I thought I'd put Geo by Ivan Kupala, another from one of Charlie's comps that got a few plays when it came out - never tire of it - not on youtube that I know but here's a good vid by him/them.
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Yes, I like these. They hadn't made an impression on me before. The one on the video is obviously designed to have modern appeal but I do like the voices very much. There is also detail in the instrumentation as it progresses.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
(The second main lady shown in red at 0.17 seconds, and later at 1.26 and 2.37, looks very much like my Nan did
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.............Just discovered - a rather extraordinary clip featuring A Filetta, Paulo Fresu and Daniele Di Bonaventura:
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Loved that first one Lat - wonderful singing.Originally posted by Lateralthinking1 View PostComment
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My old pal's about seven years dead - nobody better for a night drinking whisky listening to records. Every so often his partner decides she needs a bit of a clear out and passes a few tunes my way and yesterday was one such day. So this late autumn morning I headed to Dunkeld accompanied with some old faves and decided that what our list needs is a bit of the Balfa Brothers doing the Lacassine Special. I'm sure there are other Cajun contenders but their wonderful musicianship, fabulous percussion, rockin' rhythm and beautifully minimal vocals make it a one for me.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
....and while I was on an Americas French mini-theme I thought I'd put one of my favourite songs of last year that Oilrig played from Dentdelion, 'La rose et le lion'. Can never play it just once.
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Two very worthwhile additions. I hope that you enjoyed yesterday as much as you could do. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your friend's records now they have been added to your collection. I see that you have just added the Reyes Brothers. Good!Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostMy old pal's about seven years dead - nobody better for a night drinking whisky listening to records. Every so often his partner decides she needs a bit of a clear out and passes a few tunes my way and yesterday was one such day. So this late autumn morning I headed to Dunkeld accompanied with some old faves and decided that what our list needs is a bit of the Balfa Brothers doing the Lacassine Special. I'm sure there are other Cajun contenders but their wonderful musicianship, fabulous percussion, rockin' rhythm and beautifully minimal vocals make it a one for me.
....and while I was on an Americas French mini-theme I thought I'd put one of my favourite songs of last year that Oilrig played from Dentdelion, 'La rose et le lion'. Can never play it just once.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD9zJrlRwR8
I know now that there are more than 18 additional artists who can't possibly be excluded. But while we are on a certain theme, here is that clip of Paco and Camaron I promised. It is all very well that the description is "Bulerias" but I could fill a full hour with Bulerias in its different forms. Furthermore, when they did these things live, a fundamental part of it was improvisation:
Incidentally, what I find with some of the oldest clips is that they do convey considerable atmosphere. There is good and bad in every era, and some great music now, but I do feel that we have lost a little with modern venues and supposedly cleaner sound.Last edited by Guest; 10-11-12, 23:32.Comment
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I think that's the interminable reek you're talking about there, Lat. Remember the good old days when no cinematic or theatrical experience was complete unless viewed through the omnipresent smokescreen.Originally posted by Lateralthinking1 View Post
By the way, I didn't put the Reyes Brothers in, Lat, but I did put Bomboleo in - I know the Gypsy Kings are seen as a bit MOR these days but when I first saw them on the box I thought they were such high energy.
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Didn't they sort of re-brand on account of concerns about huge popularity? That was how I understood things. I always liked that record and still do so I am very pleased that you have selected it. They also helped to put the Camargue on the map.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostI think that's the interminable reek you're talking about there, Lat. Remember the good old days when no cinematic or theatrical experience was complete unless viewed through the omnipresent smokescreen.
By the way, I didn't put the Reyes Brothers in, Lat, but I did put Bomboleo in - I know the Gypsy Kings are seen as a bit MOR these days but when I first saw them on the box I thought they were such high energy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mifnM...feature=fvwrel
On your first sentences, it goes a little further than the points you mention. Colour film was a different viewing experience in the 1960s/1970s. It has its own look. Then, of course, the hair and those clothes. But to take another example, that 'Mabele' clip has one of the most natural audiences I have ever seen. And Wrigleys must have had a special promotional event on that day.
GT - Thank you for three great tracks. Nice to hear Mulatu Astatke. That is the one used in 'Ethiopia' by Da Cruz, isn't it? Somewhere I spotted what appeared to be the source of the line "oh mi corazon" in 'Spanish Bombs'. The words were different but the way that they fitted into the song structure was the same. I can't now locate it but it was unlikely - African, I think, rather than Latin. There is also a connection between 'Sean Flynn' and a track by Dub Colossus, the latter itself drawing on something earlier. Moondog at 89 is terrific but Celia, Hugh, Miriam, Harry, Paul and tens of others must now be getting very nervous.Last edited by Guest; 11-11-12, 19:31.Comment
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They also did, in my opinion, the best version of 'My Way', Lat.Originally posted by Lateralthinking1 View Post
I had to stick something from two of my very favourite records - could have put anything from Pirates Choice, to be honest because three or four would get into my top 100 anyway, but went for 'Werente Serigne'. I could also have put almost anything from the glorious 'New Ancient Strings' by Toumani and Ballake. I went for the opener, but it is one of those records to let wash over you. Essentially they did tunes originally done together by their fathers many years before. I know both have been on the list before.
By the way Lat, I know you posted them before but here's a good bit film of Ballake with Vincent Segal from those Tiny Desk people.
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Not in spotty but I'd have put 'Caribbean Unity' in the list if it had been there; for lots of reasons and not just the way he says Rastafari.
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That it isn't Frank is obvious. But irrespective of the style, it is by their standards understated. In that way, they convey that they did it their way. This in turn involves the audience. I have "Utrus Horas" on my list but your selection from "Pirates Choice" is better. And I would definitely have chosen Toumani Diabate had you and Global not done so. Black Stalin is cool. I feel there could be more hardanger fiddle and South African gospel but sorting out the sheep from the goats is more difficult than finding a clip of Egschiglen that does them full justice. In fact, less a case of ayarkhaan than ayarkhaant although overall it's going very well.Originally posted by johncorrigan View PostThey also did, in my opinion, the best version of 'My Way', Lat.
I had to stick something from two of my very favourite records - could have put anything from Pirates Choice, to be honest because three or four would get into my top 100 anyway, but went for 'Werente Serigne'. I could also have put almost anything from the glorious 'New Ancient Strings' by Toumani and Ballake. I went for the opener, but it is one of those records to let wash over you. Essentially they did tunes originally done together by their fathers many years before. I know both have been on the list before.
By the way Lat, I know you posted them before but here's a good bit film of Ballake with Vincent Segal from those Tiny Desk people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtiTf...eature=relatedComment
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I did start with SA Gospel and considered Mzwakhe from the same record - another fave, Lat.Originally posted by Lateralthinking1 View PostComment
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Yes you did and you have now added the second. Global has just added Gustavo A Santaolalla.Originally posted by johncorrigan View Post
He did say that the list was for an Audience of One, didn't he? What we don't know is whether the person normally listens to classical music and jazz on BBC Radio 3.
If there are not 52 places left but merely two - (and that would be a shame) - I assume that one would go to Samuel Yirga?
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obviously we need to go to 150 & I've renamed accordingly. This Audience of One - she goes to Glastonbury but has never been to Womad. Does that help?
she was at this in 1970
but not at this in 1940
...she'd have enjoyed watching this
hope that helps...Comment
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