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[telemonster]

hi,
just saw/heard nick harper for the first time last night at 'bomfest' in barnsley, and was blown away. i'm looking to start buying some of his albums, but where should i start?

cheers,
paul

[critch]

Hi paul. Welcome on board. Like you, i first saw nick at a festival, although i managed to chase him out of the gate and buy a signed album. Never done that before or since.

Anyways, if i were you, get yourself a copy of "Double Life" and "Blood Songs". If you've got some spare cash after that then get the dvd.

If you want to find out more about Nick, the try Paula's site www.Houseofharper.Co.Uk (i think from memory). Also, there are plenty of videos on youtube to have a look at.

Critch

[Uriel]

I stumbled accross Nick for the first time at a festival too. Like you I was completely blown away. Haven't been quite 'right' since to be honest. Maybe welcome to the club?

Last night was very good but Nick only had time to hint about what he's capable of. I'd go with Critch's recommendation of Double Life. It's the nearest thing he's got to a 'best of' compilation and captures something of Nick's Live intensity.

The Love Is Music DVD might be one to get as well, although I think it has a bit too much in the way of people talking about Nick Harper and could do with a little more of him actually playing.

[SHAUN I]

Treasure Island maybe a good place to start too, some great stuff on it.

[HarperPR]

Originally Posted by telemonster

hi,
just saw/heard nick harper for the first time last night at 'bomfest' in barnsley, and was blown away. i'm looking to start buying some of his albums, but where should i start?

cheers,
paul

Hello you!

Did we speak then? Where were you standing? How did you know me? Thanks for the comments elsewhere! I'm flattered.

Glad you enjoyed it. Shame he lost so much time and another 40 minutes of songs.

Yeah, I'd go with DL and Blood Songs too for starters.

[critch]

Yeah, I'd go with DL and Blood Songs too for starters.

Great minds think alike eh?

[Craig_Powers]

Originally Posted by HarperPR

Hello you!

Did we speak then? Where were you standing? How did you know me? Thanks for the comments elsewhere! I'm flattered.

Glad you enjoyed it. Shame he lost so much time and another 40 minutes of songs.

Yeah, I'd go with DL and Blood Songs too for starters.

Yes, I'd go for Double Life & Blood Songs too...in fact i did.

[Craig_Powers]

...and then I'd go for Harperspace

[scotpaulabear]

Hiya Paul! Sorry we all got chased outta the tent cos I would have been happy to sell you some CDs

I'll go with a 'me too' and suggest you start with DL and Blood Songs, though I think Miracles... or the DVD wouldn't be bad choices either. Heck, just buy all of them, you will eventually anyway

[Craig_Powers]

Originally Posted by scotpaulabear

Hiya Paul! Sorry we all got chased outta the tent cos I would have been happy to sell you some CDs

I'll go with a 'me too' and suggest you start with DL and Blood Songs, though I think Miracles... or the DVD wouldn't be bad choices either. Heck, just buy all of them, you will eventually anyway

Yes I forgot the DVD! It is superbly put together and a great insight into Nick and his music. It has just the right mix of music, gig footage, interviews with Nick & others. 'A must have'.