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The Music Thread

Discussion in 'Break Room' started by Mark Russell, Feb 3, 2013.


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    Simon mentioned a couple of artists performing at this year's Celtic Connections Folk Awards (currently on the red button BBC) and it got me thinking about how many musical podiatrists there are out there. I know from Mike's thread that there's an veritable encylopedia of knowledge on Pod Arena - and some pretty interesting album collections, no doubt - but just how many of you make the cross-over from listener to performer/player - and with what?

    My "other life" started around the age of nine when I took up classical guitar and learned how to read the dots. By fifteen - and by virtue of another hobby, climbing - I was introduced into the folk and Scottish scene and was heavily influenced by the Incredible String Band and the likes of Davey Graham and Bert Jansch as well as many emerging English artists/bands at the time - Richard Thompson and Fairport Convention amongst my favourites. I continued playing folk through college in Edinburgh during the late 1970s early 1980s at many of the local haunts and was incredibly lucky to play along side the likes of Dick Gaughan, Bert Jansch and John Martyn at some of the folk nights at the Howf in Edinburgh's High Street. One night when John Martyn was playing was particularly memorable. I had just played two numbers and headed outside for some fresh air and the Big Man came out and gave me my first smoke of a spliff. On top of a bucket of 80 shilling it did not have a good effect and rendered me incapable of anything further that evening - much to the amusement of Martyn and his cronies!

    In 1990 during a lecture tour in the USA I took six months off and played in New Orleans after meeting a clarinetist at a covention in the city - and filling in with his band the following day. Ended up playing trad jazz every day at different venues for different bands - including a regular slot on one of the Mississippi paddle boats. Them were the days! Free digs in the French Quarter and three gigs every day - $50 cash each time. Plus free food at the venue and as much liquor as you could handle. Sometimes I wonder why I came back - but if I hadn't then I don't think I would still be around today....

    Still playing twenty years on - there's a pretty vibrant local roots scene in Lancashire - the nearest venue is just 75 yards away (I can see it from my study) and there is a plethora of good talent performing regularly. I try to have one music day a week with one of many good friends and try and play for around two hours each day. For me it's one of the greatest stress-busters and pleasures. After podiatry - of course!

    Lookin forward to hearing some personal contributions!

     
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  2. dazzalyn1

    dazzalyn1 Member

    Love Nick Drake, haven't listened to any John Martyn for a while so off to put on Solid Air. Can play violin (a bit) but not good enough to post. Think I'll play your video one more time first.
     
  3. Good to see Nick finally getting the recognition he richly deserves. Don'y knowif you managed to catch the "Way to Blue" series that has been touring recently but this is the concert from the Barbican with commentary from some of the artists including my old friend Danny Thompson. Enjoy!

     
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  4. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Indeed. Also; 81,82,83,84

    Cheers,
    Belle
     
  5. Jim Kerr bought a fantastic house overlooking Loch Earn in Perthshire when the Minds were at their peak in the early 80s and built a recording studio in the grounds. The parties were legendary - Robbie Coltrane slept in the boot (trunk) of my car one memorable New Year after being assaulted verbally and physically by Patsy Kensit. You still playing then Dr Spooner?
     
  6. Rarely and badly. To be honest, I look at Forbes playing I travel (half p!ssed) and realise that I'm better suited to making foot orthoses than playing bass.
     
  7. Not sure about that - heard you were still fairly handy with your fingers but maybe I got the context wrong! Isn't Mike Webber a drummer?
     
  8. Not me I wish I played music listening isms thing.

    In fact have guitar on my list to learn during my mid life crises.

    Ps Mark really enjoyed you stuff above

    Spent the day listening to this man today http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/rodriguezs-sweet-surprise-20130210-2e6fd.html

    Hope the link works brilliant imho
     
  9. W J Liggins

    W J Liggins Well-Known Member

    I'm a really ropey guitar player - played bass in The Templars more years ago than I care to remember and that's probably just as well. I do strum a bit and collect bawdy (not filthy) English folk songs. It's interesting how these have crossed and re-crossed back and forth from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and further to Australia/N.Z and the States and have changed slightly in the process. 'The Doomed Rake' (dating to around the end of the 18thC) is one which has changed to the 'Streets of Laredo'. The Rake died of syphilis, whilst the Cowboy was shot, apparently after visiting a brothel. Burl Ives was jailed in Utah for singing the 3rd verse (which is often missed out) of 'The Foggy Foggy Dew' Obviously our colleagues in the USA are much purer than this side of the pond!

    I dislike playing in public (I don't suppose the public like it much either) but I'm supporting the lady wife who is singing 'Maids When You're Young Never Wed an Old Man' at the local drama group Valentines production. Strumming in the key of F for those who are interested, since I can't do the clever fingering well.

    Good to hear of others though, who have interests outside pod.

    Cheers

    Bill
     
  10. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Kelly Jones` voice always makes me unnecessary.....just got tickets:cool:

    I`m alright, Jack
     
  11. W J Liggins

    W J Liggins Well-Known Member


    I recall that mine does too, although not in a good way!

    Cheers

    Bill
     
  12. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Well, you were partly to blame for the spilling of red wine ;)
     
  13. Just think of all the water that's passed under all our bridges since the last post was made in 2013. Don't time fly?

    Seems a good way to finish this thread....

     
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