HW: Huw Rejoins

[John Majka]

Oh I think Huw is a more than capable guitarist.  I think one of my favorite
guitar solos of all time, by anyone, is on "Lost Chronicles" from Xenon
Codex.  I too was disappointed that Hawkwind were sounding somewhat metal
for a portion of the 80's, but I forgive them their stylistic faults, which
weren't nearly as bad as most bands in that era.  Huw's recent studio output
and live performances have in fact been stellar... have no doubt that he's
just as amazing a player as he's always been.  I'm not sure what was going
on at Brixton... yes, that performance was definitely way below par.... but
I have complete faith in Huw.  I loved a lot of his guitar stuff on HW
albums.  Some of my favorite Huw moments:  "Lost Chronicles," that live
Samurai rendition of "Silver Machine,"  the live Samurai rendition of "Who's
Gonna Win The War?," "The Island," the solo in "Arrival in Utopia,"  that
somewhat ambient lead work in the live version of "Shade Gate" from Live
Chronicles.  In fact there aren't very many bad Huw moments...
John Majka
jmajka2 at home.com

> Concerned of Bristol here,
>
> last couple of times I've seen Huw he's been awful. The albums where he
was under
> control "live 79, levitation and Sonic attack" are 20 years old now..After
those
> albums he tuned the band into some kind of heavy metal parody
>
> Can he still play in tune ?  has anyone seen any of his solo concerts or
with his
> band ? what did it sound like ?
>
> Based on what I heard at Brixton and Croydon ( on video ) he has not left
me with
> any confidence that he can play like he used to. Looking forward to  good
reports
> from the Canterbury gig so that  these words will return to haunt me for
eternity,
> And that what i've heard so far has just been a blip.
>
> main thing is I hope is that uncle Nik doesn't come back into the fold !!
>
> Peace
>
> iain