Donna Judson

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

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Just returned from seeing Father John-Misty-with-Jules-Buckley-conducting-the-BBC-Symphony-Orchestra-and-the-BBC-Symphony-Chorus perform an evening of Scott Walker songs at the Barbican. I am moved to file a dispatch! First of all, the second I heard this was happening I got tickets because I'm personally insane about both Scott Walker and Father John Misty. And the idea that they were to be wed musically within walking distance from my house was too much to resist. The show was utterly spectacular. Jules Buckley's arrangements were stunning. How did he do it?? I gather Angela Morley, who arranged Walker's earlier solo albums (from which most of the evening's program was drawn) did not leave her scores sitting around somewhere, so he had to do a lot of work to transcribe from the albums. I hope he'll be in the media somewhere soon telling us about the process. Beyond thrilling to hear those lush, honeyed (and sometimes dangerous [in a sexy way]) arrangements live in the beautiful Barbican Hall. Last thing I heard there was the London Symphony Orchestra doing Mahler's 9th and this was absolutely of the same stature. So just truckloads of kudos to Jules Buckley. And Father John Misty was the ideal vessel to deliver Walker's words. While they're different in many ways, they both exist in a very small realm of artists whose lyrics are as rich and evocative and wonderful as their music. Even though I'm a writer I don't usually bother too much with songs' lyrics; I just want to groove. I think a lot of people are the same. But both Misty and Walker's lyrics are so exquisite and cared for and doted upon in their creation and expression that you can't ignore them! If you did, you'd still be knocked over by the music, but since you can't, the resultant tapestry is one you want to roll around in and smell while you dance lying down. A ways through the show, Misty said that Buckley had originally thought of having several singers participate in a tribute to Walker but Misty put a stop to that idea. And thank goodness he did because with just Misty on the mic, it allowed the songs to be the star of the evening. No other singers were there to compete or display a different level of commitment or compatibility. Misty's performance was gorgeous and unadorned. It was inspiring to see an artist at his level sublimate himself in service of some miraculously beautiful songs he obviously dearly loves. The show was recorded and highlights of it will be on BBC Radio 6 Music in the Gideon Coe show next Thursday at 9pm. It will be released as an album as well and I will wear it out. @fatherjohnmisty @julesbuckley @gidcoe @BarbicanCentre @BBC6Music

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@bradfordmdc It’s in foster park, think it’s School street. Thanks.

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@bradfordmdc sat in the playground at Denholme. New benches and safer climbing frames are needed. Is there any work due to start soon?

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

Football Association AND Oliver Dowden Sec of State DCMS. PM Boris Johnson.: Ban racists for life from all football matches in England* - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/4nsNqZg8DG via @UKChange

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

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@JohnConstableRA Wow 🤩

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@ZoeTheBall oh the pirate jokes from wee Roger aka the Jolly Roger 🏴‍☠️ a whole year ago 💛

[Martin Beaumont @MontyB75]

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[Tim Burgess @Tim_Burgess]

Yeah! @beastieboys have put their 2009 @bonaroo set on @YouTube, but it’ll be gone at the end of the weekend. So, dive in https://t.co/eokiBtBBVO

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@NBTConor the bit on Forever & ever more where it sounds like you’re singing “old people smell on me” in the background. It’s in my head and will never leave 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@NewColBradford My daughter has applied but actually hasn’t heard whether she has or hasn’t been accepted. We are struggling to get in touch with someone about it. Could you inform me how to make contact?

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

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[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@NBThieves Just what Saturday night called for 😍

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

UK Parliament: Request for Furlough Leave to include Salespeople’s Commissions within 80% payment offer. - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/C27nGtQGAf via @UKChange

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

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[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

Our school leaver! She amazes us every single day. Watch out world, she’s just been thrown feet first into her future and shes gonna hit the ground running!

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

@johnjudson 🤯🥰

[The Mandalorian @themandalorian]

“Species age differently.” #TheMandalorian

[Donna Judson @DonnaJud80]

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