I think that the veedon fleece as perceived by morrison, is wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, love, and an artistic. Well, to say i had low expectations was an understatement and, sure enough, the former was terriblein fact i passed it on to. Van morrison veedon fleece 1974 thenewperfectcollection. Features song lyrics for morrison vans veedon fleece album. When you were a child you were a tomboy your soul satisfaction way back in shady lane do you remember darlin.
It was often cited as the wellspring for much of the music that i was particularly excited by at that time. Veedon fleece is the equal of any recording made by morrison in his career, and it is a great shame it is not more widely known. Veedon fleece expanded edition by van morrison on spotify. In amongst the leonard cohen, joni mitchell and tim hardin albums were hard nose the highway and veedon fleece, two of morrisons mid 70s offerings. Van morrison veedon fleece 2019, green emerald, 180g. Uniquely, veedon fleece produce the leading quality custom made, bespoke carpets and rugs for whatever residential or commercial situation on an individual commission basis. It is celtic, acoustic and heavily influenced by morrisons irish trip. Veedon fleece begins not with an energetic dance floor classic like domino or wild night, nor with an opulent masterpiece like snow in san anselmo, but with the lazy, dreamy fair play. Giant beetle carpets by veedon fleece the design sheppard. While not as wellknown, it continues in the vein of both records note. Van morrison you dont pull no punches but you dont push. Since it was essentially my introduction to vans music other than the radio hits, astral weeks wasnt such a shock as it is for some listeners when i bought it a little while later. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Our edition comes on transparent emerald green,180gram vinyl with a tipon jacket. Nov 22, 2019 van morrison linden arden stole the highlights veedon fleece original by jamessullysullivan. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your. Van morrison veedon fleece exclusive club edition emerald. Veedon fleece, his newest studio disc, illustrates the pitfalls in morrisons approach. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. I say this not because moondance is a weak album it is in fact, hugely impressive but rather because veedon fleece outshines it in every department, being the only other occasion in the entirety of vans recording career where he sailed close to the magisterial heights of astral weeks. Van morrison youre driving me crazy new sealed vinyl. Beetle ii by veedon fleece beetle malachy by veedon fleece beetle fleur by veedon fleece. In fair play the singer is reclining in the tall grass of a sundrenched field where language is appreciated as a source of pure, sensual delight. I like dogs as much as the next person, but when combined with his weird hair and rubbish suit. Van morrison veedon fleece 1974, terre haute press.
Veedon fleece is the eighth studio album by van morrison, released in october 1974. Get all the lyrics to songs on veedon fleece and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Van morrison linden arden stole the highlights veedon fleece original by jamessullysullivan. The carpets, as with all veedon fleece carpets,are custommade to design specification for architects, interior designers and private clients around the world. Veedon fleece is delighted to be weaving a large hand made bespoke carpet for admiralty arch on the instruction of mhz, to a unique design by hugh henry. To me, the reissue cd does not sound as good as the original us cd, but i do like its inclusion of one of my. May 28, 20 before finally ending this period with the underappreciated masterpiece, veedon fleece. The article stated that veedon fleece was vans ninth solo studio album, when it is in fact his eighth. If any album reflects a real period of transition for an. After veedon fleece, a drained morrison took the longest break of his. Van morrison veedon fleece exclusive club edition emerald green 180g vinyl. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Van morrison the healing game new sealed vinyl reissue. Van morrison veedon fleece 1974, terre haute press, vinyl.
Veedon fleece ltd company profile in barbour product search, the fastest route to the right product. Van morrison who was that masked man montage by mehefinheulog1. Legacy recordings acquires catalog of music legend van. Theres no shortage of other van titles that need to be reissued on physical media, but putting out a deluxe issue of veedon would be a great way to kickstart the comatose vm reissue program. Words that often appear near veedon fleece rhymes of veedon fleece invented words related to veedon fleece. Veedon fleece is the eighth studio album by northern irish singersongwriter van morrison, released in october 1974 see 1974 in music. With his broken marriage in the past, morrison visited ireland on holiday for new inspiration, arriving on 20 october 1973 with his fiancee at the time, carol guida. Van morrison veedon fleece vinyl me please vmp lp, green colored. Veedon fleece is every bit the creative equal of its more famous predecessors. Veedon fleece is a poets album, a jazz lovers album, a masterpiece of soulsinging, a blue and green journey into the places of the heart that were first opened up for dowsing with astral weeks. Today the song is his most wellknown and can be heard daily on any classic rock themed radio station and is a staple for any bar band. Perhaps if hed opted for a more inspiring cover shot it would have enjoyed more success. Van morrison veedon fleece 2019, green emerald, 180g, vinyl. Hes released many wonderful albums since, but hes never again hit the majestic heights of this one.
The article currently states that the album was released in february, 1974. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia home, info words similar to veedon fleece words that often appear near veedon fleece rhymes of veedon fleece invented words related to veedon fleece. Veedon fleece has been out of print for quite some time. There have been several suggestions regarding the veedon fleece, an enigmatic and mysterious object as it appears in the album title and in the lyrics of the song you dont pull no punches, but you dont push the river. Sony, if youre listening, would you please reissue veedon fleece on cd already.
Flourishes of flute and strings replace the big brass sound that had dominated morrisons preceding records. There is a lot on veedon fleece to waste your time with, but we cant go song by song and try to wring the meaning out of it all that way. Van morrisons veedon fleece is getting a new vinyl release. Veedon fleece was my first van morrison album and is still one of my favorites. Mar 04, 2012 van morrison veedon fleece what a great album. Van morrison mint m grading lp vinyl records for sale ebay. Veedon fleece albums van morrison official website. I think that the veedon fleece as perceived by morrison, is wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, love, and an artistic vision.
Much love for veedon fleece, especially bulbs and linden arden. The pick of the second batch of morrison reissues, 1974s veedon fleece brought down the curtain on a hugely prolific period of his career and. Veedon fleece expanded edition, an album by van morrison on spotify. Youve earned that, provided you respect the quest the way the artist did. In february, members of vinyl me, please essentials will receive an exclusive reissue of van morrisons veedon fleece, an overlooked classic in his catalog. It has finally arrived in mp3 form thanks to van morrisons agreement with legacy recordings. You can hold veedon fleece the record in your hands, play it on your home stereo system, marvel at its majesty and restraint. The carpet has been designed and colours carefully chosen for the sitting room. Soundscapes 572 college street toronto staff best of 2008. You dont pull no punches but you dont push the river lyrics. This makes it simple to keep stock for your entire restaurant or warehouse. However, the artist who penned it does not quite share the same views of it that the public has. Veedon fleece opens with a pair of sprawling, pianodriven tracks accompanied by an upright bass, brushstroked drums and acoustic guitar. Round 97 toms selection at the bum end of the 1980s barely a week went by in the music press without some mention being made of astral weeks.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Van morrisons lost masterpiece recorded in 1974 when he returned to ireland for several months after a five or so year period of exile in the usa. Everything you need to know about our van morrison reissue. Van morrison veedon fleece like many people, i love van morrisons classic albums astral weeks and moondance, so i was very happy to hear this reissue of the later veedon fleece. Astral weeks 50 years later the story of van morrisons mystical masterpiece in 1967 van morrison had himself a topten single with browneyed girl. The doublelive its too late to stop now is not a studio album. I have a vinyl copy i got new as a cutout in the late 80s, and i shall play it today. This album displays some similarities to his touchstone astral weeks album, but in other ways it reaches a level of depth and scope both lyrically and musically beyond even that seminal work. This reissue includes a scant two bonus tracks and no liner notes, but its still worth the price for the improved sound.
Listen free to van morrison veedon fleece fair play, linden arden stole the highlights and more. Burbank label issue of classic 1974 10 track album from the belfast cowboy, inc. No, well have to wring the meaning out of it in a whole different way. To me, the reissue cd does not sound as good as the original us cd, but i do like its inclusion of one of my favorite vm songs. Veedon fleece is the eighth studio album by northern irish singersongwriter van morrison. They can be woven in silk, pashmina or tibetan wool in sizes up to a maximum of 24m x 8m.
Van morrison veedon fleece lyrics and tracklist genius. Veedon fleece has 11 photos and videos on their instagram profile. The other van morrison album you should own is not moondance but veedon fleece. Morrison recorded the album shortly after his divorce from wife janet planet rigsbee. Van morrison you dont pull no punches but you dont. With its splintered lyrics reiterated over swells of sound, the records first side returns to the style. The 1974 album wasnt warmly received in its time, which makes it hard to find in record stores today. Since it was essentially my introduction to vans music other than the radio hits, astral weeks wasnt such a shock as it is for some listeners when i bought it a little while. Definitions of veedon fleece onelook dictionary search.
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