abdoujaparov Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdoujaparov Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 and the Last Waltz is worth it for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdoujaparov Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 sorry, fuck all to do with Van...but this combination on the Pyramid and I'd kill to be there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I worked with a guy who was an established manager, and he was contacted by Van due to his (Van's) manager having had enough of working for him. Van said to my colleague "you'll be my next manager" assuming he'd jump at the chance. The guy declined the offer, citing being too busy as the excuse, when the reality was he didn't want the headaches involved with being his manager. Van said something along the lines of "you don't understand, I've already decided... you've got the job.....". He didn't take the job. Van's made some of thee most glorious music in my life... but he can't 'alf be miserable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I pretty much gave up on Van after Veedon Fleece. It all started to sound like a slightly above average pub band. Songs were great, just sounded a bit limp. I was looking forward to his set when he was on just before Brian Wilson... it was average cabaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) I don't really have a problem with these sort of artists being awkward difficult bastards. I reckon it sort of goes with the terrotory. You want sublime, amazing music, they're going to be perfectionists, temperamental and mercurial (which is just a nice way of saying 'arseholes', I guess). If they weren't so self obsessed, they wouldn't make the music they do. I mean, I'm sure it's not as clear cut as that, but it's definitely in there. That said, they have to back it up with the music. Arsehole attitude without genius music makes you just an arsehole. Edited November 4, 2012 by Mardy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) True Mardy. But Van defo backs it up! I just thing he gets a rough deal on the whole "grumpy" thing from people. Especially when theres a genuine heinous and cynical aspect to "current" musicians which are overlooked for fear of rocking the popularity boat. Edited November 4, 2012 by The Nal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 True Mardy. But Van defo backs it up! I just thing he gets a rough deal on the whole "grumpy" thing from people. Especially when theres a genuine heinous aspect to "current" musicians which are overlooked for fear of rocking the popularity boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I doubt there's a rock star alive who doesn't act like a twat from time to time, it's all about whether it's common knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdoujaparov Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Has to be said, those first 5 albums from Astral Weeks to Saint Domicics Preview is as good a run as anyone has put together. Five classic in a row. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 add in It's Too Late to Stop Now and there's no point really bothering with anything else he's released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 for me, No Guru, No Method, No Teacher has happy memories. Used to go out with a girl who introduced me to Van Morrison and John Martyn. She had a tape with that on one side and 'Solid Air' on the other. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) for me, No Guru, No Method, No Teacher has happy memories. Used to go out with a girl who introduced me to Van Morrison and John Martyn. She had a tape with that on one side and 'Solid Air' on the other. Good times. Edited November 4, 2012 by The Nal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Would it spoil it if the songs ended up on TV in a dog foo...... Ah forget it.... Edited November 4, 2012 by Mardy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 hehehehe I've been thinking about this. Worse than a dog food advert is when someone who you think is a real tosser tells you how much they love one of your favourite bands/songs. That properly ruins it forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 hehehehe I've been thinking about this. Worse than a dog food advert is when someone who you think is a real tosser tells you how much they love one of your favourite bands/songs. That properly ruins it forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp61 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 love to see him do this on a sunny sunday afternoon on the Pyramid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cov boy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Grew up with Van through my dad, love his stuff saw him in Dublin earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed it, if he could get together with The Chieftans (if they're still going!?) that would be something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 My first date with Mrs GH was a Van concert. Happy memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Dansons Wig Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Try putting a favourite song as your alarm ring on yr phone. Bloody ruined Kashmir for me by doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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