Michael Chapman BBC4 Songwriters Circle 2012

In The Valley

[@scrumpmonkey]

Tuning is DADGAD in case anyone was wondering. His use of the tuning here is inspired, it's a marvel.

[@kristianclark4783]

This is an absolute master at work.

[@siegfriedneher6117]

Great, Michael! Send to Heaven

[@MrMarchiggins]

Thanks Alan...one of the benefits of knowing Michael since he played my art college in 87 is that I got to go to the recording. That's me far left front row grinning like a loon. Check out the trio version of another story, Michael Steve and Martin play together beautifully

[@TheIkaraCult]

Went to see him play as a result of seeing this. He's still going too.

[@scotsirish4194]

There is a lot going on in this six minute performance, glad to have it available here

[@stevejenks9735]

first heard this (prob on John Peel) around 54 yrs ago and tried to find it for ages thinking the title was 'slightly blue'. Then got Postcards on a sampler album and realised it was him and found in the valley. Had a ticket to see him just before covid but was cancelled and never got another chance. RIP

[@Agrati1]

Thanks for putting this on. Wonderful guitar work by the legendary Michael Chapman. If I look him when I hit 80, I will be well pleased!

[@hicktoni]

Amazing! I can't beleive I have only just discovered this guy - I have been listening to Roy Harper for over 30 years, how on earth have I never come across Michael Chapman?

[@MrFartboy79]

Better late than never! Chapman is amazing. Nice guy too. See him live if you get the chance. Now if only Harper would tour the States...

[@philipbeuckels]

Hi Ian, believe me or not the same with me..F.Q. Survivor is really awesome...I bought HQ of Roy in '76..

[@petercordwell2258]

Same as. Bert & John, me.

[@boneyween]

Using his ring as a slide. Great song.

[@Mike-yd1xd]

Just brilliant.

[@Wordsmithcgp]

What a great version of this song. The guitar sound is fabulous and his fingers just get nimbler with age.

[@psyclonought22]

great sound quality too

[@g33fer94]

Jesus. That's just fucking awesome.

[@alanjones4080]

Thanks so much for posting this, Marc - like tony, I somehow managed to miss the original broadcast. I've been a fan for 40+ years but only got to see Michael for the first time on his October tour, and this was one of the highlights. That descending guitar figure at around 4 minutes is something magical. No question - he's the finest acoustic guitar player Britain's ever produced (with all due respect to Martin Simpson on his left!)

[@samkeziah]

Thanks for putting this up Marc. Michael at his best again with one of his classics..puts my instrumental version to shame. Cheers Marc. Brian

[@StephenS-2025]

Chapman. Wow. Just wow...

[@workshyfop100]

Thanks Marc for posting this. I've no idea how I missed this classic

[@spikemilligan6954]

I remember this...that is all

[@psyclonought22]

great gretfind a early xmas present real top form againhurrah for mr chapman

[@Lamvesp]

WOW!!

[@passengerify]

legend

[@painterchick34]

Thanks for uploading this. Its absolutely inspired.

[@CoFMinion2010]

What a boss.

[@spikemilligan6954]

Found it 😍

[@rodtover]

Thanks for upload it

[@alancamberwell5770]

follow that!

[@panomanias]

Tuning... G13

[@psyclonoughts316]

derfull ! man symphony the others just sit there

[@hicktoni]

+psyclonoughts They knew they were in the presence of greatness and there was nothing they could add to it. Respect to them for that.

[@psyclonoughts316]

fully qualified survivor a classic still thanks to ronson kemp and buckmaster,thanx for view

[@kiwitoffee]

Why hasn't he been given a peerage?

[@mcmahonkieran]

His voice has gone from Tom Waits to Seasick Steve. Still fantastic on every level though.

[@heatheryoung3809]

LV 145 HAY Knit don't hiT

[@Lamvesp]

Is that regular tuning?

[@JoshIngramMusic]

Nah, pretty sure it's drop D. Chapman is convinced this is the tuning guitars were designed for.

[@mlsjuge477]

Open E

[@dreamofshrooms]

bog otac

[@acnud]

Class 👏