That they did. I remember when I first head one of their records, Liquid Acrobat, in 1976. I got a kind of mystic panic attack when Licorice McKechnie started singing on Here til here is there. They were my favourite band from then on for years, and I keep coming back to them.
@@dirk-ltd.888 Fortunately, w/ Lisa Hannigan, we have who is (in the degree this is generally possible) more than a replacement, given that she is equally mystical, and a technically better singer.
I sing all the notes and know all the words 55 years later…..wundebar . This the third time I saw this in 70 years, and this time by George - I got it - thanks to the copious notes in the description- what a period what a time, doors so open it felt like wine Just got Rose Simpson’s auto biography of these very days ‘Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden’ Gods blessing on you all true Bards wether you get it or not
It's kind of strange to hear their accents and see them wandering around Edinburgh, you tend to forget that they're Scottish. They never get mentioned among the great Scottish bands, even though they were one of the greatest and most influential. They mostly sang in English accents, and their outlook was so big, so universal, unlike most Scottish bands; they usually have something a bit parochial about them.
For some reason I always find too few ISBs, the same with all their documentaries. Because they are too interesting, the deeper they are, the more exciting they are.
Just as really happening in a far-out way as you would hope! I always think it' s a pity that screen directors have no knowledge or curiosity about music. They only show the faces - you can't even tell who's playing what. The internet can be amazing though can't it? A couple of decades ago you'd have had no chance of seeing this, or even finding out it existed. Thanks for uploading.
In our collective dotages, her excellency Rose Simpson remains available for comentary, but whatever happened to Christina? May grace go with her and her missing tooth in whatever she wandered into.
Yes, Rose's book on her life in the band (Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden: A Girl's Life in the Incredible String Band) is , IMHO, not only the best book about the band but also a key source for understanding that particular time when society was changing so dramatically. Licorice's story is altogether more troubled. Her experience with Scientology seems to have had serious effects on her mental well being (according to her ex-husband) and she appears to have broken off contact with family and friends. There is an account of one journalist tracking her down so we seem to have evidence she is still alive but has no interest in being contacted or even in collecting royalty checks! The general consensus is that her privacy should be respected and we can only hope her later years are peaceful and content.
They possessed an otherworldly magical quality that very few bands from that wonderful era could match.
That they did. I remember when I first head one of their records, Liquid Acrobat, in 1976. I got a kind of mystic panic attack when Licorice McKechnie started singing on Here til here is there. They were my favourite band from then on for years, and I keep coming back to them.
@@ernsthergenbeck872 "mystic panic attack " is a great phrase that I think it would be interesting to say more about.
@@martifingers True. But this is not the place, is it?
@@dirk-ltd.888 Fortunately, w/ Lisa Hannigan, we have who is (in the degree this is generally possible) more than a replacement, given that she is equally mystical, and a technically better singer.
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Great band, great times, great memories
Thanks for being you
All love as always
I sing all the notes and know all the words 55 years later…..wundebar . This the third time I saw this in 70 years,
and this time by George - I got it - thanks to the copious notes in the description-
what a period what a time, doors so open it felt like wine
Just got Rose Simpson’s auto biography of these very days ‘Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden’
Gods blessing on you all
true Bards wether you get it or not
I'm getting her book next week!
It's kind of strange to hear their accents and see them wandering around Edinburgh, you tend to forget that they're Scottish. They never get mentioned among the great Scottish bands, even though they were one of the greatest and most influential. They mostly sang in English accents, and their outlook was so big, so universal, unlike most Scottish bands; they usually have something a bit parochial about them.
"If I could describe (my songs) I wouldn't sing them". Perfect. RIP Big Dave who introduce me to these wondrous people.
Incredible. They are magnificent. I’ve listened to almost all their albums. I’m hooked.
One of the most amazing bands ever. Unlimited imagination and incredible musicianship. And the songs, just wow 😃😃😃😃😃
Very enjoyable, thanks so much! Very happy that this film exists, especially since there isn't a lot to see of the great Incredible String Band.
For some reason I always find too few ISBs, the same with all their documentaries. Because they are too interesting, the deeper they are, the more exciting they are.
I'd say their music's withstood the test of time a lot better than the last 20 minutes have.
Just as really happening in a far-out way as you would hope!
I always think it' s a pity that screen directors have no knowledge or curiosity about music. They only show the faces - you can't even tell who's playing what.
The internet can be amazing though can't it? A couple of decades ago you'd have had no chance of seeing this, or even finding out it existed. Thanks for uploading.
Excellent upload, thanks!
They played at Woodstock!
So so unique- but not trying to be. Robin and Mike were the embodiment of ying
iconic
geez .. zoom out just a bit when they're performing , mr. cameraman!!
In our collective dotages, her excellency Rose Simpson remains available for comentary, but whatever happened to Christina? May grace go with her and her missing tooth in whatever she wandered into.
Yes, Rose's book on her life in the band (Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden: A Girl's Life in the Incredible String Band) is , IMHO, not only the best book about the band but also a key source for understanding that particular time when society was changing so dramatically.
Licorice's story is altogether more troubled. Her experience with Scientology seems to have had serious effects on her mental well being (according to her ex-husband) and she appears to have broken off contact with family and friends. There is an account of one journalist tracking her down so we seem to have evidence she is still alive but has no interest in being contacted or even in collecting royalty checks! The general consensus is that her privacy should be respected and we can only hope her later years are peaceful and content.
32:17 what's the name of the song?
I think that's all from the suite on side 2 of Be Glad For the Song Has No Ending
The Dylan influence on Mike is hard to miss
That was true for almost everyone then
What actually became of Lickie McCechnie?
She found contentment in an unnamed part of America.
@@Alligator6002 She did no such thing.
Finally got to see it without that song edited out and nasty modern music taking its place.
Stay away from scientology, it did for Licky, according to her ex husband
The film is a bit lame, although Robin and Mike were anything but lame. Especially Robin.
It takes more than one viewing for sure
No it’s not flash but it is bardic which is a whole other thing
Truly wonderful
In the book of eternal life a golden angel wrote my name I won't have to spend my life searching for riches and fame 🌹👑🪔