
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« Reply #411 on: July 20, 2009, 05:46:45 PM » |
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But if we don't get another rendition of A Sailor's Life from that crew again in a few weeks (please tell me Kellie doesn't have another gig?), I may have to cause a riot. On my own, if necessary. Well, if Kellie's presence will quell a riot, can we have her do I'll Keep It With Mine again too because that sent shivers down my spine. |
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« Reply #412 on: July 20, 2009, 06:15:12 PM » |
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Equally I want to hear Linde Nijland do Fotheringay again. And again. And again... (Ideally with the Simon/Ian harmonies)
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« Reply #413 on: July 20, 2009, 10:55:33 PM » |
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It was a great evening, and as others have said there were so many highlights or little moments to treasure that it seems very difficult to pick any out for special mention, but I will add one and that was Ashley walking round to the back of the stage to stand behind Dave Mattacks during MotL. He was leaning on the monitor singing away and looking around the hall, but I suspect also to make sure that DM wasn't alone at the back.
Lovely gesture. Also very much appreciated Simon's comments about Chris L, after Joe Boyd's slightly erroneous intro.......needed to be said methinks. A fabulous show all round, congratulations and a thousand thanks to everyone concerned with it's creation. |
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« Reply #414 on: July 20, 2009, 11:17:22 PM » |
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40 years ago my mate Kev and I turned up at The Fairfield Halls hoping to hear Sailor's Life live - it was something of a cult track at our school.
Instead we heard L&L for the first time - stunning, life changing, - but I've had to wait 40 years for Sailor's Life. I've no adjectives to adequately describe the feeling on Saturday!
Come all Ye was a spine tingling start to the second act.
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« Reply #415 on: July 21, 2009, 12:30:52 PM » |
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We only got back from London late last night so excuse the somewhat belated post. Without doubt the best Fairport gig I've ever seen, the early years sets at Cropredy are always special but this was something else again. Special mention for Kellie While, I'd not seen anyone get anywhere near Sandy's performances on I'll Keep It With Mine and Sailor's Life until Saturday but she nailed both of them - a repeat at Cropredy please.
Good to finally put faces to a few names at the pre-gig meet at the Fox and Anchor, great to meet you all.
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« Reply #416 on: July 21, 2009, 12:32:17 PM » |
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But, does anyone know how the Sunday night ISB evening went?
Sunday was excellent, way beyond my expectations to be honest. My only previous live experience of the ISB was that Cropredy set, so a certain amount of trepidation was understandable. Star of the evening IMHO was Robyn Hitchcock who was the glue that held the whole thing together, not an easy job with the on-stage personnel changing after virtually every song. I've followed Robyn's career from his early days in the Soft Boys in the 70s but this role revealed a side of him I'd not seen previously. Special mention also for Alasdair Roberts who was perfect for My Name is Death and the Joe Boyd endorsed Trembling Bells whose Cold Days of February was my personal highlight of the evening, stunning stuff. RT was a pleasure to watch as always, performing a great solo October Song, which he made sound like one of his own and then duetting twice with Robyn and once each with Kami and Abigail Washburn . So a really good night, I went along with more curiosity than expectation and loved every minute of it. A big thank you to Sandra for the tickets by the way I owe you a pint or three at Croppers. |
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« Reply #417 on: July 21, 2009, 01:15:48 PM » |
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There's been some grumbles from people that Kami Thompson forgot the words to Painting Box, but I don't know to what extent or how much .
Anyway, on a more positive note I briefly mentioned that my Fairport-novice mother, who only owns Unalfbricking and Liege & Lief came along to Saturday's show and was utterly blown away by the performances of everyone there. Her favourite Fairport track is Autopsy, and she couldn't stop raving about how well it was done. She was also very touched by everyone singing Meet On The Ledge, which she wasn't familiar with.
P.S. I believe that she and my girlfriend have designs on Iain Matthews, as they seemed to both be swooning with affection every time he sang. All I can say is that I hope I look that good when I hit 63.
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« Reply #418 on: July 21, 2009, 01:17:04 PM » |
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A cheeky question I know but Mr Nicol, if you feel the urge, I am sure we would really like to know your thoughts/reactions/memories of Saturday nights' excellent performance.
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« Reply #419 on: July 21, 2009, 01:29:28 PM » |
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There's been some grumbles from people that Kami Thompson forgot the words to Painting Box, but I don't know to what extent or how much .
Kami stumbled over one line of Painting Box when she appeared to lose her way, happily the moment passed almost unnoticed by the majority of the audience, who like me seemed totally enthralled by the whole experience of hearing those ISB songs performed live. |
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