I think I read somewhere on this forum that Clive's Caamora project would be 'seeing the light of day' end of the summer 2007. Apart from the fact that we hardly had anything worth being called 'summer' this year, it will soon be over anyway... and as I know that there are a few 'insiders' on this forum, I thought I'd just ask...
So - does anyone have some more information on Caamora? Like for example what will 'She' sound like - is it a rock opera? Or can we expect the first ever Clive Nolan musical? (Hey, why not, Andrew Lloyd Webber is doing it all the time!) Is there any gossip as to which other artists will be involved in the 'She' album? (Names! Can we get names? I heard Bob Catley was supposed to sing on it. Just a rumour though...)
A lot of answers can be found on their website:
http://caamora.net/
And yes, it's indeed a musical, based on the classic novel of the same name by Victorian adventure writer H. Rider Haggard.
And from what I have heard so far it should be pretty amazing. I've seen Clive and Agnieszka twice, playing for the Classic Rock Society and I've tickets for a third gig on 13th October at the Boardwalk in Sheffield.
Hilary
Hmm, release date set for January 2008. A good way to start a new year. *horns*
ok.....
I cant think of better description than Rock Opera.... I feel that this title is rather over used by some artists which is why I hesitated to use it.
Naturally the schedules are now running a little later, and the deadlines seem impossible, but we are still intending to perform this show on 31st October. Every day we get closer it sounds more exciting.... scenery... projections... choir.... extra musicians.... costume (yes prog fans... costumes!)....
I'm still a little nevous that I'm one of the four main singers.characters in 'She'... I thought it would save me learning all the keyboard parts,..;)
but now I have new problems...learning all those lyrics... wearing a funny costume... and even some basic acting!.... Oh for the safety of the keyboards....
There will be more updates on the web site very soon, announcing the CD and live line up. No Bob Catley is not involved... sadly he didnt have the time.
I believe the release date for both the double CD and thee DVD will be 21st January.
If you want to come to the show in Katowice, dont hang around, the tickts are selling fast, I've been told. Again, we will post some information about nearby hotles etc.
Also... I'm afraid to say that due to this rather crazy schedule of recording (I have barely been outside in three months... except for the odd gig), we wont be playing the Sheffield gig.... sorry about that!
Sorry to hear you won't be in Sheffield, Clive. Not good news for the CRS. Hope to catch you in the not too distant future. In the meantime, I hope all goes well on 31st October.
Great to hear everything's advancing well :)
I would really love to see some friendly faces at this concert. I know its in Poland, but there are planes, trains and buses....
If you go to the Caamora website (www.caamora.net), you can find out much more about the concert... travel... hotels... tickets etc.
http://caamora.net/she-concert.htm
This event is something I've been building towards for about 25 years, so it might be worth checking out...;)
If anyone from this forum does decide to come, please let me know.
Stilskin have recently put out an album called She. Is there any relation between this and Caamora's She?
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-09-26, 17:00:41
Stilskin have recently put out an album called She. Is there any relation between this and Caamora's She?
Has to be a coincidence. Clive has been thinking about this idea for 25 years and the title and story originate in the novel She bij H. Rider Haggard. The origins of the Stiltskin album also go back a long time (http://www.genesis-fanclub.de/raywilson/kritiken/stiltskin_she_emergence.htm (http://www.genesis-fanclub.de/raywilson/kritiken/stiltskin_she_emergence.htm)) but date later and I don't see any references to the novel.
There's no relation.
But the She of Stiltskin is a nice album. Check it out Nicky, I'm sure you'll like it!
-Paco
Ooooh, rock opera... costumes... Clive will be one of the main characters... anybody going to that gig in Poland?!
Since it's on a weekday (wednesday) and it would take an 18 hour drive or a 600 euro flight from Amsterdam, I think I'm not gonna make it. Too bad. :'(
I would love to go but it would just cost too much and i dont have anyone to go with. Im very independent but at least i can get by with French and German.....not Polish though
Quote from: JJ II on Mon, 2007-10-01, 09:52:20
Since it's on a weekday (wednesday) and it would take an 18 hour drive or a 600 euro flight from Amsterdam, I think I'm not gonna make it. Too bad. :'(
Yep, same for me... :-[
Quote from: JJ II on Mon, 2007-10-01, 09:52:20
Since it's on a weekday (wednesday) and it would take an 18 hour drive or a 600 euro flight from Amsterdam, I think I'm not gonna make it. Too bad. :'(
Seconded. :(
sounds to me, what you need is a minibus... and organiser....some team spirit... and a sense of adventure.....;)
Quote from: bellanova on Mon, 2007-10-01, 13:13:49
I would love to go but it would just cost too much and i dont have anyone to go with.
I'll go with you!! :)
My Polish isn't very good, either, but I think many people there speak English...
Quote from: Clive on Mon, 2007-10-01, 23:59:46
sounds to me, what you need is a minibus... and organiser....some team spirit... and a sense of adventure.....;)
And a bigger wallet. :D ;)
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-02, 18:55:02
And a bigger wallet. :D ;)
And more to put in it!
I wanted desperately to catch this show in Poland but unfortunately due to financial and vacation problems I simply can't make it... :'( >:(
So... anybody else going? Nicky?! You could pick up Tom along the way, you know... ;)
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-10-08, 13:21:44
So... anybody else goign? Nicky?! You could pick up Tom along the way, you know... ;)
I like your "along the way", Bluey, just like with Ms 007: When she drives into a new town, she completely loses her sense of direction, east becomes west, and north becomes south. Women! They think of s* all the time (that was sewing and stitching, just to make sure you got it right).
Anyway, Bluey, I can see that your digs lie on a straight line between Marshland and Poland, and I don't know whether the Polish loony bins could get Tom up on his feet again.
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-10-08, 13:56:58
I like your "along the way", Bluey
:P
I usually don't have problems with directions or finding my way (unless in a certain city in Belgium with loads of one way streets and crap road signs - but that's a completely different story!). And unlike a man, if I am not sure where to go, I ask for the right way! ;)
Ah well... I just thought you might want to support the music you like...
Actually, Bluey, I don't even yet know whether I like Caamora. I mean, I'll sure get the album when it comes out, because it's Clive Special, but I'll let myself be surprised by it.
But I don't need to get the last of my few øres stolen in Polen. I'v heard that they're so nimble that they can take the panties off women without the women noticing it.
In Denmark we also joke that when you enter Poland you're met with a sign saying "Welcome to Poland! Your car's already here!"
In fact, I'm already worrying that they'l steal Caamora from Clive.
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 09:29:36
Actually, Bluey, I don't even yet know whether I like Caamora.
Well, then this would be a chance to find out! :)
You know that Pallas will also be playing that night, don't you?!
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 09:29:36
But I don't need to get the last of my few øres stolen in Polen. I'v heard that they're so nimble that they can take the panties off women without the women noticing it.
Mmm... interesting! ;D
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-09, 09:29:36
In Denmark we also joke that when you enter Poland you're met with a sign saying "Welcome to Poland! Your car's already here!"
Yes, we have the same joke here in Germany (in fact, I know a guy who went on holiday in Poland by car and returned by train - no kidding!), but I think things have changed... and even if not - my tip is: wear your oldest clothes and make sure you look like a poor rock fan who hasn't got any spare money, and I bet they'll leave you alone. (It's what my brother does... ;) )
Guys, come on! (All of you!!) Nobody going there? This can't be true! :(
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-09, 13:37:21my tip is: wear your oldest clothes and make sure you look like a poor rock fan who hasn't got any spare money
Well, that's actually what I am... so I won't be making it...
-Paco
Dont Worry 'Blue Pony'... I don't expect people to take much of a chance on this...;)
besides, the tickets seem to be selling anyway.
Its lucky Arena/Pendragon are prepared to travel thousands of miles around the world so we can be within spitting distance of most people...
Any.. if you are going for real, let me know, and I will put you on the guest list.
Quote from: Clive on Tue, 2007-10-09, 21:05:18
Dont Worry 'Blue Pony'... I don't expect people to take much of a chance on this...;)
Pretty frustrating, though! >:(
Let me add a thought: I think this is exactly what Clive meant when he said we should value the bands we like while we still can...! So all of you who are desperately looking for an opportunity to spend some money on one of your favourite bands (well, musicians in this case) - here it is!!
So... still nobody going to that gig?
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-10-22, 14:52:36
So... still nobody going to that gig?
Hopefully allot of people. But that won't include me. Sorry Clive. :-\
I just took the time to do a proper search on travel possibilities from my town to Katowice. Quite nasty, in the end. And not any much cheaper than going to the Seychelles or something, it seems. No chance for me, there...
Hmmm... maybe we should indeed charter a bus and get some people together to share the costs.
Isn't this discussion gettin a bit silly? None of you guys are planning to go anyway. Let's take a discussion about what type of blue cheese the moon might be made of instead.
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 13:17:03
Isn't this discussion gettin a bit silly? None of you guys are planning to go anyway. Let's take a discussion about what type of blue cheese the moon might be made of instead.
Nicky.
Speaking about silly. ::)
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-23, 13:17:03
Isn't this discussion gettin a bit silly? None of you guys are planning to go anyway. Let's take a discussion about what type of blue cheese the moon might be made of instead.
Nicky.
Who says I'm not planning to go? I'm just trying to talk someone into coming with me... ;)
You're right Nicky, my in-house government wouldn't have approved of that journey, anyways. She's performing a gig that night herself, and it's up to me again to do the baby sitting.
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2007-10-23, 23:49:41
You're right Nicky, my in-house government wouldn't have approved of that journey, anyways. She's performing a gig that night herself, and it's up to me again to do the baby sitting.
Hey, that sounds interesting, Cap, not the babysitting (gladly leave the diapers to you), but your wife playing music. Any samples?
Did music have anything to do with you guys meeting each other?
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 11:28:00
Hey, that sounds interesting, Cap, not the babysitting (gladly leave the diapers to you), but your wife playing music. Any samples?
Did music have anything to do with you guys meeting each other?
Nicky.
No, no samples, she's the singer in a) a rock band, b) an 80s band, c) a Chillout/Smoothpop-whatever band, all of them cover bands. And no, we met each other at school, maaaany years ago :)
Metal Mind productions have posted this announcement (http://www.metalmind.com.pl/index.php?dzial=newsy&more=967) today, including a nice poster in Polish;
24.10.2007 14:38:02 Prog-rock opera "She"
Metal Mind Productions presents "She", The Rock Opera by Caamora. The band will perform "She" on 31st October 2007 at the Wyspianski Theatre, Katowice in Poland.
The musical version of "She" is based on the classic novel of the same name by Victorian adventure writer H. Rider Haggard. Ever since seeing the film version as a child, Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Neo, Shadowland, Strangers on a Train, Casino etc) has carried this story in his psyche, always intending to create a musical version. Three years ago, his collaboration began with singer Agnieszka Swita, and this marked the beginning Caamora and of their first major project, "She".
The cast for the four main characters looks as follows:
Ayesha - Agnieszka Swita
Leo - Clive Nolan
Holly - Alan Reed (Pallas)
Ustane - Christina Booth (Magenta)
The 'She' Story
Two explorers travel to Africa and stumble into a world of mystery and intrigue. They discover lost tribes living in vast underground caverns and worshipping a living Goddess... 'She who must be obeyed'... Ayesha, the queen who is believed to be a woman of vast age. She welcomes the explorers, but her true motives soon become apparent. Ayesha has been waiting for the return of the man she loves... a man she murdered over 2000 years ago! The story takes us from the shores of Africa, through a vast network of underground cities, and on to a volcano which contains the mysterious fire of eternal life...
The concert will be filmed for the future DVD release which will accompany the 2 CD album, set for release on 21st January 2008. The "She" CD will also feature orchestral and choral material giving this Rock Opera an epic and varied appeal, featuring over two hours of music. The musicians involved in the recording of the "She" CD include: Scott Higham (Shadowkeep) on drums, Mark Westwood (Neo) on guitars, Martin Bowen on guitars, John Jowitt (IQ, Neo) on bass, Richard West (Threshold) on keyboards, Steve Williams (Power Quest) on keyboards. Then there's a horn, Oboe and cello player....
The official premiere of the prog-rock opera "She" is an event on a world-wide scale and it is only at Wyspiański Theater that one will be given a chance to bear witness to the splendour of this incredible show. Stunning stage setting, impressive visuals and, of course, breath-taking music will all make for an unforgettable show. Clive Nolan: "We still don't know exactly how this show will turn out; there are many ideas on the table and things are developing all the time. Whatever happens, it's going to be a terrific event - not to be missed!"
But, as regards this special night at the Theatre, this is not all. Caamora will be supported by two fantastic bands - Pallas and The Oliver Wakeman Band! It's going to be a real treat for fans of progressive rock!
CAAMORA
THE OLIVER WAKEMAN BAND
PALLAS
31.10.07 - Katowice, Teatr im. Wyspiańskiego
Damn - where can I buy a very old car so I can go to the gig in Poland without the trouble of having it (i. e. the car) stolen?!
Quote from: bluepony on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:45:00
Damn - where can I buy a very old car so I can go to the gig in Poland without the trouble of having it (i. e. the car) stolen?!
Very old car? You could try Cuba. ;D
Could be tricky to get to Poland in time from there... ;)
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2007-10-24, 16:48:24
Very old car? You could try Cuba. ;D
Good'n Maddox ;D
Btw welcome back to non-migraine mode :)
We can soon publish a book called "Bluepony's Caamora fantasies. She'p thrills" ;D
Nicky.
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2007-10-24, 15:59:49
Metal Mind productions have posted this announcement (http://www.metalmind.com.pl/index.php?dzial=newsy&more=967) today, including a nice poster in Polish;
24.10.2007 14:38:02 Prog-rock opera "She"
Metal Mind Productions presents "She", The Rock Opera by Caamora. The band will perform "She" on 31st October 2007 at the Wyspianski Theatre, Katowice in Poland.
The musical version of "She" is based on the classic novel of the same name by Victorian adventure writer H. Rider Haggard. Ever since seeing the film version as a child, Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Neo, Shadowland, Strangers on a Train, Casino etc) has carried this story in his psyche, always intending to create a musical version. Three years ago, his collaboration began with singer Agnieszka Swita, and this marked the beginning Caamora and of their first major project, "She".
The cast for the four main characters looks as follows:
Ayesha - Agnieszka Swita
Leo - Clive Nolan
Holly - Alan Reed (Pallas)
Ustane - Christina Booth (Magenta)
Christina from Magenta is involved ?
Book me a place in this minibus Clive told us about ! Just kidding : can't make it but maybe there will a second representation a little more west when the CD is released ;)
I do feel that we led him down a little. Such a bunch of happy fans on this forum and no one comes to the concert. :(
I wish i was rich. :-\
Yeah... I'm feeling bad about it too... But I'm a student...
To be honest Katowice isn't really the centre of progworld...
If the show was going to be in the UK, I really would do my best to get there!
-Paco
Er... couple of points...
First - This information about the show has kind of been on the Caamora website in various guises for months... finger on the pulse kids!...;)
www.Caamora.net
Second - Since the venue is already nearly full, I guess some fans will be there, so no one is letting me down. If you dont see it, then get the DVD... see what you missed.
Third - I think Katowice is potentially more 'Progworld Central' than anywhere in the UK. I love playing in the UK, but frankly its easier to play a gig in Poland with a decent sized audience.
Quote from: Clive on Wed, 2007-10-24, 22:43:51
Second - Since the venue is already nearly full, I guess some fans will be there, so no one is letting me down. If you dont see it, then get the DVD... see what you missed.
That thought already crossed my mind! 8)
No twilight for this this band. ;D *horns*
QuoteThird - I think Katowice is potentially more 'Progworld Central' than anywhere in the UK. I love playing in the UK, but frankly its easier to play a gig in Poland with a decent sized audience.
I agree. Katowice is often mentioned when it comes to prog bands.
I do think however, which is a tricky thing to say since i'm not really familiar with the amount of venue's in Poland, that in the U.K. there is more choice of venue's.
But like i said: Maybe i'm wrong. :D
Great to hear that there's enough audience to fill the theatre!
I'm really looking forward to the DVD!!!
Clive, good luck with the show! It will be great!
About Progworld Central. Centre is something different than main point.
But I guess you're right.
-Paco
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:39:44
We can soon publish a book called "Bluepony's Caamora fantasies. She'p thrills" ;D
Nicky.
Still better than "Sheep trills"! ;)
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2007-10-24, 17:43:59
Book me a place in this minibus Clive told us about !
Well... there's still one free seat left in my car... ;)
Quote from: Clive on Wed, 2007-10-24, 22:43:51
Er... couple of points...
First - This information about the show has kind of been on the Caamora website in various guises for months... finger on the pulse kids!...;)
www.Caamora.net
I know Clive, and I already pointed it out in this post (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=1121.0) and on the Cage website as well, just wanted to bring it to everybody's attention once more, because this project deserves our attention! ;) As I sadly can't make it to the gig, the DVD better be good!! :-[
Quote from: Clive on Tue, 2007-09-25, 11:56:10
This event is something I've been building towards for about 25 years, so it might be worth checking out...;)
Clive, good luck and most of all have fun tomorrow!! *horns*
I wish you too very successful performing Clive and great fun tomorrow, we can't wait for the DVD!!
Afterwards just write us some details and main impressions from the gig, good luck! :)
Have fun tomorrow, Clive and co. *horns*
Hope it is going to be a tremendous concert. 8)
My thoughts with you too, Clive.
Wish you all a great experience - and a great DVD and CD for us.
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-30, 14:14:50
My thoughts with you too, Clive.
Wish you all a great experience - and a great DVD and CD for us.
Nicky.
+1! 8)
Er... guys... he can't hear you, he's - unlike the rest of us >:( - already in Poland, rehearsing for the gig.
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 14:40:55
Er... guys... he can't hear you, he's - unlike the rest of us >:( - already in Poland, rehearsing for the gig.
He probably is right now but from what i've heard Poland isn't in the stone ages. ;)
They have internet access there too you know. :P
Probably... but I wouldn't want to take my laptop there... ;)
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 14:47:00
Probably... but I wouldn't want to take my laptop there... ;)
There are places in the Netherlands where i wouldn't do that either. ;)
Though all this is getting rapidly off topic. ;D
Do you think it's time for this fellow once again? ;D
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 15:01:59
Do you think it's time for this fellow once again? ;D
I think that it would be a good avatar for both you and nicky. ;D
;)
:P
I might add the "off topic" smiley to my footnote... ;)
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 14:47:00
Probably... but I wouldn't want to take my laptop there... ;)
I think he has to, how else does he load the Tritons if they lose their memory? ;)
Anyone with a report? Clive might still be unloading... but maybe someone on this forum was there. I'd love to hear all the detail!
Quote from: jeffMc on Wed, 2007-10-31, 17:40:42
I think he has to, how else does he load the Tritons if they lose their memory? ;)
A bit of quick re-programming - no problem! ;)
Back on topic... has anybody on this forum been there to witness this unique gig? It would be so great to get some first-hand impressions!
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-11-02, 14:38:43
Back on topic... has anybody on this forum been there to witness this unique gig? It would be so great to get some first-hand impressions!
You forgot to say 'pictures'. ;)
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-02, 18:21:54
You forgot to say 'pictures'. ;)
Well, 'impressions' would naturally include pictures as well - but I don't think anyone of the forum was there... :(
We have just updated the caamora.net site, and there are a few pictures there.
My head is still spinning from the experience.... it was quite a mountain that we climbed, and I really did choose all the right musicians and singers for the job!
The reaction was truly amazing, and made us all feel pretty emotional.
It was an event, and unlikely to happen in Europe again.... but something might be happening in South America... we shall see.
Well... I can't believe it... there are now 557 member on this forum, and not
one was there?! And where are all the people who saw the show? Someone get them to register and post here!!
Quote from: Clive on Fri, 2007-11-09, 10:42:12
We have just updated the caamora.net site, and there are a few pictures there.
My head is still spinning from the experience.... it was quite a mountain that we climbed, and I really did choose all the right musicians and singers for the job!
The reaction was truly amazing, and made us all feel pretty emotional.
It was an event, and unlikely to happen in Europe again.... but something might be happening in South America... we shall see.
You'll need someone translating, I assume? Make it Mexico, then I'm in! ;D
Quote from: Clive on Fri, 2007-11-09, 10:42:12
We have just updated the caamora.net site, and there are a few pictures there.
My head is still spinning from the experience.... it was quite a mountain that we climbed, and I really did choose all the right musicians and singers for the job!
The reaction was truly amazing, and made us all feel pretty emotional.
It was an event, and unlikely to happen in Europe again.... but something might be happening in South America... we shall see.
Wow! I just read the experiences of the ones involved. Sounds like it was absolutely fantastic! Wish I was there... :'(
I am really looking forward to this DVD!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
-Paco
dito!
+1 8)
A sneak preview is posted on YouTube. Know it thanks to Silhobbit. Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC-gnFA-5zs
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2007-11-11, 18:25:46
A sneak preview is posted on YouTube. Know it thanks to Silhobbit. Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC-gnFA-5zs
8)
8) indeed!
Quote from: Clive on Fri, 2007-11-09, 10:42:12
We have just updated the caamora.net site, and there are a few pictures there.
My head is still spinning from the experience.... it was quite a mountain that we climbed, and I really did choose all the right musicians and singers for the job!
The reaction was truly amazing, and made us all feel pretty emotional.
It was an event, and unlikely to happen in Europe again.... but something might be happening in South America... we shall see.
Clive, congratulations!! *horns* Good to hear that it was such a success and lived up to your expectations. The pictures and comments make me regret even more that I could not be there :'(
Really looking forward to the DVD and album.
So... I've seen some of the DVD footage (Hooray! ;D).
This is amazing! The stage - the costumes - and of course: the music - wow!!! Guys, you'll never know what we (speaking of all the forum members who weren't there, and yes, I'm including myself) missed... this is something to be seen live; I don't think the DVD can be half as overwhelming as this musical/opera performance must have been! Now I regret even more that I couldn't be there... :'(
Have to try for South America!!!
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-22, 10:56:52
Now I regret even more that I couldn't be there... :'(
So now, after all the fantastic plans, we get a stream of regrets, Bluey ? ;D
Oh, that was mean !
Nicky.
:P
I've been regretting it right from the beginning that I couldn't make it and, unlike some other people here, I tried really hard!! >:(
You have seen some of the DVD footage?
Where?
Or do you mean the youtube thing? (Which isn't DVD footage...)
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-22, 16:33:04
You have seen some of the DVD footage?
Yep - and let me tell you, it ROCKS!!! *horns*
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-22, 16:33:04
Where?
That is my secret! ;)
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-11-22, 16:33:04
Or do you mean the youtube thing? (Which isn't DVD footage...)
Nope, I've seen the youtube stuff too, but I meant what I said: the real, original DVD footage. It's great! But I may have mentioned that already... ;D
So... the latest rumours have it that the Caamora show might go on tour in Europe. Anybody out there who knows how much truth there is in that? Clive??
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2007-11-22, 10:56:52
Have to try for South America!!!
You might do that. Then you can take a detour to Cuba to get yourself a really old crappy car. ;D
Actually, I doubt there will be a tour in Europe... sorry.
Miss 'BluePony'... as you saw from the bit of footage I sent you, its rather a big project, and would cost a fortune to take on tour.
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-23, 20:49:19
You might do that. Then you can take a detour to Cuba to get yourself a really old crappy car. ;D
Well... no more need for the crappy old car now, I guess, since the show in Poland is over... ;)
Quote from: Clive on Sat, 2007-11-24, 10:17:10
Actually, I doubt there will be a tour in Europe... sorry.
Sad news... :'( Then I'll hope for South America!!
Quote from: Clive on Sat, 2007-11-24, 10:17:10
Miss 'BluePony'... as you saw from the bit of footage I sent you, its rather a big project, and would cost a fortune to take on tour.
Well... first, thanks for showing me this stuff (did I already mention how GREAT it is?!). :-*
And second, I totally understand that cost is a major factor in this project, but I'd still like to see it live one day... (not before I read the book, though! ;)) So please keep us updated!
Quote from: Clive on Sat, 2007-11-24, 10:17:10
Miss 'BluePony'....
Here's someone who doesnt know our spitfire yet ;D
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 11:46:45
Here's someone who doesnt know our spitfire yet ;D
Nicky.
Oh, really? ;)
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 11:46:45
Here's someone who doesnt know our spitfire yet ;D
Nicky.
I have this theory, you know... maybe you're just so afraid of me, Nicky, because you know that you couldn't handle me... ever! ;D
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-11-26, 11:56:59
I have this theory, you know... maybe you're just so afraid of me, Nicky, because you know that you couldn't handle me... ever! ;D
That's it.....you tell him! ;D
Bluey, you need a man like John who's used to handling b*s (and hounds) ;D
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 14:59:43
Bluey, you need a man like John who's used to handling b*s (and hounds) ;D
Nicky.
Ah, are we insulting me again?! ;)
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2007-11-26, 15:02:48
Ah, are we insulting me again?! ;)
You two should get married. :D
:P
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-11-26, 18:00:28
You two should get married. :D
:P
Gladly, just not to each other ;D
And I dont have a car, so I dont need free wheel locks. (In fact, I dont even f*in know what that is, iac not enough reason for lifelong deprivation) :D
Nicky.
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-11-26, 18:00:28
You two should get married. :D
:P
Are you mad?! :o
Oh, I forgot... you ARE mad(dox)! ;)
I'd give Nicky about a week before he'd crack... ;D
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:07:44
Gladly, just not to each other ;D
I think this is the first time that you and I totally agree, Nicky! :D
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 19:07:44
And I dont have a car, so I dont need free wheel locks. (In fact, I dont even f*in know what that is, iac not enough reason for lifelong deprivation) :D
Well, nobody really needs them - the trick is to sell them anyway. ;D
Speaking of clever marketing - wasn't it you, Nicky, who wanted to work on a strategy to make Arena as big as Dream Theater? Any news yet?!
:P
Can we get back on topic again?
I notice that the majority of the posts around here is about inside jokes, which is utter nonsense to the 'average' visitor. Please PM eachother if you want to propose :D
Well, then get back on topic - what do you have to say? ;D
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-27, 09:08:57
I'd give Nicky about a week before he'd crack... ;D
For once, I agree with you fully, Bluey :-*
I'm just a
little shy guy. :-[
Nicky.
QuoteWell, then get back on topic - what do you have to say?
Well, for instance, something about Caamora (in this thread, at least):
Since you were so lucky to see some of the material: what was the song you saw, how was it, who sang... please share some impressions with us.
Quote from: JJ II on Tue, 2007-11-27, 10:55:38
I notice that the majority of the posts around here is about inside jokes, which is utter nonsense to the 'average' visitor. Please PM eachother if you want to propose :D
The thing is, JJ, that if we didnt joke around, this joint would go into standby, until Arena had their album around the bend, or until Clive kicked our ass with something, then there'd be a couple of eulogies, and then standby again - and all of us, who like fun, we'd go somewhere else to kid around.
So one has to take that into consideration too :)
Nicky.
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-27, 09:13:37
Speaking of clever marketing - wasn't it you, Nicky, who wanted to work on a strategy to make Arena as big as Dream Theater? Any news yet?!
Well, i.a. I offered to pep up the Wikipedia page on Arena. But I didnt get any support for that.
Talking about fun, I think people who go for Arena, and Caamora for that matter, are basically very serious people - re the discussions on Christianity etc. - so this would be people who go places like Wiki, Amazon etc.
Nicky.
QuoteThe thing is, JJ, that if we didnt joke around, this joint would go into standby,
Well, personally, I think there are a lot of people around here in a lurking mode, simply because they don't connect with the 'informal nature' of some of the conversations.
I think to spice things up, discussions should be Arena-related, or at least about music again.
Back to Caamora again now: what do you excpect of it?
Quote from: JJ II on Tue, 2007-11-27, 11:31:43
Well, for instance, something about Caamora (in this thread, at least):
Since you were so lucky to see some of the material: what was the song you saw, how was it, who sang... please share some impressions with us.
OK... well, I must admit (shame on me!) that I don't know the title of the songs... :-[
One of them was Agnieszka (Ayesha) singing - I think that one was the very last track. It's a slow song with a rather sad atmosphere and I think she acts and sings perfectly, her stage performance is so intense that I could almost feel what her character feels in that scene... (well, hope you know what I mean)
The other one featured Alan Reed (Holly) and Clive (Leo); this was a rather up-tempo song and (if you're familiar with the story of "She") marks their decampment for the big adventure. (Hope I got this right - Clive??)
Also worth a mention are the fantastic decorations and costumes - from what I saw, this wasn't just a concert, more a musical or rock opera! And after having seen all these "appetizers" I must say that I can hardly wait for the CD/DVD to be released!!
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-27, 11:35:09
The thing is, JJ, that if we didnt joke around, this joint would go into standby, until Arena had their album around the bend, or until Clive kicked our ass with something, then there'd be a couple of eulogies, and then standby again - and all of us, who like fun, we'd go somewhere else to kid around.
So one has to take that into consideration too :)
Nicky.
Ahm... Nicky, I think he just did exactly that - or what would you say the Caamora show was?!
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-27, 13:09:45
Ahm... Nicky, I think he just did exactly that - or what would you say the Caamora show was?!
Of course, Bluey, unless there are
two people in this joint called Clive ::)
Nicky.
Well then - where's the elogies?! ;)
I'm not writing one for you, if that's what you're expecting, Bluey ;D
Nicky.
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-11-27, 17:16:20
I'm not writing one for you, if that's what you're expecting, Bluey ;D
Nicky.
Not at all - but have you ever listened to some of Caamora's material? Why not write about
that! ;D
I've heard that the release date has been postponed. Does anybody know anything about this??
Well... I think the original release date was the 28th January... but we are still working on the final mixes for the DVD, and various bonus materials, so in reality I would imagine a delay of about a month.
In the meantime I think there will be a single release in a couple of weeks to announce the forthcoming album/DVD releases... So there you have it!
Quote from: Clive on Thu, 2008-01-10, 13:02:51
Well... I think the original release date was the 28th January... but we are still working on the final mixes for the DVD, and various bonus materials, so in reality I would imagine a delay of about a month.
In the meantime I think there will be a single release in a couple of weeks to announce the forthcoming album/DVD releases... So there you have it!
A cool release date could be 29th February, Clive. ;D
Sorry to hear about the delay but if that means it will only get better, i'm okay with it. 8)
I'm saving the money as we speak. :D
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-01-10, 17:35:12A cool release date could be 29th February, Clive. ;D
;D
I'm really looking forward to spend some money on it! :)
-Paco
It's already on my 'must buy' list :D.
Quote from: Clive on Thu, 2008-01-10, 13:02:51
Well... I think the original release date was the 28th January... but we are still working on the final mixes for the DVD, and various bonus materials, so in reality I would imagine a delay of about a month.
In the meantime I think there will be a single release in a couple of weeks to announce the forthcoming album/DVD releases... So there you have it!
Well, I guess we've been waiting so long that another month won't kill us ;) but I'm really looking forward to this release!
So you better make sure the bonus material is worth the additional month of waiting... (for example, will there be the video of "Walk On Water"??) ;D
And of course a bonus CD in shape of a Contagion The Max double-disc. ;)
Ok, I shut up now... ;D
-Paco
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-11, 10:59:47
And of course a bonus CD in shape of a Contagion The Max double-disc. ;)
-Paco
Yes!! *horns*
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-11, 10:59:47
And of course a bonus CD in shape of a Contagion The Max double-disc. ;)
Ok, I shut up now... ;D
-Paco
I definitely second that. 8)
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-11, 14:47:10
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-11, 10:59:47
And of course a bonus CD in shape of a Contagion The Max double-disc. ;)
Ok, I shut up now... ;D
-Paco
I definitely second that. 8)
What, the bit about Paco shutting up? ;)
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2008-01-11, 15:13:00
What, the bit about Paco shutting up? ;)
That's the third ;D
Nicky.
You're so evil, Nicky!!
;)
Not long until the "She" project will be released... Did anyone get the new EP "Embrace" yet??
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-02-07, 12:49:39
Not long until the "She" project will be released... Did anyone get the new EP "Embrace" yet??
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No :-[
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2008-02-07, 12:49:39
Did anyone get the new EP "Embrace" yet??
Just checked it up at Amazon (of course). They say that it will be released April 15. Further, it's available for pre-order at Amazon.
Dya guys know about any site where one can get it before that ?
Nicky.
Hmm, several Dutch sites (www.nl.bol.com and www.nlstore.nl) claim that the release date is February 28th. :-\
Weird if Amazon says it's April 15.
edit: the amazon thingy is referring to the EP called Embrace. ;)
guys... its not that hard to find out.... caamora.net.... the website i have referred to before...... that gives release dates and all sorts of other info.
You can get the Embrace single from the caamora web shop... right now!
You will be able to get the actual albums/DVDs etc near the beginning of March, again from the caamora web site...
Quote from: Clive on Thu, 2008-02-07, 14:28:37
guys... its not that hard to find out.... caamora.net.... the website i have referred to before...... that gives release dates and all sorts of other info.
Of course it isn't. :D ;)
Caamora has got a MySpace site now - www.myspace.com/caamorauk...... I think we should show some support! The album and DVD is out next week.... I've ordered the box set! You can order it from the Caamora.net site..... can't wait!
:)
Already added their MySpace and I have ordered the live DVD. Looking forward to it *horns*.
Does anyone know of the box set contains the standard Double CD or the Digipack one with the bonus track? - I'd hate to miss out on the She 'Max' (so to speak...)
I've been told that the box set contains the digipack version so - go for it!! :)
I think I should add ... that I just ordered the Caamora "She" box set for myself! :)
Today the postman was so friendly to deliver the Caamora live DVD 'She'. Love the story and, more important, the music *horns*
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-03-22, 21:02:49
Today the postman was so friendly to deliver the Caamora live DVD 'She'. Love the story and, more important, the music *horns*
It seems we don't have such friendly postmen here... :( ... I'm still waiting for the box set I ordered.
Interesting (taken from classic rock society website)
Caamora are at the moment working on a new double album entitled "Journey's End... an acoustic anthology" which should be available before Christmas.
This release will feature over 130 minutes of acoustic live performances from around the world, as well as a selection of never before heard demos, bonus tracks and interview footage.
Before the release of "She" earlier this year, Clive Nolan alongside singer Agnieszka Swita performed a series of global concerts in England, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Poland, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Canada.
"Journey's End..." will contain a selection of numbers recorded at these performances. These live tracks also feature some great guest appearances from Mark Westwood (guitar) and Christina Booth (voice), as well as new faces like Claudio Momberg from 'SETI' (keyboards) in Chile and Sebastian Medina from 'William Gray' (guitar) in Argentina.
As well as the live material, there is also a collection of demos that were made over the past few years leading up to 'She'.
These bonus songs include...
'In Aeternum' - a track that was never used in the end
The specially written title song 'Journey's End'
Polish song 'Grunwald', featuring cello from Hugh McDowell (ex ELO)
"Journey's End... an acoustic anthology" is due for release on 10th November in Europe and 25th November in the USA (via MVD).
This very special release will be limited to just 1000 copies.
Full details of the track listing etc. will be posted shortly on their website and MySpace.
Andy
Ahem... you know that you can get all this information from the Caamora website as well...? ;)
There is new Live album out :) Journeys End .... and... there you can find a xmas surprise .... - just need to lissen this till the end :) enjoy :)