CRS BOTY reviews and feedback...

[Bert]

In terms of talent Frost* really are a supergroup or am I just being a fanboy?

Admit it Jib, you are a bit    

OK, I'm John and I'm a Frost* fanboy.

OK, while we're at it, I'm Bert, and I am a Frost* fanboy too (esp Sat night !)  

[Bert]

On Saturday night I saw a band who, from my perspective were having a ball - a party. And why not? One had just been nominated one of the best keyboard players, another the best Bass player and yet another - Musician of the year! To cap it all it was also a farewell to one of the best drummers I've have heard in a long time.

Spot on  

Word!

the 3 Frost* gigs I have been to have all been such totally happy experiences I have come out of them all with a ridiculously large grin on my face. There's just something about a band of excellent musicians having such an infectiously good time playing wonderful music... my deepest thanks to all concerned.

Word! x 2  

[D S]

Frost* now has official prog credentials!  Steve Hackett has a new website and in his latest blog, he states "Great music at the CRS Awards... really enjoyed Majenta (sic) and Frost."  

http://www.hackettsongs.com

[Fogeyspasm]

To be honest thats was one of the things i love about Frost was the fact they didn't seem to care if it screwed up a bit and didn't have a hissy fit like some bands do.
I remember watching a Level 42 video were Mark King explained how when your playing and those bum notes come out the professional will always turn and look at his amp as if to say that wasn't me it was my equipment.
Always blame the gear!

[Mouse]

Steve Hogarth says on his latest solo live DVD that if (Marillion guitarist) Steve Rothery ever makes a mistake live, he purposefully plays the same mistake to make it seem like he meant it in the first place!  :lol:

[D S]

No such thing as a wrong note - it's just a jazz note.  

[micknand]

Hey I got quote of the week!

Does that mean I get a glass/perspex thing in a red box and have my picture taken with a member of a prog supergroup?

Then get slagged of for mistyping my "I'd like to thank my mother in laws cat "cooking fat" for the inspiration...." speech. And have to spend the following week apologising?

(NB..for the easily offended - my mother in law does not have a cat called "cooking fat" - though she did have one once that I named satan - it was an evil little bar steward) (all references to prog super group members alive, dead or stoned are purely coincidental and are not intended to infer any relationship between them and the  afore mention feline).

Mick

[Big Black Shed]

Frost* on Saturday night were top bollocks. Best gig in years.

The fact that we hung around at the end, (where did everyone go?), had some beers whilst slurring and blathering on at any band member that would listen, was just the Frost*ing on the cake.  

Magenta were outstanding. Dan was on fine form at the end of the night. Perhaps due to JM sized quantities of red wine.

Jem, as I tried to point out on the night, if you don't completely fall over on your arse, with comedy sound effects, it wouldn't be a Frost* gig. That's part of the fun.

And did you get home on time and get the chicken??  

One last word: Hyperventilate: NICE 8-)  8-)

[Stuart]

I guess a few folks need to lighten and stop taking things too seriously. FROST* never got where they are today by taking things too seriously.

I'd rather a band who enjoy themselves and pass that onto the audience in abundance than a note perfect sterile performance of an over rehearsed anal beat combo.  

[MrsJiB]

Agree totally Mick. I always find the performances where the band are obviously having a ball far more enjoyable than a dead pan emotionless one regardless of the musicianship and the rest of it and when a band such as Frost* come along that have fun and are top, blokes and top musicians I'll happily forgive the odd mess up. Considering the complexity of Jem's creations it's rather surprising that there aren't more but that's testament to the musicianship in Frost*? In terms of talent Frost* really are a supergroup or am I just being a fanboy?

Bert       A bit you say........

A Bit...... did you not see the back of my numpty nuts head? A bit is an understatement     !

[MrsJiB]

I'm Sue and I'm a frost* FANGIRL!

I enjoy the fact that mistakes are made it is a sign that its live and real. People make mistakes all the time in life why would anyone want to go to a gig for it to be perfect, is that not a really boring experience?  
I have seen Jem and the guys after several gigs where there were either a few fluffs or the sound wasn't right or something else went wrong and he gets very upset and is always apologising for different things.
IMHO there is no need.  
I go to see Frost* for the experience and the enjoyment of meeting people and listening to some fantastic music if you have a problem with mistakes being made then stay at home and listen to the cd.  
Jem you and the guys can carry on as long as you come out to play I will keep coming to see you wherever and whenever I can afford to do so!

[MikeEvs]

The fact that we hung around at the end, (where did everyone go?), had some beers whilst slurring and blathering on at any band member that would listen, was just the Frost*ing on the cake.  

In answer to where did everyone go my friends off which there were 9 of us had booked taxi's back to our hotel for 11 not my choice by the way, so that's where we went.

Although this was probably a good thing as I'd already babbled incoherently at Jem, JM, JJJ,  JJ (from Threshold) and Mr Poms from It Bites :lol:

[Fogeyspasm]

I stayed and had a few words with Dec, Jem and Andy. But with a small person i tow who was buzzing to get home and tell his mum all about it, she was on strict orders to stay up till we got home, so we had to go.
Hope we get some more venues that let in "small" people as hes ready for more.

[Bert]

Bert       A bit you say........

A Bit...... did you not see the back of my numpty nuts head? A bit is an understatement     !

Good point well made, Mrs JiB  

[Dodie]

One last word: Hyperventilate: NICE 8-)  8-)

LOL - exactly what I turned to my son and said. Definitely a Fast Show Jazz moment, in the best possible way.

Cheers

David