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Van Morrison: who gives a goat's fart?

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Van Morrison: who gives a goat's fart?

#1 Post by Nick » March 20th, 2008, 11:39 pm

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Oh dear. Confession time. I saw John Martyn in Leeds c 1978/9 and was so bored and unimpressed that I actually walked out. I couldn't stand it any longer. I suppose there's no accounting for taste. Judging by the clip, I'd guess you may also be a fan of Van Morrison. I wouldn't walk out of his concerts......but only because I'd never, ever, walk in. Devoid of talent.

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#2 Post by Lifelinking » March 21st, 2008, 2:00 pm

I am not quite sure who you are referring to as being devoid of talent Nick, John Martyn, Van Morrison or both?
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#3 Post by Nick » March 21st, 2008, 4:58 pm

Speaking as a talent-free person myself :nod: I was referring to Van Morrison, but hey! I don't mind them sharing the assessment :D

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#4 Post by Maria Mac » March 24th, 2008, 1:15 pm

Nick wrote: Excuse me, must dash :exit:
You got out just in time!

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#5 Post by fullerwiser » April 15th, 2008, 10:03 pm

Nick wrote:Speaking as a talent-free person myself :nod: I was referring to Van Morrison, but hey! I don't mind them sharing the assessment :D
I'm glad someone besides me will say that. I hear people speak rapturously about the Van's transcendent work, and then one of his songs comes on and it just sounds like a goat fart to me.

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#6 Post by DougS » April 17th, 2008, 12:05 pm

fullerwiser wrote: it just sounds like a goat fart to me.
I'll hazard a guess that I'm not the only one here who has never heard a goat fart. To help us empathise with you, could you perhaps explain the distinguishing features of a goat fart. How is different from a fart produced by any other member of the animal kingdom?






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#7 Post by fullerwiser » April 17th, 2008, 5:08 pm

DougS wrote:
fullerwiser wrote: it just sounds like a goat fart to me.
I'll hazard a guess that I'm not the only one here who has never heard a goat fart. To help us empathise with you, could you perhaps explain the distinguishing features of a goat fart. How is different from a fart produced by any other member of the animal kingdom?
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The goat fart is unique in that it's usually followed by a bleat. The two sounds combine to form the essence of Mr. Morrison's vocal work.

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#8 Post by Firebrand » April 17th, 2008, 5:48 pm

Doesn't sound unique to me. My husband does a sort of bleat (of triumph) after he farts. Doesn't bring Van Morrison's singing to mind though.

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#9 Post by fullerwiser » April 17th, 2008, 10:15 pm

Firebrand wrote:Doesn't sound unique to me. My husband does a sort of bleat (of triumph) after he farts. Doesn't bring Van Morrison's singing to mind though.
My fart/bleat combination sounds more like James Brown.

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What is the greatest Rock or Pop track of all time?

#10 Post by fullerwiser » April 17th, 2008, 10:15 pm

This thread has devolved. And I think it's my fault...

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#11 Post by Lifelinking » April 18th, 2008, 10:57 am

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#12 Post by Maria Mac » April 18th, 2008, 10:33 pm

Lifelinking wrote:some of Van Morrison's early work
:pointlaugh: :hilarity:

Right that does it. This thread is being split.

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#13 Post by fullerwiser » April 18th, 2008, 11:06 pm

Sorry, didn't mean to cause a split. Who knew goat farts were so powerful?

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#14 Post by Lifelinking » April 18th, 2008, 11:25 pm

the answer my friend, is blowin in the wind..
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#15 Post by Bryn » April 19th, 2008, 6:52 pm

Lifelinking wrote:the answer my friend, is blowin in the wind..
It seems to be over London at any rate.

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#16 Post by Lifelinking » April 19th, 2008, 10:16 pm

and London is of course normally so......fragrant?
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#17 Post by Moonbeam » April 19th, 2008, 11:16 pm

:pointlaugh:


London might stink a bit but not usually of manure, I don't think.

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#18 Post by DougS » April 25th, 2008, 11:07 pm

The man who sounds like a goat's fart is on BBC4 at the minute - it's on til 23.30 UK time - and I must say he sounds pretty good to me.

I'm thinking of buying a goat of my own, now.

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#19 Post by Maria Mac » April 25th, 2008, 11:37 pm

I hope you treat it better than that pig in your av, Doug. Anyway, thanks for the tip-off' - I caught most of Van the Man. Lifelinking might like to watch the programme that's on BBC4 now. But I won't mention it's name in cases he misses it and is gutted when he finds out.


(OK - I'll give you a clue: it involves a very young and glamorous character and a strange middle-aged man who calls her 'Mrs Peel').

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#20 Post by Alan H » April 25th, 2008, 11:59 pm

DougS wrote:I'm thinking of buying a goat of my own, now.
What for, exactly?
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