Rev Jules Veteran Member Posts:1041  
| 2/28/2006 7:48 PM |
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Apparently, Alabama 3 are on the next episode of Other Voices
Programme 6 - 1st March
Iarla Ó Lionáird, Jape, Asian Dub Foundation, Alabama 3.
Lets hope they are better than the load of jokers who have appeared on it so far, Laura Cantrell excepted. And why a church ? Is this a gospel show ? No. Is wee Daniel appearing on it ? No. Why ?
The big joke is the series ends with Nizlopi. I mean, that JCB song is pure cat. James Blunt and JCBs, christ in heaven. 
As for the Wainwright offspring, oh, don't get me started. Kids, your dad was famous for 5 minutes in the 1970s with a song about roadkill, get over it. |
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
| 2/28/2006 8:24 PM |
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Now, now Jules........Loudon is one of the most under-rated songwriters around.
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Mully Advanced Member Posts:849
| 3/1/2006 12:23 PM |
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Jules,
Any opinions on Corb Lund ?
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/1/2006 2:57 PM |
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Originally posted by Mully
Jules,
Any opinions on Corb Lund ?
He's playing here for a start
Upcoming Shows
March 05, 2006
Black Box Theatre
Galway, Ireland
March 07, 2006
An Grianán Theatre
Letterkenny, Ireland
March 08, 2006
Dolan's Warehouse
Limerick, Ireland
March 09, 2006
St. John's Church
Dingle, Ireland
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MullyAdvanced Member Posts:849
| 3/1/2006 3:00 PM |
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Yeah, Supporting Josh Ritter.
Was just wondering what to expect, apart from big aul hats, as shown on his website.
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/1/2006 5:43 PM |
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Originally posted by Mully
Yeah, Supporting Josh Ritter.
Was just wondering what to expect, apart from big aul hats, as shown on his website.
He's canadian, I expect there is a certain amount of irony attached to those hats. Sometimes I think Shania Twain is being ironic too, maybe she is  |
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/1/2006 6:13 PM |
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Originally posted by Mully
Yeah, Supporting Josh Ritter.
Was just wondering what to expect, apart from big aul hats, as shown on his website.
I think what you can expect, if he brings his band, is some new tradition country music (young musicians drawing inspiration from past movements in the music) with a certain amount of hayseed humour. Of course, sometimes these guys show up with just a guitar and it would be the same material except you lose some of the colours, but hey.
Its funny actually, all the alternative country artists now sound just like mainstream country artists from the past whils't the mainstream artists of today on music row sound like any boyband ballad singers from the Louis Walsh / Simon Cowell stable. In fact, alot of Louis Walshs favourite repetoire for his moppets is old nashville standards, oh Ive seen him lurking around the country section in tower, he's a big country fan and knows his stuff too but he keeps that to himself. If you like Country, youll like corb lund. If you like Corb Lund, you'll like Mark Chesnutt who did a great version of 'The Lord Loves The Drinking Man' last year.
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
| 3/2/2006 9:35 AM |
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Was it just me or were Alabama 3 well dodgy last night? The lead guy looked like Bes with a stetson on and they murdered the Sopranos theme tune (even though it is their's). ADF were decent though, as was Jape.
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/2/2006 10:35 AM |
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Originally posted by Gar
Was it just me or were Alabama 3 well dodgy last night? The lead guy looked like Bes with a stetson on and they murdered the Sopranos theme tune (even though it is their's). ADF were decent though, as was Jape.
Yep, I though Alabama 3 were very dodgy last night, its one thing to get it right in studio, another live. And the church looked ridiculous. I guess its the curse of 'Other Voices', it leaves no act untouched.
And why does RTE insist on having all its shows presented by such unattractive looking people ? Can we not have the next series of Other Voices presented by Glenda Gilson please ? |
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PilchardAdvanced Member Posts:699
| 3/2/2006 10:43 AM |
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Originally posted by Gar
Was it just me or were Alabama 3 well dodgy last night? The lead guy looked like Bes with a stetson on and they murdered the Sopranos theme tune (even though it is their's). ADF were decent though, as was Jape.
i've always thought A3 were dodgy, the kind of band you know someone like Hot Press gets excited about because they're Scottish crusties from Brixton. i could be wrong on this but i think i saw them last night on Other Vices doing - and like i say i could be wrong - an Aslan song??? |
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/2/2006 10:59 AM |
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Originally posted by Pilchard
i could be wrong on this but i think i saw them last night on Other Vices doing - and like i say i could be wrong - an Aslan song???
Actually, you were right, they had sampled "Crazy World" on their last record. |
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UnaVeteran Member Posts:1721
| 3/2/2006 11:11 AM |
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Alabama 3 are so random. I think years and years of drug abuse have finally unmasked their real s**tness.
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/2/2006 7:09 PM |
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Originally posted by Una
Alabama 3 are so random. I think years and years of drug abuse have finally unmasked their real s**tness.
Actually Una, did you see the stylish kids in the riot ? |
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jmc105 Basic Member Posts:188
| 3/6/2006 3:09 PM |
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Originally posted by Rev Jules
The big joke is the series ends with Nizlopi. I mean, that JCB song is pure cat. James Blunt and JCBs, christ in heaven.
you don't think their jcb is sexy?
i think the original intention with the church was just that it would be something different - very few gig-venues, apart from classical music, are of the sit-down-quietly-and-listen variety these days. also, churches have great acoustics - i'd say the gigs there sound great. |
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LooseFir New Member Posts:45
| 3/6/2006 5:36 PM |
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"And why does RTE insist on having all its shows presented by such unattractive looking people ? Can we not have the next series of Other Voices presented by Glenda Gilson please ?"
God please no, if i see another picture of Glenda Gilson i'll scream, i couldnt handle the suprised look on her face for the duration of the show
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AntistarAdvanced Member Posts:544
| 3/6/2006 6:14 PM |
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Originally posted by LooseFir
"And why does RTE insist on having all its shows presented by such unattractive looking people ? Can we not have the next series of Other Voices presented by Glenda Gilson please ?"
God please no, if i see another picture of Glenda Gilson i'll scream, i couldnt handle the suprised look on her face for the duration of the show
Yes, very true. This year's season of Other Voices has been disappointing, very few notable performances...but Glenda Gilson presenting would really send me into the depths of despair. That surprised expression permanently fixed on her face and what would she know about Stars, Jape and Rufus Wainright? Mention any one of the artists on the bill and imagine the look of surprise on her face...hold on, how could you distinguish real surprise with her normal expression...i'm confused.
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/7/2006 4:58 PM |
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Originally posted by Antistar
God please no, if i see another picture of Glenda Gilson i'll scream, i couldnt handle the suprised look on her face for the duration of the show
Tell you what, her expression of surprise couldnt be any greater than mine at the idea that any decent music got an airing on Other Vices. As for church acoustics, pah, nothing could make that lot sound good, you might as well hold the gigs in a septic tank. |
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
| 3/7/2006 8:40 PM |
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Watching the repeat of last week's show last night, I was very disturbed by the chap at the back of the church giving it socks to ADF. Anyone spot him?
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james bluntNew Member Posts:9
| 3/8/2006 2:06 PM |
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i must say that i didn't think i could possibly release a more irritating song than you're beauiful, but goodbye my lover is much worse
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
| 3/8/2006 3:47 PM |
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Originally posted by james blunt
i must say that i didn't think i could possibly release a more irritating song than you're beauiful, but goodbye my lover is much worse
Did you know that if you lay the vocal tracks of
'Goodbye My Lover' James Blunt
'This Years Love' David Gray
'Cannonball' Damien Rice
Side by side on a mixing desk and play them together in synch, it sounds like a herd of Falklands sheep being shagged by The Paras ? Not alot of people know that |
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