Nigel Ratcliffe
Andrew Purcell and
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Nigel Ratcliffe
Andrew Purcell and
Colin the computer!
They (not the computer) have worked together on and off for the last thirty something years.
In 2012 Andrew approached Nigel to record a collection of His instrumental tracks and these were released as the album "An evening with The Nigel Purcell Trio"
In 2013, the Trio recorded tracks originally recorded between July 1982 and October 1983 and this was released as "Not Now"
Also in 2013 the album "As was" was released featuring re-recorded material from 1978 to 1980
The next album "Life is everything that happens inbetween" came out in 2014 (see review below) followed by "A coming together of ages"
2015 saw 2 compilation eps being released respectively in response to feedback from listeners which focused on the quieter side of their eclectic output called "Calm" and Not so Calm"
This was followed by "The Ghosts of Rookery Park" single..
A new album "Future past sounds" was released April 2015 and is a story based album.
All albums, e.ps and singles are now distributed by distrokid and can be found on all major streaming and download sites
Review of "The Ghosts of Rookery Park" by Bravespear
http://www.w2erdington.com/the-weird-erdington-sounds-of-the-nigel-purcell-trio--w2erdington.html#sthash.jeRXrycy.dpbs
"...Some believe That this is Syd Barrett's ghostly return to the music scene......Imagine Belle and Sebastian copping off in pigeon park with Half man half biscuit and your approaching the plateau they inhabit"
Review of "Life is everything that happens inbetween" by Trevor Sizzle
track 1 nice acoustic guitars and melody line, enjoyed ,
track 2 nice usage of childhood icons within the lyrics,country pop feel anther great song Hi ho silver away, enjoyed
track 3 How strange , begins with an instrumental just when you think its coming to a close breaks into song great lyrics and a pleasure to listen to ,
track 4 the versatility shown on this album so far has to be admired, this track The mirror all though short in length is a great lesson in song writing,
track 5 a homage to a cat !! nice sounding vocal and love the sound of that CURE sounding guitar
track 6 this is great song ,production cant be faulted enjoyed,
track 7 starts with nice acoustic guitars and a hello ! and ends with a Goodbye, anther gentle and enjoyable song and great song writing ,
track 8 wow really like this one reminds me of the beach boys , in there sunflower days all Bruce Johnston vocals this is my fave at the moment, this one needs to reach more ears than this up load will give it
track 9 pace moves up slightly I don’t think I was ever beautiful !! HA HA GREAT LEAD BREAK , and nice guitars through out,
track 10 flight 19, another well produced number, reminds me of the Bermuda triangle plane disappearances !! nice story telling,
track 11, title track of this batch of great work carrying with that distinctive vocal style
track 12 great guitar intro vocals right up front , louder or slightly more compressed than what has gone before giving it a pay attention feel , nice instrumental bridge ,
track 13 getting the impression that I am listening to a double album here as the production seems louder than the songs before track 11, still the amazing quality enjoying
track 14 synth intro giving a more 80s- 90s feel nice arrangement
track 15 showing great versatility this track stars with a more folksy feel and some really nice lead guitar work great atmosphere conjured up here great harmony’s to ward the end
track 16 another great track showing great versatility
track 17 great story telling with in a song,as with track 18 which brings this great batch of songs to a close, over all this would grace any body’s album collection with a very professional approach
and production that most would be pleased with if MT users read this while listening to the first track and thinking that it is the flavour of the ongoing 17 tracks then for get it this is very strong volume of work and needs to be listened to in its entirety to gain the full strength of the musicians and song writers that are The Nigel Purcell Trio thumbs up great volume of work as you can probably tell work on the next sizzle video came to a stand still while listening and commenting, believe in love trevor sizzle -
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Walking
The Nigel Purcell Trio Lyrics
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Living like a small thing
Today's sounds makes us thrill
Tomorrow they're over the hill
Climbing that wooden hill
Hearts beating
Waiting to be killed
Life is such a thrill
When you're walking
Suddenly
You're outside nowhere
Sands of time
Just couldn't care
Waiting round a village cross
It's unchanging
It's no loss
Climbing that wooden hill
Hearts beating
Waiting to be killed
No time to take things in
Life is such a thrill
When you're walking
Climbing that wooden hill
Hearts beating
Waiting to be killed
No time to take things in
Life is such a thrill
When you're walking
When you're walking
When you're walking
When you're walking
All right
The lyrics of The Nigel Purcell Trio's song "Walking" capture a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in life. The first verse begins with the imagery of "creeping crawling" and living like a small thing, suggesting the feeling of being insignificant or overlooked. The line "Today's sounds makes us thrill, Tomorrow they're over the hill" speaks to the fleeting nature of excitement and the impermanence of certain experiences. It implies that what may bring joy or excitement today might lose its allure in the future.
The phrase "climbing that wooden hill" in the chorus is a metaphor for ascending stairs or going up in life. It portrays a sense of anticipation and the beating hearts indicate a heightened state of vulnerability or fear. The line "waiting to be killed" can be seen as a metaphor for facing challenges or uncertainties in life, where there is a constant sense of danger or risk. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, as there is "no time to take things in." This suggests that life is moving rapidly and there is a need to keep up, without pausing to fully appreciate or understand the experiences one is going through.
The second verse introduces a contrast between the outside world and an internal state of being. "Suddenly, you're outside nowhere" implies a disconnection or detachment from one's surroundings, as if feeling lost or isolated. The "sands of time" not caring reflects the relentless passage of time, which can feel indifferent to our personal struggles or concerns. The mention of "waiting round a village cross" portrays a stagnation or unchanged state, reinforcing the feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the themes introduced earlier. The line "climbing that wooden hill, hearts beating" is repeated, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and vulnerability in life. The phrase "When you're walking" is also repeated multiple times, indicating that the act of walking symbolizes the journey of life itself. Overall, the lyrics suggest that life is both thrilling and challenging, filled with moments of vulnerability and uncertainty, where time is constantly moving and there is a need to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Creeping crawling
Moving slowly and cautiously, like a tiny creature
Living like a small thing
Existing in a way that feels insignificant and unimportant
Today's sounds makes us thrill
The current sounds around us create excitement and enjoyment
Tomorrow they're over the hill
But soon those sounds will become less interesting and lose their allure
Climbing that wooden hill
Ascending a staircase made of wood
Hearts beating
Feeling the strong, rhythmic pulse of our hearts
Waiting to be killed
Being in a state of anticipation, ready to face potential danger or harm
No time to take things in
Not having the opportunity or capacity to fully absorb or appreciate the surroundings
Life is such a thrill
Existence itself is filled with excitement and exhilaration
When you're walking
Especially when you're engaged in the act of walking
Suddenly
Unexpectedly or all at once
You're outside nowhere
Finding yourself in a place that feels unfamiliar or detached from reality
Sands of time
The passing of time, which can feel as transient as sand slipping through one's fingers
Just couldn't care
Simply not being concerned or bothered
Waiting round a village cross
Remaining in a state of anticipation or hesitation at a crossroads in a small community
It's unchanging
Existing in a state of permanence or not displaying any noticeable variation
It's no loss
Not feeling any regret or sadness over the lack of change or progression
All right
Everything is satisfactory or acceptable
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Purcell, Nigel Ratcliffe
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