New RT Double cd

[Shane (Skirky)]

I do like the way RT shouts "Let's dance!" and goes into some morris tunes*.  

*attention, the Morris Police, that's what they sound like to me.

[StephenGiles]

I was thinking how much better it would have sounded with DM on drums!!

[RichardH]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

[Dan O.]

I was thinking how much better it would have sounded with DM on drums!!

Mmm, I love Michael Jerome's drumming, he's been working with RT since 1999 (apart from one tour where Earl Harvin subbed for him), so must be doing something right to earn his spot on that particular drumstool. Surely if RT wanted DM in his band then he'd have him in his band. (disclaimer : I also think that DM is one of the greats, by the way)

[Jim]

Jerome is a drumming genius, little kit, big sound
DM is my homeboy and will always be
RT can choose who he wants to drum for him and he  currently goes with MJ
maybe DM wasnt as available as he used to be

[MikeB (Mike)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

From Richard's own Q&A page:

One of these has come up on the RT list, and I thought I'd take the plunge....thanks.
Q. It seems that everyone assumes "Here Comes Geordie" was inspired by Sting. Confirm or deny as you will...either way, what, exactly, do you have against this Geordie fellow? Has Sting--or, all right, "the real Geordie"--really done anything deserving of such knifework? It sounds like your indignation goes beyond aesthetic grounds. How does the argument made here compare with the case against Kenny G in "I Agree With Pat Metheny"?

I can see why people think this is about Sting, but it is mere coincidence. I wrote the song about another person, who mortally insulted a good friend of mine, and deserves to be publicly flogged. So letÕs end all this Sting speculation.

[dooovall [Daniel]]

I'd love to see Richard perform Sidney Wells backed by the current Fairport lineup.  Cropredy 2011?  With a release on an official live CD?  Please?  Sidney Wells is my favorite RT solo track ever.  I just looped the acoustic version for like half an hour and am now back to the electric incarnation.  Wow.

[Shane (Skirky)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Regardless of the Stingy-ness of the subject or not, once RT has had a go at 'Geordie' for sounding like he comes from "Jamaicee" (which in itself is a scan shoehorning of spectacular stripe), his own pronunciation of "Charm" on 'Sidney Wells' takes on a whole new, astonishing aspect. Where's "Chheeeeaarrrrmmm!" supposed to be from? Unless it's an Oasis homage...    

[Henry Tompkins (Pete)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

[jaypeter (Peter)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

No matter how I try, I can't work out what a Mock-Gypsy (or indeed real Gypsy) accent might be. Please enlighten me.

[Henry Tompkins (Pete)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

No matter how I try, I can't work out what a Mock-Gypsy (or indeed real Gypsy) accent might be. Please enlighten me.

It's easy. Imagine a little bit of cockney mixed with a little southern Irish. Think 'Nobody's Wedding' on RT's first solo album.

[jude]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

Richard's voice hasn't changed much over the years since I first knew him other than in gaining confidence richness and maturity. Think you'll find it's his own unique accent.
But that's just my opinion of course.....

[Dan O.]

Agreed...well summed up Jude ! His voice is certainly unique, dark and special...

[jaypeter (Peter)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

No matter how I try, I can't work out what a Mock-Gypsy (or indeed real Gypsy) accent might be. Please enlighten me.

It's easy. Imagine a little bit of cockney mixed with a little southern Irish. Think 'Nobody's Wedding' on RT's first solo album.

I know what RT sounds like, there just ain't such a thing as a Gypsy accent, ergo there's no such thing as a fake Gypsy accent.

[bassline (Mike)]

'Don't sing with,don't sing with,don't sing with no fake gypsy accents'....

[Henry Tompkins (Pete)]

Great album I agree. But when it comes to calling Sting for singing in an accent not that of his native city, isn't this a slight case of pots and kettles?

Yeah, what is that accent used by RT? It's prevalent mostly on the ballads. I prefer the mock-gypsy one from the early years!!  

No matter how I try, I can't work out what a Mock-Gypsy (or indeed real Gypsy) accent might be. Please enlighten me.

It's easy. Imagine a little bit of cockney mixed with a little southern Irish. Think 'Nobody's Wedding' on RT's first solo album.

The other one I forgot to mention is 'Old changing way' of course.

[Mr Cat (Lewis)]

I prefer RT's voice now as opposed to the standard folkie accent of the early 70's..Dream Attic is something of a typical RT album: 5 or 6 brilliant songs, 4 or 5 typical RT standards and a couple of "what on earth??" tracks..Lyrically there are a couple of tracks which do nothing for me ("Money Shuffle" is ahrdly the most witty insightful blast at the recent economic woes and "Here Comes Geordie" is the sort of barb a la Kenny G, Janet Jackson etc that is fine for a laugh as a download but grates with repeated listens).  The major plus is the enthusiasm of the band and the great instrumental work from all concerned..

[StephenGiles]

Does anyone just listen to the sound without disecting the lyrics?

[jaypeter (Peter)]

Does anyone just listen to the sound without disecting the lyrics?

Me.

[Shane (Skirky)]

Does anyone just listen to the sound without disecting the lyrics?

Fans of Roni Size and Reprazent are particularly prone to this type of behaviour, I believe, yes.