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December 4, 2005 Launching the F&R Trio CD “Rainshine”
Filed under » Drums, Snare Drums, Cymbals, Music, Guitars, Pianos, Keyboards, Jazz, Rhythm, Aesthetics, Spirituality, Angels, Culture, Yamaha Drums, CDs, Composition, Orange County Custom Drums OCDP — DF @ 4:16 pm Hi there Drummers-Paradise Worldwide TeaM!
So it DID ALL coMe together>>> The Launch HAPPENED & was a HUGE SuCeSS!!!>>>
It was a Dark, Moody, Rainy & Foul Night here oN the South Coast of the UK, oN Thursday 1st December 2005>>>However, this seemed not to dampen the Spirits of Local Jazz Fans one bit >>> There was a Fine, Enthusiastic croud who turned up for the FIRST EVER Live Appearance of The Friendship and Respect Trio @ The Centre Stage Venue in Bournemouth UK>>>
On offer was a FINE Night of ENTERTAINMENT first from “The Europa String Choir” a Beautiful Electric Violin & Electric Guitar Duo ( & Married Couple ) Cathy & Udo >>> They started the Event with SUBLIME Modern Classical Compositions which established a Calm & Uplifting Mood for the Main Act “The F&R Trio” Performing for the First Time Our Debut CD “Rainshine”>>>
The Venue was PERFECT, with a Large Stage, A Great Sound & Lighting Rig & a Caberet~Style Layout, with Tables & Comfortable Chairs for the Audience to Relax & Enjoy the Musical Experience on offer>>>
The Line~Up of This Particular Trio is Andy Stone on Acoustic Guitar, Bobby Burke on Piano, Keyboard & Acoustic Guitar & Myself ( The DF ! ) on My Mouth~Wateringly GORGEOUS Main Drum Kit >>> Gold~Glass~Sparkle Orange County Custom Drums with a Yamaha Bamboo Custom Snare & a LARGE Assortment of Zildjian & Sabian Cast Cymbals, Including the DEEPLY SEXY 22″ K Custom High Definition Ride to Drive the occasion along!!!>>>
Within Moments of launching into the first Composition “Savage Water” We could sense on Stage that We had ALL done Our Homework & that this Gig was going to be A HUGE SUCESS!!!>>> I exchanged glances with both Andy & Bob during the course of this first Tune & the Mood of Euphoria, Power & Freedom was Set for the rest of the Performance!>>>
WHAT A GREAT BAND!!!>>>
Stand~out Tracks in Our Perfomance included the Excuisite two Guitar& Brushes Masterpiece “Pulse Sublime” which was the First time I’ve EVER Performed & Displayed My LOVE of Brushes~Work infront of a Live Audience >>> I was in Heaven, displaying My own Unique Brushes Style infront of an Enthusiastic Croud>>>Perfect!!!
“Hidden Light” ( soon to be heard on the Player on THIS VERY SITE! ) moved effortlessly within the Structure on the Album Recording>>>Demonstrating Our Extensive knowledge of the Material ( it is SUCH a Joy to Work with SUCH FINE Musical PROFESSIONALS! ) but this Track also Rocketed into Wildly Passionate, Improvised Areas which blew My Socks off!!!>>> This Gig was at any given time at least 50 to 60% Improvised which was in equal parts Exillerating & a little Terrifying!!!
The 11/8 Piece “Seabreeze 11″ is a Firm Favourite of particularily Andy’s & Mine & it Transported Us to Spiritual Extascy on Stage >>> What a Beautifil Tune! >>>Oceanic Flights of Fantasy!! ( Hear it NOW on FREE MP3 on the
Friendship & Respect Site)
I have been to an ENOURMOUS amount of High~Profile Jazz Concerts as an Audiece Member with My Gorgeous Partner PantherKitten & Even with some VERY BIG NAME Players, You are NOT always Guaranteed a Good Gig>>>
JAZZ as an IMPROVISED Form is Unpredictable at the Best of times>>> There is a Danger to it, an Unexpected Quality which I Love & Respect>>>
That is Why We were All SO over the Moon when it was SO Evident that Our Concert was Going to be SUCH a Musical TRIUMPH!>>>
There was a Magical Flow of Communication between the 3 of Us which was a JOY to be a part of, the Performances were both Sensitive & Powerful in equal measures >>> Our Audience seemed to FULLY Understand & Appreciate what We were doing & An ELECTRIC Atmosphere prevailed throughout the Evening>>>
This was the kind of Gig You Dream of as a Working Musician & for Me it was a Fitting return to form after 3 & a half Year absence from the LIVE Arena>>>
Thank the Angels of Creativity for this Enriching, Fabulous experience!!!>>>
The NEW CD “Rainshine” was LAUNCHED with a BANG & We were Honoured by Rapturous Applause from the Audience>>> it couldn’t have been better!!>>> Well….. We could have Sold MORE CDs on the Night but I’m Very Confident that they will start Selling extremely Well on this lead up to Christmas 2005 & on far into 2006 >>>
If You wish to sample this Fine Jazz Please go to www.friendshipandrespect.com & Check Out the FREE MP3, Mail~Order a Copy of the Album & keep an eye on the Photo Gallery for Photographs by the HUGELY TALENTED Amanda@pantherkitten.com which will CONSTANTLY be refreshed & Updated over the coming Weeks & Months>>>
As the Promoter & Mover&Shaker of this Project, I will be Booking Up MORE GIGS in MORE VENUES around the UK in the New Year, SO WATCH THIS SPACE for further Developments in this Exciting & Colourful Jazz Journey!!!
So back to My RelaXing, Recovery~Sunday>>> My ONLY Day~of~Rest in ANY Working Week>>> Time to Read a Great Novel & Open a Decent bottle of Red I Feel!!!
Deep Peace & Funky JOY to You ALL Out There,
***< <<<< SiMoN the Daddy Funk >>>>>***
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