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Offline Mince

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Fantastic Song
« on: January 18, 2009, 11:33:17 PM »
I just thought we might need a contrast to that guy on the piano with the cap.

"Call that a song? It's just noise!"

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEwQ6KqutY
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Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 11:44:41 PM »
It's not just noise, it's pretentious twaddle as well.
I apologise, in advance.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 11:55:30 PM »
Sounded more like an offering from Phil Chard and the Pilchards.  ..0
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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 11:57:54 PM »
It's not just noise, it's pretentious twaddle as well.

I didn't say it wasn't pretentious. I said it was a good song.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 12:00:19 AM »
And I didn't say it wasn't a good song. But I will if you want.
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2009, 12:03:48 AM »
And I didn't say it wasn't a good song. But I will if you want.

How many times did you listen to it?

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2009, 12:09:13 AM »
Does it improve with age?
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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2009, 12:13:12 AM »
Some parts are loud and it took ages to like those parts. I like the whole song now. But the chorus was always beautiful, right from the first listening.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2009, 12:29:52 AM »
It may take me a little longer.

Now, if you really want a contrast to that guy on the piano with the cap, here's a guy...on a piano...with a cap...


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iEbw972so5M

Unpretentiously beautiful song.


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I apologise, in advance.

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2009, 12:34:56 AM »
This is just the wombles in human form. There was one part where I thought they were going to sing "Grandad, we love you!".

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2009, 12:46:38 AM »
There was another song by this guy that someone else posted. I liked that one. I can't remember either this guy's name or the name of the song.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2009, 12:55:56 AM »
It's Gilbert O'Sullivan, and the other song was this one...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqc_MS8j3_I

I admit his lyrics may not have quite the same depth and...er..depth, as "I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide - I cry when angels deserve to die", but then what does?  ..0
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Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2009, 02:14:04 AM »
This is just the wombles in human form.

What was wrong with The Wombles? (I've correctly capitalised the name.) Mike Batt was/is one of the genius songwriters of these times. More than that, he's the guy behind the stunningly beautiful Katie Melua, and he deserves my eternal admiration for that alone.

Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2009, 02:20:19 AM »
Here's another of Mike Batt's songs.

Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

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Re: Fantastic Song
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2009, 02:31:55 AM »
And another...


And some info from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Batt
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟