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The Duffs - Waves
The Duffs:
Peter Franklin - vocals & guitar
Jon Seagroatt - saxes & percussion
Ian Staples - bass
Peter Gardner - drums
This video was edited by Jon Seagroatt from footage of a gig at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, shot by Louise Angel, circa 1990.
'Waves' was recorded by the late, great Rich Haynes at Dungeon Studios, Warwickshire.
The VHS camera used to record the live footage unfortunately failed to record any accompanying audio track of the band, though, as a consolation prize, it did record a whole host of local taxi firms and assorted radio signals from around the world.
'Thin Coat' an eleven track album inluding 'Waves' is available as a CD or download from Bandcamp; theduffs1.bandcamp.com/album/thin-coat
You can read more about the Duffs, and hear other tracks at; jonseagroatt.com/projects/the-duffs
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The Duffs - Presence
มุมมอง 7893 ปีที่แล้ว
The Duffs: Peter Franklin - vocals & guitar Jon Seagroatt - saxes & percussion Ian Staples - bass Peter Gardner - drums This video was edited by Jon Seagroatt from footage of a gig at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, shot by Louise Angel, circa 1990. 'Presence' was recorded by the late, great Rich Haynes at Dungeon Studios, Warwickshire. The VHS camera used to record the live footage unfortunatel...
Frayed (from the Mortal Tongues EP) - Bobbie Watson & Jon Seagroatt (2020)
มุมมอง 1344 ปีที่แล้ว
Bobbie Watson is the original female voice of legendary 1970s psych-folk band, Comus. Comus reformed in 2008 when Jon Seagroatt joined the line-up as the only non-original member of the band. Bobbie and Jon were approached by Chicago’s Million Tongues Festival curator Steve Krakow to take part in 2020’s online event, and asked if it was possible to do anything “Comussy’. Re-imaginings of 'The H...
In The Lost Queen's Eyes , sung by Bobbie Watson (2020)
มุมมอง 4304 ปีที่แล้ว
Bobbie Watson is the original female voice of Comus, who sang the lead vocals on the original Pye / Dawn recordings of The Herald and In The Lost Queen’s Eyes. Comus reformed in 2008 when Jon Seagroatt joined the line-up as the only non-original member of the band. Bobbie and Jon were approached by Chicago’s Million Tongues Festival curator Steve Krakow to take part in 2020’s online event, and ...
Traps (from the Mortal Tongues EP) - Bobbie Watson & Jon Seagroatt (2020)
มุมมอง 3054 ปีที่แล้ว
Bobbie Watson is the original female voice of legendary 1970s psych-folk band, Comus. Comus reformed in 2008 when Jon Seagroatt joined the line-up as the only non-original member of the band. Bobbie and Jon were approached by Chicago’s Million Tongues Festival curator Steve Krakow to take part in 2020’s online event, and asked if it was possible to do anything “Comussy’. Re-imaginings of 'The H...
The Herald by Comus (2020 - sung by Bobbie Watson)
มุมมอง 1.6K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Bobbie Watson is the original female voice of Comus, who sang the lead vocals on the original Pye / Dawn recordings of The Herald and In The Lost Queen’s Eyes. Comus reformed in 2008 when Jon Seagroatt joined the line-up as the only non-original member of the band. Bobbie and Jon were approached by Chicago’s Million Tongues Festival curator Steve Krakow to take part in 2020’s online event, and ...
Paper Cut
มุมมอง 655 ปีที่แล้ว
Paper Cut is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. This is the Bb (tenor) score. If you like Paper...
3 Limes On A Shelf
มุมมอง 135 ปีที่แล้ว
3 Limes On A Shelf is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. This is the Eb (alto) score. If you li...
Old Skool
มุมมอง 75 ปีที่แล้ว
Old Skool is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. This is the Eb (alto) score. If you like Old Sk...
Swam In The Moon
มุมมอง 405 ปีที่แล้ว
Swam In The Moon is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. This is the Bb (tenor) score. If you lik...
Shorter Straws
มุมมอง 115 ปีที่แล้ว
Shorter Straws is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. If you like Shorter Straws, you can downlo...
Solaar
มุมมอง 265 ปีที่แล้ว
Solaar is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. This is the Eb (alto) score, but I played the demo...
Blowing Turmeric Off The Gravel
มุมมอง 255 ปีที่แล้ว
Blowing Turmeric Off The Gravel is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. If you like Blowing Turme...
Cinnabar Green
มุมมอง 815 ปีที่แล้ว
Cinnabar Green is one of a number of tunes that I wrote for a now-defunct band. The audio track is the ‘demo’ I recorded for the band to get a feel of the tune, chords & structure. The solo sections were left ‘empty’ so that the players could try throwing a few shapes over them prior to rehearsals! The score is a panorama view of the tune’s lead sheet. If you like Cinnabar Green, you can downlo...

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  • @Daniel_2901-F
    @Daniel_2901-F 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Comus is one of my favourite bands of all time...I never cried while listening to a song but after hearing the album "first utternace", in particular the song "The Herald" I did...her voice is so touching ❤...love from Austria

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for posting this, Daniel. Bobbie really appreciated your messge, and sends her love.

  • @artarteiromusic
    @artarteiromusic ปีที่แล้ว

    She surely has those highs

  • @sybrows
    @sybrows ปีที่แล้ว

    I always loved the Duffs still great today

  • @DelusionalInsanity
    @DelusionalInsanity ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful session. Did you only do 4 songs or is there more?

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, DI. Yes, we only made the four songs. We only had very limited time available to write before we had to perform the songs for the Million Tongues Festival. In retrospect, it would have been nice to have made more of this project!

  • @zynmate4908
    @zynmate4908 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn this voice is incredible! i just wanted to let you know that even in younger generations comus lives on, im 15 and i love this music - so underrated

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, ZM. Bobbie loved your comment, and asked me to say a big ‘thank you’ to you too.

  • @davidurmston7050
    @davidurmston7050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. The old ones are still the best.

  • @qwoonsweird
    @qwoonsweird 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favourite bands of all time! Brilliant.

  • @AyrtonPeralta
    @AyrtonPeralta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This deserves more views, is beautiful

  • @AyrtonPeralta
    @AyrtonPeralta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the music :)

  • @dragonsack7680
    @dragonsack7680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally cried hearing her sing. First utterance is my favorite album of all time among any genre

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bobbie was very touched by your comment, DS, and asked me to send you her thanks.

  • @suefrances8603
    @suefrances8603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a groove! Great...

  • @labc133
    @labc133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my dear god.... Bobbie Watson... your voice chills me from head to toe... you are the surely an example of the sound that must come from the most gorgeous of angels.

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Luis - Bobbie was really touched by your comment, and asked me to send you her thanks and her very best regards.

  • @iggynub
    @iggynub 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic performance. Really wish we'd hear more new Comus, Bobbie was fantastic on Out of the Coma!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Iggy - Bobbie sends her regards.

  • @Pine_pawz
    @Pine_pawz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful 💖

  • @Pine_pawz
    @Pine_pawz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing! I found you guys thanks to Mikael Arkendfeldt of Opeth. He knows good music!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Clarissa. Mikael was really helpful to Comus when the band reformed in 2008, so Bobbie and I owe him a big debt of thanks!

  • @fosbrothers
    @fosbrothers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant !!!

  • @alantattersall3190
    @alantattersall3190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please, vinyl preferably. Ha!

    • @ianstaples9118
      @ianstaples9118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ho!Ho! we did look at doing vinyl Alan but it would have cost us 1,700 squids for 50 copies .

  • @ianstaples9118
    @ianstaples9118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, had an email from Jaydee guitars to say how awesome my bass sounded!

  • @daverandall9141
    @daverandall9141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This. More of this. Utterly brilliant.

    • @ianstaples9118
      @ianstaples9118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave it was great fun to play and would have carried on had it not been a series of remarkable events that brought it to an end.

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Dave.

  • @PIPEHEAD
    @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still have the Maxi Single with this on . The only other item of vinyl I possess is Excerpt From A Teenage Opera, so I think that covers most genres ..... Nicely done, guys !

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to check what ‘Teenage Opera’ was Paul. I always thought that song was called ‘Grocer Jack’ (for blindingly obvious reasons)! Thanks for your comment. We were toying on reviving ‘ITLQE’ with Comus, but it sadly didn’t get beyond the thumb-twiddling stage.

    • @PIPEHEAD
      @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonseagroatt1689 When I read the beginning of that, and couldn't see the excuse, I thought " give over ! " and I'm going to say that anyway . Psychedelic timing with the reply : - I am in the middle of uploading a few bagpipe tracks, and yesterday I named a track after a local band from the early 80s. At some stage today I will be uploading a track called " Bobbie Watson " ( I've only just thought of it, so I can't wait to find out what I say about her .... ) . By the way, don't force me to do my own version of Get Yourself A Man !!!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked ‘Job Jungle Psychosis’.

    • @PIPEHEAD
      @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonseagroatt1689 Smart, well dressed person required for newly opened ... golf shop ! The lyrics were selected on the fly from the local free paper, by Russell and I alternately. Thanks.

  • @PIPEHEAD
    @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They don't write them like that anymore - not that they ever did, of course ! Although the song's 50, I've only known it for 48 years, and I never saw Comus. I was turned on by somebody who went to Bingley Teachers Training College, I'm sure you'll remember it well ...... This performance / arrangement is stupefying, in fact it beggars belief, so there . Do you do requests ? Get Yourself A Man !

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha - I love the idea of doing requests, Paul. We did actually tinker around with an arrangement of Down (Like A Movie Star), but didn’t finish it it time for this project. We didn’t ventured any further into TKFC’s contested territory though. I’ll have to listen to your suggestion - rather embarrassingly, I’m not sure that I’ve ever even heard it…..

    • @PIPEHEAD
      @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonseagroatt1689 Give over !

  • @PIPEHEAD
    @PIPEHEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crikey missus ! Just got to the vocal entry and had to abandon the mission - till after dark .....

  • @Wulfie64
    @Wulfie64 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This brought back wonderful memories! Thanks for posting this Jon.

  • @suefrances8603
    @suefrances8603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Following The Duffs was a great social time. So exhilarating and exciting to dance to. Love em!

    • @ianstaples9118
      @ianstaples9118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was exhilarating and exciting to play and I could always see you in the audience x

  • @daverandall9141
    @daverandall9141 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this tune. Yes please to a limited edition CD!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was what I was up to when I wasn't at HTM, Dave.

  • @ianstaples9118
    @ianstaples9118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have enough recordings to do a cd if enough people would like 1 we'll run up a limited edition,let us know here or on facebook, happy listening x

  • @namniv4610
    @namniv4610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would've been amazing if back in the Comus days, if you had the ability to, the glitch as well as all the band members performing would've created by far the most amazing form of music!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that would have been good, Stefan. But the digital technology needed for glitching etc. was still a long way off in the 1970s, of course!

    • @namniv4610
      @namniv4610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonseagroatt1689 See, I get that but at the same time I am very pleased to see it come to fruition in any way possible!

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@namniv4610 Thanks, Stefan!

  • @skyhornet8677
    @skyhornet8677 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely gorgeous, her voice in the Herald was heaven on earth. The Arrangement is also very goodly, definitely an different take! Nice work guys!

    • @ahjonny
      @ahjonny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Skyhornet! The arrangement is by Jon Seagroatt...x

    • @skyhornet8677
      @skyhornet8677 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ahjonny Incredible work!

    • @ahjonny
      @ahjonny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skyhornet8677 Thank you!

  • @drumdrumjimmmy
    @drumdrumjimmmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that I found this modern comus performce. I'm 24 and starting to love bands like Comus and other prog folk. The trap-style beats aren't for me and the guitar feels like it's kinda far away sounding. Other than that, great stuff.

    • @jonseagroatt1689
      @jonseagroatt1689 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for giving the arrangement a spin, Travis; it is a very different take from the original! You're right that the guitar sample is mixed back, but I wanted to paint it in as a sort of veiled suggestion of the original rather than have it foregrounded.

    • @robertgomez7209
      @robertgomez7209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out "Then Hangman's Beautiful Daughter" by The Incredible String band if you havent yet bro. Love that album so much.

  • @ramlankamal7030
    @ramlankamal7030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song from Comus so much! Of course I love the band!

  • @MurderedMaids
    @MurderedMaids 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful! Love the new arrangement. My favourite album of all time. A masterpiece. Criminally underrated.