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MACgirl

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2/23/2006 10:54 AM
Did you watch it? What did you think? Thought Rufus didn't pick great songs to open with, definitely didn't impress my housemates who'd never heard him before. April's Fool from 1998? He's so good live but that didn't come across in the first songs. Improved as the show went on. Thought Martha was great, her gig was really good earlier this year. Loved the song they performed together. Poor Julie Feeney was really nervous, really like her album but didn't think the songs sounded great last night. Will be interesting to see what she's like on Tuesday. Not sure the interview with Rufus provided much insightful information either.

Gar

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2/23/2006 10:57 AM
Not a Rufus fan really but liked the one about Jeff Buckley - 'Memphis Skyline' I think it was. It's wierd watching Julie Feeney play live, the same vibe doesn't come across that is evident on her album. Still good though. But Matt Lunson was pretty poor.

bonzo

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2/23/2006 11:20 AM
I think thats a bit harsh on Julie - I thought she performed well. Good show last night.

Una

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2/23/2006 11:24 AM
I thought the Lunson song about Jesus and the bible was good. Had to turn off his interview though. Can't listen to Aussie/Taz accents after watching Wolf Creek on DVD. Too scared :(

Pilchard

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2/23/2006 11:44 AM
i'd agree about the interviews - nothing new in any of them, which is a surprise because john kelly usually (or seems to) know his stuff. didnt think much of either wainwright, i have to say. Matt lunson sounded like mundy. and i liked julie feeney's accordian.

Vent My Spleen

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2/23/2006 11:54 AM
Some of the interviews are excrutiating. Did anyone see Liam O'Maonlai interviewed on the side of a cliff? The one where he grabbed Kelly's arm in a vice-like grip and started catterwauling some olde Irish dirge, all eyes closed in earnestness, into Kelly's earhole? Did you see Kelly squirm? Did you see him not knowing where to look? Televisual gold!! They rightly ripped the piss out of it subsequently on Blizzard of Odd....

Norman Schwarzkopf

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2/23/2006 12:05 PM
Yeah, Kelly had to laugh at one point, I think O'Maonlai was smiling a bit cos he knew Kelly was awkward but he kept going anyway. That's some coat John Kelly's got, eh? Dont like Rufus' voice on last night's perf anyway. A bit droney.

bonzo

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2/23/2006 12:25 PM
quote: Originally posted by Pilchard i'd agree about the interviews - nothing new in any of them, which is a surprise because john kelly usually (or seems to) know his stuff. didnt think much of either wainwright, i have to say. Matt lunson sounded like mundy. and i liked julie feeney's accordian. I've been humming that Wind out of my Sails song all morning!

Mully

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2/23/2006 12:48 PM
quote: Originally posted by Una I thought the Lunson song about Jesus and the bible was good. That song is about the guy who went on a Killing Spree in a Tazmanian tourist centre a few yrs back. http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/mass/bryant/index_1.html

Unicron

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2/23/2006 1:45 PM
I hope Julie Feeney's album is better than her performance on the telly as I thought it was pretty shocking. Apparently Rufus wasn't in great form on the night (unlike say, Arsenal were this past Tuesday) and had to restart a couple of the songs. I liked him but not as much as when I saw him live in May. Martha was completely engaging, much better then her gig at The Village. Didn't really care for Matt Lunson either, so forgettable infact that when the show was over I thought only 3 people had been on it.

Rev Jules

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2/23/2006 2:18 PM
quote: Originally posted by Vent My Spleen Some of the interviews are excrutiating. Did anyone see Liam O'Maonlai interviewed on the side of a cliff? The one where he grabbed Kelly's arm in a vice-like grip and started catterwauling some olde Irish dirge, all eyes closed in earnestness, into Kelly's earhole? Did you see Kelly squirm? Did you see him not knowing where to look? Televisual gold!! They rightly ripped the piss out of it subsequently on Blizzard of Odd.... True story, Liam and The Flowers were once rehearsing in blackrock, during their glory days. It was summer, a fine sunny day, they were outside in someone's back garden, Liam decided to take his shoes off and feel the vibes of mother earth through the bare soles of his feet, anyway mother earth must have been vibing out that day, because liam became so immersed with the energy of the earth and the universe that, mid song, he dropped the mike and made a run for it out the side gate and down the street at full tilt, he made it all the way to Ranelagh before the lads caught up with him and when they did, he said he had been overcome by the power and magic of the energy of the earth...it isnt an act, he really is that hippy dippy.

bonzo

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2/23/2006 3:43 PM
quote: True story, Liam and The Flowers were once rehearsing in blackrock, during their glory days. It was summer, a fine sunny day, they were outside in someone's back garden, Liam decided to take his shoes off and feel the vibes of mother earth through the bare soles of his feet, anyway mother earth must have been vibing out that day, because liam became so immersed with the energy of the earth and the universe that, mid song, he dropped the mike and made a run for it out the side gate and down the street at full tilt, he made it all the way to Ranelagh before the lads caught up with him and when they did, he said he had been overcome by the power and magic of the energy of the earth...it isnt an act, he really is that hippy dippy. And where did you hear that?

bonzo

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2/23/2006 3:45 PM
quote: Originally posted by Unicron I hope Julie Feeney's album is better than her performance on the telly as I thought it was pretty shocking. Apparently Rufus wasn't in great form on the night (unlike say, Arsenal were this past Tuesday) and had to restart a couple of the songs. We'll agree to disagree. Really didn't think she was that bad. Have checked out her site and myspace area - the songs are genius. Listen to Fictitious Richard for instance.

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2/23/2006 3:52 PM
I tuned in to other voices last night mainly to see Julie Feeney. After all the hype with the choice music awards I was expecting a treat. But I think she really let herself down. Maybe thats just her style? but she looked at times like a rabbit caught in the headlights. She genuinely looked scared. Is it just me or was she playing bum notes on the accordian? Her command of instruments seemed very basic and hesitant. I reckon she can say goodbye to the choice award after that performance Am I wrong? Was it just a bad night?

bonzo

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2/23/2006 3:55 PM
quote: Originally posted by scullster I tuned in to other voices last night mainly to see Julie Feeney. After all the hype with the choice music awards I was expecting a treat. But I think she really let herself down. Maybe thats just her style? but she looked at times like a rabbit caught in the headlights. She genuinely looked scared. Is it just me or was she playing bum notes on the accordian? Her command of instruments seemed very basic and hesitant. I reckon she can say goodbye to the choice award after that performance Am I wrong? Was it just a bad night? Hopefully wrong. I think she has two degrees in music so I suppose it is bad for her if people think she only has a basic handle on instruments!

Protein biscuit

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2/23/2006 4:00 PM
quote: Originally posted by scullster I tuned in to other voices last night mainly to see Julie Feeney. After all the hype with the choice music awards I was expecting a treat. But I think she really let herself down. Maybe thats just her style? but she looked at times like a rabbit caught in the headlights. She genuinely looked scared. Is it just me or was she playing bum notes on the accordian? Her command of instruments seemed very basic and hesitant. I reckon she can say goodbye to the choice award after that performance Am I wrong? Was it just a bad night? Didn't see it but i'd have to guess that she was having a bad night. Apparently she's a highly trained classical musician. Studied in the Netherlands or Belgium or some such place. I'd be prepared to give her another chance and not judge her on one performance even though it's hard to shake off a first impression.

Pilchard

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2/23/2006 4:01 PM
quote: Originally posted by scullster I tuned in to other voices last night mainly to see Julie Feeney. After all the hype with the choice music awards I was expecting a treat. But I think she really let herself down. Maybe thats just her style? but she looked at times like a rabbit caught in the headlights. She genuinely looked scared. Is it just me or was she playing bum notes on the accordian? Her command of instruments seemed very basic and hesitant. I reckon she can say goodbye to the choice award after that performance Am I wrong? Was it just a bad night? i'd say most of the Choice Award judges couldnt give two figs about her performance on some TV show - they're going on the albums. i reckon she's a shoe-in for it.

Rev Jules

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2/23/2006 4:04 PM
quote: Originally posted by bonzo quote: True story, Liam and The Flowers were once rehearsing in blackrock, during their glory days. It was summer, a fine sunny day, they were outside in someone's back garden, Liam decided to take his shoes off and feel the vibes of mother earth through the bare soles of his feet, anyway mother earth must have been vibing out that day, because liam became so immersed with the energy of the earth and the universe that, mid song, he dropped the mike and made a run for it out the side gate and down the street at full tilt, he made it all the way to Ranelagh before the lads caught up with him and when they did, he said he had been overcome by the power and magic of the energy of the earth...it isnt an act, he really is that hippy dippy. And where did you hear that? From the guy who owned the house.

bonzo

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2/23/2006 4:10 PM
Great story Rev Jules - you can see it as well which makes it all the better! Were the Flowers any good though?

scullster

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2/23/2006 4:44 PM
You could well be right Pilchard. I think I might give her the benefit of the doubt so. Just a bad day at the office

Vandal_with_Handle

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2/24/2006 10:10 AM
Is it just me or does Rufus Wainwright sound completely pissed when he sings? Not just on the show, but all the time. Very slurred singing. It diverts my attention from his songs.

jan

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2/24/2006 10:16 AM
i was at the recording of that episode of other voices and julie feeney just seemed crippled by nerves. a mate and i had a wee chat with her over in the pub afterwards and she knew in herself that the whole thing hadn't gone to plan. she was sharing the bill that night with rufus, martha and james blunt and the sense of occasion just seemed to render her a wee bit overawed the jury's still out for me in terms of her music but i wouldn't mind seeing her do her own set in the sugar club or someplace like that to really see what she's made of

bonzo

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2/24/2006 4:51 PM
quote: Originally posted by jan i was at the recording of that episode of other voices and julie feeney just seemed crippled by nerves. a mate and i had a wee chat with her over in the pub afterwards and she knew in herself that the whole thing hadn't gone to plan. she was sharing the bill that night with rufus, martha and james blunt and the sense of occasion just seemed to render her a wee bit overawed the jury's still out for me in terms of her music but i wouldn't mind seeing her do her own set in the sugar club or someplace like that to really see what she's made of I suppose it was a big gig for her and being nervous makes sense. I actually really enjoyed her songs shown on Other Voices though and didn't realise the nerves. Is she playing the Sugar Club?

Antistar

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2/27/2006 6:48 PM
Rufus Wainright is probably the most overrated singer-songwriter on the planet right now. His songs are poorly-focused, tuneless affairs that simply go nowhere. He's nowhere near as good as he himself thinks he is. If he didn't have songs about fancying his (male) art-teacher at school and was not the son of Loudon and Anne would he be receiving as much attention? Doubt it. Martha is much better and it is she who has really inherited the songwriting genes. Plus the interview he gave was dire indeed.

themire

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2/28/2006 1:14 PM
I had never heard Rufus before and I thought he had a great voice. There are many more overrated singer-songwriter's on the planet.

Protein biscuit

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3/1/2006 10:27 AM
On an Other Voices note who was the dude a few weeks back who sang "She Moves in Mysterious Ways?" Well, i think that's what the song was called as those lyrics were in the chorus. Not the U2 version, naturally.

Gar

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3/1/2006 10:31 AM
Is it Pinky you are on about? Check out the website: www.rte.ie/tv/othervoices

Protein biscuit

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3/1/2006 11:53 AM
I think that's my man. Thought that tune was really good.

akablue

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3/1/2006 1:48 PM
quote: Originally posted by Antistar Rufus Wainright is probably the most overrated singer-songwriter on the planet right now. His songs are poorly-focused, tuneless affairs that simply go nowhere. He's nowhere near as good as he himself thinks he is. If he didn't have songs about fancying his (male) art-teacher at school and was not the son of Loudon and Anne would he be receiving as much attention? Doubt it. Martha is much better and it is she who has really inherited the songwriting genes. Plus the interview he gave was dire indeed. I totally agree with you about Rufus Wainwright...I don't get it at all and there's people out there that think he's a genius songwriter. My 5 year old nephew farting into a bottle would make a nicer sound...have we not had enough whiney "poor me" songs to last us a jaysus lifetime?? And as for that effort about the art teacher.....WTF? Saw him perform that on Newsnight a few weeks back and thought it was a piss take....like seriously SHUDDUP !!

Protein biscuit

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3/1/2006 2:02 PM
On the subject of Rufus look at what he's up to this month in Carnegie Hall! http://secure.setyoursite.com/Reservations/FosterEntertainment/Rufus.php

Mully

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3/1/2006 2:23 PM
Must be all that Practice !!

Rufuss

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3/2/2006 11:26 AM
I think the problem with Julie Feeney playing live is that she doesn't play any of the instruments on her album, nor does she write any of the instrument parts. I think it would be a lot more effective if the musicians who have produced her album support her on stage.

Dromed

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3/2/2006 1:03 PM
quote: Originally posted by Rufuss I think the problem with Julie Feeney playing live is that she doesn't play any of the instruments on her album, nor does she write any of the instrument parts. I think it would be a lot more effective if the musicians who have produced her album support her on stage. Miaaaooowwwwww!

Una

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3/2/2006 2:04 PM
let the Julie Feeney conspiracy theories commence. I blame the KLF.

miwadi

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3/3/2006 1:19 PM
quote: Originally posted by Rev Jules quote: Originally posted by Vent My Spleen Some of the interviews are excrutiating. Did anyone see Liam O'Maonlai interviewed on the side of a cliff? The one where he grabbed Kelly's arm in a vice-like grip and started catterwauling some olde Irish dirge, all eyes closed in earnestness, into Kelly's earhole? Did you see Kelly squirm? Did you see him not knowing where to look? Televisual gold!! They rightly ripped the piss out of it subsequently on Blizzard of Odd.... True story, Liam and The Flowers were once rehearsing in blackrock, during their glory days. It was summer, a fine sunny day, they were outside in someone's back garden, Liam decided to take his shoes off and feel the vibes of mother earth through the bare soles of his feet, anyway mother earth must have been vibing out that day, because liam became so immersed with the energy of the earth and the universe that, mid song, he dropped the mike and made a run for it out the side gate and down the street at full tilt, he made it all the way to Ranelagh before the lads caught up with him and when they did, he said he had been overcome by the power and magic of the energy of the earth...it isnt an act, he really is that hippy dippy.

miwadi

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3/3/2006 1:20 PM
quote: Originally posted by bonzo quote: True story, Liam and The Flowers were once rehearsing in blackrock, during their glory days. It was summer, a fine sunny day, they were outside in someone's back garden, Liam decided to take his shoes off and feel the vibes of mother earth through the bare soles of his feet, anyway mother earth must have been vibing out that day, because liam became so immersed with the energy of the earth and the universe that, mid song, he dropped the mike and made a run for it out the side gate and down the street at full tilt, he made it all the way to Ranelagh before the lads caught up with him and when they did, he said he had been overcome by the power and magic of the energy of the earth...it isnt an act, he really is that hippy dippy. And where did you hear that?

miwadi

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3/3/2006 1:24 PM
Folks we should start a "mad O'Maonlai" thread because I have heard a few over the years, none of which I can remember. No disrepect to the man, in fact one of my favourite gigs of all time was the HHF in the Boxing Club in Drogheda about 20 years ago, but he is mad!!! Did you see the green druids outfit on the Late Late when he was promoting the solo album.

Marie Kendall

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3/3/2006 3:30 PM
quote: Originally posted by Antistar If he didn't have songs about fancying his (male) art-teacher at school and was not the son of Loudon and Anne would he be receiving as much attention? Dear dear. The Art Teacher is about a woman. And his mother's name is Kate McGarrigle. Her sister is Anna. Tsk! I think he's deadly.

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3/3/2006 3:39 PM
I thought he was queer. Does he play off both bats? Bless us and save us.

Antistar

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3/4/2006 2:16 PM
quote: Originally posted by Marie Kendall quote: Originally posted by Antistar If he didn't have songs about fancying his (male) art-teacher at school and was not the son of Loudon and Anne would he be receiving as much attention? Dear dear. The Art Teacher is about a woman. And his mother's name is Kate McGarrigle. Her sister is Anna. Tsk! I think he's deadly. I'm deeply, deeply sorry for getting the gender of the object of his affections and the name of his mother so dreadfully wrong.I apologise forthwith for any offence that may have been caused.

Flux

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3/9/2006 1:01 PM
Good Lord, I never realised how bad Bell X1 were before last night. "Right, lads, Talking Heads are back in, let's try one that sounds like them. Between that and the Coldplay-y one we should be sorted." UGH.

memaeve

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3/13/2006 1:23 PM
I feel some more good words are needed about Rufus in this thread. To call him over-rated sounds ridiculous to me. In my opinion, not enough people know who he is, and a few years ago, two albums in and hardly anyone had heard of him. He is the most innovating singer/songwriter/performer I have come across in my life. His lyrics are honest, and he is an incredibly honest and down-to-earth person to boot. This is without even mentioning his voice. I can completely understand why some people find it irritating (he does drawl, and his diction is messy), but I love that he doesn't make an effort to perfect that. One can't deny that he is a fantastic singer. Any arrogance that comes across from him is done in a self-ridiculing type of way, and I find it very charming. As for his songs being "tuneless affairs", there are of course some songs that are more melodic and catchy than others ('The One You Love', for example), but those that are less so, are a compete indulgence in his voice. Die-hard fans like myself WANT (no pun intended) to hear stuff like that. His voice is his greatest asset. Rant over, I have work to do. xm

Antistar

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3/13/2006 1:51 PM
quote: Originally posted by Flux Good Lord, I never realised how bad Bell X1 were before last night. "Right, lads, Talking Heads are back in, let's try one that sounds like them. Between that and the Coldplay-y one we should be sorted." UGH. And, surprise, surprise...'Flock' is getting a lukewarm reception in the all-important UK music-press...'Rocky takes a lover' is good but the album as a whole is very weak...another example of a quite ordinary homegrown band being overly-praised in this country only to to met with general indifference when they try to break the UK,US etc....

Unicron

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3/13/2006 2:00 PM
Music In Mouth was well reviewed in the UK and it didn't do them any good either.

aidan

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3/13/2006 3:55 PM
quote: Originally posted by memaeve I feel some more good words are needed about Rufus in this thread. may I suggest: http://www.cluas.com/music/albums/rufus_wainwright.htm

Una

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3/13/2006 5:03 PM
Music In Mouth had some really good tunes, but Flock is just so boring and dry. Antistar is quite right: "another example of a quite ordinary homegrown band being overly-praised in this country only to to met with general indifference when they try to break the UK,US etc...." They are very ordinary and about as progressive as McDowell.

melvin cokane

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3/16/2006 9:11 AM
Anyone see Delorentos last night? missed it and i'm gutted, did they give a good account of themselves?

Miss Vaughan

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3/16/2006 9:55 AM
They did. I was there the night they played and also the night before for BellX1, The Immediate, Hal, Nizlopi etc. and over the two nights Delorentos were a class above. Great tunes and they seemed to have the clearest idea of how they wanted to be perceived and exactly what they wanted to achieve from the whole experience... unlike myself who just pissed my pants, closed my eyes and sang. As you leave the back stage area, the last thing you see is a sign above the door that says, "Don't f**k Up!" The Immediate had some really good songs too but Delorentos just seemed more focused. Maybe it's the instrument swapping.

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3/16/2006 10:00 AM
quote: Originally posted by melvin cokane Anyone see Delorentos last night? missed it and i'm gutted, did they give a good account of themselves? If you like bands that sound like a Lidl version Strokes, with a singer who looks like the guy from the Bravery swopping vocals with the guitar 'player' who, in turn, seriously sounds like he should be in the Rocky Horror picture show, then yes, they did giva a good account of themsslves!! But seriously, no.

melvin cokane

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3/16/2006 10:19 AM
jaysus your great, ye know that..i wish i was as cool a snob as you....can we swap numbers and hang out? they sound nothing like either the strokes or the bravery so aswell as being a snob your deaf too.....

pbee

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3/16/2006 11:12 AM
Enjoyed last night's show more than the last few weeks, which I though weren't great! Thought Dave Couse and his band stole last night's show - great songs and brilliant musicians there! Also, the sound for Couse and TFC last night was much better than the last couple of weeks! Shows you the importance of knowing what you're doing I suppose!

Gar

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3/16/2006 11:21 AM
Didn't think they showed enough of Teenage Fanclub or Delorentos.

pbee

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3/16/2006 11:44 AM
yeah, another tune from TFC would've been good alright, would've preferred that than another Delorentos and Nizlopi song personally!

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3/16/2006 11:51 AM
I hated Dave Couse's stuff. I thought the TFC interview was interesting when they were talking about their influences because normally when people cite influences (particularly a "cool" one like Sonic Youth) I just think they're full of it and just namedropping. However they were going on about the jangley stuff and Sonic Youth and then showed a song that actually reflected that. I thought Delorentos were good, but I usually do.

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3/16/2006 12:06 PM
i caught the end of the last TFC song. was it The Concept? is it repeated? you just dont get enough TFC these days.middle-aged settled married guys who can still record great music after dropping the kids off at school.i didnt see the rest of the show,but i cant imagine delorentacouse being comparable. but i live in a tree so what do i know

Unicron

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3/16/2006 12:16 PM
I think it's repeated on monday. All the performances are on the Other Voices website too.

milkman

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3/16/2006 1:17 PM
quote: Originally posted by Punchbowl quote: Originally posted by melvin cokane Anyone see Delorentos last night? missed it and i'm gutted, did they give a good account of themselves? If you like bands that sound like a Lidl version Strokes, with a singer who looks like the guy from the Bravery swopping vocals with the guitar 'player' who, in turn, seriously sounds like he should be in the Rocky Horror picture show, then yes, they did giva a good account of themsslves!! But seriously, no. kinda nasty there punchbowl. did they do something to dave couse? TFC were great, Sparky's dream sounded cool. the interview was good too, he seems very kinda, grounded, like you could go for a pint with him.

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3/16/2006 2:50 PM
quote: Originally posted by melvin cokane Anyone see Delorentos last night? missed it and i'm gutted, did they give a good account of themselves? http://www.rte.ie/tv/othervoices/archive.html Don't be worrying. You can see it all here. In your own time, too.

Flux

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3/16/2006 3:00 PM
I thought the sound for Teenage Fanclub was atrocious. Utterly poxy. They're one of my favourite bands, but they were made to look like a BUNCH OF fkIN' AMATEURS! Even Dave Couse sounded better. I presumed they only showed two songs because the Fannies walked off after two. That venue is a fking joke. I've seen TFC on tv many times, and they've NEVER sounded as bad.

jan

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3/16/2006 3:38 PM
they played their full set of 6 tracks that night but the vocal line was so low in the mix that it was a strain to make it out, after two tracks a lady in the front row shouted up to them 'we can't hear your voice' to which norman blake replied, with a wry smile, 'yeah neither can i but that's television for you'

Flux

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3/16/2006 4:21 PM
They're always mannerly fellers, but they must have been well pissed off. I was embarrassed for them. It's horrible, not being able to hear what's going on when yer onstage. Some gimp not doing his job and you suffer.

roxy

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3/16/2006 8:18 PM
Yeah Teenage Fanclub weren't the only band on the night to suffer from mics dropping. But they definitely suffered the worst. s**te buzz from the State broadcaster... in de name o god loike.

memaeve

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3/17/2006 4:25 PM
Is it just me or the sound quality seriously dodgy on the recording up on the site? As in it keeps cutting out, and going all funny like when you play a cassette that'll all melted. xm

ilovehoovering

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3/20/2006 1:53 AM
quote: Originally posted by memaeve Is it just me or the sound quality seriously dodgy on the recording up on the site? As in it keeps cutting out, and going all funny like when you play a cassette that'll all melted. xm i've watched a good bit of stuff on the site and the quality can be perfect or ste. sometimes it'll change from perfect to ste during one song. down to your connection or the amount of people using the site or something.

memaeve

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3/21/2006 12:38 AM
I see. It walways seems to go funny at the same parts though. Haven't had problems with the connection before. f**k it sure, I've all my favourite ones taped anyway! Cheers. :) xm

Gar

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3/23/2006 4:13 PM
I was surprised that Duke Special won it but wasn't last night's programme meant to be all about the winner? There was no interview with him and they only showed one song, which wasn't even left for last.

kavobaggins

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3/23/2006 4:16 PM
quote: Originally posted by Gar I was surprised that Duke Special won it but wasn't last night's programme meant to be all about the winner? There was no interview with him and they only showed one song, which wasn't even left for last. well i voted for him but only cos I thought no one else would! New album should be brilliant though.

Gar

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3/23/2006 4:20 PM
Not debating the decision, but rather the lack of coverage the show gave him last night.

kavobaggins

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3/23/2006 4:31 PM
quote: Originally posted by Gar Not debating the decision, but rather the lack of coverage the show gave him last night. no, i agree. Surely the point in the programme and indeed in the voting was to let the viewers choose what songs and artists they wanted to see more of. The fact that Duke Special won rather than say, Bellx1 shows that people really enjoyed and remembered the his set instead of just voting for their favourite band. Would have been nice to see a bit more of the peoples champion!

jan

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3/23/2006 4:42 PM
i couldn't believe they showed more of dave couse and the impossible - maybe i'm missing a gene or have a spongey part of my brain or something but i just can't abide their music! was disappointed that jape didn't make an appearance and that they showed rufus wainwright playing hallelujiah...yawn!

Mully

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3/23/2006 4:54 PM
quote: Originally posted by jan i couldn't believe they showed more of dave couse and the impossible - maybe i'm missing a gene or have a spongey part of my brain or something but i just can't abide their music! was disappointed that jape didn't make an appearance and that they showed rufus wainwright playing hallelujiah...yawn! Pun intended or not ?!? Couses solo debut was called 'Genes'

jan

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3/23/2006 5:01 PM
i'd like to say intended but in truth it was nothing more than a mere coincidence....i have heard the album though, made me wince

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