[Heeplist] Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko

richard dunn rtdunn10 at msn.com
Sun Mar 8 13:01:12 EDT 2015


Iain, I'm very happy with the Tel Aviv recording you posted a couple of weeks ago.  Rich

> From: i.barnes3 at ntlworld.com
> To: heeplist at travellersintime.com
> Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2015 11:25:59 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko
> 
> As a collector of bootlegs I am well used to lesser quality recordings as 
> well as the odd gem like the Sellersville last week.  I think Koko is a 
> great release and as its a live recording I'm more than happy with the final 
> results.  I think Bernie sounds like Bernie, that to me is how I would 
> expect a live recording to sound and how I am used to Bernies vocals.  The 
> classics are delivered in a different way than in the past, I can understand 
> why some may not like that delivery but personally I believe Heep are 
> comfortable delivering that straight at you hard rock sound and that works 
> for me.  45 years is a long time and I'm delighted they are still delivering 
> anything.  To me Koko is a great release but I welcome all opinions.
> 
> BTW here is the Sellersville show if anyone would like to hear it.
> 
> http://www.mediafire.com/download/z3fyn1q2in2dyvy/Uriah+Heep+Sellersville+Theater+Sellersville+Pa+February+27+2015.zip
> 
> Iain
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: DAVID M SHERROD
> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:58 AM
> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko ( i think Davey 
> isterrific, Trevor was in a class by himself,but the new Heep lineup still 
> kicks ass)
> 
> I have no idea what any of you are listening to, I think it's the best 
> sounding live show in years, in fact to me Mick is finally mixed up front 
> the way he should be. As for Bernie he sounds as good as he ever has, maybe 
> it's just time they got some new fans that enjoy them and the ones that 
> always say how bad something is move on, to other bands.. Dave S.
> 
> Dave Crookham <crookham at peoplepc.com> wrote:
> >
> >I myself love the new lineup. I just wish they had come a bit closer to
> >where I live! Akron was the closest at about 4 hours away, but I just
> >couldn't work it out schedule wise. Outsider stands up to anything ever by
> >anybody put out by rockers in their age bracket.
> >
> >I do agree on the comments below about Koko though, but I think Bernie
> >sounds awful on the whole thing. Kinda strange that's the performances they
> >decided to put out when he was obviously not at 100%. I just thought it was
> >my mp3 player the first few listens through, but listening to it in the car
> >with more volume and a great stereo system he still sounds awful 
> >throughout.
> >He seems to hit the high notes, but can't stay on key for anything below
> >that.
> >
> >I can't agree on Hensley though - If I never hear another thing he's done
> >post Heep I won't be disappointed. He just does nothing for me as a solo
> >artist.
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >
> >   On 03/07/15, Bob Winward<uriahheep at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >   I get the feeling nobody thinks much of the new lineup. It is time for
> >Heep
> >   to  quit!! They should not tour or release anything because it will be
> >   criticized.
> >   I can tell it's over there have not been any reports this week. I must 
> > be
> >   living in "lala" land!!!
> >   La, la, la la ooooohhh
> >   Over and out!
> >   Bob Winward
> >   > On Mar 7, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Terje Pedersen [1]terjped at hotmail.com>
> >wrote:
> >   >
> >   > Finally got my copy of Live koko now and been listening to it
> >intensely.
> >   > The new songs sound great live I must say...however I need to put some
> >   > gasoline on the fire saying that the old classics doesn't sound good 
> > at
> >   all.
> >   > Bernie sound uninspired and don't do the classics credit at all I
> >think.
> >   The
> >   > harmony is all wrong and it doesn't sound right.
> >   > Today I listened to Ken Hensley and Wild Fire Live, they play many of
> >the
> >   > same songs and I must say it sounds a lot better than the versions 
> > done
> >by
> >   > Heep on Koko.
> >   > I don't know why but it seems Bernie especially puts a lot more heart
> >into
> >   > the new songs and just try to sing the classics to please the 
> > audience.
> >At
> >   > this point in time maybe it would be best for the band to stick to the
> >new
> >   >  songs  this  version  of  the band wrote and just skip the classics
> >   altogether.
> >   >
> >   > I bet I will get stick for saying this but try listen to the Ken Live
> >   album
> >   > and You see what I`m sayin.. ;-)
> >   >
> >   > Terje
> >   >
> >   > -----Original Message-----
> >   > From: Heeplist [[2]mailto:heeplist-bounces at travellersintime.com] On
> >Behalf
> >   Of
> >   > Heepfan1
> >   > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 12:46 AM
> >   > To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> >   > Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko
> >   >
> >   > Mac,
> >   >
> >   > I see where you saw the Heep's BB King's concert. Did you record it
> >this
> >   > time? Did you talk with anyone who did record it? My recording was too
> >   > distorted to use so I was hoping someone had it.
> >   >
> >   > Thanks... Ed
> >   >
> >   >
> >   >
> >   > -----Original Message-----
> >   >> From: Mac Steagall [3]rsteagall at carolina.rr.com>
> >   >> Sent: Mar 2, 2015 11:17 PM
> >   >> To: "Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)"
> >   >> <[4]heeplist at travellersintime.com>
> >   >> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko
> >   >>
> >   >> Didn't have it (koko) for sale at the merchandise booth.
> >   >>
> >   >> At 07:37 AM 2/23/2015, you wrote:
> >   >>> I'm hoping to buy it at the concert Saturday night...
> >   >>> At 12:56 PM 2/21/2015, you wrote:
> >   >>>> I can't say enough about how good this release is now that I've had
> >a
> >   >>>> chance to hear in full a couple times already today, can't wait for
> >   >>>> the DVD to get here next week and watch this great show.
> >   >>>> Instant classic live album and every track is great and I love the
> >   >>>> mix, every member sounds amazing... Dave S
> >   >>>>
> >   >>>> Tapio Minkkinen [5]tapio at uriah-heep.fi> wrote:
> >   >>>>> Hi Dave
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>> I agree with you completely, fantastic live recording! I haven't
> >   >>>>> had time to watch the whole DVD, only a couple of songs but it 
> > also
> >   >>>>> looks great. For those who haven't been able to see them live
> >   >>>>> lately this is a good proof of what a great hard rocking live band
> >   Heep
> >   > is today!
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>> --
> >   >>>>> TapioM.
> >   >>>>> [6]tapio at uriah-heep.fi
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>> [7]www.uriah-heep.fi
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>> Lainaus DAVID M SHERROD [8]porcupineheep at cox.net>:
> >   >>>>>
> >   >>>>>> Wow!!!! Been checking out the new live album and it blew my socks
> >   >>>>>> off someplace, I admit I was listening on my ear buds pretty loud
> >   >>>>>> and so far it might be their hardest rocking live album yet, Mick
> >   >>>>>> is on fire and up in the mix the way I like it. Yes, they rock
> >   >>>>>> hard, and the vocals sound great as dose the rest of the band,
> >   >>>>>> can't wait to hear more, but I'm really impressed so far. Most of
> >   >>>>>> the older bands always sound a to laid back like they're going
> >   >>>>>> through the motions more than really rocking, but Heep sound
> >   >>>>>> fresh and sound like they're a far younger band than they are.
> >   >>>>>> And like they still have something to prove like a band in their
> >   >>>>>> prime. Can't wait to see the video and hear the rest of the show,
> >   >>>>>> but it sure sounds like a classic live release to me so far..
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> >   4. mailto:heeplist at travellersintime.com
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> >   7. http://www.uriah-heep.fi/
> >   8. mailto:porcupineheep at cox.net
> >   9. mailto:Heeplist at travellersintime.com
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> >  15. http://www.travellersintime.com/
> >  16. http://www.uriah-heep.com/
> >  17. http://www.avast.com/
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> > http://travellersintime.com/mailman/listinfo/heeplist_travellersintime
> >  20. http://www.travellersintime.com/
> >  21. http://www.uriah-heep.com/
> >  22. http://www.avast.com/
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> >  25. http://www.travellersintime.com/
> >  26. http://www.uriah-heep.com/
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> >http://travellersintime.com/mailman/listinfo/heeplist_travellersintime.com
> >  29. http://www.travellersintime.com/
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