A Capella Wars

ribbons · 05-03-2015, 05:16 PM

Sure, thanks, Frownland. I was originally in the spot right after Micco, so you can put me back there.

Lisnaholic · 05-04-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

.... I’ve read that “chicken on a raft” is slang for fried egg on fried bread...

^ That' s a bizarre but interesting fact, ribbons; a small piece of the puzzle, but as you suggest, we' re not really any the wiser.... Actually, you' ve just prompted me to track down this web page, which includes the complete lyrics -plus glossary- to Chicken on a Raft . Now you'll be able to sing along when your cd arrives!

https://mainlynorfolk.info/cyril.taw...enonaraft.html

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I’ve ordered a double CD of Young Tradition/So Cheerfully Round/Galleries/Chicken On a Raft (EP). A bargain! Thank you again for sharing your enthusiasm for YT, a group I for one didn’t even know about before. Looks like I have a treasure trove of listening in store.

^ Congratulations on your purchase, ribbons. If you' ve liked what you've heard so far - I'm sure you'll enjoy it, but I' d love to hear your impressions of the tracks too. The sea shanties on the Chicken EP are good, and also, on the other albums, watch out for The Innocent Hare and Pretty Nancy of Yarmouth - both are great little story songs imo. Happy listening!

Trollheart · 05-07-2015, 05:55 PM

When is this wrapping up? It's on page 2 now, and I'm ready with my battle...

ribbons · 05-07-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ That' s a bizarre but interesting fact, ribbons; a small piece of the puzzle, but as you suggest, we' re not really any the wiser.... Actually, you' ve just prompted me to track down this web page, which includes the complete lyrics -plus glossary- to Chicken on a Raft . Now you'll be able to sing along when your cd arrives!

https://mainlynorfolk.info/cyril.taw...enonaraft.html

Lisna, that Mostly Norfolk site is a great resource, isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing it. The discussion in the sublink to the Mudcat Café is very interesting as well. I love the slang and playful use of language in the YT songs I’ve heard so far on YouTube. The Young Tradition two-CD set I ordered is due to arrive tomorrow. I’m sure to spend many enjoyable hours listening to it and singing along! Looks like we are having a very close race here with your well chosen contributions – “The S. and the H.” and “S.O.S.” – Frownland having broken the tie in favor of “The S. and the H.”.

**Frownland** · 05-08-2015, 04:45 PM

That's a win for Young Tradition. Trollheart, your turn to post a battle.

Trollheart · 05-08-2015, 05:27 PM

Thanks man. I first heard this at the beginning of the Peter Gabriel protest song "Biko" and it really stuck with me. It's actually the South African national anthem.
Nkosi sikelel iafrica by The Soweto Gospel Choir

and in total contrast, this is from Epicloud by Devin Townsend
Effervescent! by Devin Townsend Project

(Sorry, I couldn't get it on its own. It only lasts 45 seconds so if you want you can turn the video off after that)

DwnWthVwls · 05-10-2015, 10:07 AM

Gospel - 0
Townsend - 1

Not really big on that kind of choir sound, but Townsend was a little more upbeat and entertaining.

Lisnaholic · 05-10-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Lisna, that Mostly Norfolk site is a great resource, isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing it. The discussion in the sublink to the Mudcat Café is very interesting as well. I love the slang and playful use of language in the YT songs I’ve heard so far on YouTube. The Young Tradition two-CD set I ordered is due to arrive tomorrow. I’m sure to spend many enjoyable hours listening to it and singing along! Looks like we are having a very close race here with your well chosen contributions – “The S. and the H.” and “S.O.S.” – Frownland having broken the tie in favor of “The S. and the H.”.

^ You' re very welcome, ribbons. Mostly Norfolk seems to be a surprisingly large treasure trove of folk artists; there are so many new names that I started looking at them alphabetically. Inevitably, some of the singers have material that doesn't spark my interest much, but if I do strike gold of any kind I'll let you know - perhaps by PM, if that' s ok.
Yes, Mudcat Café is a site I plan to revisit when I have time - gotta love the name, right?

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

When is this wrapping up? It's on page 2 now, and I'm ready with my battle...

^ Yeah, don't you just hate it when people spoil a thread by discussing music?! Anyway, inB4 you report us to the mods, here is my verdict on your battle contestants, TH:-

Townsend: The opening bars reminded me of Queen for some reason, and nothing in the subsequent 45 secs was good enough to dispell that disagreeable impression, so my vote goes to:-

Soweto: This didn't have any of the military bombast you might expect from a national anthem. In fact it's a charming song that doesn't even have a hook as far as I could tell. Given the history of SA, I couldn' t help noticing that the choir were black and the audience were (mainly) white; it made the warmth of the applause and the palpable good cheer of the performers quite moving, imo.

Soweto Choir: 1
Devin Townsend: 1

**Frownland** · 05-10-2015, 07:23 PM

I like Townsend, but god I can't stand that record. Too cheesy for its own good. The anthem gets it for me because I thought it sounded more organic in a way.

Soweto Choir: 2
Devin Townsend: 1

**Frownland** · 05-20-2015, 08:49 AM

Not all at once, everybody.

05-07-2015, 05:55 PM	#113 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	When is this wrapping up? It's on page 2 now, and I'm ready with my battle... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-08-2015, 04:45 PM	#115 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	That's a win for Young Tradition. Trollheart, your turn to post a battle. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

05-08-2015, 05:27 PM	#116 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Thanks man. I first heard this at the beginning of the Peter Gabriel protest song "Biko" and it really stuck with me. It's actually the South African national anthem. Nkosi sikelel iafrica by The Soweto Gospel Choir and in total contrast, this is from Epicloud by Devin Townsend Effervescent! by Devin Townsend Project (Sorry, I couldn't get it on its own. It only lasts 45 seconds so if you want you can turn the video off after that) __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-10-2015, 07:23 PM	#119 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	I like Townsend, but god I can't stand that record. Too cheesy for its own good. The anthem gets it for me because I thought it sounded more organic in a way. Soweto Choir: 2 Devin Townsend: 1 __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

05-20-2015, 08:49 AM	#120 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	Not all at once, everybody. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

05-03-2015, 05:16 PM	#111 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Sure, thanks, Frownland. I was originally in the spot right after Micco, so you can put me back there.