Going Astray?
I’m getting worried about HippyDave. He used to be a reliable prog rock fan, full of praise for bands like Marillion and Karnataka. But disturbing things are appearing in his Livejournal.
First, he posts this
Another dark secret is my unalloyed but seldom expressed love of Gilbert & Sullivan.
And then even worse, this.
Or, indeed, the local news, where there may be a report that a long-haired hippy type went on a Hungerford-style rampage after the tragically mentally retarded staff of a local store were unable to provide him with a copy of the new Katie Melua single.
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Ok, so we are going to disagree on Sulivan’s music, but surely we can agree that Gilbert’s words remain funny even now?
October 2nd, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Heh! I thought you’d bite
I’ve always thought that G&S was the pop music of it’s day, and the words at least have stood the test of time. Somehow I don’t think people will still be listening to Morrissey in the year 2070.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:56 pm
People may well still be listening to Morrissey in the year 2070. They may not be listening for the reasons he want, though.
October 4th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Indeed G&S was the popular music of its day. The original audience came from the poorer members of society. It wasn’t until Sulivan managed to move it up market by playing it in his concerts that they started making any money.
Many of Sulivan’s other works have faded into obscurity. I can’t even remember the title of the grand opera he felt much more important, and I’ve never heard it.
On the other hand many people know the tune to “Onward Christain Soldiers” but have no idea who wrote it.
October 12th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Hope I don’t crush anyone’s spirits, here. Scores of my interviews (Deep Purple come to mind at this moment - almost 4:00 AM in New York) include confessions of what bands/artists really listen to at home. Who would’ve guessed?!!
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:19 pm
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Gilbert & Sullivan. Or the lovely Katie Melua either, for that matter…
Haven’t you got anything better to write about?
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Speak of the Devil and he shall appear! You’re as bad as Fish!
BTW, currently listening to Epica’s “The Divine Conspiracy”, which I bought on your recommendation. Splendidly OTT stuff; when the two singers are credited not as “vocals” but “Mezzo Soprano” and “Grunts”, you know what you’re in for
November 6th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Three words: “Chasing The Dragon”. If I had to try to ‘explain’ Epica to someone, that’s what I’d have them listen to. The ending is soooo metal that it’s almost impossible to headbang to!
Did I really just use the word “headbang” in a post? Sheesh, I’m starting to feel like I’ll never grow up…
November 6th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Heh! Dylan Thompson told me I’m still not too old to play air guitar at gigs, and you’re younger than me
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:09 am
Oh Timothy you old name dropper you, you’ll be getting as bad as DT!!!
Mick