I remember the early 70's. Incredible. Actually the late 70's weren't bad, either! Things just changed a bit. But there is so much about the 70's that will never, ever be experienced by newer generations. Back then people invested in expensive stereo systems. $3K, $4K, even $5K systems were not uncommon. $5K in 1975 dollars is over $30K today according to the US government. And then things happened which we can't talk about.
Hi Justin. Dave from London here, on Tuesday Afternoon. A great introduction to the band's sound over the next few albums. For example, the boogie and scat singing turns up on Vas Dis and the long melodic instrumental section, with bass intro, twin guitar passage and drum solo is more structured on The Pilgrim - both tracks on their excellent 2nd album Pilgrimage. I've said it before, the chemistry between twin guitarists, Andy and Ted, is just so good.
I laughed when you got to the obligatory drum solo. One of my all time favourite pieces of music though the transition to the blues shuffle at the end could be off putting. Happily after this song is another of my all time favourites, "Phoenix". The intro bass solo to start is subtle and elegant. It took awhile for my teen mind to wrap it's way around "Handy" but I am glad it did. edited to say that the first 9 1/2 minutes was the dream and the last two minutes was the alarm clock going off.
I first saw them in Ronnie Scotts club in Soho London in 1969. I still think Phoenix was their finest. Thanks man, I haven't listened to them for years. Brings back good memories!!😂👏👏👍
Today Wishbone Ash should have played Vienna, Austria, unfortunatly the gig was postponed. So I am sitting here listening to Handy, a song from a first album of some young dudes who have fun with what they are on and about. Waiting on your face when the drum solo is over. Cheers!
I'm not so keen on the scat section either but it's good to know that they were allowed to do the incongruous mix of styles in one song by the record company. Any problems that you have with this song are rectified with Phoenix which, despite being 10 minutes long, is very cohesive from start to finish. It's one of these where an extended live version would have been almost as good (maybe better) a choice
Yeah, you're nitpicking . Not much different from what YES, and even the Beatles in 1968, were doing at about the same time, patching diverse musical passages together to create a 'medley' of soundscapes. I found the jazzy shuffle rather _delightful,_ an unexpected demonstration of their other musical talents, almost playfully presented. I'm so loving that you've finally gotten to Handy & then Phoenix...
Thanks for sharing. Still very unfamiliar with their body of work. Our thoughts were aligned, but i have to admit I snuck a look at the comments while listening so I was more prepared for the change up...
Funny I thought the 1st part was uninspired noodling and the last section gave it more life. I'm not into long wandering jams, I like melody and meaning or at least a memorable hook.
Totally agreed on the final section, it's ruining this otherwise very good instrumental piece. But what's even worse, it also ruins what could have been a great, seamless transition to Phoenix, which also starts with a short percussion intro.
The scat section is an abrupt 180turn if ever there was one - from the sublime to the ridiculous. I guess a healthy dose of humour is ok every now and again. All in all a great track nevertheless. Phoenix is their magnum opus though! A track that in and by itself inspired a whole generation of bands to come.
That intro made my ears stick up, and my eyebrows meet in the middle, and made my head cock to one side. The rest of it made my head bob up and down. I think I'm going to run out of the door and just let off a random howl, like one does at dinner time. No, that's someone else. I think it's our wolfish companion of years ago - SPCA reject Malemute (one blue eye, one brown, so breeders will drown that puppy), with the usual opinion about everything, but with paws the size of dinner plates. (Not so joyful when the Hadeda Ibis dug around in his bowl, stealing _his_ food. When that happened he did the head down charge, and meant business, not the head thrown back from the bursting of the heart upon the mention of dinner.) OK TBH, for the music, he'd have just lain around there snoring and farting. Music is not edible, and doesn't have to be defended from thieving birds who push the bowl to the wrong place on the stoep. I seem to have doubly lost track here.
I remember the early 70's. Incredible. Actually the late 70's weren't bad, either! Things just changed a bit. But there is so much about the 70's that will never, ever be experienced by newer generations. Back then people invested in expensive stereo systems. $3K, $4K, even $5K systems were not uncommon. $5K in 1975 dollars is over $30K today according to the US government. And then things happened which we can't talk about.
THIS is the WA tune that showcases the bands talents.
Hi Justin. Dave from London here, on Tuesday Afternoon. A great introduction to the band's sound over the next few albums. For example, the boogie and scat singing turns up on Vas Dis and the long melodic instrumental section, with bass intro, twin guitar passage and drum solo is more structured on The Pilgrim - both tracks on their excellent 2nd album Pilgrimage. I've said it before, the chemistry between twin guitarists, Andy and Ted, is just so good.
Good stuff!
I laughed when you got to the obligatory drum solo. One of my all time favourite pieces of music though the transition to the blues shuffle at the end could be off putting. Happily after this song is another of my all time favourites, "Phoenix". The intro bass solo to start is subtle and elegant. It took awhile for my teen mind to wrap it's way around "Handy" but I am glad it did. edited to say that the first 9 1/2 minutes was the dream and the last two minutes was the alarm clock going off.
I first saw them in Ronnie Scotts club in Soho London in 1969. I still think Phoenix was their finest. Thanks man, I haven't listened to them for years. Brings back good memories!!😂👏👏👍
Today Wishbone Ash should have played Vienna, Austria, unfortunatly the gig was postponed. So I am sitting here listening to Handy, a song from a first album of some young dudes who have fun with what they are on and about. Waiting on your face when the drum solo is over. Cheers!
Ending with a quote of Happy Birthday from the Beatles!
I'm not so keen on the scat section either but it's good to know that they were allowed to do the incongruous mix of styles in one song by the record company. Any problems that you have with this song are rectified with Phoenix which, despite being 10 minutes long, is very cohesive from start to finish. It's one of these where an extended live version would have been almost as good (maybe better) a choice
Yeah, you're nitpicking . Not much different from what YES, and even the Beatles in 1968, were doing at about the same time, patching diverse musical passages together to create a 'medley' of soundscapes. I found the jazzy shuffle rather _delightful,_ an unexpected demonstration of their other musical talents, almost playfully presented. I'm so loving that you've finally gotten to Handy & then Phoenix...
Thanks for sharing. Still very unfamiliar with their body of work. Our thoughts were aligned, but i have to admit I snuck a look at the comments while listening so I was more prepared for the change up...
Oh boy, if you listen to the song Vas Dis, from the second album..... But I hope you take this album next, so, it will be the first song....
Funny I thought the 1st part was uninspired noodling and the last section gave it more life. I'm not into long wandering jams, I like melody and meaning or at least a memorable hook.
Hear hear, re the two sections.
Agree. Too much noodle.
Totally agreed on the final section, it's ruining this otherwise very good instrumental piece. But what's even worse, it also ruins what could have been a great, seamless transition to Phoenix, which also starts with a short percussion intro.
The scat section is an abrupt 180turn if ever there was one - from the sublime to the ridiculous. I guess a healthy dose of humour is ok every now and again. All in all a great track nevertheless. Phoenix is their magnum opus though! A track that in and by itself inspired a whole generation of bands to come.
Amazing live performance here. Wishbone Ash - Vas Dis 1970 ruclips.net/video/L44iHlbemwo/видео.html
yt didn't delete your link! Wow. They always delete mine, even if they are other yt links. Are you a subscriber with yt red or whatever it is called?
That intro made my ears stick up, and my eyebrows meet in the middle, and made my head cock to one side. The rest of it made my head bob up and down. I think I'm going to run out of the door and just let off a random howl, like one does at dinner time.
No, that's someone else. I think it's our wolfish companion of years ago - SPCA reject Malemute (one blue eye, one brown, so breeders will drown that puppy), with the usual opinion about everything, but with paws the size of dinner plates.
(Not so joyful when the Hadeda Ibis dug around in his bowl, stealing _his_ food. When that happened he did the head down charge, and meant business, not the head thrown back from the bursting of the heart upon the mention of dinner.)
OK TBH, for the music, he'd have just lain around there snoring and farting. Music is not edible, and doesn't have to be defended from thieving birds who push the bowl to the wrong place on the stoep.
I seem to have doubly lost track here.
Had me until the vocals came in
Quite liked the last two mins, but what went before..... meh.