Desperateheart
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I always thought that Lord's death impacted DC profoundly. I guess we can see that right here. I think David regarded Lord as an older brother/father figure in the music business and it would make sense that his death would affect him like this.
I don't know if David means he is "going out" like he is going to retire soon. However it does appear that he sees the end approaching.
hmm....he didn't turn up for the RAH gig though? Colin Hart mentions in his book DC was quite rude to him and JL on one occasion, keeping them waiting for 'an audience' for several hours.
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3/3/2015, 10:37
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I always thought that Lord's death impacted DC profoundly. I guess we can see that right here. I think David regarded Lord as an older brother/father figure in the music business and it would make sense that his death would affect him like this.
I don't know if David means he is "going out" like he is going to retire soon. However it does appear that he sees the end approaching.
hmm....he didn't turn up for the RAH gig though? Colin Hart mentions in his book DC was quite rude to him and JL on one occasion, keeping them waiting for 'an audience' for several hours.
RAH GIG = politics. DC and Ritchie thinking of going out as DP MKIII again. Current DP not impressed.
Don't know about the Colin Hart story. DC was arrogant, that's for sure but he was upset over the loss of Jon.
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ptr
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I think he didnt appear in RAH because he knew that going on stage with Glenn Hughes and singing Mk3 stuff with him would be absolute suicide of him as singer! He sounds bad alone, he would sound absolutely unbearable compared with GH....
Hypothetical Mk3 reunion - RB left because he couldnt stand Gillan´s performances in 93 (when he was at his lowest point but still much better than DC´s current shape) - how can anyone think that RB would witstand even ONE performance with DC in this shape? Maybe he heard DC´s voice on the phone, saw couple of recent performances and because of that their cooperation never happened....
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3/3/2015, 12:22
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That's an interesting angle, though I can't say DC is somehow in worse condition than Gillan. On the YT clips I've seen Gillan sounds extremely strained, even pitch wavering, a bit like walking a tightrope, even compared to 1993. That's ok, it's natural for his age. The same with Coverdale.
Gillan's voice might be in better shape overall, as demostrated by the great OETM, where he sounds relaxed and at ease, compared to the DP stuff which typically sounds a bit forced in general.
Returning to DC, I thought RB suggested only a short Mk3 tour some 8 years back because he feared there might be social issues after a while. I can't imagine him wanting to hear GH's soul mate stories, and he has hinted several times in the past that he thinks DC can act a little too posh for someone with a working-class background. I've never seen RB make a critical remark on DC's singing.
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Desperateheart
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I think he didnt appear in RAH because he knew that going on stage with Glenn Hughes and singing Mk3 stuff with him would be absolute suicide of him as singer! He sounds bad alone, he would sound absolutely unbearable compared with GH....
Hypothetical Mk3 reunion - RB left because he couldnt stand Gillan´s performances in 93 (when he was at his lowest point but still much better than DC´s current shape) - how can anyone think that RB would witstand even ONE performance with DC in this shape? Maybe he heard DC´s voice on the phone, saw couple of recent performances and because of that their cooperation never happened....
a very good point. RB very critical of vocalists performances. mentioned JLTs voice cracking circa 91/92 if memory serves.
I could see RB wanting to do something different but as you say when it came down to it there'd be too many issues when he actually considered the practicalities.
in an 1985 interview with Mick Wall RB stated 'he saw Whitesnake as very good band with a very good singer'. even if he didn't like him personally, if i'm recalling correctly.
sorry what is OETM?
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One Eye to Morocco. Gillan finest solo album since Mr. Universe.
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3/3/2015, 17:04
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I've come to the party very late!
I too picked up on maybe being DC last album.
It may not be to everyone's taste but it's more a homage and it's been done in a very respectful way.
Are we sure that no 'guests' are on the album?
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3/3/2015, 20:17
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One Eye to Morocco. Gillan finest solo album since Mr. Universe.
I really like OETM too rezi and would much rather ian was doing this stuff than still attempting mk2 purple material but I don't rate it anywhere close to the Gillan albums which aren't solo albums anyway to my mind? I also think toolbox and naked thunder were better than OETM
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3/3/2015, 20:47
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I've come to the party very late!
I too picked up on maybe being DC last album.
It may not be to everyone's taste but it's more a homage and it's been done in a very respectful way.
Are we sure that no 'guests' are on the album?
Not sure of anything at this stage. Could easily be more announcements.
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3/3/2015, 22:09
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Rezi
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One Eye to Morocco. Gillan finest solo album since Mr. Universe.
I really like OETM too rezi and would much rather ian was doing this stuff than still attempting mk2 purple material but I don't rate it anywhere close to the Gillan albums which aren't solo albums anyway to my mind? I also think toolbox and naked thunder were better than OETM
As well as Gillan performed on those albums you mentioned, I found them lacking both great songs and cohesion that I find on OETM. The Sky is Falling Down for example was like Fighting Man, a sublime contemplation turned into a brilliant song without any superficial attempt to find a forced wittiness. It's just a great song. Sang with such humble pride. Actually, Rapture of the Deep is quite similar. Sublime.
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