mixtapepublicity Basic Member Posts:187  
| 10/5/2006 3:58 PM |
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miwadi, its funny two completely separate people have told me today that the Gavin Friday / O'Hara thing was absolutely appalling to the point of hilarity?! I'll make my own mind up tonight anyway.
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| 10/5/2006 5:17 PM |
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I choose my words carefully and used the word "mesmerising". My favourite version of this song is by John Cale, although Jeff Buckley's version is good as well, in fact Leonard's version is not great. As none of the above were in the house, it was good to hear a different take on the song rather than someone try and copy them (you know I am talking about you Rufus). There is nothing worse than a cover version that is merely a rehash of the orginal.
To that end Mary Margret O'Hara's version was definitely different (for once GF was reduced to the role of "foil") and I did laugh during it. But the performance (another key word) was mesmerizing and definitely not appalling. I suppose I knew her "singing" was not going to be conventional, having heard her album in the '80's and thus really enjoyed her performance.
What more can I say other than make your own mind up, but do not try and compare it to the Cale or Buckley versions. One way or another you are in for a great night.
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Protein biscuitBasic Member Posts:364
| 10/5/2006 5:20 PM |
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Originally posted by Helmet
This Anjani young one, although I was aware of her existance and the work she did with Cohen, I'd never heard her by herself. Sexy, pure and simple, sexy.
Apparently she's Mr. Cohen's latest squeeze too.  |
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PeejayBasic Member Posts:340
| 10/5/2006 5:53 PM |
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Originally posted by miwadi
I choose my words carefully and used the word "mesmerising". My favourite version of this song is by John Cale, although Jeff Buckley's version is good as well, in fact Leonard's version is not great. As none of the above were in the house, it was good to hear a different take on the song rather than someone try and copy them (you know I am talking about you Rufus). There is nothing worse than a cover version that is merely a rehash of the orginal.
To that end Mary Margret O'Hara's version was definitely different (for once GF was reduced to the role of "foil") and I did laugh during it. But the performance (another key word) was mesmerizing and definitely not appalling. I suppose I knew her "singing" was not going to be conventional, having heard her album in the '80's and thus really enjoyed her performance.
What more can I say other than make your own mind up, but do not try and compare it to the Cale or Buckley versions. One way or another you are in for a great night.
When she walked out on stage my friend likened her to one of those drunk divorcees you see at the end of a bar. I'm not a fan of Jeff Buckleys preening version of Halleluia, so Im all for something a little different thats going to detach itself from the "lighters in the air" song its turned into. But seriously, all that grunting and growling from MMOH was just annoying. She sounded like a cat being sliced open with a violin bow. All novelty, no substance. (And by the way Im not the person who heckled them...I thought about it though )
Biggest highlights: Nick Cave, Antony, Beth Orton
Biggest disappointments: Lou Reed ...apalling, his voice is shot to bits
Funniest moment: Beth Orton wondering what to do with herself while Jarvis swivelled his bony hips around her.
Most mesmerising moment: The saw player...incredible.
A good night.
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yoshimi New Member Posts:63
| 10/5/2006 9:47 PM |
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A fantastic night. I was in the 5th row, middle - couldn't believe how great the seats were (thanks C!!!). Antony stole the show for me - a total revelation. Beth was great and just looked like she was having a ball up there. Jarvis I have a major soft spot for and I think he's a great showman.
Gavin Friday I can't stand, he's such a sleazebag, but I thought he and Mary's interpretation of Hallelujah was fresh - and let's face it, that's a hard song to do anything with and not come out negatively compared to Rufus/Jeff etc. It made me laugh, but in a good way.
As for Lou Reed - it seemed like he was having a tough time multi-tasking (i.e. playing the guitar/foot pedals AND singing) and Nick Cave - I just thought they were average. Well Nick was just Nick - which is great, but compared to Antony well...it was pale.
Ais.
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mixtapepublicityBasic Member Posts:187
| 10/6/2006 9:47 AM |
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Anthony Anthony Anthony... There was not a whisper in the house any time he was on, now thats a good example of mesmerising.
I must admit I didn't totally hate that version of Hallelujah, as has been said already it was completely different from whats been done before. There seemed to be a 50/50 split in audience, half appalled at it and the other half thoroughly enjoying it and laughing.
Everyone seemed to fall in love with Beth Orton, and Jarvis Cocker gave some lighter moments which was a nice contrast to all the earnestness.
I don't think I've ever cringed so much as I did watching Mary Margaret O'Hara absolutely botch up a song and keep apologising for it and then laughing like a crazy toy dog.
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Norman SchwarzkopfBasic Member Posts:427
| 10/6/2006 11:31 AM |
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Yeah, the botch was a bit cringeworthy, shame it started the 2nd half. Beth Orton surprised me with So Long Marianne cos I hadnt been a fan of her voice up to now. She really belted it out. I like Jarvis too, Nick was cool, liked Handsome Family too. Anthony was great, although it felt to me that people had decided he was the best from the off. As soon as he came out he got the biggest cheers. My low point was "Bird On A Wire". Dont know her name but it was like she was singing the Star Spangled Banner or something. Big showboaty voice, bit too Leann Rimes for me! Not keen on Lou Reed in general.
As for Hallelujah, well Im all for "interpretation" but I'd love to here an explanation for their take on it! Close your eyes and it was like listening to the Muppet Show.
Great show all in all.
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| 10/6/2006 3:49 PM |
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But seriously, all that grunting and growling from MMOH was just annoying. She sounded like a cat being sliced open with a violin bow. All novelty, no substance. (And by the way Im not the person who heckled them...I thought about it though )
Biggest highlights: Nick Cave, Antony, Beth Orton
Biggest disappointments: Lou Reed ...apalling, his voice is shot to bits
Funniest moment: Beth Orton wondering what to do with herself while Jarvis swivelled his bony hips around her.
Most mesmerising moment: The saw player...incredible.
A good night.
That Pete lad from BigBrother has a lot to answer for, tourette's sufferers are being allowed to get up to all sorts, including making a muck of a good song.
As for heckling, I found myself wondering on Wednesday night why is there always some d**khead who roars out "WonderWall" at a quiet point of a gig, or is it the same tool turning up everywhere I go???
The saw was amazing, I'm off down to B&Q to get practicing!!!
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PeejayBasic Member Posts:340
| 10/6/2006 3:56 PM |
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The saw was amazing, I'm off down to B&Q to get practicing!!!
Ive fitted a pickup on mine...sounds great with a wah-wah pedal. |
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roadhousemagBasic Member Posts:124
| 10/6/2006 3:56 PM |
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i must admit if i'm at a big concert and theres been whisky, i'm prone to screaming freebird....never wonderwall though...
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| 10/9/2006 12:36 PM |
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very enjoyable gig.
anthony was fantastic.. although, i'm not sure what jarvis was up to with beth orton.
pretty brilliant night altogther though, felt there was a stunning atmopsphere overall.
Gar
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fuuckofflibertineNew Member Posts:21
| 10/9/2006 7:27 PM |
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the nick cave track is incredible best of the lot (them sea chanty tracks). the set is deff worth a buy
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fuuckofflibertineNew Member Posts:21
| 10/9/2006 7:59 PM |
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also any idea when reed'll release new material?
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