Listening to Bryan Ferry on Radio Paradise

smackiepipe wrote:

Ha! I was reading your

comment right when he sang it. Perfect translation.

LOL! Too funny! ...FOOFALAH forever!

Posted 1 year ago by joejennings [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan - never have been. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry (a pretentious art school type who took the twist I liked out of the first two albums and replaced it with unending garbling of lyrics and flagrantly overwrought Hallmark-moment dance rock.) Ferry drives me up the wall like nails on a blackboard. Or rather, he represents a rock version of the movie 'Titanic', noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister junk. His rendition of 'Take me to the River' qualifies as a WMD as far as I am concerned. He's lucky Al Green is a Pastor and won't consider retribution for destroying a great song. - Riff

Pretentious art school type? Are you aware that many musicians spent time in art school?

The nature of art school and art in general is to push the creative envelope and the art form as much as possible (while learning about painting, drawing, color etc). Those artists take that same approach to music. Exhibit A: 3 of the 4 Talking Heads who met at Rhode Island School of Design.

As far as pretentious, every school has got its pretentious students. From what I have read, Ferry had a big hand in the creative excellence and "twist" of the first two records. And he was THE songwriter in the band. The subsequent albums reflect a return to his roots: a love of crooners, R&B, more traditional songwriting.

Posted 3 years ago by phlattop [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

... noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister ...

Precisely the qualities I look for in (Mr. Ferry's current guise as) a lounge singer! Perfect for a smoky, three-drinks-down, 1am wind down - or a good pity wallow in the aftermath of a breakup.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy [ Reply ]

Excelsior wrote:

A foofalah?

Ha! I was reading your

comment right when he sang it. Perfect translation.

Posted 14 years ago by smackiepipe [ Reply ]

In the album pic he looks like he might be puking. I might be soon as well.

Posted 14 years ago by vit [ Reply ]

Beautiful and layered. Love it.

Posted 14 years ago by bifcake [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry.

His rendition of 'Take me to the River' is a great song. - Riff

I took the liberty of editing your post. Sometimes a little parsing is good because it weeds out the unnecessary verbiage that is clouding your true meaning.

-PJB

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan - never have been. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry (a pretentious art school type who took the twist I liked out of the first two albums and replaced it with unending garbling of lyrics and flagrantly overwrought Hallmark-moment dance rock.) Ferry drives me up the wall like nails on a blackboard. Or rather, he represents a rock version of the movie 'Titanic', noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister junk. His rendition of 'Take me to the River' qualifies as a WMD as far as I am concerned. He's lucky Al Green is a Pastor and won't consider retribution for destroying a great song. - Riff

He may indeed be a pretentious art school type with an unending garbling of lyrics and produce flagrantly overwrought hallmark-moment dance rock, but you gotta admit, he does it rather well!

As far as I'm concerned he's made that corner of music's rich tapestry his own and I love it!

Posted 15 years ago by oilydwarf [ Reply ]

Lots of Eno in this! Wonderful song!!

Posted 15 years ago by crisssi [ Reply ]

This song has a creepy, ethereal quality to it that I adore.

Posted 16 years ago by Kittee [ Reply ]

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior [ Reply ]

And you're right. Even in "Do the Strand", by far the best bit is when he stops singing.

Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan - never have been. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry (a pretentious art school type who took the twist I liked out of the first two albums and replaced it with unending garbling of lyrics and flagrantly overwrought Hallmark-moment dance rock.) Ferry drives me up the wall like nails on a blackboard. Or rather, he represents a rock version of the movie 'Titanic', noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister junk. His rendition of 'Take me to the River' qualifies as a WMD as far as I am concerned. He's lucky Al Green is a Pastor and won't consider retribution for destroying a great song. - Riff

Y'know, you shouldn't sugarcoat it. You should tell us how you really feel. BTW, it would seem some musicians you admire (Manzanera, Eno, and MacKay) would disagree with your assessment of Ferry's skills. As would I.

Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard [ Reply ]

riffster wrote:

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan - never have been. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry (a pretentious art school type who took the twist I liked out of the first two albums and replaced it with unending garbling of lyrics and flagrantly overwrought Hallmark-moment dance rock.) Ferry drives me up the wall like nails on a blackboard. Or rather, he represents a rock version of the movie 'Titanic', noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister junk. His rendition of 'Take me to the River' qualifies as a WMD as far as I am concerned. He's lucky Al Green is a Pastor and won't consider retribution for destroying a great song. - Riff

in total accord.. In fact I have to put on "Do the Strand" right now just to erase this and restore a semblance of dignity to the man.

Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit [ Reply ]

A foofalah?

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior [ Reply ]

I'm not a Bryan Ferry fan - never have been. For me, Roxy Music was one genius (Eno), one pretty darn good guitarist (Phil Manzanera), Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson (good musicians) and Mr. Ferry (a pretentious art school type who took the twist I liked out of the first two albums and replaced it with unending garbling of lyrics and flagrantly overwrought Hallmark-moment dance rock.) Ferry drives me up the wall like nails on a blackboard. Or rather, he represents a rock version of the movie 'Titanic', noodling schamncy-romancy schlockmeister junk. His rendition of 'Take me to the River' qualifies as a WMD as far as I am concerned. He's lucky Al Green is a Pastor and won't consider retribution for destroying a great song. - Riff

Posted 16 years ago by riffster [ Reply ]

Always grand to hear the so-cool Mr. Ferry!

Posted 16 years ago by nigelr [ Reply ]

he did a bossa nova album that's pretty cool.

Posted 17 years ago by aaehr [ Reply ]

I luh this. It's luhly. Ery ery luhly.

Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz [ Reply ]

Love his voice, love the guitar fills on this....

Posted 17 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

Odyzzeuz wrote:

OK, after a while it bugs me that he keeps saying ''a fool for luh.'' Listen to it like that and I guarantee it will start irritating you. There's a ''V'' at the end of that word, Bryan. Look it up.

I think you have to be V-deaf! There is no wrong with Bryan's LUV I'll tell you ;-) Did you know that he'll release an album with Dylan covers on 5th of March? He's going on tour 1 March. With him on the record are Leo Abrahams, Guy Pratt, Chris Spedding, Paul Carrack, Zev Katz, Andy Newmark, Colin Good, Warren Ellis and Eno on one song. And oh my God how excited I am when thinking of the new Roxy Music studio album in the fall!!! Also with some Eno...

Posted 17 years ago by Karlo8 [ Reply ]

May I just say for the record that Bryan Ferry was one of the highlights of eightie's pop. That dreamy, half there, half not slippery voice, great songs, great arrangements, great instrumentation. Slave to Love, Don't Stop the Dance, More than This, etc. There was a lot that he did that I don't care for, but the stuff that works just holds up so well.

Posted 18 years ago by StevenQ [ Reply ]

I was in a record store the other day. Someone brought up Roxy Music, and a guy who worked there said "*sigh* I've had to share every woman I know with Bryan Ferry." He's so handsome still!

Posted 18 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

sorry, just don't like any Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry since Brian Eno left RM. there's a thought, what about "Do the Strand?"

There's loads of old Roxy on the LRC: Out Of The Blue, Every Dream Home A Nightmare

Posted 18 years ago by lunar1963 [ Reply ]

gid wrote:

who is on guitar?

The liner notes say Chris Spedding, Martin Wheatley, Pete Glenister, and Mick Green. Lead's probably Spedding. Not a Knopfler in sight...or sound.

Posted 18 years ago by WonderLizard [ Reply ]

sorry, just don't like any Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry since Brian Eno left RM. there's a thought, what about "Do the Strand?"

Posted 18 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit [ Reply ]

kerr wrote:

OK, I was intrigued and found this which seems to suggest it wasn't Dave Stewart.

Yep, you're right, not Dave Stewart but Chris Spedding.... he's the ONE rumored to have played on the Sex Pistols' NMTB and he's great!

Posted 18 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

guitar_man_101 wrote:

You read my mind! Very similar voice to Knopfler and his almost lazy, yet ellagent style of singing.

You are aware that Bryan Ferry has been in the Music Biz since the early 70s? So... Chicken and egg....

Posted 18 years ago by lunar1963 [ Reply ]

element1 wrote:

draws much on mark knopfler, no?

You read my mind! Very similar voice to Knopfler and his almost lazy, yet ellagent style of singing.

Posted 18 years ago by guitar_man_101 [ Reply ]

Sniff.. Reminds me when I was somewhat younger and in love: Late night dancing - very close ..

Posted 18 years ago by slott [ Reply ]

You just have to respect a man who fell for a Texas Lady!!

Posted 18 years ago by Keith_Eel [ Reply ]

Mari wrote:

...Fool For Love personified!...Franticly Romantic...

...

Mari, you've got good taste in music!

Posted 18 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

dadofsammy wrote:

Theres's a strange majesty to this that I like...despite the fact that BF's "persona" doesn't really do much for me.

What is his persona?

Posted 18 years ago by kult [ Reply ]

draws much on mark knopfler, no?

Posted 18 years ago by element1 [ Reply ]

I really haven't followed Ferry much since the early 90s, so it was nice to hear something relatively new (2002). This comes close to some of his vintage stuff, though it doesn't quite reach the hights of More Than This or Slave to Love (my all time fave--from Streetlife). But yeah, the guitar work is tasty.

Posted 18 years ago by radjog [ Reply ]

Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania [ Reply ]

One of my faves on his newest. Reminds me of his other romantic-angst tunes from yesteryear.

Posted 18 years ago by JohnnySockhead [ Reply ]

Another Ferry Wank Fest...

Posted 18 years ago by brickdog [ Reply ]

Theres's a strange majesty to this that I like...despite the fact that BF's "persona" doesn't really do much for me.

Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy [ Reply ]

have good, get give babyarm

Posted 18 years ago by Glockman45 [ Reply ]

OK, I was intrigued and found this which seems to suggest it wasn't Dave Stewart. Helchat wrote:

Okay, I'll give another hint: he was "rumored" to have played with the Sex Pistols on the NMTB album .... did you guess yet?

Posted 19 years ago by kerr [ Reply ]

OK, after a while it bugs me that he keeps saying ''a fool for luh.'' Listen to it like that and I guarantee it will start irritating you. There's a ''V'' at the end of that word, Bryan. Look it up.

Posted 19 years ago by Odyzzeuz [ Reply ]

Helchat wrote:

Okay, I'll give another hint: he was "rumored" to have played with the Sex Pistols on the NMTB album .... did you guess yet?

I'm going to take a stab, and say Dave Stewart?

Posted 19 years ago by MickMan [ Reply ]

Okay, I'll give another hint: he was "rumored" to have played with the Sex Pistols on the NMTB album .... did you guess yet?

Posted 19 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

I AM a big BF fan, but i bet there are those out there who can guess who's on the guitar that don't even care much for BF

Posted 19 years ago by Helchat [ Reply ]

Not a big BF fan, but this one is veeeeeeery cool!

Posted 19 years ago by heeb [ Reply ]

Shesdifferent wrote:

Love this solo Brian Ferry.....but I am done being a fool for love! Love Stinks!

Now you're mixing your Geils with your Ferry...you could very well end up on the Rox if you do that... Bryan is most excellent, btw

Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie [ Reply ]

Love this solo Brian Ferry.....but I am done being a fool for love! Love Stinks!

Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent [ Reply ]

A fool for love... And love is blind

Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes [ Reply ]

The man ooozes style ... in a tight-ass old-English way. Love it.

Posted 19 years ago by PJay [ Reply ]

who is on guitar?

Posted 19 years ago by gid [ Reply ]

8)

Posted 19 years ago by R_P [ Reply ]

Soothing. Goood. Fine. Makes me calm down. :nodhead: :flamed.gif: :sunny.gif: :goodvibes.gif:

Posted 20 years ago by Tux [ Reply ]

Ahhhyessssublime

Posted 20 years ago by fuh2 [ Reply ]

Ferry solo will never compare to Ferry with Roxy. I like the feel of this piece, though. Nothing comes close to "Avalon" IMHO.

Posted 20 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

dpjag wrote:

Uh, go back and listen to "For Your Pleasure." Anything with both Bryan Ferry and Eno goes places Mick and the boys never thought of.

Okay kiddies. Stop fighting now. There is room in the musical universe for both...am as big a Stones fan as I am a Roxy/Ferry/Eno fan. It's all good, baby. Just different... even Jerry Hall likes them both heh heh.

Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains [ Reply ]

shevek wrote:

There's more music in ONE song by the Rolling Stones than in ALL the albums of Brian Ferry & Roxy Music together.

Uh, go back and listen to "For Your Pleasure." Anything with both Bryan Ferry and Eno goes places Mick and the boys never thought of.

Posted 20 years ago by dpjag [ Reply ]

One of the finest pieces by Ferry

Posted 20 years ago by frankydee [ Reply ]

shevek wrote:

There's more music in ONE song by the Rolling Stones than in ALL the albums of Brian Ferry & Roxy Music together.

Okay, so I take um, Emotional Rescue, (off of Emotional Rescue)and lay it out on the counter on plenty of newspaper, freshly honed fish knife in hand. Where is all that music? Is it behind that line about the "Fine Arab Chaaaagchaaa"? Because I always thought that line was kind of phoning it in.

Posted 20 years ago by Businessgypsy [ Reply ]

Prog Rock meets Lounge. Croon on, Brian...

Posted 20 years ago by brighthue [ Reply ]

How fitting for my mood today....

Posted 20 years ago by stevo_b [ Reply ]

There\'s more music in ONE song by the Rolling Stones than in ALL the albums of Brian Ferry & Roxy Music together.

Posted 21 years ago by shevek [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Heathen954: Timeless voice of Mr. Ferry. What a class guy. Beautiful tune. Added to my wish list.

Timeless? Not sure, but always nearby: just pinch a little skin on the front of your neck and shake it while you talk and you'll sound just like him!

Posted 21 years ago by ksb [ Reply ]

Timeless voice of Mr. Ferry. What a class guy. Beautiful tune. Added to my wish list.

Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954 [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Mack: What is large, sometimes white, and if it falls outa tree on yer head it'll kill yer?

My car, after I wash it. So that's where it's hiding! Come down from there, you coward!

Posted 21 years ago by ludwig7 [ Reply ]

Second time I\'ve heard this on RP. First was already too much. No offense, but this is whiny, boring crud.

Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv [ Reply ]

Another fines song by Mr. Ferry. I\'ll never tire of him.

Posted 21 years ago by Coppertop [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Mack: What is large, sometimes white, and if it falls outa tree on yer head it'll kill yer?

An elephant?

Posted 21 years ago by iamlfb [ Reply ]

Sometimes his choice of material, cover tunes in particular, leaves me scratching my head. But this is a beautiful blend of vocal, production, and lyric.

Posted 21 years ago by Wallyman [ Reply ]

feh

Posted 21 years ago by Elemental [ Reply ]

I saw Bryan Ferry live last night in Hollywood. Most Excellent. His band was great, especially Sistah Sarah Brown on B.Vox. She is a fox.

Posted 21 years ago by tdawg [ Reply ]

Posted 21 years ago by karen [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by Mack: What is large, sometimes white, and if it falls outa tree on yer head it'll kill yer?

an albino coconut?

Posted 22 years ago by Leslie [ Reply ]

What is large, sometimes white, and if it falls outa tree on yer head it\'ll kill yer? A Ferry ;)

Posted 22 years ago by Mack [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by tombeaux: Stop the madness! No more Ferry -- and can we retire the Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd tunes as well!

Amazing that you could put these three in the same category at all, unless it's just a category of your personal dislikes. In which case I agree with you on two out of three - I think Bryan is godlike! Innovative like Byrne or Bowie. Three very different sounds, three eclectic and awesome artists.

Posted 22 years ago by noladq [ Reply ]

One can never get enough Bryan Ferry. Great on record, better live. This new album is great.... play more!

Posted 22 years ago by oufason [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by kevinc: Never liked Ferry, but this is actually ok. Has his voice changed? I always recall that being what annoyed me most....but it's been 15 or 20 years too :P Kevin

It can also be, you got more used to weird singing. ;-) But, indeed now you mention it, he sings with less vibrato, more smoothly.

Posted 22 years ago by Johray63 [ Reply ]

Never liked Ferry, but this is actually ok. Has his voice changed? I always recall that being what annoyed me most....but it\'s been 15 or 20 years too :P Kevin

Posted 22 years ago by kevinc [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by loveslave: What a great tune, and beautiful guitar playing. Kinda corny lyrics though, don't you think?

The truth can sound corny.

Posted 22 years ago by Johray63 [ Reply ]

What a great tune, and beautiful guitar playing. Kinda corny lyrics though, don\'t you think?