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    • GaryB
      GaryB last edited by

      Mr. Bellamy has some (faked) clarinet in it. Do you know any others? Vanill Sky?

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      • martinput
        martinput last edited by

        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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        • Kestrel
          Kestrel last edited by

          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.

          Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

          'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

          'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

          Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

          Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

          O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

          O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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            admin last edited by

            Well, I guess you could say 'Honey pie'. But I think that was Harry Klein on the clarinet.

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            • martinput
              martinput last edited by

              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

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              • Kestrel
                Kestrel last edited by

                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.

                Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                • illwobble
                  illwobble last edited by

                  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.

                  \-Jon

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                  • Nancy R
                    Nancy R last edited by

                    martinput:

                    Listen To What The Man Said

                    Martin

                    He needs to add this song to his setlist!

                    Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                    GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                    Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                    FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                    Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                    Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                    Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                      Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan last edited by

                      I believe Ballroom Dancing does.

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                        herbaltree last edited by

                        Mama's Little Girl Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)

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                        • Rockerdude
                          Rockerdude last edited by

                          Ball Room Dancing :

                          Toronto - Exhibition Stadium 06/06/93
                          Toronto - Air Canada Centre 06/13/02
                          Toronto - Air Canada Centre 08/08/10
                          Toronto - Air Canada Centre 10/15/15
                          Hamilton - FirstOntario Centre 07/21/16

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                          • SusyLuvsPaul
                            SusyLuvsPaul last edited by

                            "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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                            • thrillington
                              thrillington last edited by

                              I believe that the very underrated San Ferry Anne has a clarinet in it. Great song.

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                              October 18, 2002, Portland, OR, Rose Garden
                              November 4, 2005, Portland, OR, Rose Garden
                              July 13, 2010. Salt Lake City, UT, Rio Tinto
                              August 7, 2014, Salt Lake City, UT, Energy Solutions

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                                admin last edited by

                                According to the Wiki page on Linda's 'Wide Prairie' the track Appaloosa has clarinet played by Paul. I can't hear it though 😉 Strath

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                                  admin last edited by

                                  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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                                    admin last edited by

                                    I hear one near the end of "1985"

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                                    • Nancy R
                                      Nancy R last edited by

                                      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

                                      Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                      GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                      FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                      Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                      Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                      • Kestrel
                                        Kestrel last edited by

                                        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.

                                        Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                                        'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                                        'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                                        Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                                        Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                                        O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                                        O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                                        • Rubber Soul13
                                          Rubber Soul13 last edited by

                                          Good question! I remember hearing lots of clarinet in his songs. I'll think over it and post back...

                                          Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY, 6/10/2013

                                          First Niagara Center,  Buffalo NY, 10/22/2015

                                          MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ, 6/7/2016

                                          Carrier Dome, Syracuse NY, 9/23/2017

                                          MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ, 6/16/2022

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                                            Luca last edited by

                                            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.

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