Patybear,
Yes, I already suggested a video of the trip featuring the scenery, the railroad, and most of all the 'Lightheads' jamming on their instruments and perhaps entertaining other passengers as well as ourselves.
I was hoping that a few celebrities that have been influenced by Gord might record short video clips of birthday wishes or other sentiments which could be edited into the final production.
Perhaps we could persuade Aengus Finnan or Ian Tyson or J.P. Cormier and the like, to sit for a few minutes of video reflection. Far-fetched? Like "the little train that could", we don't know what is possible until we try.
If I were in better health and better connected, I'd be leading the charge however I hope that someone out there in 'Corfid Land' would be willing to lend whatever hand they can.
Anyone even lurking on the Corfid site can see that we are an extremely diverse and talented group of people. So bring your guitars, your voices, cameras, videos and enthusiasm. Someone here no doubt has the knowledge and skills to edit raw analogue or digital video into an artistic work of art.
A sentimental, heartfelt 'Salute' to be presented to our favourite artist. A chance for Gord to see how he has influenced us by truly bringing his song, his MASTERPIECE to life. A chance for Gord to put faces to some of his devoted fans - those of us who haven't had the privilage of poking our heads into his inner circle. Copies for Gord, the band and of course for ourselves.
Perhaps the video shown as a "Trilogy"? As mentioned above, The landscape, the railroad, the Corfidians all set to Gord's music performed on the train. Put on your thinking caps and come up with some ideas and suggestions. Sponsers? Media coverage? Small and private?
I'm still working on the VIA Rail logistics. I'll update when I can.
As I asked before, for Gord's 70th, what will it be -The Corfid Express or Do we all pitch in $ and fling a dozen roses onto the stage at intermission -what will it be?....
VS
Yuri