There is still a massive stigma with depression and that's in 2009 never mind 1974. Also shyness to some people is tantamount to having the bloody plague. Anyway great musician.
Thank you for saying what you did about Linda Thompson. She's a fantastically gifted singer, and I actually enjoyed her remark. I agree with your remarks on the A&R guy as well.
The way it ended, this documentary just seems thrown together! I don't buy that Nick was ahead of his time. He was slightly behind his time, which is partly why he had no success. Between '69 and '74 folk music couldn't compete for commercial success with the rock and pop of The Beatles, The Stones, and Punk music was just around the corner. Nicks brand of Folk music has come back into vogue that's why it seems like he was ahead of his time. The point is his music is beautiful and timeless.
Everyone freaking about comments about his lyrics and problems just relax. These people knew him and are addressing him as a person, flaws and all, you are viewing him as a mythical symbol b/c he's an artist who died young. Adolescent doesn't mean stupid it means the viewpoint of his lyrics were youthful and romanticized.
A thoughtful, honest documentary. I had thought 'A skin too few' was the only Nick Drake documentary. . This video balances out the raw, moving emotion of A Skin Too Few.;' and brings Nick forth with all the qualities and flaws of a full human being;, An absolute gem!
In that case maybe it's just an issue of semantics and one could argue on a literal meaning of poet or also what i feel to be a poetic songwriting ability with both lyrics and music. With Nick, his lyrics and his music would be just as powerful apart from one another, but when they are combined, to me it is lyrical poetry and pure poetic musical phrasing. His guitar sings and speaks as much as he does - so i guess in this way i see it as 100% poetry.
I had no idea Linda Thompson knew Nick Drake. Did she actually date Nick? I'm curious, as I thought she was already married to Richard Thompson during the late 60s-early 1970s. Or did Linda simply know Nick through Cambridge or did she move in the same music circles?
the part about 'if he were alive today' where the producer is thinking he would have synths and an elaborate recording studio (tech, gear, etc). My response is : ??????? I agree with the statement "Listen to his Music" He is a poet. 100%
if his records weren't selling how come he was allowed to keep on making them? When Steve forbert's records flopped. he got the boot, and his career was ruined.
I appreciate the posting of the documentary, as it feels a lot more down to earth than A Skin Too Few. I like to think about Nick as some sort of mythical figure a lot of the time, but it's good to be brought back to reality and realize that for all his musical greatness, Nick was still a person. It'd be interesting to know how Nick would feel about the attention he's still getting even now. I like to think that, unlike some of his early-death contemporaries, he would find some solace in it.
Sorry, it was just an observation i made from the reaction to watching the documentry, didnt mean to encourage people to not get help, that wasnt what i was saying. :-)
You can call any immaculate lyricist a poet... But his music, in the form of the guitar, was just as important. To me, calling him a poet... 100%, is a bit wanky. Although I do understand the why one would come to that conclusion.
Thank you so much for posting this documentary. I've only recently discovered Nick's wonderful music and wanted to discover more about the man - this programme seems to paint a very honest portrait. Absolutely fascinating.
This is a lovely reflection on nick. i read the book, and listened to all his albuims some seven years ago now; from randomly happening upon him on an acoustic compilation. He's wonderful. Love his music. He inspired me, and i found his writing style reminiscnt of mine. I have had depression in the past a few times i think, so i can relate. It's terrible that the medical experts of the 60's didnt know enough about it (depression) altho i think only you can help yourself, no one else.
It seems so obvious what happened to him. He needed to get laid. Too many drugs and couldn't talk properly, the ladies fled. He should have got into prostitutes.
what does privilige or wealth/class have to do with artistic merit? Nick is a unique artist his music wasn't made for everybody, if you don't understand it, why are you dropping your worthless two cents into the conversation?
It has to do with class, I suspect -- with a distaste for the posh, Oxbridge types on display. Personally, I revere Nick Drake as a great artist, and whatever went into his making -- well, that's just fine with me.
There is still a massive stigma with depression and that's in 2009 never mind 1974. Also shyness to some people is tantamount to having the bloody plague. Anyway great musician.
Thank you for saying what you did about Linda Thompson. She's a fantastically gifted singer, and I actually enjoyed her remark. I agree with your remarks on the A&R guy as well.
I agree too, what a prat.. nick's lyrics are pure poetry!!! and thanks 25thnovember1970 for posting these videos..they are wonderful!!
The way it ended, this documentary just seems thrown together! I don't buy that Nick was ahead of his time. He was slightly behind his time, which is partly why he had no success. Between '69 and '74 folk music couldn't compete for commercial success with the rock and pop of The Beatles, The Stones, and Punk music was just around the corner. Nicks brand of Folk music has come back into vogue that's why it seems like he was ahead of his time. The point is his music is beautiful and timeless.
Everyone freaking about comments about his lyrics and problems just relax. These people knew him and are addressing him as a person, flaws and all, you are viewing him as a mythical symbol b/c he's an artist who died young. Adolescent doesn't mean stupid it means the viewpoint of his lyrics were youthful and romanticized.
Thanks for all 4 parts of this docu.
It gives a very interesting glimpse into his heart & soul.
One of the most talented musicians ever!
Class is surprisingly present.
@shipwreckedcamper Stop trying to shove Nick into the Suicidal Geniuses Club. It's just lazy!
A thoughtful, honest documentary. I had thought 'A skin too few' was the only Nick Drake documentary. . This video balances out the raw, moving emotion of A Skin Too Few.;' and brings Nick forth with all the qualities and flaws of a full human being;, An absolute gem!
In that case maybe it's just an issue of semantics and one could argue on a literal meaning of poet or also what i feel to be a poetic songwriting ability with both lyrics and music.
With Nick, his lyrics and his music would be just as powerful apart from one another, but when they are combined, to me it is lyrical poetry and pure poetic musical phrasing. His guitar sings and speaks as much as he does - so i guess in this way i see it as 100% poetry.
I had no idea Linda Thompson knew Nick Drake. Did she actually date Nick? I'm curious, as I thought she was already married to Richard Thompson during the late 60s-early 1970s. Or did Linda simply know Nick through Cambridge or did she move in the same music circles?
the part about 'if he were alive today' where the producer is thinking he would have synths and an elaborate recording studio (tech, gear, etc).
My response is : ???????
I agree with the statement "Listen to his Music"
He is a poet. 100%
if his records weren't selling how come he was allowed to keep on making them? When Steve forbert's records flopped. he got the boot, and his career was ruined.
@shipwreckedcamper I never said he was like Kurt Cobain? I do agree with your closing sentiment though.
I appreciate the posting of the documentary, as it feels a lot more down to earth than A Skin Too Few. I like to think about Nick as some sort of mythical figure a lot of the time, but it's good to be brought back to reality and realize that for all his musical greatness, Nick was still a person. It'd be interesting to know how Nick would feel about the attention he's still getting even now. I like to think that, unlike some of his early-death contemporaries, he would find some solace in it.
when his sister looked into the camera at 8.50, i got a chill up the back of my neck!
Great to see this documentary again - many thanks.
May God bless you, Nick.
X
Sounds like Nick Drake had schizophrenia or least had the symptoms.
Sorry, it was just an observation i made from the reaction to watching the documentry, didnt mean to encourage people to not get help, that wasnt what i was saying. :-)
nice cars was good. but wasn't moved by anything else she sang.
Interesting and enjoyable documentary.
i didn't think anyone dates nick....
nick drake was a poet !
Thank you so very much for sharing this docu.
It gives a very interesting glimpse into his heart & soul.
One of the best musicians ever!!!
You can call any immaculate lyricist a poet... But his music, in the form of the guitar, was just as important. To me, calling him a poet... 100%, is a bit wanky. Although I do understand the why one would come to that conclusion.
Thank you so much for posting this documentary. I've only recently discovered Nick's wonderful music and wanted to discover more about the man - this programme seems to paint a very honest portrait. Absolutely fascinating.
LOL WUT
thks
This is a fantastic documentary. Thank you for giving us the privilege of viewing it here. Nick Drake's music will live forever.
This is a lovely reflection on nick. i read the book, and listened to all his albuims some seven years ago now; from randomly happening upon him on an acoustic compilation. He's wonderful. Love his music. He inspired me, and i found his writing style reminiscnt of mine. I have had depression in the past a few times i think, so i can relate. It's terrible that the medical experts of the 60's didnt know enough about it (depression) altho i think only you can help yourself, no one else.
It seems so obvious what happened to him. He needed to get laid. Too many drugs and couldn't talk properly, the ladies fled. He should have got into prostitutes.
what does privilige or wealth/class have to do with artistic merit? Nick is a unique artist his music wasn't made for everybody, if you don't understand it, why are you dropping your worthless two cents into the conversation?
It has to do with class, I suspect -- with a distaste for the posh, Oxbridge types on display. Personally, I revere Nick Drake as a great artist, and whatever went into his making -- well, that's just fine with me.
@sthugh
Ridiculous.
Just ridiculous.
Apart from many others, how could anyone alive not think 'Northern Sky' a great song?
clearly you don't know how to avoid being catch by some really good troll
heres a protip: don't waste your time trying to change people via youtube
absolutely. Who said that, obvously doesnt have a clue about art. Unfortunately.
Nick Drake's birthday is coming up June 19, which is also my birthday!