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« Reply #60 on: January 21, 2012, 06:15:59 PM » |
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Not sure if brass would be appropriate for CMM,not medieval enough,but yes it works with Kate, and Roy Harper's Old Cricketer is sublime with the nostalgic feel of the brass.
I was thinking of Farewell, Farewell and brass, not CMM. Although I've not heard many medieval Brass songs. |
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« Reply #61 on: January 21, 2012, 06:20:06 PM » |
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Hexamshire Lass:Always loved this, it's good having Chris in the band so Swarb era songs can be revisited.
My only criticism would be that Swarb sounded like he was going to pop round with a fag behind his ear, and do something indescribably filthy out by the bins once he got there, whereas Chris sounds like he's going to meet up to discuss which day the recycling should go out. And I should stress that that's the only downside to the collection that has occurred to me so far. The rest sounds wonderfully fresh, revitalised, as live, and I was pleased to hear that Simon has elected to play electric (on that tricky Walk Awhile lick for example) where he's commonly played acoustic before. And it's a welcome final answer to all those "Where do I start with Fairport Convention?" questions. It's also quite warming to read the many fulsome asides to DM's contributions to the original arrangements and such in the sleevenotes. Fairport don't do filthy, but I know exactly what you mean. Most of these old folk songs seem to be about murder or bonking. |
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« Reply #62 on: January 21, 2012, 06:27:18 PM » |
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« Reply #63 on: January 21, 2012, 06:34:44 PM » |
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You haven't heard the naughty Sailor's Alphabet? Widow of Westmoorland's Daughter isn't exactly clean. Or Doctor of Physick. |
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« Reply #64 on: January 21, 2012, 06:48:03 PM » |
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« Reply #65 on: January 21, 2012, 08:04:38 PM » |
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You haven't heard the naughty Sailor's Alphabet? I meant Fairport in its 21st Century Acoustic incarnation. Back then it was wall to wall filth. I don't think CL does dirty as well as DS. Back on topic, I actually like the flutes in CMM, as they're not too overbearingly cliched and Irish. The album is fine, despite my criticisms. I suspect I'll listen to this one quite often. It's the only time I've ever heard the Hiring Fair and not wanted to vomit. A low point of any Fairport Concert to me used to be that heart sinking moment when DM stepped away from the drum kit and headed for the keyboards. |
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« Reply #66 on: January 21, 2012, 08:14:20 PM » |
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You haven't heard the naughty Sailor's Alphabet? Widow of Westmoorland's Daughter isn't exactly clean. Or Doctor of Physick. I can never quite work it out properly, but does this song seems to put me in mind of a soixante-neuf with all its putting head where feet were before. |
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« Reply #67 on: January 21, 2012, 08:50:15 PM » |
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Buy the CD!  Have you heard the version from Old, New, Borrowed, Blue? That is my personal favourite. No keyboard. Effective use of fiddle harmonics. The new version is similar but less atmospheric I think. No I haven't heard that. Oh and to you an' all! Jules |
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« Reply #68 on: January 21, 2012, 08:51:42 PM » |
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Swarb sounded like he was going to pop round with a fag behind his ear, and do something indescribably filthy out by the bins once he got there
He does doesn't he? Well he will in my head every time I play Nine from now on. Great quote, Skirky! Jules |
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« Reply #69 on: January 21, 2012, 11:27:28 PM » |
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Buy the CD! Have you heard the version from Old, New, Borrowed, Blue? That is my personal favourite. No keyboard. Effective use of fiddle harmonics. The new version is similar but less atmospheric I think. No I haven't heard that. Oh and to you an' all! Jules Oh alright then. To put you out of your misery... Little Did I Think (Swarb) I Was Sixteen Pt 1 (Peggy/Simon) John My Son (Peggy) I Was Sixteen Pt 2 (Peggy/Simon) St Ninian's Isle/Trumpet Hornpipe (Ronald Cooper/Trad) Sailor's Alphabet (Trad) John Lee (Swarb) Breakfast In Mayfair (Simon) Trial Song (Swarb/Peggy) Cell Song (Swarb) The Time Is Near (Peggy) Dream Song (Swarb/Peggy) Wake Up John (Hanging Song) (Swarb/Peggy) |
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« Reply #70 on: January 22, 2012, 09:52:36 AM » |
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Oh alright then. To put you out of your misery...
Little Did I Think (Swarb)
I Was Sixteen Pt 1 (Peggy/Simon)
John My Son (Peggy)
I Was Sixteen Pt 2 (Peggy/Simon)
St Ninian's Isle/Trumpet Hornpipe (Ronald Cooper/Trad)
Sailor's Alphabet (Trad)
John Lee (Swarb)
Breakfast In Mayfair (Simon)
Trial Song (Swarb/Peggy)
Cell Song (Swarb)
The Time Is Near (Peggy)
Dream Song (Swarb/Peggy)
Wake Up John (Hanging Song) (Swarb/Peggy)
Thanks Gub. Actually no surprises for me there - that's pretty much how I thought it was, except maybe I Was Sixteen. Jules |
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« Reply #71 on: January 22, 2012, 09:57:55 AM » |
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I think The Time Is Near surprised me. It sounds every inch a Swarb song to my ears.
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« Reply #72 on: January 22, 2012, 06:01:41 PM » |
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Tuppence worth here...I wasn't expecting to enjoy this at all but, this very Sunday morning, I enjoyed it very much.
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« Reply #73 on: January 24, 2012, 02:01:27 AM » |
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I notice that Dave Pegg is credited only with bass (and not vocals) on By Popular Request, though clearly he does sing on it. What's up with that?
I just received the two new albums across the pond here in Ohio via today's mail. I'm now halfway through BPR and really love the new incarnation of Farewell Farewell. Can't wait to get to the Babbacombe Lee Live disc.
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« Reply #74 on: January 25, 2012, 01:43:26 PM » |
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« Reply #75 on: January 25, 2012, 01:54:49 PM » |
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Love what Gerry says about DM in his sleeve notes. Class.
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« Reply #76 on: January 25, 2012, 02:21:07 PM » |
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Got BPR a few days ago. The only disappointment initially was Hexamshire Lass which to my ears seems to be missing the big crashing chords after the intro (cf with the version with Dan Ar Bras on guitar). Then I actually listened to it and the interplay between Simon and Peggy, especially Peggy's bass line, is fab. Fotheringay also stood out. It will be on repeat in my car for a while. I think it's a CD I will be coming back to often.
Is it just me or would it be better balanced and more representative with at least one instrumental on there? Maybe Lark In The Morning medley - where did that come in the voting?
I like the packaging too, similar to Festival Bell.
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« Reply #77 on: January 25, 2012, 02:25:00 PM » |
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Love what Gerry says about DM in his sleeve notes. Class.
I must have a read of that at some point. Sounds interesting. Jules |
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« Reply #78 on: January 25, 2012, 02:50:24 PM » |
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Is it just me or would it be better balanced and more representative with at least one instrumental on there? Maybe Lark In The Morning medley - where did that come in the voting?
That's an interesting point. I'm not sure whether any instrumentals made the top 20. On the other hand, "Sloth" did and they predictably chose to ignore that. I think it is a shame in a way that nothing from the last 15 years made the list (though they would not have been amongst my personal choices). It seems a little disrespectful to Chris Leslie. I guess the favourite would have been John Gaudie and there may not have been much they could do to make it sound significantly different from the original recording. |
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« Reply #79 on: January 25, 2012, 03:54:06 PM » |
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