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Post by Starlight on May 25, 2009 11:53:42 GMT -5
After a short while here I started to notice this board seems to have more than it's fair share of muso's.
Thanks, Stella.
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Post by johnlear on May 25, 2009 13:04:06 GMT -5
I am an amateur and play for my own enjoyment. I bought one of the original Mark 1 (with pre-amp) Fender-Rhodes 88 suitcases back in the 70's when they first came out.
Gradually it has been slowly deteriorating. (32 years).
The other day I walked into Sam Ash Music on Maryland Parkway, walked back to the repair shop, opened the door and asked, "Anybody here old enough to remember how to repair an 88 suitcase?"
A hippie guy with long hair and ear rings said, "Yes, me. I still play one in a band."
I went home and with help loaded the suitcase into the Yukon and drove back down to Sam Ash.
The hippie guy helped me unload it and take it back to the repair shop. After he filled out the model and serial number he asked my my first name: John. then my last name: Lear. He face turned into a look of awe. He said, "WOW. How cool is this? I'm talking to John Lear." He then told me that he had read everything I had written on the web. He said he would make my suitcase just like the day I bought it.
I know what you're thinking. I was too. Does this mean I get a deal on the repair? Or is the price going to get jacked up a couple of grades?
Fame is a double edged sword. So is a famous name. For instance, every single check ride I ever got in an airplane the attitude of the inspector was: So you're John Lear. Well son, this is not going to be a gimmee. You're going to have to prove your ability to me, I'm not one easily impressed with names."
Out of about 250 checkrides in my career I only failed one and it was clearly a piss poor job.
Meanwhile, I haven't heard back from the repair shop but expect to this week.
When I get my suitcase back home and rip through my rendition of "Misty" I will let you know how the repairs went. (I still have trouble with the friggin' bridge even after 40 years.)
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Post by Starlight on May 26, 2009 9:56:01 GMT -5
Mmmmm, well thanks to those who have voted. Not sure what to think yet. Of course people who are musically inclined would be more likely to vote here anyhow, I realize.
John so glad you are getting your Rhodes fixed. Not sure when they stopped making them and getting the "vintage" parts could cost a fortune. I will be holding my breath for when you get the bill. At least it seems you found someone who should know what they are doing. Not sure if the one we had was as old as I thought though, now. It had the wooden hammers with the felt tip, not plastic but these old girls can still be very heavy either way. Not something a man with back problems should mess around with too much.
I do feel for you with your back/health problems and am sending positive thoughts your way. Please feel better soon.
take care, Stella.
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Post by johnlear on May 26, 2009 10:19:44 GMT -5
Mmmmm, well thanks to those who have voted. Not sure what to think yet. Of course people who are musically inclined would be more likely to vote here anyhow, I realize. John so glad you are getting your Rhodes fixed. Not sure when they stopped making them and getting the "vintage" parts could cost a fortune. I will be holding my breath for when you get the bill. At least it seems you found someone who should know what they are doing. Not sure if the one we had was as old as I thought though, now. It had the wooden hammers with the felt tip, not plastic but these old girls can still be very heavy either way. Not something a man with back problems should mess around with too much. I do feel for you with your back/health problems and am sending positive thoughts your way. Please feel better soon. take care, Stella. Thanks Stella, please erase my back problems from your mind and I will too. Thanks
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Post by AnkhesenAmen on Jun 20, 2009 1:40:12 GMT -5
First instrument I played was clarinet way back in 3rd grade. I also had piano lessons from ages 9-17, and voice from ages 12 through 22. With our college glee club, I sang (and danced) at Disney World for 4 years, the National Cathedral in Wash., D.C., St. Pat's in NYC, etc, etc. Catholic College, so lots of churchy music. LOL!
My sister, who has had some of the same sort of experiences as I regarding ETs and various other paranormal "stuff" is a music teacher in NJ. She can play a slew of instruments proficiently.
Our dad used to play accordian in a band, mom used to sing (mom is a "finder". If I ever misplace something and can't find it, I'll ring her up and ask her where it is, and there it'll be!). My son plays the violin beautifully (since age 5, he's 11 now), and daughter (just turned 8 yo) is quite good on keyboards.
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Post by grossac on Sept 1, 2009 22:08:11 GMT -5
My grandmother had 16 kids and both my grandparents were musicians.. All my aunts and unlces play one instrument or another. At the age of 14, I started to play the guitar. I was playing up to 10 hours a day back then. After a year, I started with a family band called Genetic Source. Me, my uncle, my brother and my cousin. Classic rock, nothing but the best. We played all over the province for 2 years... Good times.. I moved to Toronto in 1994 and never really played in bands after that. I still play quite a bit but life sort of took over.
Rock n Roll
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Post by shenachie on Sept 25, 2009 9:16:41 GMT -5
I play strange and beautiful music derived from ancient manuscripts, on a forgotten instrument.
(not me)
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Post by Starlight on Sept 25, 2009 13:41:38 GMT -5
The magical harp & the magicians that play them. My favorite is Andreas Vollenweider (I just put this video on cause that's my name, can't pick a favorite of this guys music).
I have sat beside them, plucked a few strings and thought this is the only instrument that truly frightens me. Aw struck; one day I may be brave enough.
Stella
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Post by noface on Sept 25, 2009 15:15:51 GMT -5
The magical harp & the magicians that play them. My favorite is Andreas Vollenweider (I just put this video on cause that's my name, can't pick a favorite of this guys music). I have sat beside them, plucked a few strings and thought this is the only instrument that truly frightens me. Aw struck; one day I may be brave enough. Stella Thanks for turning me on to that Stella. Never heard of him but I really like it. That song anyway.
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Acrimonious
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In Maya's grip illusion transforms verity. Perceiving thus a delusive world of duality.
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Post by Acrimonious on Jan 31, 2010 1:17:32 GMT -5
I am a musician, and I've never felt better than when I was playing my guitar. I live by music.
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Post by willy42 on Apr 29, 2010 15:46:33 GMT -5
i like john play for my own entertainment... i own a fire glow four string rickenbacher, that is far more beautiful than the sound i can put out on it. i have played in bands over the years but nothing serious. i have a fairly musical family. mom was a singer, dad play acoustic guitar and *gasp*the accordian. my musical interests actually started with me playing trumpet (mostly horribly) for five or so years in the marching band. it was when i got into highschool that i decided to pick up the bass, mostly because all my friends were too. which i hear is an anomoly in most circles because everyone is always looking for a bass player and there were four of us...
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Post by klausstetefeldt on May 6, 2010 16:28:49 GMT -5
Music is my devotion, even i am not a real professional, i am singing and play e-bass, keyboard, indian sitar, guitar and double bass.
In the early 1990'ies i came in contact with Benjamin Creme's information about the return of Maitreya - also known and awaited as the Christ, Imam Mahdi, Messiah, Krishna, Kalki Avatar, Maitreya Buddha - and His disciples, the masters of wisdom - our planetary section of the cosmic spiritual hierarchy - in our everyday life. When i talked about this event over the years in me arouse the wish to bring this information into songs.
Maybe you have seen one or all four 'starlike louminaries', like the star of Bethlehem, heralding since the end of 2008 Maitreyas interviews on the US tv. But surely you have seen the one with its special performance on 9th December 2009 in Norway. Here you can hear the song friends and me produced last year: <http://gruppennetz.de/The_Star_Sign.mp3> The songtext is a bit out of date, since Maitreya gave already 10 interviews. (source: <http://share-international.org>)
With love Klaus
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Post by kirky on May 18, 2010 13:11:42 GMT -5
Wow John Never knew you played, Much Kudos and respect m8. Music heals literally, physically and spiritually. It can also make Stonehenge’s (joke or maybe not!)
I have 6 babes, My fav girl is my Washburn Festival series, she’s a real slim honey.
I got really mad at this guy at a family party shin ding years ago, cause he was mistreating "her" GRRRR Don’t treat my babe like she a ****ing toy OKAY, put the guitar done NOW (lol shame on me, well I was drunk at the time) GRRRRR Peace Kirky
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Post by kirky on May 18, 2010 13:13:25 GMT -5
i like john play for my own entertainment... i own a fire glow four string rickenbacher, that is far more beautiful than the sound i can put out on it. i have played in bands over the years but nothing serious. i have a fairly musical family. mom was a singer, dad play acoustic guitar and *gasp*the accordian. my musical interests actually started with me playing trumpet (mostly horribly) for five or so years in the marching band. it was when i got into highschool that i decided to pick up the bass, mostly because all my friends were too. which i hear is an anomoly in most circles because everyone is always looking for a bass player and there were four of us... Wow man Willy Its like same shit diff dude(me) ha ha, very funny Respect Slainta Kirky
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