Songwriters' Circle on BBC4

Posted by: DenisA on 10 October 2010



Songwriters' Circle on BBC4

Filmed at London's intimate Bush Hall before a small audience, a series of 4 concerts has already commenced. I have seen the first 2 and they are fabulous and the following shows should be equally rewarding. This is what Series link was made for, especially when music shows are this good.

The lineup was/is...

Programme 1: Richard Thompson, Suzanne Vega and Loudon Wainwright III (See iPlayer for details) Note: 19 days remaining

Programme 2: Justin Currie, Chris Difford and Boo Hewerdine (See iPlayer for details)

Programme 3: Joe Ely, John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett - BBC4 October 15th, 2010 at 10:00pm

Programme 4: David Gray, KT Tunstall, Ray LaMontagne - BBC 4 October 22nd, 2010 at 10:30pm
Posted on: 10 October 2010 by u5227470736789524
Alas, iPlayer not available here.

Essentially saw Programme 3 live in a medium-sized theatre several years ago, as it was Joe, John, Lyle and also Guy Clark. If your programme is anything like that show, highly recommended.

Jeff A
Posted on: 10 October 2010 by ewemon
Missed the first one Denis saw the second which I turned off but the 3rd is the one for me so thanks for the heads up.
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by manicatel
Saw the 2nd one, I always like Squeeze & Boo. From the tv show, I was suprised at how much I liked Justin Curries performance. His voice & emotion came over really well.
Might have to take another listen to the Del Amitri stuff,which is not something I thought I'd find myself saying!
Matt.
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by james n
Hi Dennis,

I caught this on Friday night and then watched it again on iPlayer to get the song titles (and buy some CD's). I thought the combination of all 3 was superb. I found some Boo Hewerdine live on Spotify and ordered this one.



James
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by DenisA
quote:
Originally posted by james n:
Hi Dennis,

I caught this on Friday night and then watched it again on iPlayer to get the song titles (and buy some CD's). I thought the combination of all 3 was superb. I found some Boo Hewerdine live on Spotify and ordered this one.

James

James,

I had never heard of Boo before Friday night and enjoyed his own compositions. I will investigate Chris Difford's work also, especially as his collaboarations with Boo were very good.

I bought this...



DeNis Winker
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by DenisA
quote:
Originally posted by manicatel:
Saw the 2nd one, I always like Squeeze & Boo. From the tv show, I was suprised at how much I liked Justin Curries performance. His voice & emotion came over really well.
Might have to take another listen to the Del Amitri stuff,which is not something I thought I'd find myself saying!
Matt.

Matt,

I liked Justin Currie as well. He certainly touched a nerve with Chris Difford when one of his songs brought tears to his eyes. Another artist to follow up for me also.

BTW - Jeff Anderson has been the only poster I remember playing Justin's work on here. If there are others I'll go to Specsavers Razz

Denis
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by BigH47
Programme 2 is repeated on Wednesday 02:00 BBC4.

We enjoyed Programme 1.
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by james n
Appologies DeNis Smile

Now if some enterprising soul would release a CD of the sessions (or a 24/96 version Big Grin) then that would be great.

James
Posted on: 25 October 2010 by BigH47
Just watched episode 4 , gee what a boring man David Gray is, quite liked the other 2.
Enjoyed 3 more than I thought I would. Still 1 was best for me not a surprise to anyone who knows me
Posted on: 26 October 2010 by Guido Fawkes
Not my cup of Horlicks
- Suzanne Vega and RT excepted

OMG an evening with James Taylor, the mere thought makes me ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz