She certainly does "yip". :) It's often heard at the end of a shanty to indicate the work accompanied by the shanty has finished and it's what we in the business call a "Sailor's Hitch." - technically speaking ;)
I wonder why Rick Kemp was not with them this time. He was very present at SpanFest in '07 and a delight to hear. And what a musician he is! He was often compared with Entwhistle and Squire; that's not bad company to be in.
"Fighting for Strangers".: Sounds just like a column of soldiers marching wearily along, using their boots, rifles and brightwork as percussion, with an occasional tired drummer heard, far down the column.
Much as I love Maddy Prior and Steeleye Span I think this is a poor video. No disrespect is intended,but the mix quality at St.Davids leaves much to be desired.
Ha ha, I don't think many people will be playing shove-penny anymore after hearing that the boards contain bird poo, I was listening, he certainly had my attention. I suppose really it might have been worse if they were actually laughing at him. Can't fault the song though, love this band.
He told an interesting story in a rather uninspiring, boring way. I'm not surprised the audience's eyes started to glaze over. I'd always wondered what the connection between seagull and shove (ha)penny was - now I know!
Thanks for posting this retrospective look at one of Britain's greatest groups in the genre.
Peter Knight plays with grace and skill, a players' player.
Gay Woods had the most wonderful voice ....... hope her "Lowlands of Holland " is here somewhere .... love her yips at the end of songs.
She certainly does "yip". :) It's often heard at the end of a shanty to indicate the work accompanied by the shanty has finished and it's what we in the business call a "Sailor's Hitch." - technically speaking ;)
I wonder why Rick Kemp was not with them this time. He was very present at SpanFest in '07 and a delight to hear. And what a musician he is! He was often compared with Entwhistle and Squire; that's not bad company to be in.
"Fighting for Strangers".: Sounds just like a column of soldiers marching wearily along, using their boots, rifles and brightwork as percussion, with an occasional tired drummer heard, far down the column.
Steeleye Span sublime.
Peter knight superbe violoniste
10:42 - Peter plays the same melody as in Seven Hundred Elves :)
Steeleye are fantastic, but they’re a bit like Yes; they don’t really swing.
Much as I love Maddy Prior and Steeleye Span I think this is a poor video. No disrespect is intended,but the mix quality at St.Davids leaves much to be desired.
Could do without the seagull story, he got narky because everyone had stopped listening!
Ha ha, I don't think many people will be playing shove-penny anymore after hearing that the boards contain bird poo, I was listening, he certainly had my attention. I suppose really it might have been worse if they were actually laughing at him. Can't fault the song though, love this band.
He told an interesting story in a rather uninspiring, boring way. I'm not surprised the audience's eyes started to glaze over.
I'd always wondered what the connection between seagull and shove (ha)penny was - now I know!