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« Reply #2221 on: September 06, 2024, 05:28:19 PM » |
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I only have the first one which I played recently after the tribute video for Gerry played the instrumental track Celtic Dream. Seen some videos of other performances. As the broader concept I wasnt that interested, but for the Fairport side I agree it showed their adaptability and versatility.
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« Reply #2222 on: September 06, 2024, 07:39:22 PM » |
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It is the tracks from Alain Simon's Excalibur project that Fairport members played on. I like it. I seem to be in a minority here.
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« Reply #2223 on: September 17, 2024, 03:15:01 PM » |
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Things I didn't know or had entirely forgotten part 243:
That the version of Si Tu Dois Partir on Over the Next Hill featured the original Martin Lamble 1969 percussion.
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« Reply #2224 on: September 17, 2024, 03:57:34 PM » |
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Things I didn't know or had entirely forgotten part 243:
That the version of Si Tu Dois Partir on Over the Next Hill featured the original Martin Lamble 1969 percussion.
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« Reply #2225 on: September 24, 2024, 11:39:00 AM » |
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Happy 78th to the incomparable Jerry Donahue. I do hope he's still managing some enjoyment in his life.
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« Reply #2226 on: October 09, 2024, 05:08:02 AM » |
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Joe Boyd appeared in-store at Waterloo Records this evening, to tell stories and read excerpts from "And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain." After telling some great stories about Toots Hibbert, a Bulgarian singer whose name I couldn't transcribe, and Fela Kuti, he answered the obligatory question about Nick Drake plus, oddly, the ISB (but no Fairport or Sandy).
He christened the underside of my Fairport cap's bill, as seen below. Who will I track down next?
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« Reply #2227 on: October 09, 2024, 03:00:47 PM » |
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so whilst doing some W.W.W.surfing i came across this about Harvey Bramham who was Fairports infamous roadie http://www.americanwarlibrary.com/deawatch/magnuson/c24.pdf |
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« Reply #2228 on: October 23, 2024, 01:35:25 PM » |
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Is there any specific reason to own the RT Walking on a Wire box set? For whatever reason I've never had it. Don't think I've even looked at it. Got the Free Reed one (and Hard Luck Stories, of course). So...?
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« Reply #2229 on: October 23, 2024, 04:09:36 PM » |
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Is there any specific reason to own the RT Walking on a Wire box set? For whatever reason I've never had it. Don't think I've even looked at it. Got the Free Reed one (and Hard Luck Stories, of course). So...?
Other than being a pretty good chronological cross-label history it mainly provides an excellent opportunity to disagree with the compiler's choices.  |
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« Reply #2230 on: October 23, 2024, 06:03:54 PM » |
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Is there any specific reason to own the RT Walking on a Wire box set? For whatever reason I've never had it. Don't think I've even looked at it. Got the Free Reed one (and Hard Luck Stories, of course). So...?
Other than being a pretty good chronological cross-label history it mainly provides an excellent opportunity to disagree with the compiler's choices. That sounds like it was made for me, then |
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« Reply #2231 on: October 23, 2024, 10:19:21 PM » |
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Is there any specific reason to own the RT Walking on a Wire box set? For whatever reason I've never had it. Don't think I've even looked at it. Got the Free Reed one (and Hard Luck Stories, of course). So...?
I own it and have never found a good reason to as I had the entire contents elsewhere before it was issued. I am still mystified as to why I bought it. The best that can be said is that it is a nice package. |
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« Reply #2232 on: October 24, 2024, 09:33:52 AM » |
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It's one of the rare occasions when the Amazon review sums it up. "In the end it's a peculiar middle ground that this set covers. Too mainstream for Thompson nuts, despite the 60-page booklet written by Patrick Humphries, and yet too large to interest the really casual listener.
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« Reply #2233 on: October 24, 2024, 10:13:33 AM » |
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It's one of the rare occasions when the Amazon review sums it up. "In the end it's a peculiar middle ground that this set covers. Too mainstream for Thompson nuts, despite the 60-page booklet written by Patrick Humphries, and yet too large to interest the really casual listener.
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« Reply #2234 on: October 24, 2024, 10:38:34 AM » |
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Is there any specific reason to own the RT Walking on a Wire box set? For whatever reason I've never had it. Don't think I've even looked at it. Got the Free Reed one (and Hard Luck Stories, of course). So...?
Have never been tempted, although I can see it being a neat one stop package that covers a wide timeline. I have "Watching The Dark" which I adore, and ticks all the boxes IMHO as an essential RT compilation (to 1992), along with the Free Reed box set for rarities and other interesting stuff. |
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« Reply #2235 on: October 24, 2024, 10:55:02 AM » |
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I have "Watching The Dark" which I adore, and ticks all the boxes IMHO as an essential RT compilation (to 1992), along with the Free Reed box set for rarities and other interesting stuff.
Another big fan of Watching the Dark here. 1993! I have a love/hate relationship with all the Free Reed boxes but there is much to love about it. Still want a physical copy of the 6th disc, mind... |
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« Reply #2236 on: October 24, 2024, 12:03:36 PM » |
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[/quote] I have a love/hate relationship with all the Free Reed boxes [/quote] Agreed. Lots of fabulous material, but the sequencing is decidedly wayward.  |
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« Reply #2237 on: October 24, 2024, 12:13:08 PM » |
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I have "Watching The Dark" which I adore, and ticks all the boxes IMHO as an essential RT compilation (to 1992), along with the Free Reed box set for rarities and other interesting stuff.
Another big fan of Watching the Dark here. 1993! I have a love/hate relationship with all the Free Reed boxes but there is much to love about it. Still want a physical copy of the 6th disc, mind... I was lucky enough to get the 6th disc, although for the likes of me can't actually remember writing in for it! (It was quite a long time ago!)... |
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« Reply #2238 on: October 24, 2024, 12:37:41 PM » |
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Agreed. Lots of fabulous material, but the sequencing is decidedly wayward. Not just the sequencing - the sound levels, the audio quality, the writing - basically the whole process needed some significant oversight which it didn't get. That said, I think the love and geeky fandom does kind of break through most of the time. |
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« Reply #2239 on: October 24, 2024, 12:41:30 PM » |
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Agreed. Lots of fabulous material, but the sequencing is decidedly wayward. Not just the sequencing - the sound levels, the audio quality, the writing - basically the whole process needed some significant oversight which it didn't get. That said, I think the love and geeky fandom does kind of break through most of the time. Agreed on all counts. The sets are much more akin to bootlegs than official releases. Just checked my RT box because I couldn't recall, but happy to see 6th disc present and correct. Jules |
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