Blues Disciple Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Just finished watching a show on the A&E network entitled "Billy Joel: In His Own Words" The whole show was Billy by himself (for the most part--Richard Joo, his collaborator on Joel's new classical piano CD) at the piano talking about his songs and playing many of his hits. It was outstanding! Besides the obvious talent, it was great to hear the stories behind the songs. Also it showed Billy in a down-to-earth format: He had four notebooks of his lyrics with him because he couldn't remember the words to many of the songs, he had to have the tech guy come out and program the Kurzweil for "just the way you are", and he started "Piano Man" with the harmonica in the holder upside down. The classical pieces were touching and beautiful and "killer"---I may have to buy that CD too! Wonderful show.....anyone else see it? BD [ 11-12-2001: Message edited by: Blues Disciple ] "With the help of God and true friends I've come to realize, I still have two strong legs and even wings to fly" Gregg Allman from "Ain't Wastin Time No More" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Yes I did, was really cool indeed. Jazzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 It was wonderful!!!!!! I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of keyboard he was playing?? I know it was kurzweil but what model?? The piano sounds were FANTASTIC!!!! Peace, Fletch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Thats a PC2X, mounted in a grand piano frame! -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Smedberg Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Hi Mike, You need to fix the first link. You got the "i" and"t" reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Great special. I particularly liked Billy playing material, like Phil Spector and The Beatles, that influenced his own. Did not care for his "classical" efforts, though. Sounds conceptually thin for the genre, like flowery embelishments on very "Billy Joel-esque" chord voicings. I'd just rather have him (and Macca, too) stick with his strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbyjoe Posted November 13, 2001 Share Posted November 13, 2001 i suppose all the more reason for me to get a pc2x. "Consider how much coffee you're drinking - it's probably not enough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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