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SomewhereupinMichigan · 03-19-2004, 01:14 PM

quote:Originally posted by Old Dan:
What surprises me when I hear Gord in concert is that while his voice has definitely changed, it's not only suited to his later songs, like Painter, but his early stuff as well. His work from the late 70's to mid 80's has been adapted somewhat, and his voice is stretching in places to do the job. But his 60's and early 70's songs seem perfectly well suited to the changes his voice has gone through. Interesting. Has anyone else noticed this?

Well, what you say is true except for those early songs which he simply no longer performs, of which there are many. Obviously, there can be many reasons for no longer doing certain songs. However, I dare say that one reason is that Gord simply doesn't have the vocal range to perform some of the early tunes which were staples in his repertoire. One great example is Minstrel of the Dawn. When was the last time anyone heard this tune in concert?

03-19-2004, 01:14 PM	#15
SomewhereupinMichigan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Owosso and Houghton Lake, MI Posts: 403	quote:Originally posted by Old Dan: What surprises me when I hear Gord in concert is that while his voice has definitely changed, it's not only suited to his later songs, like Painter, but his early stuff as well. His work from the late 70's to mid 80's has been adapted somewhat, and his voice is stretching in places to do the job. But his 60's and early 70's songs seem perfectly well suited to the changes his voice has gone through. Interesting. Has anyone else noticed this? Well, what you say is true except for those early songs which he simply no longer performs, of which there are many. Obviously, there can be many reasons for no longer doing certain songs. However, I dare say that one reason is that Gord simply doesn't have the vocal range to perform some of the early tunes which were staples in his repertoire. One great example is Minstrel of the Dawn. When was the last time anyone heard this tune in concert?