Oberon wrote:
Cher pianoman,
....... I don´t know if I will be forgiven by God by my remarks - or for my sinful life in general - but maybe Stabbs M. will calm down a little when I say that in my opinion A.M. is by far the second most important member of RM. And who can deny that a concert also is a visual thing. To enjoy the sight of a beautiful woman is according to my experience not an age related thing but why not call it so in this strange time...
Anyway, Viva BF and the new set list!
Cher Oberon et all,
W2 has spoken to the Penshaw Gods and be reassured you are dissolved of any musical sins.
Apropos the wind instrument department, when he saw your missive, W2 thought the Stabbster would ride in hard in defence of his ‘Emperor’.
Indeed, Windswept was wondering what was taking him so long ?
It is stating the blindingly obvious to say that they are both great players but it is so true.
When it comes to sound, it could be further blasphemy but W2 actually prefers TBFO’s section. Their work supporting AEWBF tour fare transcended their TJA set. They breathed new life into songs like NYC, Move On Up and AHRIGF - to name but three. Indeed, the second part of that was nothing short of majestic and their take on ‘Crazy Love’, ‘Chain Reaction’ and ‘Casanova ‘ sheer genius. All done under the peerless musical direction of Colin Good.
Why oh why this live set has never been released on disc remains one of the mysteries of all things Ferry. It was without doubt a career high.
Of course, involving TBFO into the debate is not comparing apples with apples albeit as an Alto Sax player, W2 would definitely rank Ian Dixon up there with Jorja and Andy.
As to who Windswept would prefer to see as a single player ?
Mais oui, Jorja for all the reasons given by Oberon. She adds a frisson to the act, is the perfect Femme Fatale who’s siren sax julst lures you into the show. Poor Ian and Andy are just blown away.
Windswept is getting too excited about TRAH.
Salutations a tous (meme Le jardiniere).