This year's Hootenanny

[Cato]

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1482780905' post='3202722']
While we're on definitions:
Joolzolland: an artist who's talent falls far short of the esteem in which the public and major broadcasters hold him.
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Don't mock the afflicted.

His compulsion to a boogie woogie piano accompaniment to absolutely any piece of music, from classical to hip hop, is a serious medical condition.

Edited December 26, 2016 by Cato

[leschirons]

Okay, Gregory Porter. Anyone know what's going on with that hat when he's indoors? Or, is there something I don't know about like alapecia or cheomo and I've put my foot in it.

[SpondonBassed]

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1482871518' post='3203266']
Okay, Gregory Porter. Anyone know what's going on with that hat when he's indoors? Or, is there something I don't know about like alapecia or cheomo and I've put my foot in it.
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Yes... we're all wondering. It's not just for bilateral toothache is it?

[casapete]

I believe Gregory had some skin surgery so wore the hat, only for it to become a bit of a trademark and then stuck with it.

[Hobbayne]

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1482882428' post='3203366']
I believe Gregory had some skin surgery so wore the hat, only for it to become a bit of a trademark and then stuck with it.
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A bit like Dr Hooks' eye patch.

[stingrayPete1977]

Just watched it on iplayer, took me 10 minutes. Imelda May without her band was weird, Roy Wood without his band not so good. Strangely I thought ABC stole the show?

[spongebob]

Hacker T Dog for me!

[steantval]

I found the whole show pretty poor.
Watched the firework display on BBC 1 at midnight - far more entertaining.

[spectoremg]

The show's past it sell by date.

[silverfoxnik]

Imelda May singing 'Black Tears' was the highlight of the show for me - absolutely stunning!

[darkandrew]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483296073' post='3206005']
Strangely I thought ABC stole the show?
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Is Nick Beggs still playing bass with them?

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1483351873' post='3206348']
Is Nick Beggs still playing bass with them?
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No it is Andy Carr, I didn't realise until looking at the Wiki that Martin Fry is the only actual member of ABC now, super tight band and his vocals are still great.

[Hutton]

Imelda May was the highlight for me. I just wish they would get rid of that damn pipe band.

Edited January 2, 2017 by Hutton

[mikel]

I have to say, Christine and the Queens, the number they did with the dancing, was fascinating. Highlight of the show for me.

Also, I agree, Imelda May was excellent.

Edited January 2, 2017 by mikel

[Bassassin]

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1483354844' post='3206397']
I have to say, Christine and the Queens, the number they did with the dancing, was fascinating. Highlight of the show for me.
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She was the only thing worth watching it for IMO - very talented lady.

The rest was often pretty painful/cringeworthy. Particularly the re-imagining of I Got You Babe as a creepy incest song.

[Rich]

Dave Swift was the highlight for me.

[skej21]

It still amazes me that they can hear how great the likes of Gregory Porter and Rag n Bone Man are but booked Roy wood and Chaka Khan who were both awful (from a totally objective point of view based on how they sound now, not based on the past glories!).

[mikel]

Dont know why musicians moan about the content of the Hoot, after all it has to appeal to a huge range of tastes. Sadly we rarely have gigs at New year so we tend to watch it every year. Can think of much worse as a build up to 12 o clock.

[spongebob]

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1483374619' post='3206640']
It still amazes me that they can hear how great the likes of Gregory Porter and Rag n Bone Man are but booked Roy wood and Chaka Khan who were both awful (from a totally objective point of view based on how they sound now, not based on the past glories!).
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+1. I too though RW's vocals were very iffy indeed on 'See My Baby Jive'. Chaka too. Full marks for the (I think) original key, but it's a modern symptom of acts carrying on like they did 40+ years ago. It pains me to say it, but play by all means, but pass on the vocals. This applies to numerous acts!

Geddy's vocals came in for serious criticism over the last 10 (+?) years on Rush tours. Macca too. These guys can still play to perfection, but vocally?

[LayDownThaFunk]

I think Geddy has always been off.

*Ducks*

[yorks5stringer]

Thought Gregory Porter was the highlight for me but afraid the Big Band Arrangements rather sanitised his approach, came across very MOR.

[spectoremg]

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1483377842' post='3206689']
Thought Gregory Porter was the highlight for me but afraid the Big Band Arrangements rather sanitised his approach, came across very MOR.
[/quote][quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1483377842' post='3206689']
Thought Gregory Porter was the highlight for me but afraid the Big Band Arrangements rather sanitised his approach, came across very MOR.
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Hootenanny Rules:
1. Lots of boogy woogie piano.
2. Lots of Big Band.

[MoonBassAlpha]

Gregory Porter always seems M.O.R. to me. Is he not, really?

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1483374839' post='3206644']
Dont know why musicians moan about the content of the Hoot, after all it has to appeal to a huge range of tastes. Sadly we rarely have gigs at New year so we tend to watch it every year. Can think of much worse as a build up to 12 o clock.
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I just think it's due a re fresh, new host(s) and less boogie woogie.

[spongebob]

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1483380083' post='3206712']
Gregory Porter always seems M.O.R. to me. Is he not, really?
[/quote]

I agree. Massive soul fan here....but I've not been turned onto GP. I'm not sure what it is....but something leaves a little cold, the opposite of soul.