Punch the Horse Feb Fred

Subject: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Raggytash
Date: 31 Jan 04 - 03:07 PM

Well someone had to do it. I hope this months thread not only has more response than last months (a very poor total indded) but has an intellectual standard that exceeds the expectations of the goons and trolls who, although they condemn it, cannot help but read it. we can at least try and make it entertaining for them as they apparently have but little else to do !!

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Raggytash
Date: 31 Jan 04 - 03:10 PM

Just so I can introduce a little musical element at the start (the lack of which has been a source of much criticism from trolls)may I direct you to another thread thats goes under the title of Raggytash & Wombat.


Sorry to divert the thread so soon but one must do what one must do

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Les from Hull
Date: 31 Jan 04 - 07:18 PM

I was happy to be at tonight's gig in Hull (briefly). And they didn't even try to sell me a CD!

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Raggytash
Date: 01 Feb 04 - 04:25 AM

They've probably sold out !



do I get a freebie for crawling?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 01 Feb 04 - 08:02 AM

Les, you don't get away that easy.This was a slip up on our managers part. Mrs Ossonflags does not leave the house without at least twenty CD's nailed to her thigh,so I desay she will aproach you today.

I love you like a brother Raggy,however my steet cred must remain intact.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Bobjack
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 05:09 AM

Les, you must have been at a different bloody gig to me then! Mrs O floored me with a flying tackle as soon as I entered the place and politely insisted that I purchase said CD!
    'steal away' is the best track.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 06:14 AM

Thanks for the review Bob jack, a little short maybe, but to the point.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: muppett
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 07:07 AM

When are you all coming t' perform in Sunny Bradford then?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 11:45 AM

I ran out of money yesterday having purchased too much beer in the Monk's so I haven't got a copy of the CD yet, but I will when next I the mobile PTH shop.

R

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 02 Feb 04 - 01:19 PM

When we get the invite Muppet, when we get the invite.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 03:46 AM

Ahem, I have news of a music related nature, if you don't mind?

This is for the musicians amongst us. You know when you're learning an instrument, initially you play what you're taught, painstakingly, to play, gradually getting better? You get pretty good at doing what you've learnt, but can still only play what you've been shown. Then you start experimenting making it sound a bit different. But then, somewhere down the line, a magical breakthrough takes place which tranforms your playing.

I'm talking about the first time you hear a specific piece of music in your head, pick up your instrument and figure out how to play it without being shown. Or perhaps you're tinkering around with a guitar, and something you play reminds you of something, so you sit until you've figured out what it is, and how to play it.

This is a fundamental breakthrough that divides those of us who play parrot fashion what they have been taught, or learnt from a book, from those of us who are musicians. Who feel music inside their head, and can make it happen at their fingertips. The musicians amongst us will know what I mean, and will probably remember when it first happened to them. I know I do.

Anyway, this is something I have been waiting to happen to my son Alex for a little while now, knowing it's just around the corner for him. This weekend, he acquired a newish Yamaha Guitar. He took it upstairs on Sunday, stripped the strings, put a new set on it, tuned it up, and proceeded to play it. He came back downstairs about three hours later, and said "Dad, what's this tune called? I found it by accident" Wait for this, folks....

He had tuned the E down to a dropped D. He sat down and proceeded to play the entire A part of....

Abbeyfeale.

Oakley, you have struck again. I imagine you may be quite chuffed about that. I know I was. Gobsmacked. Not only that, but he then said "that would sound good with two guitars in harmony, dad."

Watch this space, there's a new kid in town.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Oaklet
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 04:08 AM

Bless him.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Skipjack K8
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 05:51 AM

What, he chose the most depressing track9 on the CD? I suspect jOhn's breakthrough will occur further up the track listing!

Wonderful story, Peter, and very well written, in my opinion. All power to the lad. My clone is taking a little longer, but he has taken to my new electric bass with some aplomb.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: muppett
Date: 03 Feb 04 - 05:58 AM

Nay just come over t' Melborn any Sunday or Monday eve.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 08:00 AM

heloo, i just eat 4 oranges.john

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 09:23 AM

I thought this thread was dead already, jOhn. 4th of the month, and extinct. Is this an omen?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 04:07 AM

See important message on Karen&Colin thread CT

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 10:30 AM

Guys, have finally had the chance to sit down and listen to your bloody marvellous CD!!!! Michael your voice sounds sweeter than ever you are a true balladeer - I love 'Ordinary Man' and 'Steal Away'. Dave's 'Abbeyfeale' remains one of the most stunning tunes anyone is likely to hear and has been sensitively and beautifully played on this CD. The guitar at the beginning is amazing (Pete?). Finally, love this version of Sparehand- great arrangement by Andy on the squeezebox and sounds so much better sung by a bloke!!! keep it up guys!!! Linda

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 11:50 AM

Any likihood of you boys and girls putting in an appearance at the RBRB fund raiser on the 13th March, you would be more than welcome either individually or as a gang

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Oaklet
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 03:20 PM

On behalf of the band, I extend thanks to you, Linda Kelly for sharing your thoughts upon hearing the CD, on a thread read by literally tens of people. I know that Ossonflags is a bit shy when it comes to receiving the plaudits of others, DeanMeister is still a bit too full to speak and the accordionist doesn't bother with this electrical nonesense.

Your song is stunning. Ossonflags is a bloke? Since when?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 05 Feb 04 - 05:13 PM

since early yesterday evening -well he is either a bloke or it's a trick of the light.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 04:36 AM

Whaddaya mean (Pete?) Linda? Cheeky bugger.

Actually it was McGarry wot played that bit.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:08 AM

sorry mate it was perfectly innocent- I was not amazed that it was youjust enquiring whether it was!I am well aware that it falls within your ocnsiderable talents- you were splendid!

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:08 AM

Linda, I thank you again for giving me that song and I am delighted to hear you think me and Andy did it justice.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:14 AM

O .............. I nearly forgot. Punch the Horse is playing at the "Hope and Anchor", South Ferriby, this Saturday.

The line up will be Andy, Antoine and Oakley.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Concerned of Huddersfield
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:22 AM

Oi Ossen .......... you getting yourself to Raggys do in march

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 05:32 AM

I am really sorry to miss the Ragged Tashed Philanthropissed do.

We shall be playing at the "Durty Nellies" that night.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 07:04 AM

Forgiven, Linda. x You can be my friend!

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 07:09 AM

Oh, and good luck tomorrow night, fellas. Do give Bob Lowry my regards, won't you?

Btw, current shortlist for name of new band (Fizzy Gravy as Dave named us temporarily) includes the following so far:-

The Jack Daniels Quintet
The Jack Daniels Experience
The Midnight Cowboys
and......

The Bill Shatners (thought you'd like that one!)

The things we do for a laugh....
Cheers, Pete.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: harpmaker
Date: 06 Feb 04 - 02:27 PM

'Tis indeed a good cd, the talent for music is endless in this part of the world! Personally I like mick's voice when he sings softley-it comes over realy well on the cd. Well done to all concearned!!

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 09 Feb 04 - 05:39 AM

Cheers, John.

What news of South Ferriby?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 09 Feb 04 - 06:22 AM

When last heard of, South Ferriby was being gradually eroded by efforts of the River Humber and slowly being transported to Holland in an early and valiant bid to truly be at the heart of the European Economic Union. Further details of this bold decision will follow when time allows

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Oaklet
Date: 09 Feb 04 - 06:40 AM

South Ferriby has just achieved its second consecutive black leather hangglider award from the English Tourism Board for having absolutely no facilities for visitors whatsoever.

We are all very proud and have set fire to several cars and and a sausage delivery vehicle in celebration.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 09 Feb 04 - 08:50 AM

I saw a seal in South Ferriby last Friday. Honest, takes some believing. I wonder what it had been feeding on but wouldn't take the offer of a pint of the black stuff from mer. CT

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Feb 04 - 09:53 AM

Dull, dull, dull. De - trace.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 10 Feb 04 - 05:50 AM

It is a little know fact that seals would sell there soul for a whelk.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Ayatollah
Date: 10 Feb 04 - 06:58 AM

CT's eyesight is defective due to alchol starvation. I was taking a purifying dip.

                   A. Jay'bee.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 10 Feb 04 - 07:01 AM

If taking a dip in the North Sea is purifying for you, all I can surmise is that you must be really manky to start off with, perhaps it was a typo and you meant putrifying








Sorry ...................... Raggytash

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 03:55 AM

There is little wonder that Ayatollah walks with a lisp and his vibrato is so good if he indulges in taking the odd dip from the sandy banks in South Ferriby. CT

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Oaklet
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 04:32 AM

Last night he vibrated so heavily that his eyes and teeth popped out.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 04:40 AM

That was the Oakley that was CT

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Concerned of Huddersfield
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 04:53 AM

Could it also account for his interesting skin conditions

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Oaklet
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 05:20 AM

Look - I've had enough of this. It started off as drivel which is fine, now it has descended into utter piffle. If you have something interesting to say about music in all its forms, particularly the depressing9 track 9 - Abbeyfeale on the album "Changing Your Demeanour9", please gush forth. If you want to dicsuss skin conditions, shellfish or any other nonesense. Just shut up. I have had enough of this and I am completely beside myself with agahstness again.

A musical question, if that's ok with you. Have you any tips for emtpying a 'cello which is completely stuffed with hardened pink blancmange? It is a serious question. And if you are wondering, it happened at one of my restrained and genteel musical house parties last week.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,KJ
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 05:52 AM

Try stuffing Welks inside the Cello Dave. You will be amazed at the capacity of the wee beasties to digest most substances known to man CT

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST,Concerned of Huddersfield
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 05:56 AM

Oaktwig, Crab Apple whatever your name is ......... you completely miss my point, if you actually play the dots and lessions on Ayatollah's skin the music there descibed is wonderfully evocative of Bedouin camps at night, the smells...... sweat, camel shit, hashish, the sounds of the deserts, the rustling of the sands, the cry of the scarab beetle as it perishes under the onslaught of a scorpion, the farting of the old men, the sighs of the women folk as they contemplate the next days washing ......... John Vaughan Williams eat your heart out

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: ossonflags
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 11:41 AM

Did you know that it is common practice to make plaster casts of camel shit, paint it camel shit colour and turn them into land mines?

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 11:59 AM

Didn't know camels could paint, bet they get the hump.

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 11:14 PM

heloo, i reckon tyhat tune called "Abbie Fail" , is the bloody most depressing and boring tune i eber heard in my life,=
they put it on that CAra CD, now is bloddy on the pinch the horse cd, , is boring and rubbishh, [and make you want to jill yourself!

i domnt know whgo wrote it, but he must be a right misberale basterd!
[i bet it was mandolin malcom]
most miserabluele tune i eber heatrd in my lofe.john

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 11:21 PM

ps=big load of shit.john

Subject: RE: Punch the Horse Feb Fred
From: Sweetfia
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 05:31 AM

Carlm down John, it's just a tune!