HW:Nik/Farflung

[stephe lindas]

HI Sara, At first when he was playing the Sax, it sounds pretty bad. After
he started playing flute its wonderful. I always wondered if Harvey had
planned to have Nik join him, or if Nik just did. Cheers STEPHE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sara Zaza" <prabbit at GOWEBWAY.COM>
To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 5:56 AM
Subject: HW:Nik/Farflung


> Regarding Nik's recent contributions, I have to second whoever (Eric
> Segerman perhaps) mentioned that Nik's performance during Harvey's set at
> the last Strange Daze was excellent.  Very melodic, moody and atmospheric.
> He was even in-tune! (a frequent and unfortunately accurate criticism of
Nik
> is that his sax or flute is frequently out of tune/sharp or flat) and
never
> intrusive with both his sax and flute playing.  It really made Harvey's
set
> a special appearance.  They should do it again together as a tour.....
> Having said that, I've seen Nik many times when he was great, in good
voice,
> playing well, etc. but I've also seen him pretty untogether, out of tune,
> forgetting lyrics, getting out of time with the band, and other antics.
> But, hey, I'll still go see the old boy and just hope I get him on a good
> night.
>
> John Stanton