Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1 *n/e 2- The Fish 10*

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Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1 *n/e 2- The Fish 10*

Postby never/ever » 27 Nov 2019, 09:43

A

The Chieftains - Cúnla/The Friar's Breeches





B

Mark Fry - The Witch

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby toomanyhatz » 27 Nov 2019, 20:06

A is perfectly lovely, in a typically Chieftains kinda way. I can think of many tracks that would stand out more.

B is something special; a true one-off.
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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby C » 27 Nov 2019, 20:12

The Chieftains - a bunch of fine musicians as demonstrated here

Typical Chieftains - delightful

I am not familiar with Mark Fry

To me, it sounded like a cross between Tyrannosaurus Rex and The Incredible String Band which isn't a bad thing.

I enjoyed the freak-out bit in the middle - it reminded me of a Quintessence concert!

A tough call but

B has it

Yes, B has it

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Purgatory Brite » 28 Nov 2019, 18:46

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Jumper K » 29 Nov 2019, 07:50

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby trans-chigley express » 29 Nov 2019, 12:29

Good to see two great picks for the opening match of the final. I saw the Chieftains live in Melbourne about 25 years ago and they were a terrific live act but have never ventured to seek out their albums but always enjoy tracks whenever I hear them and this is no exception. A good infectious track. Incidentally they were supported by Sarah McLachlan who remains the single most boring act I've ever seen live. Thank God the Chieftains were ace.

B has cropped up once or twice in cups before and I love it, a real obscure gem.

A real tough tie this but B gets it.

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby pcqgod » 29 Nov 2019, 17:14

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Darkness_Fish » 29 Nov 2019, 20:41

Hmm, A's walking that tightrope between infectious and diddly-diddly pastiche. But I think it's on the right side of the tightrope, if I'm allowed to completely ruin my own metaphor. Clearly a children's skipping song or something, but it's done with a feeling of genuine joy.

Every time I see that Mark Fry clip, I say I need to check out the full album, and I never do. I guess it just isn't at the top end of the rediscovered folk obscurity treasure chest, but it's quite good all the same. You have to say that the youtuber chose a brilliant clip to accompany the music, it couldn't be more apt and eerie.

Not the most original pick, but it still wins here. Sorry, A.

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby fange » 30 Nov 2019, 04:14

A is nice, one of the better Irish folk choices so far for me. But it's beaten by B which is more my kind of thing.


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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Spock! » 30 Nov 2019, 23:49

Slowly came around to Mark Fry - taken me a few days of playing each track, though as an owner of the Chieftain's album I am familiar with their song. I actually prefer some of the more countrified songs on that album & would have picked a different Chieftain's track. Great, great band, so almost reluctantly,


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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Corporate whore » 01 Dec 2019, 11:44

I always enjoy the Chieftains, but have a sneaking suspicion that the whole is not as good as the parts if you know what I mean - superb musicianship from people steeped in the culture, often exceptional, but seldom truly great.

Fry is new to me, but I really enjoyed this and will explore further.

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Nick Danger » 02 Dec 2019, 17:56

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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby Neige » 04 Dec 2019, 06:28

Endless one-chord droning with sitars has never been my thang.


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Re: Folk Cup 2019 Final Match 1

Postby never/ever » 04 Dec 2019, 08:57

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