DeVore Fidelity Record Review: The glorious music and art of Andy Hay. A real, personal connection.

John DeVore's ongoing series of music recommendations, record reviews, and musings for the DeVore Fidelity KZbin channel and the Vinyl Community. The creative spiritual intensity of Drummer/Artist Andy Hay, from his newest Spiritual Jazz masterpiece Children Of The Sun double album, and the clean, clear song-smithing of The Art Of Lost Songs., to the handprinted LP sleeves and personalized notes.
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[@TheFreemanuk]

John. thankyou so much, Im 1000% humbled by your words my friend beyond what i can speak. Emotional, yes x Can i ever thankyou enough, no x Quality human. Bless and much love x

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

The Man himself!

[@mattnickson]

Hi John. Thank you for your considered and sensitive review of Andy's music and his journey. I've had the pleasure of playing with him for over 30 years (on and off) and it's been an absolute pleasure to be invited to play on two albums with him. Very much looking forward to playing out with live with him and the band.

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

Very cool, I'd love to see you and Andy live sometime!

[@scottspinner1]

Great video John. A nice coffee or rum with that cigar would be perfect. Thanks for introducing me to Andy hay a great musician artist and person.

[@hamidrezahabibi8111]

This video was really magnificent. The music 🎶 and you dancing with your cat 🐈‍⬛

[@jkrsandiego]

I love this music and the creative concept of hand painted cover art. Just bought a copy of The Art Of Lost Songs. Thank you for sharing this artist with us.

[@TheFreemanuk]

Thankyou x

[@marklatkowski9327]

Many thanks for the introduction to the music of Andy Hay. I have ordered the album and look forward to following his music. Take good care.

[@TheFreemanuk]

Bless you x

[@thomasfi1275]

Always a great joy and pleasure to watch your videos!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Smoking it up here, boss!

[@tylerdenham632]

A video idea/request, would love a video on your turntable plinths, your engineering decisions, how to accommodate different arms. I'm DIY minded. I always enjoy your thoughts, cheers

[@hoselrocket2001]

So happy to hear progress is being made on the Komuro's!

[@petekutheis3822]

78 USD + shipping-- I didn't look but if royal post is used it sits weeks at export and import. He doesn't seem to make his stuff available tidal etc, but is one of many to sell download of his complete discography 45 GBP.

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

From what I can tell Andy isn't signed, all his releases are done 100 percent by him, so it makes sense that he hasn't penetrated the streaming world at this point.

[@TheFreemanuk]

@@DeVOREFIDELITY x

[@TheFreemanuk]

Ive served others music for 40 years, my "Learning disability's" lead me on a path in life, devoted only to music and what can be deemed as a good life. Jazz has been a devoted course, songs are a heartbeat. At 45 I sat a fine art masters and gained with honours. This is my life. It takes 2 days to complete 1 order. Im 100% indie, no barcodes. In a saturated world of mass production, this is the best i can offer in terms of what is left of 'Real' in 2023. They are cheaper than a car tyre and will out last one by a 1000 years x

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

@@TheFreemanuk Yes Yes Yes!!

[@Rhinosaurus]

Thank you John for musical tip and general humanity, much needed in these days. Your video on woke/wokefulness was also a highlight. I immediately checked up on Andy Hay on band camp, ended up with buying The art of lost songs and Children of the Sun (oilpainted). Yesterday was spend listening to Theo Parrish American intelligence. Ended up buying that from Sound Signature and later a Skalpel title got into a “shopping bag”… All these great musical suggestions from you makes it harder to save up for one of your speakers 😂

[@DeVOREFIDELITY]

Ha! That's an excuse I can totally accept!

[@Rhinosaurus]

@@DeVOREFIDELITY it’s harder for me though 😅. I really need to upgrade my Harbeth HL P3es-2 bought used in 2007. They fit well in our bookcase, but are not on par all things considered. I spend an hour with your 0/96 and an Audio Note overture integrated last weekend, at a dealer in Gothenburg, lovely🙏 Patience, patience…

[@TheFreemanuk]

Bless thankyou x

[@johnsimmons5056]

A hundred years from now those albums with hand painted covers will be selling for crazy money on discogs.

[@ΦΩΤΗΣΡΑΛΛΗΣ-τ8β]

Καλησπέρα σας. Γιατί Κύριε να μην μεταφράζεται του τη λέτε εσείς σε πάρα πολλές γλώσσες?

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

Should be using a true audiophile turntable like something in this quality. AV Design Haus Dereneville VPM ($650,000) $450,000 - Rike Audio Edzard Monoblock. Backes & Muller BM 100 speaker- $550,000 Just kidding.

[@frankradtke6240]

I'm just wondering where to find someone like that . Far away from mainstream.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Reminds me of the Phil Collins magnum opus, No Hand Painted Jacket Required