2019 Obit: UK Musician Scott Walker R.I.P.

Subject: Scott Walker R.I.P.
From: Johnny J
Date: 25 Mar 19 - 05:38 AM

Sad news that Scott Walker has passed away

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/25/scott-walker-experimental-pop-hero-dies-aged-76

Not a folkie as such but what a wonderful voice.

Subject: RE: Scott Walker R.I.P.
From: punkfolkrocker
Date: 25 Mar 19 - 10:50 AM

Never got round to listening to all his albums I wanted to,
or thought I ought to..
But on the few later CDs I do remember buying, there are oustanding tracks.

From my teens in the 1970s, I was aware he was a favourite and inspiration
for many of my favourite artists...

Subject: RE: Scott Walker R.I.P.
From: punkfolkrocker
Date: 25 Mar 19 - 11:46 AM

Ps.. Uneasy Lisening Music...

A word of caution if you decide to check out random tracks
and are unfamiliar with his later solo work...

There is no shame in reacting to it negatively.

It can be too pretentious, tedious, and unlistenable.

Even those of us who like him need to be in the right mood
to find the patience to sit through it...

If you can cope with Brecht songs, and such stylised theatrical delivery,
then that'll help...

Subject: RE: Scott Walker R.I.P.
From: fat B****rd
Date: 25 Mar 19 - 01:37 PM

Pfr is spot on IMO regarding the gentleman's later recordings. Having said that I've always liked "The Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore". RIP Mr. Engel