Awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats man!!!!!!
Your such a lucky b**tard!!!! ;) Hehehehe. xD
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If I may offer my own thoughts...
I think we should ALL congratulate Bob on his hard work in getting the gig with WWRY - that's totally amazing and something that - as a MUSICIAN - I am certainly happy for him.
The thing I'm concerned about with this thread is that it's discussing 2 things...and one (the gig) should really be the topic of conversation here. In my eyes, yes there may be some arguments between two people - whatever they may be it shouldn't really matter here - why not just take the good news and let the other 'issue' run its course - in ANOTHER thread.
Anyone else agree with me ??
We all have our opinions and views as to what has happened to us as fans/collectors - but perhaps it's best to put those issue's aside and congratulate someone on getting a paid gig...for most of us this Queen-fan thing is simply a hobby and these arguments tend to become petty and old very fast.
...for what it's worth.
I think we should ALL congratulate Bob on his hard work in getting the gig with WWRY - that's totally amazing and something that - as a MUSICIAN - I am certainly happy for him.
The thing I'm concerned about with this thread is that it's discussing 2 things...and one (the gig) should really be the topic of conversation here. In my eyes, yes there may be some arguments between two people - whatever they may be it shouldn't really matter here - why not just take the good news and let the other 'issue' run its course - in ANOTHER thread.
Anyone else agree with me ??
We all have our opinions and views as to what has happened to us as fans/collectors - but perhaps it's best to put those issue's aside and congratulate someone on getting a paid gig...for most of us this Queen-fan thing is simply a hobby and these arguments tend to become petty and old very fast.
...for what it's worth.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]boy of destiny wrote: [/QUOTENAME]GH, I was just wondering if you could give us a little more detail re. the whole hiring process (songs played in rehersal, etc). I think this is an amazing story and I'd love to hear more about it. [/QUOTE]
I can tell you that the first audition was definitely more intense than the second one. It's an 8-piece band (2x guitar, 3x keyboard, bass, drums, percussion), and we were put into random groupings to play a song. Then we'd do another take of the song, with a few people switched up, i.e. a different bass player, or having the keyboardists switch parts (since they had to know all three parts, just as we guitarists had to know two). They put us into plenty of combinations to see who worked with whom.
All the musicians in the room were absolutely brilliant, and in a way I felt like the baby on board, because I was by far the youngest. But I seemed to blend in pretty quickly. The songs we had to play were One Vision, Seven Seas, Who Wants To Live Forever, CLTCL, and Somebody To Love. The second audition was only a couple hours long, and it felt great with Brian and Roger in the control room, looking on.
I can tell you that the first audition was definitely more intense than the second one. It's an 8-piece band (2x guitar, 3x keyboard, bass, drums, percussion), and we were put into random groupings to play a song. Then we'd do another take of the song, with a few people switched up, i.e. a different bass player, or having the keyboardists switch parts (since they had to know all three parts, just as we guitarists had to know two). They put us into plenty of combinations to see who worked with whom.
All the musicians in the room were absolutely brilliant, and in a way I felt like the baby on board, because I was by far the youngest. But I seemed to blend in pretty quickly. The songs we had to play were One Vision, Seven Seas, Who Wants To Live Forever, CLTCL, and Somebody To Love. The second audition was only a couple hours long, and it felt great with Brian and Roger in the control room, looking on.
Great to hear. I live in Calgary now, but my family is back in Burlington. Next time I'm out, my wife and I will have to catch the latest version. Best of luck and have fun.
(I'm still kicking myself because I was in Toronto last week and I missed out on a perfect stalking opportuntity!)
(I'm still kicking myself because I was in Toronto last week and I missed out on a perfect stalking opportuntity!)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]boy of destiny wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Great to hear. I live in Calgary now, but my family is back in Burlington. Next time I'm out, my wife and I will have to catch the latest version.[/QUOTE]
That'd be great if you could make the trip!
That'd be great if you could make the trip!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]pow wow wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Can I ask you what night of Barcelona is the one in question 19/20/21?Cheers[/QUOTE]
It's the recording from the 19th. I actually don't think there was a show on the 21st. There is no information about it, and the poster doesn't even mention the third night:
http://www.queenconcerts.com/inc/posters/1979-02-19.jpg
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Cheers Bob.
Just think, there'll be times when Brian will be making appearances and you'll get to play with him!! For any fan, that must be the ultimate thrill.
It's the recording from the 19th. I actually don't think there was a show on the 21st. There is no information about it, and the poster doesn't even mention the third night:
http://www.queenconcerts.com/inc/posters/1979-02-19.jpg
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Cheers Bob.
Just think, there'll be times when Brian will be making appearances and you'll get to play with him!! For any fan, that must be the ultimate thrill.
N@ENAME]Hank H. wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Again, congratulations with the gig!
What can possible be a better job than playing music you love for an audience that loves it equally. [/QUOTE]
What I ask myself: Is it possible to still love the music if you have to play it seven times a week? For a year? I think this must be the hardest part of such an otherwise great job. I'm sure GH can tell us in half a year.[/QUOTE]
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Of course I know watching Queen DVDs or listening to Queen CDs are an entirely different thing than playing Queen songs, but no matter how many times I replay them, I love them just as much, or even more! I tell you, that helicopter flying in on Queen On Fire Live At The Bowl gets me every time. Caught up, just caught up in the excitement!
Congratulations Sir GH. Keep us posted!
What can possible be a better job than playing music you love for an audience that loves it equally. [/QUOTE]
What I ask myself: Is it possible to still love the music if you have to play it seven times a week? For a year? I think this must be the hardest part of such an otherwise great job. I'm sure GH can tell us in half a year.[/QUOTE]
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Of course I know watching Queen DVDs or listening to Queen CDs are an entirely different thing than playing Queen songs, but no matter how many times I replay them, I love them just as much, or even more! I tell you, that helicopter flying in on Queen On Fire Live At The Bowl gets me every time. Caught up, just caught up in the excitement!
Congratulations Sir GH. Keep us posted!
OK, i know i´m late on this, but congratulations.
Tell me something:
Is it necessary to have the Red Special guitar model for the auditons?
Good luck!
Take care
Tell me something:
Is it necessary to have the Red Special guitar model for the auditons?
Good luck!
Take care
Wow! You must be floating on a cloud! You won the job lottery!
Congrats! I'll be going for sure.
Would you know which show will be the Gala with Brian and Roger in attendance? That's the one I want to go to the most.
Cheers and kick some ass!
Congrats! I'll be going for sure.
Would you know which show will be the Gala with Brian and Roger in attendance? That's the one I want to go to the most.
Cheers and kick some ass!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Bobby_brown wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Is it necessary to have the Red Special guitar model for the auditons?[/QUOTE]
No, they provide them, fortunately. :) There are two guitarists, and we each get to borrow one for as long as the show runs.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Champipple wrote:[/QUOTENAME]Congrats! I'll be going for sure.[/QUOTE]
Great! Be sure to say hi after the show.
[QUOTE]Would you know which show will be the Gala with Brian and Roger in attendance? That's the one I want to go to the most.[/QUOTE]
If history repeats itself, then it should be the premiere.
No, they provide them, fortunately. :) There are two guitarists, and we each get to borrow one for as long as the show runs.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Champipple wrote:[/QUOTENAME]Congrats! I'll be going for sure.[/QUOTE]
Great! Be sure to say hi after the show.
[QUOTE]Would you know which show will be the Gala with Brian and Roger in attendance? That's the one I want to go to the most.[/QUOTE]
If history repeats itself, then it should be the premiere.
Thats awesome! Congrats!
I congratulated you already, but let me say it again: CONGRATS, man. I will be seing you on your début so better get those strings right!