Marc Almond
MORGAN STANLEY
FRIDAY LATE 2nd February 2018
I wanted to republish this article as a reminder of an amazing evening. It has however been completely enhanced by the addition of the superb photo's of Marc performing, kindly provided by Photographer Etienne Gilfillan
Thanks so much Etienne it must have been just as much a pleasure to photograph as it was to witness such a special performance.
Since this article was published I've also talked in depth to Dave Tofani, the jazz legend behind the clarinet on the Extended or B Side 'Say Hello Wave Goodbye' who talks about working with Marc and Dave in New York. Best pp
Thanks so much Etienne it must have been just as much a pleasure to photograph as it was to witness such a special performance.
Since this article was published I've also talked in depth to Dave Tofani, the jazz legend behind the clarinet on the Extended or B Side 'Say Hello Wave Goodbye' who talks about working with Marc and Dave in New York. Best pp
first published in Phacemag 2018
Wow where to start? The venue or the event? Or shall I get straight to Marc Almond's vocal! I’ve been a Marc Almond fan for over 34 years but seing him in such amazing voice looking quite frankly incredible amongst one of, if not the most precious private art collections in the world well .... best pp
The Wallace Collection
Marc was performing at The Wallace Collection, which was a private art collection owned by Richard Seymour - Conway. After his death in 1870, he left the house and the collection to his illegitimate son, Sir Richard Wallace.
After ‘his’ death in 1890 his widow, bless her heart, in her wisdom (probably pissing off everyone), left the lot to the ‘Nation’ - on condition that nothing ever left the collection, even on loan!
Tonight was a Morgan Stanley Friday Late event, a LGBTQI+ CELEBRATION ...and as much as I hate banks, well they got this right.
After ‘his’ death in 1890 his widow, bless her heart, in her wisdom (probably pissing off everyone), left the lot to the ‘Nation’ - on condition that nothing ever left the collection, even on loan!
Tonight was a Morgan Stanley Friday Late event, a LGBTQI+ CELEBRATION ...and as much as I hate banks, well they got this right.
Photo Credit - Etienne Gilfillan
As for Marc! Oh a performance I’ll never forget.
When he said “This is a Lou Read song and it’s called "Caroline Says”, I nearly cried. I played the Marc and The Mambas albums to death in my early years and this is on ‘Untitled’ if my memory serves me correctly and it was wonderful.
What came next though, was a never never forget moment... accompanied by The McCarricks on violin and cello, Marc sang ‘Say Hello Wave Goodbye’ and I just listened and stared as he made an old fan happy.
Objects of desire : The Say Hello Wave Goodbye Extended Single
It was a special night, Jo my partner said at times it was like a Blitz Club night. Costumes and characters mixed afterwards in the courtyard as the dj kept the crowd entertained with an 80’s songbook. I can't finish without a lovely word for the curator, artist Sadie Lee.
I think if we had spoken before the evening we would have been like giggling excited kids as we anticipated seeing Marc. Thank you Sadie. I saw and felt your care - and what a success it was. Thank you Marc Almond for a lovely evening...
I think if we had spoken before the evening we would have been like giggling excited kids as we anticipated seeing Marc. Thank you Sadie. I saw and felt your care - and what a success it was. Thank you Marc Almond for a lovely evening...
pauliepaul & Jo Sims 🌹
Photo Credit - Etienne Gilfillan Link - Marc Almond Twitter
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