the storm at the start of brothers in arms is a lot bigger than I remember.... mind you, the last time I played it was on JPW MiniMonitors back in the mists of time.....
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one from the vault.....
the storm at the start of brothers in arms is a lot bigger than I remember.... mind you, the last time I played it was on JPW MiniMonitors back in the mists of time.....
the storm at the start of brothers in arms is a lot bigger than I remember.... mind you, the last time I played it was on JPW MiniMonitors back in the mists of time.....
Brass Bands are all very well in their place -
outdoors and several miles away....
outdoors and several miles away....
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great retrospective!
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My one and only vinyl copy of this band's work. Looking forward to receiving their second album (finally!) soon.....
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'Malesch' was Agitation Free's first album release. Originally put out in 1972 with founding members bassist / keyboardist Michael Gunther/Michael Hoenig/keyboardist and guitarist / keyboardist Lutz Ulbrich. Some say that 'Malesch' is one of THE best krautrock releases ever. Here, Agitation Free fuses spacey synth work, an atmospheric vibe with a Middle Eastern sound that so few bands can achieve. Best tracks include "Sahara City", the intricate "Khan El Khalili" and the title cut "Malesch". Should indeed appeal to most fans of Faust, Terry Riley, Kluster, Tangerine Dream and Steve Reich. A great pick. Recommended.
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'Malesch' was Agitation Free's first album release. Originally put out in 1972 with founding members bassist / keyboardist Michael Gunther/Michael Hoenig/keyboardist and guitarist / keyboardist Lutz Ulbrich. Some say that 'Malesch' is one of THE best krautrock releases ever. Here, Agitation Free fuses spacey synth work, an atmospheric vibe with a Middle Eastern sound that so few bands can achieve. Best tracks include "Sahara City", the intricate "Khan El Khalili" and the title cut "Malesch". Should indeed appeal to most fans of Faust, Terry Riley, Kluster, Tangerine Dream and Steve Reich. A great pick. Recommended.
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just getting into this which arrived last week.... as always Tweedy's tunes are slow burners....
Brass Bands are all very well in their place -
outdoors and several miles away....
outdoors and several miles away....
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when they're good they're very very good....
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
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Listening to this new one which I just got today has me salivating like mad. Wow! This is incredible. The sheer energy is staggering. Kicks anything I've heard Rory do live miles into touch including that horrible San Francisco non-event. Sound quality is up close and loud. Truly awesome. Now why didn't somebody tell me about this one???? Just don't play it on Quads though as it'll definitely melt something. You've been warned ;)
By the way the DVD which I got sometime last year is stunning too....
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It was 17th December 1974 at the now demolished and sadly missed Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales where I attended my second ever rock concert (my first was Genesis which was great but a much more restrained affair). And what an absolute blinder it was with Rory Gallagher one of the most consummate and charismatic showman on the circuit pulling out all the stops in theatre that was so hot by the end it felt like a Florida swamp . With his beat up old Sunburst Fender Stratocaster he was a guitar player of such staggering ability that seasoned old bluesmen would watch in shock and awe. In the seventies this unassuming Irishman spent so much time on British televisions premier rock show the Old Grey Whistle Test that he ought to have sub let a flat from the BBC. Indeed in those days before video I recorded his 1976 OGWT special on a cassette with a cheap microphone taped to the television speaker which also captured a noisy cat fight outside! It was worth it for the joyful Leadbelly cover "Out on the Western plain" and a blistering performance of "All round man" in a magical live TV concert recorded on Rory Gallagher's 28th birthday.
Gallagher was one of the most prolific touring artists and his great live albums of this era especially the "Irish Tour 1974" are peerless. He was also constantly in demand from television across the US and Europe and thus we have the Beat Club Sessions. These are previously unreleased live recordings made for the German TV series of the same name and recorded over three different appearances in the early seventies.
The material concentrates on his debut and sophomore albums which in turn were the primary sources for his live shows throughout his career. Indeed the sessions contain most of the songs which appeared on the excellent "Live in Europe 1972". That said the versions on this album are of an impeccable sound quality which that album lacks and in the case of songs like "Laundromat", "In your town" and Messin with the kid" they actually rank and sometimes surpass the originals. "Laundromat" in particular is a funky blues delight with Gallagher enjoying every minute and playing like a demon. You are nevertheless drawn to the extended blues workouts of "Should've Learned My Lesson" and a stellar version of "I could've had religion" with Gallagher showcasing his masterful bottleneck skills. Likewise you smile with affection at the rough hewn acoustic blues of "I don't know where I'm going" with that passionate voice and great harmonica playing.
By the way the DVD which I got sometime last year is stunning too....
Amazon :
It was 17th December 1974 at the now demolished and sadly missed Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales where I attended my second ever rock concert (my first was Genesis which was great but a much more restrained affair). And what an absolute blinder it was with Rory Gallagher one of the most consummate and charismatic showman on the circuit pulling out all the stops in theatre that was so hot by the end it felt like a Florida swamp . With his beat up old Sunburst Fender Stratocaster he was a guitar player of such staggering ability that seasoned old bluesmen would watch in shock and awe. In the seventies this unassuming Irishman spent so much time on British televisions premier rock show the Old Grey Whistle Test that he ought to have sub let a flat from the BBC. Indeed in those days before video I recorded his 1976 OGWT special on a cassette with a cheap microphone taped to the television speaker which also captured a noisy cat fight outside! It was worth it for the joyful Leadbelly cover "Out on the Western plain" and a blistering performance of "All round man" in a magical live TV concert recorded on Rory Gallagher's 28th birthday.
Gallagher was one of the most prolific touring artists and his great live albums of this era especially the "Irish Tour 1974" are peerless. He was also constantly in demand from television across the US and Europe and thus we have the Beat Club Sessions. These are previously unreleased live recordings made for the German TV series of the same name and recorded over three different appearances in the early seventies.
The material concentrates on his debut and sophomore albums which in turn were the primary sources for his live shows throughout his career. Indeed the sessions contain most of the songs which appeared on the excellent "Live in Europe 1972". That said the versions on this album are of an impeccable sound quality which that album lacks and in the case of songs like "Laundromat", "In your town" and Messin with the kid" they actually rank and sometimes surpass the originals. "Laundromat" in particular is a funky blues delight with Gallagher enjoying every minute and playing like a demon. You are nevertheless drawn to the extended blues workouts of "Should've Learned My Lesson" and a stellar version of "I could've had religion" with Gallagher showcasing his masterful bottleneck skills. Likewise you smile with affection at the rough hewn acoustic blues of "I don't know where I'm going" with that passionate voice and great harmonica playing.
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To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
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Well Fergus how does it compare to the 'real' version(s)?fergus wrote:
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cybot wrote:Well Fergus how does it compare to the 'real' version(s)?fergus wrote:
"Interesting" Dermot LOL!!!
To be is to do: Socrates
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra
To do is to be: Sartre
Do be do be do: Sinatra