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Post by weusedtoknow on Jul 4, 2012 14:06:13 GMT
My new project DODSON AND FOGG is coming together nicely. It's an acoustic folk album with rockish/psychedelic over tones. It features myself on songwriting duty, vocals and guitars. So far others involved include Celia Humphris of Trees, Judy DYble of Fairport, Kzrysztof Juszkiewicz of Skin Alley and Nik Turner of Hawkwind. It's all coming together nicely, but there is no release date as of yet for the album Here is one track up on You Tube featuring Celia. Hope you enjoy it www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWmpMDPdUuUHere is a FB group for the project too, featuring updates etc. www.facebook.com/pages/Dodson-And-Fogg/282552805161916Cheers to anyone who takes a looky
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Post by tullist on Jul 4, 2012 16:30:34 GMT
Certainly of interest to me, and thanks for sharing. Judy Dyble landing squarely in the upper one per cent of the sweetest people on this planet. To those who may not know Fairports original singer, prior to Sandy Denny, this was the lady. And Trees, such as I have heard of them in recent years on the likes of Pandora, really surprised I had no recollection of them, having been such a big fan of their milieu. God I love the opportunity to use a fancy word when it really isn't necessary. Cannot mark myself as much of a Hawkwind fan, but I am pretty sure Nik Turner was/is pretty much the main guy. And for one night in March 74, with a mighty assist from a madly potent lysergic brew, and one of the top acoustical theaters in the world, they took me for a ride into very deep space, often terrifying, as it should be, one of the most entertaining evenings of my life. Some "song", Sonic Attack maybe, with rants about putting the babies in cocoons, and the rest of us mf's were on our own or something like that, not pleasant trippy space, every man for himself space. Best of luck to all, as soon as I have my speakers back up after a recent move I will be investigating.
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Post by weusedtoknow on Sept 5, 2012 18:26:44 GMT
This album is available for pre order now. Nik Turner has provided some nice flute here as well, sounds like Tull a wee bit. Click the link if you're interested in hearing more samples and pre ordering the CD Thanks wisdomtwinsbooks.weebly.com/dodson-and-fogg.html
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Post by weusedtoknow on Oct 21, 2012 18:58:54 GMT
This album is now available to buy on cd or download. Had some good radio play, even compared to the mighty Tull in one review. Also was played next to Witchews promise today (my fave song) on Cornish radio so that was a thrill. Anyone interested click here, there's some song samples, Cd and downlaod options too: wisdomtwinsbooks.weebly.com/dodson-and-fogg.htmlThanks
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Post by weusedtoknow on Nov 1, 2012 13:34:50 GMT
I just wanted to share this review from Pennyblackmusic. i thought it might interest some on here, with the comparisons to Tull.... Dodson and Fogg: Dodson and Fogg Reviewed By: Malcolm Carter Label: Wisdom Twin Records Format: CD Chris Wade appears to have incorporated a lot into his twenty-something years. The Leeds based writer/illustrator and musician has been involved in many projects over the years according to his website (including an audiobook with Rik Mayall), but currently Wade is concentrating on his folk/prog (his words, not mine) project which he has christened Dodson and Fogg. A lot of this so-called new acid-folk can be hard going even for those of us who fondly remember such bands as the Incredible String Band and Tir Na Nog. If the basic songs aren’t there, as with any genre, it is never going to work or sound good no matter if weird is an accepted part of the equation or not. But this man Wade, he’s good… Where the name Dodson and Fogg comes from remains a mystery. With Wade’s fertile mind, it is, however, pointless to speculate. This is very much a Chris Wade album; he wrote all the songs, co-produced the album with Linzi Napier, released it on his own label and plays guitar, bass, keyboards, flute and bongos as well as providing the lead vocals. He has, however, roped in some very interesting guests to help him on his debut album. Nik Turner from Hawkwind plays flute very effectively on a number of songs, and original Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble contributes backing vocals. As if that’s not enough Wade also secured the services of Celia Humphris from the band Trees who in 1970 recorded two outstanding progressive folk albums in ‘The Garden of Jane Delawney’ and ‘On the Shore’ to also provide backing vocals. Just looking at that list of musicians on the CD inlay makes the heart skip a beat. Add to all that the talents of former Skin Alley organist Krzysztof Juszkiewicz on accordion, Alice White (violin) and Ellie Davies (cello), and Wade’s onto a winner before a sound has been heard. The sound of folk music of the late sixties and early seventies oozes out of each and every song here, and is something Wade obviously tried to achieve, but that he has so faithfully reproduced this particular sound so perfectly yet still manages to make it sound fresh and so very much a part of today’s music scene is remarkable. Many, many artists have tried to make an album as strong as this, one that evokes the spirit and sound of early 70's progressive folk, especially over the last few years, and failed or have just fallen short of their goal. Wade has, over the course of twelve original songs, captured all that was great about a genre of music that hit its peak decades before he was born and made a remarkable album. You can take any major player in any of the various folk genres over the last five decades, and find some of their influence in these songs. But it’s not just folk names that creep in. At times it’s like listening to classic Jethro Tull. Other times Barrett-era Pink Floyd sneak in, and there is even echoes of early solo Paul Weller making fleeting appearances. For all its retro sound, there are plenty of new sounds interwoven here to keep things interesting. As with all good songs that stand the test of time (and these will, every time you listen you’ll hear things you missed the time before. Wade has the songs. There is little information available just now as to how long he has been working on not just this project, but the actual songs but Wade has just got to be one of our most promising writers just now. While Wade isn’t the only musician looking over his shoulder at Britain’s rich musical past for inspiration, it is frustrating to see other lesser talents reap the rewards that Wade so obviously should be receiving. A review without even mentioning one song title then? Well, try the psychedelia of ‘Nothing At All’ for starters and marvel at how talented Wade is on guitar, how the flute really does set the tone of the song and how Wade’s dream-like vocals send you off on a mystery journey you won’t want to end. Or why not the laid-back summer day of a song that Wade calls ‘Say Goodbye’; the whole point is that it is futile highlighting just a song or three. Every single sound never mind song on this album demands to be heard by anyone who cares about their music. With brilliant illustrations (presumably drawn by Wade) this is an excellent package that has seemingly come out of nowhere to make one of the biggest impressions of 2012. wisdomtwinsbooks.weebly.com/dodson-and-fogg.html
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