MAK's most recent show

[johncorrigan]

What did you conclude it was from listening to the Beatles?

I thought it had as bit of 'I've got a feeling' in it' - certainly from that era of Beatlie tunes, I think.

[johncorrigan]

Last night Mary Ann played Minnie Ripperton's glorious 'Come to my Garden' as a response, apparently, to Quantic & Alice Russell's excellent 'Look around the corner', but we know different, don't we?

http://open.spotify.com/user/trautigan/playlist/6RPodMtgTajQdezBVbJMJa

[Lateralthinking1]

Last night Mary Ann played Minnie Ripperton's glorious 'Come to my Garden' as a response, apparently, to Quantic & Alice Russell's excellent 'Look around the corner', but we know different, don't we?
http://open.spotify.com/user/trautig...TajQdezBVbJMJa

Absolutely smashing. I'm heading to the I-Player now.

(Aw, and Anais Mitchell too - this is going to be excellent)

[johncorrigan]

Actually Lat - realised it was 'Les Fleurs' from 'Come into my garden'. Loved it anyway.

[Lateralthinking1]

Actually Lat - realised it was 'Les Fleurs' from 'Come into my garden'. Loved it anyway.

Even better. I'm logging off now. Back later.

[Lateralthinking1]

.....I thought the programme was excellent. I enjoyed all the music on it.

When I started with Napster, two of my early finds were Abigail Washburn and Anais Mitchell. I really love that track by Abigail "Bring Me My Queen". It is on a par with "Sometimes", though different. I remember her doing it in session.

As for Anais, in a different era she would be a huge star. She still should be. I still can't understand why she isn't but wouldn't necessarily wish for it as it can lead to bad things. I have been critical of the kind of singing voice she has in others. It is very popular these days not to sound like, say, Mavis Staples. I think it began with Stina Nordenstam who is another I like but when you hear a hundred like it, it just seems lazy. People just trying to sound cool and producing what the record labels want.

But there is a great beauty and charm to Anais, a touching sincerity and also irony in her singing, a little bit of cheek. Her accompaniment always strikes chords, whereas the guitar playing of many sounds simply ordinary. Her lyrics are absolutely terrific and she as a person is really nice. In a funny sort of way, she reminds me as a songwriter of Joni Mitchell and that isn't because of the name. It is probably because of the scope and depth. Real substance. Here are two of my favourites of hers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMtuTGICgw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6HLTBwCFO0

I was surprised to hear that the Quantic track is from a forthcoming cd. I am sure I know it. Nice to hear a taster of the next one from Amadou and Mariam. Good selections from the Songlines nominations. Khyam Allami making good progress since his support from Radio 3 and the two very good tracks from Wrasse. Really couldn't fault the programme at all. A good 'un.

[Quarky]

Yes Anaϊs is quite remarkable - sometimes feel that MAK's shows are a bit "girly" - but not this one - a very good show.

[Oilrig]

I'm intrigued...! Care to expand on 'girly' for one who's known for having to be persuaded on the female singer-songwriter front?

[johncorrigan]

I'm intrigued...! Care to expand on 'girly' for one who's known for having to be persuaded on the female singer-songwriter front?

....wondered if it was as opposed to Boyly?

[Globaltruth]

....wondered if it was as opposed to Boyly?

Dangerous territory JC....I have to say though that I'll both criticise (constructively I hope) and praise (where it's due) but I've never considered any of Oilrig's shows 'girly'; I mean, yes, the pink tartan and the sparkly princess-style bagpipes can be a little offputting at first, but I like to try & look past all that.



(that's a joke, Oily...)

[Oilrig]

You've seen my wardrobe, then...

[Paul Sherratt]

>>You've seen my wardrobe, then...

No, not me, but I'm guessing this is a glimpse of your dressing table

http://www.whdfas.org.uk/images/Macintosh%20House%20for%20an%20Art%20Lover.jpg

[Paul Sherratt]

Oddball,

What are the main attributes of girly and manly music programmes ?



Quiz
Where are leather boots still in style for manly footwear ?

[Paul Sherratt]

And while my ears are still ringing to the Anais Mitchell frequencies I'd like to put in a modest request.

Iris Dement in session. Sometime.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ah8aUzc9UiU/S-v47BpjjYI/AAAAAAAACvs/nxOJW_4SqqQ/s1600/irisdement_opt.jpg

If you don't ask you won't get
... He reached down for Lifeline

[Quarky]

Dictionary definition of "girly" gives various meanings, but the one closest to my intention is "little girl".

I would not accuse MAK of being a little girl, she is obviously a strong headed quick witted female.

My comment was not a considered opinion, but an impression I have formed on occasion when deciding whether to continue listening or to switch over to - perhaps the latest Schubert instalment.

There have been occasions when MAK introduces a fairly straight forward female folk singer (one I recall hailed from Cornwall) singing a very straight forward song about love , marriage, broken hearts etc, and then the interview to be interspersed with girlish giggles about apparently nothing consequential. So this would be aurally equivalent to two little girls talking about something of interest to them (usually conducted in whispers), but nothing that would be of interest to the male of the species - and no doubt none of his business.