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- Susan Johnston
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- Location: Ottawa, Canada
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- "Nick Drake's Fans"
- Summary: Fans of an obscure musician unite online - and then in person.
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Review of Nick Drake's Fans
Susan Johnston
Posted on February 19, 2006 at 07:04 AM
The opening lines characterize the piece perfectly, and kept me hooked all the way through. I remember some friends in Germany who loved the guy, and appreciate how the piece draws out this appreciation for those who may not be familiar with Nick Drake.
Still, regardless of a listener's knowledge of Nick Drake, what it does best is share how it feels when people come together - online and then in-person - around a common passion. The musical elements work beautifully, though I thought some of the other sound effects might be superfluous (the plane, but particularly the walk through the graveyard.) Highly recommended -- I wish the piece could have kept on going.