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Post by Adey on Dec 17, 2005 15:06:02 GMT
In my post Aerial world I've become much more aware of bird song.. I'm constantly reminded of Sky of Honey, by birds in the trees opposite my house warbling " a-sea- of-hon-ey, a-sky-of-hon-ey.." Most disconcerting - but not unpleasantly so - like little echos of the album everywhere I go. Infact, they're doing it right now. The same birds are outside my work building too. I hear them when I step out for fresh air. Such is my ignorance, I don't even what type they are. Blackbirds? Obviously something that doesn't fly south..
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Post by Adey on Dec 17, 2005 15:14:07 GMT
Oh God! Someone make them stop! It's like Daphne du Maurier out here..
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Post by Xanadu on Dec 18, 2005 0:59:34 GMT
Oh God! Someone make them stop! It's like Daphne du Maurier out here.. Excellent Adey! ;D LOL But you knew I'd get that, didn't you? ;D "It's the end of the world..."
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Post by CopyOfCpt (just say Cor) on Dec 20, 2005 7:05:05 GMT
She certainly sounds much happier than on TRS and much much MUCH happier than on TSW.
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Post by Adey on Dec 21, 2005 21:43:29 GMT
My vinyl copy of Aerial arrived today courtesy of EIL.com. Unfortunately it is going straight back as it's incomplete (Sky of Honey album is missing). Not EIL's fault as they send them straight on, already sealed (in the same way that the CD is) by the supplier/factory packager.
However, problems not withstanding, it looks absolutely superb. Heavy weight vinyl, heavy card cover and the booklet in full album size on quality photographic paper. A big authoritative package for a big authoritative recording. Gives the album the status it deserves rather than the toy-like CD package it actually has, and which seems so inadequate after seeing the thing on big vinyl.
Not overly expensive either ~ go on, treat yourselves (assuming that the album packers can get it right!).
just a thought, it's the first vinyl album I've bought since The Sensual World in 1989..
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Post by Xanadu on Dec 21, 2005 22:47:19 GMT
My vinyl copy of Aerial arrived today courtesy of EIL.com. Unfortunately it is going straight back as it's incomplete (Sky of Honey album is missing). Not EIL's fault as they send them straight on, already sealed (in the same way that the CD is) by the supplier/factory packager. However, problems not withstanding, it looks absolutely superb. Heavy weight vinyl, heavy card cover and the booklet in full album size on quality photographic paper. A big authoritative package for a big authoritative recording. Gives the album the status it deserves rather than the toy-like CD package it actually has, and which seems so inadequate after seeing the thing on big vinyl. Not overly expensive either ~ go on, treat yourselves ( assuming that the album packers can get it right!). just a thought, it's the first vinyl album I've bought since The Sensual World in 1989.. So, when do you think they'll straighten that out, Adey. I have little faith in customer service departments. They really did a number on that release for the holiday season. I have been considering getting one... it's just the shipping that's killing me. You're set to spend the cash on a copy of something you already have, then the shipping from the UK really puts a sting in it. Imagine if I had, and then there was a problem with it. But, Adey, not since 1989! The last album I bought was about 5 days ago!
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Post by Adey on Dec 21, 2005 22:52:50 GMT
Lord alone knows Xan..
Not a good time to be sending things in the post eh?
Sympathise about the packaging costs - guess they're a real sting to you guys 'overseas' and a genuine deterrent for casual purchases.
My, my, though. Aerial does look really good on a bigger scale. Especially the booklet..
As for vinyl albums, new titles in this format seem to be very scarce in the UK. Either that, or I've just not had cause to seek out a vinyl recording.
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Post by Paul on Dec 22, 2005 2:33:28 GMT
My vinyl copy of Aerial arrived today courtesy of EIL.com. Unfortunately it is going straight back as it's incomplete (Sky of Honey album is missing). Not EIL's fault as they send them straight on, already sealed (in the same way that the CD is) by the supplier/factory packager. However, problems not withstanding, it looks absolutely superb. Heavy weight vinyl, heavy card cover and the booklet in full album size on quality photographic paper. A big authoritative package for a big authoritative recording. Gives the album the status it deserves rather than the toy-like CD package it actually has, and which seems so inadequate after seeing the thing on big vinyl. Not overly expensive either ~ go on, treat yourselves ( assuming that the album packers can get it right!). just a thought, it's the first vinyl album I've bought since The Sensual World in 1989.. I recieved my copy of the vinyl tuesday morning, but I don't know if it's complete because I've told my mum to put it away for christmas
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Post by Adey on Dec 23, 2005 2:04:52 GMT
Couldn't wait for EIL to send a new copy - especially as I found it in HMV records today..
When EIL get round to replacing the incomplete one they sent me, my Brother will get another (late) Xmas present.
It's a thing of beauty. In the drive to admire a new technical format and to enjoy the pristine audio experience, I hadn't appreciated what we actually lost when the format all but disappeared. I would humbly suggest that some of the last century's greatest artwork came from vinyl album covers..
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Post by Al Truest on Dec 23, 2005 2:13:30 GMT
Couldn't wait for EIL to send a new copy - especially as I found it in HMV records today.. When EIL get round to replacing the incomplete one they sent me, my Brother will get another (late) Xmas present. It's a thing of beauty. In the drive to admire a new technical format and to enjoy the pristine audio experience, I hadn't appreciated what we actually lost when the format all but disappeared. I would humbly suggest that some of the last century's greatest artwork came from vinyl album covers.. I fully agree and have expressed similar feelings here before. My love of and interest in music was augmented by reading and enjoying these bulky album covers. Artists should really consider making their liner notes with larger text and pictures (foldouts may be?)
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Post by Al Truest on Dec 23, 2005 3:02:42 GMT
I have returned to listening to "Aerial" once again. It's still as good as the first time. Her apparent happiness is hopeful to me as a fan of the body and evolution of her work. From the playful 'carnatic' influence on melody and structure to the dramatic references to beauty and family; this album brings an optimistic and peaceful atmosphere to anyone who can be open to an artist that has arrived or fought for their own way.
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Post by Adey on Dec 24, 2005 3:36:48 GMT
I have returned to listening to "Aerial" once again. It's still as good as the first time. Her apparent happiness is hopeful to me as a fan of the body and evolution of her work. From the playful 'carnatic' influence on melody and structure to the dramatic references to beauty and family; this album brings an optimistic and peaceful atmosphere to anyone who can be open to an artist that has arrived or fought for their own way. I couldn't agree more. This must be her most positive album thus far. Her apparent joy at life sparkles right the way through the recording. Obviously her child must take a lot of credit for this and she indulges him accordingly with many little puns and a humourous credit. "You bring me so much joy and then you bring me more joy", indeed.. Describing him as the Sun and as in "a wonderful sun - (set)" and of course "Goodnight Sun (goodnight Mum)" - we see Kate in a playfull mood that she seems happy to share with us. It's a delight to see. And as for sharing your child's drawings.. Actually I find it charming - the great artist whose work I have raised on to the highest pedestal is.. just like any other doting parent.. human after all it seems, were there any doubt. Like Al, I care very much for the health & happiness of Miss Kate Bush, and that with both of those things intact she should continue to express herself in the art form that I find so incredibly satisifying & moving. On the evidence of the magnificent Aerial at least, it seems that she is in great shape for the future. We should all celebrate that..
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Post by Al Truest on Dec 24, 2005 4:04:18 GMT
What if NEO is right - that Kate's best is yet to come. Some of her fans may not be aware of the thought an preparation that goes into Kate's music. Her brothers regularly bring influences to her from Macedonian to Malagasy. Her references to literature and her willingness to embrace other languages and cultures gives her music such exquisite texture and character. There are so many layers to peal away that it becomes a journey of discovery and awakening - a time-released bang for the buck.
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Post by Adey on Dec 31, 2005 13:31:01 GMT
One other pun occurs in this joyous recording ~
Where would any half-way sensible television owner put the Aerial?
"High, up on the roof" of course. ;D
Musically, it goes without saying. But lyrically also, Aerial will entertain/thrill me for years..
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Post by Adey on Dec 31, 2005 14:26:03 GMT
As I sit here, on the eve of 2006, I wonder what the new year holds for Kate Bush and her admirers?
Some time ago, in a discussion we had here about promotion, I recall speculating that Kate would fly in under as many radars as possible, get the album out and disappear again. At this stage, my belief then would seem to be justified now.
Sales of Aerial quickly achieved platinum status it's true, and whilst it's first week of sales were incredible, (appearing straight in at no3) the buzz was not maintained and the record has fallen consistently in the UK charts since. The performance of King of the Mountain was virtually identical. The album currently languishes at about no31, the single having long since disappeared. I wonder how many of these sales were made to a new generation of fans - attracted by the buzz, the stunning reviews, KOTM and perhaps the excitement/curiousity of older family members? Because they certainly weren't attracted by the publicity as far as I can see, limited as it was to 2 admittedly lengthy interviews (one on radio, the other in print) and the KOTM video screened barely a handful of times on British television (actually I only ever saw it once).
Would anyone agree that Aerial, extraordinary though it is, represents something of a missed opportunity? I would certainly argue that it's sheer brilliance demands the bigger audience that more publicity would have given it..
I don't doubt that this is exactly how Kate herself would have wished it to be. She released the album that she wanted to make, entirely on her own terms, and almost certainly doesn't see it as her role to be a saviour of the pop music industry. If this is indeed what she wanted, (and I don't doubt that she was genuinely knocked out by Aerial's sales performance) then fair enough. I value her and her work so much, that I respect her (I assume) desire to keep the madness of the business at arms length. But yet..
Anyone else have any thoughts on this? I'd be fascinated to read them.
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Let me take the opportunity to wish all of my friends and fellow KB devotees here, the happiest of new years for 2006. Enjoy your festivities tonight.
and of course, to you and your family too, Kate..
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