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Man With Hat 
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Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183 |
 Topic: New Peter Hammill Newsletter's upPosted: March 05 2007 at 22:27 |
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Hmm...
Very sad, yet interesting news. I can't wait to hear the trio and what they sound like with the sax man. They've certainly got a challenge...but if anyone can succeed after that its VDGG. I wish them, and Mr. Jackson, the best of luck. Also, can't wait to buy Real Time. |
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
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BaldFriede
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Joined: June 02 2005 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 10266 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 19:19 |
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They wouldn't carry on as a trio if they weren't sure they still have it in them. I consider Hammill to be a person of too much integrity for going on just for the heck of it. The carreers of the band and him are proof of that.
Edited by BaldFriede - March 06 2007 at 01:47 |
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The Wizard
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Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 18:44 |
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Personally I just can't imagine the group without David Jackson being as good as before. They are one of those bands who is very reliant on each member and only seem to work as a whole.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 17:37 |
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I'll be the one shouting Squid then.
Infact, I quite like "Afterwards". They certainly can play some stuff from TAGM without Jackson. |
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NutterAlert
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 17:27 |
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The clot thickens....
Interesting to see what PH has to say, obviously no chance of a guest slot for Jaxon then! I don't care anymore, just looking forward to the mini tour round the UK. I will be the person shouting "play OCTOPUS" |
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Nash
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Joined: January 30 2007 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 529 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 17:12 |
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a pity that jackson leaves the band really, I consider him an espectacular musician, and a very important piece of VDGG.
besides this, I think the band will make a great production as a trio, they still have de genious of Peter Hammill. at last, y hope the new disc to be great! |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 16:45 |
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I shall also most likely write a review for the Barbican gig.
I've just finished my Real Time review. I've not got the album yet, but I can safely say that my review should reflect what's present on the CD. I hope so anyhow. Mine's more like a concert review, rather than a CD review, it's difficult not to write it that way. Hmmm. I have my copy of Real Time on order, hopefully it'll arrive tomorrow or Wednesday. |
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progismylife
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 07:36 |
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I'll also probably write a review for the Barbican gig (maybe) but I wish I was able to see VdGG with Jackson. Oh well. But the newsletter sounds encouraging.
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pero
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Joined: July 11 2005 Location: Croatia Status: Offline Points: 1242 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 06:49 |
That's OK, but I can't imagine "Man erg" without Jackson's sax. We will see.
On The quiet zone/The pleasure dome there was violin( Graham Smith), without Jackson, and I didn't like it very much
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Man Erg
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 26 2004 Location: Isle of Lucy Status: Offline Points: 7456 |
Posted: March 05 2007 at 06:19 |
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It's Deja Vu
30 years ago,Feb' 1977 I went to see the nascent Van der Graaf at The Chalk Farm Roundhouse. It was a shock not seeing Banton and Jaxon on stage.But,wow! What a fantastic gig it was.They really caught the zeitgeist. I know that this time the reason for the 'new line-up' is different and disappointing to those who were yet to see the H.B,J,E line-up but I'm sure things will work out fine. After all; I don't think Hammill,Banton & Evans would go ahead if they didn't feel things were right (see newsletter). I, along with a few others, will probably write a review the Barbican gig . Edited by Man Erg - March 05 2007 at 06:21 |
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
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salmacis
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 06:03 |
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Indeed, sad news, but the show must go on I guess- at least they are carrying on. Will be interesting to see how they re-arrange the songs for a 3 piece band.
None of the shops near me had Real Time today, typically, but it should be in one of them on Wednesday apparently. Let's hope so...
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pero
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 04:17 |
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Sad, but without amazing David Jackson the sound of VDGG will be cripled.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372 |
Posted: March 04 2007 at 23:14 |
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Peter Hammill has finally revealed a little more about David Jackson's departure from Van der Graaf Generator. He doesn't go into full detail, but it maybe still somewhat of an interesting read for those of you who are unaware of the circumstances.
It also makes me sad at what has happened. The link is: http://www.sofasound.com/nlnow.htm Also check out the latest news section, because there has been a few minor announcements there also. And remember: Real Time is now ready to be purchased, so get your wallets out and buy it!  Edited by Geck0 - March 05 2007 at 04:52 |
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