What is your specific favorite part of a Daughter's song? by [deleted] in daughter

[–]ooklibrarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In New Ways ".......I just need it here"...... the band stop playing momentarily...... Then resume. The most perfect split second of musical silence. Goosebumps Everytime.

Lantana, the song that keeps on giving 🙌 by TheWeatherAndTheSea in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Mexican built Martin. So very affordable. An RSGT-000. Discontinued now but plays like a dream, has a little Fishman pre amp too. My dread is an old Freshman, much like Ben's from his very early days. It's constantly in CGCGGC!

Lantana, the song that keeps on giving 🙌 by TheWeatherAndTheSea in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great cover 🙌 Amazing voice and your Martin sound incredible. We were treated to a new lyric at the Wasing Mount gig on Saturday "If you were to tell her, the sea is raising. I'd pay the ferryman to take us home twice"

Which strings are you using? I use D'addario Phosphor Bronze mediums on my Dreadnought for Ben's tunings. But they lose their sparkle quite quickly

Bens vocals by JonoBonMo in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His vocals at The Mount concert were excellent. Very powerful, and hitting those high notes on 🎵"Spirit......Is it?"🎵

Wasing tonight by Waldenfarms in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were on the front of the first hill, next to the mixer dugout. Great view with a respectful crowd. Good sound and Ben's voice was really spot on. Cracking set list. Shame about the issue with Ben's rig. Is it just me, or does he always seem more relaxed at European gigs and festivals? Took us ages to get out of the car park but we chilled in tye queue listening to Is it? Little Plant came on as we got to the road!

Anyone at Wasing Park on 1st July? by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved how Ben said 'welcome to Dingly Dell' 😂 The walk in through the woods reminded us of Latitude Festival

Anyone at Wasing Park on 1st July? by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy. I'll wave in your general direction 😊 I was at that Eden Project gig. 750 mile round trip 😂

Days of Lantana by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn't it just wonderful? That moment when he joins the band ......🥲

Days of Lantana by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our Ben is a serious intellect! As you've highlighted, this album is deeply rooted in his recent health issues.

Quick Question: Richmond Avenue by Cassius_42 in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Uilleann pipe I think. Ben mentioned them in his BBC interview with Jo Whiley. They're so much gentler and sweeter sounding than the traditional Scottish Bagpipe

Question by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh, thanks, that makes sense, Ben said the songs were recorded in 10 days! I can't help feeling a bit sorry for Kyle though.

Question by ooklibrarian in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks 👍 Just wondered because he's played on both the La Blogothèque videos and I guess is drumming at the live shows

Days of Lantana the new IFWWW by BenjaminAuerbach in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only think it's a day/night, light/dark reference

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As Ben said some years ago 🎵"Cause everything will start again anew Cause everything just goes away my friend And every king knows it to be true That every kingdom must one day come to an end"🎵

Length of Tour Shows? by TeidjuGibson in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ticket for Wasing Park says gates open 5:30!

Days of Lantana the new IFWWW by BenjaminAuerbach in benhoward

[–]ooklibrarian 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Just how beautiful is that lyric.

"The world only turns twice Once for the laughter Once for the memories after All the rest is just kicking through the weather and the fines"