I still got my 45 of that from when it came out!
Live at Ronnie Scott’s in 1987 (probably). It was the main launchpad for the careers of many future leading British jazz players including Django Bates, Iain Ballamy, Eddie Parker, Julian and Steve Argüelles, Mark Lockheart, Steve Berry, Tim Whitehead and Ashley Slater.
Arguably the loudest band I ever saw that didn’t sound like shit as a result, truly incredible.
And thanks for the reminder, LC are now this evenings dangerous kitchen noise.
I have discovered a whole new genre of music and dance to be fascinated by, from the Circassian people.
Hats off to the accordion player.
But what is up with the men’s sleeves? I can’t imagine any historical origin for that.
The moves here verge on the uncanny:
I gather the black robes are based on a traditional heavy felt winter cloak.
The women - watch how they hold their hands.
I must say . . . that’s the first time I’ve ever seen anybody fingerpick a hurdy-gurdy.
Loose Ends - Hangin’ On A String (1985)
Mid eighties. Disco fades out, but dance music is very much alive and evolving. Synths really enter the main stream music scene. Digital emerged, but analog is still king.
Timeline of Synthesizers and Electronic Instruments — SYNTH EVOLUTION
Loose Ends - Hangin’ On A String (1985)
as if they’re floating