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« Reply #60 on: January 11, 2012, 01:32:18 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
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« Reply #61 on: January 11, 2012, 01:49:31 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
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« Reply #62 on: January 11, 2012, 02:18:14 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
Er.....nope! Another, most insistent 'nope' here too... |
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« Reply #63 on: January 11, 2012, 02:24:38 PM » |
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But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
There is a school of thought which holds that Dave Pegg's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's. |
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« Reply #64 on: January 11, 2012, 02:26:12 PM » |
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But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
There is a school of thought which holds that Dave Pegg's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's. It's in Hungary. |
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« Reply #65 on: January 11, 2012, 02:29:50 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
Er.....nope! Another, most insistent 'nope' here too... And another. Chris has a lovely voice, but Swarb's has more character, and that's more important to me. Jules |
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« Reply #66 on: January 11, 2012, 02:34:41 PM » |
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But they are very different type singers, its not a matter of preference for me. Chris has been singing a lot of Swarbs songs over the years, JBL included. But they were all Swarb's songs to begin with, and without them we wouldn't be having this particular discussion. I am glad a lot of that material has been brought back in over the years, stuff they weren't doing in the 80's and early 90's except perhaps at Cropredy-Now Be Thankful, Rosie, Hexhamshire Lass, etc....all associated with Swarb, but now being sung by Chris. But I don't prefer one over the other personally.
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« Reply #67 on: January 11, 2012, 03:35:31 PM » |
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I agree it's great that Chris has brought a number of classic Swarb songs from the archives. I will certainly be playing the new BL CD a lot when it arrives. No-one can blame me for wanting to do that can they???
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« Reply #68 on: January 11, 2012, 03:39:17 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
At the risk of having heavy objects hurdled at me - yes, I'll agree with you, whole-heartedly. |
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« Reply #69 on: January 11, 2012, 03:41:37 PM » |
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Thank you Heather - let's huddle together in a corner at Cropredy and have large objects thrown at us...
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« Reply #70 on: January 11, 2012, 04:23:38 PM » |
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Nah, its ok Darren, no blame from me. If you prefer Chris's vocals, its cool of course. I'm a big fan of both in reality. I'm glad Chris and the band are bringing some back, I'm happy to listen to the originals with Swarb as well. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing JBL at Cropredy and will be getting the live album at some point.
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« Reply #71 on: January 11, 2012, 04:47:36 PM » |
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But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
Yes, I'm going to agree with you. I love Swarb's voice, but I love Chris's more. |
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« Reply #72 on: January 11, 2012, 05:15:26 PM » |
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Thank you Heather - let's huddle together in a corner at Cropredy and have large objects thrown at us...
Er, can I join you please? I like both but I love Chris's voice particularly. Now, if we could just get him to lay off the mando and pick up the leccy guitar more often ....  |
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« Reply #73 on: January 11, 2012, 06:32:19 PM » |
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I have to side with Chris L is this one I'm afraid
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« Reply #74 on: January 11, 2012, 06:38:21 PM » |
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No, Swarb every time.
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« Reply #75 on: January 11, 2012, 07:08:19 PM » |
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In many ways chris has a better voice, more tuneful, a sweeter tone, great clarity BUT
Swarb's voice has amazing drama, character, attitude, he plays around the melody almost like a great swing singer.
Swarb for me.
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« Reply #76 on: January 11, 2012, 08:14:04 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
I like 'em both. One is not better than the other, IMO; they're just different. But I will risk bodily harm here and say I much prefer the post 1985 line ups over the earlier ones. Sorry, gang, but I just do. I like 'em all, but the later ones speak to me better. |
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« Reply #77 on: January 11, 2012, 10:52:17 PM » |
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Not to understate Swarb's brilliant fiddle playing, his massive contribution to the folk-rock and folk genres, his song-writing skills etc etc etc.
But surely someone in the world is going to agree with me that Chris Leslie's vocals are preferable to Dave Swarbrick's?
is this an age thing? My ears may agree but my heart and soul says no |
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« Reply #78 on: January 12, 2012, 06:16:18 PM » |
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Some are saying Chris and some are saying Dave,....there's only one way to sort this out.......
FIGHT!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #79 on: January 12, 2012, 06:43:19 PM » |
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Some are saying Chris and some are saying Dave,....there's only one way to sort this out.......
FIGHT!!!!!!!!
What, between Chris and Swarb? That would be a bit mad! |
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