Muso's

timer · Post by **timer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:37 pm

It would be nice to hear about the various musical talents of the TD Barmy Army members.
I'll Start off:

I have played guitar for 27 years, after grade 4 piano, I don't read music either !.
I play in a local band that does one 'nostalgic' gig a year, but with the full monty of decent PA and lighting, and of which Ive written the majority of music.
I have a Tascam 2488 for recording at home along with a couple of keys drum machine etc.
I hope to get some new music down this year as I haven't quite made a full CD yet, so really have little to show for my efforts.

24db · Post by **24db** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:44 pm

Played synths for 26 years on and off (currently off

)...I've moved into other artforms since

Chris Monk · Post by **Chris Monk** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:55 pm

No musical ability whatsoever. Can't even sing.

Hyperboreauk · Post by **Hyperboreauk** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:56 pm

Cannot play a thing and my singing empties the room

endorphin · Post by **endorphin** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:12 pm

I've learnt to play the bass back in the late 80's and a few years ago learnt to play guitar (after overcoming the mental block about there being six strings and me only having four fingers!). I've played in a few local bands in my time but nothing particularly serious.

Regarding electronic music, I've no desire to buy any gear of my own - I'm quite happy just listening to it and enjoying the music and just drifting off somewhere nice with it. The trouble with being a musician is that sometimes it's difficult to switch off when trying to listen to music or watch someone live - It was all too easy for me to find myself lapsing back into muso mode and analysing a piece of music to try and pick out what the bass player's doing or debating what key it's in.

Janus · Post by **Janus** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:16 pm

was lucky enough when in teens (many many moons ago

) to be at Nemo Studios with Vangelis (Albedo album on and off to Bladerunner)
long story but opened my eyes to electronic music previously had classical violin thrust in hand with lessons to boot from 6 upwards (had basically put me off music all together!!) Started solo career creating musical soundscapes by way of albums for role-playing market of the time
(Dungeons & Dragons) 4 albums mainly stateside keep me off the dole for a number of years

highs & lows usual story ripped off badly,
lost interest etc regained several years back and begain doing solo works based on ufo/paranormal topics, Roswell, S.E.T.I., still tinkering on trying to make it pay this time to give up me day job, currently been working for Paramount Pctures & Dreamworks in London, (maintenance not music

)although have met few possibly good future contacts...the future is orange,and if it dont work this time it'll still be Tangerine Dream

sparrow · Post by **sparrow** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:16 pm

Chris Monk wrote:No musical ability whatsoever. Can't even sing.

Me Neither I have a guitar which is currently at the back of a cupboard. I haven't got th patience to sit down and learn how to play it. I used to have a very cheap keyboard but it was more or less just a toy.

timer · Post by **timer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:18 pm

Janus wrote:was lucky enough when in teens (many many moons ago ) to be at Nemo Studios with Vangelis (Albedo album on and off to Bladerunner)
long story but opened my eyes to electronic music previously had classical violin thrust in hand with lessons to boot from 6 upwards (had basically put me off music all together!!) Started solo career creating musical soundscapes by way of albums for role-playing market of the time
(Dungeons & Dragons) 4 albums mainly stateside keep me off the dole for a number of years highs & lows usual story ripped off badly,
lost interest etc regained several years back and begain doing solo works based on ufo/paranormal topics, Roswell, S.E.T.I., still tinkering on trying to make it pay this time to give up me day job, currently been working for Paramount Pctures & Dreamworks in London, (maintenance not music )although meet few possibly good future contacts...the future is orange,and if it dont work this time it'll still be Tangerine Dream

Chris i bet that was some experience being in the Nemo studio with the big greek meistro.

Chris Monk · Post by **Chris Monk** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:22 pm

endorphin wrote:I've learnt to play the bass back in the late 80's and a few years ago learnt to play guitar (after overcoming the mental block about there being six strings and me only having four fingers!).

My brother is seriously into the guitar, check out his blog spot:
http://truthinshredding.blogspot.com/
Can be useful once in a while. He put me in touch with Milan Polak who once played guitar for TD at a show in LA many years ago. We had a very interesting conversation with him about TD and sent him a copy of the Tangerine Tree recording of the show.

Janus · Post by **Janus** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:24 pm

It was certainly a mind blowing Time tim thats for sure one of the most treasured memories a complete genius as is Edgar

(Did you know Mr Papathanassiou was hanging out with Dali around the same time as Mr Froese and both prior to their exploration into electronic music, not sure if they ever met but boy lets try get them together (bit like BM & Colin did

)

timer · Post by **timer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:26 pm

Janus wrote:It was certainly a mind blowing Time tim thats for sure one of the most treasured memories a complete genius as is Edgar (Did you know Mr Papathanassiou was hanging out with Dali around the same time as Mr Froese and both prior to their exploration into electronic music, not sure if they ever met but boy lets try get them together (bit like BM & Colin did )

Now that would be something Edgar and Vangelis, I can't bear the thought!.

Janus · Post by **Janus** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:28 pm

timer wrote:
Janus wrote:It was certainly a mind blowing Time tim thats for sure one of the most treasured memories a complete genius as is Edgar (Did you know Mr Papathanassiou was hanging out with Dali around the same time as Mr Froese and both prior to their exploration into electronic music, not sure if they ever met but boy lets try get them together (bit like BM & Colin did )
Now that would be something Edgar and Vangelis, I can't bear the thought!.

They've both been involved with Jon Anderson...it would even now be an awesome get together methinks!!!

timer · Post by **timer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:34 pm

Janus wrote:
timer wrote:
Janus wrote:It was certainly a mind blowing Time tim thats for sure one of the most treasured memories a complete genius as is Edgar (Did you know Mr Papathanassiou was hanging out with Dali around the same time as Mr Froese and both prior to their exploration into electronic music, not sure if they ever met but boy lets try get them together (bit like BM & Colin did )
Now that would be something Edgar and Vangelis, I can't bear the thought!.
They've both been involved with Jon Anderson...it would even now be an awesome get together methinks!!!

I would think if it was to happen now that the product would possibly come out Dante side of compostion. But if we could have Vangelis from the Albedo / Spiral period, and Edgar from rubycon - encore period it would be absolutely marvelous !

Janus · Post by **Janus** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:36 pm

timer wrote:
Janus wrote:
timer wrote: Now that would be something Edgar and Vangelis, I can't bear the thought!.
They've both been involved with Jon Anderson...it would even now be an awesome get together methinks!!!
I would think if it was to happen now that the product would possibly come out Dante side of compostion. But if we could have Vangelis from the Albedo / Spiral period, and Edgar from rubycon - encore period it would be absolutely marvelous !

How about Chariots Of Ages that would have been good

timer · Post by **timer** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:37 pm

I like it ! but feel weve drifted off thread a bit !