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I recently returned from a trip to London, where music awaits you at every corner -- and in the Underground too. My wife and I found ourselves one night in Covent Garden, and even though it was raining, we heard the most amazing voice ... complemented by terrific guitar playing. It turned out to be a remarkable tenor named Terry St. Clair. I struck up a conversation with Terry and have since e-mailed him. You too can listen to his tunes, on his My Space page. It turns out I'm not the only American who has gone to England and discovered Terry, in the same way we were given the gift of our favorite movie of 2007, Once, which carries its own UK flair. Rice University student Dustin Bachrach recently posted a photograph of Terry on his Web site (thanks much for the photo, Dustin), and -- what do you know? -- even American cinema has discovered Terry. Photo of Terry St. Clair courtesy of Dustin Bachrach Mr. St. Clair's "If I Fall in Love With You" was featured in an underrated but superb movie released in 2005 titled The Upside of Anger, starring Joan Allen and Kevin Costner. Speaking of the rain, Joan's character is driving through the rain when Terry's voice comes wafting over the radio, singing that terrific ballad. The problem with radio, of course, is that songs as exquisite as "If I Fall in Love with You" almost never get played. Try hearing the best of Jimmy LaFave, John Gorka or Eliza Gilkyson on commercial radio. Good luck. Here's hoping that Terry comes to Dallas if and when he decides to tour the USA, allowing you to catch him in person. |
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Posted by Mike Daniel @ 6:21 PM Tue, Jun 03, 2008
Having made two trips to London this year alone already, I can attest to it being a music town. But only for certain types -- and those types don't always mesh with what we Americans perceive as being prototypically British.
Folk? Yes, as Michael attests. Techno and dance-pop? Oh yeah; it dominates. That 'Brit-pop' we keep hearing (and hearing about)? Not so much, actually; that's performed sparingly and in extremely calculated places and times. Punk and metal? You really have to seek those out to find it in London, especially metal, which is far more prevalent in other large British cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.
Posted by Bifi @ 9:11 AM Wed, Jun 04, 2008
Yes, Terry is the best!!!!!!