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Post by tulloholic on Mar 28, 2010 18:05:48 GMT
My current favorites are "Up to me" and "A new Day yesterday" by Tull, "people are strange" and Maggie McGill" by The Doors and "House of rising sun" by The Animals.
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 10, 2010 11:04:46 GMT
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Post by tullist on Apr 10, 2010 19:06:26 GMT
Thanks P Non Rabbit, yes, so powerful do I consider O Carolan's music to be that I believe it bears consideration with other monsters of his time such as JS Bach but most normally he is not played on classical stations, and only rarely on PBS outlets, like the old Thistle and Sharmrock hour, on for about 20 years over here, still is in some corners I think. I believe music such as this, many others, including Tul, might raise the collective IQ and heart of the world, but I am probably wrong. However sure recommend Alan Stivell's Renaissance of the Celtic Harp which feature some O Carolan things, absolutely O Carolans Farewell to Music, written only days before his passing, exceeding even Billy Strayhorn's Blood Count written under similar conditions, or the Willie Dixon/Bob Weir piece Eternity written only days before the great bluemans (Little Red Rooster, Spoonful, Back Door Man, etc, etc) passing. Likely Jimi's Angel bares mentioning in this crop, the last song he recorded, supposed to be about his Mom who died very young but with his other references to meeting u in the next world or that bit on the back of that record about the story of love being hello and goodbye, until we meet again it sure seemed prescient. Anyways nothing like a good stare into the gaping hole of eternity to produce some great music. Likely during Peggy's stay with the band I know they covered O Carolans concerto, did a pretty good job too. Fairport Convention does a lovely cover of Sigh Beg Sigh Mohr on Expletive Delighted, an O Carolan piece, I understand loosely translated it means the big fair hill and the wee fair hill. Thus concludes todays first jabber.
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Post by tullist on Apr 10, 2010 20:04:55 GMT
Here is Stan Getz, with full knowledge of his own imminent demise from liver cancer, giving a reading of one of the standby's of nearly all great jazz tenors, Blood Count, again, composed from the deathbed of Ellington's main muse (with the notable exception of beautiful women) and best friend, "Sweet Pea", the incomparable Billy Strayhorn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNdcPB-XA1k
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Post by tullist on Apr 10, 2010 20:23:22 GMT
If there has been a more important aggregation within Celtic music than Altan in the past 20 years by all means I do need to be introduced to them. While accepting a terrible blow back in about 94 with the passing of co founder Frankie Kennedy they have soldiered on quite magnificently. Here with a reading of Dulaman from the Cambridge Folk Festival, albeit with the limitations of a non professional recording, its still....well worthwhile. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP2jca0s-04
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Post by tullist on Apr 10, 2010 20:45:38 GMT
Back to my penchant for the slightly morbid today, one I had to check to make sure I had never shared here before, one for personal reasons, basically being an intimate member of the family of the Grateful Dead, which I always find difficulty watching, pretty nearly always makes me weep, miss the man so much. Having the experience of witnessing the final performances of both Brent Mydland and Daddy Dead himself, Senor Garcia, I can say in Jerry's case, in this the final performance of the Grateful Dead with Jerry's passing a few weeks later, on the tour where the full infection of the Metallica and mall people had finally taken hold, the tour correctly named "the Tour from Hell", it was one of those blessed moments of thousands with the Dead, but the final one, one in which all those rude people who had infiltrated our ranks in the prior ten years were silenced, even they knew something holy was going on and shut the f**k up for about ten minutes. They performed a few more songs that night, but right here, truly was the end in physical form of the miracle that was and always will be the Grateful Dead. I love you Jerry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZQiAQRMhyMwww.youtube.com/watch?v=9QJz6RJXD2c
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Post by tullist on Apr 10, 2010 21:03:19 GMT
And lastly, searching out that Altan video I saw Mary Black's name and here include her lovely take on A Song For Ireland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbDuk8l8JjgI only wish I could find a copy of a song of hers and her family if I remember right, its on an old Thistle and Shamrock tape and must have been a special release, have never seen it in her discography, one of the greatest laments I have ever heard, called Will Ye Gyne and Leave Me Now. If anyone knows it by her, please direct me to it.
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Post by admin on Apr 10, 2010 21:21:58 GMT
That is very cool. Ask your friend if he wants to come down to essex & join a Prog covers band. It's got me in a distinclty earthy kinda vibe now .......
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Post by nonrabbit on Apr 10, 2010 23:21:55 GMT
[ That is very cool. Ask your friend if he wants to come down to essex & join a Prog covers band. It's got me in a distinclty earthy kinda vibe now ....... Thats a beauty Col I love Scandinavian (is Finland Scandinavian??) folk music with a twist.
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Post by maddogfagin on Apr 24, 2010 15:14:41 GMT
Sublime, and a fitting tibute to the keyboards of Richard Wright
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Post by maddogfagin on May 2, 2010 13:18:34 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Jun 28, 2010 6:44:02 GMT
Stevie Wonder - phenomenal as the closing act at Glasto - how wonderful he is etc etc etc news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10430391.stmThese vids are being deleted on utube as we type ;D Glastos 40th anniversary ;D ;D haha quote of the day - "We could have done with a bit more cloud" Brits + weather = never satisfied oh and Matt Smith was there as the Doc ;D
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Post by maddogfagin on Jun 30, 2010 18:25:02 GMT
Great album from Gary Moore with the added bonus of Tull/Pig completists in that ex-Pigs Andy Pyle (bass) and Graham Walker (drums) play on the album as does ex-Tully Don Airey (albeit for only one tour) on keyboards.
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Post by prestonplatform on Jul 14, 2010 22:34:13 GMT
Here is Rob Davies playing Drifting one of his latest songs. Hope you enjoy
Me playing 'Drifting', one of my own songs.
Hope you Like it - please leave comments.
Nice one.
Words & Music by Rob Davies
Lyrics-
I look around me in this room now, There is an absence in the air. To which the people seem oblivious, And even you don't seem to care.
You roll your eyes in disapproval, When I identify these facts. And lock away the things you don't want to hear, The things that fail to make you laugh.
It's not the way... It's not the way... It used to be...
(I remember times before, Before those hazy days, When everything was crystal clear, That glow upon your face.)
But not today... You're drifting away...
So close your eyes if you're not listening, It seems I'm only here to talk. Can't you see that we are drifting? Faster, further as we walk.
We'll meet again on new horizons, Appreciate this as you stare. But right now this is far from our minds, There is an absence in the air.
It's not the way... It's not the way... It used to be...
(I remember times before, Before those hazy days, When everything was crystal clear, That glow upon your face.)
But not today... You're drifting away...
Had my chance and then I blew it, Who's to blame? Regardless, there was nothing to it, Who's to blame? Who's to blame? Who's to blame? Who's to blame?
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 15, 2010 7:37:43 GMT
Preston - compliments to Rob, a good song. What's the make of guitar he's playing as it sounds rather fine on the vid.
Please feel free to post any more on the Forum in the future Rob, it's good to hear original songs or interpretations of others. Do you play any Ian Anderson songs 'cos if you do we'd like to hear them.
Btw the way Preston, have PNE bought any players for the up-and-coming season?
Cheers
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 15, 2010 8:01:00 GMT
Preston How old was Rob when he started playing the guitar and how long before he was confident to write his own songs? Reason I ask my son is 14 and he has an acoustic and electric guitar and will pick up the acoustic every second or third day and practise his chords. I have said to him do you want lessons and he says no he's fine on his own. You know what they're like at that age - he's as mature as any teenager for that age but needs pushing (as much as a bloke ever does at any age) So did Rob take it up with gusto right from the start? I'll let junior listen to Rob's excellant videos.
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Post by prestonplatform on Jul 15, 2010 18:02:26 GMT
Mad dog Thanks for the positive feedback What's the make of guitar he's playing as it sounds rather fine on the vid. Btw the way Preston, have PNE bought any players for the up-and-coming season? Rob is playing a Farida electro acoustic in acoustic mode ..not plugged in . Its just guitar and voice recorded simply on a video camera with no mixing , editing or effects I support Stockport so if you count new manager Paul Simpson sometime manager of PNE ...yes
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Post by prestonplatform on Jul 15, 2010 18:10:05 GMT
Thanks for the positive feedback Non rabbit Preston How old was Rob when he started playing the guitar and how long before he was confident to write his own songs? So did Rob take it up with gusto right from the start? I'll let junior listen to Rob's excellant videos. Rob started playing guitar when he was 16 and wrote his first song 'What a day' soon afterwards Rob had some lessons on guitar , but is primarily self taught. Rob does not really try to formally improve his technique much to my frustration but plays for long periods every day. He will be the first to admit that his guitar playing is not always up to scratch and can restrict his songwriting . However ,the songs , words and melodies just seem to flow from him.
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Post by prestonplatform on Jul 15, 2010 18:12:59 GMT
Here is one of Robs old songs 'Inarticulate fiends' reworked as a duo piece with his 16 year old brother Alun on bass . recorded in one take with no mixing , editing or effects
Hope you enjoy
In Robs words Me playing 'Inarticulate Fiends', one of my own songs.
In writing this song I basically wanted to do something in the minor key, building up to a big chorus.
I suppose it's quite a disdainful and bitter song really, about wanting to protect someone from a certain type of person and obviously really not being able to. It's about witnessing a recurrent scene from afar and wishing for or fantasizing a situation in which an act of escape is finally realised.
I hope you like it- please leave comments.
Thanks.
Words & Music by Rob Davies
Lyrics-
I wasn't walking... I was simply sliding along. Keeping my distance... And making sure you were staying strong.
Whilst they're crawling up beside you one by one, They'll make intentions crystal clear to you. The 'Goblins' lurk around you with aplomb. They'll make intentions crystal clear to you.
Like they always do...
Inarticulate fiends they are. And they don't care what kind of girl receives their remarks. Inarticulate fiends are near. And I am so delighted you don't have to adhere to them...
I wasn't smiling... In fact I was suppressing a frown. I'm your protector, Though you don't realise it just now.
Whilst they're rolling eyes towards you in the night, Spitting tasteless comments you're just one in a line, And they'll look aghast when desire is unrequited, But still persist in pestering- they're driving you crazy.
Inarticulate fiends they are. And they don't care what kind of girl receives their remarks. Inarticulate fiends are near. And I am so delighted you don't have to adhere to them...
I'm moving now towards you- approaching with haste, Our getaway is just a breath away, Moving now towards you- you know it's not too late, Watch me as I calculate and plan our escape!
Inarticulate fiends they are. And they don't care what kind of girl they scare or they scar. Inarticulate fiends are near. And I am so delighted you don't have to adhere!
Inarticulate fiends! Inarticulate fiends! Inarticulate fiends- for sure. Can't emphasise my jubilation that we've just escaped through that wide open door
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Post by prestonplatform on Jul 15, 2010 18:24:04 GMT
Here is a much more commercial sounding song And on Returning performed By Rob as a solo piece Hope you enjoy
Words & Music by Rob Davies
Lyrics-
And on returning from his misdirection, He may be quite far removed. He may have altered beyond recognition, Therefore you must not assume...
That he'll be the same, For these things can change- although you would hope that they'd last. An absent mind can be very unkind, It's time to let go of the past...
When he was your boy, You were his girl, You're so keen to remind, You'll proclaim this to all of the world.
And on returning from his misdirection, He may be utterly crass. He may be vulgar or truly obnoxious, At all the wrong times he may laugh.
He won't hold your hand, He'll be callous and bland, (compared to the boy you once knew). Maintain hope, a light- until day reaches night, Then you will know you are through.
But he was your boy, You were his girl, You're so keen to remind, You'll proclaim this to all of the world.
That he was your boy, You were his girl, Once Upon A Time, You'll proclaim this to all of the world...
And in duo form with his younger brother
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 15, 2010 18:34:30 GMT
Mad dog Thanks for the positive feedback What's the make of guitar he's playing as it sounds rather fine on the vid. Btw the way Preston, have PNE bought any players for the up-and-coming season? Rob is playing a Farida electro acoustic in acoustic mode ..not plugged in . Its just guitar and voice recorded simply on a video camera with no mixing , editing or effects I support Stockport so if you count new manager Paul Simpson sometime manager of PNE ...yes Nice guitar. Looks and sounds as if it is joy to play. I've got a local guy straightening out the neck on my Epiphone acoustic as it had warped slightly over the years and the prognossis is good. Gonna get back to playing more - the stroke I had messed up my left hand and I found the physical act of forming cords quite difficult but it's getting easier so I reckon with the neck straightened it should be even easier. If I get back to playing 100% I'll post some vids here (!) - now that should piss off annoy some people
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 22, 2010 22:56:14 GMT
There's been many many versions of it but most of them don't quite hit the spot for me, I would like to hear Julie Fowlis do a soft version and the Edinburgh pipes and drums do a resounding one ;D Here's the beautiful song and lyrics by the man who wrote it. I WISH THE BBC WOULD BRING BACK THE TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS ;D ;D www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv4Wpychxh8
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Post by nonrabbit on Jul 28, 2010 23:15:49 GMT
The wonderful Salsa Celtica with the equally wonderful Julie Fowlis on BBC Alba tonight
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 29, 2010 7:45:26 GMT
The wonderful Salsa Celtica with the equally wonderful Julie Fowlis on BBC Alba tonight Just wonderful. Thanks for sharing this.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 29, 2010 19:21:35 GMT
I've often wondered what ever happened to "Tir Na Nog" who were the support for Jethro Tull in 1972 (Thick as a Brick) tour, and I've discovered they're still going strong and even have a new album out called "Live in Sirius". Here's a link to there Myspace page where there's a very nice live version of "Play with Fire". www.myspace.com/tirnanogduo
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Post by steelmonkey on Jul 29, 2010 20:27:18 GMT
'Other Music' has made a return to my life...now that i have a car with a CD player...I close my eyes and pick 2 CDs a day to share my commute on non-bike days...today I heard Elvis Costello "When i was Cruel' which has some highlights but mostly sounds forced, self-satisfied and realtively soul-less and Spirit 'The family that Plays Together' which sounds great...sort of what crazy horse aims for...good songs, good riffs and sincere attack taking precedent over lyrical or technical showing off.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 30, 2010 17:37:37 GMT
I've often wondered what ever happened to "Tir Na Nog" who were the support for Jethro Tull in 1972 (Thick as a Brick) tour, and I've discovered they're still going strong and even have a new album out called "Live in Sirius". Here's a link to there Myspace page where there's a very nice live version of "Play with Fire". www.myspace.com/tirnanogduoDidn't know they were still going - I'll be checking their Myspace page this weekend. Cheers Maddog Interesting & informative bio at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%ADr_na_n%C3%93g_(band)
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 1, 2010 18:01:16 GMT
I've often wondered what ever happened to "Tir Na Nog" who were the support for Jethro Tull in 1972 (Thick as a Brick) tour, and I've discovered they're still going strong and even have a new album out called "Live in Sirius". Here's a link to there Myspace page where there's a very nice live version of "Play with Fire". www.myspace.com/tirnanogduoTir Na Nog were the supporting act at my early Tull shows and I caught up with them via myspace and had a lovely message from them re this pic i28.images obliterated by tinypic/2lna1qr.jpg[/IMG] "....Great to see some of those Jethro pics...Glen gave me that headband he's wearing in the bottom photo...but it got lost in one of my many moves...I'll pass your regards on to Sonny...Leo" They also played in one of my local pubs in Enniskillen last year - I missed that one but hope they come back. Their new album is out now and sounds great All the best to two of the best blokes in the business.
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 2, 2010 23:09:40 GMT
how many nights sitting on floors listening to this ? ;D ;D ;D
very early one
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 3, 2010 8:01:42 GMT
Excellent "face melting"
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