FAIRPORT CONVENTION - SLOTH - Taverne de lOlympia 1970, "Pop 2"

FAIRPORT CONVENTION - SLOTH - Taverne de lOlympia 1970, "Pop 2" - "Remastered" by Rafael Progressivo

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@MilesBellas Ай бұрын

"Sloth" is a song by the English folk rock band Fairport Convention, released on their album "Full House" in 1970. The lyrics are believed to be a powerful anti-war statement, as well as touching on themes of abandonment and the human condition. The term "sloth" in the context of this song may refer to the slow and relentless march of war, and the human tendency to turn a blind eye to the consequences of conflict. The song features a distinct drum roll, which symbolizes the start of a war. The lyrics emphasize the inevitability of war once it has begun, with lines like "Just a roll on your drum, just a roll, and the war has begun" and "Now the right things, the wrong things, no more excuses to come." The lyrics also touch on themes of loss and regret, with lines such as "Just a glance, just a smile, just a glimpse of the one that you love." In summary, "Sloth" by Fairport Convention is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores the devastating consequences of war and human relationships through its evocative lyrics and memorable drum roll. -PI

@rafaa151 Ай бұрын

Great explanation. Thanks!

@lindsayheywood7195 10 ай бұрын

How wonderful to see them in action on Sloth! I do wish the cameraman had shown us a little less of their backs and paid more attention to who was playing what bits.

@rafaa151 9 ай бұрын

Sadly, this is the typical "Pop 2" shoot style. This is a great TV show, but the camera angles in the concerts are not so great. In fact, this personal (and maybe inovator) "Pop 2" shoot style created some interesting ambience, but I think that the producers and cameras should alternate this unocnventional angles with more conventional angles. I think, then, that this balance would be a better way.

@lindsayheywood7195 9 ай бұрын

@@rafaa151 yes, I think sometimes the desire to be creative gets in the way of getting the message across, which in this case is getting to appreciate the musicians in their art.

@namcat53 5 ай бұрын

10 seconds of this blows any present day group away. There will never again be such a music group with a history as theirs. Never. I'm glad I was old enough to really appreciate them in 1970. Thanks.

@codybluetarp Жыл бұрын

This song showcases, or rather exemplifies the astounding dynamics of this band. Dave Mattacks drum work, "just a roll, just a roll", and Dave Pegg's bass are there on the march. Building up to the exchange at 6:00 between Richard Thompson's searing guitar lead and Dave Swarbrick's dialogical exploration that leads at 8:00 to Swarbrick's beautiful plucking solo. And Simon Nicol's rhythm guitar weaves the cloak together. As a young violinist (from age 6 in '55), hearing this music in 1969, was a major influence on me to take playing seriously, once again. The album, "Full House" has a good studio version of "Sloth", but I think this live performance is compelling musically. Probably also the times: "Just a roll on the drum, and the war has begun." Not to bring you down! Quite the opposite. Awareness has it's price; the question in general- the question: Would you rather know, or not? Hearing this music, for me, is part of knowing.

@eye347 4 ай бұрын

Best line-up ever.

@susanneb8347 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video ! Thanx for remastering. And very lovely version of Sloth

@frankeventi5544 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks Rafa A for finding this. Hats off as always to French and German TV of the time for having the good taste to film stuff like this and the good sense to hold onto the tapes rather than wiping them!

@rafaa151 Жыл бұрын

👍

@mistermousterian 7 ай бұрын

This whole set is stunning. Wish this line-up had lasted longer.

@CousinBen1 4 ай бұрын

Love Swarb's voice

@keithmosley8843 5 ай бұрын

Great video. As always the interplay between Richard and Swarb is simply stunning. And a reminder that they all had hair, though Dave Mattacks doesn't seem to change at all.