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#327175 - 06/24/11 07:27 PM
Re: SZ Member Joe Ayala: Live Arranger KB Performance
[Re: Songman55]
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
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Beautifully put, Bill. Unfortunately, most folks here can't handle the truth, which is why there is so little honest (truthful) critiquing going on here. Obviously, many here value 'niceness' over honesty, and maybe that's a good thing; however, it renders most critiques completely valueless. This is especially true when it's 'best buds' critiquing 'best buds'. It also explains why most musical postings here are YouTube postings of total strangers that most of us could care less about (what's up with that?).
Let's face it, only 2 or 3 people on this entire board really play at a high level. Most nursing home players would have a difficult time making it in any other venue and many of the rest would have a difficult time working ANY kind of a gig without the help of SMF's, backing tracks, song-specific registrations on arranger keyboards, three finger chords, and a transpose button.
If you're 55 or over, check out where you're currently playing. You should then be able to critique yourself. Cheers everyone.
BTW, I won't be rebutting your rebuttals, but I promise to read them all.
chas I was going to leave well enough alone but I have to take this one on. I am a classically trained pianist who has played concert tours in this country as well as Enland, Cuba, and Mexico. I have piano albums out there which you can check out. I have a long career playing in bands as well. I have been ou tour with the Platters as well as the Flamingoes and I did a short stint with Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders at the Barn in Miami. I have played the nursing home circuit the past several years for the following reasons. First of all, it is the most gratifying work I have ever done. I love the old people. Secondly, it gives me a normal life. I don't have to work every night of the week for the first time in my life. I'm 61 years old and I love what I do. Shame on you guys who put down the nursing home circuit. You have no idea of some of the great musical things that are happining out there with people like Gary Diamond, Donny Pesce, and yes, Bill Corfield and myself. I'm sorry this whole thing got started but for the time being, as Bill said, he wasn't blown away, but I was. I was blown away from this forum. I have several friends here and I will continue to communicate with you. As for the rest, have a nice life. Joe Joe when I met you in Dallas & when we were both in Louisiana with Don M at the jam a few years ago I heard what a master can do on a keyboard hearing you play and jamming beside two of my favorites You & Don M, and some others, an experience I hope to do again in the future and one I will NEVER forget!... Don't let some of these forum posters bother you they ain't worth it,... and they eventually show their true colors. We'll talk l8tr. take care
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#327222 - 06/25/11 07:45 AM
Re: SZ Member Joe Ayala: Live Arranger KB Performance
[Re: Scottyee]
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Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 2781
Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
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Joe,
Your first move was to thank Scott for the video uploads, then blast others for not responding...all within minutes after the original post by Scott.
Not only did you not give it enough time, you never thanked the two posters, including me, who gave nice comments before your 'rude awakening' post.
Now three days later, and still no thank you, only complaints.
Joe, I'm the same age as you, and at times I exhibit poor judgment, make statements that I later regret, and I show less patience the older I get. Your post has reminded me that I also need to work on these aspects of life.
Chill out Joe...life is short.
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Larry "Hawk" Hawk Music Sadly No More  ♫ 🎹🎹 ♫ SX-900
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#327231 - 06/25/11 09:01 AM
Re: SZ Member Joe Ayala: Live Arranger KB Performance
[Re: lahawk]
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Registered: 06/24/05
Posts: 892
Loc: Baltimore, MD USA
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Joe,
Your first move was to thank Scott for the video uploads, then blast others for not responding...all within minutes after the original post by Scott.
Not only did you not give it enough time, you never thanked the two posters, including me, who gave nice comments before your 'rude awakening' post.
Now three days later, and still no thank you, only complaints.
Joe, I'm the same age as you, and at times I exhibit poor judgment, make statements that I later regret, and I show less patience the older I get. Your post has reminded me that I also need to work on these aspects of life.
Chill out Joe...life is short.
Larry, you're right, I do owe you guys a thanks. And yes, I know i have a short fuse. Again, thanks to everyone who responded. Now let's get on with our lives. I have a private party to play for.
Later,
Joe
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PSR S950, PSR S900, Roland RD 700, Yamaha C3 6'Grand, Sennheiser E 935 mic, several recording mics including a Neuman U 87, Bose L1 Compact, Roland VS 2480 24 Track Recorder Joe Ayala
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