Glad To Be Back

[knight66]

You're an imposter! The real Andy has blond hair.

Welcome back, really good to see you back and posting.

Mike

[MN Dave]

We had a peek at the Ken Kelly artwork for the cd, it's killer!

You don't mess around. 

[AndyD.]

You're an imposter! The real Andy has blond hair.

Welcome back, really good to see you back and posting.

Mike

Mike!

Yes, ha-ha, blond just looks too fake for a person with significant southern Mediterranean ancestry.

The grays are sprouting all over now of course .

You don't mess around. 

Since the tragic death of Frank Frazetta, we feel that Ken Kelly is easily one of the top fantasy artists in the world (I'm being modest, we think Ken RULES!).

[karlhenning]

Delighted at your return, Andy!

[MN Dave]

Since the tragic death of Frank Frazetta, we feel that Ken Kelly is easily one of the top fantasy artists in the world (I'm being modest, we think Ken RULES!).

He's up there all right. I remember his Conan book covers from back in the day.

Check out John Jude Palencar sometime. Not the same thing, but cool nonetheless.

[AndyD.]

Delighted at your return, Andy!

More delighted to hear from you, Karl! It's been pretty bad on my end recently, but the air is finally clearing. The Gould/Bach WTC A flat is helping.

He's up there all right. I remember his Conan book covers from back in the day.

Check out John Jude Palencar sometime. Not the same thing, but cool nonetheless.

Whoa, this guy is GOOD! He reminds me the tiniest bit of that artist...can't remember his name, but Van Halen used his stuff for the artwork of "Fair Warning".

Okay, I'm going to check out this guy's art site right now.

[Harry]

A very welcome return Andy, I am glad you made it back into the safe arms of GMG

[Sergeant Rock]

You all probably needed someone to be the comic relief.

No, while you were gone, Josquin filled that role quite well 

Sarge

[AndyD.]

No, while you were gone, Josquin filled that role quite well 

Sarge

Josquin definitely has one of the most interesting personalities on here. He's certainly got some brains!

[MN Dave]

BRAAAINS!!!

[karlhenning]

Yes, and I've seen the jars where he keeps them.

[AndyD.]

BRAAAINS!!!

"Send more paramedics."

Yes, and I've seen the jars where he keeps them.

[Brahmsian]

Whoa, this guy is GOOD! He reminds me the tiniest bit of that artist...can't remember his name, but Van Halen used his stuff for the artwork of "Fair Warning".

Sorry to continue off topic, but I just wanted to add that the artwork used on Fair Warning (probably my favorite rock album of all time, and cover, BTW), was by Canadian artist and writer, William Kurelek (1927-1977).  He was born in Alberta, and raised in my hometown province, Manitoba.  The artwork used is from Kurelek's piece called "The Maze".   

[Bogey]

Hey Ange!  Welcome back!

Below: Andy on his return trip to GMG.

[greg]

Good to see you come back, man! 
I was wondering where you went...

[AndyD.]

Sorry to continue off topic, but I just wanted to add that the artwork used on Fair Warning (probably my favorite rock album of all time, and cover, BTW), was by Canadian artist and writer, William Kurelek (1927-1977).  He was born in Alberta, and raised in my hometown province, Manitoba.  The artwork used is from Kurelek's piece called "The Maze".   

Fair Warning is my favorite VH, you might want to see this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A6HSIFJZXZLXO/ref=cm_pdp_rev_all?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview


Kurelek did a sequel to that painting, taking place I think in a more serene setting. Brilliant artist, I think he was mildly schizophrenic?

Hey Ange!  Welcome back!

Below: Andy on his return trip to GMG.

Bill, the HORSE looks evil! Great to hear from you!

Good to see you come back, man! 
I was wondering where you went...

Hi Greg! Hope you are still playing...?

[Brahmsian]

Fair Warning is my favorite VH, you might want to see this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A6HSIFJZXZLXO/ref=cm_pdp_rev_all?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview


Kurelek did a sequel to that painting, taking place I think in a more serene setting. Brilliant artist, I think he was mildly schizophrenic?

Great review there, Andy!  You summed up my feelings on this too.  I remember when I first got into VH (around 1990/91).  This was about the 5th CD I had purchased (never having heard the material on this and most other albums except from 1984, OU812 and VH I).  I put that CD on my discman on the day I bought it, and was so blown away by it, I must have listened to that CD 10 times on the first day.   Everything on that Fair Warning album was so original (never before was VH heard like this, and never would we ever hear them like this again).

I no you specifically, and rightly so, praise Edward for his virtuosity and originality on this album.  I agree, but it would be wrong to not praise one other member who deserves special mention on Fair Warning, and that is bassist Michael Anthony.  WOW!!  The bass on Fair Warning is unbelievable.  And the bass is beyond describable on Sunday Afternoon in the Park.  The only other VH album that is anywhere close to having outstanding bass sound (although still light years away from as good as Fair Warning), is on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.

The first time I heard Sunday Afternoon in the Park, I was actually frightened by it!!   

In 1991, when VH came to Winnipeg, I went to that live concert.  Unfortunately, it played 90% Sammy Hagar VH, and only played songs from VH I and 1984 from the Roth era.    Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen did play Sunday Afternoon in the Park at the concert, but it was very poorly performed.

[Opus106]

Wonderful to have you back, Andy.

[AndyD.]

Great review there, Andy!  You summed up my feelings on this too.  I remember when I first got into VH (around 1990/91).  This was about the 5th CD I had purchased (never having heard the material on this and most other albums except from 1984, OU812 and VH I).  I put that CD on my discman on the day I bought it, and was so blown away by it, I must have listened to that CD 10 times on the first day.   Everything on that Fair Warning album was so original (never before was VH heard like this, and never would we ever hear them like this again).

I no you specifically, and rightly so, praise Edward for his virtuosity and originality on this album.  I agree, but it would be wrong to not praise one other member who deserves special mention on Fair Warning, and that is bassist Michael Anthony.  WOW!!  The bass on Fair Warning is unbelievable.  And the bass is beyond describable on Sunday Afternoon in the Park.  The only other VH album that is anywhere close to having outstanding bass sound (although still light years away from as good as Fair Warning), is on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.

The first time I heard Sunday Afternoon in the Park, I was actually frightened by it!!   

In 1991, when VH came to Winnipeg, I went to that live concert.  Unfortunately, it played 90% Sammy Hagar VH, and only played songs from VH I and 1984 from the Roth era.    Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen did play Sunday Afternoon in the Park at the concert, but it was very poorly performed.

Sunday Afternoon in the Park was kind of creepy, huh? Plus, it sequed into "One Foot Out the Door" really well. The whole album was dark, it wasn't exactly typical VH.

I remain skeptical over the upcoming new VH, because I can't imagine VH without Michael's bass or backing vocals.

As for Hagarm I think 5150is a fantastic album, with some of the best compositions ever by Edward, and easily the best vocals of Hagar's career, imho. But every album after that kind of slid for me. One generally forgotten song is the extremely heavy metal "Seventh Seal" off of Balance. Great music!

Wonderful to have you back, Andy.

Wonderful to hear from YOU!

[karlhenning]

It's so weird to see all the "Fair Warning" chat . . . I honestly had no idea of the Van Halen album when I adopted that phrase as the first movement of my viola sonata.