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Thread #64785   Message #1061437
Posted By: GUEST,Tunesmith
26-Nov-03 - 02:37 PM
Thread Name: A Blinding Revelation: piano in folk music?
Subject: A Blinding Revelation
Over 20 years ago,I was listening to a Nick Jones album when a track called " Master Kilby" made me sit up with a jerk. What was it that had such an impact. A fancy guitar lick by Nick? A particular pleasing turn in the melody? NO, it was the realisation that the piano acompaniment by Helen Watson was a lot more interesting - and beautiful - than anything emerging from Nick's guitar. Previously - in British/USA folk music -any contribution from a piano sound so uninspired.But from that moment, my love affair with the guitar was on shaky ground.