Philip Sayce (Page 5 of 6)

The bio must be out of date, he supported Purple last year, on their French tour. That's where the live tracks on the new CD were recorded.

Some of the songs can be heard on Philip's youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSryCTJB … ideo_title

I remember that Bospop 2007 show very well - one of the first airings of Slow Gin and a truly jaw opening moment.

Kenny

Thanks Phil its nice to read a review by someone who "gets it"That review is a nice intro  for those not familiar.Joe himself praised Philip in this forum a ways back.

I sympathise George and agree entirely with your comments as my ears haven't been the same since seeing Philip at the Borderline last year when he threw done the baffle in front of his speakers and made unbearable what was already very loud. I always take earplugs with me to gigs but don't always wear them as I find they cut out too much of the top end. They are a must for Philip's gigs, however.

Following my comment about the delay in the release of Ruby Electric one of my Bonabuddies lent me an advance copy - thanks *****.  Having 14 tracks and being referred to as volumes 1 and 2 I was expecting a double CD but at only 56 mins it fits onto one CD easily.

On a first listen my reaction was "Wow" and it hasn't changed on several subsequent listens. The studio recorded tracks have a definite "live" feel about them and the tracks recorded live at a show in France run into each other making the whole experience just like being there. The 8 minutes of Slipaway live is incredible. Philip really is fantastic live and shouldn't be missed if you have the chance - just don't forget the earplugs.    Yes, there are songs that have appeared on previous Sayce albums, but they are sufficiently different to make it worthwhile buying this CD. The addition of a piano has added another dimension to some of the tracks and there are other more subtle differences. I should perhaps point out that I'm biased on this score as I think everything Philip does is amazing.

There is a fantastic new song on this CD called 'King of New Mexico' which will absolutely knock your socks off and I would love to see this performed live. It's a real tour de force of drumming and immediately catches your attention. The track with Melissa Etheridge works well but I think Philip's voice is far superior.

Don't be put off by the fact that there appear to be duplicate tracks on this CD. I have several of Philip's CDs with tracks of the same title but that is (almost) where the similarity ends. In my opinion they are all worth having and listening to as the mood takes you.

Phil

I do agree Philip's volume is way too loud! Never been to a gig where the volume was at a bearable volume! So always earlpugs in indeed (as a biker I have good quality plugs and take them with me all the time)! Leaving the tent is no option with this beast on stage. He's like a magnet to me! This and BCC were the 2 best concerts of the day!

...your wish came true...and you made it just in time!!!!...lovely to see you! 

Another gem Pete.
Rick

Yes, Bibi. Here's the evidence. You can read all about it on the other thread.

Phil