Can I just say... [Archive] - The Stormcock Forums

leigh

23-02-2008, 08:19 PM

That personally, I think Nick has taken an ill-advised step backwards.

I thought Miracles was almost indistinguishable from the very early stuff.

And after Bloodsongs, where is the sense in that?

The production on BS was immaculate and the songs and performance were peerless.

As Nick was producer, I have to ask why he wanted to go back to the accoustic-led studio album? The whole point of multi-track recording is that it allows you to do things you can't do live?

I know most of you will disagree, and that's fine.

I still love Nick Harper; the man, his music have been a big presence in my life.

But I do know a missed chance when I see one.

PS: Sorry about being rude over the new forum. Miss the old one is all.

See you round.

HarperPR

05-03-2008, 01:47 AM

I think that that there are/were a lot of fans who want/ed to see a return to the acoustic feel of the early works. But as another artist said to me recently, you can only produce the album that feels right for you at that time - and that, MFB, was what felt right for Nick - at that time in late 06/early 07. I think the next album - out next spring - will represent where he he is at this point.

Sadfish

05-03-2008, 07:50 AM

At the end of the day Nicks on his own journey, and like the rest of us his journey will take him wherever the feeling goes.

Travellerman

05-03-2008, 08:16 AM

Yeah, but anyway...

I think I agree with Leigh. I got lost upon Treasure Island. TI was hard work at times, though contained some real gems. Miracles on the other hand had little impact upon me, technically it's fine, it just seems to miss my 'soul' somehow, didn't quite 'bite' me (if you catch my drift).

But today, looking at Nicks entire output so far, it does seem eclectic and unusual. Harperspace, Instrumental, TI all different from each other and for that, I take my hat off to him. :biggrin:

Uriel

05-03-2008, 08:51 AM

Hi Leigh. Why is this off topic?

05-03-2008, 10:03 AM

Hi Leigh. Why is this off topic?

Good point, I think it should move to General...

Kenny_Wisdom

05-03-2008, 03:13 PM

One thing I think about Nicks recorded output is that I respect him for taking risks, in that his studio based work is quite removed from his live work, in many cases, yet I personally feel in many cases if you were being introduced to Nick through his recorded output only you wouldn't be that blown away - some of his recorded work just doesn't do it for me at all, which is a crying shame given his mastery during the live shows.

Craig_Powers

05-03-2008, 03:43 PM

...yet I personally feel in many cases if you were being introduced to Nick through his recorded output only you wouldn't be that blown away - some of his recorded work just doesn't do it for me at all, which is a crying shame given his mastery during the live shows.

Yes I agree totally with that. I try to take newbies to see Nick rather than lend them a CD. All have come away from his shows really enthusiastic.

Craig_Powers

05-03-2008, 03:45 PM

....part of the problem is that Nick raised the bar very high indeed when he produced Bloodsongs. Its a hard act to follow.

Bob Jacobs

05-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Bloodsongs does no more for me than any of the other studio albums. Double Life is the business - and I still haven't seen him live, much to my frustration. I like Harperspace and Seed as well, but basically they're all good.

Bob

SHAUN I

05-03-2008, 11:07 PM

Double Life is the business
Bob

The studio albums are all great, all have their own unique concepts and sounds, however Double Life has so much more energy being a live performance heightening the passion of the studio albums, and I agree it really is "the business" and has become one of my favourite albums (Not just Nick albums)

06-03-2008, 07:21 AM

Strangely Bloodsongs does little for me. But I have to concur, Double Life is wonderful and portrays the NH "experience" so much better than any studio album. Then again, most of us here are very keen gig-goers so we probably "get" live music. I suspect there may be a large audience of cocktail swigging canapé eating lounge lizards that might think differently... :p

critch

06-03-2008, 09:57 AM

I love blood songs. Does that make me a cocktail swigging canapé eating lounge lizard?

06-03-2008, 10:12 AM

Does that make me a cocktail swigging canapé eating lounge lizard?
Well, not (knowingly) having had the pleasure of meeting you in person, I shall have to leave that for others to judge...

HarperPR

14-03-2008, 10:33 PM

Well, not (knowingly) having had the pleasure of meeting you in person, I shall have to leave that for others to judge...

Yes, he is - especially when he's got his hat on and doing a Bryan Ferry!:rofl:

critch

15-03-2008, 01:05 AM

Please????? How many times have you actually seen me doing a " Brian Ferry"?

scotpaulabear

15-03-2008, 10:46 AM

Please????? How many times have you actually seen me doing a " Brian Ferry"?

Dunno what that is but... you dirty brute :rofl:

critch

15-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Dunno what that is

You and me both.

HarperPR

15-03-2008, 12:19 PM

You and me both.

Ferry was the archetypal lounge lizard of the 70s.

scotpaulabear

15-03-2008, 01:44 PM

No, I do know who Bryan Ferry is (and lusted after him in his prime!) but how does that apply to Critch... :confused1:

critch

15-03-2008, 01:48 PM

I'm a lounge lizard apparently! Lol.

HarperPR

15-03-2008, 02:14 PM

I'm a lounge lizard apparently! Lol.

You asked the question originally - and I answered!:p

critch

15-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Never ask a leading question i suppose! Lol.

Watcher

05-04-2008, 09:58 AM

I'm not too keen on Bloodsongs, it doesn't really do it for me, although it has some fine songs on it as do all of Nick's albums. I really like Treasure Island, and Miracles is nearly as good. My favourites would be Kennel and Seed (apart from Big Jim which is pants) - Double Life is great but is always a little disappointing to me as nothing can replicate the experience that is Nick Harper actually live and in the flesh.

p.e.todd@btinternet.com

08-04-2008, 07:37 PM

I think with someone like Nick its not how the song comes over on record thats important but what the song's about.

HarperPR

08-04-2008, 08:20 PM

I think with someone like Nick its not how the song comes over on record thats important but what the song's about.

What it seems to be about to the listener, or what it was about when written? The two can be at variance.

Mia

13-04-2008, 09:46 PM

madness

21-04-2008, 06:59 PM

I agree Nick goes from strength to strength. I first saw Nick playing with his Dad and he was amazing considering the act he had to follow. I first saw him Solo at Flapperes Wine bar in Worthing and he rocked to house down. I 've loved all of Nicks shows he has come over as an amazing musician and he plays guitar much better than his dad ( forgive me Roy )
His show are charasmatic and a joy to attend.
Indeed he is a fine gentleman.
:conehead: madness (mandy)

SHAUN I

21-04-2008, 09:19 PM

I 've loved all of Nicks shows he has come over as an amazing musician and he plays guitar much better than his dad ( forgive me Roy )
I'm not sure that you can compare Roy and Nick in this way, Nick has developed his own style through playing with Roy early on in his career. However the 2 styles are totally different and each fit into a different genre, I honestly could not say one is better than the other because technically both are masters of their chosen style and craft! :m8::m2::m8:

Having said that I respect your opinion all the same.. :cursing:

madness

21-04-2008, 10:41 PM

I have just spent 10 mins trying to explain Nick is a Guitarist as opposed to Roy is an Accoustic man.
I love poems and guitar, i love ROCK and nick is ROCK>

and young and free, definate different style.

But i suppose because i'm assigned to this site i better admit the The Messiah and his wife will return when they think fit.

Praise the lord for i have sinned but i will never regret the tunes and the times when we stood in lines ?????????????????????????????????????????

HarperPR

21-04-2008, 10:53 PM

Isn't Nick an 'acoustic man' then? I think he very much is, here and there.

Nick is 'Rock'...? Again, at times yes; more rock than folk probably, or in the traditional folk sense anyway.

But 'young and free' he definitely isn't! :biggrin:

madness

21-04-2008, 11:01 PM

PLEASE FORWARD TO ROY PLEASE FORWARD TO ROY ANY SNIPPETS FROM HERE.
This site is Roys temple, we erected it for him. and i know as soon as i joined i couldn't resist saying something lovely about him.
Someone here on this site said that i'd annoyed Roy so much that he wouldn't tour again. I told him i didn't think i was that important. I love Roy with all my heart and never meant to hurt or offend him.
I was angry that i'd lost my friend Roy, I'd just spent 10days in a lock up ward cos i didn't have the courage to drive my car into the sky. If i had i believe i could be with Roy.
So nutter Mandy in the house. Or just another Harper fan thinks his GOD and he's getting worried an hiding.

Perhaps he's forgotten

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