Talk:James Blades

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gongs/tam-tams

I feel a little bit uneasy reading that he used a tam-tam and following the link, because it doesn't really correspond very well with what I remember of a lecture I attended in about 1976. His "gong" was suspended from a small frame and was about 12" diamter, perhaps slightly bigger. It would be nice to trace its current whereabouts. Vince Calegon 10:44, 18 May 2017 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vince Calegon (talk • contribs)

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My memory of James Blades

I loved James Blades. My mum took me to see a talk he did at Welbeck Abbey (Nottinghamshire), i'm estimating early 1970's? He was fascinating. He told us about his various activities and involvements including the gong used to introduce Rank films back in the day. The gong shown on film was papier machè apparently. He did hit a gong, repeatedly, to demonstrate the power of the soundwaves. He ceased before he brought down the walls.

Then i met him again on the QE2 in 1976. He was my doubles table tennis partner. A great player he was too. I believe we won the tournament.

A lively, lovely, kind man. I will never forget him. 46.208.38.35 (talk) 19:12, 23 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]