From simon@alphabeck.co.uk Thu Nov 17 00:09:07 2011
Subject:Re: They're back
Let's be objective about keytars:
Pro:
Lets the keyboard player move around on stage
Gives a similar visual dynamic to that of a guitarist
Uses less space on stage
Brings a keyboardist closer to his/her instrument
Con:
Expensive
Not visually appropriate for traditional musical forms (i.e. anything apart from funk, new-wave and 1980s tribute bands)
Ever tried playing a piano part (or anything requiring both hands) on one of these things?
Looks incredibly dated, self-indulgent and generally naff
Generally unnecessary
Hmmm... don't think I'll bother.
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: Goff Macaraeg
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: [CWSG] They're back
Hehe...Man things are cyclical. How do you know the guy isnt running some software? No matter what anyone says keytars arent going away. Id like to see someone get up and dance around with a laptop slung around their neck or an iPad. Showmanship still has a say in the music business. You must know hidden behind a stack of gear is not the best place to be seen. Its not all about being a Poindexter...Even Ronnie Milsap, blind as he is felt he had to step away from his piano so people could see him head to toe. The first keytar, must've been Edgar Winter performing Frankenstein.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnSSHwmu8I
Hehe I was right here's the man admitting it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rUUY1AmFR8&feature=related
A new generation has discovered it: And before this she bought a Hammond chop from John Haburay and brought that around after her plastic piano got old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_-Z8JKeCac&feature=related
youtube fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SYXnxd6IBA
Dont shoot the messenger...
Gf/
-----Original Message-----
From: M Acantralto
To: CloneWheel
Sent: Thu, Nov 17, 2011 12:00 am
Subject: Re: [CWSG] They're back
So is this guy stuck in the 80's or what ???? Just goes to show
some people will clap for anything ...
The guy is not a bad singer ..I have to admit it ...but
Please don't ever subject us to this ever again on this forum !!!!
4 exclamation points yes that is right ..
IMHO
Mike
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From: Goff Macaraeg
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [CWSG] They're back
Its fresh there are no existing good takes as it just took place on Leno the other day. Sometimes gotta take what you got and run with it...
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Watson
To: CloneWheel
Sent: Wed, Nov 16, 2011 9:18 pm
Subject: RE: [CWSG] They're back
Now I'd be seriously embarrassed to post a recording like that. It's not
the act so much as the 'technique' and local audible content. "Dub"?
IMHO :-)
-----Original Message-----
From: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Goff Macaraeg
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:04 PM
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CWSG] They're back
Not so great dub but the visual is there. When you can't get enough of
these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owrxjd4njfA
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