Went to the Albert Hall after my usual bedtime last night to see Jarvis Cocker's Wireless Nights Prom. The world's largest sitting room was bathed in blue light, reflecting the programme's underwater theme.
The programme included Wagner's "Flying Dutchman" and John Williams' "Theme From Jaws", Ronald Binge's "Sailing By" and Echo & The Bunnymen's "Ocean Rain", Tim Buckley's "Song To The Siren" and The Beatles' "Good Night".
The high spot was Barry Gray's "Aqua Marina" from the TV series "Sting Ray". You've not lived until you've seen and heard a tune like this, which is the epitome of cheap music, played by the massed ranks of the BBC Philharmonic and the Manchester Chamber Choir.
You can hear it here.
Barry Gray is the small screen John Barry...
ReplyDeleteAlthough not immune to Jarvo's charms I would have like it better if the song had been better treated with a proper crooner to replace Gary Miller.
ReplyDeleteGarys, Barrys, Harrys and not a few Larrys: we don't name 'em like that anymore.