Hello Hamish were you an extra in this movie by any chance ? How lucky, wonder if any of the unsigned group "The Camios" are happy with their contribution? Heinzsight is a funny thing on reflection.

--- In joemeek@yahoogroups.com <mailto:joemeek%40yahoogroups.com> , hamish wright <hwright3766@...> wrote:
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> Hear hear John. And an interesting point on “distorting techniques” as they
> apply to both music and film. The outpouring of bile towards the film has
> probably prevented a much more fertile discussion about the
> distortions/compressions/fabrications Moran made to Joe’s story - and
> whether these were successful in getting the underlying truth of Joe’s story
> across to a wide audience.
>
> Best to all,
> H
>
> On 04/07/2009 00:57, "John Barber" <john@...> wrote:
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> >
> > Hi Frank
> >
> > You mustn't always assume that everyone agrees with you.  I have watched
> > patiently over the past few weeks to the comments about  the film.  I liked
> > the film.  It was made by commercial film makers, whose job is to make
> > money.  This is the same as Joes aim in the music industry.  The way in
> > which Nick Moran has distorted facts, and even re-written history, is
> > similar to the way Joe used to distort and fabricate components of the
> > recordings he produced.
> >
> > When he recorded "Have I The Right", the lead voice was raised in pitch.
> > This is without doubt one of the things that gave it it's special charm,
> > (I remember thinking that it sounded like Neil Sedaka at the time)
> > without this it may not have been such a big hit. This was Joes skill,
> > making hit
> > recordings.
> >
> > When The Ferridays recorded "Summer Holiday" all the instruments (bass,
> > drums and guitar)were all double-tracked and sped up, and mixed with the
> > original backing.  We had no say in the matter!  There's a drum roll
> > at the end which wasn't even played by Ivor (probably Clem :-)
> >
> > If Joe hadn't tampered with his recordings, he wouldn't have had the success
> > that he did have.
> >
> > I wonder if you would be so spitefully critical if the film had been to your
> > liking.
> >
> > I also have the feeling that there is resentment at Joe possibly being
> > "discovered" by a wider audience, and not being the "property" of the
> > long-term loyal fans.
> >
> > As regards the issue with John Repsch.  As Joes story is in the public
> > domain, it's difficult to see how it can be subject to copyright.  I do
> > believe however, that without the book, the play/film would not have
> > been made. It was after all John's efferts that got the plaque place at
> > 304, which led to Nick Moran writing the play.
> >
> > It would have been nice to see John given some credit and I wish
> > him the best of luck
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > John
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: frankrust193
> > To: joemeek@yahoogroups.com <mailto:joemeek%40yahoogroupscom>  <mailto:joemeek%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 8:42 AM
> > Subject: [joemeek] Re: John Repsch
> >
> > -yes i agree, this is the big story right now and i hope everyone out here
> > and at jmas, rgmas all give John their loyal support and fill up the publc
> > gallery in the court, also write their discust on "Nick Morans" facebook
> > page
> > We can all be a force to be recond with if we all pull together on this.
> > A big injustis had taken place , not just to John but to Joe ,Patrick and
> > Heinz
> >
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