| Ref No | MS 4000/5/4/2/227 |
| Title | Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group, on past work and future projects. |
| Level | File |
| Date | 30 September 1969 |
| Description | CD 1: Ewan MacColl suggests a plan of action for singing problems. Tracks 3 to 6: Jim Carroll sings four songs. Tracks 7 -15: the singing is analysed and discussed.
CD 2: Tracks 1 to 5: Criticism continued. Using anger at the working conditions at Clayton's Aniline (Manchester textile dyers) in a song. Tracks 6 on: discussion about training newcomers to the group. Problems of and solutions for running a new group. Modern technicalterminology. Poor sound quality.
CD 1 of 2
Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 2.06 Description of track: Ewan MacColl
Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 3.03
Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 2.03 Description of track: Jim Carroll 'Pit boots'
Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 1.49 Description of track: 'The Clayton aniline song'
Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 3.19 Description of track: 'False witness'
Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 4.00 Description of track: 'When first I landed in Liverpool'
Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 7.02 Description of track: Ewan MacColl and others
Track 8: Duration (min/sec): 2.54
Track 9: Duration (min/sec): 5.11
Track 10: Duration (min/sec): 1.57
Track 11: Duration (min/sec): 1.14
Track 12: Duration (min/sec): 6.43
Track 13: Duration (min/sec): 5.18
Track 14: Duration (min/sec): 7.27
Track 15: Duration (min/sec): 11.50
Total duration: (min/sec): 65.16
CD 2 of 2
Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 4.57 Description of track: Ewan MacColl and others
Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 8.38
Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 6.33
Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 6.08
Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 4.57
Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 5.53
Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 4.43
Track 8: Duration (min/sec): 6.31
Track 9: Duration (min/sec): 4.43
Track 10: Duration (min/sec): 6.29
Track 11: Duration (min/sec): 4.11
Total duration: (min/sec): 63.43 |
| Related Material | Notes by Charles Parker on the Critics Group meetings can be found in MS 4000/1/8/9/3. |
| Physical Description | Listening copy: 1 x CD-R CD 1 of 2 serial number 5B369C0724980
CD 2 of 2 serial number 5B369C0723880
Original tape:
Size: 7" tape reel
Gauge: 1/4" tape (0.625cm)
Speed: 3.75ips (9.5 cm/s)
EQ Curve used: IEC
Track configuration: Half Track Mono
Dubbing Date: 09/03 |
| Access Status | Open |
| Language | English |