Aural Sculptors - The Stranglers Live 1976 to the Present
Welcome to Aural Sculptors, a blog aimed at bringing the music of The Stranglers to as wide an audience as possible. Whilst all of the various members of the band that have passed through the ranks since 1974 are accomplished studio musicians, it is on stage where the band have for me had their biggest impact.
As a collector of their live recordings for many years I want to share some of the better quality material with other fans. By selecting the higher quality recordings I hope to present The Stranglers in the best possible light for the benefit of those less familiar with their material than the hardcore fan.
Needless to say, this site will steer well clear of any officially released material. As well as live gigs, I will post demos, radio interviews and anything else that I feel may be of interest.
In addition, occasionally I will post material by other bands, related or otherwise, that mean a lot to me.
Your comments and/or contributions are most welcome. Please email me at adrianandrews@myyahoo.com.
Monday, 30 December 2013
Friday, 27 December 2013
The Wickerman Festival, Dundrennan, 22nd July 2005
Here's an old summer festival set of a 'Norfolk Coast' vintage from north of the border. This is, being a festival the full set played on the day I believe.
MP3: http://we.tl/WqeT8E1cyJ
Artwork: http://we.tl/Ud5uIyGiJW
01. Norfolk Coast
02. Big Thing Coming
03. Peaches
04. Walk On By
05. Duchess
06. Lost Control
07. (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
08. Five Minutes
09. No More Heroes
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Rock School Gig At The Half Moon in Bishops Stortford 22nd December 2013
First and foremost, this has nothing to do with the fund raising songs that have been posted on this site. Initially, when I suggested that I would upload a song from this gig, Rudi said that 'Who is going to want to see someone dressed as a geography teacher playing awful songs'. It's a fair point, but I would like to point out that his choice of clothing is his.... how do you rebel against punky parents? Drape yourself in tweed and corduroy (elbow patches optional) that's what! It is true that due to a bout of pneumonia he missed lessons and therefore had no influence over the songs to be played.
Good to see that Rudi has really persevered with the bass and he now plays in a relaxed and confident manner, which is more than I could ever do!!
Super Duper Love by Joss Stone
(Rudi on bass)
Half Moon, Bishops Stortford 22nd December 2013
Good For You Alan!
Today we have the news that at the Governments request, Alan Turing has received a Royal Pardon. A somewhat empty gesture, but important nevertheless for those that knew and loved him.
It is to him that many thousands of individuals, on both sides of the conflict, should offer thanks for the survival of fathers, sons, brothers and husbands since as a result of his genius the slaughter of the Second World War was ended at least two years earlier than it would have were it not for his (and all of the other codebreakers) work.
It is probably improper to pass judgement on those within the establishment that meted out such harsh treatment to the man. I still hold the view that given his unique contribution to the war effort, Turing's 'crimes' should have been conveniently overlooked.
Elastica Christmas John Peel Session 17th December 1994
Here's one that can only be posted at this time of year!
A special Christmas themed Peel session from Elastica.
FLAC: http://we.tl/vnsoOXFSku
01. All For Gloria
02. I Want To Be A King Of Orient R
03. Father Christmas
04. Blue
Track 3 sounds awfully familiar, can't put my finger on it though......
Wembley Stadium 18th August 1979
Many thanks to yesican and MeAnIe for helping me out with this one!!
A short support slot (for The Who), but I'm sure you'll agree, a land mark gig in their long career. A classic Raven set, featuring no less than eight tracks from the album.
FLAC: http://we.tl/7vdUqVUAb4
MP3: http://we.tl/eAM3PhFdLm
01. Nuclear Device
02. Genetix
03. The Raven
04. Dead Los Angeles
05. Baroque Bordello
06. Tank
07. Threatened
08. Shah Shah A Go Go
09. Ice
10. Down In The Sewer
11. Bring On The Nubiles
12. Duchess
13. Toiler On The Sea
JJ and Jet
Wembley Stadium 18th August 1979
Dave and Hugh (who's just seen the ghost of Keith Moon!)
Wembley Stadium 18th August 1979
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