4'33'' (Mick Magic Solo Version)

from The Cage Variations by Magic Bullet

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So let's start with the version that was actually broadcast on John's series, the peaceful enjoyment of Knott End-On-Sea in lockdown, not that it was the first one we did. That original version you'll find at track 3, and maybe it was just that little bit TOO Magic Bullet, now I come to think of it. Hindsight is a precious gift.
"I really love the concept behind your recording and the picture you sent is great." John began, in such a way that we could sense the but that was obviously coming, "I have a problem with the constant wind noise on your recording (I know this is a nightmare to avoid). Is there any chance you could do a re-run on a more still day? I know this is a lot to ask but I do really want a Magic Mick production! Please put me out of my misery and let me hear The Ferry Slip."
How could I refuse such a plaintive plea? In spite of the fact he was very nearly confusing me with a male stripper. So, on Monday 8th June, which I think was the next day the winds fell below 10 miles per hour (it doesn't happen too often around here), I snuck back down there on my own (when Skit wasn't around), armed only with camera and Sony IC Recorder. Oh, and microphone muff. What a difference! You could hear everything; the water running along the side of the jetty, the gulls, a distant car, a dog barking and some annoying arsehole in a microlight. I enthusiastically cut it to the prescribed 4:33 and sent it in. John was a happy bunny now and duly playlisted it as first track on the eighth and final podcast of the series (phew!), as "Lockend Jetty (UK)", which would undoubtedly have poor Mr. Lowry turning in his grave, and I sincerely hope he corrected that before committing it to the British Sound Archive for eternity, but at least we got there in the end! It was several days before Skit would talk to me again, and when he did, he threatened to find a suitably noisy environment to record his OWN solo version, a threat he recently carried out...

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from The Cage Variations, released October 8, 2021

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Mick Magic England, UK

Formed psychotronic / experimental rock band Magic Moments At Twilight Time in 1986, went on to produce 13 albums across the following decade (with varying line ups). Founded the Music & Elsewhere underground tape label in 1992, releasing 600 titles up to 2003. A lost decade, then released some digital collections from 2013-19, now recording again with broad spectrum experimentalists Magic Bullet. ... more

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