SHAWN SMITH - The Diamond Hand CD & T-shirt

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  • yahamitayahamita Posts: 1,514
    SWEET!!!! Came over here to bitch about CC, and struck gold!
    I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!

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  • If anyone missed this on the old Brad forum and RM, I just thought I'd post it here. My review from York this year. The planets aligned this day. Fucking amazing.
    We went and saw Shawn play in York the other night. My wife and I flew over from Dublin and spent a few days driving around to the stately homes she likes to visit. The show was in a (deconsecrated?) church. No stage. Folding chairs for the audience. No stage lights-just oridinary small ceiling lights with a dimmer switch. It was fucking great. We got there an hour early (ticket said 8pm start time, but it was pushed back to half . I went in to the venue for a look, and the promoter told me to go have a beer in the cemetary in the church yard. He let me put my jacket on a front row seat first though. We got beers and sat out in the attached cemetary and drank amongst the tombstones until they'd let us in. The day was gloriously sunny.

    We got let in, and chatted to people sitting next to us. I'd say the gig was 80 people, tops. All the chairs got taken, with half a dozen guys standing at the back. It's a tiny church, and Shawn could see the back wall. He walked on, strode to the piano, sat down and played 'The Day Brings'. He ballsed up one of the verses and excused himself due to his nerves. I got a beautiful recording of the show. He also sang the 2nd verse of Not Too Late first, stopped, started clapping and looking upwards trying to remember the first verse (and I nearly started singing it to help him), and then went back into it. He also said he wouldn't do an encore as it's a bit naff to walk all around the audience to go off stage, but he was called back for one with a standing ovation anyway. (It was Time O the Year-->Purple Rain-->Amazing Grace). We were sat front row, in front of the left (if you're facing Shawn) speaker. The piano wasn't mic-ed up to the PA, just to Shawn's little monitor. It was a very 'stereo' sounding show from our seats, as we were getting the vocal on our left side (from the speaker) and the piano from our right side (from the instrument). Hope that makes sense! He interacted with the audience more than usual, taking requests if he knew the songs. Someone asked for Mr. Pink. There's always one, isn't there? (Mr. Pink's a metal tune at heart, and this is a solo piano show).

    Shawn took time post-show to sign autographs and take pictures with everyone, too. (My wife and I each got a poster signed; one in black, one in silver, and a photo).

    The setlist (from my photo of the setlist) was as follows (however, he changed it a bit). I can get the correct setlist when I edit the MiniDisc.

    The Day Brings
    Isn't That Right
    Some Never Come Home
    Screen
    Crown of Thorns
    Buttercup
    Suffering
    Time O The Year
    Not Too Late
    Pearl
    Wrapped In My Memory
    Without Love
    My Very Best
    Here Come the Holy Rollers
    Ring That Bell
    Leaving Home
    Purple Rain

    He didn't play My Very Best or Pearl. Time O The Year was actually played as a final encore and segued into Purple Rain, which seagued into Amazing Grace. The 3 songs from the new album (Here Come the Holy Rollers, Ring That Bell and Leaving Home) were played in the middle of the set. Crown of Thorns was breathtaking.

    I saw Brad in Adelaide in 1998, and I saw them in 2002 in Washington DC, and both times thought they were kind of sloppy live. Shawn solo, with just a baby grand piano, is amazing. The voice, the playing, the weather, the venue. All the elements conspired to make a wonderful day in York. The town itself itself has it's original medieval walls around it and has plenty of tiny streets and funky stores. What a wonderful day. It was also my 3rd time meeting him, and, although innately shy, he has been graceful every time. Hope he comes back soon.

    Edit: Actual set played:
    The Day Brings
    Some Never Come Home
    Screen
    Crown of Thorns
    Wrapped in my Memory
    Suffering
    Not Too Late
    Here Come the Holy Rollers
    Losing Home
    Isn't That Right
    Buttercup
    Without Love
    Purple Rain-->The Day Brings (outtro)
    (encore break)
    Time O the Year-->Amazing Grace
    Edit for pj.com: The recording is currently unavailable, as per management's instructions, so please don't ask for it. If I'm ever allowed to circulate it, I will. (Remember: it's my Wembley 2007 PJ show in circulation, so I'm not 'hoarding' in this instance).

    Also, Just received the 2 re-releases from the label in the mail. Very nice packaging. Elegant, would describe it nicely. (Not really sure why I bought them. I have the original pressings, and the bonus tracks-that's fandom, I guess.)

    On another note: shawnsmith.co.uk closed today. Refers us to the label's site. Hope they make some changes then, as it needs updating.

    I have 2 Brad shows I'm willing to trade for any Brad/Satchel and especially Shawn solo shows if anyone's interested, and has anything I don't. They are:
    October 26 2002: 9.30 Club, Washington DC (this is my own recording, not the one in circulation and sounds good) [lineage: Sony ECM 717 mics-->Sharp MD-->CD WAVE-->WAV)
    January 2 2003: The Gov, Adelaide, Australia (this is my friend's recording. Don't know the mics, so the lineage is roughly Sony MD-->CD WAVE-->WAV-->my CDR.

    All my other older Brad shows are in not accessible, but they're all from the Maxell XL 2 Cassette days, so I'll even take CD upgrades to them. Thanks for reading!
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.

  • On another note: shawnsmith.co.uk closed today. Refers us to the label's site. Hope they make some changes then, as it needs updating.

    It's sad that Mike shut the site down...I have no idea why. But I've been in contact with Shawn's current label and will be doing my best to follow in his footsteps. That means I'll be changing up the site to be much more than just a discography. I'm currently working on the new layout and plan to have it active by October 1.

    PS - Randall, check your PM's
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • It's sad that Mike shut the site down...I have no idea why. But I've been in contact with Shawn's current label and will be doing my best to follow in his footsteps. That means I'll be changing up the site to be much more than just a discography. I'm currently working on the new layout and plan to have it active by October 1.

    PS - Randall, check your PM's

    Good luck.
  • Audio AUD recording linked from Scott Ford Radio site. From Portland 2003. Sounds great. Most of the tunes are re-arranged. He has a band with him (not Brad). Shawn can do the most amazing Crown of Thorns, unfortunately, this Johnny Cash-like version ain't it. Great to hear a load of 'Shield...' songs live, besides the usual 'Wrapped in my Memory'. And 'Pearl' is stunning on this too. If you're a fan, go get it.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,454
    so how is this record? have yet to hear it
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • mfc2006 wrote:
    so how is this record? have yet to hear it

    It's phenomenal! Go to http://www.indie911.com/index.php?cID=1112 and listen to the songs listed as being from the Diamond Hand album. In addition, you'll be able to listen to (and/or purchase) past albums and lots of previously unreleased material.
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • mfc2006 wrote:
    so how is this record? have yet to hear it

    The Diamond Hand album is great. Really great. The only downside, sonically, are the awful female harmonies on "The Congregation". Big thumbs down for Lucy Suzuki's (she's Shawn's self-styled 'guru') incredibly irritating backing vox. Other than that, the album's a cracker!

    I think the best tunes, off the top of my head, are "Losing Home", "Ring that Bell" and "Here Come the Holy Rollers". Of course, that's just my totally subjective opinion.

    As well as the J-man's suggestion above, you can also buy the re-released first two albums as well as this new one at soundvssilence.com

    Randall.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • The Diamond Hand album is great. Really great. The only downside, sonically, are the awful female harmonies on "The Congregation". Big thumbs down for Lucy Suzuki's (she's Shawn's self-styled 'guru') incredibly irritating backing vox. Other than that, the album's a cracker!

    I think the best tunes, off the top of my head, are "Losing Home", "Ring that Bell" and "Here Come the Holy Rollers". Of course, that's just my totally subjective opinion.

    As well as the J-man's suggestion above, you can also buy the re-released first two albums as well as this new one at soundvssilence.com

    Randall.

    Those "awful female harmonies" and "incredibly irritating" vocals are mainly sung by Regan's young daughter.
  • Those "awful female harmonies" and "incredibly irritating" vocals are mainly sung by Regan's young daughter.

    I was going by the liner notes on the back of the album cover:
    "chase hager and lucy suzuki singing background vocals".

    Perhaps I was a bit harsh: the vocals per se ain't so bad, the song just doesn't require them, I feel. But I do find them irritating. But who said I had any taste?!
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • The Diamond Hand album is great. Really great. The only downside, sonically, are the awful female harmonies on "The Congregation". Big thumbs down for Lucy Suzuki's (she's Shawn's self-styled 'guru') incredibly irritating backing vox. Other than that, the album's a cracker!

    I think the best tunes, off the top of my head, are "Losing Home", "Ring that Bell" and "Here Come the Holy Rollers". Of course, that's just my totally subjective opinion.

    As well as the J-man's suggestion above, you can also buy the re-released first two albums as well as this new one at soundvssilence.com

    Randall.

    Losing Home is by far one of my favorite tunes. Absolutely love it! Also, I really love the backing vox on Congregation...one of the best parts of the song in my opinion. The "children" contrasting with Shawn is awesome...kiddie choruses always seem to work...Stardog Champion by Mother Love Bone and of course Another Brick in the Wall pt 2 by Pink Floyd being two great examples. :)
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • Does this really still need to be a sticky? :?
    NERDS!
  • Yes.
    Because Shawn Smith's the fucking man.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • Yes.
    Because Shawn Smith's the fucking man.

    Hard to argue with Randall.
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    Audio AUD recording linked from Scott Ford Radio site. From Portland 2003. Sounds great. Most of the tunes are re-arranged. He has a band with him (not Brad). Shawn can do the most amazing Crown of Thorns, unfortunately, this Johnny Cash-like version ain't it. Great to hear a load of 'Shield...' songs live, besides the usual 'Wrapped in my Memory'. And 'Pearl' is stunning on this too. If you're a fan, go get it.

    I downloaded this from the SFR site a couple of months ago and it was my first listen to Shawn Smith :oops: I can't believe I waited so long to check him out. I didn't like the Crown of Thorns cover at all. Like you said, Pearl was amazing and I loved Purple Rain and Leaving California!!! So all I have listened to is this boot. Any suggestions where I should start next?
  • Yes.
    Because Shawn Smith's the fucking man.

    Hard to argue with Randall.

    True, but no one had posted in this in like 4 months ;)
    NERDS!
  • I saw him at the london show.. I think the pub was called the half moon, it's famous for the stones having played there and various others, it's small, very small. The show was great, he started off by stating 'it's been a long time coming' then took off, I think he was quite nervous at first. He was at the bar before the gig and was around afterwards, signing posters and chatting. Sandra got me a poster, taaa. It's a great poster that glows in the dark when the lights are off.
    Salut baloo
  • Live at the Point reissue is now available at Sound vs Silence (http://soundvssilence.bigcartel.com) for only $10.00!!!


    To Pjgarden: Shawn's Shield of Thorns and Diamond Hand albums are his most accessible (and, I think, his best overall). Brad's Interiors and Satchel's The Family are also great starting points.
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    ^^^^ Thank you! I'll check em out!
  • To Pjgarden: Shawn's Shield of Thorns and Diamond Hand albums are his most accessible (and, I think, his best overall). Brad's Interiors and Satchel's The Family are also great starting points.

    I'm with SCC on this as starting points for yo' new new musical journey.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • Just some tidbits to throw out there:

    1. We're having a contest at the Collective for FREE copies of Shawn's Live at the Point reissue: www.sscollective.net

    2. Shawn is playing a show at ToST Lounge, Seattle on April 17 as Shawn Smith & Fireside Gospel. This project is a collaboration between Shawn and Joey Veneziani.

    3. All Hail the Crown will be playing May 9 at the High Dive, Seattle. AHTC's sophomore album is almost ready for release. This is the band with Kevin Wood that started as "the second coming of Malfunkshun."

    4. Finally, Shawn has floated the idea of doing an Appalachian album

    Additional details on the website. Thanks everyone!
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • J, check your email.
    If anyone wants an uncirculated Shawn show from last year, PM me and I'll send you the link. It's not the York show I taped, it's a different UK show someone else taped, but I have permission to circulate. Thanks to the taper, who's kinda new to the taping fold, but very generous with it. :rawk 'n' roll:

    Rands.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • strummersstrummers Posts: 2,611
    Just some tidbits to throw out there:

    1. We're having a contest at the Collective for FREE copies of Shawn's Live at the Point reissue: http://www.sscollective.net

    2. Shawn is playing a show at ToST Lounge, Seattle on April 17 as Shawn Smith & Fireside Gospel. This project is a collaboration between Shawn and Joey Veneziani.

    3. All Hail the Crown will be playing May 9 at the High Dive, Seattle. AHTC's sophomore album is almost ready for release. This is the band with Kevin Wood that started as "the second coming of Malfunkshun."

    4. Finally, Shawn has floated the idea of doing an Appalachian album

    Additional details on the website. Thanks everyone!

    I won the contest! Thank you so much J - Shawn's missed in the UK! :D
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  • rchallenrchallen Posts: 58
    Hey all, I'm cleaning out my CD collection for the millionth time, and I discovered a few rare Brad import singles I'm gonna sell. I prefer to get them in the hands of a true fan, rather than sell on eBay or to a used CD store. So if you're interested in either (or both) of these, let me know:

    Brad - The Day Brings
    -- Australia only CD, Cat # 664712 2, Epic, 1997
    1. The Day Brings
    2. Boom Boom Caw
    3. Saucy
    4. 20th Century (‘66 Chevelle)

    Brad - Secret Girl
    -- Australia only CD, Cat # 665533 2, Epic, 1997
    Seance and Heaven Help were also released as bonus tracks on the Japanese version of Interiors.
    1. Secret Girl
    2. Séance
    3. Heaven Help
    4. The Day Brings (Acoustic)

    I'm also selling the Satchel "EDC" CD which isn't that rare, but if you've been hunting it, I can let it go for a few bucks. :mrgreen:

    --Rich
  • strummersstrummers Posts: 2,611
    http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com/

    New site up - looks pretty good! Great to hear Satchel are recording again! :D
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  • strummers wrote:
    http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com/

    New site up - looks pretty good! Great to hear Satchel are recording again! :D

    Thanks! Hopefully we'll have some Satchel news and music up very soon!
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
  • Real nice re-design, J.
    My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
  • This has been stickied for nearly 2 years now.

    Just an observation.
  • strummersstrummers Posts: 2,611
    Mr Smith deserves it to remain stickied.

    Just a point of view. ;)
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  • Hey Rands, you get the email I sent last week? And Strummers, I'm gonna go ahead and agree with you there. :)

    In Shawn news, he's made a cameo on the new Super Sonic Soul Pimps album, which is due for release on Valentine's Day. In addition to Satchel's show at The Croc on Feb 18, they'll be opening for The Pimps in Portland on Feb 12. Check the site for details! Also, you can catch up on all things Satchel at satchelpartnership.com
    <a href="http://www.shawnsmithsinger.com">Shawn Smith</a> / <a href="http://www.thebandbrad.com">Brad</a&gt; / <a href="http://www.allhailthecrown.com">All Hail the Crown</a> / <a href="http://www.satchelpartnership.com">Satchel</a&gt;

    (Shawn Smith's official website, but not Thee Shawn Smith)
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