Best Heather Findlay vocal
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Topic: Best Heather Findlay vocal
Posted By: Hercules
Subject: Best Heather Findlay vocal
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 17:17
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I believe that Heather Findlay is one of the finest female vocalists I've ever heard, and this is a major part of why I love Mostly Autumn so much (and still do with Olivia Sparnenn, by the way).
Which of these amazing tracks showcases her talent best, in your opinion? ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
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Posted By: Sumdeus
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 17:18
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who?
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Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 18:01
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I just couldn't vote against Evergreen. Such a beautiful song and Heather's voice makes it so. For a rockier number, I would choose Caught In a Fold (not on your list).
------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 18:08
Are you taking the p**s or do you seriously not know who she is??? ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Sumdeus wrote:Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 18:10
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I had to read your post to figure out who she is, i don't think Mostly Autumn is really popular. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Sumdeus
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 18:18
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I legitimately have never heard of her or Mostly Autumn. ------------- http://sumdeus.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Sumdeus - surreal space/psych/prog journeys |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 18:18
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I've never heard one of their songs so i suppose we're in the same boat. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 19:14
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 19:35
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I like Heather Finlay's voice, she's really good.. But never paid special attention to any of their songs. Now if you ask me about Christina Booth, Annie Haslam, Agnieszka Swita, Katherine Blake, Susie Bogdanowicz or Sonja Christina...That's another story. Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 21:40
Mostly Autumn, a scarcely known prog band? Hmmmmmm! that's a problem that seems "Hollow"  ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 23:29
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Evergreen for me. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 23:32
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I'm undecided betweeen Evergreen and Shrinking Violet ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: February 18 2013 at 23:55
Thank to Hercules I am listening to Mostly Autumn right now 
------------- “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ― George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four "Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk Hand in Hand"- Neil Peart |
Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 00:21
Me: Never heard of her or Mostly Autumn ... or any of their songs. I'll look them up some time soon.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 00:56
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Sigh.............. Heather has a wonderful voice. I still think Shrinking Violet is one of the finest tracks ever recorded and highlights this exceptional talent very well  ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 03:57
Probably one of the biggest active prog acts in the UK; last album hit the charts (OK, at a low level, but one of the few prog acts to do so); played High Voltage; featured regularly in Classic Rock's prog magazine, won the Classic Rock society's best band and best album titles in 2010 (and have won many other titles in the past) - no, they're neither well known nor popular, obviously.
Well not, apparently, by some on here. In the real world of prog, they are. Sadly, not yet to the wider public, but they're not quite to the taste of those who like Justin Bieber, are they? ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 04:04
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I'm sure she is a wonderful vocalist. Don't like this band though so no vote. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 04:04
Do you know who Harold Budd is?
Yes I do. But not to my taste at all, like most avant garde music. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Kustin
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 04:18
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Wasn't it for Ayreon, I wouldn't have discovered this band through Heather Findlay years ago. And for the last half year, I've been listening through their discography and found a lot of great favourites. It's not many bands that I find playing beautiful progressive rock, IMO. I'm sure they deserve a little more buzz for this sort of achievement...! As for this poll, it's gonna be a tough decision but Shrinking Violet holds a special place in my heart with Heather's voice invoking an innocent and affectionate spirit within the song. |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 10:07
Just when I began to think you were a really nice guy, you reveal that you are indeed a tasteless Welsh scoundrel after all.
 ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 10:19
How can a Welsh like somebody from the Lake District? ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:23
Do they fight since Middle Ages?
 ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:28
Do you know that in Chester there's still a law: if you see a Welsh inside the city walls you can shoot him an arrow in the back..... ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:32
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I won't be going to Chester then.
Typical cowardly English.   ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:33
I like It Bites. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:35
You're not invited anyway, Ian.  ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 12:35
Still archers in the streets? Like in good ol' days?  ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 13:14
That is, hilariously, true. A local law which has never been repealed. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 13:39
Chester can come to me!  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 13:41
You're OK in York. It's Scotman we shoot there. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 13:53
I've always wanted to visit York. I do have Scottish ancestry though... ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:01
But you're from South Wales. That law doesn't specify, but I think it applies more to the Northerns However, it's true. Somebody told me that in Chester (We were with a Welsh friend) and I've read it also on a website reporting all the strange laws which haven't been canceled during the centuries. I don't remember the URL, unfortunately. ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:14
------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:18
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Anywhere else dangerous for me in the UK? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 14:35
Anywhere North of Llandrindod Wells mate ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 15:05
Twickenham.
The Welsh should never go there. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: jude111
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 20:21
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Of these, it's "Shrinking Violet." However, my favorite Mostly Autumn track is "Half the Mountain" (video below) sung by the guy in the band. It sounds like a song that belongs on THE DIVISION BELL - and would be better than many of the songs that *are* on that album. |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: February 19 2013 at 23:08
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I like her version of AFTERGLOW. Despite the band is extremely high, she manages to offer a great rendition, saving what could have been a monumental disaster. Iván -------------
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