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The Rez · 02-01-2007, 11:02 PM

Howdy All,

After about a lifetime seeing Gord [pre-massive success] last night was one of the finest nights among them all.

The folks are up front and very personal in the HOB venues. As a fellow next to me said, "Well, the question of whether Gord trims his nose hair or not is answered" Now, that's up close [and maybe too personal]

Literally leaning on the stage edge, I saw things in Gord's eyes present in my remembers from The Golden Bear & Troubadour club days long away and far ago. Lordy, it was alive and precious.

Two things Gord doesn't usually go for are the audience either singing or clapping along. The former due to the idea of folks paying to hear him sing and not the lady next to ya' - the latter, well, most folks got no rhythm to begin w/ much less keep up w/ the sublte rubato most always present.

Last night: a few hundred singing Carefree Highway was just a Bit-o-Aw-Right! Same-same many other tunes. [the clapping still was very *white*] Gord loved it.

His music shined, the set was a lengthy one, and full of GordQuips [virtually absent historically] and stories - and encores. The real kinds [plural]. I stand amazed he had the sheer stamina to do the Trilogy as the last encore - and w/ a touch I've never quite heard.

To call Gord's band an Orchestra is quite accurate. The subtle interplay between Mike's keys and Terry's 6 strings, Rick's most fluid bass - like none other. Barry's percussion - not drumming. All in timely support to Gord's 6 & 12s and still-priceless vocals.

Speaking w/ him afterward, Gord was absolutely tickled w/ the *campfire* feeling. Not a privilege his usual venues afford. About now, in Agoura Hills, their fixin' to do it again.

If tomorrow weren't Mama's 90th Birthday, I'd likely be in Agoura. But, I figured it'd be a good idea to be awake come Ground Hog's Day.

At the risk of hyperbole [ME? NEVER!] I'm not sure I've ever seen Gord more Alive - especially after being dead.

In Joy . . . more to come

Rez

PS:

The Eternity Stare was fixed in Gord's eyes
last night - like never before - unflinchingly

The Song: The Watchman

My Lord - an Eternity Moment for The Rez, too.

[ February 01, 2007, 23:28: Message edited by: The Rez ]

02-01-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
The Rez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Balboa, CA, US of A Posts: 598	Howdy All, After about a lifetime seeing Gord [pre-massive success] last night was one of the finest nights among them all. The folks are up front and very personal in the HOB venues. As a fellow next to me said, "Well, the question of whether Gord trims his nose hair or not is answered" Now, that's up close [and maybe too personal] Literally leaning on the stage edge, I saw things in Gord's eyes present in my remembers from The Golden Bear & Troubadour club days long away and far ago. Lordy, it was alive and precious. Two things Gord doesn't usually go for are the audience either singing or clapping along. The former due to the idea of folks paying to hear him sing and not the lady next to ya' - the latter, well, most folks got no rhythm to begin w/ much less keep up w/ the sublte rubato most always present. Last night: a few hundred singing Carefree Highway was just a Bit-o-Aw-Right! Same-same many other tunes. [the clapping still was very white] Gord loved it. His music shined, the set was a lengthy one, and full of GordQuips [virtually absent historically] and stories - and encores. The real kinds [plural]. I stand amazed he had the sheer stamina to do the Trilogy as the last encore - and w/ a touch I've never quite heard. To call Gord's band an Orchestra is quite accurate. The subtle interplay between Mike's keys and Terry's 6 strings, Rick's most fluid bass - like none other. Barry's percussion - not drumming. All in timely support to Gord's 6 & 12s and still-priceless vocals. Speaking w/ him afterward, Gord was absolutely tickled w/ the campfire feeling. Not a privilege his usual venues afford. About now, in Agoura Hills, their fixin' to do it again. If tomorrow weren't Mama's 90th Birthday, I'd likely be in Agoura. But, I figured it'd be a good idea to be awake come Ground Hog's Day. At the risk of hyperbole [ME? NEVER!] I'm not sure I've ever seen Gord more Alive - especially after being dead. In Joy . . . more to come Rez PS: The Eternity Stare was fixed in Gord's eyes last night - like never before - unflinchingly The Song: The Watchman My Lord - an Eternity Moment for The Rez, too. [ February 01, 2007, 23:28: Message edited by: The Rez ] __________________ I came to Love the Music Before I came to Be [Psalm 139:13]