Alasdair Clayre

Subject: Alasdair Clayre
From: DonMeixner
Date: 12 Jun 21 - 01:21 PM

I have become intrigued of A Gentle Easy Flowing River as performed by Gordon Bok. Playing against his Cello like instrument it has an other worldly sound in the melody. But I was quite taken by the lyric which lead me to the author, Alasdair Clayre. A pretty interesting lyricist. I find mostly short songs in the style of someone who just missed The Music Hall. And not unlike Flanders and Swan in some ways.

Youtube has a recording of his album Adam and The Beasts which starts with Easy Flowing River. (Who is the woman singing on those recordings?) Now I have two different melodies moving in my head for the same song, both pretty good. Is there more to discover? I have learned who was quite erudite and tried many pursuits. And also that he died way to young.

Don

Subject: RE: Alasdair Clayre
From: GUEST,#
Date: 12 Jun 21 - 01:40 PM

Here's a link to the album, Don.

Alasdair Clayre - Adam & The Beasts (1976) (Full Album)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQ454i9mqg

Subject: RE: Alasdair Clayre
From: DonMeixner
Date: 12 Jun 21 - 01:45 PM

Thank you.

D

Subject: RE: Alasdair Clayre
From: Richard Mellish
Date: 13 Jun 21 - 03:51 AM

See also this older thread.