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rocky raccoon

In Reply to: RE: Antony And The Johnsons: The Crying LIght posted by dave c on January 19, 2009 at 01:28:06

what did Mark Hollis do ? Can you provide more info ?

Much appreciated -

rr

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RE: After Talk Talk split - Kristian 11:23:22 02/06/09 (0)
His solo album is one of the finest albums I own--sublime in every way.

Hollis took a lengthy break after the last Talk Talk album "Laughing Stock" wherein he studied music composition and counterpoint. He then applied those skills to create a true masterpiece, and promptly retired. There's no music I want more than a new Hollis record. Well, a new Cabaret Voltaire album with Stephen Mallinder is a very close second....

Dave C is correct; I play it rarely and with reverence. He's one of the most gifted musicians I know of. The same can be said of Talk Talk's "Spirit of Eden." You must play it in absolute silence without interruptions by anyone/thing. You really go to a different place.

It's called "Mark Hollis,", and was released in 1998. Ebay has it.
certainly - dave c 12:16:38 01/19/09 (6)
Here's a link to a review of it.
It is possibly the quietest record in history. Completely clearly at one point you can hear the creaking of a chair Hollis is sitting on.
It's a lovely record that only gets played at special times.
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jxfoxqqjldje (Open in New Window)
- Many thanks. Your introduction makes it sound like a propper doozie ! - rocky raccoon 23:59:28 01/19/09 (5)
  Many thanks,
  
  rr
  - hope you can find it - dave c 00:12:02 01/20/09 (4)
    I doubt your local shop carries it!
    - Ordered ! - rocky raccoon 03:24:12 01/21/09 (3)
      You're right. The local shops here are rubbish. Amazon seem to think they have a copy. We shall see.
      
      Thanks again -
      
      rr
      - It's on it's way ! - rocky raccoon 10:59:57 01/22/09 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Ordered ! posted by rocky raccoon on January 21, 2009 at 03:24:12
        
        Just read the review. The first thing they say is that it picks up where Laughing Stock left off. My favourite Talk Talk album !
        I can't wait !
        
        Best regards,
        
        rr
        
        it's getting a big build up. - dave c 18:56:32 01/22/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: It's on it's way ! posted by rocky raccoon on January 22, 2009 at 10:59:57
        
        You will want to be very calm and quiet before playing it.
        No jumping around!!!
        
        It's here ! - rocky raccoon 13:17:44 01/27/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: it's getting a big build up. posted by dave c on January 22, 2009 at 18:56:32
        
        And it's a doozie. The review said it picked up where Laughing Stock left off but I feel it is bears closer comparison to the quieter moments in Spirit of Eden in terms of the arrangements and instruments but goes further down the quiet road.
        It's a valuable addition to the collection and I'm chuffed !
        
        Many thanks -
        
        rr

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