Review: Alanabit fan club... roll up here...

Subject: Alanabit fan club... roll up here...
From: InOBU
Date: 29 Apr 02 - 03:28 PM

Anyone who has not yet hear Alan Moorhouse, our very own Mudcat Alanabit... run off to find "A Small Voice Crying", As I write this I am listening to "Men of Steel"... a new clasic. It is a real listening album, great lyrics, great immagery, it is rare to hear really new stuff, and this in deed new stuff, Great stuff, Alan,
Cheers
Larry

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From: Morticia
Date: 29 Apr 02 - 05:25 PM

Couldn't agree more.....just listening to it for the second time.....some powerful songs and images in there and some very funny ones too, Jack the Stripper had me in fits....well done that man, from a new 'fan'.

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From: Llanfair
Date: 29 Apr 02 - 05:46 PM

I second "third?" that. The music is great and the songs SO original.

Well done that man!!!

Cheers, Bron.

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From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 29 Apr 02 - 06:10 PM

Yes indeed. Here's what I wrote to Alan in a PM:

Very impressed by "Johnny Petto" - as I mentioned in the thread on the Mudcat, that fiddle by Klaus der Geiger is a knock out, but I really liked the way you held it out until the first verse was over, and by the way you were able to sustain the whole song through eight long verses, and they didn't any of them seem redundant.

And in complete contrast "Men of Steel", with that spare accompaniment, and holding it off for two verses. Very powerful, with the echo and all.

And the others. "I used to have a name" I'd heard already from your site. But I was pleased you'd chosen "Small Voice Crying" for the title track, giving it a second meaning in the process.

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From: harpmaker
Date: 29 Apr 02 - 08:43 PM

We have been listening to Alan's CD for two weeks now. A lot of thought and arranging has obviously gone into its production. Very clear recording. The track "Jack the stripper" is, quite honestley, hilerious!! Its very nice to hear original stuff! The track, New Patriot, however, was a bit on the heavy side for me, but hey! Iam a harp man, appreciating softer tones!! The male/female harmonies work very well (something I hope you will include In future recordings Alan) The drumming also stood out. On the whole, Its an exelent disc that sits quite happily on my top shelf. John.

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From: khandu
Date: 30 Apr 02 - 12:16 AM

Mark me down as one! I thoroughly enjoyed the CD. I have recommended his music to many of my friends. Those who have listened were quite impressed.

People like Alan give Mudcat a good name!

khandu

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From: Jeanie
Date: 30 Apr 02 - 08:15 AM

Add me to the list of fans ! You can listen to extracts of the CD, and read information about Alan and a link to Klaus der Geiger on www.alan.free-pop.com

Excellent stuff !!

- jeanie