YouMa Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is anybody on here into the stuff Scott Walker from the Walker brothers did,i really like the production.Anybody with me on this or am i still the fairly young man into old mans music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 [quote name='YouMa' post='457893' date='Apr 8 2009, 09:22 PM']Is anybody on here into the stuff Scott Walker from the Walker brothers did,i really like the production.Anybody with me on this or am i still the fairly young man into old mans music?[/quote] No mate, you're not on your own. Outstanding singer. Probably the best thing around at the time and not many since can match that voice. He went a bit weird in later years going all experimental with blokes banging watering cans and waste bins in the studio but the voice was still there. Most will call it old hat but when you hear Sun ain't gonna shine anymore, it can still get the old neck hairs rising. It was right up there with PJ Proby's Maria. And as you say, the productions were great, and BIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) [quote name='leschirons' post='457974' date='Apr 8 2009, 10:41 PM']No mate, you're not on your own. Outstanding singer. Probably the best thing around at the time and not many since can match that voice. He went a bit weird in later years going all experimental with blokes banging watering cans and waste bins in the studio but the voice was still there. Most will call it old hat but when you hear Sun ain't gonna shine anymore, it can still get the old neck hairs rising. It was right up there with PJ Proby's Maria. And as you say, the productions were great, and BIG.[/quote] Come back wall of sound! Phil is innocent hes just a nutter! And Chirons big up from a fellow pink fairies fan,listened to nevernever land tonight,scorching......... Edited April 8, 2009 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 [quote name='YouMa' post='457893' date='Apr 8 2009, 10:22 PM']Is anybody on here into the stuff Scott Walker from the Walker brothers did,i really like the production.Anybody with me on this or am i still the fairly young man into old mans music?[/quote] Great voice and some fabulous solo albums.. I've always liked his take on Jacques Brel songs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='457989' date='Apr 8 2009, 10:59 PM']Great voice and some fabulous solo albums.. I've always liked his take on Jacques Brel songs too.[/quote] +10 for great voice,him and morrison had that lovely gravel. I still like no regrets a lot. And my mum loves him. Im into scott4 at the moment. Edited April 8, 2009 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I always loved his voice,a real torch singer - my parents were big fans and they got me into him. +1 on the big production work. but then it needed to be to do justice to that voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 [quote name='leschirons' post='457974' date='Apr 8 2009, 11:41 PM']No mate, you're not on your own. Outstanding singer. Probably the best thing around at the time and not many since can match that voice. .......... Most will call it old hat but when you hear Sun ain't gonna shine anymore, it can still get the old neck hairs rising.[/quote] I'm loving it in fact I think I need to fire up the old music system now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 No Regrets is one of my top tunes - brilliant arrangement and production and that rich baritone Splendid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I can stiil remember the time they called me Jaki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='458002' date='Apr 9 2009, 12:14 AM']No Regrets is one of my top tunes - brilliant arrangement and production and that rich baritone Splendid![/quote] Ooooh Si - I think I love you ( but now I feel obliged to say - but I wanna know for sure ) They don't make 'em like that anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endorka Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Scott Walker = genius. I'm going to listen to Tilt right now. Do I hear... 21? Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 yes, he's excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='458002' date='Apr 9 2009, 12:14 AM']No Regrets is one of my top tunes - brilliant arrangement and production and that rich baritone Splendid![/quote] +1. Absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Totally +1 That man had a voice in a billion. My all time faves have always been 'No Regrets' along with 'My Ship Is Coming In'. I love the Jaques Brel stuff too. When my bass grows up, it wants to have a 'voice' like Scott Walker's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I really enjoy Scott Walker music. Do you ever listen to the Divine Comedy? You can really hear the influence SW was on Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 [quote name='YouMa' post='457979' date='Apr 8 2009, 10:48 PM']Come back wall of sound! Phil is innocent hes just a nutter! And Chirons big up from a fellow pink fairies fan,listened to nevernever land tonight,scorching.........[/quote] sh*t, now you've said that, I'll have to get it out tonight. (the album that is, ooh matron) Had this on my PC. It's yer boys I think unless I've titled it wrong. And, brave attempt from Marc Almond with Jaki but he should have left it alone. Can't top Scott Walker for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='458007' date='Apr 9 2009, 12:20 AM']Ooooh Si - I think I love you ( but now I feel obliged to say - but I wanna know for sure ) They don't make 'em like that anymore [/quote] Ooooooh Now you tell me! .. even if its the pedal steel bit at the end that I love? PS the Midge Ure Friday Night Karaoke "Stars on 45 Edit" of No Regrets should be avoided at all costs, not even a pale imitation of the Walker's one, or the original. Edited April 9, 2009 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee Van Cleef Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Fabulous songwriter/singer. I finally got around to seeing 30 Century Man recently and it was a great insight into the man, and hearing him describe what happened in his own words was fascinating, as was seeing him in the studio doing what he does. Makes me want to go and listen to "Scott" all over again. Mathilde, Montague Terrace and My Death... wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 [quote name='endorka' post='458031' date='Apr 9 2009, 01:14 AM']Scott Walker = genius. I'm going to listen to Tilt right now. Do I hear... 21?[/quote] I'll give you 21... 21... 21... Quite simply one of the best albums ever. And I've said it before, but I'll say it again: outstanding bass work from Mo Foster on [i]Climate of Hunter[/i]. Back to the Walker Brothers... yes, superb, love them. My favourite could probably come under the "secret shame" thread, it's so cheesy: We're All Alone. The ultimate proto-power-ballad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Had 'My Ship is Coming In' played at my wedding ceremony. 'Jackie' is another great one, always makes me smile when I listen to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Scott Walker = Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 One of my faves: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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