I don't want to be responsible for organizing group tickets, but how about whomever is planning to go opening night meeting up somewhere before or after the show?
I'd recommend Baton Rouge (good ribs!), but maybe others know of a more "pubby" place nearby? I think Elephant and Castle is near? Pickle Barrel is great for food variety, but the atmosphere is kinda "family".
I guess first, who's going opening night? and of those is there anyone interested in meeting up as a group?
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Bobby_brown wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Sr GH, do you need to know how to read music?
What are they looking for to form the band?
Musical theory, feeling?[/QUOTE]
Yes, you definitely need to know how to read music. You have to learn the charts note for note, but there are a few places in the charts where you're asked to improvise. Of course feeling is important, and the chemistry of the band is what they are looking for. Still, you're not going to get a gig in professional theatre if you can't read music.
[QUOTE]as you know the best rock musicians can´t read music![/QUOTE]
That depends on who you think the "best" ones are. Trained musicians will usually give a much different answer than non-trained musicians, or non-musicians. Opinions differ for various reasons.
[QUOTE]Roger Taylor says that reading music is boring and you can´t tranlate the feeling of a song into the paper.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but on the other hand, learning musical theory and how to read music is a huge part of improving as a musician overall. Sure, many people have found success without knowing how to read music or understand musical theory, but doing so wouldn't slow down your journey to success. You can't go wrong by getting your technical side in order.
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I think that it would be fair to say that a musical theory and written music offers the best bird's eye view, and thus the ability for sophisticated mechanisms, while the 'feeling' is absolutely required to synthesize the theory into music.
What are they looking for to form the band?
Musical theory, feeling?[/QUOTE]
Yes, you definitely need to know how to read music. You have to learn the charts note for note, but there are a few places in the charts where you're asked to improvise. Of course feeling is important, and the chemistry of the band is what they are looking for. Still, you're not going to get a gig in professional theatre if you can't read music.
[QUOTE]as you know the best rock musicians can´t read music![/QUOTE]
That depends on who you think the "best" ones are. Trained musicians will usually give a much different answer than non-trained musicians, or non-musicians. Opinions differ for various reasons.
[QUOTE]Roger Taylor says that reading music is boring and you can´t tranlate the feeling of a song into the paper.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but on the other hand, learning musical theory and how to read music is a huge part of improving as a musician overall. Sure, many people have found success without knowing how to read music or understand musical theory, but doing so wouldn't slow down your journey to success. You can't go wrong by getting your technical side in order.
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I think that it would be fair to say that a musical theory and written music offers the best bird's eye view, and thus the ability for sophisticated mechanisms, while the 'feeling' is absolutely required to synthesize the theory into music.
There's an Elephant and Castle on 212 King W., and one at 378 Yonge, both pretty close to the theatre.
Update...
As many of you know, the dress rehearsal is tonight, and the first preview is TOMORROW night!
The band and cast are superb. I just can't express how proud I am to be a part of this fantastic team of Toronto theatre folk.
Prepare to be rocked!
As many of you know, the dress rehearsal is tonight, and the first preview is TOMORROW night!
The band and cast are superb. I just can't express how proud I am to be a part of this fantastic team of Toronto theatre folk.
Prepare to be rocked!
Hey there Sir GH...
Just wanted to stop in and congrat you on your success. Well done mate!
Hope everyone has fun tomorrow night...break a leg!
:)
Just wanted to stop in and congrat you on your success. Well done mate!
Hope everyone has fun tomorrow night...break a leg!
:)
I'd go see you Bob, but I cannot leave the country, lol
Otherwise I'd be there, we could split a expesive cab again like in NJ. lol
Otherwise I'd be there, we could split a expesive cab again like in NJ. lol
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Deacons 1st Choice wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Hope everyone has fun tomorrow night...break a leg![/QUOTE]
As long as you don't tell me to break a string!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]wstüssyb wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd go see you Bob, but I cannot leave the country, lol
Otherwise I'd be there, we could split a expesive cab again like in NJ. lol[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha, I forgot about that! Good times.
As long as you don't tell me to break a string!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]wstüssyb wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd go see you Bob, but I cannot leave the country, lol
Otherwise I'd be there, we could split a expesive cab again like in NJ. lol[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha, I forgot about that! Good times.
GO GH - show 'em how it's done!!!!!!! :-))))
I just wanted to let everyone know that ticketking is now selling limited tickets to the premier!
This is a special 6:30pm show on April 10th. I take it this is the one where Brian and Roger will attend and where the fanclub will be coming over from England.
I grabbed my tickets, I'm thinking it's going to be the wildest show.
Good luck!
This is a special 6:30pm show on April 10th. I take it this is the one where Brian and Roger will attend and where the fanclub will be coming over from England.
I grabbed my tickets, I'm thinking it's going to be the wildest show.
Good luck!
So how was the first night of previews?
Sorry - double post
It went amazingly well. There were a few technical blips, but the cast was just fantastic. Also, the audience were very receptive and enthusiastic. Everyone in the area definitely should check this show out!
I was there last night, just let me say, IT FUCKING ROCKED!! Cant wait to go back!!! The guitarist who came out at the end was SMOKING! :D Was that you Sir_GH or the other guy? Sorry, dunno :)
GREAT show, the only thing that I saw went wrong was that once or twice the mics had feedback :( Other than that, FUCKING FANTASTIC!!!! Keep up the good work :D
GREAT show, the only thing that I saw went wrong was that once or twice the mics had feedback :( Other than that, FUCKING FANTASTIC!!!! Keep up the good work :D
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]rocks. wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I was there last night, just let me say, IT FUCKING ROCKED!! Cant wait to go back!!! The guitarist who came out at the end was SMOKING! :D Was that you Sir_GH or the other guy? Sorry, dunno :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that was Tristan... a brilliant player. I'm very happy to be playing beside him every night.
Btw... one year ago tonight was the Q+PR show in Toronto, at the ACC. Oh, memories!
Yeah, that was Tristan... a brilliant player. I'm very happy to be playing beside him every night.
Btw... one year ago tonight was the Q+PR show in Toronto, at the ACC. Oh, memories!
Hey bob, It was great!!! The band was wicked!!! I loved all the "Canadian" jokes that were put in musical as well. I was 4th row centre for the March 14 show and the sound was great!!
What happened during bohemian at the end though?? Did tristan's signal drop out or what??
mike
What happened during bohemian at the end though?? Did tristan's signal drop out or what??
mike