A24 4,363 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I guess Richard never saw it but he's too afraid to admit it as it may hurt his image as a Pop/Prog man. I always thought APP weren't interested in making hits or even doing live performances at the time. I didn't even know that 'I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You' was a single. I thought they were a studio and album band. Maybe it was just to let the public know their new work was out? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,602 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 They did very few live performances in the 70s and 80s, if any at all. At least, I'm not aware of any before the 1994 tour from which their first live album was recorded (at which point Woolfson was no longer part of the group). They were indeed very much a studio album band. I think the music videos were just some cheap quickies they churned out for market necessity, and have very little of the perfectionism that defined their albums. Of course, Woolfson had a long and productive career as songwriter before the APP, and although few of them became big hits, most of them were great period pop songs. One of the most popular (at least one of the most popular artists) may have been the moody folk song "Tomorrow's Calling" for Marianne Faithful: Also, you may recognize the base melody of "Room at the Top of the Stairs" by Timothy Blue, which was later used in "The Cask of Amontillado": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,363 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Yes, I definitely recognize that, Thor. However, I do miss the amazing backing vocals segment in that early version though ... What are these chains that are binding my arm?Part of you dies each passing daySay it's a game and I'll come to no harmYou'll feel your life slipping away God, I love those voices! Should be heard on vinyl. Never heard the Marianne Faithful song. Not really my kinda artist either. Woolfson was clearly more into a more light radio stuff. I wonder who of the two (Parsons or Woolfson) was responsible for the 'Fantastic' element of their albums. Especially in the beginning, their albums felt almost like books or movies. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Right. I've just seen the APP video. Apart from being funny, it's a little... well, almost irrelevant. "Might hurt his image as a Prog/Pop man"? @#£% you!!!!!!!!!!! As for APP being publicity-shy; the booklets show lots of magazine covers (mostly from Europe) and interviews. TOM+I even had a " performance" at the Griffith Observatory. The Timothy Blue song is nice, but TCOA is better. Ps, has anyone heard the original FOREVER AUTUMN advert song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,602 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: Woolfson was clearly more into a more light radio stuff. I wonder who of the two (Parsons or Woolfson) was responsible for the 'Fantastic' element of their albums. Especially in the beginning, their albums felt almost like books or movies. Yeah, he was. Although several of the songs he wrote in the 60s and early 70s were rather 'high class' for light radio. Both in terms of arrangement and the 'melancholy' of the melodies -- which became even more evident with the APP stuff. I could list several other early Woolfson songs that displayed this (I have 20 of Woolfson's pre-APP songs, but still missing quite a few obscurities). The whole 'fantastic' or 'concept' idea came from Woolfson too. Parsons' involvement was primarily his engineering and producing skills (obviously) and also having his fair share of experience with prog rock conceptualizations. It was just a great match from the get-go. 1 hour ago, Richard said: Ps, has anyone heard the original FOREVER AUTUMN advert song? If you're referring to the Jeff Wayne song, no I haven't. His WAR OF THE WORLDS is one of those albums that I've been meaning to get for 25 years, but never got around to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,363 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 So, in a sense, it was more like The Eric Woolson Project ... I guess 'Alan Parsons' sounded better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,602 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: So, in a sense, it was more like The Eric Woolson Project ... It was indeed, especially in terms of the creative force or songwriting. But Parsons had the bigger 'name' at the time. Parsons also did most of the (non-orchestral) instrumentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I just thought I'd mention this; happy 30th birthday SIGN O' THE TIMES Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Almost weekend! Time for the 80's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,602 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Roxette....a stalwart of my youth, but I don't think I've ever been a fan outside nostalgia. I often pull out "The Look" in karaoke settings, though. I've learned that to a tee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Richard said: I just thought I'd mention this; happy 30th birthday SIGN O' THE TIMES His last great album, in my opinion. He had classic singles after this, but no more front to back classic albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,240 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: Almost weekend! Time for the 80's! (Not their best, but still fun enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Is anybody planning to go to the Pink Floyd exhibition, at the V+A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 If that track was any cooler, it would be a block of ice! Melange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,602 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 On 1.4.2017 at 1:41 PM, Richard said: Is anybody planning to go to the Pink Floyd exhibition, at the V+A? I wish! Not sure what V+A means, but I'm sure it's in a country far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Victoria & Albert Museum, in London. Not too far from Norway. https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/pink-floyd A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Its in the yaird, not too fair from the cair. How's that? Melange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Like you're from New Yoik! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 15 hours ago, Richard said: If that track was any cooler.... "The Male Gaze" Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 We're in the lounge, with Melange! Will someone please pass the Spice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 For those who might be interested, the latest New Pornographers album, coming out this Friday, is streaming on NPR early: http://www.npr.org/2017/04/03/522193333/first-listen-the-new-pornographers-whiteout-conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I just discovered this band on the radio yesterday, but to my disappointment, the live versions they performed on the radio show are leaps and bounds better than their studio work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 From @Godzilla to @Selina Kyle, and visa versa: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm not near my WiFi at the moment. What's it about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 It's about love, Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 What's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 He thinks he's found it, and likes to rub it in the faces of those who havent! Tosser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,394 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Oh my ... in '89, 18 year old me LOVED this slice of uber-catchy anthemic pop-rock (guitar solo by Brian May, trivia fans). In '17, 46 year old me still does . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,474 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 5 hours ago, Koray Savas said: I just discovered this band on the radio yesterday, but to my disappointment, the live versions they performed on the radio show are leaps and bounds better than their studio work. Surprised you just heard of them now, they've been big here for a while. This is their best song, or at least the one I first heard from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Yeah I was surprised to learn they've been around for 10 years. Their sound is very Black Keys but I liked the rawness of their live performance that I heard. Sounded less produced and more human. I'll check out their new album in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 http://www.udiscovermusic.com/new-releases/the-beatles-announce-six-disc-super-deluxe-anniversary-reissue-of-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band?utm_source=Beatlesemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=udbeatles04062017 i think I need this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 The original mono is the only way I like to listen to Sgt. Pepper's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 In the 60's, sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 In 2017, too. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 21 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: In 2017, too. Having heard 24 bit mono versions of REVOLVER, SGT. PEPPER, and THE WHITE ALBUM, I will never again listen to them in stereo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I spent a portion of my Saturday this past weekend listening to Lionel Richie. No idea how it happened, it just did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Muad'Dib said: Fantastic, dude, just fantastic! Anything by WZ, from LAWYERS GUNS AND MONEY, and WEREWOLVES OF LONDON, to SEARCHING FOR A HEART, and MY SHIT'S FUCKED UP, is just fine by me. Muad'Dib 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 37 minutes ago, nightscape94 said: I spent a portion of my Saturday this past weekend listening to Lionel Richie. No idea how it happened, it just did. There are worse ways to spend an evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, nightscape94 said: I spent a portion of my Saturday this past weekend listening to Lionel Richie. No idea how it happened, it just did. Never mind Saturday, are you easy, like Sunday morning? nightscape94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 8 hours ago, Richard said: Fantastic, dude, just fantastic! Anything by WZ, from LAWYERS GUNS AND MONEY, and WEREWOLVES OF LONDON, to SEARCHING FOR A HEART, and MY SHIT'S FUCKED UP, is just fine by me. I just discovered him last night and I've listening to the Excitable Boy album non-stop since then. It's brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I went ahead and ordered that Pepper's box set. Hope they do it for a couple of the big ones. Would love Rubber Soul and Revolution in the same format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Fuck me, Bil, that's £140! I'd love it, but I just can't afford it, at this time. Btw, by REVOLUTION, do you mean what is common to referred to as THE WHITE ALBUM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I got it for €100 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 That's... not bad, at all. Kudos, dude. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Bilbo Skywalker said: I went ahead and ordered that Pepper's box set. Hope they do it for a couple of the big ones. Would love Rubber Soul and Revolution in the same format. These giant album box sets seem to be a growing trend. Not a fan of locking away the extra music behind a big price tag and frivolous memorabilia, but I love The Beatles enough to give this one a purchase. The way to go is how Jimmy Page handled the newest Zeppelin remasters. Want all the music? Here it is on a 2-disc set for $15. Want all the extra shit? Here it is on a $100 set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Richard said: That's... not bad, at all. Kudos, dude. £109 on Amazon U.K. Now! I got it on Amazon Italy. Think it was £85 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,676 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 05/04/2017 at 6:38 PM, Muad'Dib said: How are you getting on with Mr. Z? If you like EXCITABLE BOY, try SENTIMENTAL HYGIENE, MY RIDE'S HERE, and LIFE'LL KILL YA. His version of BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE, is heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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