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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 30, 2016 9:35:10 GMT
Beautiful Worcester Cathedral I might just consider the trek now!!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 30, 2016 9:31:00 GMT
Well well - Ian Anderson in Worcester Cathedral. Who'd have thunk it! Got my tickets yesterday, and it'll be good to welcome the Headmaster and his boys, and a good few forum members hopefully, to my home city. I think a pre/post show beer or six will be in order, don't you... Enjoy! Trust him to make the Xmas gigs a bit out of the way for me considering this was going to be my first. I'd be getting the train and I checked Glasgow to Worcester - it would involve three changes and Derby's not much better. I would have preferred Glasgow or London but he never asked.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 29, 2016 10:17:11 GMT
Amazing photo's Jim and wouldn't you just like 5 minutes to twiddle a few knobs. Great pics Jim. I'm immensely proud that my youngest will be studying "how to twiddle knobs" on his sound production/music mixing, three year course that mother will be funding big time.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 29, 2016 10:13:01 GMT
Dear God they are the demons
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 29, 2016 9:51:07 GMT
History
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 27, 2016 16:46:56 GMT
Hadley Caliman played flute and sax on one of the most beautiful albums ever made - Caravanserai by Santana. Happily part of my collection from the 70's. You have to wait a bit for the flute ( at 4.28) buts that's not a bad thing. Watch out too for the change at 2.55 hadleycaliman.com/
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 27, 2016 12:15:07 GMT
Thanks for posting Jim.
Ironic really that although music unites and as usual Ian gives a great answer re unity and separation however the next question is about plagiarism in music. Where does influence end and so called plagiarism start? I don't think their is such a thing as musical plagiarism.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 27, 2016 11:56:56 GMT
Watched Glastonbury last night (from TV unfortunately) and although Coldplay aren't on my list of bands to see they put on a brilliant show as the last headline act - which seems to be a bit of a pattern now. The crowds loved them. They brought out Barry Gibb,my nineteen year old son who's obviously skipped the 80's music scene looked aghast Barry's voice, strangely enough seems to have gotten even higher considering he's in his 70's. But the best part was the thoughtful and beautiful tribute Chris Martin paid to the young boys who were killed in that horrific car accident in Sweden earlier this year. The band Viola Beach had just signed their first recording contract and were on their way in the music business. Coldplay played their song with a video of the boys in the background. "Giving them an alternative future as a headline act at Glastonbury" The song is climbing the charts. Lovely gesture. i68.images obliterated by tinypic/2yl7o9i.jpg[/IMG] metro.co.uk/2016/06/26/coldplay-called-a-class-act-after-viola-beach-tribute-at-glastonbury-5968306/ Coldplay's set ended with a song from Sir Michael Eavis. Chris Martin left this on the stage as a symbol to all the turmoil that's happening now. i65.images obliterated by tinypic/2a4zfqd.jpg[/IMG] Where would we be without music.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 27, 2016 11:31:49 GMT
Haha Fresh Coke Delivered Daily i66.images obliterated by tinypic/30t2xvl.jpg[/IMG] i63.images obliterated by tinypic/fkbih3.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 27, 2016 11:05:34 GMT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hwkn i68.images obliterated by tinypic/33wxlz7.gif[/IMG] Have a great Day!!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 19:58:13 GMT
.... it's the 'classic' Stairway to Heaven that intrigues me most. I wonder if Mr Harper introduced them to the compositions of Turlough O'Carolan - a blind Irish harpist from the 17th century? Some time soon, I will dig out and publish on here (if I can master the technology) - a version of one of his bestest tunes... And if you can't sing along with the first and last lines... 'There's a lady that's sure...' and then... 'She's buying a stairway to heaven' to O'Carolan's tune- then I'm a dutchman! It's late now, must go sleep - but I'll look into how the heck I get the sample on here, in the next few days! Then we'll see if anyone else agrees.... I love going through our vaults and old threads like this one - you find gems. Hello Andy - hope all is well! I've finally got round to finding that song you mentioned by Turlough O'Carolan and what a find! I reckon Plant and Page should ask their lawyers to hang around.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 19:25:43 GMT
Something from a Zepp Forum... 2008 ROBERT PLANT AND IAN ANDERSON = NO FRIENDS! ZEPP Link lzfan715 said: I've heard Jimmy and Robert take cracks at Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson. Some of my favourites: Jethro Dull Jethro Tull Bore "Em At The Forum
And in a blizzard in Canada while looking out the window: If that were cocaine Jethro Tull would be in heaven.
Don't get me wrong I like Jethro Tull I just think that Jimmy and Robert have a good sense of humour.
Zep Head What puzzles me, is that Tull's exceptional drummer Barriemore Barlow was available in 1980. I truly think Zeppelin could have continued on and prospered with Barrie in place of JB. According to the articles I've read it was a half hearted attempt to go on. They didn't just lose an incredible drummer they lost an integral part of the band and a close friend in such a shocking way. Led Zeppelin Was An Affair Of The Heart Jimmy Page - Rolling Stone www.rollingstone.com/music/features/jimmy-page-led-zeppelin-was-an-affair-of-the-heart-20141028Just a thought - Robert Plant in his hey day must have caused a few lead singers to mutter and criticise perhaps in some cases due to a touch of the green-eyed monster? I mean who really wouldn't have wanted to be Robert Plant in the 70's?
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 17:45:31 GMT
John Bonham on Barriemore Barlow: "the greatest Rock Drummer England ever produced" i64.images obliterated by tinypic/x458oh.jpg[/IMG] Not sure if Bonham actually did say that as according to the article is states "citation needed" It would be interesting to find out if he did say it. www.drumasylum.com/bios/barrie_barriemore_barlow_bio.htmlBarrie was one of the choices for Zeppelin when John died possibly due partly to his session work with both Plant and Page. Barrie also featured (two tracks - Emerald Eyes and Liquid Mercury)on Jimmy Page's 1988 solo album - "Outrider"
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 16:07:23 GMT
Two other rather interesting little snipettes from that video as well. It was Robert Plant and John Bonhams first TV appearance. And the man with the big specs at 1.43 a Mr Ray Coleman was the editor of Melody Maker and as written in stone,it was he and a certain Mr Ellis who contrived the story of "Tull Quit" due to adverse publicity about the release of APP. Of course all made up in order to maximise publicity for both APP and Melody Maker... tut tut you'd never hear that kind of thing happening today.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 12:08:29 GMT
And while we're on the thread here's a young Plant looking a lot like a young Anderson. Great vintage interview as well with the UKay of old ( no political reference intended) and a rare interview with the shy John Bonham. Anderson/Plant lookalikey at 4.00
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 12:02:19 GMT
Separated at birth? i65.images obliterated by tinypic/166aq2r.jpg[/IMG] i63.images obliterated by tinypic/260wtp5.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 11:36:40 GMT
Voice box
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 11:32:46 GMT
... my best friend lost his virginity at the party while mine remained tragically intact.... and I never did see Zepplin live. Well I've done both....but not at the same time.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 9:09:02 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 26, 2016 9:04:00 GMT
Warning repetitive story.
I'm not going to explain what Tull means to me however if you asked/ask me in the timespan of 1975 to present day what my best concert was I would still say Zeppelin May 1975 Earls Court.
Friends queued for hours for a ticket, talked non stop in anticipation, ordered transport (from Glasgow) and my friend and I were
"Yeah it'll be good but I cant be bothered to get a ticket"
However we didn't want to miss out on the weekend in London so we bought a ticket for the bus and thought we'd hang around the pubs till the concert was over. That weekend coincided with a Scotland via England football match - always a territorial event! So half the bus were football fans and the other half Zeppelin fans which made for an interesting journey - glares all round. When the bus got into Earls court Scottish fans were already on the rampage in fact that's what John Bonham made a reference to it onstage when he said something about "soccer"
We queued up with our friends and watched everyone pass through the barriers and go in. We started to feel left out. Lovely comments from the ticket inspectors about " Mean Jocks not buying tickets" etc etc Just then a man walked by and said "Hello" to us and asked what was wrong. We told him we didn't have tickets and he said " Follow me" and instructed the inspectors to open the barriers for us. You can imagine our expressions to them.
Well we would have followed him anywhere - hadn't a clue where he was taking us. We walked around the corridors and then he opened the door right into the auditorium. I will never forget that walk across Earls Court in full view of the entire audience (lights still on) and we had no seats. So we did what we would never be able to do now and sat on the steps nearest the front of the stage for the entire concert.
It was the most emotional concert of my life. John Bonhams five year old son coming on to the stage to play the drums and the obvious pride in his Daddy's face. We all cheered for that wee boy and what an atmosphere. Jimmy fluffed the lead on Stairway but nobdy cared. The light show (primitive by standards now) was amazing at the end of Stairway when the lights ( from the single revolving ball) illuminated around the Hall. The band were at the height of their game, just back from an American tour. It was the best concert of my life.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 25, 2016 17:55:14 GMT
Like that ! who are they?
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 23, 2016 18:21:38 GMT
HA and you thought I was bossy
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 23, 2016 18:16:48 GMT
Here's the antidote to the Canadian love fest going on in the Chat bit Canada's answer to Spinal Tap
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 23, 2016 8:04:22 GMT
i63.images obliterated by tinypic/drvjk.jpg[/IMG] i66.images obliterated by tinypic/16aqih5.png[/IMG] i67.images obliterated by tinypic/156vkee.jpg[/IMG] Quite a few bands have issues with their name
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 23, 2016 7:24:12 GMT
Tweet last night from the Dublin Fire Brigade i63.images obliterated by tinypic/2nghjl5.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 23, 2016 7:15:08 GMT
Stunning Thanks Remy for that and the videos!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 22, 2016 21:53:13 GMT
Don't think I've mentioned in a long while what an utterly fabulous song Seal Driver is. I must have listened to it hundreds of times and yet on listening to it now I've only noticed something that I've never heard before. At around 3.18 mark there's that little piece of Ian sound effect ( like the 'ping' of the typewriter in Pussywillow or the 'creak' of the old sign in Turnpike Inn) a ships bell intermittently in the background That and the other effects - the pace of the guitar on the swell of the music............ If you need more this is something I used to play at on Myspace - two videos played together one for sound effects and one for the song Play around with the volume on both. It's beautiful at the end of the song (Seal Driver) with the other video continuing with the creak of the ship and the seagulls playing on..... and you might want to watch the 'moon kissed sea' at the same time i65.images obliterated by tinypic/2j2cbk3.gif[/IMG] ~ follow white flecked spindrift ~~ float on a moon kissed sea ~ You've written some of the most romantic lyrics ever Ian ya' old (sea) dog!!
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 22, 2016 8:15:08 GMT
Ian's thoughts on Hotel California
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 22, 2016 8:11:34 GMT
No Memory Of That Night i65.images obliterated by tinypic/2j691xh.jpg[/IMG] " Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has told a court hearing the Stairway to Heaven copyright dispute that he has a dim memory of the time it was written. He said he could not remember meeting the band Spirit, who claim the band stole their guitar riff for Stairway to Heaven in the 1970s. "I don't have a recollection of almost anyone I've hung out with," Plant said, causing roars of laughter in the court." www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36592517
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 22, 2016 7:55:57 GMT
Thank you for that Mr Scenic Tour manager not just for the Tull link but also my son is getting married not far from there in a couple of years time Hope Ian's back there then too
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