Pentangle- Hunting Song LIVE 1970 (REACTION)
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Song Link: • Pentangle - Hunting Song - Hudba
Jansch's work influenced many artists, especially Jimmy Page, Mike Oldfield, Paul Simon, Pete Hawkes, Nick Drake, Donovan, and Neil Young.
Jansch received two Lifetime Achievement Awards at the BBC Folk Awards: one, in 2001, for his solo achievements and the other, in 2007, as a member of Pentangle.
One of the excellent traditional songs Pentagle sang is Willy O' Winsbury. There is a great live version from 1972, which showcases just how fantastic her voice is.
This song appeared on the third Pentangle album, “Basket of Light.” It was their biggest selling album, probably because the lead song and hit single “Light Flight” was used as a theme song on a BBC television show. “BoL” would be a fantastic album to do in total, not a weak or unimaginative song on it. And speaking of the bassist Danny Thompson, you can hear him playing on several albums by Richard Thompson (no relation) and Loudon Wainwright III. The two guitarists from Pentangle were hugely influential in the mid Sixties, I remember Jimmy Page citing them as influences. Both Bert and John had extensive solo careers, and produced several albums together before forming Pentangle. They used acoustic instruments exclusively on their first three records, before John started adding some subtle electric guitar at times.
This is the peak of British folk. That's it. The best. An absolute masterpiece. And let's note the impeccable studio film production.
Have been a fan of Pentangle since the 70s. Jacqui McShee has one of the purest voices around, and all the band members are outstanding in their own right. Being in Australia I never saw them live, but I did see Danny Thompson when he toured with Richard Thompson (no relation) about 25 years ago when they were promoting their album Industry. Great double act of one of the greatest bassists alongside one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
I got to see Richard a couple albums later for the Mock Tudor tour. Not sure Danny was with him but I think Teddy was. He played his turquoise Ferrington a lot, I love that guitar, especially played by such a great player. Did get Richard’s autograph, sweet guy.
As that guy on the Fast Show used to say: Nice. If, maybe, a little long...
Managed to see them live twice once when supported by Richard and Linda Thompson Magic!
I remember when you were first getting into Jethro Tull and many of us were saying "You need to branch out into English folk rock bands like Fairport Convention and Pentangle." And here you are!
OLD FART COMMENT: Imagine a time when people lined up to see groups like this instead of pop divas and gansta rap. *sigh*
hunting song truly is a masterpiece. Pentangle were a supergroup in the truesst sense of the word - each one of them was virtuosic on their chosen instruments and Jacquie in her vocals.
Pentangle is one of those bands that I had heard OF but hadn't heard back in the 70's. Back then, there was no internet or CZcams to be able to check out every band there was. You had to purchase physical copies - vinyl or tape - and spending money on something I had not heard before was not something I was able to do. You whippersnappers don't know how good you've got it these days.
My favorite Pentangle song. Love the structure of the song, with the A B C A sections, and the first two transitions (A to B, B to C) are the same, but the transition back to the A section is arguably its own section, with a stunningly hypnotic use of singing in rounds that mimics fugues. Bert has one verse for each of the 3 sections, but his A section verse isn't until it returns at the end. I love his singing style, which cuts to the heart, and his playing takes on percussive elements, the way he stabs at the end of the verses in the C section. He and Renbourn's guitars tangle around each other so well.
As a kid discovering music in the 1970's this, and the praise it received, left me utterly bewildered. I believed there was something of quality in it, but I really wanted to laugh at apparent seriousness of it all. Now, and particularly having learned to play guitar, I am more able to appreciate its intricacies.
John Renborn in this band. His body of work is amazing as well.
Recorded in 1970 but still completely fresh sounding. They were magic (also there's a reason the oldest songs are still with us today).
Singers like Annie Haslam, Jaqui McShee, and Maddy Prior are one (3?) In a zillion.
Who's Annie Haslam? I don't want to stop listening to search...
@@Eduardo-Ferreira1982 Lead singer of Renaissance. Beautiful voice, even after all these years.
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Ah, OK. Though I knew Sonja name, I still didn't dig Renaissance as I did Trees, Span, Fotheringay, Fairport, Mellow Candle, Comus, Spyrogira or Incredible String Band.
Pentangle is one of the discoveries from your channel that I enjoy. I like the acoustic instruments and the vocals. The bass harmonics at the beginning are pretty sweet.
Love Pentangle, thank you!
"Basket Of Light". One of my 40, 50 favorite albums. Even as a child. I loved looking out of my window, into the setting sun and in the background this Pentangle album with its calm, jazzy-folky sound and its bell-clear singing ran from the first to the last second.
So glad I came across this. Hunting Song has been my favorite song for over 50 years. I even made it my text tone.
Loved it... loved them ever since I saw then ALLLL those years ago..... Unfortunately never seen them live and the only one of the members I have seen live is Danny Thompson and as you say... he is always a powerhouse.. Seen him a couple of the times with John Martyn and once with Richard Thompson... good times so glad you are experiencing the gamut of seventies music. Keep on Rocking.
Just looking at the simplicity of the gear they are using to provide such a
perfect recording
That was great. All new to me. Thank you.
Old English folk music is a staple of lots of movie and TV show period pieces set in Merry Olde England. It is familiar and comfortable to our ears despite being a relic of times past. I loved Pentangle and bought all of their albums back around 1970. I used to play them, a lot, as Sunday morning music. My daughter came to love Pentangle, too, and borrowed my vinyl after she moved out and began her adult life. I can't remember the year now, but it was not too long ago, that Jacqui and John toured together, mainly playing old Pentangle songs. My daughter and I drove from Metro Detroit out to The Ark in Ann Arbor to see them. I brought all of my albums, and got some applause when John asked if anybody had purchased one of their later works, and I was able to hold the album high above my head. After the delightful stripped down concert, both Jacqui and John stuck around, seated on the front of the stage, to talk to the fans. They signed all of my albums, and spent extra time talking to my daughter, whose fandom, I suspect, was a delight to them when they probably had been playing for mostly old farts throughout the tour. I think I recall reading that John passed away two or three years after that night.
This was part of the fusion era where artists brought elements of different genres into the rock music world. Blues, jazz, classical, and folk, among others. This band fused old English folk music and rock. They offended some of their folk music fans when they introduced electric instruments in their later albums, but I liked the change. I learned about them via FM underground radio. They never got any AM play in the USA, and precious little FM play once that band emerged from the underground scene. I would guess hardly any of your audience has ever heard of them.
Beautiful Pentangle! Danny Thompson is great but he was playing with two legendary musicians Bert Jansch and John Renbourn (who sang here).
I think it was Bert who sang and introduced the song. But yes, they are both outstanding and hugely influential musicians. Bert Jansch, now sadly passed, has a wonderful catalogue well worth exploring.
@@lbd-po7cl I thought that Bert Jansch spoke with a Scottish accent, maybe I'm wrong. I'm very fond of his 'The Black Swan' album.
@@Katehowe3010 I've seen some on youtube.
Wasn't he Scottish?
@@Katehowe3010 I really thought so... :)
Bought one of his best of records the only time I went to Scotland and you could see his records were all over the place. No mistakes there.
I am lucky enough to have seen Pentangle a few times. Jacqui McShee's singing always captivated me. Along with Danny Thompson & Bert Jansch this makes Pentangle very special indeed. My favourite tune of theirs is "Light Flight" a 45 I d.j. with at festivals & folk/jazz gigs, & which was used as the theme tune to "Take Three Girls" a t.v. sit-com.
I discovered Pentangle when one Saturday, browsing the donated albums at the public library, I decided to check out either "Sweet Child" or "Basket Of Light" (can't recall which one I borrowed first). Their mix of medieval themes/styles and virtuoso quasi-Jazz playing fascinated me. A personal favorite track is "The Trees They Do Grow High".
I think this song encapsulates what Pentangle were better than any of their other songs. It has all the elements of their different styles and influences and allows each member to show what they do best. Yet, like all of their best music, they make something completely new. Even after all these years their music still holds up.
Jacqui McShee, Sandy Denny, Sonja Kristina, and Annie Haslam were the Queens of Prog, circa 1969 - 1972.
I am glad for you you recognized Pentangle, it adds to your cred. Their live version of Wee Willie the Winsbury is one of the nicer things on youTube. Sandy Denny from the Beyond.
Beautiful... this was the music that got me through uni. I was born in 1968 but did not hear of them until CZcams came around.
How old was you when you got to university?
One of my very favorite songs/performances of all time. Strikes right through my heart. Some of the very best musicians of that era (e.g. Bert Jansh was Jimmy page's guitar hero) and Jacqui McShee has one of those voices you can consider THE voice and that song fits her like a glove. I'm extactic that you chose it and impatient to see your reaction.
If you think Danny Thompson is va-va-voom, you'll also think MARLO Thompson is hoobie-shoobie hip-flip city. Simple algebra.
I love this kind of music, whether it is written today, the '70s, or hundreds of years ago. What a treat to finally get to see them.
Pentangle is on the graceful and elegant side of folk-prog.
They gentle took the very essence of traditional folk, but delivers it with such a ternderness and careful attitude...
First time hearing Pentangle. I quite enjoyed it. Very 60s and 70s. Bass work was outstanding and vocals were nice. I’m guessing Loreena McKennett was influenced by groups like this. Acoustic provides a nice change from heavier prog stuff. Thanks, JP!
Gorgeous. Goose bump inducing. ❤️❤️
Medieval melodrama, Jaqui McShee singing, Bert & Danny on guitar and bass respectively, almost a total winner! Only thing this needed, (wait for it) -------------more 'cow-bell' hahaha. Peace and happy hunting.
I'm from northern England and raised on this music & love to see other countries & cultures truly appreciate all the different kinds of music. Your reaction is a gift to my eyes & ears. Thank you
I saw Pentangle at their first public concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London and several times later. I actually met John Renbourn at a pub near my university before the band was formed. He was playing for pints!
Pentangle.... love 'em. Jacqui McShee sings like an angel. You might get into the UK prog/folk rock band The Trees, who released a couple of albums in the early 70's. I'd recommend either The Great Silkie or Sally Free And Easy by the band as a taster.
Pentangle also covered “Sally Free And Easy.”
Great choice, Justin. We're lucky to have these films of live Pentangle.
Brilliant! Often overlooked now, probably because they weren’t a ‘flagon of ale and jigs abounding’ typeof band like Fairport or Steeleye, but yes if you’re into subtlety and intricate interplay then The Pentangle are the band to listen too, and nowhere was there a haunted folk voice to compare with Jacqui on the traditional tunes. (I know Sandy Denny fans will slam me now, and of course i love her too. Sandy had more power, and she also wrote classic songs, but for sheer ‘shiver down the spine’ spookiness, i think Jacqui is the one). 👍
Sandy's voice is sometimes annoying. Now crucify me...
YAY ! Bert Jansch is one of the guitarists Jimmy Page got influences from to his acoustic playing. "Angie" is probably Jansch's best known solo piece. If you have the time, please compare it to Zeppelin piece "Bron-Yr-Aur" (Not "Bron -Y-Aur Stomp" :) ) I think it can safely be said that there was this sort of school of singing in the UK back then. McShee, Annie Haslam of Renaissance, Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span, Sally Oldfield in Sallyangie and later solo career cross to mind.
Warming mellow Sunday music, enjoyed it. Took a break from my side gig of sprucing up a faded print. The video was nice to see such important dudes I’ve heard about for years. Going to have to watch it again. Back to work, bordering on overdue. Yikes!
Peace and puffy clouds Music
Nice peaceful music to go to sleep to. Not boring, just quite comforting to me. Reminds me that you haven't reviewed Renaissance in a while. Blackmore's Night is also worth a peek. The live videos are a nice look into what bands do without all the studio production. Just spotted a huge rabbit hole of live video suggestions so I will say good night🙂🤙💤
@@Katehowe3010 Haha! Superior is a subjective term but technically Annie does have a five octave range and I was just saying that her voice reminded me of them not being reviewed in a while. Frankly I had never heard of them before and am quite intrigued by this video. If Justin did them before I must have missed it. 🙃. Same with Blackmore's Night, a band I am quite familiar with. Some women's voices are just comforting in different ways yet also in the same way if you understand what I am saying 🙂✌️
@@Katehowe3010 That is what is great about these comments we all find out about bands that have somehow eluded us. I found out about Blackmore's Night just a couple of years ago because of an avid Richie Blackmore fan. I really do like that Celtic style sound incorporated into music. I just like Celtic style music itself also. I will definitely look further into their music. Thanks!
@@Katehowe3010 I really have been giving Pentangle another chance or MANY more chances and they really are great band. Maybe not Celtic but British folk technically. I really I don't care as they're one of the most comforting and beautiful sounding bands I've ever heard! Music like this was not as easy to find in the US back then. No radio play for bands like Gentle Giant, VdGG, PFM, Gryphon, Happy The Man etc or even early Genesis. Definitely not Pentangle or Gordon Giltrap or other bands that were well known in the UK at the time. I am just discovering them now. It took a dedicated group of a few friends passing records around to get any great outlier music out in the US. Tull, Yes, ELP, Floyd and some others got plenty of FM radio airplay in the 70s but not most. Thanks again Christian!
Afternoon, Justin. Dave from The Smoke. Oh, Down We Go Into Folklore. Lovely performance - Jacquie is enchanting, and her vocals are complemented beautifully by the band, with some magical harmonies near the end. At the time, I was more into Fairport Convention, but I remember seeing John and Bert live at our university Rag Ball one year in the early 70s (that's part of a riotous charity week). P.S. my song ref Folklore is by Big Big Train.
I had a couple of Fairport Convention albums, my favourite of which was "Glady's Leap". Is there a FC song you would recommend about all others?
@@maruad7577 The trio of albums What We Did On Our Holidays, Unhalfbricking and, my favourite, Liege and Lief are classics. If pushed, I would go for Tam Lin from L&L, but their more famous songs include Meet On The Ledge and Who Knows Where The Time Goes.
@@Katehowe3010 Thanks. I am listening now.
@@Katehowe3010 Oh, I liked that. Perfect for a quiet Sunday. Thanks again.
@@Katehowe3010 Nice, I really like the guitar.
An acoustic masterpiece.
A lyrical one too.
Pentangle is a group who arrived at a time when the average music audience liked their wine from a cardboard box. I need still to find your other reaction. I find their 'The Pentangle' album good from start to finish if you are looking for more. I am recalling the song 'Bells' to be especially pleasing to the ear.
Some find this oddly soothing, others quite unsettling. And everyone gets a medal.
Loved it, new to me. Time to delve.
I haven't heard this before. It is excellent. Thanks to those who rec'd it and OGH who reacted to it. Reminds me that you never revisited Loreena McKennit. It also reminds me that you probably have several years of requests backlogged. I was going to be depressed by that but instead decided that is a positive. The well will never run dry.
Love Pentangle. True medieval folk like Steeleye Span. Some of Tull’s acoustic stuff was similar.
You really nailed it with your Gentle Giant comment Justin. I was trying to put my finger on that sound other than Celtic style. I must have missed you reacting to them before but I've gotten good feedback from a cool fan of theirs recommending them highly. Ty!
Great stuff. Check out one of the live versions of Willy O' Winsbury. Hypnotic trance-folk.
Great band indeed.
I had not heard this ever. Very nice and relaxing. Gotta like the mid-evil sounds.
You're totally right. Mesmerising. The level of skill is impressive. And all this virtuosity to the service of the song. And of course the purest of the pure voice of Jacki McShee (I love her attitude too). Here I hear some of the intonation that Kate Bush will use 8 years later.
Pentangle need a little getting used to. But they are great for anyone who likes intricate folk music.
Maybe check out davey graham sooo underated mind blowing
Nice discover for me make me think of Joni Mitchell duet with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull style Irish genra.have a nice day JP.
Listen "Once I Had A Sweetheart" by Pentangle.
LADY NOTHYNGE'S TOYE PUFF BY JOHN RENBOURN, IT'S ELIZABETHAN.
A bit off of this style I recommend a unique album by Bo Hanson. I recommend you put it on your album list as you have to listen to both sided in one sitting. The album is Lord of the Rings. Bo Hanson did a very good musical interpretation of the story.
It's been mentioned before but it never hurts to mention it again.
I love their Hunting Song (for the reasons you state, it turns out), but didn't have anything to say apart from that.
And now I've just had a doubt about whether I remembered to give you a link to *Different - by Lifesigns* (live prog rock) czcams.com/video/INBRMtxZK_0/video.html
It features former Cardiacs (and more) lead guitarist, Jon Poole, now on bass. I think you might approve of his handling of that instrument, here (as well as his contribution to the broader groove of it all).
They're good enough to have played on *Cruise to the Edge* (your next Carribean cruise?)
The musicianship is top-notch, of course but I always see Pentangle as a poor third to the other giants of UK folk-rock - Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span - and that's because the vocals of Jacqui McShee are never as colourful or powerful as those of Maddie Prior and Sandy Denny (plus they rarely 'rock' unlike the other two bands) Good but not quite there.
I both agree and disagree. Sandy really rocked, Maddy too (though, for me, Span died after their 73 album), but sometimes it's good to listen a smoother voice as Mcshee's. I disagree in the part that the instrumental part of Pentangle is even better that the vocals.
wit they said + other stuff🍷