10-02-2011, 12:56 AM
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Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
char, thanks for giving a Main discussion board heads up to the rescue dog benefit last month, but i think i'll put this short collage from John's performance in this forum, appropriately
natural stage presence and smooth vocals aside, he (as well as Paul) is also quite a fine lead guitar player ... we'll be supporting more good causes in 2012
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10-02-2011, 09:36 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
This is a fine montage, with some talented musicians. Thanks for putting this together JJ.
Gord's music...finely played, and a dog adoption benefit. Two of my favorite things.
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10-04-2011, 06:04 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
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Gord's music...finely played, and a dog adoption benefit. Two of my favorite things.
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plus they served beer! does that make it a hat trick? 
those are very kind comments, Brian, coming from one so talented... appreciated
we were able to convert one to colour (same process they used for It's a Wonderful Life, really!  )
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10-04-2011, 09:43 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
beer?!?! nobody mentioned there'd be beer!
lol
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10-05-2011, 01:36 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Wait a minute! Lightfoot music..dogs, AND beer? If I had known I would have found a way to get there..
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10-13-2011, 10:30 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
This was a most enjoyable evening and hearing John's vocals, especially EMR really was icing on the cake.
Also I understand they didn't get in much rehearsal time but hearing the wonderful renditions of Gord's songs confirms the dedication level these fine artists really have in putting on a professional performance.
Clearly it was a most successful event and yes, the beer flowed well with the music.
RJ.
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10-15-2011, 09:55 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Regret I was unable to make this performance, looks like it was a wonderful time. The group is getting tighter all the time.
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11-01-2011, 01:14 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
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11-01-2011, 01:10 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
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12-12-2011, 05:57 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
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The group is getting tighter all the time.
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you will probably dig this guitar playing, TG
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12-13-2011, 12:47 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Yes for sure, sounds terrific!
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12-14-2011, 10:32 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Great sounding group!
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12-14-2011, 11:41 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
very kind feedback, gents...the boys will be pleased
and all the more appreciated seeing as it's coming from some fine musicians
just a little mic hanging from the ceiling leading to a camera sitting on a stool
we think there might be audiences out there who like to hear guys having some good fun
how to narrow a list of 250 down to a representative 30 for one night?
i suppose Gord was similarly perplexed during the 'weeding out' of Songbook
hope to hone in on playing a good chunk of material that Gord no longer does
+ stay true to playing in his variety of strangled (capo-ed) key signatures...
discussions can be perplexing when bass and keys are referencing the actual chords, while simultaneously, the guitarists are referencing capo-ed chords...even more conversation boggling when the capo is on an odd numbered fret
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12-15-2011, 03:19 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
True ... it was while doing my humble recordings that I realized how sophisticated Lightfoot's music really is. Especially the vocals. I thought it would be relatively easy to mimic his vocal style, but not so. And the guitar arrangements are another thing ...
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12-22-2011, 11:55 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Is this you and band who will be at Hugh's room? If so, we're in for a treat!
p.s. I appreciate your comment on the sophistication of GL's music. For my own enjoyment, spent last night trying to arrange Beautiful for autoharp. Might not happen.
...and you have a beautiful voice, I so enjoyed your music.
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12-22-2011, 12:39 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
The group of performers at Hugh's are different folks...They are all professional artists with careers of their own.
These guys are the internet fans who are the talented few of us that can sing and play and entertain us during the week the Massey concerts are on. They also have their own gigs through the year. And they are superb artists and people!
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12-23-2011, 03:49 AM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
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....they are superb artists and people!
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Char, what a genuinely nice thing to say (even if it was likely fueled by the eggnog )
we actually play a tribute (well probably 20 Gord tunes and 20 non-Gord) the weekend of the Hugh's event. Have fun, Lindaf
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12-23-2011, 12:41 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
No eggnog (dairy) for me! lol
You know I LOVES ya!
Are you going to make at least ONE Hugh's night??? c'mon - you know ya wanna!!!
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12-23-2011, 11:03 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
Thank you, Linda! Appreciate that. And I agree, Lightfoot fans are some of the nicest folk around.
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12-25-2011, 04:13 PM
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Re: Celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot
It would be great if you could notify me for future tribute gigs, I'd check in and support ya'll! (If you're in the Toronto Canada area that is).
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Char, what a genuinely nice thing to say (even if it was likely fueled by the eggnog )
we actually play a tribute (well probably 20 Gord tunes and 20 non-Gord) the weekend of the Hugh's event. Have fun, Lindaf |
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