Dave Pierce Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I was just grumpy when I wrote that, my bad. Now you're just cracking me up... --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I was just grumpy when I wrote that, my bad. I think this thread is coming to one giant group hug. Seen. And , and all I'm saying is give peace a chant, seen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 "Giant Group Hug" might be a good name for an interactive worldwide band with members from across the known universe. Some of my best friends are Klingons, etc. Seriously, I enjoy visiting here, although I know it's not the thread where I BELONG, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My Dad and I enjoy listening to her music and felt that she was both a very gifted yet troubled person. Her band is top notch and it must have been incredibly difficult for them to perform with her when she was falling apart, which was most often. The addiction issue has many elements to it and most folks have no idea as to what demons these addicts battle with, unless one has lived in their shoes. Addiction takes on many forms, and hers will always get more attention, especially with her fame. BTW I remember reading somewhere that Chet Baker would often say "I just want to get 'F*****d Up' after a performance. Then again, his addiction is another story in itself! Amy RIP. My world: www.chriselkins.ca Roland D-70/SC-55, Kawai K5000s, Korg Triton Extreme 88, Yamaha MO8, Yamaha SY-99, Technics SX-U90P 'Pro90' "I've heard a lot worse!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakari lindhen Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 according to her family via BBC, the toxicology report released today revealed that she had NO illegal drugs in her system, just alcohol. Cause of death still being evaluated... NORD STAGE 2, IPAD 2 with lots of soft syths Roland td9 expanded Guitars, basses, Pod Xtl, GT-10b Garritan, Reason, Symphonic Choirs , Cubase, Sibelius Three shelter cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 This whole thread is a good example of why it is always a bad idea to disparage the dead. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzz Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 according to her family via BBC, the toxicology report released today revealed that she had NO illegal drugs in her system, just alcohol. Cause of death still being evaluated... They didn't say anything about legal drugs. For instance, Heath Ledger died from taking an accidental overdose of prescription medications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 It is probably better to wait for the coroner's report rather than take the word of a spokesperson or family member but either way, there is no reason to disparage the dead. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm still disappointed. I suppose I'd hoped it would've been something more accidental. I stand by my earlier opinion that AW was a personality that responded badly to being hounded over her choices and may've done better if left alone. People cite her song "Rehab" as if it were some blind, arrogant blurb but if one actually examines the lyrics they're quite poignant. look at this clip and read the lines. She seemed more self-aware and, unfortunately, hurt, than arrogant. I'd rather be at home with Ray [Charles]... ....there's nothing that you can teach me that I can't learn from Mr. [Donny] Hathaway... ...I didn't catch a lot in class but I know we don't come in a shotglass... ...the man said, "why you think you're here?"; I said, "I have no idea"... ...he said, "I just think you're depressed"... ...That's me ... ...I don't ever want to drink again, I just need a friend... ....it's not just my pride. it's just 'til these tears have dried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 "The man said: 'Why do you think you're here?...' I said: 'I got no idea'..." THAT was the problem. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offnote Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 according to her family via BBC, the toxicology report released today revealed that she had NO illegal drugs in her system, just alcohol. Cause of death still being evaluated... They didn't say anything about legal drugs. For instance, Heath Ledger died from taking an accidental overdose of prescription medications. exactly, same happened with Michael Jackson - legal drugs are as deadly or even more as illegal drugs. Especially when mixed with alcohol. Marijuana never killed anybody, xanax did as many other so called prescription drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Alcohol alone can kill as well... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Her family is saying that Alcohol withdrawal killed her. It's certainly a possibility. Going "Cold Turkey" can kill a hardcore alkie within hours, they basically go into shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzzz Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 according to her family via BBC, the toxicology report released today revealed that she had NO illegal drugs in her system, just alcohol. Cause of death still being evaluated... They didn't say anything about legal drugs. For instance, Heath Ledger died from taking an accidental overdose of prescription medications. exactly, same happened with Michael Jackson - legal drugs are as deadly or even more as illegal drugs. Especially when mixed with alcohol. Marijuana never killed anybody, xanax did as many other so called prescription drugs. The specific case with Michael Jackson (though most definitely a drug addict) was that he was administered a powerful general anesthetic by a physician (in this case a "cardiologist") who was not trained in its proper use, and more importantly did not maintain the standard of vigilance necessary when administering this drug. But I am definitely in agreement that legal drugs are easily as dangerous, especially when misused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What about Jim Morrison? Heart Failure because of all the alchohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offnote Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What about Jim Morrison? Heart Failure because of all the alchohol. not really, all those guys had failure of common sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 "The man said: 'Why do you think you're here?...' I said: 'I got no idea'..." THAT was the problem. Not to continue this, but I think the highlighted portion below better demonstrates the real problem. People cite her song "Rehab" as if it were some blind, arrogant blurb but if one actually examines the lyrics they're quite poignant. look at this clip and read the lines. She seemed more self-aware and, unfortunately, hurt, than arrogant. I'd rather be at home with Ray [Charles]... ....there's nothing that you can teach me that I can't learn from Mr. [Donny] Hathaway... ...I didn't catch a lot in class but I know we don't come in a shotglass... ...the man said, "why you think you're here?"; I said, "I have no idea"... ...he said, "I just think you're depressed"... ...That's me ... ...I don't ever want to drink again, I just need a friend... ....it's not just my pride. it's just 'til these tears have dried... I think the one thing we can all agree to is that this was a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhodaway10 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I recorded a cd 6 months ago and it just got released. I covered Amy Winehouse's "Rehab." I thought that while she had her problems, she was one of the newer pop stars that actually had some talent and "real" songs. I saw her band play a live concert and was impressed. What do you guys think of my version? My CD - Click here! www.brianho.net http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianho www.youtube.com/brianhojazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I recorded a cd 6 months ago and it just got released. I covered Amy Winehouse's "Rehab." I thought that while she had her problems, she was one of the newer pop stars that actually had some talent and "real" songs. I saw her band play a live concert and was impressed. What do you guys think of my version? My CD - Click here! I liked the snipet of it on there. I guess the decision to make a bouncy version of it is, in retrospect, well, hmm, I dunno. There's probably a few songs on that album that could be alright as instrumentals. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 To end this thread on a more uplifting note: [video:youtube] "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Every time this thread pops back to the top, I just think of the Chevy Chase line... "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead." Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 To end this thread on a more uplifting note: [video:youtube] I saw that on NBC News last night. She looked and sang great! If I had a final performance before I croaked this sort of video wouldn't suck at all. RIP. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Here is the most revealing part of the interview video starting at 1:08. "Of course I know it, Mitchell... I'm your daughter. Of course I know it." What a character! [video:youtube]F9BZLTuYMXI "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 If I had a final performance before I croaked this sort of video wouldn't suck at all. RIP. Unfortunately, her final performance was not this one... it was in Belgrade... and we all know how that went... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offnote Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 If I had a final performance before I croaked this sort of video wouldn't suck at all. RIP. Unfortunately, her final performance was not this one... it was in Belgrade... and we all know how that went... what, you never had bad day?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If I had a final performance before I croaked this sort of video wouldn't suck at all. RIP. Unfortunately, her final performance was not this one... it was in Belgrade... and we all know how that went... what, you never has bad day?... Nor a Grammy. "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboK Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Many speak to her early talent. Well she had late talent also... She was born with a truly amazing gift. Her voice was "one in a million". I wonder if that pressure had anything to do with her demise. She'll be missed. Korg Kronos 2 61, Kronos 1 61, Dave Smith Mopho x4, 1954 Hammond C2, Wurlitzer 200A, Yamaha Motif 6, Casio CDP-100, Alesis Vortex Wireless, too much PA gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthizen2 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 She was born with a truly amazing gift. Her voice was "one in a million". I wonder if that pressure had anything to do with her demise. Today's corporate music scene does not reward talent, and the majority of today's fans don't honor it. So if her unique talent created pressure for her, it was probably more due to the fact that her celebrity was not based on it, rather than the idea that too many people paid attention to her because of it. Kurzweil PC3, Yamaha MOX8, Alesis Ion, Kawai K3M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If I had a final performance before I croaked this sort of video wouldn't suck at all. RIP. Unfortunately, her final performance was not this one... it was in Belgrade... and we all know how that went... what, you never had bad day?... More than a bad day there and you know it. I bet Hammonddave has never been S---faced out of his gourd as a solo artist in front of hundreds of big $ paying fans, no. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offnote Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 More than a bad day there and you know it. same deal was with many others and nobody complained - Joplin, Morrison, Clapton, Hendrix and so long... some could get up some didn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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