OT - Music. Gigs. Sounds bought.

[MadAmster]

This is apparently the actual one! I can't think he needs the money! I was going to see Peter Gabriel (IMO Genesis went downhill following his departure, I blame Phil Collins!) but the prices put me off. I don't mind stretching to £50 in a place with good acoustics and not a million miles from the stage but £120 and above in some godforsaken arena doesn't do it for me. Having said that Waters is at the O2, but I have through good fortune got seats near the stage and it hasn't cost me too much.

There's been a few concerts we thought of attending but when tickets start at 80+ and go up to a few hundred sheckels in a football stadium (with a roof....).

The 3 Waters' concerts are in the Ziggo Dome which holds 17000 and has decent accoustics as it's a purpose built music venue. Standing is €92.50. Cheapest seats are €106.40 plus service costs. No thanks.

[Andy_Faber]

There's been a few concerts we thought of attending but when tickets start at 80+ and go up to a few hundred sheckels in a football stadium (with a roof....).

The 3 Waters' concerts are in the Ziggo Dome which holds 17000 and has decent accoustics as it's a purpose built music venue. Standing is €92.50. Cheapest seats are €106.40 plus service costs. No thanks.

If you want anything Floyd related, Swales mention The Saucerful Of Secrets is imo the way to go

[ramAnag]

If you want anything Floyd related, Swales mention The Saucerful Of Secrets is imo the way to go

I’m always amazed at the variation in prices. Last year I looked for Elbow tickets and found a massive (45%) variation according to which ticket agency I went through. Made no difference ultimately as it was the only personal thing that Covid got in the way of last year, but at least I’d had the foresight to insure against being unable to attend.

On the subject of ‘tribute’ acts (sort of). I saw the ‘Story of the Kinks’ and the ‘Carole King Story’ not so long ago, more bios than tribute acts I guess but they were both brilliant...as good (almost) as the real thing. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about Fleetwood Bac.

[Andy_Faber]

I’m always amazed at the variation in prices. Last year I looked for Elbow tickets and found a massive (45%) variation according to which ticket agency I went through. Made no difference ultimately as it was the only personal thing that Covid got in the way of last year, but at least I’d had the foresight to insure against being unable to attend.

On the subject of ‘tribute’ acts (sort of). I saw the ‘Story of the Kinks’ and the ‘Carole King Story’ not so long ago, more bios than tribute acts I guess but they were both brilliant...as good (almost) as the real thing. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about Fleetwood Bac.

Prices for big acts these days are ridiculous, of helped by the increasingly industrial-scale touting industry. Listen to yesterdays Call You And Yours for an example. I’m lucky I guess that most of what I see live is acts on their way up or on their way down.

Best tribute act? Dr Feelgood, who should’ve good because they are their own tribute act

[swaledale]

If you want anything Floyd related, Swales mention The Saucerful Of Secrets is imo the way to go

It is indeed, to discover early Floyd which I had rarely heard played live I was very impressed with the band, Syd Barret was a genius if a little flawed poor chap. Some brilliant musicians including Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, fame, a **** hot guitarist and Guy Pratt a very good bassist.

[Andy_Faber]

It is indeed, to discover early Floyd which I had rarely heard played live I was very impressed with the band, Syd Barret was a genius if a little flawed poor chap. Some brilliant musicians including Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet, fame, a **** hot guitarist and Guy Pratt a very good bassist.

Absolutely regarding Gary Kemp, and for that matter the rest of the band. I re-read his autobiography and (both of) his brother's tomes on holiday, interesting reading as a whole coming from one guy who clearly has talent and another whoknows how lucky he was to be dragged along in his sibling's wake

[Andy_Faber]

Not bought but reacquainted with: Sitting outside with my morning coffee (yes in Derby, its gorgeous in the sun) listening to Danko Manuel by Jason Isbell, a song I think I've mentioned on here before.

[ramAnag]

As a result of being ‘snowed in’ and choosing not to watch MoTD last night I flicked around and stumbled across a little bit of Dusty Springfield.
The song being played at the time was ‘Goin’ Back’ - another great Carole King song, one of my all time favourites, but one which I’d always associated with one of my all time favourite bands...The Byrds.
Been fortunate enough to see the Byrds a couple of time and Roger McGuinn too on a couple of other occasions. For me ‘Goin’ Back’ is completely synonymous with the Byrds at their magnificent best, but I have to admit I’ve never heard a better version than that belonging to Dusty Springfield last night. Major surprise.

[swaledale]

Absolutely regarding Gary Kemp, and for that matter the rest of the band. I re-read his autobiography and (both of) his brother's tomes on holiday, interesting reading as a whole coming from one guy who clearly has talent and another whoknows how lucky he was to be dragged along in his sibling's wake

I haven't read that I must look it out.

[Andy_Faber]

I haven't read that I must look it out.

Some of all three books are a bit lightweight and it helped (me) to know a bit about the acrimony in Spandau Ballet from ‘the other side’

[MadAmster]

Newest buy, Johnny Wyatt, This thing called love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIX1bXf518

[Andy_Faber]

Newest buy, Johnny Wyatt, This thing called love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIX1bXf518

A belter but a bit fast for me even back in the day

[MadAmster]

A belter but a bit fast for me even back in the day

Love it. Been after a copy for years. Usually goes for around 150+, more than I will pay for a record. I remain below 3 figures. Got this for 62 on eBay. Profit.... if I ever sell.

[Andy_Faber]

the profit comes from playing it IMO

[MadAmster]

the profit comes from playing it IMO

As I'm no spring chicken..... there will come a time when I unload most of my vinyl and my gigging gear. For no other reason than it was paid for out of "FAMILY FUNDS" and I can get more for the family than they could when selling up after my eventual demise. Social to the end