19 November 2022
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It is strange to think that the run of Legally Blonde is already half way through: the opening night and Saturday matinee are done and we just have tonight and the closing night tomorrow. I think I would prefer to … Continue reading
12 November 2022
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It looks like my role in the Legally Blonde show is now going to be as a stage hand, getting sets and props on and off stage. I was at the tech rehearsal today and assisted with various things, including … Continue reading
6 November 2022
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It looks like my role in an upcoming musical is going to end up being less music and more tech. There were some issues around the need to use some backing tracks for a demanding score, causing a key person … Continue reading
30 October 2022
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Gosh, that was a long day. Not long after 9:30am this morning I was setting up to lead the music at church and not long before 9:30pm I was finally getting home to unload after having spend a long afternoon … Continue reading
23 October 2022
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I know you don’t literally rely on muscle power for sight reading music. It is driven by the eyes and the brain, with the muscles only coming in to respond to the impulses they receive. However, my metaphorical ‘sight reading … Continue reading
9 October 2022
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I think I’ve dialled in a decent synth patch on my Helix LT for the track where I need it in Legally Blonde. At the moment it sits in parallel to the regular bass sound and the next decision is … Continue reading
27 September 2022
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I have to confess that I’ve not been as diligent with preparations for electric bass in the Charnwood Concert Band as I’ve been for some of the other projects I’m pursuing. For example, I need to put in the hours … Continue reading
18 September 2022
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In preparation for the Legally Blonde musical I’m playing bass in this November, the band has begun rehearsing together and hacking through the pieces to see what’s easy and what’s hard given the ensemble available. It is a much smaller … Continue reading
28 August 2022
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This November I’m playing bass for a local production of the musical Legally Blonde. It is a much more complex undertaking than the various pantomimes I have played for in the past. There the music typically consists of a series … Continue reading