tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post3432096071569827951..comments2024-03-10T00:00:31.355+00:00Comments on BRIAN SIBLEY : his blog: FLANDERS-AND-SWANN-UPPINGBrian Sibleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-11179310326540011432012-06-02T17:07:32.654+01:002012-06-02T17:07:32.654+01:00I just found your blog and post on Flanders & ...I just found your blog and post on Flanders & Swann. I love them, too! I was introduced to the duo by hearing "Ill Wind" on classical radio stations. I'm a French horn player and so of course I love this clever adaptation of Mozart. I finally decided I wanted a copy for myself rather than waiting to see if I would hear it on the radio. I bought a CD and became enchanted with more of the songs and the banter. I have written my own blog post about Flanders & Swann, if you'd like to take a look: http://lifeinflow.blogspot.com/2011/08/flanders-swann.html?showComment=1330587252203#c5917076707079772821Becky Leffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601160747887596384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-18563228359661907572012-03-01T07:33:41.446+00:002012-03-01T07:33:41.446+00:00Great post. I love Flanders & Swann. http://ca...Great post. I love Flanders & Swann. http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/flanders-swann.htmlCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-32539874480414073662008-03-25T00:10:00.000+00:002008-03-25T00:10:00.000+00:00SEBASTIAN - The music in the BBC's 'The Lord of th...SEBASTIAN - The music in the BBC's 'The Lord of the Rings' was composed by Stephen Oliver. However, I do know - and like - the settings by Donald Swann. I first heard them when an LP was released with the songs sung by William Elvin accompanied by Swann.<BR/><BR/>The last time that Swan's book of musical settings was republished (a few years back now) it contained a CD of that LP, but recordings of the Swann-songs no longer seem to be available. You should ask HarperCollins to re-release the CD.Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-47939299924994735242008-03-24T13:59:00.000+00:002008-03-24T13:59:00.000+00:00Hello,I'm a musician, and find myself haunted by t...Hello,<BR/><BR/>I'm a musician, and find myself haunted by the wonderful songs on your adaptation of LOTR for the BBC. <BR/><BR/>Did you use the Tolkien/Swann melodies? I'm looking to locate recordings of these songs, and have been surprised not to be able to find a complete CD of the Tolkien/Swann collaborations anywhere. <BR/><BR/>I'd imagine there'd be a substantial market for such a recording, especially if it gathered together the various versions from different sources: the BBC radio play, concert performances by Swann & co, etc.<BR/><BR/>Any info would be great,<BR/><BR/>regards,<BR/><BR/>Sebastian PalmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-24633813694428310092008-02-23T13:55:00.000+00:002008-02-23T13:55:00.000+00:00DIVA - My (Your/Our) pleasure! :-)DIVA - My (Your/Our) pleasure! :-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-23442542422689671842008-02-23T13:44:00.000+00:002008-02-23T13:44:00.000+00:00Phil - it's interesting that you say that the styl...Phil - it's interesting that you say that the style has become contemporary....<BR/><BR/>One of the things that I kept thinking, as I sat at the NFT next to a Brian Sibley who was gasping for breath from laughing so much, was that I could easily see Flanders and Swann performing in a tiny venue at the back of the Pleasance at the Edinburgh Fringe. There was so much material that was very much 'today' such as moans about finding somewhere to park and yellow line restrictions, dieting and the varied types of diet to be had and even digs at themselves and each other. I know that if permission was ever given for a similar show to 'Rejoyce' there would be long queues for tickets and not all the people would be there to reminisce. My memories are vague and limited - although I was very surprised at how many songs had been lurking in the back of my mind. The Gasman, Honeysuckle and Bindweed, Mud (obviously) and more.... maybe I had seen more of them than I at first thought I had or was it just memories of Children's Favourites on Saturday mornings?<BR/><BR/>Whatever, it was a superb evening of fun, laughter and convivial company. Thanks Brian!Diva of Deceptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674271381902557731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-49469057274657190592008-02-22T10:41:00.000+00:002008-02-22T10:41:00.000+00:00ANON (Shelia)- Lucky you to have seen them in, as ...ANON (Shelia)- Lucky you to have seen them in, as it were, the flesh... <BR/><BR/>'Madeira M'Dear'... Ah, yes, such brilliant lyrics: "She lowered her standards by raising her glass, Her courage, her eyes and his hopes..."<BR/><BR/>PHIL - I've missed Armstrong and Miller (though have heard about them); fascinating that a performance style so much of its time and so much a hang-over from the days of revue and (before that) music hall should become so 'contemporary'.Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-65014906114984593932008-02-22T09:48:00.000+00:002008-02-22T09:48:00.000+00:00Did you see the recent Armstrong & Miller series o...Did you see the recent Armstrong & Miller series on BBC1? They did a series of sketches as two characters who were remarkably like Flanders & Swann. Except rather than using Flanders's clever wordplay and subtle double ententes, their songs always ended up being extremely bawdy.<BR/><BR/>A bizarre tribute, but a delightful one nonetheless!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216810702125906530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-29983616027268720662008-02-22T09:21:00.000+00:002008-02-22T09:21:00.000+00:00This brings back some good memories: my (older) si...This brings back some good memories: my (older) sister and I were taken to the Haymarket Theatre by my parents to celebrate her successful O Level results. They had already seen "At the Drop of a Hat" and thought we were both old enough for "Another" - we both enjoyed every minute. A family favourite was "Madeira M'Dear". I still think the lyrics are brilliant.<BR/>Sheila <BR/>(Known as Moany in Emborios)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-45382114643008458712008-02-22T08:19:00.000+00:002008-02-22T08:19:00.000+00:00BOLL - Yes, Noel Coward was clearly an influence b...BOLL - Yes, Noel Coward was clearly an influence but - despite being public school/university men - I always think of F&S as being rather more in tune with the prolitareate!<BR/><BR/>Interesting that they both attended Westminster School where another humorous rhymester, A A Milne, was educated... <BR/><BR/>LisaH - So glad to have jogged your memory!! ;-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-90884248109306580932008-02-22T07:54:00.000+00:002008-02-22T07:54:00.000+00:00Lovely, interesting blog Brian - I can just about ...Lovely, interesting blog Brian - I can just about remember them!SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-36427572146951599442008-02-22T06:55:00.000+00:002008-02-22T06:55:00.000+00:00I too grew up with those songs and although I neve...I too grew up with those songs and although I never knew what the artists looked like or even understood the lyrics,I can still sing along with all the tunes ! My father, whose brand of humour was usually quite restrained, kept all their records and led me from them into the work of their forerunner Noel Coward and successor,Ronnie Barker.Few others come close.Boll Weavilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858122220880954456noreply@blogger.com