Clarinet in Paul Songs
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Mr. Bellamy has some (faked) clarinet in it. Do you know any others? Vanill Sky?
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I've checked my album's credits for Memory Almost Full. Sadly Paul doesn't mention the intruments he played himself, only crediting the instruments performed by others. So while I can neither confirm or deny your interpretation that a synthesised clarinet is played (presumeably you mean a keyboard sample?) it is worth noting that Paul has had a long familiarity with the Dolmetsch family of recorders some of which play in the same range as a clarinet. Is there any possibility it was one of these recorders he used rather than a synthesised sound? Certainly in many other songs where such a tonal quality is sought Paul is listed as playing one or other of the Dolmetsch family of recorders. Martin
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GaryB:
Mr. Bellamy has some (faked) clarinet in it. Do you know any others? Vanill Sky?
'I'll Give You A Ring features a clarinet played by Tony Coe. The song apparently was recorded in 1974 but pulled out of the archives eight years later for its inclusion on the Take It Away single. Paul also worked with Tony in 1974 on the McGear* album.
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Well, I guess you could say 'Honey pie'. But I think that was Harry Klein on the clarinet.
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All going to show that while Paul can turn a tune of sorts on most things, he knows his limits and when to turn to a specialist. The orchestral woodwind, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon while just elborate extensions of the simple recorder - or even simpler, tin whistle - require a bit more practice and dexterity to master to the point where a decent performance is possible. A good example of Paul recognising his limitations is the tenor sax playing on Listen To What The Man Said.
The story goes Paul realised his working version of the song was lacking something and called Tom Scott in with his tenor saxophone. He played the song through as it was, asked Tom to improvise something on the next playback and the improvised noodlings we hear on the final released version were the "first take" recorded. The story is apocryphal but I like to imagine it is true. Martin -
martinput:
The story goes Paul realised his working version of the song was lacking something and called Tom Scott in with his tenor saxophone. He played the song through as it was, asked Tom to improvise something on the next playback and the improvised noodlings we hear on the final released version were the "first take" recorded. The story is apocryphal but I like to imagine it is true. Martin
The same thing happened on Bluebird (Band On The Run) when Howey Casey nailed his saxophone performance on the first take whilst running through the song. He tried a couple of other (more serious) attempts but it was the first one that had the feeling Paul was listening for and was the one that was used. Improvised as it was, its quite amusing to watch Paul in the One Hand Clapping special having to remind Howie of what notes he had played.
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The clarinet (and horns) are one of the things I really love about Mr Bellamy. In a similar way I love Fool on the Hill largely for the recorder solo, and Jenny Wren largely for the duduk solo. When I'm 64 has clarinets in it. Can't think of any more solo songs off the top of my head.
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martinput:
Listen To What The Man Said
MartinHe needs to add this song to his setlist!
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I believe Ballroom Dancing does.
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Mama's Little Girl Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)
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Ball Room Dancing
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"When I'm 64" isn't it??!!! That ditty immediately sprang to mind as using the clarinet among many other lively charming instruments contributing to its sprightly "zing." A very upbeat glowing positive song about aging, not gloomy and doomy at all
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I believe that the very underrated San Ferry Anne has a clarinet in it. Great song.
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According to the Wiki page on Linda's 'Wide Prairie' the track Appaloosa has clarinet played by Paul. I can't hear it though
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I will say this about that! Paul Used Trumpteier Chuck Mangioni, at the end of one song, which one I cant say, at the moment. that Portion of the song was used as the "FADE OUT" portion of the song. Anyone know which Track on which CD? any clues? let me know! Flowers? RAM? I listen to Paul's Tracks thru bleeding out the Melody and Lyrics, as if I had a Mixer. it is very cool to do.
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I hear one near the end of "1985"
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What about Listen To What The Man Said? Oh, no, that was a soprano saxophone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listen_to_What_the_Man_Said
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DonnieT:
I hear one near the end of "1985"
I think thats a flute,played by Denny Laine. There is a photo of Denny playing that instrument in the BOTR poster.
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Good question! I remember hearing lots of clarinet in his songs. I'll think over it and post back...
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maccalindandme:
I will say this about that! Paul Used Trumpteier Chuck Mangioni, at the end of one song, which one I cant say, at the moment. that Portion of the song was used as the "FADE OUT" portion of the song. Anyone know which Track on which CD? any clues? let me know! Flowers? RAM? I listen to Paul's Tracks thru bleeding out the Melody and Lyrics, as if I had a Mixer. it is very cool to do.
The only song which comes to mind with a trumpet solo and that fades out is SAN FERRY ANNE from Wings at the Speed of Sound.
