pauldil Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I work for a very large company. Today I auditioned for the company's first ever talent show and was selected to perform. They got the producer of "Star Search" to put it together. The cool thing is that they're flying me all expenses paid to New York in early March for the show. Should be fun ! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 that is cool , hope you have a ball. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Originally posted by pauldil: I work for a very large company. Today I auditioned for the company's first ever talent show and was selected to perform. They got the producer of "Star Search" to put it together. The cool thing is that they're flying me all expenses paid to New York in early March for the show. Should be fun ! Paul You have become fearless Paul! And that is fantastic. I really respect your approach and dedication to learning. It's an inspiration. Keep us informed of how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldil Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thanks Guitarzan! I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the experience! Steevo, thanks! I guess it's just part of my New Year's resolution to get out and play again. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Sweet good luck, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamz Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 that's awesome! have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Way to step back into it Paul. Good on you. Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 GO for it, dude. Sounds like a very cool company you work for. They got any openings in KC? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Amazing news Paul! With a talent like yours, you should win, no problem! Give 'em Hell! Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Very cool. What large company is this - most of them seem to be busy squishing any concept of creative endeavor. Good luck. Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 You the man Paul.Before your first song say I'd like to dedicate this first song to all my buds on the forum...Thank you thank you very much.Good luck The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldil Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thanks guys! I just got a call from the organizers and it looks like there will be 800+ in the audience. The judging will be done by the president of the company (I just heard she plays guitar ), a couple of "Hollywood" producers??, plus the audience gets to vote too. I was going to use pre-recorded accompaniment, but I just found out there'll be a band there. I've got to send them charts and I get to rehearse with them the day before the show. Sounds like it'll be a ton fun! Now I just have to decide which guitar to take... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Very, very cool! Good luck, and most of all, have a blast! May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldil Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 I just went to the first dress rehearsal for the show today. It was awesome. I brought my Ibanez GB10 and Im playing My Favorite Things. The band they provided is great! Drums, bass, piano, guitar & sax. They can even make me sound good! The show is tomorrow and Harry Belafonte is going to be one of the judges. How cools is that? . As it happens, one of my guitar teachers in Chicago played with Harry in the early 60s, so Im going to throw in a little piece of the Banana Boat Song into my improv tomorrow just as a little homage. This should be a blast!! I dont think I stand a chance to win, but thats not really why I came. I just couldnt pass up an all expense paid trip to NY to play guitar in front of 800+ people. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Too cool! The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 THIS IS A SIGN It must be a sign, a moment of awakening a opportunity for you to take flight and make yourself be heard unto the masses and spread your message of song!!! or then you just might be one lucky, lucky bastard Either way you're sure to have a great experience. Knock 'em out! ... and take your photographer & publicist with you. we need a record of this! I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Way to go! Just don't cover any William Hung tunes! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchen Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Good going, man. Tear 'em up! "It's better to wear out than to rust out!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 WAaayy cool Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldil Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Thanks guys! They're going to give all the participants a DVD of the show. Hopefully I can at least post the audio portion if it turns out good. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Originally posted by pauldil: Thanks guys! They're going to give all the participants a DVD of the show. Hopefully I can at least post the audio portion if it turns out good. Paul "If" it turns out good? Please. You and a live band on stage is a guarantee. Go for it Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Knock 'em dead! May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Harry'll give ya a ten. Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldil Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Well, the show was last night. As I anticipated, I didn't win since I was doing an instrumental, but it was still an amazing experience. There were 5 judges in all (the audience had 1/5 of the vote). The scoring was on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best. I didn't score too badly - just shy of 21 out of 25 points. After each performer, the 4 judges were asked to critique the performance, and Harry Belafonte was really kind. He said "I've been looking for a guitraist exactly like him for a long time", to which the president of my company said "You can't have him!" After the show, some of the cast & crew went out for drinks and we wound up playing tunes at a bar till the wee hours. What a blast! I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Once I get a copy of the show, I'll post something on the music thread. By the way, the band they hired for the show was phenomenal! The guitarist, Lou Volpe, is an absolute monster player . If anyone ever has a chance to check him out in the NY area, do it! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Way to go, Paul! Sounds like you did great and had a great time. Did you make sure Harry got your number, just in case? May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I knew you would do well. 21 out of 25? Any East German judges? Hmmmm. Working for Harry or programming UNIX? Hmmmm. Tough choice Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Some guys have all the luck. The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Congratulations Paul! I think it is so cool that you did that. When you made that resolution to play out more you took it to a high level right off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 that is awesome Paul, i can't wait to hear the clips if you post them. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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