Great little mini-documentary. Nick's story is a sad one - but the bright side is that he left us some incredible music. He'd be well pleased to know how much his music is loved today.
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you Nick, anyone that has been down in the dumps knows exactly how Nick would have felt, i just think its amazing that that in the mindset he was in, depressed, bitter, withdrawn, lonely, and then comes up with some of the greatest music ever recorded? a peculiar genius indeed. Rip man
Gentle and genuine, you can truly feel Nick in his songs -so much more so than other artists. What he lacked in being able to communicate with others in his life he made up for in the way he communicates to the listeners of his music. He was brilliant.
As a radio four listener, I am shamed to say that I was unawear of Kaleidescope's feature on Nick Drake, however TH-cam have given me the opportunity to hear it. With regard to the docuentary, it gives a layperson an overview of the Nicks musical/poetic endevoure without him reaping any recognition, thus his fall into depession and death. In the late 80s a friend of mine gave me a copy of Five Leaves Left, on hearing Fruit Tree I cried for him... as I could tell he was singing his Epitaph! what a wonderfull artist, what a wonderfull man, the Late, Great Nick Drake.
There’s something so terribly frightening about “Black-eyed Dog” - it’s brilliant like all of Nick’s work but so haunting. He sings (howls) it in such a different way.
Wonderful. Thanks for posting. Visited Les Cousins folk club early seventies, even played there but alas missed seeing Nick Drake play. Such a sad story that recognition came too late for Nick to relise
Hi Saturdayson! Very nice of you to do this combined with the photos. I like to have visuals too and a very well done radio documentary! This is a great discovery! I had never heard of Nick until after I played guitar and sang for an open mic. After my original songs and a guy came up to me and said I'd reminded him of "Nick Drake". No way do I sound so great as him! It's intriguing to dealve into his music, and to learn about him. It's very sad too, yet inspiring with such intelligent people speaking about Nick's influence and music. Thanks!
So in the end its true, people do prefer authentic work over the fluff. if he would have lived could this all have the poignant sadness that make it so sublime and sad? I heard his music obscurely when i was very young and latched onto it as it resonated with my own conditions. if he lived or not the moments he recorded will forever send me into fits of melencolia. But I lived on, and got to here Nick Drake express it.
Great little mini-documentary. Nick's story is a sad one - but the bright side is that he left us some incredible music. He'd be well pleased to know how much his music is loved today.
Nick. You are loved. You music has become part of everyone who hears it. Peace to you
This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you Nick, anyone that has been down in the dumps knows exactly how Nick would have felt, i just think its amazing that that in the mindset he was in, depressed, bitter, withdrawn, lonely, and then comes up with some of the greatest music ever recorded? a peculiar genius indeed. Rip man
Nick Drake is like the English equivalent of the American blues legends, mythical and soliatry figures who's music is so honest and real.
Fab doc.
Gentle and genuine, you can truly feel Nick in his songs -so much more so than other artists. What he lacked in being able to communicate with others in his life he made up for in the way he communicates to the listeners of his music. He was brilliant.
As a radio four listener, I am shamed to say that I was unawear of Kaleidescope's feature on Nick Drake, however TH-cam have given me the opportunity to hear it. With regard to the docuentary, it gives a layperson an overview of the Nicks musical/poetic endevoure without him reaping any recognition, thus his fall into depession and death. In the late 80s a friend of mine gave me a copy of Five Leaves Left, on hearing Fruit Tree I cried for him... as I could tell he was singing his Epitaph! what a wonderfull artist, what a wonderfull man, the Late, Great Nick Drake.
What a wonderful programme, thank you for uploading! Nick's music is as meaningful to me as when I first heard it in the mid-eighties. It is timeless.
A truly glorious soul he was... May the most beautiful lights in the universe shine on him.
Glad they ended on cello song - probably one of Nick’s most upbeat songs.
There’s something so terribly frightening about “Black-eyed Dog” - it’s brilliant like all of Nick’s work but so haunting. He sings (howls) it in such a different way.
Wonderful. Thanks for posting. Visited Les Cousins folk club early seventies, even played there but alas missed seeing Nick Drake play. Such a sad story that recognition came too late for Nick to relise
the redemption is he left something timeless and worthwhile
Hi Saturdayson! Very nice of you to do this combined with the photos. I like to have visuals too and a very well done radio documentary! This is a great discovery! I had never heard of Nick until after I played guitar and sang for an open mic. After my original songs and a guy came up to me and said I'd reminded him of "Nick Drake". No way do I sound so great as him! It's intriguing to dealve into his music, and to learn about him. It's very sad too, yet inspiring with such intelligent people speaking about Nick's influence and music. Thanks!
I can't stop crying. This man was an angel . I hope you found comfort when you got to heaven
Thanks a million for this man.
Thank you ever so much for uploading this!
Great documentary, thanks.
I love Nick
thanx so much for this---bless you♥
So in the end its true, people do prefer authentic work over the fluff. if he would have lived could this all have the poignant sadness that make it so sublime and sad? I heard his music obscurely when i was very young and latched onto it as it resonated with my own conditions. if he lived or not the moments he recorded will forever send me into fits of melencolia. But I lived on, and got to here Nick Drake express it.