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Tim · 09-21-2008, 02:52 AM

Hi friends,
As Gord heads out on his next ambitious swing through the USA I was wondering about something. Most of us are very aware of how he uses the pause during CRT. In the studio it adds a great degree of dramatic effect as he sings "Many are the dead men ............ to silent to be real." In concert, when he elects to pause during that song, the outcomes are varied. Some audiences honor it and remain completely silent, but often times you hear hoots or shouts during that interval before Gord and the guys finish that masterpiece.

Lately he has also used this technique when he abruptly concludes "Ribbon of Darkness" before the last two words, pauses for quite a while then launches into Sundown. If he continues to do this during this current series of shows I was wondering what would happen if, during that specific pause, some of his fans provided the vocal and sang out: "OVER ME" in melody before he had a chance to start Sundown.

I'd like to ask if this has been done before. Also, do you think Gord would find it irritiating because the pause was violated, or might he actually appreciate it and find it humorous? Please cast your vote by replying to this post. Thanks.

09-21-2008, 02:52 AM	#1
Tim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 186	During "the pause" would this be appreciated or irritating if ..... Hi friends, As Gord heads out on his next ambitious swing through the USA I was wondering about something. Most of us are very aware of how he uses the pause during CRT. In the studio it adds a great degree of dramatic effect as he sings "Many are the dead men ............ to silent to be real." In concert, when he elects to pause during that song, the outcomes are varied. Some audiences honor it and remain completely silent, but often times you hear hoots or shouts during that interval before Gord and the guys finish that masterpiece. Lately he has also used this technique when he abruptly concludes "Ribbon of Darkness" before the last two words, pauses for quite a while then launches into Sundown. If he continues to do this during this current series of shows I was wondering what would happen if, during that specific pause, some of his fans provided the vocal and sang out: "OVER ME" in melody before he had a chance to start Sundown. I'd like to ask if this has been done before. Also, do you think Gord would find it irritiating because the pause was violated, or might he actually appreciate it and find it humorous? Please cast your vote by replying to this post. Thanks. __________________ Tim "Children are all that the Earth has to Show, Children are all that the Earth wants to Know"