Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/24/2016 15:01 (#2016-136)

6 messages included in this issue
1In the Nowdewilson6667@outlook.com
2In the Nowlagerg@aol.com
3Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135)sarahsms@webtv.net
4Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135)sarahsms@webtv.net
5In the Nowkarimkassai@yahoo.it
6Rif: In the Nowpitucco_g@yahoo.it
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:18:16 -0500 From: Doug Wilson <dewilson6667@outlook.com> Subject: RE: In the Now Joe, catching up: > > I thought Barry's voice sounded good. I will be naive and believe everything I > heard was live. Barry and the backup band sounded wonderful. > The live sound mix was outstanding and I'm happy to credit John Merchant > for it. The live sound mix WAS outstanding. According to Carlos Guzman, John Merchant was doing sound for the studio and Carlos Alvarez was engineering for the live stream. > I wonder why Barry did not introduce the musicians. I suspect that he might have intended to, but the MC cut into his time by taking half an hour to read the press kit to us. > We know Stephen Gibb, who played in the shadows (literally) almost the whole show. If you > have Stephen Gibb in your band why not use his lead guitar more? Oh well. > From one reference to "Doug" we assume that the keyboard player was > Doug Emery, who co-wrote a few of the country songs a few years ago. It appeared to be exactly the same lineup he used for The Leisurely Tour: Charlotte McKinnon - Background Vocals Beth Cohen - Background Vocals Leesa Richards - Background Vocals Doug Emery - Keys Ben Stivers - Keys (Anyone besides me wondering what was up with his "Alfalfa" hair? Please disregard this comment if you're under the age of 50 and / or have no recollection of the original "Little Rascals".) Julio Hernandez - Bass Lee Levin - Drums Richard Bravo - Percussion Dan Warner - Guitars Tim Cansfield - Guitars Stephen Gibb - Guitars > I would have chosen "Grand Illusion" for the single over "In the Now" > because I think a single needs to hit you over the head with the chorus. > Barry said that "In the Now" was the last one he did, and he said years ago > that the most recent song he did was his favorite, so I can see why it won > out. It's hard to argue with Number 1 on Itunes and Amazon, but I don't care, > I will. "Grand Illusion" is still growing on me. I suspect I'll eventually get there, but it was my least favorite of the four songs that were performed from the album. As someone (Sal, I believe) pointed out, it is somewhat reminiscent of "Smoke and Mirrors", which is okay, I guess, but... > It was fun hearing Barry talk about his awkwardness speaking to other > famous people. He probably understands fans doing the same when they > meet him. "Why did I say that?" Yes that is how it goes. One thing I got out of that little confession that I was pleased to hear is that he is a fan of Alison Krauss. For my money, she may be the best vocalist working today. > > Damn, "Home Truth Song" is really good. I know this is a Jersey boy liking the > Springsteen style to it, but, come on. It's good. Not a Jersey boy myself, but I concur on "Home Truth Song". I really liked it when I heard it on the live stream from Miami 100. Liked it even more upon hearing it again on Saturday night. While I like "In The Now" quite a bit, now, I think "Home Truth Song" would've been the first song that I would've been pushing, were I Sony / Columbia. However, they have yet to consult with me, even though my services are relatively inexpensive. Okay, here's my confession, I really liked Star Crossed Lovers. I'll acknowledge that from a songwriting perspective, it didn't sound like much of a stretch for him. But the thing that made the song for me was the acoustic lead guitar work, which as far as I could discern was Dan Warner on the 12-string. It wasn't flashy, but it provided a nice change-up from the expected keyboard or electric guitar lead. Doug (who wishes the live performances of HDIYL still included the harmonizing "Ahh"s in the intro. The Sweet Inspirations provided that on the '79 tour (which was 38 years ago, by my count, 22 years ago by Sal's) so I would assume that the current trio could handle it) Back to top
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:58:12 -0700 From: Laurie Shreffler <lagerg@aol.com> Subject: Re: In the Now Good info. I liked Home truth Song the best. I felt his voice sounded the strongest on that one. He used the same band as the Mythology Tour. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2016, at 5:44 PM, Joseph Brennan wrote: > > > I was away on the weekend, and I just watched the Barry Gibb show now on youtube. Some thoughts: > > I thought Barry's voice sounded good. I will be naive and believe everything I heard was live. Barry and the backup band sounded wonderful. The live sound mix was outstanding and I'm happy to credit John Merchant for it. I wonder why Barry did not intro >> From one reference to "Doug" we assume that the keyboard player was Doug > Emery, who co-wrote a few of the country songs a few years ago. > > I would have chosen "Grand Illusion" for the single over "In the Now" because I think a single needs to hit you over the head with the chorus. Barry said that "In the Now" was the last one he did, and he said years ago that the most recent song he did w > > Barry said all the songs were written after the Columbia deal was made, but that's silly. "Star Crossed Lovers" is from 2004, "Shadows" from 2008, and "Grand Illusion" from 2009. And if he sang "End of the Rainbow" to Robin, it's from 2011 or 2012. I ha > > It was fun hearing Barry talk about his awkwardness speaking to other famous people. He probably understands fans doing the same when they meet him. "Why did I say that?" Yes that is how it goes. > > Damn, "Home Truth Song" is really good. I know this is a Jersey boy liking the Springsteen style to it, but, come on. It's good. > > --Joe Brennan > > > > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > Back to top
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:02:43 +0000 From: Sarah Sarahsms <sarahsms@webtv.net> Subject: Re: Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) Hey! Please! Where can I see the lyrics to "In The Now"?????????????? Thank you. Sarah ________________________________ From: mailbag@brothersgibb.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:01 PM To: Words List Member Subject: [Words] Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) 1 messages included in this issue ________________________________ 1 In the Now brennan@columbia.edu ________________________________ Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:44:21 -0400 From: Joseph Brennan Subject: In the Now I was away on the weekend, and I just watched the Barry Gibb show now on youtube. Some thoughts: I thought Barry's voice sounded good. I will be naive and bel everything I heard was live. Barry and the backup band sounded wonderful. The live sound mix was outstanding and I'm happy to credit John Merchant for it. I wonder why Barry did not introduce the musicians. We know Stephen Gibb, who played in the shadows almost the whole show. If you have Stephen Gibb in your band why not use his lead guitar more? Oh well. >From one reference to "Doug" we assume that the keyboard player was Doug Emery, who co-wrote a few of the country songs a few years ago. I would have "Grand Illusion" for the single over "In the Now" because I think a single needs to hit you over the head with the chorus. Barry said that "In the Now" was the last one he did, and he said years ago that the most recent song he did was his favorite, so I see why it won out. It's hard to argue with Number 1 on Itunes and Amazon, but I don't care, I will. Barry said all the songs were written after the Columbia deal was made, but that's silly. "Star Crossed Lovers" is from 2004, "Shadows" from 2008, and "G Illusion" from 2009. And if he sang "End of the Rainbow" to Robin, it's from 2011 or 2012. I have no objection to using "old" songs. I'm just saying, they aren't all from the year. It was fun hearing Barry talk about his awkwardness speaking to other fam people. He probably understands fans doing the same when they meet him. "Why did I say that?" Yes that is how it goes. Damn, "Home Truth Song" is really good. I know this is a Jersey boy liking the Springsteen style to it, but, come on. It's good. --Joe to top ________________________________ End Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) ________________________________ "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com Back to top
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:06:18 +0000 From: Sarah Sarahsms <sarahsms@webtv.net> Subject: Re: Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) Please help!!! Where can I see the lyrics to " "In The Now"????? Thank you. Sarah ________________________________ From: mailbag@brothersgibb.com Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:01 PM To: Words List Member Subject: [Words] Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) 1 messages included in this issue ________________________________ 1 In the Now brennan@columbia.edu ________________________________ Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:44:21 -0400 From: Joseph Brennan Subject: In the Now I was away on the weekend, and I just watched the Barry Gibb show now on youtube. Some thoughts: I thought Barry's voice sounded good. I will be naive and bel everything I heard was live. Barry and the backup band sounded wonderful. The live sound mix was outstanding and I'm happy to credit John Merchant for it. I wonder why Barry did not introduce the musicians. We know Stephen Gibb, who played in the shadows almost the whole show. If you have Stephen Gibb in your band why not use his lead guitar more? Oh well. >From one reference to "Doug" we assume that the keyboard player was Doug Emery, who co-wrote a few of the country songs a few years ago. I would have "Grand Illusion" for the single over "In the Now" because I think a single needs to hit you over the head with the chorus. Barry said that "In the Now" was the last one he did, and he said years ago that the most recent song he did was his favorite, so I see why it won out. It's hard to argue with Number 1 on Itunes and Amazon, but I don't care, I will. Barry said all the songs were written after the Columbia deal was made, but that's silly. "Star Crossed Lovers" is from 2004, "Shadows" from 2008, and "G Illusion" from 2009. And if he sang "End of the Rainbow" to Robin, it's from 2011 or 2012. I have no objection to using "old" songs. I'm just saying, they aren't all from the year. It was fun hearing Barry talk about his awkwardness speaking to other fam people. He probably understands fans doing the same when they meet him. "Why did I say that?" Yes that is how it goes. Damn, "Home Truth Song" is really good. I know this is a Jersey boy liking the Springsteen style to it, but, come on. It's good. --Joe to top ________________________________ End Words@brothersgibb.com message digest 08/23/2016 21:01 (#2016-135) ________________________________ "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com Back to top
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:48:17 +0200 (ora legale Europa occidentale) From: "karimkassai@yahoo.it" <karimkassai@yahoo.it> Subject: Rif: In the Now What a nice review!!!!! Thank you so much Joe. Karim Back to top
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:02:49 +0200 From: Gabriella <pitucco_g@yahoo.it> Subject: Re: Rif: In the Now I loved it too! And hts is my favourite too! Gabriella Inviato da iPhone > Il giorno 24 ago 2016, alle ore 18:48, karimkassai via Words ha scritto: > > > What a nice review!!!!! Thank you so much Joe. > Karim > > > > > -------Messaggio originale------- > > Da: Joseph Brennan > Data: 24/08/2016 02:45:04 > A: Words List Member > Oggetto: [Words] In the Now > > > I was away on the weekend, and I just watched the Barry Gibb show now on > youtube. Some thoughts: > > I thought Barry's voice sounded good. I will be naive and believe > everything I heard was live. Barry and the backup band sounded wonderful. > The live sound mix was outstanding and I'm happy to credit John Merchant > for it. I wonder why Barry did not introduce the musicians. We know Stephen > Gibb, who played in the shadows (literally) almost the whole show. If you > have Stephen Gibb in your band why not use his lead guitar more? Oh well. > >From one reference to "Doug" we assume that the keyboard player was Doug > Emery, who co-wrote a few of the country songs a few years ago. > > I would have chosen "Grand Illusion" for the single over "In the Now" > because I think a single needs to hit you over the head with the chorus. > Barry said that "In the Now" was the last one he did, and he said years ago > that the most recent song he did was his favorite, so I can see why it won > out. It's hard to argue with Number 1 on Itunes and Amazon, but I don't > care, I will. > > Barry said all the songs were written after the Columbia deal was made, but > that's silly. "Star Crossed Lovers" is from 2004, "Shadows" from 2008, and > "Grand Illusion" from 2009. And if he sang "End of the Rainbow" to Robin, > it's from 2011 or 2012. I have no objection to using "old" songs. I'm just > saying, they aren't all from the year. > > It was fun hearing Barry talk about his awkwardness speaking to other > famous people. He probably understands fans doing the same when they meet > him. "Why did I say that?" Yes that is how it goes. > > Damn, "Home Truth Song" is really good. I know this is a Jersey boy liking > the Springsteen style to it, but, come on. It's good. > > --Joe Brennan > > > > > > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > > > Animazioni GRATIS per la tua e-mail > Fai clic qui! > Back to top
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