HW: Hastings

[Michael W Blackman]

Sounds like a great set of songs to listen to

In a message dated Tue, 23 Jul 2002 00:49:33  AEDT, Colin J Allen <colin at CALLEN18.FREESERVE.CO.UK> writes:

> Oh yes, the Hastings setlist:
>
> Earth Calling
> Night of the Hawks
> Flying Doctor
> LSD
> Fur Kirsty
> Strange Flower
> Lighthouse
> Spiral Galaxy
> Spirit of the Age
> Damnation Alley
> The Watcher
> Brainbox Pollution
> You Shouldn't Do That
> Earth Calling
> <encore>
> Motorway City
> Hurry on Sundown
>
> There was supposed to be a "reggae jam" in there too but Rizz did not turn
> up.
>
> Colin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Colin J Allen" <colin at CALLEN18.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
> To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:13 PM
> Subject: Re: HW: Hastings
>
>
> > Definitely not the best Hawkwind concert ever!
> >
> > However, I have to say that some of the problems were down to the sound
> > crew; they were completely inept, even down to not knowing their own
> > equipment and how to connect it up.  They actually managed to run out of
> > leads and had to borrow some of mine, thus turning my multitrack recording
> > of Mister Quimby's Beard into a straight stereo recording!
> >
> > Having said that, there were problems with the band; Huw was "feeling
> > unwell", which was reflected in his playing, if that is what one could
> call
> > it.  The combination of Richard and Danny did not work well; maybe it will
> > take a bit of time to settle down.  Tim, who I admire and respect
> immensely,
> > really should not have been allowed to "sing".
> >
> > Overall, a weak performance but one that was made immeasurably worse by
> the
> > truly dreadful sound.
> >
> > Colin (the utterly pissed off person!)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "The Rocker" <stuart.hamilton at SCOTTISH.PARLIAMENT.UK>
> > To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> > Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 11:50 AM
> > Subject: HW: Hastings
> >
> >
> > > Oh dear.
> > >
> > > That really wasn't too good was it.
> > >
> > > 'Sound problems' according to band sources, which meant the doors didn't
> > > open till after 8.
> > >
> > > Mr Quimbys Beard coped OK and performed an admirable set (shame I missed
> > > meeting Hardy due to the late opening).Colin Allen was recording at the
> > > sound desk, so hopefully the desk mix was better.
> > >
> > > HW were appalling. Possibly the worst I've seen since some bad days in
> > > 83/84. And if anyone ever mentions what Tim Blake did to"Spirit Of The
> > > Age", I will not be responsible for my actions. (That means
> ArinandRich!)
> > >
> > > The new percussive side didn't gel at all, and the Ballroom Pier is very
> > > very unpleasant.
> > >
> > > Plus sides - um, I managed to see Hawkwind this year:-)  Hope it works
> > > better at the fest.
> > >
> >