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geodeticman · 10-06-2006, 11:24 AM

Yuri -

Your writing is excellent. I guess I am so used to reading textbooks, novels, articles, etc., that my predeliction towards single spaced writing is automatic, and by no means difficult for me to read.

I wished only to assist in what I had no idea anyone had difficulty with by sharing some memories of similar input I'd recieved many moons ago. Borderstone's was among the kindest constructive critique, too

Back to your subject, and may I suggest that as a courtesy from us to you on the thread topic - an apparently common note I think I struck from DQ and others input above is the strings (real) section, or in any event at recording time.

I agree with DQ - the synth does not do it for me, except rarely, as in 7 Island. And, that is great stuff, one of my all-time favourites. But the commonality we seem to share amongst several of the above postings in topic, was indeed the strings.

While at this stage of his career, touring with a string section is likely not at all practical, but it is a hallmark of what I enjoy most of Lightfoot's 1970 - 76 period.

Interesetingly I find is that as most know Gord toured with a violinist in the 70's as an opener. Perhaps another progeny under his wings, with a few union locals, would give their eye teeth to tour with him. just a dream.

Just think of the expansive CRT as Gord LIKES it as he has said, as of GG1's re-recording of it for full orchestrated sound he felt missing on the first album recording, and wanted then in GG1 to be more like the CBC (?) TV show with the whole TV Orchestra and extras - a vision of his.

Seems a thing he MIGHT cotton to - the strings, in simple fashion. Think of IYCRMM, and all the recordings that caught us with the rich strings, like Is Anyone Home, too.

Thanks for the great thread Yuri, and worry not as Char said - your writing is great, and YES, resoundingly, I agree with you that the CONTENT is vastly more important. In this case, if I may, I think ALL is well !

Do you think its even possible for Gord to tour with a small contracted string section, or union locals ? I sure hope he at least returns to it if only in recording.
Regards, geo Steve

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10-06-2006, 11:24 AM	#24
geodeticman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Rockies- Rampart Range Posts: 261	Yuri - Your writing is excellent. I guess I am so used to reading textbooks, novels, articles, etc., that my predeliction towards single spaced writing is automatic, and by no means difficult for me to read. I wished only to assist in what I had no idea anyone had difficulty with by sharing some memories of similar input I'd recieved many moons ago. Borderstone's was among the kindest constructive critique, too Back to your subject, and may I suggest that as a courtesy from us to you on the thread topic - an apparently common note I think I struck from DQ and others input above is the strings (real) section, or in any event at recording time. I agree with DQ - the synth does not do it for me, except rarely, as in 7 Island. And, that is great stuff, one of my all-time favourites. But the commonality we seem to share amongst several of the above postings in topic, was indeed the strings. While at this stage of his career, touring with a string section is likely not at all practical, but it is a hallmark of what I enjoy most of Lightfoot's 1970 - 76 period. Interesetingly I find is that as most know Gord toured with a violinist in the 70's as an opener. Perhaps another progeny under his wings, with a few union locals, would give their eye teeth to tour with him. just a dream. Just think of the expansive CRT as Gord LIKES it as he has said, as of GG1's re-recording of it for full orchestrated sound he felt missing on the first album recording, and wanted then in GG1 to be more like the CBC (?) TV show with the whole TV Orchestra and extras - a vision of his. Seems a thing he MIGHT cotton to - the strings, in simple fashion. Think of IYCRMM, and all the recordings that caught us with the rich strings, like Is Anyone Home, too. Thanks for the great thread Yuri, and worry not as Char said - your writing is great, and YES, resoundingly, I agree with you that the CONTENT is vastly more important. In this case, if I may, I think ALL is well ! Do you think its even possible for Gord to tour with a small contracted string section, or union locals ? I sure hope he at least returns to it if only in recording. Regards, geo Steve -