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Post by digitalmonkey on May 21, 2017 16:19:26 GMT
Saw the wonderful Maarja Nuut last night (lots of people in the Colston Hall to see Jimmy Carr, if only they knew what they were missing across the foyer). Well, she is lovely and met her afterwards (SC, I have a better CD than you as mine is signed). Mesmerising performance with short Estonian folk stories to introduce the music and songs, using a loop to provide a vocal background to the stories. Surprised that she was solo but she is able to use the loop to build up intricate sounds. The lantern is a smaller hall and as we were all there to hear Maarja it was totally quiet and intimate, sadly not a sold out performance and I know a few people who were not seeing her In Bristol as she is on their Womad agenda. When she comes to womad, she will not be alone on stage so will be a different style of performance. Maybe a bit louder to compete with talking and other background noise. Overall, a really special and intimate performance. Recommended for womad but if you get the chance to see her elsewhere as well, go for it. Thanks for the review Mikey. She is definitely a possible for me. |
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Post by Rendrags on May 21, 2017 19:21:43 GMT
Saw the wonderful Maarja Nuut last night (lots of people in the Colston Hall to see Jimmy Carr, if only they knew what they were missing across the foyer). Well, she is lovely and met her afterwards (SC, I have a better CD than you as mine is signed). Mesmerising performance with short Estonian folk stories to introduce the music and songs, using a loop to provide a vocal background to the stories. Surprised that she was solo but she is able to use the loop to build up intricate sounds. The lantern is a smaller hall and as we were all there to hear Maarja it was totally quiet and intimate, sadly not a sold out performance and I know a few people who were not seeing her In Bristol as she is on their Womad agenda. When she comes to womad, she will not be alone on stage so will be a different style of performance. Maybe a bit louder to compete with talking and other background noise. Overall, a really special and intimate performance. Recommended for womad but if you get the chance to see her elsewhere as well, go for it. Thanks for the review Mikey. She is definitely a possible for me. .... and I think she's definitely a definite for me.  |
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Post by calndel on May 21, 2017 20:57:55 GMT
Molly's bar line has been announced  |
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Post by Rendrags on May 23, 2017 20:51:12 GMT
Really looking forward to Thursday's announcement and spending time researching the artists... I do like Mr Beef's idea of not paying much attention to the line-up beforehand, and making new discoveries on the day, but over the years I've become a bit obsessive and take great pleasure in meticulous research and putting together my colour coded spreadsheets! For my first couple of Womads I didn't really know what was going on, and decided on who to see by reading a few of the program write-ups on the day (which are well written but don't always give you a good idea of what to expect) and wandering around to see who took my fancy. And I made some great discoveries - Rachid Taha, Shantel and Bucovina Orkestra, Dub Colossus spring to mind. I look back at the programs though, and see the other acts that I knew nothing about and missed, I wish I'd done a bit of research beforehand. However there have been occasions when my I've had to ignore my spreadsheet - in the pouring rain of 2015 we decided to opt to see more acts undercover, and by chance discovered the delights of the Mahotella Queens for example. But I'll be doing the same over-the-top preparation again this year. A mate of mine is similarly obsessive and we go for a pre-Womad curry and compare spreadsheets! Sad isn't it?  |
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Post by standing stone on May 23, 2017 21:17:35 GMT
Really looking forward to Thursday's announcement and spending time researching the artists... I do like Mr Beef's idea of not paying much attention to the line-up beforehand, and making new discoveries on the day, but over the years I've become a bit obsessive and take great pleasure in meticulous research and putting together my colour coded spreadsheets! For my first couple of Womads I didn't really know what was going on, and decided on who to see by reading a few of the program write-ups on the day (which are well written but don't always give you a good idea of what to expect) and wandering around to see who took my fancy. And I made some great discoveries - Rachid Taha, Shantel and Bucovina Orkestra, Dub Colossus spring to mind. I look back at the programs though, and see the other acts that I knew nothing about and missed, I wish I'd done a bit of research beforehand. However there have been occasions when my I've had to ignore my spreadsheet - in the pouring rain of 2015 we decided to opt to see more acts undercover, and by chance discovered the delights of the Mahotella Queens for example. But I'll be doing the same over-the-top preparation again this year. A mate of mine is similarly obsessive and we go for a pre-Womad curry and compare spreadsheets! Sad isn't it? That's fab, Rendrags! |
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Post by mikey on May 24, 2017 5:49:35 GMT
I personally want to have a bit of a plan in place (and love it when that plan comes together). Wandering round does mean you see a lot, but can end up being just a lot of tasters and may not see a filling performance. Nothing worse than turning up close to the end of a performance, finding it the best thing ever and find it is the final song, without the chance of an encore.
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Post by mikey on May 24, 2017 5:55:28 GMT
Oh, should also say that Big Jeff is a good source of knowledge and is very happy to discuss acts. It was on his recommendation that I went to see the Korean band Jambinai two years ago. Would never have picked them out beforehand but when Jeff says he had travelled to see them in Spain and were the main reason for coming to Womad, you just know they are going to be good.
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Post by sc on May 24, 2017 6:43:24 GMT
Saw the wonderful Maarja Nuut last night (lots of people in the Colston Hall to see Jimmy Carr, if only they knew what they were missing across the foyer). Well, she is lovely and met her afterwards (SC, I have a better CD than you as mine is signed). Mesmerising performance with short Estonian folk stories to introduce the music and songs, using a loop to provide a vocal background to the stories. Surprised that she was solo but she is able to use the loop to build up intricate sounds. The lantern is a smaller hall and as we were all there to hear Maarja it was totally quiet and intimate, sadly not a sold out performance and I know a few people who were not seeing her In Bristol as she is on their Womad agenda. When she comes to womad, she will not be alone on stage so will be a different style of performance. Maybe a bit louder to compete with talking and other background noise. Overall, a really special and intimate performance. Recommended for womad but if you get the chance to see her elsewhere as well, go for it. Definitely a definite must see most definitely for me |
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Post by mikey on May 24, 2017 6:50:48 GMT
Saw the wonderful Maarja Nuut last night (lots of people in the Colston Hall to see Jimmy Carr, if only they knew what they were missing across the foyer). Well, she is lovely and met her afterwards (SC, I have a better CD than you as mine is signed). Mesmerising performance with short Estonian folk stories to introduce the music and songs, using a loop to provide a vocal background to the stories. Surprised that she was solo but she is able to use the loop to build up intricate sounds. The lantern is a smaller hall and as we were all there to hear Maarja it was totally quiet and intimate, sadly not a sold out performance and I know a few people who were not seeing her In Bristol as she is on their Womad agenda. When she comes to womad, she will not be alone on stage so will be a different style of performance. Maybe a bit louder to compete with talking and other background noise. Overall, a really special and intimate performance. Recommended for womad but if you get the chance to see her elsewhere as well, go for it. Definitely a definite must see most definitely for me I had a feeling she might be 🙂 |
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Post by sc on May 24, 2017 6:54:50 GMT
Definitely a definite must see most definitely for me I had a feeling she might be 🙂 Definitely |
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Post by mikey on May 24, 2017 17:13:36 GMT
Next announcement at 8am tomorrow.
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Post by beanstew on May 24, 2017 17:16:16 GMT
Celebration have just announced a London date for Friday 28th July so they're in the country around WOMAD times. *hopeful face*
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Post by calndel on May 24, 2017 19:44:33 GMT
Oh, should also say that Big Jeff is a good source of knowledge and is very happy to discuss acts. It was on his recommendation that I went to see the Korean band Jambinai two years ago. Would never have picked them out beforehand but when Jeff says he had travelled to see them in Spain and were the main reason for coming to Womad, you just know they are going to be good. agreed if you see Big Jeff down the front the you know your on to a good thing and Del and Big Jeff taught some youngster the devil horns during Jambinia \m/ |
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Post by calndel on May 24, 2017 19:45:17 GMT
Maarja Nuut top of the list
and Saturday night is the Siam is our guess
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Post by Purpledawn on May 24, 2017 21:35:49 GMT
I do like Mr Beef's idea of not paying much attention to the line-up beforehand, and making new discoveries on the day, but over the years I've become a bit obsessive and take great pleasure in meticulous research and putting together my colour coded spreadsheets! Can't be arsed with spreadsheets, I like to weave in and out of music venues so I agree with beef. I used to make a list of who I wanted to see but it always went pear shaped so I tend not to bother now. Best to just ask jimhxn or grey for recommendations.  |
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