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GusFogle Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: July 2011 Posted: April 28 2012, 11:52 Here it is. The first live performance in history. I'm very proud to have been part of this project and sincerely wish to thank Ryan Yard for the work he put into it as well. I hope you all enjoy our interpretation and arrangement of this piece. Back to top

Harmono Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: May 2005 Posted: April 28 2012, 18:36 Impressive! The arrangement is very interesting. With only the piano and electric bass, the piece is perhaps more accessible and coherent than what you hear on the album. It's also a very difficult arrangement, especially the piano part, but clearly you guys know how to play. If you decided to record a CD of this in a studio environment, I assume it would be a huge hit among fans of Amarok... I'd pay money for that. Truly great stuff! Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1468 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: April 28 2012, 19:36 I'm looking forward to hearing this, but haven't been able to find a quiet hour for it so far. The best opportunity would probably be on my daily walk, which is where I mostly listen to music these days, as I'm never left alone at home. Back to top

Tubular Tos Group: Members Posts: 1576 Joined: Feb. 2005 Posted: April 29 2012, 05:04 ... as i really love the original piece i can say there are parts i like and there are some i don't like ! The ones i really like remind me of the original piece ! I'm sorry maybe we should not listen to it with the real Amarok in mind !... But one thing is sure , Gus is really good at piano ...wow !! playing so fast some parts ... Great ! -------------- To be free To be wild And to be  Just like a child (M.Oldfield) That's my creed !! http://www.soundclick.com/tubulartos Back to top

Nacho Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: Feb. 2000 Posted: April 29 2012, 05:35 Really really splendid!! I can say no more! Back to top

Tati The Sentinel Group: Members Posts: 3305 Joined: Feb. 2002 Posted: April 29 2012, 06:28 The choice of the piano really suited,combine with the bass. With the piano it strips down to basics and the beauty of the melody/harmonies appear much more... ...what a great effort btw! -------------- Life is Progressive and Amarok it™ Let there be Michael Gordon Oldfield. Back to top

bob the screamer Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: Jan. 2011 Posted: April 29 2012, 10:26 very very impressive! Great work everyone who were involved! -------------- New free album out: http://www.bobthescreamer.com/music/twinety-twine/ Back to top

GusFogle Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: July 2011 Posted: April 29 2012, 15:32 Thanks, everyone! Thought I would include Ryan's video response to our performance as well: Back to top

qjamesfloyd Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: April 2001 Posted: May 03 2012, 10:02 Yes, a big well done to all 3 of you involved in this, I wonder if Mike will get to see it? -------------- Please visit my Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits forum below: http://s7.invisionfree.com/Silvertown_Blues/index.php?act=idx Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1468 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: May 03 2012, 13:11 This is simply fantastic. Very well done all three of you, and congratulations on the great performance! I will certainly listen to this more and hope for a studio recording one day! Back to top

Cavalier (Lost Version) Group: Members Posts: 417 Joined: Nov. 2010 Posted: May 12 2012, 10:56 Is it my twisted imagination, or can I hear someone saying encore?!  Let 'em breathe! Very well done, Gus and Jason.  You took on a phenomenal amount of work, and perfomed with admirable brio.  It may be a while before I've absorbed enough of it to remember or constructively review it, but that puts you in very hallowed company! -------------- "Who was that?" "That was Venger - the force of Evil!  I am Dungeon Master - your guide in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons!" Back to top

GusFogle Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: July 2011 Posted: May 12 2012, 16:23 Thanks again, folks. I'm curious what some of the real Amarok freaks on this site like Ugo thought about the performance. The feedback on youtube has mostly been fantastic. Out of 72 votes, we have 70 likes. I'm somewhat puzzled by the 2 dislikes- anyone expecting a performance of Amarok from 2 people to sound exactly like the album is setting themself up for dissapointment. There is just no pleasing some I guess. The camera somewhat homogenized the dynamics and reduced the evidence of the dynamic range. In other news, Incantations is coming along now and we have good prospects for performing the piece at a much larger venue in a much larger town. I will let everyone know as details emerge, but imagine we will be ready to perform Incantations by October/November. Back to top

Holger Group: Members Posts: 1468 Joined: Feb. 2003 Posted: May 12 2012, 20:25 [quote=GusFogle,May 12 2012, 22:23][/quote] Quote I'm curious what some of the real Amarok freaks on this site like Ugo thought about the performance. Ugo? Sure he's an Amarok freak, but just because the rest of us don't have it in our signature doesn't mean we aren't. Quote The camera somewhat homogenized the dynamics and reduced the evidence of the dynamic range. No one in their right minds would expect this to sound anything like studio quality. Quote In other news, Incantations is coming along now and we have good prospects for performing the piece at a much larger venue in a much larger town. I will let everyone know as details emerge, but imagine we will be ready to perform Incantations by October/November. Great news. BTW, I have spread the news to the only active Russian MO forum I'm aware of, and they're loving it, too! Back to top

GusFogle Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: July 2011 Posted: May 24 2012, 19:13 Ryan and all involved in this project are now a part of Mike Oldfield history on wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarok_(album)#Live_performance About the Incantations project: Parts 2 and 4 are now completely learned and arranged. As of now the ensemble for the Incantations show will consist of bass guitar, piano, and trombone. Back to top

GusFogle Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: July 2011 Posted: July 31 2012, 17:44 There has been a large jump in the views of the Amarok concert since Mike did the Olympics show. Nearly 9000 views in 3 months isn't bad at all. Incantations is 3/4 of the way ready for a live show! Back to top

pilotfish Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: Jan. 2012 Posted: Aug. 12 2012, 18:45 I would sell my mother to join your band on percussion ! I love Incantations ! sadly i'm in europe :-((( Back to top

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