HW: (Fwd) SA & CYM

[William Duffy]

Max Wilcox wrote:
>
> William Duffy wrote:
> >
> > I thought I'd jump back to a subject that caused quite a bit of
> > controversy, and make a statement which will cause even more
> > controversy.
> >
> > It is in regards to Michael Moorcock and his singing ability.
> >
> > Michael Moorcock is a better singer than Nik Turner.
> >
> > There! I've now set the cat among the pidgeons.
> >
> > William
> >
> > P.S. I think Mr. Moorcock would be an excellent choice to do Dalek
> > voices!
>
>         I'd agree, too, at least in some cases. I think each have their good
> and bad days. Some of the Moorcock demos for Brothel in Rossenstrasse
> and Entropy Tango etc were descidedly dodgy, but some were absolutely
> fantastic. Some Nik stuff I particularly dislike, such as "Prophits
> (profits) of Time", which is a horror.

I would agree with all of the above as well. The recordings Nik made
with HW were good, as well as all of his egyptian recordings Sphynx (he
only speaks on the sequel) & Anubian Lights (he doesn't sing at all).
However, the singing on his recent Nikwind recordings, "Space Ritual" &
"Past & Future?" at times is appalling (ie "Kadu Flyer").

>         All of the HW and related menmbers that I can think of have slightly
> wanting singing skills, though. Nik often shouts, rather than sings.
> Brock, well, he's just Brock. Tree...er...well, Captured Rotation was a
> bit better....just. The only exception to this would have to be Mr Bob
> Calvert. Who is God.
> -Max Wilcox



Ron Tree is a very good reincarnation of the wonderful Mr Calvert, I
just hope people don't try to make comparisons. Mr Tree hasn't had much
opportunity within the band as yet.

On another subject, maybe Griffin could re-release "Hype" with the novel
as well. I would also like to see the original "Making of Midgard" on
CD. The version on the "Lucky Lief..." CD is pretty YUK, and does not
have the wonderful atmosphere the original had!

William Duffy