QueenZone discussion #930243

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: Well folks... I got the gig! Brian and Roger picked myself and Tristan Avakian (a truly fantastic musician!), to be guitarists of We Will Rock You Toronto. It will be playing at the Canon Theatre, 7 shows a week, starting in mid-March. I hope to see any QZers who can make the trip. The auditioning was an amazing experience. Last week's audition was very intense, and on Tuesday, Brian and Roger came and took control of the second audition. It was only about 3 hours long, compared to 7 or 8 hours last Wednesday. It was great to spend time with Brian and Roger, and they'll be back in February to assist during rehearsals. The band also got to watch the press conference yesterday, and that was a very cool experience as well. It has all been so incredibly exciting so far. The next year will be a great one in the life of Bob!

FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: Again, congratulations with the gig! What can possible be a better job than playing music you love for an audience that loves it equally.

rocks. wrote: YAAAYYYY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! You must be REALLY good!!!!!!!! WOOHOO! im going on premire night, good luck!!!!! Hahahaha, you lucky bum!!! Ok, so not luck, but YAY for talent!! CONGRATS!!

Bohemian<font size="1"></f! wrote: NO Bob = NO Queen! :-)

Don´t worry... It´ll be Bob "on stage" SERVING YOU!!! ;-)

knebworth wrote: hey bob! my biggest congratulations. really great you made it. now you´re a real guitar hero and i hope you´ll get a lot of groupies.

Hank H. wrote: What I ask myself: Is it possible to still love the music if you have to play it seven times a week? For a year? I think this must be the hardest part of such an otherwise great job. I'm sure GH can tell us in half a year.

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: This is amazing... thanks so much everyone for posting! It truly means a lot. Looking forward to seeing QZers at the shows. Be sure to say hi afterward!

Dan Corson II: The Revenge! wrote: Going all out, eh Bob?

boy of destiny wrote: GH, I was just wondering if you could give us a little more detail re. the whole hiring process (songs played in rehersal, etc). I think this is an amazing story and I'd love to hear more about it.

boy of destiny wrote: Great to hear. I live in Calgary now, but my family is back in Burlington. Next time I'm out, my wife and I will have to catch the latest version.

pow wow wrote: Can I ask you what night of Barcelona is the one in question 19/20/21?Cheers

FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: Again, congratulations with the gig! What can possible be a better job than playing music you love for an audience that loves it equally.

Bobby_brown wrote: Is it necessary to have the Red Special guitar model for the auditons?

Champipple wrote:Congrats! I'll be going for sure.

Would you know which show will be the Gala with Brian and Roger in attendance? That's the one I want to go to the most.

Mr. Scully wrote: Sometimes it's funny what I hear about myself :-) (And I don't necessarily mean the issue with Bob now). I have apparently recordings (that I've never heard of), I have ripped off some collectors (who I've never traded with), I'm meeting Queen members on a regular basis etc. etc. :-)

Queen are the Champions wrote: i'll see you at the show

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

Queen are the Champions wrote: i'll see you at the show

But how will I know who you are? Your name on the forum is a pretty generic one...!

Queen are the Champions wrote: haha, true. There isn't exactly a ton of evidence for tracking you down either except that your name is apparently Bob. I figured i'd just whisper to my friends during the show "one of those guys down there is Bob, from QZ!" haha. My name's Ruth btw :P

Bobby_brown wrote: Sr GH, do you need to know how to read music? What are they looking for to form the band? Musical theory, feeling? For example, i can play on guitar whatever Queen song or solo that i want, but i don´t have musical theory at all. I mean, i know scales and how to harmonize but it´s nothing professional. So, how do they evaluate the musicians? Take care

Lester Burnham wrote: I can answer this. I played timpani all throughout high school, but I could never read or comprehend music. I basically saw notes on a piece of paper and hit the drums when I thought it was necessary, but I mostly made up my own parts and they seemed to work. When my high school put on a production of Hello Dolly!, I was drafted to be the timpani player, and let me tell you, they don't like it if you can't read music. I bluffed my way through (and the only reason I did it was so that I could spend some time with a girl that I really liked), but if a cheesy high school musical demands that kind of discipline, then imagine what WWRY demands. It's intimidating, because I play the drums and trying out for the musical would be very cool, but I can't read music, and I find that when I actually do sit down and try to read drum music, I play worse than I do when I'm just listening to it and drumming along. But hey, if you know the songs by heart, it's still worth a shot.

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

Queen are the Champions wrote: haha, true. There isn't exactly a ton of evidence for tracking you down either except that your name is apparently Bob. I figured i'd just whisper to my friends during the show "one of those guys down there is Bob, from QZ!" haha. My name's Ruth btw :P

Be sure to say hi to the band after the show, Ruth! It's always nice to meet QZers.

Bobby_brown wrote: Sr GH, do you need to know how to read music? What are they looking for to form the band? Musical theory, feeling?

as you know the best rock musicians can´t read music!

Roger Taylor says that reading music is boring and you can´t tranlate the feeling of a song into the paper.

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

Bobby_brown wrote: Sr GH, do you need to know how to read music? What are they looking for to form the band? Musical theory, feeling?

That depends on who you think the "best" ones are. Trained musicians will usually give a much different answer than non-trained musicians, or non-musicians. Opinions differ for various reasons.

jasen101 wrote: How did you find out about the auditions?

Richy Mercury wrote: How many here are planning to see Bob on opening night? Is anybody from the DC/Baltimore area? Do Americans need a passport to enter Canada?

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

Richy Mercury wrote: How many here are planning to see Bob on opening night? Is anybody from the DC/Baltimore area? Do Americans need a passport to enter Canada?

The laws are starting to get strict. I can almost guarantee that you will need one to return to the USA.

Champipple wrote: I'm planning to go opening night. Don't have a ticket yet though, but I'll be there for sure. If we get enough people here can we get a group discount?

smileexpert wrote: Do you mean to say that EVH doesn't read music ? Wasn't he also a classically trained pianist ??

smileexpert wrote: to Bobby_Brown: >I was thinking in guitar players like Eddie Van >Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen. Of course you have >Satriani and Steve Vai and Paul Gilbert. >But Van Halen and Malmsteen write better stuff >(this is just my taste). Just curious what you meant by this ? Do you mean to say that EVH doesn't read music ? Wasn't he also a classically trained pianist ??

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> Your thoughts?

Bobby_brown wrote: Van HAlen was indeed classical trained pianist and won two competitions as a pianist, but he stated that he wasn´t reading the papers. He just listen to his teacher playing the songs and then figure out howe to achieve it! He said it was an interesting result ; )

Bobby_brown wrote: Funny, i´m posting before your last post. I´m really fast ; ))

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

Bobby_brown wrote: Sr GH, do you need to know how to read music? What are they looking for to form the band? Musical theory, feeling?

Yes, you definitely need to know how to read music. You have to learn the charts note for note, but there are a few places in the charts where you're asked to improvise. Of course feeling is important, and the chemistry of the band is what they are looking for. Still, you're not going to get a gig in professional theatre if you can't read music.

as you know the best rock musicians can´t read music!

That depends on who you think the "best" ones are. Trained musicians will usually give a much different answer than non-trained musicians, or non-musicians. Opinions differ for various reasons.

Roger Taylor says that reading music is boring and you can´t tranlate the feeling of a song into the paper.

Yes, but on the other hand, learning musical theory and how to read music is a huge part of improving as a musician overall. Sure, many people have found success without knowing how to read music or understand musical theory, but doing so wouldn't slow down your journey to success. You can't go wrong by getting your technical side in order.

Deacons 1st Choice wrote: Hope everyone has fun tomorrow night...break a leg!

wstüssyb wrote: I'd go see you Bob, but I cannot leave the country, lol Otherwise I'd be there, we could split a expesive cab again like in NJ. lol

rocks. wrote: I was there last night, just let me say, IT FUCKING ROCKED!! Cant wait to go back!!! The guitarist who came out at the end was SMOKING! :D Was that you Sir_GH or the other guy? Sorry, dunno :)

Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote:

rocks. wrote: I was there last night, just let me say, IT FUCKING ROCKED!! Cant wait to go back!!! The guitarist who came out at the end was SMOKING! :D Was that you Sir_GH or the other guy? Sorry, dunno :)

Yeah, that was Tristan... a brilliant player. I'm very happy to be playing beside him every night. Btw... one year ago tonight was the Q+PR show in Toronto, at the ACC. Oh, memories!

CHERRY wrote: Hey bob, It was great!!! The band was wicked!!! I loved all the "Canadian" jokes that were put in musical as well. I was 4th row centre for the March 14 show and the sound was great!!

What happened during bohemian at the end though?? Did tristan's signal drop out or what??

rocks. wrote: The whole band was great, I loved the drummer, I dont have my program on me at the moment so I dont have his name, but he was great :D

Bobby_brown wrote: Well, prepare yourself because Brian says he´s gonna be there and maybe "do some dust". You´ll be on stage with the man himself! I want a Flac of that show. ; )) Take care

rocks. wrote:

Bobby_brown wrote: Well, prepare yourself because Brian says he´s gonna be there and maybe "do some dust". You´ll be on stage with the man himself! I want a Flac of that show. ; )) Take care

WHERE did he say this!!! :|

Bobby_brown wrote: C´mon SirGH, invite him to play. If he gets to talk with you just say something like: Hey, i heard that sometimes you appear by surprise during BoRhap. Do you want to try it here?- It would be great to see peoples faces!