Hooves Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 (edited) Just got back from the Sebastopol Celtic festival in California. I got a chance to see John Williams play. Mostly he played his button accordion, but he did play a few tunes with his concertina (which looked to me to be a lachenal, but I suspect it is a custom job). He played several songs from his album "Steam" and with his guitarist played a few songs from his newest album "Raven", which I would have bought and got signed, but I was tapped out (I waisted 8$ on the worst fish n chips I have ever had). Although I took several photos, virtually none of the photos of John came out, just a blur of the metal end of his accordion, and couldn't get in close for a concertina shot, but it was still fun to see him there. ~Hooves Edited September 26, 2006 by Hooves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooves Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Here are some photos of two different performances of John Williams. One shot is of John with his concertina in an informal "workshop", the other was a daytime concert with his guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatFace Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I like his Raven recording, but was a little bit disappointed that the bird on the cover isn't a raven, but is in fact a crow! Crows are still great though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) Just got back from the Sebastopol Celtic festival in California. I got a chance to see John Williams play. Mostly he played his button accordion, but he did play a few tunes with his concertina (which looked to me to be a lachenal, but I suspect it is a custom job). Just when I have assimilated the fact that the classical guitarist did not write the blockbuster film themes, along comes another John Wiliams to confuse me! - John Wild Edited September 28, 2006 by John Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatFace Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) Just when I have assimilated the fact that the classical guitarist did not write the blockbuster film themes, along comes another John Wiliams to confuse me! And the guitarist in the photos isn't John Williams either Edit: Or is he?!?! Edited September 28, 2006 by RatFace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooves Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) Just when I have assimilated the fact that the classical guitarist did not write the blockbuster film themes, along comes another John Wiliams to confuse me! And the guitarist in the photos isn't John Williams either Edit: Or is he?!?! Sorry, that is Dean McGraw (Guitar) with John Williams. Dean is on the Raven CD, but I'm not sure if they together constitute the band "Solas" or are both members of it (need to read some liner notes). I haven't bought the "Raven" CD yet, but alot of people confuse Ravens, Crows, and Black Birds, perhaps they should have named the CD "Magpie" and changed thier name to "Heckel and Jeckel". That would end all confusion, and perhaps attract a different audience... Edited September 29, 2006 by Hooves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidFR Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Just got back from the Sebastopol Celtic festival in California. I got a chance to see John Williams play. Mostly he played his button accordion, but he did play a few tunes with his concertina (which looked to me to be a lachenal, but I suspect it is a custom job). According to the liner notes of "Steam," John plays Dipper concertinas. So I think very much a custom job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmccabe Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Just got back from the Sebastopol Celtic festival in California. I got a chance to see John Williams play. Mostly he played his button accordion, but he did play a few tunes with his concertina (which looked to me to be a lachenal, but I suspect it is a custom job). According to the liner notes of "Steam," John plays Dipper concertinas. So I think very much a custom job! John has a C/G Jeffries and Dipper as well as a Dipper of lower pitch. Can't remember if it's Bb/F or Ab/Eb. I've played both his C/G concertinas and they are amazing instruments. The accidental row on his Dipper is has reeds pitched a half step above the C row. I forget what this layout is called, but it's the only time I've ever encountered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taylor Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I like his Raven recording, but was a little bit disappointed that the bird on the cover isn't a raven, but is in fact a crow! Crows are still great though Perhaps it's a Swedish long-eared raven. I hear they're quite a bit smaller than normal ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatFace Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Perhaps it's a Swedish long-eared raven. I hear they're quite a bit smaller than normal ravens. Now THAT is fighting talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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