With the new release of "Pass The Clock" and a possible release of "Live" recorded material, from the recent tour, at the end of this
year, the thoughts about Mostly Autumn incorporating an "Acoustic Unplugged" set within their live gig set is something that has crossed my mind for
sometime now, and I've discussed the possibility with Bryan on more than a few occasions.
I would now welcome some feedback from fellow forum members as to their thoughts on this proposal to gauge whether they would welcome the idea and add some
other tracks to the mix.
A typical Mostly Autumn set can last up to a couple of hours and include an interval of 15-20 minutes. A proposed future set would include a
15-20
minute "Unplugged" set with Bryan, Heather and Iain performing such tracks as "Above The Blue" Hollow" and maybe something different,
but just as relevant to the band, such as the track "Autumn Leaves" as performed by the late Eva Cassidy
I have no doubts Heather would storm such a track with her vocal talent and ability and anyone with any doubts about the quality of this track should look at
this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSXYu-3r1S8
The band would continue to perform the "Energy
Driven" tracks either side of this little interlude set as they have successfully done for years, but would freshen up the already existing gig format and
certainly keep us loyal fans on our toes.
I've experienced some bands who have done this recently and it add another dimension to previous concerts they have performed so no doubts about Mostly
Autumn being able to carry this off at all.
We hear a lot of what they do acoustically on CD but seldom really see how talented they are at doing this "Live" and it could well be a prelude to
releasing other tracks in an acoustic format as well.
TJ
Mostly Autumn "Live & Unplugged"
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Posts: 1075 (27-06-09 3:04) Moderator |
As a one off, perhaps in conjuction with an acoustically flavoured 'live from the studio' CD I can see this working (Tesla did it brilliantly), however
I wouldn't want to see it as an addition to every show. I do always find the "everyone sits down on stools, grabs an acoustic and ruins a few of your
favourite rock songs" part of a set that happens at so many gigs these days a little bit cheesy and grating (grated cheese
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Posts: 287 (27-06-09 9:04) |
I like the idea of the band doing an acoustic set, in whatever lineup they feel comfortable with, but I do agree with DT in that it would probably work better
as a separate event (as with the charity gig they did at Fibbers a couple of Januarys ago). But I also agree with TJ in that it would give them a chance to do
something different in the way of song selection. Count me in, anyway!
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Posts: 38 (27-06-09 9:54) |
If the band ever did decide to try an acoustic set, then I think the ideal place would be somewhere like the acoustic festival of Britain, held at Catton Hall
(Derbyshire). This would take a little bit of the risk out of it. And it is a great event, and very family oriented.
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Posts: 1077 (28-06-09 7:22) Moderator |
Good call on that one Colin. Could see them going down very well at that event. A return to Catton Hall might bring back some, er, interesting memories though (largely of an awful PA, terrible sound problems, major delays and a cowboy hat).
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Posts: 675 (28-06-09 3:23) |
I like the idea of an acoustic set, but like others have said, in the context of a special gig/DVD recording, or perhaps as short tour along the lines of
Fairport "Acoustic" Convention.
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Posts: 280 (29-06-09 11:11) |
One wonders why an ACOUSTIC festival needs a PA |
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Posts: 6 (29-06-09 4:58) |
I did say on here a few months ago i thought it would be fantastic if they did an acoustic unplugged album and a tour to match, didnt get much response so
thought you all hated the idea lol, like others i think the idea of every gig haveing an acoustic part might be great for a short while and then the novelty
might wear off, mind you the "folky" section they used to do always worked so who knows
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David Taylor |
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Posts: 1078 (29-06-09 5:37) Moderator |
I was referring to the Catton Hall venue, not the festival DM......and a metal fest (for that is what it was) really should have had a PA |
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Posts: 263 (07-07-09 2:10) |
Reckon we oughta revisit the "Autumnfest" idea again.... sort of one-day convention type thingy....
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