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 Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard 
#4201549 - 05/21/05 12:08 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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I love everything I've heard by this man. It's a shame he's dead... I would of loved to meet him.
I identify so much with the soul his voice reveals, and the feeling he creates in his songs.
Are there any other fans here? If so, can you recommend me an album or two that are your favorites?
I only have various songs as of now, but I plan on going out and buying some.
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emptywisdom
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 Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Adamist]
#4202011 - 05/21/05 02:40 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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He only put out three albums while he was alive, all are great.
They were
Five leaves left
Bryter Layter
Pink Moon
Bryter Layter is my personal favorite, but Pink moon is incredible as well. The first one is really good too but I don't think it's as consistent as a record as the other two.
Fly, place to be, things behind the sun, parasite, and river man are a few of my favorite songs of his, but there are a bunch more I really, really like.
This guy really was a great musician. His playing has a great vibe. He's one of the biggest influences on my own playing, and one of only two artists I've ever had anybody compare my playing to, which I obviously take as a huge compliment, although I know it has more to do with my atmosphere than my skill. 
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 Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Adamist]
#4202028 - 05/21/05 02:46 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Nick Drake's finger picking is ill.
"Day is Done", "Been Smoking Too Long", "Mayfair", "Time of No Reply"... so many good tracks.
Definitely try and get "Time of No Reply" or one of the other post-mortem collections that include his home recordings. 
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: TinTree]
#4203010 - 05/21/05 12:50 PM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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I'll have to check out some of his work. I play guitar myself.
Bryter Layter would be the best one? how are the others?
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Foci]
#4203082 - 05/21/05 01:15 PM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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black eyed dog is one of my favorite songs by him.
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emptywisdom
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Foci]
#4203138 - 05/21/05 01:31 PM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Bryter Layter is just my favorite. I think Pink Moon is more popular in general.
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Noetical
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: emptywisdom]
#4203662 - 05/21/05 04:01 PM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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I just downloaded pink moon and fly, what a great sound!
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Noetical]
#4205906 - 05/22/05 06:58 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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pink moon is great. my favorite song is parasite.
also the song been smoking too long is good. placebo do an excellent cover of it.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: TinTree]
#4279055 - 06/10/05 10:22 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
TinTree said:
Nick Drake's finger picking is ill.
"Day is Done", "Been Smoking Too Long", "Mayfair", "Time of No Reply"... so many good tracks.
Definitely try and get "Time of No Reply" or one of the other post-mortem collections that include his home recordings.
He didn't write "Been Smoking Too Long" - he covered it from a female songwriter he liked.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: NosferatuMan]
#4279142 - 06/10/05 11:04 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I love Nick Drake, have all of his albums including the one released after he died (Time of No Reply), and heaps of early stuff that I don't think was on any of the four other albums. My favourite album is Pink Moon, mostly because of the amazing atmosphere he creates with just guitar and vocals. I can't get over it. The only problem with that album is that it's only 29 minutes long, which is a bit short.
He's had a massive influence on my guitar playing, and people have said that he's obviously been influential when they hear me play acoustic guitar. I just think he's great.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: woleb]
#4279290 - 06/10/05 11:52 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, I love all of his work, but Pink Moon is my favourite.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: NosferatuMan]
#4280302 - 06/10/05 04:11 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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After reading everyone's comments and opinions, I've decided I must check him out.
Just queued up Pink Moon in a couple different places... hopefully I will be back soon with an opinion.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Adamist]
#4283654 - 06/11/05 04:05 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, Nick Drake's really got a hold on me too.
My favorite album must be Pink Moon, just for the vibe of it. Unfortunately it's pretty short and surprisingly there are no songs that come out on their own. Instead the album just "flows" I guess.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: RiverMan]
#4283912 - 06/11/05 05:42 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
RiverMan said:
Yeah, Nick Drake's really got a hold on me too.
My favorite album must be Pink Moon, just for the vibe of it. Unfortunately it's pretty short and surprisingly there are no songs that come out on their own. Instead the album just "flows" I guess.
Nah, it's suppesod to be a sparse album. The songs are perfect.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: NosferatuMan]
#4288815 - 06/12/05 10:39 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Drake was a true architect of sound. "Horn" blows my mind every time I hear it!
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: JacquesCousteau]
#4290148 - 06/13/05 05:13 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
JacquesCousteau said:
After reading everyone's comments and opinions, I've decided I must check him out.
Just queued up Pink Moon in a couple different places... hopefully I will be back soon with an opinion.
You're going to love his work. If it does not hit you right away, give it some time, it will embrace you in the sweetest way music can.
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: emptywisdom]
#4290432 - 06/13/05 10:59 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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my ex girlfriend was a huge Ben Harper freak til I suggested she listen to Nick Drake, now she says Ben is a poser...lol
i can't say i disagree
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: kake]
#4297862 - 06/15/05 03:14 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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yea, he covered a lot of stuff. his melodies were haunting, great stuff really, but the lyrics were lacking. just muddled incoherent stuff he plugged in to finish his tunes. fruit tree is the only song i can think of that defies this
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Re: Nick Drake... one of the most amazing, soulful musicians I've ever heard [Re: Godspeed]
#4298239 - 06/15/05 08:16 AM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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my favourite album is 5 leaves left, but i have all 3 of the albums that were released while he was alive, and love them all.
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