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[Becks] Thursday, May 06, 2010 12:33:28 PM
Indeed it has been rather quiet! I've been busy settling in to my new job, with work times becoming more set in stone soon, yay! And, it's friday here! LOL! Woohoo for the weekend!
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, May 06, 2010 12:31:11 PM
My friend, PLEASE never resort to self-deprecation when talking about your music!!!!! I admire and respect ALL that work to learn music, play instruments and be a part of the world of music in general! There is no such thing (to me) as an "uncool" musician! Further, you are young and will only progress and improve as the years go by and THAT is WAAAAAAAY cool!!!!! You have my sincere respect!
We play mostly covers (Rock and Roll!) As anyone that is in this business will tell you, doing covers is about the only way to get paid. Its nice to play your own music but there is very little demand for it in the real world. We do throw a few originals in and that is very satisfying. I love seeing the crowd's reaction to MY music! It's wonderful! However, we play about 95% covers (including some Priest!) and that keeps us working and getting a paycheck! There's a fine line between trying to stay "true to yourself" by pushing your own songs and actually getting money to play. There's really NO money in recording and selling CDs unless you have a Label that wants to sign you. It simply does not work, period. Once your few family and friends buy a CD, it all goes away and BELIEVE ME, recording is expensive!!!!!!!
We will never get rich but we work regularly and get to play music. We also get to write and play a few of our own songs and that is great. It is a lot of work but it truly is a passion. NEVER stop playing and learning, Kia! It is worth it. Someday you will realize that. It is NEVER too late. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by kiamat from Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:58:44 AM)
kiamat wrote:
Hey Freeze!
Indeed it has been quiet, but then again, until Priest make any noise regarding new tours or albums, there isn't so much to talk about. Except for your amazing band, of course! Great to hear that you're getting lots of gigs
Oh, I've been meaning to ask- do you do all original material or are there any covers thrown in? If so, what?
Well, I have to go- second rehearsal of today (this one for a choral concert on Saturday). Hopefully a touch more optimistic than my Early Music Ensemble rehearsal this morning, where we received the sad news that our cellist is leaving us to go study in Ireland- she will be much missed .
Now I've put that, I've realised what an uncool musician I am next to you guys. Still, being a music student is all about being a geek- we know it and we don't care!
See you all around. Will be spending the night in the union bar- or at least until we find out who will be in charge of the country tomorrow...
Deep Freeze wrote:
Hello there, Priest-o-philes!!! How's everyone? All quiet here and I do mean QUIET!! I am STILL exhausted from the River trip. We are laying low this week in anticipation of hitting the road again this weekend!!! Appears as though we will be playng in 90 degree heat in front of about 200 people!! YOW!
I have to say, I really need this quiet time. I am literally spent and it seems as though it takes forever to regain any energy at all! Damn age!!..(umm...and weight!) HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, what are you going to do, huh?? Anyhooooo, looks as though all is well here and THAT is very satisfying! Troll control seems to be working well and all is as it should be! Well done...MOST of you!
[kiamat] Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:58:44 AM
Hey Freeze!
Indeed it has been quiet, but then again, until Priest make any noise regarding new tours or albums, there isn't so much to talk about. Except for your amazing band, of course! Great to hear that you're getting lots of gigs
Oh, I've been meaning to ask- do you do all original material or are there any covers thrown in? If so, what?
Well, I have to go- second rehearsal of today (this one for a choral concert on Saturday). Hopefully a touch more optimistic than my Early Music Ensemble rehearsal this morning, where we received the sad news that our cellist is leaving us to go study in Ireland- she will be much missed .
Now I've put that, I've realised what an uncool musician I am next to you guys. Still, being a music student is all about being a geek- we know it and we don't care!
See you all around. Will be spending the night in the union bar- or at least until we find out who will be in charge of the country tomorrow... [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:44:27 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Hello there, Priest-o-philes!!! How's everyone? All quiet here and I do mean QUIET!! I am STILL exhausted from the River trip. We are laying low this week in anticipation of hitting the road again this weekend!!! Appears as though we will be playng in 90 degree heat in front of about 200 people!! YOW!
I have to say, I really need this quiet time. I am literally spent and it seems as though it takes forever to regain any energy at all! Damn age!!..(umm...and weight!) HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, what are you going to do, huh?? Anyhooooo, looks as though all is well here and THAT is very satisfying! Troll control seems to be working well and all is as it should be! Well done...MOST of you!
[Deep Freeze] Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:44:27 AM
Hello there, Priest-o-philes!!! How's everyone? All quiet here and I do mean QUIET!! I am STILL exhausted from the River trip. We are laying low this week in anticipation of hitting the road again this weekend!!! Appears as though we will be playng in 90 degree heat in front of about 200 people!! YOW!
I have to say, I really need this quiet time. I am literally spent and it seems as though it takes forever to regain any energy at all! Damn age!!..(umm...and weight!) HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, what are you going to do, huh?? Anyhooooo, looks as though all is well here and THAT is very satisfying! Troll control seems to be working well and all is as it should be! Well done...MOST of you!
[acolyte55] Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:06:56 PM
the drift is got freeze ! or is that anti freeze lol
[Becks] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:23:52 PM
Hopefully they release a new album Hellrider. I reckon whilst they're on a break Glenn and KK should be writing some killer guitar riffs, and while Rob is in the zone touring with Halford he should be writing some kick ass lyrics, bring them together and there ya go, a heavy metal monster from the Priest!!!
I just picked up my brand new Zildjian ZBT 18" crash. So cool. Time to practice more Priest songs! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Tuesday, May 04, 2010 7:46:00 PM)
hellrider 31038 wrote:
just heard something about the next PRIEST tour supposidly not with a new album.WTF
[hellrider 31038] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 7:46:00 PM
just heard something about the next PRIEST tour supposidly not with a new album.WTF
K - have been classed 'wierd' (again) by the local pizza place....just cos i ask for 'Vegetarian Hot' with added Pepperoni...lol - nuts , but it works out cheaper...
[Necroticist] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:31:35 AM
K - have been classed 'wierd' (again) by the local pizza place....just cos i ask for 'Vegetarian Hot' with added Pepperoni...lol - nuts , but it works out cheaper...
[Necroticist] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:46:04 AM
Sounds like ur feeling ur age at last...lol. Just don't use 'chemical help' and u'll be fine...heh. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:45:39 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good (almost) Afternoon, all!!!! I have returned. I am NOT exaggerating when I say I truly left it ALL on the stage last night. I am completely and utterly spent. Just walked in the door and I am in my chair. I will be back later to chat with you all (likely tomorrow) but I will let you know that we had the most INCREDIBLE show ever! It was everything we could have ever wanted and more. A BEAUTIFUL setting with the River running next to us, bikinis as predicted, a huge crowd and a fantastic show (if I do say so myself). We were complimented over and over by people!
I gave ALL I had and I am seriously as physically drained as I have ever been!! Got back to our hotel room around 2 or 3 this morning and could not sleep. Got out of bed at 9, checked out and came home. I have some GREAT pics but they will have to wait as I am in no mood to even hold this laptop any longer!! Going to go watch some baseball and likely order some Chinese before calling it a day! A VERY EARLY day!
I know I have said this before but I find that I am ONCE AGAIN in awe of the mighty Priest and other acts like them! I have no idea how they do it night after night! I know the adrenaline flows like crazy while we play but the next day is absolutely debilitating. To be their age and play over and over, night after night, week after week is nothing short of remarkable. And to do so with such power and style. Jeeeeeez!!!!!!! There's more than one reason that they are THE Metal Gods!!! Remarkable , indeed.
Bye for now!
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 2:54:49 AM
Couldn't Stand the Weather - Stevie Ray Vaughan
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, May 04, 2010 1:18:33 AM
The vid must have helped! Internet is now back. Now if only my house didn't look like it was sitting up on an island (better than under it, I suppose) and my long-distance returned. Everyone in this county was hit. Most with the same problems. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Monday, May 03, 2010 7:48:09 PM)
spapad wrote:
Guids at least its just lack of internet and not lack of home. Remember, always look on the bright side of life!
[spapad] Monday, May 03, 2010 7:48:09 PM
Guids at least its just lack of internet and not lack of home. Remember, always look on the bright side of life!
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Day quickly turned to night, my friend! It was very nice to be able to see the pool while it was still light out...IF you get my drift?....... HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by acolyte55 from Monday, May 03, 2010 2:22:47 PM)
Can't wait to see the pics- the last ones ruled! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:45:39 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good (almost) Afternoon, all!!!! I have returned. I am NOT exaggerating when I say I truly left it ALL on the stage last night. I am completely and utterly spent. Just walked in the door and I am in my chair. I will be back later to chat with you all (likely tomorrow) but I will let you know that we had the most INCREDIBLE show ever! It was everything we could have ever wanted and more. A BEAUTIFUL setting with the River running next to us, bikinis as predicted, a huge crowd and a fantastic show (if I do say so myself). We were complimented over and over by people!
I gave ALL I had and I am seriously as physically drained as I have ever been!! Got back to our hotel room around 2 or 3 this morning and could not sleep. Got out of bed at 9, checked out and came home. I have some GREAT pics but they will have to wait as I am in no mood to even hold this laptop any longer!! Going to go watch some baseball and likely order some Chinese before calling it a day! A VERY EARLY day!
I know I have said this before but I find that I am ONCE AGAIN in awe of the mighty Priest and other acts like them! I have no idea how they do it night after night! I know the adrenaline flows like crazy while we play but the next day is absolutely debilitating. To be their age and play over and over, night after night, week after week is nothing short of remarkable. And to do so with such power and style. Jeeeeeez!!!!!!! There's more than one reason that they are THE Metal Gods!!! Remarkable , indeed.
Bye for now!
[Budred] Sunday, May 02, 2010 5:48:24 PM
Glad to here it went well for you. Sounds like you're starting to figure
out why so many of those rockers like a little Arm & Hammer
with their coke. (Stay away from that shit). Take care. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:45:39 AM)
Deep Freeze wrote:
Good (almost) Afternoon, all!!!! I have returned. I am NOT exaggerating when I say I truly left it ALL on the stage last night. I am completely and utterly spent. Just walked in the door and I am in my chair. I will be back later to chat with you all (likely tomorrow) but I will let you know that we had the most INCREDIBLE show ever! It was everything we could have ever wanted and more. A BEAUTIFUL setting with the River running next to us, bikinis as predicted, a huge crowd and a fantastic show (if I do say so myself). We were complimented over and over by people!
I gave ALL I had and I am seriously as physically drained as I have ever been!! Got back to our hotel room around 2 or 3 this morning and could not sleep. Got out of bed at 9, checked out and came home. I have some GREAT pics but they will have to wait as I am in no mood to even hold this laptop any longer!! Going to go watch some baseball and likely order some Chinese before calling it a day! A VERY EARLY day!
I know I have said this before but I find that I am ONCE AGAIN in awe of the mighty Priest and other acts like them! I have no idea how they do it night after night! I know the adrenaline flows like crazy while we play but the next day is absolutely debilitating. To be their age and play over and over, night after night, week after week is nothing short of remarkable. And to do so with such power and style. Jeeeeeez!!!!!!! There's more than one reason that they are THE Metal Gods!!! Remarkable , indeed.
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