Posts by foxfeeder

Deep in the Motherlode, Folllow you Follow me and the Lady Lies are very good, Many Too Many is one of the bands best songs, but otherwise, it's all largely forgettable to me.

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Also good to see Endeavour back for a 6th series, this one set in 1969 ( foxfeeder – did they get the cars right? ). Didn’t spot any Genesis references this time, & there wasn’t one particular dominant theme throughout the episode, although all 3 girl victims were linked via Alice in Wonderland.

Funnily enough, that was my only issue with the programme! The panda car was a BMC 1100, the reg no suggested it was pre-1964, but the badge on the bootlid was a 1967 or later model! I could be pedantic and suggest that a 1963 BMC 1100 showing so little rust in 1969 was unlikely too, but now I'm just being satirical about UK car build quality in the 1960's!

That said, a very nice episode without the distractions of outside references, just enjoyable in it's own right and using the changes invoked in the last episode of the last series, ie/ being absorbed into Thames Valley, Fred's inability to retire and demotion due to the death of one of his officers. Next week's episode will doubtless include the NASA moon landing, we're in July 1969, and the 20/21 was the date it all happened. That, and the episode is called "Apollo", so perhaps we have some Greek mythology to look forward to. Fountain of Salmacis, perhaps?

5 points, adequate, nothing more.

Once a Doctor...…………….

I posted about the surround sound mix of XTC's Black sea on the "recent purchases" thread, and mentioned a couple of interesting things about the album from the sleeve notes. Rather that hi-jack that thread, I'll post this "also mentioned" item here:

Apparently, the scratched record effect used at the start of "Respectable Street" was done by mutilating a test pressing of Peter Gabriel's 3rd album, which presumably they had lying around as Hugh Padgham was involved in both albums.

The latest:

"Hi all,

We hope the New Year has been good to you so far. Once again we want to thank you for pre-ordering The Sound of Dreams. Your pre-orders have enabled us to move this project toward completion in a manner that we never could have dreamed possible. Indeed, never before has Steve Hackett of Genesis and Annie Haslam of Renaissance appeared together on the same recording… until now. In fact, the two of them, along with Billy Sherwood of Yes are featured together for the first time on the 11 minute title track The Sound of Dreams. What an absolute honor it has been to be able to work with such legends. And what an incredible experience it has been to be able to co-write songs with the likes of Justin Hayward, Steve Hackett and Annie Haslam.

In addition to those already mentioned, throughout the recording process I have had the pleasure of working closely with some of the greatest musicians in the business including members of Elton John’s and Ringo’s bands, as well as the mega-talented Julie Ragins, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist with the Moody Blues and Justin Hayward Live who will be taking center stage on one of the album’s tracks titled Room With Dark Corners. And there is one more yet to be announced special guest who may be making a special appearance on the album as well.

Last Tuesday we met with one of the leading members of the music industry regarding the distribution of the album and we will be meeting with a few others this coming week before heading off to Florida to join Justin Hayward and Steve Hackett for the On The Blue Cruise. Following these meetings, we will be announcing a release date for both The Sound of Dreams and the remastered Random Acts of Beauty albums. Keep in mind that all of you who pre-ordered will receive your items prior to the general public. And we will be including a special gift to all of you as a reward for your patience.

Our very best;

Trinity Houston, Executive Producer

David Minasian, Artist, Producer"

Not a TV show, a film, but was on BBC2 this afternoon, the absolutely brilliant "A Matter Of Life & Death" with David Niven. Always worth watching.

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I often come to things late. I have only just been devouring the Veep seasons 1-4 dvd boxset. It might be close to overtaking Seinfeld and the Larry Sanders Show as my favourite US sitcom. It's become an addiction, with me watching entire discs in one go. However, the discs are now 600 miles away from me for the next 4 weeks so I'm having withdrawal symptoms. I can't wait to be reunited with them.

Never seen Veep, but used to watch the UK show it span off, The Think of It. I believe Will Smith (the Jersey/UK comedian, brother of wine critic Ollie Smith, not the fresh prince) is responsible for some of the writing (he also wrote and starred in later episodes of the UK show) so no surprise it's good. He is very funny, if you get the chance, listen to his BBC radio 4 Show "The Tao of Bergerec" 4 half hour episodes of brilliant humour, with guest appearances by John Nettles.

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I just started watching "I Am The Night" mini-series on TNT (Turner Entertainment/Turner International outside of North America). I rarely watch network television anymore, but there was too much to like here:

1) Christopher Pine is the lead actor (I know some may not like the Star Trek reboot films, but I think his updated Kirk is spot on; he also was the male lead in the new movie version of "Wonder Woman")

2) Patty Jenkins directed it (and also had directed the most recent "Wonder Woman" film - thus, these two are working together again)

3) the story in the background is a true and famous Hollywood murder mystery - the story of The Black Dahlia (for those of you living outside the US - or inside, if you are unaware of this story - can find info on this mystery here; fair warning: it's not for the faint of heart:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia

The first episode was yesterday and was very good. I have no idea how long it is going on for, but they are advertising it as "Series 1", which leads me to believe that there is at least one additional series planned. So, my Monday evenings are now occupied!

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As an occasional follower of BuzzFeed's Unsolved series, I am aware of the case, and indeed, 2 years after they originally covered it, it has been looked at again as a result of the programme you mention:

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I must be in the minority but I would love to see a Genesis Revisited 3. Revisited 2 was magnificent; showing respect for the old songs but pumping them full of life and luster. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Losing Gary on the drums though is a BIG loss as he played so tastefully and elegantly and his singing is stellar. Hoping Gary will at least appear on studio albums even if he can't tour. "Mad Man Moon", "Squonk", and "One For The Vine" among many others have yet to be "reborn" by Mr. Hackett.

If he did as he did on the first GR album, by taking risks and completely reinterpreting them, I'd agree, but to me, GR2 was too much of a carbon copy of the originals, plus it seemed he wanted to include guests, even if they didn't work well. Nad's mispronunciation of the first line of 11th Earl grates, and Nik Kershaw, who I like, sounds like he needs a decongestant.

I suspect one of the issues affecting the last 3 albums is he could do with a producer. He has, as said above, got stuck in a rut, and Roger doesn't seem to be the answer, good though he was from 1996 to about 2010.

I gave it 15, it's a short track that packs it all in and proves prog doesn't have to be 20 minutes long. It's from one of my 2 favourite PG albums, (2/scratch is the other) and side 2 is full of great stuff, I even like the original "Flood" which many feel overblown, though I like the Fripp version too.

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Though a huge fan of Steve, unfortunately you could play his last three albums back to back and not know where one finishes and the next starts.” Light” provides the same ”out of the box” wall of sounds, over processed multi layered vocals, the arrangements are the same, slow start, big drums, manic solo, big ending, and of course the now customary ethnic track, with sitar and tabla loops.

Personally,I wonder if the motivation is waning, he now makes his money recreating his Genesis past, and although I understand the financial reasons for that, since he did Revisited 2, solo wise for me, it’s been all downhill ( I predict Revisited 3 sometime soon).Its not all bad,on “ Fallen Walls”, “Beasts” and “Peace”,there’s the odd glimpse of light through the clouds of his past greatness, but they are coming less frequently now, and unfortunately he’s even dropped the classical nylon tracks now that used to provide much needed light and shade...so overall, not for me.😞

I could pretty much have written this post, bar the choice of tracks as favourites (Descent is the only decent ('pun my soul!) track) plus I think even Steve would baulk at GR3!

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"Turn This Island Earth" makes an impact??

Anyway, I've ordered the Japanese edition of LIGHT, so I'll have to wait a bit to get it.

You listened to "Turn This Island Earth" and thought "ho-hum, I've heard lots of stuff like that"?

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Got it from his web site

So did I. They post it so it arrives on release date.

I've posted about this on the "what are you listening to now" thread yesterday. Possibly an improvement over the last album (lets hope so) but all pretty much in the same style, except Descent, which is based on the intro to Can't Let Go, and finally uses it successfully.

Those Golden Wings is about as long as Turn This Island Earth, but doesn't make the same impact. To me, anyway.

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Just picked this up the other day.. Not bad at all

? This was only released yesterday.

So, probably a bit better then Night Siren, but it's only 1 first listen, so...…………….

One very good track though, Descent, is basically finally doing a proper job with the intro of Can't Let Go!

Steve Hackett - At The Edge Of Light, 5.1 surround. Currently on track 4, and as 3 of the first 4 are tracks that have been on YouTube, I've heard most of this before. Track 1 started in the "World Music" rut but moved on and improved. So far, maybe an improvement over Night Siren, lets hope it keeps it up. Will let you know.

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Looking at the forum dashboard the letters XTC shone out like a beacon, so in I came. I agree Black Sea is one of their very best and also that Big Express is another contender. O&Ls I'm less enthused about as for me it's not as consistent as those others but it still has some great stuff. I have a real soft spot for Mummer as well.

Interesting stuff about the origins of Black Sea's title, not sure I knew that so thanks for sharing. I think they are still legally bound to not speak publicly about what happened with that manager, Ian Reid - "Reid with a silent G" as Andy Partridge once said.

Black Sea remains in my top 10 favourite albums. It might not be their absolute best but it has a special place for me.

I like Mummer too, but while both it and O&L have weak tracks, the good one's on O&L just edge it ahead for me, despite the excessive lows of President Kill and Pink Thing!