lidar2
Chancellery Guard
You know, now that you mention it, I actually do rather like Attack of the Cybermen ...
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Post by lidar2 on Apr 11, 2018 8:27:25 GMT
May will soon be here. Normally I cannot wait for a pre-order to arrive, but this feels different. I like having new Jago & Litefoot to look forward to, but soon Jago & Litefoot Forever will be final. I felt the same way when placing my pre-order for J&L Forever. Happy to see the new cover on screen as I clicked on the pre-order button, thinking how the year that had passed since I pre-ordered S13 was too long a time between J&L orders, yet at the same time so very sad knowing that it will be the last time I do so.
If I'm like this pre-ordering, what will I not be like when I actually listen to it?
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Post by number13 on May 24, 2018 8:10:49 GMT
'My lords, ladies and gentlemen, now appearing in our download accounts for one final adventure, our much-loved friends: The Illustrious Impresario of Infernal Investigations, Mr. Henry Gordon Jago and a poignant farewell to (in the words of Mr. Robert Holmes) England's Peerless Professor of Pathology, Professor George Litefoot.' 'My lords, ladies and gentlemen of the Red Tavern, please charge your glasses. The toast is: Jago & Litefoot Forever!' |
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Post by omega on May 24, 2018 8:19:42 GMT
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Post by IndieMacUser on May 24, 2018 9:31:27 GMT
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Post by mark687 on May 24, 2018 10:11:22 GMT
Bittersweet but a fine Finale Really well constructed be Paul Morris
A couple of lump in throat/ something in the eye moments (but I think they'll be at different points depending on the listener) Its celebratory of the series and not morose at all but at same time there's sentiment and dialogue that's delivered with beautiful poignancy because everyone knows its for the last time. A touching farewell to a great ensemble.
Regards
mark687
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Post by omega on May 24, 2018 11:40:23 GMT
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melkur
Chancellery Guard
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Post by melkur on May 24, 2018 14:38:14 GMT
Am beginning to listen to it now, 'wish me luck!
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Post by SoundableObject on May 24, 2018 17:29:21 GMT
A big goodbye to Sir Henry Gordon Jago and Sir George Litefoot.
So sad it has ended. Happy we have this one last adventure.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2018 21:13:22 GMT
Mixed feelings about this as I am looking forward to it but sad at the circumstances.
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melkur
Chancellery Guard
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Post by melkur on May 25, 2018 13:15:31 GMT
Whilst I wouldn't say that this was a tear-jerker for me, I did absolutely love this release & would happily listen to it again!
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Post by number13 on May 25, 2018 17:43:28 GMT
That was beautifully done by Paul Morris and everyone involved, a story which for me hit all the right notes and did everything I hoped it would - and I had a long list!, which was fully delivered on. It's one last excellent J&L mystery full of red herrings and strange happenings to add to our collections, as Henry gallantly searches for his vanished friend - and vanishing memories - with help from Ellie and Quick and the doctor (Betterman, that is), and it provides a neat answer to what happened after the Series 13 cliff-hanger. I liked very much that the story has an 'episode' conclusion and a moment of victory for our friends, but no actual end to the central plot. The villains remain unknown and uncaught, with (sadly, only in our imaginations) another three episodes to go before they are vanquished by the Infernal Investigators, who will go on adventuring together for many years in their Victorian age - though we can't follow them further.
The 'memory' angle is used very well to bring in 'flashbacks' and I loved the choice of moments which celebrate the breadth and depth of J&L from tragic horror to pure comedy and are a wonderful tribute to Trevor Baxter - and the Prof. We see the professional pathologist at work, deducing death on the Riviera; in a comedy moment with Dr. Freud and a curious figure in Harris tweed(!) and the breath-taking, riveting conclusion to 'The Bloodless Soldier'. And in one of my favourite 'Litefoot' moments (from last year's 'Jago & Litefoot Revival') he gives us a moving definition of the Doctor and a great performance, also playing the cheery Tenth Doctor as part of his storytelling. Christopher Benjamin carries the heart of the story superbly as Mr. Jago has to delve into, understand and escape from a very strange place. But nothing will stop Henry from being reunited with his friend and paying some brilliant tributes to that friend and to friendship along the way. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a bittersweet song at the best of times, but the line which caught me was in the middle of the action... 'Hang on in there George! I know where you are - and I'm comin' for you!' (Oh corks.) And then the audio miracle - no doubt the 'making of' CD explains which series the new footage of Trevor Baxter came from (and as a fan I'll be interested to hear that.) But as a fan I was more than happy to just enjoy the fun of the unmysterious 'red herrings' explained, the dash to the Palace and the reunion with old friends, and even another link to the new era of 'Doctor Who'. How especially perfect for Louise Jameson/Leela to be there, who was there at the very beginning of J&L in 1977! No other heroes of the Empire ever deserved royal honours more than they, but Victoria was more right than she knew to insist their titles be kept secret. For many years now, Henry and the Prof. have worn a combined title of the highest honour, and to their loyal fans they will be "Jago & Litefoot" - forever! A great story to round off an era in style; celebratory, nostalgic and an enjoyable and intriguing mystery in the best traditions of the range. Loved it!
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Post by becca on May 26, 2018 2:11:20 GMT
So sad, yet so happy at the same time. Still sniffling. I’ll be more coherent tomorrow. Everybody put their all into this and it shows. Download Attachment |
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Post by number13 on May 26, 2018 9:30:02 GMT
So sad, yet so happy at the same time. Still sniffling. I’ll be more coherent tomorrow. Everybody put their all into this and it shows. Thanks so much for sharing your artwork, that's a lovely image to remember as J&L's 'farewell' moment. |
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Post by omega on May 26, 2018 11:24:28 GMT
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Post by Audio Watchdog on May 28, 2018 1:22:00 GMT
That was beautifully done by Paul Morris and everyone involved, a story which for me hit all the right notes and did everything I hoped it would - and I had a long list!, which was fully delivered on. It's one last excellent J&L mystery full of red herrings and strange happenings to add to our collections, as Henry gallantly searches for his vanished friend - and vanishing memories - with help from Ellie and Quick and the doctor (Betterman, that is), and it provides a neat answer to what happened after the Series 13 cliff-hanger. I liked very much that the story has an 'episode' conclusion and a moment of victory for our friends, but no actual end to the central plot. The villains remain unknown and uncaught, with (sadly, only in our imaginations) another three episodes to go before they are vanquished by the Infernal Investigators, who will go on adventuring together for many years in their Victorian age - though we can't follow them further.
The 'memory' angle is used very well to bring in 'flashbacks' and I loved the choice of moments which celebrate the breadth and depth of J&L from tragic horror to pure comedy and are a wonderful tribute to Trevor Baxter - and the Prof. We see the professional pathologist at work, deducing death on the Riviera; in a comedy moment with Dr. Freud and a curious figure in Harris tweed(!) and the breath-taking, riveting conclusion to 'The Bloodless Soldier'. And in one of my favourite 'Litefoot' moments (from last year's 'Jago & Litefoot Revival') he gives us a moving definition of the Doctor and a great performance, also playing the cheery Tenth Doctor as part of his storytelling. Christopher Benjamin carries the heart of the story superbly as Mr. Jago has to delve into, understand and escape from a very strange place. But nothing will stop Henry from being reunited with his friend and paying some brilliant tributes to that friend and to friendship along the way. 'Auld Lang Syne' is a bittersweet song at the best of times, but the line which caught me was in the middle of the action... 'Hang on in there George! I know where you are - and I'm comin' for you!' (Oh corks.) And then the audio miracle - no doubt the 'making of' CD explains which series the new footage of Trevor Baxter came from (and as a fan I'll be interested to hear that.) But as a fan I was more than happy to just enjoy the fun of the unmysterious 'red herrings' explained, the dash to the Palace and the reunion with old friends, and even another link to the new era of 'Doctor Who'. How especially perfect for Louise Jameson/Leela to be there, who was there at the very beginning of J&L in 1977! No other heroes of the Empire ever deserved royal honours more than they, but Victoria was more right than she knew to insist their titles be kept secret. For many years now, Henry and the Prof. have worn a combined title of the highest honour, and to their loyal fans they will be "Jago & Litefoot" - forever! A great story to round off an era in style; celebratory, nostalgic and an enjoyable and intriguing mystery in the best traditions of the range. Loved it!
I absolutely want to listen to this now but I held off on series 13, so I still have that to listen through. |
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Post by becca on May 28, 2018 12:46:36 GMT
So sad, yet so happy at the same time. Still sniffling. I’ll be more coherent tomorrow. Everybody put their all into this and it shows. Thanks so much for sharing your artwork, that's a lovely image to remember as J&L's 'farewell' moment. Thankyou. You know what? I think I can make it better. Download AttachmentThey could be Ellie, Leela, Quick and The Doctor. Or they could be us. |
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Post by eric009 on May 28, 2018 21:24:07 GMT
thank you one and all from everyone who made it and everyone who bought too
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 29, 2018 11:03:15 GMT
Damn Onion Ninja's
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melkur
Chancellery Guard
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Post by melkur on May 29, 2018 22:56:32 GMT
My CD copy arrived this morning...  |
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Post by becca on May 29, 2018 23:30:58 GMT
My CD copy arrived this morning... Mine did too. What struck me was that, credits aside, all the inner sleeve had were those three sweet photos. They said everything really Nice to hear Alex Mallinson again on the 'making of' disc. He was so much a part of the team at the beginning. It was only right that he should be there at the end. Quick edit for a heads up- Jamie Robertson has just put the extended 'curtain call' theme on his soundcloud. |
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