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Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: July 20 2005, 22:30 After reading all of the various comments on this site, I finally broke down and bought TBIII and am listening to it as I type this.  I must admit I skipped right to Finale as I've heard so much about John Cleese.  I hated it.  I do love Monty Python but didn't like the images in my head when I heard him speak the words.  Especially "Grrrrrrrrrrrrand Piano".  Talk about overdoing it.  Really cheesy. -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: July 21 2005, 00:53 I'm afraid that isn't Tubular Bells III you are talking about. The album is called Tubular Bells 2003. Tubular Bells III is a completely different piece of music -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

TubularBelle Group: Members Posts: 1487 Joined: April 2004 Posted: July 21 2005, 00:54 Aren't you confusing TBIII with TB2003, I know there's so many of them it's easy. I didn't like John Cleese either, it's such a strong and in my mind serious piece of music that putting a comedian in there just spoils it I think. I assume he's had proper vocal training or whatever but you can't think of John Cleese and not think of his silly antics and voices. I also wasn't that keen on the 'cavewoman' either. Tracy. -------------- I hate getting up early. I didn't even realise there were two 6 o'clocks in one day! Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: July 21 2005, 08:08 Incidentally, I thought John Cleese was the only actually enjoyable part of TB2003 - but mostly because I found it such a huge disappointment, and Cleese's performance was unexpected and, well, British. I never considered TB as a "serious" piece of music, though. One of the things I like best about Mike's music is the irony and ambivalence, and I still prefer Stanshall's subtle performance to Cleese's bombastic approach. But like I said, it's the best part of TB2003 to me. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: July 21 2005, 08:26 Quote (TubularBelle @ July 21 2005, 00:54) I also wasn't that keen on the 'cavewoman' either. I guess I'm too much of a trekkie. The TB 2003 version of cavemen seemed very much like Klingon opera. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Bill Bobaggins Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: June 2005 Posted: July 21 2005, 09:13 Quote (raven4x4x @ July 21 2005, 00:53) I'm afraid that isn't Tubular Bells III you are talking about. The album is called Tubular Bells 2003. Tubular Bells III is a completely different piece of music Yes, of course.  Stupid me.  I am so wrong.  It is definitely 2003 and I've put this in the wrong section.  At any rate, my sentiment is the same.  I have yet to listen to the whole album. -------------- Speak friend and enter. Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: July 22 2005, 09:13 who was it that read out the introduction to the instruments on TB 2??? It sounds like Alan Rickman.......... -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

familyjules Group: Members Posts: 1190 Joined: May 2004 Posted: July 22 2005, 10:56 Quote (The Bell(end) @ July 22 2005, 09:13) who was it that read out the introduction to the instruments on TB 2??? It sounds like Alan Rickman.......... Correct, sir! Jules -------------- I like beer and I like cheese Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: July 22 2005, 12:57 (Sounds like Alan Rickman?) Grand Piano...pay attention when I'm talking, Potter! Reed Pipe Organ is essential for this potion. It is very rare, as the Reed Pipe expires when its organs are removed. Pity. Bass Guitar scales are found on the second shelf. Use them sparingly. Vocal Chords? That'll be 20 more points from Gryffindor Two Slightly Sampled Electric Guitars is the correct answer, Malfoy. The Venetian Effect is what happens when you don't pay attention, Longbottom. Another 5 points from Gryffindor! Digital Sound Processor in my office needs to throroughly calibrated during detention, Potter. -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

Ugo Group: Members Posts: 5495 Joined: April 2000 Posted: July 22 2005, 18:42 "Theremin... no, Mr. Weasley, don't touch it. That is NOT a wand." Sorry, Hiawatha - couldn't resist. I'm a little obsessed with Theremins these days. Apart from that, and apart from vocal chords being really cords , you are a definite genius. -------------- Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian Back to top

EeToN Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: Sep. 2001 Posted: July 22 2005, 19:49 Quote (Ugo @ July 23 2005, 00:42) apart from vocal chords being really cords Aren't these two words synonyms for that organ? -------------- If I were music, I would be Enigmatism. Back to top

hiawatha Group: Members Posts: 2391 Joined: Mar. 2004 Posted: July 22 2005, 21:32 "Severus Snape! A professor actually mispelling "cords"! 50 points from Slytherin!" -------------- "In the land of the Dacotahs, Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak-trees, Laugh and leap into the valley." - Song of Hiawatha Back to top

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