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I think a lot depends on the advertising. If that makes clear that Ashley's not involved and all the members are new, people can judge for themselves whether to buy tickets or not.
For me, without wishing to sound too pretentious, the question is how does the musical vision of the band relate to the name? In the past it was easy: Ashley founded the band, Ashley was the ever-present, Ashley's musical vision defined what the band did. Although his son is there he isn't, so what makes this an "Albion Band" as distinct from a new band with these members called something else entirely?
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« Reply #81 on: July 21, 2011, 10:23:46 AM » |
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I get the impression they'll be doing some older "classic era" Albion material, so there's that link right there.
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« Reply #82 on: July 21, 2011, 10:25:59 AM » |
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I think a lot depends on the advertising. If that makes clear that Ashley's not involved and all the members are new, people can judge for themselves whether to buy tickets or not.
For me, without wishing to sound too pretentious, the question is how does the musical vision of the band relate to the name? In the past it was easy: Ashley founded the band, Ashley was the ever-present, Ashley's musical vision defined what the band did. Although his son is there he isn't, so what makes this an "Albion Band" as distinct from a new band with these members called something else entirely?
To me the release suggests that Ashley is almost MDing the project at the start- in some ways helping the new generation fly on their own sturdy home made wings |
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« Reply #83 on: July 21, 2011, 10:28:00 AM » |
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If the music's good, does it really matter what the band's moniker is?
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« Reply #84 on: July 21, 2011, 10:38:30 AM » |
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I get the impression they'll be doing some older "classic era" Albion material, so there's that link right there.
Where from? (I obviously missed that) |
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« Reply #86 on: July 21, 2011, 10:55:12 AM » |
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As I've said before, my simple solution is to prefix the band name with the word "New". It implies a succession, even similar musical style, but does not imply that any band members were in the Albion Band we saw last year.
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« Reply #87 on: July 21, 2011, 10:57:27 AM » |
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Like the New Seekers! They were an insult to Judith Durham. Sorry, off topic. |
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« Reply #88 on: July 21, 2011, 11:06:37 AM » |
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When all is said and done, I know quite a few folkies, who are not members of any folk-based discussion boards/lists, and my concern is that they'll turn up expecting to see Ashley.
I suppose the question is what will the adverts and associated words say. Will it make it clear that Ashley will not be on stage?
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« Reply #89 on: July 21, 2011, 11:11:18 AM » |
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For the curious, a Christmas Albion Band tour and CD are planned for this winter.
The new band announcement says they'll will start touring in 2012. What that means for any future Christmas Albion projects is open to conjecture.
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« Reply #90 on: July 21, 2011, 11:35:10 AM » |
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Will it make it clear that Ashley will not be on stage?
I guess a photo of the line-up could be sufficient in that regard? |
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« Reply #91 on: July 21, 2011, 11:51:37 AM » |
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Like the New Seekers! They were an insult to Judith Durham. Sorry, off topic. Oh, and their version of Pinball Wizard! A travesty! Sorry, still off topic. |
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« Reply #92 on: July 21, 2011, 11:55:53 AM » |
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Well I've asked for the Cd that will be available after the launch in Sidmouth so will be interested to hear what they sound like.
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« Reply #93 on: July 21, 2011, 11:57:17 AM » |
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For the curious, a Christmas Albion Band tour and CD are planned for this winter.
That's the Albion Christmas Band Andy, if we're going to be picking nits here... |
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« Reply #94 on: July 21, 2011, 11:58:13 AM » |
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As I've said before, my simple solution is to prefix the band name with the word "New". It implies a succession, even similar musical style, but does not imply that any band members were in the Albion Band we saw last year.
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« Reply #95 on: July 21, 2011, 12:01:28 PM » |
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For the curious, a Christmas Albion Band tour and CD are planned for this winter.
That's the Albion Christmas Band Andy, if we're going to be picking nits here... I do beg your pardon, Simon, a slip of the wrist. |
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« Reply #96 on: July 21, 2011, 12:03:13 PM » |
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For the curious, a Christmas Albion Band tour and CD are planned for this winter.
That's the Albion Christmas Band Andy, if we're going to be picking nits here... Watch what you say everybody, the Chipping Norton Set is listening |
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« Reply #97 on: July 21, 2011, 12:04:05 PM » |
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Watch what you say everybody, the Chipping Norton Set is listening
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« Reply #98 on: July 21, 2011, 01:12:27 PM » |
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