Dad3353

Here we are, then; my 'cover' version of a song from my distant past... For those interested, here's the background story...

I'm putting the finishing touches to mine, which I'm pretty certain no-one will have heard before; I'm not even sure it was ever recorded..! Those who saw The Alligators ( a group from the Chertsey/Weybridge region, early '70s...) might have a chance, but that's it. It's a song I've been toying with in my head for all these decades, and circumstances were that I did 'my' version (read: re-write...) this summer past, so here it is. Within the rules..? Dunno, but I'm an anarchist any way, so...

+1 ^^ (Although polystyrene Stonehenges wouldn't put me off completely, opening pods that don't open would, probably...)

It's just that it's the personal touch that's best when you're closer to Kevin.

I'd have loved to have shared the joke; if only Kevin wasn't so far away.

Indeed. There's a market, apparently, for DJ evenings and karaoke, too. I maintain, though, that 'stage presence' can be an asset, but can just as equally be execrable. Some folks still like to listen to live music. Not all, maybe, but some.

It depends to some extent on the audience's love, need or want of 'visual entertainment'. For my part (and quite used to being in a majority of one...), I have little time (read: none at all...) for poncing about , running hither and thither, rehearsed histrionics and/or posed attitude. Seeing Shakti, for instance, was not a 'visual' thing; one could easily close one's eyes and enjoy the moment. Seeing the exchange of looks, and evident complicity between the players, was quite enough 'visuals'. Might as well listen to the CD..? Not really (although I do that, too...), more of a communion with the soaring output of those great talents. Just one example of soooooo many (Royal Philharmonic, Grateful Dead, Soft Machine, Joni Mitchell... The list is long...). Memorable for their performance as musicians much, much more tha for any visual 'show'. Yes, I've seen many splendid animated acts, too, but the real 'crackers' don't need such to entertain me. Keith Emerson (The Nice...), with his daggers in the keyboard..? For all its merits, I preferred folks playing in more sober fashion, such as King Crimson, or Fairport Convention. No need for pantomime 'gimmicks' if one is really that good. Just my tuppence-worth.

It pays to tread very carefully.

I think that you're mistaken; Kevin is in your mind.

I can't say I'm convinced by this, I'm afraid. I'd suggest that popularity is a universal gauge of popularity, and that's all (not necessarily a Bad Thing, but not a reflection of talent, nor anything else...). I'm not sure that Bach's popularity, either in his day or the present, changes anything concerning his talent. True, talent has no objective yardstick that I'm aware of, but why does one need objectivity, anyway..?

Good evening, Boomer, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, Smokey, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, FS, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

When faced with a buying option, I ask myself two questions... 1 - Do I want it..? If answer is 'No', walk away, if not, go on to 2... 2 - Can I afford it..? If answer is 'No', walk away; if not, buy it. End of. I've never considered bartering, negotiating, haggling or whatever. Just those two questions.

What, like a train wreck..?

You'll have to start another topic for that; 'Who would you have most enjoyed chatting to..?'

Surrealistic Pillow (Jefferson Airplane...) Anthem Of The Sun (Grateful Dead...) The Orchestra Of The 18th Century (Frans Brüggen conductor...) version of Schubert's 9th symphony.

But it's your fantasy..! It's all conjured up in your head..! ...

You will probably not be standing for very long.

Good evening, John, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Fellow drummer; my woes are more from advancing old age. I obviously aren't hitting 'em hard enough.