Re: Music
...I'm not sure there's ever been a more beautiful voice than Glen Campbell's - Wichita Lineman gives me chills every time I hear it!
I've not been to as many gigs as I really should have, but I've managed to see a few on my bucket list. Billy Joel was workmanlike rather than brilliant, but I still had a wonderful time and I don't regret borrowing money from my folks for a ticket.
David Byrne was a dream, though, his voice was beautiful and he was every bit as weird and funny as I'd hoped he'd be. I'm so glad I've seen him, although I wish I was old enough to have caught Talking Heads in their prime.
Single best gig I ever saw, though, was Bill Bruford (formerly of Yes) and his jazz band, Earthworks. We saw them in the courtyard of a historic house (I want to say 15th century?) at our little local jazz festival, with the air heavy with the scent of lavender. The weather alternated every fifteen minutes or so between burning sunshine and pouring, thundery rain, and it was nothing short of magical. I remember the pianist, Gwylam Simcox, playing along as the town hall clock chimed the hour, and one section where they all put down their instruments and took part in this incredibly intricate clapping section.
One of my favourite memories ever.
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