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( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 20:34, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

Don't think I've been around at the same time as you since you saw Wedding Present.
I missed 'em this time. Make me jealous.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 20:39, Reply)

They were alright.
I'm not a massive fan, but they were important enough of a band for me to want to have seen them, so I'm glad I did.
Are you listening to the Freak Zone? That Michael Nyman piece just now was lovely.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 20:45, Reply)

Yes but I've just been out for a tab and missed that
You probably need to know Wedding Present before seeing them. My 2010 shirt says "All their songs sound the same."
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 20:48, Reply)

I know George Best and Hit Parade well,
But they were playing Sea Monsters, preceded by several new songs and some Cinerama songs.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 20:59, Reply)

Sea Monsters is probably my favourite
Always worth rolling out when anyone says women can't play bass.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:02, Reply)

Who says women can't play bass?
I'd cite Carol Kaye...
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:04, Reply)

Tina Weymouth. Kendra Smith, Elanour Freedberger...

( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:06, Reply)

The Fiery Furnaces are a favourite of mine.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:08, Reply)

She's good - I think I spelled her name wrong though
Also - Chairlift - their bassist is a lass.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:13, Reply)

You did:
Eleanor Friedberger.
Seen them live several times and it has always been a different experience each time.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:15, Reply)

Never seen them, I'm sorry to say, but heard enough to like them.

( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:17, Reply)

Stupidly talented people.
There's not one of their albums I don't enjoy, plus her brother Matthew has released four or five solo albums in the last couple of years. Talented fucker.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:21, Reply)

He was on 6 music the other night
A bit more challenging, is the best description.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:23, Reply)

Yeah I caught a bit of that.
Some of what he does is quite challenging, but I like that.
He can do both accessible and challenging very well though. It's worth exploring both sides of the Fiery Furnaces' output.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:27, Reply)

I will
Just checked Chairlift - male bassist. But lovely. You want some?

Get some.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMXur5G7hN8
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:29, Reply)

I won't listen on this silly machine, but I'll look them up at a later date.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Sun 9 Dec 2012, 21:34, Reply)