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Post by yiannis on Jun 28, 2007 2:39:53 GMT -8
A few years ago I went to a Pongmasters Ball, it was the one with Hal Waters on keyboards. There, I stared talking to an old time fan (since the late 80s) and we agreed that Spirals - the then current album - was more like a solo project than an Ozrics album. I think The Floor... is almost that too. Although I like both albums, I have to admit that I miss the vibe (and tightness) of a band playing together for some time, as well as the flow of ideas that comes from the input of more than one person. I know that Ed has always been the mastermind, but if you look, for example, at the credits on Waterfall Cities, Zia and Seaweed contributed in a few tunes and there were also a couple of group compositions (or jams, perhaps). What do you people think?
On a different subject, I'd like to know why Jon was sacked. I think he often played out of tune, but is that the (only) reason?
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Post by sparky on Jun 28, 2007 5:11:32 GMT -8
oh boy, here we go again....
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Post by jpeg on Jun 28, 2007 6:41:57 GMT -8
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Post by ozhead on Jun 28, 2007 8:28:45 GMT -8
Nip this one in the bud!
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Post by yiannis on Jun 29, 2007 3:15:44 GMT -8
Ok, so everyone clearly disagrees...It feels as though no one is allowed to do anything else but give praise, though. On a last negative note from me ever, I don't think that tracks like music to gargle at or the green island are masterpieces of experimentaton...but that doesn't stop me from loving every single Ozrics album&going to every gig I can - they ARE my favourite band ever, after all.
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Post by sparky on Jun 29, 2007 3:22:05 GMT -8
no, it's just that some of us have witnessed the ugly message board action that happened after john was sacked... and we don't want mike's nice shiny new board here to get all messy with a renewal of that controversy... that's all.
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Post by yiannis on Jun 29, 2007 4:16:08 GMT -8
I missed that completely...I don't do forums apart from this one, really. Was it on this message board? Has anything been revealed? Where can I find out? Sorry if I upset anyone, it certainly wasn't my intention. But, like I said, no more negativity from me anyway. I can't wait to see them live again. Please Ozrics, get out into Europe, lots of people are waiting!
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Post by sparky on Jun 29, 2007 7:35:32 GMT -8
oh, it was all on the old Rubbish Records board... some of the ugliness may still be posted there, I can't go there anymore because of the bad vibes...
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Post by champignon on Jun 29, 2007 17:38:55 GMT -8
Yeheh.. i wish to say is that Ed has been a friend of mine for so many years.. when we met at Sunrise there were no ill feelings between us,in fact the rumour that 'Jon gave Ed a great big hug' as seen on the Dream Machine website should be reviewed with caution as in fact the 'headline'  should have read .. well if you replace the h in headline with er, for example dr.. then that moight be a trifle jellied closer to the 'truth'....Coming from a family of judges i'm still finding it hard to come up with a decision :)so thread matey,try to think happy thoughts and everything will be all right up tight outta sight and groovy... don't worry, er be hippy... soorry, er that joke tie-dyed a deeth.. but thats all for now folks !!! |
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Post by champignon on Jun 29, 2007 17:57:40 GMT -8
oops !! ... i meant the 'h' in 'hug' of course.. |
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Post by champignon on Jun 29, 2007 18:00:37 GMT -8
... no karma points here yet then ! |
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Post by champignon on Jun 29, 2007 18:11:14 GMT -8
...best 'log out' for now then.. mmm... bet the number of rants does not equal any more 'karma points' then.. (at least not so far,anywayz) ... oh as for playin ootta toon .. try listening to some of the live recor'dings',methinks.. without any decent monitoring.. if you can arrange it. merry meanderings ye hairy or nor not underslunky things !!! etc. etc. etc. until nex times they har hey.. |
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Post by damien on Jun 30, 2007 1:08:51 GMT -8
instant karma is gonna get you |
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Post by damien on Jun 30, 2007 1:15:58 GMT -8
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Post by sparky on Jun 30, 2007 5:05:39 GMT -8
wahey, john! nice to see you here. when are dream machine coming over the pond?
big love from suzy and me...
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Post by Rainbow Traveller 2012 on Jun 30, 2007 23:24:04 GMT -8
It all seems fluttery to me......  Ello Jon nice to see ya here....Keep it flowing and growing..  ;D Peace and Keep Zee Faith |
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Post by etherealise on Jul 1, 2007 1:48:31 GMT -8
Speaking of 'solo projects', Champignon- how is that solo album coming along? Would love to hear that!! Last I remember it being mentioned you had sorted out some 'puter problems and were starting to make progress...
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Post by etherealise on Jul 1, 2007 2:02:52 GMT -8
I think he often played out of tune...  Hmmm not sure I agree.... I thought it was more a problem of not being able to hear the flute in the mix half the time! I'm sure I've said this before but I think the flute gave the band a different sound that set it apart, sort of like Simon House with hawkwind on violin... |
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Post by harvestmoon on Jul 1, 2007 2:12:26 GMT -8
I think he often played out of tune... Hmmm not sure I agree.... I thought it was more a problem of not being able to hear the flute in the mix half the time! It could have been a combination of both!? Apparently he's now bought some mixer which helps sorting the flute sound out, ie makes it more audible. Not that I noticed the difference, but then I haven't attended anything with him involved for a long time. Personally, I think there are better flute sounds around, eg in Hadouk Trio. |
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Post by ozhead on Jul 2, 2007 3:10:08 GMT -8
'Ello Jon. Nice to see you here. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull uses some gizmo attatched to his flute, so he can roam free and not have to play into the mike - and you can hear him in the mix! Might be pricey though.
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Post by jpeg on Jul 2, 2007 8:13:12 GMT -8
Don't know if it's the flute that miss or Mister Champ' himself...both, I think...As I have seen just once the line up without Jon, I really felt that there was something missing...a kind of link between The Ozrics and the audience that wasn't there any more, especially when you're a strictly instrumental band...flute or not, out of tune or not...
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Post by rob on Jul 2, 2007 10:34:13 GMT -8
Don't know if it's the flute that miss or Mister Champ' himself...both, I think...As I have seen just once the line up without Jon, I really felt that there was something missing...a kind of link between The Ozrics and the audience that wasn't there any more, especially when you're a strictly instrumental band...flute or not, out of tune or not... have to say, i agree. also the schmoke and natter post gig with jon was always something to look forward to. (on the odd occasion i'd blagged it backstage). ;D |
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Post by damien on Jul 2, 2007 11:50:26 GMT -8
jpeg , Would you like to come over For gig this year , if i don't sell my p.a we can organise a gig for you .
I have some inflatable camping beds , and my band has equipment you can borrow , we can provide you with a roof over your heads etc .
You would have to sort out your own travel althrough ...
maybe between september october ??
Champignon we love you !
keep on living the dream.
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Post by jpeg on Jul 3, 2007 0:46:24 GMT -8
that would be cool ! I think I already have your email address...See you soon ! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by dominozric on Jul 4, 2007 6:44:57 GMT -8
harvest, thanks for your text the other day, sorry not to have replied yet, i'm out of credit! will try and email you sometime this week :0)
love dom
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Post by dominozric on Jul 4, 2007 6:47:08 GMT -8
wow! would be really great to have the ob test over here!
by the way, i really liked the new trax you have put up on your myspace site jpeg...very nice indeed!
one of them reminded me a little of papyrus (the bass line...)
cant wait for more trax!
have fun
dom
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Post by damien on Jul 4, 2007 8:24:19 GMT -8
hi dom ,
do you fancy helping out in making this a reality ?
any help welcomed
see ya ,
(from a damien under the weather )
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Post by sykesy on Jul 23, 2007 12:26:35 GMT -8
hi john, do you remember simon, and my girls chevaun and lauren , you met them at gillingham parklife and then i got backstage with them at canterbury and avalon a few years later i have been out of the loop a while, and went to see the gig at glastonbury this year - glade, and that was when i found out you had moved along, i dont want to read all the s**t mate, its a shame that era is gone, but we all look forward to hearing some new stuff from you, spirally and swirly and fizzy  ) whatever happenned, i hope friendships can be kept, and remain a constant in the madness, more power to you my friend, and life, love and unity from us all ) see you soon we hope ;D |
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should have read .. well if you replace the h in headline with er, for example dr.. then that moight be a trifle jellied closer to the 'truth'....Coming from a family of judges i'm still finding it hard to come up with a decision :)so thread matey,try to think happy thoughts and everything will be all right up tight outta sight and groovy... don't worry, er be hippy... soorry, er that joke tie-dyed a deeth.. but thats all for now folks !!!
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Hmmm not sure I agree.... I thought it was more a problem of not being able to hear the flute in the mix half the time! 
) whatever happenned, i hope friendships can be kept, and remain a constant in the madness, more power to you my friend, and life, love and unity from us all